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Why do the sick not utilise health care? The case of Zambia
Catharina Hjortsberg
Nationalekonomiska institutionen
When ill the individual faces the options of seeking health care, using self-medication or doing nothing. In an economic perspective, an individual's propensity to utilise health care is determined by the costs of utilisation and the perceived benefits of health care. The propensity to utilise health care may hence be expected to vary between individuals. In this paper we attempt on the one hand to determine what factors influence sick individuals' propensity to seek health care at a health facility or use self-medication (or do nothing), and on the other hand attempt to determine the factors that influence the magnitude of their expenditures for health care, in particular what other factors than just health status influence utilisation. For the empirical analysis, data, covering 9700 individuals, from the 1998 Living Conditions Monitoring Survey (LCMS) is used. We use a Multinomial Logit selection model to estimate the equation, which allows us to analyse health-care utilisation through two separate processes, the decision to seek care and the magnitude of expenditures incurred. In general, we find that the individuals are influenced by income, insurance, type of illness and access variables such as distance and owning a vehicle. Copyright (C) 2003 John Wiley Sons, Ltd.
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Hjortsberg, C. (2003). Why do the sick not utilise health care? The case of Zambia. Health Economics, 12(9), 755-770. https://doi.org/10.1002/hec.839
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Judge orders Fort Hood shooting suspect to be shaven
By Jeremy Herb - 09/06/12 07:02 PM EDT
Hasan, who faces the death penalty, began growing his beard for religious reasons and has argued that he should be allowed to keep the beard under the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, according to NBC News.
But his beard does not comply with the Army's regulations on grooming, and Hasan has been found in contempt of court in pretrial hearings.
Gross said Thursday that the free practice of religion does not apply in this case, according to the Daily Herald.
Hasan is accused of 13 counts of premeditated murder and 32 of attempted premeditated murder in the November 2009 Fort Hood shooting.

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£50,000 raid duo are jailed
Raiders who made off with more than £50,000 of alcohol and who then torched their getaway truck have been jailed.
Sonia Sharma
David Huggins and David Berry broke into a spirits distribution warehouse in Birtley, Gateshead, on November 25 last year.
They stole a wagon-load of spirits and a safe with money in it and later set fire to their getaway lorry.
Police tracked them down in a special operation and charged them with conspiracy to burgle and arson.
Now, Huggins has been sentenced to six and a half years in prison and Berry was locked up for three years and nine months.
Huggins, 31, of Gateshead, denied the charges.
Berry, 24, of Birtley, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to burgle but denied arson.
However both were found guilty of the offences following a trial at Newcastle Crown Court.
Det Insp Tim Miley, of Gateshead CID, said: "We are pleased with the result.
"It reflects the seriousness of the nature of the offences they were involved in.
"This was a planned offence where a large assortment of spirits was stolen. It was a whole lorry-load of goods worth more than £50,000.
"They later set fire to the vehicle. The vast majority of the stolen property was recovered by police.
"Both offenders were identified after an operation conducted by Gateshead area command, assisted by force crime teams.
"It was a targeted operation carried out specifically to track down those responsible for this burglary." Huggins has a similar previous conviction. In June last year, he was convicted of burglary after he broke into Birtley Catholic Club.
He was caught inside the premises with sophisticated cutting equipment. He received a 12-month community rehabilitation order for the offence.


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Right now, however, there is more to betting against TSLA stock without miserly joining the ranks of punished bears.Technically and as the weekly chart details, Tesla is in a strongly overbought position evidenced by its stochastics and price in relation to its upper Bollinger Band. Throw in a slightly extended 100% Fibonacci-based two-step pattern (AB = CD) completing in a large shooting star candlestick and TSLA looks ready for a bearish test drive.TSLA Stock Bear Strategy: I wouldn't recommend shorting Tesla. I'd advise gaining short delta exposure using a limited and reduced risk bear put spread. One on my radar is a well-positioned March $480 / $465 put spread. Apple (AAPL) Source: Charts by TradingViewAfter 2019's dazzling 89% gain in Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), the AAPL stock chart indicates that it's well-positioned for a short.Technically, January's follow-through momentum has pushed Apple shares into a test of four well-extended layers of Fibonacci-based resistance. 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But WMT stock's ability to rise to the occasion against the likes of Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) appears to be priced in at this point in time.Technically, shares of Walmart have moved into layers of Fibonacci-based resistance. The price action isn't unlike that of TSLA stock or AAPL stock. And similar to the former, WMT stock even sports a monthly chart shooting star. But in this large-cap stock, the bearish November price pattern has been confirmed out-the-gate in 2020.WMT Stock Bear Strategy: With the topping pattern backed by an overbought and ill-positioned stochastics crossover, there's no time like the present to short WMT stock. Set a stop-loss above $125 to minimize potential damage off and on the WMT price chart. 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This is attracting more companies from all over the world.Salesforce has a simple approach: It centers its solution on the customer. So, they see the company as its trusted advisor. * 9 Up-and-Coming Small-Cap Stocks to Watch The company cited many big companies as customers, including Boeing (NYSE:BA), Siemens, CarMax (NYSE:KMX) and Corteva (NYSE:CTVA). So, by creating a 360-degree view of its customers, Salesforce is helping offer a better customer experience. Since no other software company offers this level of customer management, Salesforce has a strong moat. Fastly (FSLY)Source: Blackboard / Shutterstock Last summer, an insider buying shares of Fastly (NYSE:FSLY) may have proven to be too early. The stock is stuck in a trading range, but its fundamentals are getting better.Fastly posted third-quarter revenue growing $49.8 million, up 35% year-over-year. It lost 9 cents a share on a GAAP basis. In Q4, it still expects a loss between 10 cents and 13 cents. 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And as Cigna adds artificial intelligence predictive indicators and predictive modeling against its benefits business, the company will squeeze out more profits. Conagra Brands (CAG)Source: Jonathan Weiss / Shutterstock.com Conagra Brands (NYSE:CAG) stock spiked to the $35 level after the processed and packaged goods supplier reported strong quarterly results. Even though an insider bought the stock at higher prices, valuations are compelling at 19.9 times earnings. On Jan. 2, Craig Omtvedt bought 40,000 shares at a price of $33.99 for a cost of about $1.4 million.The company posted its key initiatives that were all on track. Frozen and snacks, plus Hunt's Tomato and Chef Boyardee all showed strength. And even though the debt-to-equity of 1.4 times is unfavorable, the company continues to pay down debt. As year-to-date margins rose 21 basis points to 16.5%, integration and synergies will drive costs lower.In the Q3 period, Conagra found $42 million in savings, and now forecasts $305 million in upside synergies. This is up from a prior $285 million estimate.Conagra forecasts that in fiscal 2020 its product launch cycle will lead to improving results in the second half of the year. Although CAG stock initially soared on this news, the markets adjusted after processing the forecast timeline.Analysts have a modest upside price target on Conagra stock. Based on 11 analyst reports, the average price target is $34.73, which implies about 5% of upside from its current share price. Conversely, a cautious investor may model a 5-year DCF revenue exit model. Assuming revenue stalls in that time frame, the stock is trading at a fair value of around $33.As of this writing, Chris Lau did not hold a position in any of the aforementioned securities. 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"Lauren London that's baby, though. And rest in peace to [Nipsey]", he said.
This follower opted to defend Black by saying: "I don't think Kodak had any bad intentions he's just awful at articulating his points. It's "You disrespected his woman". I'll be the best man I can be for her.
Black later gave a half-hearted apology to London saying he was sorry for disrespecting her, "even though he didn't".
When a friend is heard asking Kodak is "he's shooting his shot", Kodak backtracked and answered 'I'm not trying to shoot at her'. Don't try to little boy me on the internet'.
Numerous players such as Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook and LeBron James have also paid homage through social media posts, sneakers and memorable on-court performances as Nipsey Hussle's legacy continues to live on.


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Federal Open Fields Program to Expand Hunting Opportunities Nationwide
Fairfax, Va. – The National Rifle Association is pleased to report that the federal Open Fields Initiative is now in effect and grant money is available through the United States Department of Agriculture for state and tribal governments interested in enrolling in the program or expanding their existing Open Fields program. The NRA has been working on this effort to increase opportunities for hunters and compensate private landowners on the national level for more than a decade.
"This has been a long time coming," said Chris W. Cox, NRA's chief lobbyist. "Our efforts will finally pay off for the millions of hunters and sportsmen across America looking for places to hunt and for new ways to experience our country's rich hunting and wildlife heritage."
The Open Fields Initiative is already utilized with great success in 26 states. The new, federal program will provide resources to fund state efforts to develop voluntary, incentive-based programs that expand public access to private lands for hunting, fishing and other recreational purposes. The initiative amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to encourage owners and operators of privately-held farm, ranch, and forest lands to voluntarily make their lands accessible to the public, and is expected to open up more than 10 million new acres of private land to the public each year. Landowners are compensated through rental payments and other types of incentives such as technical and conservation services.
There are more than 13 million hunters in America, creating an indispensable economic power. The Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies reports that hunters generate more than $67 billion in economic output and more than one million jobs in the United States. Hunting and fishing licenses, permits, stamps and excise taxes on hunting and fishing goods have generated billions of dollars for wildlife conservation, research and management over the years. By any measure, sportsmen are the single largest contributors to conservation and this initiative will only expand the benefits that hunters bring to wildlife and viable habitat.
The NRA would like to thank U.S. Sens. Kent Conrad (D-ND), Pat Roberts (R-KS) and John Thune (R-SD), as well as Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, Rep. Collin Peterson (D-MN), and Reps. Bob Goodlatte (R-VA), Jerry Moran (R-KS) and Earl Pomeroy (D-ND) for their instrumental support to include the NRA-backed Open Fields Initiative language into the House and Senate passed 2008 Farm Bill. The original bills, SB 1502 and HR 2473, make up the Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program to increase public access to private hunting grounds.
"On behalf of our more than four million NRA members, I'd like to thank the members of Congress who made the nationwide expansion of Open Fields possible," Cox concluded. "Thanks to them, we hope that Open Fields will be the pathway to more hunters and more hunting opportunities and will safeguard our treasured hunting heritage for future generations."
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Popular blogger and speaker shares the riveting details of what it was like to be the daughter of a con man and convicted criminal--along with her struggle to forgive and trust that God can work in any circumstance.
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The Con Man's Daughter: A Story of Lies, Desperation, and Finding God by Candice Curry
When Candice Curry was a little girl, she put her hand in her father's back pocket so that she wouldn't get lost in large crowds. Little did she know that as she followed him, he was plying his trade: conning people. Her family drove stolen cars, lived in stolen houses, and shopped with stolen credit cards. Drug use was regular, as were visits from strange people who were trying to track her father down. Though she eventually cut ties with her father, Candice could not ignore the scars that were left from her childhood. This is her story, one steeped in secrets but one that, ultimately, led her to a place of forgiveness and freedom. As she struggles to understand her criminal father, as well as her own imperfect life, Candice comes to realize that we are not defined by our circumstances but rather by how we react to those circumstances. She's found peace in the knowledge that God doesn't love us because we're perfect--but because he is.
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Candice Curry spent years working in sales doing what she felt she had to instead of what she wanted to. Then she put her faith in God and gave it all up to share her story through writing. The daughter of a con man and convicted criminal, Candice started a blog as a form of therapy, which has grown into a worldwide ministry and landed her on TODAY and Good Morning America. A speaker and a contributor to The Huffington Post, Today.com, and several other sites, Candice has a passion to give hope to those suffering the pain of rejection, the burden of unforgiveness, and the emptiness of great loss. Candice and her husband, Brandon, have five children and recently welcomed her sixteen-year-old sister into their home. They live in San Antonio, Texas, in the former home of her childhood best friend.
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Once again, no justice for Emmett Till. The grand jury investigating his 1955 murder has returned a "no true bill" against Carolyn Bryant, now 72.
.....Till was kidnapped from the Leflore County town of Money in 1955. Three days later, the 14-year-old's mutilated body was found in the Tallahatchie River.
Roy Bryant, Carolyn Bryant's husband, and his half brother, J.W. Milam, were acquitted of the crime by an all-white jury. The two men later confessed in an interview with Look magazine. Till had been accused of whistling at Carolyn Bryant, and some witnesses have said a woman's voice could be heard at the scene of the abduction.
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"I want them to interview whoever they deem appropriate, at their discretion," Mr. Trump wrote. He denied an NBC News report that he was limiting the inquiry and that investigators were not permitted to examine the claims of Julie Swetnick, a woman who has said she witnessed a severely drunken Judge Kavanaugh mistreat women at parties in high school, and that he had attended parties where high school boys gang-raped teenage girls.
Investigators will interview one of the witnesses, a high school friend of Judge Kavanaugh's named Mark Judge, about Ms. Swetnick's accusations, the two people said.
The F.B.I. plans to ask Mr. Judge about both Ms. Swetnick's and Dr. Blasey's allegations. Ms. Swetnick has said that Mr. Judge was at the parties where she saw Judge Kavanaugh mistreat women, and Dr. Blasey has said he was in the room when Judge Kavanaugh assaulted her. He has denied the allegations of both women.
The F.B.I. did not plan to question Ms. Swetnick herself, according to the two people familiar with the matter. Ms. Swetnick's lawyer, Michael Avenatti, said on Twitter on Saturday that they had not heard from the bureau.
The four witnesses were Mr. Judge; Leland Keyser, a high school friend of Dr. Blasey's who she said attended the party but was not told of the assault; P.J. Smyth, another party guest; and Ms. Ramirez, the Yale accuser.
The White House has asked that the F.B.I. share its findings after investigators complete those interviews, and at that point, Mr. Trump and his advisers would decide whether to have the accusations investigated further, the people said.
The witness list did not extend to high school and college classmates who have said in interviews that Judge Kavanaugh drank heavily, including some who said he went beyond typical consumption.
During Thursday's hearing, he spoke of enjoying beer. "I drank beer with my friends," he said. "Almost everyone did. Sometimes I had too many beers. Sometimes others did. I liked beer. I still like beer. But I did not drink beer to the point of blacking out," he said.
A Yale classmate of his who said they frequently drank together, Lynne Brookes, said after the hearing that he had "grossly misrepresented and mischaracterized his drinking." She was roommates with Ms. Ramirez.
Mr. Trump had kept unusually silent on the issue until a raucous rally Saturday night in Wheeling, W.Va., where he sought to tap into Republican anger about Democrats' treatment of Judge Kavanaugh as a way to energize his party's voters in the midterm elections.
He said that the "entire nation has witnessed the shameless conduct of the Democrat Party." The crowd ate it up, cheering for Mr. Trump and booing loudly when he mentioned Democrats.
The president viciously mocked Senator Dianne Feinstein, Democrat of California, acting mentally confused as he pretended to be Ms. Feinstein responding to a question about whether her staff had leaked information about one of Judge Kavanaugh's accusers.
The crowd applauded boisterously, apparently approving of the president's mocking of an 85-year-old senator. Later, he called Democrats "disgraceful political hacks" and accused them of trying to stop Judge Kavanaugh's nomination because they are "nasty" and "angry people" who are willing to sacrifice anyone who gets in their way.
Mr. Trump is said to have privately made clear that he will hold Senate Republicans accountable if Judge Kavanaugh does not get through, according to one person familiar with his conversations in recent days.
At least one of the potential witnesses, Ms. Keyser, notified the Judiciary Committee on Saturday that she would cooperate with the F.B.I. investigation.
Ms. Keyser, a longtime friend of Dr. Blasey's, has said she does not recall the gathering. But her lawyer, Howard J. Walsh III, said in a letter to the committee that her lack of a memory of the gathering does not mean she does not believe Dr. Blasey.
"Notably, Ms. Keyser does not refute Dr. Ford's account, and she has already told the press that she believes Dr. Ford's account," her lawyer wrote. Dr. Blasey sometimes goes by her married name, Ford.
On Thursday, Judge Kavanaugh claimed that Ms. Keyser's earlier statements had "refuted" Dr. Blasey's accusations.
The delay in a full Senate vote on Judge Kavanaugh's confirmation to accommodate the new examination was forced on Friday by Mr. Flake, Ms. Collins and Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska. Without their votes to confirm the judge, Mr. Trump and Republican leaders in the Senate had no choice but to request an F.B.I. inquiry — a move that Democrats had demanded for days.
Mr. Flake, who is retiring, described to The Atlantic his last-minute decision to change his mind on moving ahead with a quick confirmation of Judge Kavanaugh. Mr. Flake said he was motivated to call for a delay as a way to preserve the institutions of the Senate and the Supreme Court.


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Best of What to Do in Charlottesville, Virginia
June 15, 2018 March 2, 2022
The worth of my Charlottesville Neighborhood Pass went beyond monetary: the education I received in a fun and visual way carried the value of the pass.
There's a deep and rich history in Charlottesville I was enlightened to discover after embarking on an overnight trip. Many important people in American history have visited the city and two of the first five American Presidents called it home for years. And I learned all about it thanks to this great pass.
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Top Attractions in Charlottesville that You Must See During a Visit to Virginia
These three Charlottesville historic attractions are within miles of one another. They are easy to drive to and between:
Michie Tavern (read on to learn how to pronounce "Michie"…)
(Photo above was taken at Highland. The white structure in the distance was the home of the overseer of the house.)
What Order to Visit the Three Properties
I started my day with the location I thought may take the most time and be the most popular/crowded: Monticello. It proved to be a great idea because once you "check-in" you have to get on a scheduled tour. This is also true for Highland. (You see the third, Michie Tavern, via tour as well but it's not as busy and I didn't need a printed ticket with a tour time.)
Monticello was first, taking about two to three hours. I stopped at Michie Tavern for about 45 minutes and at Highland for an hour and a half to two hours.
Monticello was the retirement home of Thomas Jefferson and one of the most well-documented plantations in America. It's a beautiful property to visit any time of year and was particularly splendid on a warm day in May I visited. The flowers were in full bloom and I welcomed a light breeze whenever it passed by!
Getting to Monticello
I arrived at Monticello around 12:15pm. After finding a spot in the busy parking lot I walked to the main Visitor's Center. I checked in with my Charlottesville Neighborhood Pass and was able to get on the next tour. An additional Monticello ticket indicated my tour time was 12:55pm.
The bus ride is a quick five-minute ride to the top of the hill. (Monticello means "Little Mound".) After a guide shared some information on the house rules during our tour we were led inside the mansion by an incredibly knowledgeable guide.
Fun Facts about Monticello
Some of my favorite facts I learned during the tour of Monticello were:
Over one million bricks were used to build the house. Jefferson had a kiln built on site to create them. They used local red clay to craft each brick. (Sadly, they were built using slave labor. But such was the time.)
10% of the glass in the windows is original. Most of it, which was imported from Europe during the home's construction, was lost during the Civil War.
All the doors in the home are original as are the pine floors.
The home is four floors and 11,000 square feet.
The reason they were able to restore the rooms to what they looked like while Jefferson lived there is because his granddaughter, Cornelia, drew each room of the house. Historians still use her drawings to ensure house accuracy.
Thomas Jefferson is an Interesting Man
Jefferson's a fascinating figure. I admit I barely knew anything about him before the tour. I learned so much!
He could read in seven languages and was an extensive book collector. (He was in debt for a lot of his life. To get out of some debt, he sold his collection of 6,700 books to the United States government. They became the basis for the Library of Congress. Regardless, he acquired about a thousand more while he lived at Monticello!) He was also one of the tallest Presidents at 6'2" height – that's why it's extra humorous to see the small bed he slept in! He wrote over 19,000 letters in his lifetime and was a tried and true Francophile (lover of France and all things French from food to furnishings).
America's third President died July 4th, at the age of 83. This was impressive because, at the time, life expectancy for Americans was only around 50 years of age. He also died 50 years to the day of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. (Wow!)
But this is just a small amount of the breadth of information I learned! You'll learn much more if and when you go.
Additional Tours and Points of Interest at Monticello
There were additional tours included with the Charlottesville Neighborhood Pass at Monticello. One that particularly caught my attention was the garden tour. I didn't have time to stay, unfortunately, but I recommend it to you if you can manage it for your schedule. There's also a slavery tour and a seasonal archeological tour.
You can take the bus back downhill to the Visitor's Center or walk. It was a short walk on a beautiful day to Jefferson's grave so I opted for this instead of the bus. This is where you can see not just his tomb but also the headstones for several family members. It's all well explained on a plot map you can view through the wrought iron fence.
There's a great cafe on the property too and free wifi in the Visitor's Center area. I recommend having lunch there or bringing your own to picnic at an outdoor table. It really is a lovely environment to spend some time in! There's a museum on the property as well that's worth a quick walkthrough.
To enhance your entire visit download Monticello's App: Monticello.org/app
Historic Michie Tavern
This stop is a bit quicker than the other two. It's an old tavern that was around during the 19th century. It was a stop for people to have a meal (and today you can eat lunch there too!). Or to rest and stay overnight, liken to how a modern-day hostel works.
The tour was given by a cute retired southern woman who was very informed about the building and its artifacts. I enjoyed learning that, back then, tea was sent over from Europe in bricks that you would chip leaves off of. How cool is that?
They have a gift shop on the property and a general store that's a five-minute walk away. There's plenty of parking in a lot right in front of the main attraction.
The last great bit of information I have on Michie Tavern is this: it's pronounced Mickey! This is because the "ch" sound in Scottish is pronounced as a hard "k", must like "Lochness Monster". The owner of the tavern was Scottish, as was his name.
Highland: James Monroe's Home
Highland seems a bit like a "small potatoes" attraction compared to Monticello. But I love that the three attractions round out a great Charlottesville Neighborhood Pass ticket. My real connection and discovered interest in Highland, as James Monroe's former home, was Monroe's connection to Jefferson.
The property is 535 Acres today but was a sprawling 3,500 acres when Monroe lived there. (It's owned by the college Monroe attended today, William & Mary. The property was willed to them in the 1970s.)
Monroe was the nation's fifth President from 1817-1825 and was very close with Jefferson. He's best remembered for the "Monroe Doctrine," which, simply put, said the western hemisphere is closed to colonization. He was also considered the grandfather of geopolitics and established a good relationship between France and the United States, in particular.
When you arrive head to the gift shop; the cashier is also the ticket operator. You'll then receive a tour time. If you have time before or after the tour walk around a bit. One view from the property is especially stunning but you have to venture just a little bit to find it.
The yellow house that's still standing is a farmhouse from the 1870s, built by an owner after Monroe. There is a small white house attached to this structure (behind it in the photo) that is the guest house. The White House wasn't yet built or completed at the time and Monroe knew he'd need accommodations to receive prominent guests. Thus this guest house was built in 1818, during Monroe's Presidency, for that purpose.
Though his original home isn't standing there are stones in front of the yellow house marking its assumed footprint. Our wonderful tour guide thoroughly explained the techniques used by archeologists to study the property. (They have grand plans over the next decade or so to move the guest house and recreate Monroe's original home.)
Jefferson was the one who recommended the site to Monroe for his home. As our guide described it, Monticello is simply one mile "as the crow flies." All one has to do to get there is head straight from the brick path, over the gardens towards Carter Mountain, to Monticello! His point, being, the homes were even closer on horseback than today.
The tour takes you inside the guest house that's been redecorated. It has some of Monroe's original furniture pieces (he was also a Francophile) and also many things that are recreations from the time. (*Please note photography is not permitted inside the house unless you have received prior approval from Highland for media purposes.*)
Fascinating Facts Learned on the Tour of Highland
Some really interesting things I learned on the tour were:
Monroe was trained as a lawyer by Jefferson. Virginia is still a state where you don't have to attend formal law school to take the Bar exam. However, the intent was for Monroe to become a politician, not a lawyer.
He had three children, two daughters and a son. His son didn't make it past his first birthday and his daughters were 15 years apart.
His daughter, Mariah Hester, was the first daughter of a President to get married in the White House. I loved this fact, because I'm a wedding photographer too!
Monroe was very conflicted about slavery. He didn't necessarily believe in it but he also didn't do much to speak out against it. He had two dilemmas he couldn't remedy during his time: 1) economically, how would the economy work without slaves? And, 2) Where would the potentially freed slaves go? Many slaves were set free during his presidency and sent to the country of Liberia. Liberia's capitol is still named Monrovia. (Monrovia's history is fascinating if you're interested in giving it a quick skim!)
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Hi folks...I'm sure many of us are familiar about the long time tradition Ch.11 had in showing March Of The Wooden Soldiers during the holidays. Usually for Thanksgiving and again for X-mas. There's one thing I would like to know that I've always been curious about with that movie. Before it was colorized, it had been shown in many different "mutilated" prints with certain parts cut here and there. Theatrically, the movie ran at 79 minutes. The TV print was cut to about 73 minutes. Most of the same parts were usually cut from the CH.11 version and amazingly, the same parts were cut from initial black and white copies found on VHS video in the 80's. Here's the thing, why is it when they colorized the movie, suddenly the original print containing restored footage suddenly surfaced out of nowhere, meanwhile, the black & white version was always sadly "chopped up"? I always paid close attention to the movie every year it was on since I was a kid. Ch.11 always showed an edited copy almost every holiday that I can remember during the black & white years until someone finally got a hold of a master copy. What took them so long and why all the neglect of a pristine copy if it was in fact available. Something just never sounded right somewhere. Can anybody explain?
The reason is the movie is actually called "Babes In Toyland", not "March Of The Wooden Soldiers". The "March of..." title was first used as a reissue title and was cut for pairing on double bills long after its inital release. This version was the one that made it into TV syndication initally. All subsequent theatrical and home video releases used the negative from this version.
However, when it came time to do the colorized version, in an effort to get as close to the original as possible, the original negative of the uncut "Babes In Toyland" surfaced and was used as the basis for THAT version.
It's interesting to note, that only the first TV airing of the colorized version was called "Babes In Toyland". Subsequent airings and home video sales of the colorized version were retitled "March of The Wooden Soldiers" due to people not realizing what film it was!
Thanks for the interesting reply. As a dedicated L&H fan I was well aware of the fact that Babes In Toyland was the original title for what is now know as "March". Interestingly, a friend of my brother's who I believe was a member of the "Sons Of The Desert L&H fan club, had actually obtained a somewhat inferior print of the movie with the Babes In Toyland title card to it. It's the black and white version but is kind of mutilated in that it's a "patched" copy. It's clear that after the opening credits, there were various cuts and patches made probably from different TV prints with the idea of making as close to a "complete" movie as possible. This was the most complete version I ever saw prior to the colorized version being released. I like to think I have some kind of rarity since this was apparently the title card used theatrically and no doubt has not been seen since unless some other TV stations showed it once or twice.
Here is the down low on BABES IN TOYLAND - Hal Roach did not like the film, he had written his own scenario for the film, he paid RKO "real money" for the rights (RKO was hoping to make the film), Hal Roach wrote the scenario on the traion trip back to California from NYC after purchasing the rights. According to Roach Stan Laurel hated his story concept saying "It is no good we don't wear our derby's) which Roach shot back "you dod not wear the derbys in "Fra Diavolo" (1933). The fighting got so heated between Roach and Laurel he told Laurel to go make the film and he backed off while Laurel and his team of writers proceeded to mak the classic film. Henry Brandon (Barnaby) stated in interviews Roach and Laurel fought all the time while making the film.
Roach sold most of his films to various firms - including tv broadcast, home collector markets for 16mm and Super 8mm to Blackhawk Films etc. I have BABES full length uncut under the MARCH OF THE WOODEN SOLDIERS title on Super 8mm which I bought in the 1970's!!!!! MGM retained BONNIE SCOTLAND and FRA DIAVOLO - MARCH OF THE WOODEN SOLDIERS was BABES re-issue title when Lippert Pictures reissued the film in the early 1950's and that is when the film was re-edited not for TV!!! WPIX used to show the film uncut from the late 1960's to about mid 1970's and it was aired at 1pm Thanksgiving - which was great because the Macy's parade coberage ended at 12noon and we would eat lunch then switch on WPIX and watch MARCH OF THE WOODEN SOLDIERS.
In the 1970's it was discovered the songs in the film had copyright issues and the musical sequences featuring Victor Herbert's songs were cut. I have a complete VHS tape bought from Movies Unlimited in 1990 - in the late 1990's the film was restored and colorized. The best print today on video is in the HOLIDAY CLASSIC box set from MGM HOME VIDEO - the set includes POCKET FULL OF MIRACLES, THE BISHOP WIFE (both films are simply the same discs that looked great from the last video release just repackaged) but the real prize is "BABES IN TOLYLAND" which was taken from a great print maybe even a dupe negative or better, the film has never looked better (except for some print damage on the right side of the screen when the soldiers march into toyland).
What intersting is the film was originally released through MGM in 1934 and now through the varios corportation changes and games the movie business is famous for the film is now back under the MGM umbrella!
Yes, the acrimony between Hal Roach and Stan Laurel is legendary. And while I can totally sympathize with Stan Laurel's desire back then to have more creative control over their pictures, the fact of the matter is that he and Babe (Oliver) Hardy had their greatest success under the tutelage of Hal Roach.
Chip Bravo! You really know you movie trivia and facts! On Roach and Laurel - it was a great relationship resulting in some of the best films made but they really did have a rollercoaster ride in their ups and downs. Also ego played a factor, Roach said that Laurel was no good at story and had Laurel given an inch on that Roach said he would have continued with them. There is no denying the fate of Roach's studio took a major spiral down once L & H left the studio. Of course WWII had an impact on the studio but had the team stayed on the lot during the 1940's who knows? Roach's studios history might have been different.
On your very insightful take on Hollywoods Golden Age without getting into politics what helped destroy the movie industry was the Divorcement Decree when the U.S. Government ordered the studios to sell their movie theaters. What people do not realzie today is that the studios were born out of the need for theater owners to supply their houses with films. Hence Loew's eventually creating MGM and MGM supplying the parent company with 52 feature films a year - plus short subjects, cartoons, newsreels etc. The same with Paramount and Fox. And look at the classic films that were produced year in and year out - they made a heck of a lot of better films and more films that have stood the test of time. The after the war stars like Jimmy Stewart became free agents making films for the highest bidder - not all of these stars made good career decisions resulting in some duds, then tv came along full blast and further eroded the film business. MGM was the last holdout finally divorcing the firm from their theaters in 1959 - MGM was on the brink of bankruptcy and it took 1959's BEN HUR to postpone the end of their greatest era.
Of course other factors helped ruin the film business where today it depends on one or two blockbusters to pay the bills - but there is no denying the US Government helped bring down the film business.
I agree wholeheartedly; the government ordered divestiture is what primarily led to the end of the studio system, and hence, the Golden Age of Hollywood. The major studios could probably have continued the fight in the courts for years if RKO chief Howard Hughes hadn't sold out and made an agreement with the feds, but once he did, the writing was on the wall.
Hey Chip, how are you? Been away for a while but i'm back! You mentioned in your post about David O. Selznick briefly above. I'm not sure it was a standard in all his movies, but would you know if the picture of the mansion shown during the "David" logo at the beginning of the movies was David's actual home or was it a picture of the studio where he supposedly worked?
That Colonial building seen in the logo at the beginning of David O. Selznick's movies was the office building of the Selznick International Studios located at 9336 Washington Boulevard in Culver City, Ca.
Do you know where the house (picture you posted) from MR BLANDINGS BUILDS HIS DREAM HOUSE is located? I have been told it is indeed in CT where the story of the places the house or is it CA??????
It depends on which house you are talking about. If you're talking about the house that author Eric Hodgins built (which was the inspiration for his book and then later the RKO movie), then that house is located on Indian Hill Road in New Milford, Connecticut.
However, if you are referring to the actual house that was used in the 1948 movie, then that house was built by RKO on land leased from 20th Century-Fox north of Malibu in the Santa Monica Mountains of California. By the way, in 1974 20th Century-Fox sold this land (which encompassed 2,000 acres) to the state of California. It is now known as Malibu Creek State Park.
Hi folks...getting kind of warm to fire up the YL but never to warm to chat about xmas! Anyway, getting back to "March" I remember noticing the difference in the title cards and opening credits used for the movie before it was colorized and after the colorization. Although the "March" title card was the re-issue from "Babes In Toyland" it seems as though there were 2 reissue title cards and opening credits for the "March" title. The opening used on Ch.11 and VHS copies in the 1980's just used the opening of the title only. After the movie was colorized it contained a more complete beginning including the MGM logo as well as a disclaimer showing the movie was approved by what would probably be considered today as the MPAA. I like to think the latter would be the original reissue title card used immediately after the ""Babes" title was dropped.


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Family Things To Do In Okc This Weekend
Ride The Ferris Wheel At Wheeler Riverfront Plaza
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Along the Oklahoma River, just southwest of downtown, youll find an area of Oklahoma City that is quickly growing and development. Wheeler Riverfront Plaza is home to a 10-foot tall OKC sign, a few food trucks, and a semi-famous Ferris Wheel. The Ferris Wheel used to sit on Californias iconic Santa Monica Pier, and has been featured in 28 movies, including Iron Man.
The Wheeler District is an up-and-coming, mix-use urban development with an emphasis on providing a safe area for pedestrian and cyclists. As it continues to grow and expand, the district will likely become one of Oklahoma Citys premier neighborhoods, and it already has a good start with its trendy riverfront plaza.
Tour Downtown By Bicycle With Ride Okc
Downtown OKC and surrounding areas are walkable and totally bicycle-friendly. The city has done a fantastic job installing an interconnecting system of bike paths throughout the city. Be sure you pack your comfortable walking shoes when you visit! You can rent a bike at a number of places and ride around or you can take a guided tour with local Ride OKC.
I like the latter, touring with Ride OKC because you can get local guides who know the area, the history, and the best food stops. We have taken media tours with them and can say that they are fantastic! Owner Ryan is a local architect and has a wealth of knowledge . If you like cookies, definitely take the Cookie Tour that stops at 5 local restaurants all serving a killer chocolate chip cookie. You can book current tours with Ride OKC through Viator too.
Th Infantry Division Museum
Take your tweens or teens to experience the history they will study. The 45th Infantry Division Museum is one of the largest military museums in the country. Indoor exhibits include World War II artifacts and firearms. Outside, youll find aircraft, tanks, and more. The museum is free but does accept donations.
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Go Surfing With Riversport Adventures
For anyone who enjoys outdoor activities, Riversport Adventures has everything you need.
Start your day off with some heart-pumping whitewater rafting, or take it slower with a kayak ride before checking out the rock climbing wall and alpine skiing track!
If youre really trying to take things to the next level, make a beeline for the Sandridge Sky Trail not only will you be able to soar 80 feet up in the air on the one-of-a-kind adventure course, you can take the quick way down with a harnessed freefall experience!
Whip Up A Bbq Lunch At Stars And Stripes Park
Sitting adjacent to Lake Hefner, the Stars and Stripes Park is a local favorite for barbeques, hiking, and picnics by the lake.
Kids will also be excited to check out the patriotic-themed playground modeled to look like rocket ships, while nature lovers always appreciate the chance to take a stroll around the lake.
With plenty of picnic tables and grills on offer, simply bring your own food and youll be good to go.
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Watch A Parade In Stockyards City
Offering classic Oklahoma hospitality in spades, Oklahoma Citys historic Stockyards District is one of the last remaining in America, complete with an expansive collection of shops and restaurants complementing a vibrant events calendar.
Its main street is reminiscent of the uniquely-western districts of decades gone by, however, today it has become most known as the go-to spot for all kinds of Western art and clothing.
Oklahoma State Capitol Museum
Where: 2300 N Lincoln Blvd.
Hours: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday and holidays.
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The new ground-floor museum, which opened in March, spans 4,400 square feet of exhibit space and includes 13 exhibit cases. Created as part of the Oklahoma Capitol Restoration Project, it features more than 125 artifacts relating to the history of the state Capitol and the workings of Oklahomas state government.
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Spend An Afternoon At The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
For any true-blue history buff, a trip to Oklahoma City simply wouldnt be complete without a visit to the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum.
Cowboy culture is synonymous with Oklahoma and the museum located about a 15-minute drive north of Downtown takes you through the rich and complex history of the region.
Representing a variety of cultural and ethnic groups, the Western Heritage Museum beautifully illustrates stories of native tribes, the role of women in the American West, and the influence of art in the area.
And, to top it all off, it also boasts the worlds most extensive collection of American rodeo memorabilia .
Cruise The City By Streetcar
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The downtown neighborhoods have many places to visit in OKC. The streetcar loops through them and provides you a great way to get around. We like parking and then hopping on the streetcar. It is a great way to see the city. If you are staying downtown, there are stops near most of the areas hotels. A few friends talked about doing a Nacho/Taco Tour and a Brewery Tour and visiting stops along the streetcar route. I think this idea has GREAT potential.
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Go To Chesapeake Arena And See The Oklahoma City Thunder
If you are a basketball fan like we are, you have to go and see the Oklahoma City Thunder if they are playing. It was absolutely one of the best things to do in OKC with kids. The arena has the feel of college arena where the crowd is so into the game.
As you head into the arena there are games to play and music to enjoy. Inside the concourse, there is some great food options a special area just for kids where they can play basketball, hang out with the mascot and just have fun.
We grab our tickets for the Thunder from TickPick. They are by far my husbands favorite ticket reseller as they charge no service fees. Check ticket prices here!
Get A Hole In One At Topgolf
A solid indoor activity for bachelor parties, birthdays, or just a fun outing with your friends and family, Topgolf brings all the fun of a day on the course and fuses it with modern technology and a high-quality restaurant.
This innovative take on the classic sport of golf gives players access to a state-of-the-art scoring system, food, drinks, music and more in each location so you can go out for an excellent time no matter what your skill level may be.
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Explore The Martin Park Nature Center
While OKCs reputation doesnt exactly scream natural oasis, many people are surprised to realize that this Flyover State actually boasts far more beautiful scenery than they expect, and the Martin Park Nature Center is a perfect example.
A wonderful spot for not only educating visitors about Mother Natures role in the area, but also for them to enjoy the natural landscapes, the Center invites guests to explore the 2.5 miles of scenic woodland trails.
Spend some time at the nature-themed playground, and tuck in for a well-earned feed at the picnic pavilion.
Surrounded by untouched nature, this is one of the things to do in Oklahoma City for anyone with a passion for the great outdoors.
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Experience Okcs Western Heritage In The Historic Stockyards City
The Oklahoma City Stockyards is one of the best places in Oklahoma to learn about the states western heritage and to find western clothing, souvenirs, and food. Similar in nature to the Fort Worth Historic Stockyards, yo can try on some cowboy boots and western wear in one of several shops and stores. Afterward, have dinner at the famous Cattlemens Steakhouse. Cattlemens is the oldest continuously operating restaurant in Oklahoma City, but dont expect many vegetarian or vegan menu options. As the name suggests, Cattlemens is a steakhouse. However, there are plenty of incredible vegan restaurants in Oklahoma City if you follow a plant-based diet.
Jasmine Moran Childrens Museum
Jasmine Moran Childrens Museum is proud to be the place where children play to learn and adults learn to play making it the ideal spot for a fun family day. The expansive museum features over 42,000 square feet of indoor exhibition space where kids can explore career-based exhibits including firefighter, pilot, and news anchor among others. This is a hands-on learning environment that allows children to really immerse themselves in various activities. There is also a 13,500-gallon water tank that is home to a multitude of aquatic life inside the museum. Outside there is a large play area equipped with the SuperSonic Express, a riding train, and miniature homes.
1714 Highway 9 West, Seminole, OK, Phone: 405-382-0950
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Oklahoma City Museum Of Art
Housing one of the largest collections of Chihuly glass in the world, youll want to start with the 55 tall glass tower in the Museums atrium. My favorite is the Chihuly glass ceiling walkway located upstairs. Other exhibits include permanent and traveling shows. Families love the hands on projects featured during Drop In Art Saturdays. Free with paid admission.
Enjoy A Little Bowling & Dining At Hey Day
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Over in Bricktown is Hey Day Bowling, Arcade & Dining. This is a great place to catch a game while having fun with the family Their bowling alley is filled with giant T.V. screens to enjoy while you get your bowling on. The best part is the waiter service to your lane.
You get to just kick back and enjoy bowling with your family and friends while food and drinks are served at your will. My husband really loved the bowling the most, but I think it is just because he won.
After you are done bowling you can head upstairs to the arcade for some pop a shot, skeeball and more. Hey Day is walking distance from the baseball park and Chesapeake arena so it is the perfect place to stop before a game.
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Take A Walk Through Scissortail Park
If you find yourself looking to go out and enjoy some time in nature, without venturing too far from the downtown haunts, then the 70-acre urban Scissortail Park is the place to be.
Not only does the park have beautiful pavilions, groves, and pathways, it also has a sprawling lawn that hosts a variety of free outdoor concerts and art exhibits throughout the warmer months.
Hot tip: while youre there, be sure to take a short walk over to the Skydance Bridge that stretches 380 feet over the I-40 and doubles as a beautiful sculpture inspired by the state bird.
Broaden Your Artistic View At The Oklahoma City Museum Of Art
Known to be one of the regions leading artistic institutions, the Oklahoma City Museum of Art boasts a diverse range of works featuring photography from Brett Weston, paintings from Paul Reed, and spellbinding glassworks from Dale Chihuly .
Drawing inspiration from North America, Europe, and various parts of Asia, the museum hosts rotating collections from around the world.
And, with different packages and tours available to suit every style of traveler, it presents as a notable stop for students, art aficionados, and everyone in between.
Looking for a hotel in the area? For something teeming with history, the 4-star Colcord Hotel is housed in a building from 1910. Or, its hard to go wrong with the Courtyard by Marriott Oklahoma City Downtown.
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Cruise Along The River On A Bricktown Water Taxi
Known as the lively entertainment district, downtown Bricktown offers a host of the most popular attractions in the area and the water taxi, which takes passengers on a 40-minute round trip tour along the Bricktown canal, is no exception.
While expert guides share insights into the history of the district, youll zoom past attractions like the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark and under the Devon Bridge, gaining a new perspective of this revitalized former warehouse zone.
Typically, in peak season, the taxis depart every 15-20 minutes. However, do some digging and youll also be able to book private charters and cocktail cruises either way, it promises to be an afternoon or evening well spent.
Needing a Bricktown hotel? The Residence Inn by Marriott Oklahoma City Downtown/Bricktown has all the amenities you could need, within walking distance of the main haunts, while the Hampton Inn & Suites sits right next to the ballpark and presents as a more affordable alternative.
Get Lost In The Beauty Of Myriad Botanical Gardens
In Downtown Oklahoma City, check out the Myriad Botanical Gardens. The 15-acre urban nature escape is mostly free and open to the public. You will find beautiful gardens, a playground and splash fountains, a dog park, and walking trails. While the gardens are free to visit, there is a small charge to enter the Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory at the center of the gardens. The 13,000 square foot tropical greenhouse houses more than 750 different plants and multiple waterfalls. As of 2021, price of admission is $8 for adults and $4 for kids 4+.
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Oklahoma City Zoo And Botanical Garden
Want a good old-fashioned fun day with your kids in Oklahoma City? Take them to the zoo!
While at the zoo, you can check out real animals or head to BRICKLIVE Animal Paradise to see and connect with animals made from more than one million toy bricks. The Oklahoma City Zoo is also home to a beautiful botanical garden to help you explore our worlds ecosystem.
The zoo is open from 9 am to 5 pm every day of the year except Christmas.
Stop Into The 99s Museum Of Women Pilots
Dedicated to the wonderful and landmark accomplishments of women in aviation, this museum is unsurprisingly located at Will Rogers World Airport about 15 minutes southwest of Downtown.
From early pioneers like Amelia Earhart to astronauts like Geraldyn Jerrie Cobb, the 99s Museum, through a host of interactive elements that promise fun for the whole family, tells the stories of the many women who have pushed boundaries and broken barriers in the aviation industry.
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Enjoy The Outdoors At Scissortail Park
This 70-acre public green space just south of downtown is a must-visit attraction for kids in Oklahoma City. With a world class playground, splash pad, paddle boats, dog park, outdoor roller rink, and plenty of green lawn areas for picnics, you could easily spend a full day at Scissortail Park. Dont miss Skydance Bridge near the park. This pedestrian bridge crossing over I-40 is designed to resemble the wings of the scissor-tailed flycatch, the state bird of Oklahoma. At night, the bridge is colorfully illuminated, making for a great photo spot in OKC.
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When I was a kid the OKlahoma City Zoo was one of the top 3 zoos in the country. It is really that amazing! Today it still has exhibits that are nationally recognized.
The Oklahoma City Zoo has over 1200 animals and over 130 acres of land to explore.
One thing that makes this one of the best things to do in OKC with kids is that it is very affordable.
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Shop Till You Drop At The Okc Outlets
For bargain hunters looking for a quick dose of retail therapy, the OKC Outlets, with the widest range of storefronts in the area, is hard to beat.
From top-name fashion brands like Adidas, Michael Kors, and American Eagle to home goods and everything in between, these outlets offer discounts of up to 70% on regular prices, making it the perfect place to stock up on gifts or jazz up your own wardrobe.
Old Is The New New In Bricktown Oklahoma City
Things to do for families in Bricktown OKC
Take a Water Taxi on the Bricktown Canal
Enjoy a game with the OKC Thunder or the OKC Dodgers
Find a concert at Chesapeake Energy Arena
Go for a climb at Climb Up
Were fortunate enough to have watched the OKC Thunder play basketball, and if youve never been to an NBA game, you should go! Its a lot of fun. Be sure to find their mascot Rumble the Bison before the game for a picture.
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