text:
TASTE. SAVOR. SHARE.
The edible side of entertaining
Meet the Maker: Ajiri Tea and Coffee
January 31, 2017 Erin Wood
Scholarship. Mentorship. A sense of community for orphans. These are a few of the ways your Ajiri Tea and Coffee purchases are strengthening lives in western Kenya.
Sara & Kate Holby of Ajiri Tea
Ajiri means "to employ" in Swahili. Co-owner Sara recognized that creating a company with a "full cycle of sustainable aid" meant going beyond providing handout benefits or selling great-tasting tea; it meant cultivating jobs, fostering economic independence, and advancing educational opportunities.
Sara reflected, "My mom studied abroad in Kenya in the 70s, and when I was 19, I participated in the same program. I was able to spend time with different families and volunteer with a nonprofit. After I graduated college in 2008, I received a grant to return to Kenya for a year to volunteer for an NGO that distributed food and medicine to community members suffering from HIV/AIDS. It was during the recession, and the organization began to shut down around me as the grants and donations that had funded it were drying up. The effect was that people who'd come to depend on the benefits were without food and medicine, practically overnight."
Having witnessed the detrimental cycle of aid, dependence, and low self-esteem, Sara, her sister Kate, and their mother Ann wanted to start a company that would take on these issues and initiate positive change. Since tea is a major industry in western Kenya, women tend to reinvest 90% of their earnings back into their families, and education is a sustainable investment, they decided to marry all three in Ajiri Tea Company. In 2013, Ajiri expanded to include Kenyan AA coffee.
Today, Sara takes charge of sales and management of the Kenyan side of the business, Kate handles marketing, and Ann plays an integral, behind-the-scenes role.
Employing Women
Ajiri Tea currently employs 60 women from 5 women's groups to hand-make their keepsake labels as well as the twines that go inside. Each Ajiri label is a unique work of art, made with inspiration from daily life using dried bark from banana trees. The artworks are placed on paper handmade from water hyacinth—an invasive species in Lake Victoria—mixed with recycled office paper. Employees Duncan and Regina pick up the paper each month from its maker, Mike, and distribute it to each of the women's groups. Throughout the month, the women work from home on the designs, which are totally at their discretion. They are paid at the month's end.
"It has been really inspiring to see the savings programs these women have created in the last couple of years," said Sara. "One of the women's groups pooled their income to buy 100 chickens, which they raised and sold. They've also created loan programs called 'table banking.' The basic idea is for members of the group to put money on the table, loan it to someone around the table, and then divide the interest on the loan when it is repaid. Loan rates are very high in Kenya, so this offers women another option. They might use their loans to replace their thatched roofs with more reliable materials, pay for their children's educations, or purchase animals. It is so exciting to see this happening and so obvious that they want to improve their lives."
Educating Orphans
100% of Ajiri's net profits are returned to Kenya to pay school fees for orphans. These students have been orphaned for various reasons, sometimes due to their parents' deaths from HIV/AIDS.
All of the students Ajiri sponsored in school in 2016, taken at the annual student field day.
Sara shares information about the Kenyan school system which helps explain why this support is so crucial. "If you are familiar with the setup of Newman's Own, we are similar. We are a for-profit, then we donate 100% of the net profits to our Foundation. This year, we are supporting 30 students in primary and high school. The primary schoolers go to a local day school. School itself is free, but we supply them with books, uniforms, school supplies, and other necessities. In Kenya, all high schoolers go to boarding schools; admissions to particular schools are based on an 8th grade exam. Talk about pressure! They have to bring everything to boarding school with them—their own mattresses, blankets, buckets for washing clothes and for drinking water, toilet paper, sanitary napkins . . . the list is long. We help provide everything on their list as well as school fees, uniforms, transportation, and other school-related costs.
A photo of the students playing with a parachute at field day
More than just paying for everything, we mentor the students and try to create a community for them. Our employees Duncan and Regina go to their parent-teacher meetings, work to sort out any issues, discuss their report cards with them, and other things that would usually have involved their parents.
We also want to inspire them to consider the possibilities for their lives and careers. For example, in high school, they all do a trip to Nairobi to see what life is like there—the hustle and bustle of the big city is very different from the small villages where they grew up—and what sorts of career options there are. They have, for example, visited the General Electric office, and spoken with a student at the University of Nairobi, a woman who runs a non-profit focused on reproductive health and rights, a tech startup that helps farmers know the market price of goods, the Daily Nation newspaper printing press, and Royal Media Services to see how TV and radio programs are produced."
The Tea
Tea Harvest
While you'll first be wowed by the exterior, which has won a distinguished sofi award for packaging, the taste will keep you returning for more. Sip, and you'll understand why Ajiri has won first place at the North American Tea Championships and the Buyer's Choice Award for Best Tea.
Sara says, "It is so important to the sustainability of our business to have a taste that backs up our mission, so this work can continue indefinitely. Our tea is all handpicked, so the highest quality is ensured and it never has a bitter taste. We pick only the top leaves and the bud, so you can steep as long as you like and your tea will get stronger, but never more bitter." The high altitude, abundant rainfall, and fertile volcanic soils make Kisii, Kenya, an ideal tea-growing region. "All of our black tea blends are sourced from a cooperative of farmers in western Kenya. The tea is grown on small-scale shambas, or farms. On average, each shamba is only a quarter to two acres of land."
The Coffee
Since 2013, Ajiri has proudly offered Kenyan AA Coffee. AA designates the size and grade of the bean—generally, the bigger the bean, the greater the flavor and aroma enhancing essential oils. AA is coffee's highest grade. Like its tea, Ajiri's coffee is grown on predominantly small-scale farms. The main coffee-growing area spans from the slopes of snow-capped Mt. Kenya toward Nairobi (to the south).
Kenyan coffee is known for its bright and fruity flavor with complimentary gentle notes of wine and black currant. The diverse and complex flavors reflect the diverse and vibrant regions in which it is grown.
We hope this story of love inspires you this Valentine's Day as much as it does us! The Savory Pantry is one of a few stores in the Saratoga area and the only store in Central Arkansas to proudly carry Ajiri Tea and Coffee, and we hope you'll join us in supporting this incredible mission, whose taste is as rich as its story.
← Meet the Maker: Gilda's BiscottiIgnite Your Passion for Valentine's Day Cocktails with Passionfruit Bubbly and Boozy Gummies! →
Step into The Savory Pantry, and you'll find an enthusiastic team of fellow food lovers ready to share a new taste, a new recipe, a new idea. Here, every taste tells a story, and we will introduce you to the people behind all that we offer.
We believe that food unites us all, and that some of life's greatest moments are created around the table.
See what's "New & Noteworthy" in our online store, The Savory Pantry.
Free Printable (1)
Ingredient Info (1)
Pinterest Roundups (1)
Producers & Makers (2)
Travel Notes (2)
Food in the News (4)
Roundups (13)
Sign Up for our Newsletter *
- FALL ENTERTAINING -
Strawberry Rhubarb Shrub from The Hudson Standard
New England Cranberry Pepper Jelly
Truffle & Salt by Casina Rossa


"It was a rainy day in Vancouver" may not be an expected start to most crime dramas, but it would be a critical factor to the one I witnessed.
It was a rainy day in Vancouver. It was not unlike any other winter day before it as I sat on the Canada Line train connecting between Downtown Vancouver and Richmond, BC. My train of thought while on the Canada Line generally consists of few different topics. It usually starts on my amazement on how Translink could underestimate the ridership so much which resulted in some random strangers rubbing up against me due to overcrowding or other unknown reasons. I tend to move to the thought of glorious sleep at some point on my train ride. All aspects of sleep tend to be pleasing to me. It could be the thought of a warm bed or the pleasure of sleeping in late. Next thing you know, my eyelids get kind of heavy and I start to nod my head. My initial head nod is not unlike the head nod that one would use to acknowledge an acquaintance walking past you in a hallway. It's gentle and dignified with a small dip of the chin. As my mind grows cloudy and inch towards a narcoleptic wonderland, my head nod gets ever so violent. It is not unlike a headbanger at a Led Zeppelin concert supercharged on Redbulls. None of those things happened on this specific train ride because I was captivated by an umbrella.
The umbrella had a bright red handle that can't be missed. The curved, glossy ruby handle is leaned up against the dreary, off-white train wall. The colours were in such contrast, the handle almost appeared playful and full of energy. There was no one in the immediate vicinity of the umbrella. Someone had tragically left it behind on the train. I was pitying the person who had to trudge through the sticky rain to get home without his/her umbrella. The thought was fleeting as I started to imagine what a picture of this umbrella would look like.
I was visualizing an empty train with this solitary yet vibrant red umbrella. A scene of rows of vacant seats with the playful yet lonesome umbrella left behind. I could almost imagine the feeling of emptiness when I saw the picture in my head, yet the colour of the umbrella was anything but empty. As I looked forward to the terminus station where people would leave the train and perhaps grant me a quick moment for a picture, a girl sat down next to the umbrella that I should refer to as "Ella".
The girl looked like she was in her early 20's, and she was travelling with another girl. They were both standing next to the train doors before the taller girl sat down next to the Ella. The shorter girl remained standing as they carried on a conversation in a foreign language. Lanky, who was sitting down, soon noticed Ella leaning against the wall. I could only assume that Ella's beauty also captured her attention. Lanky looked at the Ella and looked away before looking back at Ella once again. I could almost see the lightbulb light up next to her head as she turned to her friend to say something while pointing at Ella rudely. I may not understood their language, but I could see that Lanky was captivated by Ella and couldn't take her eyes of her. I could see Lanky's gerbil kick into high gear in her head as she was heading towards a life of a criminal mastermind.
Lanky reached over and swoop Ella off her single foot and started to examine her from top to bottom. By now, I was screaming inside and some low volume murmuring even escaped my mouth. I was in panic mode knowing that Ella could be kidnapped. Much to my surprise, after some careful examination, prodding and poking, Lanky put Ella back down. I could still see Lanky's imaginary gerbil, now wearing a balaclava and gloves, planning a heist of the hour on this train. Lanky started talking to her friend while gesturing to the umbrella a couple of times. Her friend shrugged her shoulder a few times. I would assumed the same conversation took place again as Lanky gestured towards Ella and Lanky's friend shrugged her shoulders repeatedly. To be fair, there was a chance that Lanky could be asking her friend what they should work on at the gym that night and her friend was clearly excited about doing some shoulder exercises. Who doesn't want gains on their traps right? Then again, I highly doubted that as I continue to see Lanky's gerbil in a full sprint.
The train was pulling into the terminus station and I noticed Lanky taking off her backpack and securing her other umbrella in an outside pocket. Check. Mate. She reached over and grabbed Ella with a level of conviction that I had not seen since Jean Chretien grabbed his favourite protestor's neck. My heart sank as my picture opportunity started to walk out of the train door with Lanky. I swore under my breath and existed the train as I took the picture below.
Interestingly enough, as Lanky walked on the platform towards the exit, I saw her gently and meticulously roll up the Ella's fabric and clipped her in so she was not flapping around all over the place. Lanky took such care, it was as if Ella had been by her side for years. I guess I didn't have any expectation of how someone may handle their loot, and I wasn't expecting this level of love for Ella. As quickly as she rolled the umbrella up, Lanky opened her up when she was greeted with rain outside of the station.
As we all entered the mall to avoid the rain, I saw Lanky roll up Ella with care for the last time as I made a turn towards my next destination. Lanky and Ella continued on with their journey down the hallway. I wished Ella good luck and a life of fulfilling service. I hope Lanky will retire from her life as an outlaw gang member.
As I walked away from Lanky and Ella, I witnessed the grisly death of Ella's relative, Dumpy. His body was on display for all to see. Not a pretty way to go.


text:
Miroslava Duma: Why the Online Fashion Mob Is Hypocritical
Is the Fashion Industry Hypocritical for Criticizing Miroslava Duma?
2018-01-30 14:02 in StyleWords By Aleks Eror
In case you're not up to date with the latest fashion industry gossip, a scandal recently erupted that has shaken the world of style to its very core. At the center of this scandal we have two Russian fashion figures: blogger-turned-entrepreneur Miroslava Duma and clothing designer Ulyana Sergeenko.
The scandal began at Paris Fashion Week on Tuesday, January 23, when Duma posted an Instagram Story in which she showed off a bouquet of flowers that Sergeenko had sent her. These flowers came attached with a note, which Duma then proceeded to open, revealing a message that read "to my niggas in Paris : )."
At this moment, hell broke loose on social media and the pair came under a barrage of scorn from all corners of the internet. They were accused of racism and then, later, trans and homophobia after a six-year-old video of Duma emerged showing her making conservative remarks about Bryanboy, a blogger, and Andrej Pejic, a transgender model.
Duma quickly went into PR self-defense mode while Sergeenko reached for a shovel and started digging the pair into an even bigger hole when she released a tone-deaf statement declaring, "NP is one of my most favorite songs... we call each other the N word sometimes when we want to believe that we are just as cool as they guys who sing it."
A post shared by Bryanboy (@bryanboy)
Okay, so now that I've provided some context and fulfilled my duty as a commentator, we can down get down to my take on all of this. But don't get me wrong, I am not sidelining the importance of context: if everyone paid more attention to context the internet would be a less angry place. Now, at risk of sounding like an apologist for Duma and Sergeenko—which I'm most certainly not, by the way—there clearly wasn't any racist intentions in the offending message.
Sergeenko was paraphrasing the title of Kanye West's and Jay-Z's absolute banger of a track, "Niggas in Paris." The N-bomb is quite obviously a horrifically racist term, but her use of it in this particular instance appears to be founded in ignorance and stupidity rather than the propagation of racism. While it's obviously not acceptable for white people to drop the N-bomb, there is a long-running debate about whether it's okay for us to do so when rapping along to "Niggas in Paris."
Sergeenko's note falls somewhere in between the two. Does this transgression justify the hounding that she and Duma have received from the online social media mob? It's not a question I've given much thought to, mainly because I've been distracted by the hypocrisy of it all.
Now let's engage in some real talk: isn't it a bit contradictory that the fashion-conscious masses feel compelled to reach for the proverbial pitchforks and mount their rhetorical high horses when they see a white person paraphrase a song title containing a racist term, while continuing to celebrate an industry that propagates class-based bigotry and relies on racial exploitation to thrive?
On the same day that the Ruskies in Paris scandal broke, it was reported that Balenciaga had decided to shift production of its Triple S sneaker from Italy to China. The move certainly wasn't motivated by a desire for cultural exchange; it was driven by the opportunity to drive down production costs.
The reason why Chinese workers are paid less than Italian ones has a lot to do with China's draconian labor laws. But it's also a lingering byproduct of the colonial era, when European powers exerted their dominance over the rest of the world, using their superior military and industrial might to exploit non-white nations. The British flooded China with opium, weakening the ruling Qing dynasty and forcing them to open the country up to international trade on European terms.
For almost a thousand years, China's place in the tributary-state system in East Asia had made it the world's dominant global power, but the arrival of European colonialists sparked a period of severe decline often referred to as "the century of humiliation." China is still in the process of recovering from its humiliation, which allows Western companies like Balenciaga to exploit this enduring colonial-era disbalance to boost their profit margins.
I think we can all agree that this is at least equally racist as Sergeenko's note. Then why aren't the outraged fashionista army kicking up a fuss about all of this? I think I know the answer: because they're too busy playing dress-up and looking for the perfect selfie angle to read up on history or economics or engage with any issue that can't fit into a hashtag.
Also, if they start paying attention to the ethical problems in Balenciaga's business model, then they have to start scrutinizing the rest of the fashion industry, which would then force them to face up to the fact that their appetite for clothing and elitism compromises their own self-perceived wokeness. It might also force them to put their money where their mouth is and, God forbid, actually do something beyond cheap virtue signaling — like realign their behavior so it's more congruent with their professed values, for example.
The Ruskies in Paris scandal isn't just hypocritical, it's completely undignified as well. I'm sure that this article is going to be misconstrued as a defense of Duma and Sergeenko, but it really shouldn't: both come across as pampered morons and I have no interest in standing up for them. But that doesn't excuse the subsequent social media mob.
This sort of behavior is typically associated with alt-right Twitter trolls who descend like a swarm of digital locusts and harass anyone who might disagree with them into silence. Although they might differ in their politics, their tactics are the same, which is precisely what I have a problem with. Acting like a dickhead makes you a dickhead, regardless of your personal beliefs. The online outrage economy is a bipartisan issue and it's precisely what has turned the internet into such an utter cesspool.
Also, what does it achieve? Nothing. Actually, it achieves less than nothing because it distracts us and eats up energy that could be devoted to the real issues. Then why do it? Because it gives the mob an excuse to avoid facing up to the big questions that don't have an easy answer.
Ashley "Dotty" Charles, a BBC radio presenter, recently wrote in The Guardian: "outrage used to require more than a caption under a reposted picture. It required action and intent. It was the train that aimed to move protest toward progress… Outrage doesn't sit on its sofa complaining about how Kim Kardashian culturally appropriated braids. It means refusing to give up your seat on the bus in 1950s Alabama." The backlash against Duma and Sergeenko illustrates her point perfectly.
By shouting the pair down, the online fashion mob have made a superficial stance against racism without having to truly engage with the racism that remains rampant throughout the fashion industry. They've printed off some T-shirts, typed out a few indignant hashtags and now they're free to kick back, disengage and bask in the smug glow that comes from having Done Something. Of course they haven't really done anything of any significance, but for the fashion crowd that doesn't matter: in a subsegment of society that trades in appearance all you have to do is look like you've done something.
Duma and Sergeenko have surely been silenced. We can be almost certain that they will never use the N-word publicly again, and maybe not even privately to each other when they "want to believe that [they] are just as cool as they guys who sing it." Other secret N-bombers will have watched the furore play out across the internet and will now choose their words more carefully. But have attitudes changed? Is the world any less racist than it was on the morning of January 23? Or does it only appear to be? Maybe that's enough for some people, but it's certainly not something to feel smug about.
The views and opinions expressed in this piece are those solely of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the position of Highsnobiety as a whole.
Next up; why can't the fashion industry stop making offensive mistakes?
Main & Featured Image:Victor Boyko / Getty Images
Ulyana Sergeenko
Aleks ErorContributor

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


text:
10 Twitter Best Practices for Brands
24 06 2009 – Michael Brito is a social media strategist and community builder at Intel. You can catch him writing in his social media blog, Twitter or Facebook at all hours of the day/night. These are his thoughts and opinions and do not reflect that of his employer.
Having a Twitter profile doesn't mean you're a social media master, but it is a great tool for conversations, building community and finding the latest industry news. That's why Hollywood is on Twitter, athletes are on Twitter, your competitors are on Twitter, and hopefully you are on Twitter too.
But for brands, there's an art to using Twitter, and the most successful at it follow an unwritten set of rules. The following are 10 important practices for brands to follow on Twitter; these are lessons that I have learned while working in the enterprise.
1. Do your research before engaging customers
Know how your customers use Twitter. It takes only a minute to go to Twitter Search and find out if there are any conversations happening about your brand, product, service or industry. Know what your customers are saying about you.
If your search yields zero results, don't worry: there may still be an opportunity for you and your brand to establish a presence and start a conversation on the service. However, Twitter may or may not be the right tool for you to engage your consumers.
2. Determine organizational goals
Not all brands utilize Twitter in the same way. Some, like @ComcastCares, use Twitter to provide customers with support. Other branded Twitter accounts, such as @DellOutlet, have utilized the service to sell products.
It's important to think about what you are trying to achieve using Twitter before devoting your time and resources to it. You're likely to get more out of it that way.
3. Utilize either a branded or personal profile
You have two options: you can either use a branded profile with your company's logo, or you can opt to create a more personal profile that unites your own personal brand with that of the company.
If employees are using Twitter to primarily engage with people on behalf of the company, they should have a branded profile. A branded profile is one that clearly identifies the user as an employee of the company; usually through a username (i.e. @Intel_Eric, @synopsys_roy, @MelfromSymantec, @AMDOpteronPhil, @RichardatDELL to name a few) or has a branded background picture and bio.
Whichever option you choose, there has to be a level of balance. Branded profiles are great for certain things – for example, industry news, contests, investor relations, etc. Personal profiles are more beneficial if your organization wants to leverage the employee's personal micro-community or wants to have a more human presence.
4. Build your Twitter equity and credibility
To be a successful brand on Twitter, you have to build credibility and equity. That doesn't necessarily refer to the number of followers, tweets, or retweets you may have, although these are important factors. Rather, it's more about developing a reputation as a trusted source of information or being seen as an expert in a particular subject.
You won't succeed in building your Twitter equity by pushing out one way marketing messages about your product. Instead ask questions, be personal, and engage people naturally within the Twitter community. Otherwise, customers won't listen to what you have to say.
I usually follow the 80/20 rule: 80 percent of my tweets are conversational and personal, 20 percent are about the company I work for. I've found that this has really helped build customer engagement and link click-through rates.
5. Track metrics and conversation trends
Any enterprise or medium sized business should invest in a paid tracking service like Radian6 or Nielsen to better track Twitter conversations, identify trends, measure sentiment, and to get a quantifiable picture of what is going on in the social web.
One metric you absolutely must track: how much money Twitter has saved your brand. How many issues did you solve, leads did you create, and dollars did you save through Twitter engagement versus traditional resources?
If your goal is to handle customer support issues via Twitter, it's wise to check if there is any decrease in the call volume to your support center. And if you are selling products via Twitter (as Dell is doing), you should of course measure your sales via that channel.
6. Don't go overboard; less structure is better
Your Twitter use can appear disingenuous and inhuman if you're too structured with your approach, to the point where your community may be turned off. Treat your Twitter relationships the same way you would any other relationship. Honestly, how much planning or structure is needed before spending the evening out with friends?
Your Twitter experience will change and evolve over time, because the community that follows you will help shape what you say and how you respond. Remember to always use the 80/20 rule, but be flexible with your approach.
I'm not saying that you should let your employees run wild on Twitter, though. Planning, training, coordination and integration with social tools is imperative — just don't go overboard and create a social media policy that is too restrictive.
7. Listen and observe before engaging
Don't just start tweeting assuming that the Twitter community is going to accept you with open arms. It's important that you spend some time just listening and observing the behavior of those who are talking about you or your company. Understand how your customers behave and adjust accordingly.
You don't have to follow everyone that mentions your company to listen in on the conversation. In fact, this may irritate some people. Instead, when you're ready to start answering questions, @reply them. In my experience, nine times out of ten, they'll end up following you. Let the relationship grow from there.
8. Be authentic & believable
Authenticity is the golden rule in social media. We've known this for years, but there is another, related rule that is just as important: you and your brand need to be believable. This means spending time listening to your community, observing it, and learning about the dynamics of that community.
Your will become believable only after you have established trust among those in your community. Because I am trusted by my followers, if I tweet that my new netbook is amazing and fits my mobile lifestyle, people will believe me and perhaps even buy one (it is amazing, by the way).
9. Track, measure, and iterate
If there's one thing that bugs me about working in the corporate environment, it's the amount of time needed to execute. Sometimes it's better just to launch a product or initiative, track it, measure the results and then iterate.
I learned this concept working at Yahoo for Mike Speiser, who was the VP of Community Products (and founded ePinions and Bix). This was his philosophy at Yahoo, and it worked, especially in the competitive landscape of social networks.
The great thing about the social web is that it's not difficult to track the results of Twitter engagement, assuming you have determined what your organization's goals are. It's even easier to change course if you find that your efforts aren't working according to plan.
10. Don't just strategize: execute!
Multiple daily conference calls are the norm in corporate America. Strategy sessions and meetings to plan strategy sessions are also constants. While this may be fine when planning a new product launch or corporate initiative, it is the wrong approach to using Twitter.
We spend too much time strategizing with little to no execution. When you have too many ideas and not enough people who are willing to roll up their sleeves and get stuff done, you are going to find yourself late to the game. Or, in the case of Twitter, late to the conversation.
By spending too much time trying to think of the best strategy, you are going to miss priceless opportunities to fix problems, answer questions, turn sour situations around, and create brand affinity with customers. With Twitter your mantra should be: just get out there and try it.
Source: mashable.com
Filed under: Business Model, Social Media, Social Networking, Twitter |	Leave a comment »
Orbitz Gives Away Free Twitter Tickets
24 06 2009 – Chances are you might have woken up this morning to see a popular retweet make its way across your Twitter feed. That's because Orbitz is doing a Twitter giveaway for a chance to win a round-trip coach ticket good for a flight in the United States.
Not surprising this has put the Twittersphere abuzz. Who doesn't want a free round-trip ticket to anywhere in the US (other than International folks that is)? So, what does it take to win? You'll need to follow Orbitz on Twitter and retweet their daily contest message. Simple, right?
Full details on the contest can be found on Orbitz's blog, and you'll want to retweet this message to win, but we're more interested in the trends surrounding Twitter giveaways and the fact that Orbitz has hopped on to the Twitter social media marketing train with spontaneous alacrity (they currently only have upwards of 2,000 followers).
Trending Twitter giveaways have become the hit marketing tactic for savvy marketing departments. The combination of a Twitter specific giveaway, with a super cool prize, and the distribution opportunities available through retweets, make this a winning formula.
As you may recall, Maggianos and Squarespace have proven the formula works, and now more mainstream companies like A&E and now Orbitz have taken note and started campaigns of their own. So while to most of us earlier adopters, Twitter giveaways may have jumped the shark, the reality is that these buzzworthy campaigns are just starting to get traction from the larger brands. Don't expect these to go anywhere anytime soon.
Filed under: Free, Twitter |	Leave a comment »
NASA To Fire a Rocket Into the Moon: Follow it on Twitter and Facebook
18 06 2009 – NASA has always done cool things, but its latest mission is really a sci-fi geek's dream come true, as it includes flying a rocket into the moon, triggering a huge explosion.
The purpose of the mission is to discover whether there's frozen water in the craters near the moon's south pole. If water is indeed found, it could have very important implications for further human missions on the moon, as a potential source for oxygen (you know why we need that) and hydrogen (for rocket fuel).
You can read about the mission in detail here, here, and here, but here's a very short version: LCROSS (Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Satellite) will send the Centaur rocket which helped it out of Earth's orbit into the moon at a high speed, ejecting debris from the surface of one of moon's craters. LCROSS' specialized instruments will then analyze the debris for the presence of water, before impacting the moon itself.
LCROSS' launch date is today; it's scheduled to launch at about 08:30 PDT. What's especially cool about this mission is the fact that NASA is providing us with a variety of ways to follow the launch and the mission during the next four months.
First, you can watch the launch live at NASA TV. You can also follow LCROSS on Facebook and Twitter. Finally, for pictures related to the mission, check out NASA's Twitpic account.
If everything goes well, LCROSS should impact the moon in about 111 days. NASA promises the moon won't be damaged (much), but you never know with these scientist types. We'll be watching closely.
Filed under: Facebook, Moon, Nasa, Twitter |	Leave a comment »
TweetDeck comes to the iPhone
18 06 2009 – TweetDeck, arguably the most popular desktop app for managing all things Twitter, just landed in the App Store. It's free. And it's a winner.
Like its desktop counterpart, TweetDeck for iPhone and iPod Touch relies on customizable columns: one each for things like replies, direct messages, searches, and friends. You swipe back and forth between the columns using your finger, then tap one to bring it to the fore.
(Is it heresy to say the interface reminds me a bit of the Palm Pre's "cards"? Well, sorry, but it does.)
Needless to say, the app lets you tweet, retweet, send direct messages, e-mail tweets, and mark tweets as favorites. It also supports multiple Twitter accounts; each one gets its own column(s).
Too bad you can't set up separate batches of columns for each account, as you can easily end up with column overload.
TweetDeck's slick, column-driven interface is a delight.
TweetDeck does let you create user groups for following friends. You can also search, save your searches, and tweet photos by way of Twitpic or YFrog. It'll even shorten URLs, though I couldn't figure out how to make this work.
(I'll fess up to being stupid if someone will explain the feature in the comments.)
If you're already a TweetDeck user, you'll be glad to know the app syncs with the desktop version, and will even pull in your Twitter account settings if you've already configured them.
Though TweetDeck did crash a couple times during my tests, there's no doubt in my mind that it'll quickly become a favorite among Twitter users. Its slick interface and thoughtful feature set have already earned it a permanent spot on my iPhone.
Source: CNET
Filed under: twettDeck, Twitter |	Leave a comment »
Hillary Clinton defends Twitter efforts for Iran
17 06 2009 – The U.S. urged the networking service to delay maintenance so the system would keep running, leading to complaints from Iran's government. Twitter has helped protesters communicate amid a clampdown.
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Wednesday defended U.S. efforts to ensure that the Twitter social networking service has remained available for use by Iranian protesters, even as Tehran complained about U.S. interference in its affairs.
Clinton said that Twitter has been essential in allowing Iranian protesters, especially the young, to remain in touch in the aftermath of last week's disputed presidential election.
Source: Los Angeles Times
Iran Elections: A Twitter Revolution?
Why Twitter Has Gone Green and Why You Should Too
Once a twit, now a major player
Iranians Keep Twittering Thanks To Young Obama Official
Video BBC: Call for day of mourning in Iran
Video CBS: Iran Lashes Out At U.S.
Video AlJazeera: Iranians abroad rally against 'stolen' election
Filed under: Iran, Iranian Elections, Twitter |	Leave a comment »
Video: CNN's Response to #CNNFail
17 06 2009 – On Monday, live on CNN, Rick Sanchez responded to criticism from social media sites that CNN failed to adequately cover the Iranian election situation.
The video has now risen to the top of YouTube's mysterious "most popular" list (which, unlike the "most viewed" list, uses some hidden algorithm or editorial picks to decide what's important). Sanchez's response pieces together CNN's reports from the weekend to convince critics that CNN's coverage was more extensive than users on social media sites claimed.
Not all YouTube's commenters seem convinced, however, with responses including "You cover affairs of politicians 24 hours non-stop and other pop culture nonesense [sic] and this past weekend, you were busy replaying stupid Larry King interviews" and "The CNN Iranian Election Coverage was a joke". Many argue, however, that CNN International did a good job of covering the events in Iran.
What's your take? Does CNN make good counterpoints to the social media criticism? Let us know in the comments.
Filed under: CNN, Social Media, Social Networking, Twitter, Video |	Leave a comment »
Video: Iranians tweet their displeasure
17 06 2009 – With a media ban stifling coverage from within Iran, protesters are turning to Twitter to get their message out.
Supporters of defeated presidential candidate Mirhossein Mousavi posted defiant messages on Twitter and Facebook, and uploaded videos of protests to share sites like YouTube.
Social networking websites have become a focal point for young Iranians opposed to President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
Mousavi has almost 48,000 supporters on his main Facebook page. Ahmadinejad also has a page with 2,615 fans, while the "I bet I can find 1,000,000 people who dislike Mahmoud Ahmadinejad!" group has more than 57,000 members.
Source: reuters.com
Iran's Cyberwarriors Stay Ahead Of Government Censors
Iran clamps down on Twitter in attempt to control images of election protests
State Department undermines Obama reluctance over Iran with Twitter request
Filed under: Iran, Iranian Elections, Twitter, Video |	Leave a comment »


text:
Important information for the end of the Brexit Transition Period and the EU Settlement Scheme, if you or your close family members are an EU / EEA Citizen
please read.
EnglishРусский简体中文العربيةPortuguêsEspañol
Home » News & Blogs » A Derivative Right To Reside In The UK – A Possible Route For Primary Carers Of EEA Citizens To Remain In The UK
Welcome to the Gherson Blog
Gherson Successes
A Derivative Right To Reside In The UK – A Possible Route For Primary Carers Of EEA Citizens To Remain In The UK
For advice on immigration,
nationality or human rights,
please contact us now.
Click here to subscribe to weekly updates for our news and blogs.
Posted by: Gherson Immigration
The Right of Free Movement between all EU Member States is enacted in the Citizens' Directive (Directive 2004/38/EC) and allows European nationals and their family members to move and live freely between member states. This legislation has been incorporated in UK domestic law by The Immigration (European Economic Area) Regulations 2016 as amended (also known as The EEA Regulations).
The EEA Regulations allow EEA nationals and their family members to live and work in the UK in line with Free Movement Rights. At the end of the Brexit transition period on 31 December 2020 these rights will come to an end and any EEA nationals who seek to enter the UK for the purpose of residence or work must enter under the new domestic immigration routes.
EEA nationals who enter the UK before 31 December 2020 may be eligible to apply for residence under the EU Settlement Scheme.
Please do contact Gherson should you wish to discuss this further.
Certain non-EEA family members presently derive their right of free movement through EU case law and secondary legislation made under the European Communities Act 1972 (including the EEA Regulations):
Ruiz Zambrano (European Citizenship) [2011] EUECJ C-34/09 (08 March 2011) [known as 'Zambrano Cases']
Chen and others (Free movement of persons) [2004] EUECJ C-200/02 [known as 'Chen Cases']
Ibrahim C-310/08 and Teixeira C-480/08 [known as 'Teixeira/Ibrahim Cases']
This blogs deals specifically with rights derived from the case of Chen.
This case established that self-sufficient EEA national children have the right to be accompanied by their primary carer, where they would be unable to remain in the UK if the primary carer were made to leave. Specifically, such an applicant would need to demonstrate:
that the EEA citizen is under the age of 18;
that the EEA citizen is self-sufficient, either as a result of the applicant or on their own accord (the child must have sufficient resources to prevent them becoming a burden on the social assistance system, and have comprehensive sickness insurance);
that the applicant is the EEA citizen's direct relative;
that the applicant is the EEA citizen's primary carer; and
that if the applicant was made to leave the UK, the EEA citizen would be unable to remain in the UK.
The relevant EEA citizen will also need to register on the EU Settlement Scheme in order to confirm that they are resident in the UK.
EEA nationals hoping to apply for residence status in the UK under the EU Settlement Scheme, amongst other requirements, must be residing in the UK prior to the 31 December 2020. Non-EEA family members may be able to apply for leave to enter the UK after the end of the Brexit transition period, on the basis that the relationship with the relevant EU national existed prior to 31 December 2020 and that the relevant EU national was duly resident in the UK before the deadline.
However, it is unclear what will happen to derivative right applications after the end of the transition period as these rights are derived directly from EU Case Law which will not be binding on the UK after Brexit. There has been no further clarity on how these rights may be implemented into UK domestic law, and whether applicants will continue to be able to rely on the cases of Chen, Zambrano, Teixeira, and Ibrahim in order to reside in the UK.
An application for the EU Settlement Scheme as a person with a derivative right is by no means straightforward. Should you require assistance with such an application, Gherson has extensive experience with EU Settlement Scheme applications.
Gherson continues to monitor any immigration updates closely. The information published in this blog is accurate at the time of posting and may change. Please continue to visit our website for further updates.
The information in this blog is for general information purposes only and does not purport to be comprehensive or to provide legal advice. Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information and law is current as of the date of publication it should be stressed that, due to the passage of time, this does not necessarily reflect the present legal position. Gherson accepts no responsibility for loss which may arise from accessing or reliance on information contained in this blog. For formal advice on the current law please don't hesitate to contact Gherson. Legal advice is only provided pursuant to a written agreement, identified as such, and signed by the client and by or on behalf of Gherson.
©Gherson 2020
For advice on immigration, nationality, extradition or human rights, please contact us now.
Nightingale House
65 Curzon Street
W1J 8PE
Gherson is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority
SRA Number 514799
© Gherson 2016-2021
Design by Moore-Wilson


The normal level of the Blue Beck at Rawcliffe in average weather conditions is between -0.02m and 0.82m. It has been between these levels for at least 151 days in the past year.
The usual range of the Blue Beck at Rawcliffe in more extreme weather conditions is between -0.01m and 1.01m. It has been between these levels for 90% of the time since monitoring began.
The highest level ever recorded at the Blue Beck at Rawcliffe is 3.84m, reached on Sunday 27th December 2015 at 1:00pm.


text:
:: Title :: Interview with Margaret Barry about meeting her husband
Barry, Margaret [vocal]
Lomax, Alan [vocal]
:: Setting :: Alan Lomax's flat
:: Location :: London (None), London (England)
:: Culture :: Irish, Irish Traveller
:: Session :: Margaret Barry III 11/53
:: Reference Information :: T3319.0, Track 11 (00:02:00)
1 - Interviews with and songs sung and played by Margaret Barry in London. The last tape in the session, T3462, was recorded at a song swap in Lomax's flat, featuring Isla Cameron and Jeannie Robertson (included in the Scotland collection) and Jean Ritchie (whose songs are included in both, depending on the context of her songs). [Source: Editor]
0 - Margaret Barry tells the story of meeting her husband. "If I had as much sense as I have now I believe I wouldn't have went through all that I went through - in the line of marriage, anyhow." [Source: Editor]
:: Collection :: Ireland 1951 and 1953


The LV-20 is equipped with high-speed injection valves that minimize standard usage and decrease laboratory operating costs for expensive standards. The high-speed injection valves inject user programmed volumes of standard with no excess overfill volume that fixed-loop based systems require to operate.
All LV-20 functions are programmed using the touchscreen and Windows® CE software on the Eclipse 4660 purge-and-trap sample concentrator.


text:
Calais News
Glide through Winter at the New Downtown Skating Rink
Read More stabinskiDec 02,2020
Dunkin Donuts Donates to Food Pantries
Kaileigh Deacon
As Thanksgiving ends and December begins our thoughts turn to the holidays and Christmas. Not everyone has the same opportunities at Christmas and some families don't have the means to give their loved ones all they feel they deserve.
It's times like these that living in a small community is a wonderful thing. Because coming together is what they do best. For three years Dunkin Donuts has been only one of the groups around our area working hard to make sure that kids get something to open on Christmas morning.
Stuff the Bus Returns this Saturday
Stuff the Bus, a Christmas gift collection program spearheaded by Baileyville Police Chief Bob Fitzsimmons, will kick off its fifth year this Saturday. He and other volunteers will be at Walmart and at Marden's collecting items for kids of all ages.
Walgreens Offers Rapid COVID-19 Testing
The Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has recently partnered with some Walgreens locations across the state to offer free drive-through rapid COVID-19 antigen testing. This includes the Calais and Machias Walgreens locations.
Wreaths for Hope
If there's one thing we've learned since 2020 started is that we could all use some more hope. The idea of giving hope to people who need it, isn't new to Wreaths for Hope. In fact, it's in their name. Christmas may look a little different this year but the message it brings of hope, joy, and peace remains the same and so does the mission of Wreaths for Hope.
Business Owners Challenge Others to Donate to Santa's Helpers
Santa's Helpers, the longest-running Christmas assistance program in the county, is put forth annually by the Calais Lions Club. The program depends on donations from businesses, organizations, and individuals to help local families in need have a merrier Christmas.
Calais Free Library Finds Way to Keep Children Reading Throughout Pandemic
Natalie Boomer
Although Calais Free Library is not open to children at this time, librarians there have been brainstorming ways to keep them involved in reading throughout the remainder of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tom, the Office Cat
Tom was excited to see the decorations and wishes everyone a Merry Christmas!
Lioness Christmas Parade Brought Much Needed Holiday Cheer
With other events cancelled throughout the year due to coronavirus concerns, the 23rd annual Lioness Christmas Parade went on as planned, but not without having to make some adjustments from prior years.
Stuff the Bus Program Brings True Christmas Joy to All Involved
Santa's elves are usually seen clad in green and red, but most of the "elves" who volunteered at Saturday's Stuff the Bus event wore uniforms from various local law enforcement agencies. That's because the Stuff the Bus program is one created by Baileyville Police Chief Bob Fitzsimmons.
International Friendship Prevails
On Friday, the Town of St. Stephen posted to its Facebook page a photo of a Canadian/U.S. flag that had been hung on the downtown wharf's lighthouse. Included in the post was the following sentiment directed to the town's U.S. neighbors: "We miss our neighbours in Calais, and wish you all a safe and merry Christmas parade this evening. While we may not be able to be there in person, we have placed this flag on the Calais-facing side of our lighthouse so that we are with you in spirit today!" (Photo by Jayna Smith)
DLLT to Host Annual Christmas Bird Count
Every year Downeast Lakes Land Trust hosts a Christmas Bird Count. To help stop the spread of COVID-19, there will be some modifications to the event.
On the morning of December 14th, community members are welcome to venture out into the Grand Lake Stream area to record what birds they see.
Calais Middle/High School Sees Increase in Remote Learners
Calais schools recently reopened for those students opting for in-person learning. The 2020-21 school year began back in mid-September, with parents having the choice to send their students for in-person learning every other day, using the hybrid model, or keep them home full-time to work remotely.
Take a Book, Share a Book at Lana's Free Little Library
Local Lana Faulkner has created a little library in a tiny building. It sits in front of her Baring home with a purpose to share her passion of reading with community members.
"I started chartering mine about three years ago. It started out as a small structure that housed a good selection of books, to an actual building that you can go into and browse the fully-stocked book shelves," said Faulkner.
A New Kind of Rock
How much money would you pay someone to rock in a rocking chair? You read that right! Pay someone to rock in a rocking chair! Well, the students of the Calais High School Student Council and National Honor Society have made one of their biggest fundraisers and charity events the Annual Rock-a-thon.
Each year the students of the Student Council and National Honor Society work to gather funds for their Rock-a-thon event which goes towards giving students gifts who might not otherwise receive at Christmas time.
Pandemic Adds Challenges for Local Scouts
Boy Scouting in the area has been a longstanding tradition, but this year, due to the coronavirus pandemic, fundraising events have had to be cancelled and meetings and activities modified. Still, it is not stopping kids from enjoying the scouting experience.
Down East Hospice Volunteers of Washington County Congratulates New Hospice Volunteers
Calais Gets Green Light for Winter Sports Season
The question on everyone's minds lately has been, "What will the future hold?" For students all around the state and many here in the Calais area, the question has been asked a lot. With winter sports, especially basketball, being such a big part of people's lives, the question of whether or not athletes would be able to play has been a big one.
Christmas Parade Lights Up Baileyville
After inclement weather resulted in Baileyville's Holiday Committee needing to postpone the town's annual Christmas Parade from Saturday, Dec. 5 to Friday, Dec. 11, it went off without a hitch and no one was disappointed.
Princeton, Woodland Schools Move Back to Remote Learning
Superintendent of Schools Pat Metta informed parents, students, and staff on Sunday, Dec. 13 that Woodland Elementary and Jr./Sr. High Schools would be closed the following day and students of both would be moving back to remote learning effective Tuesday, Dec. 15.
Small Businesses Make Shopping Locally Easier than Ever
Shopping locally has never been easier, with most businesses in Calais offering curbside pick up and some even scheduling private shopping experiences. Such is the case at two downtown businesses, Rachel Ashley Jewelers, at 293 Main Street, and Artemis's Attic, at 297 Main Street.
Senator Marianne Moore Takes Her Seat
Senator Marianne Moore at her seat during "Swearing-In Day" for the Maine State Senate at the Augusta Civic Center on December 2. Now that the 130th Maine Senate has convened, committees will begin their legislative work in January. Senator Moore was reelected in November to represent Senate District 6 which includes the municipalities of Gouldsboro, Sullivan, Winter Harbor and part of East Hancock Unorganized Territory in Hancock County and all municipalities and unorganized territories in Washington County. (Submitted photo)
Princeton's MSB Provides Winter Accessories to Community Members in Need
Machias Savings Bank in Princeton has its own version of a giving tree, set up outside the branch to help anyone in need of winter accessories. Among the items available are socks, hats, scarves, gloves, and mittens.
According to branch manager Eryn Meeker, all are welcome to simply drive up and choose their needed accessory or accessories. There is no charge for any of the items.
Children in Calais Parish Send Christmas Cards to Residents of Assisted Living Home
"God can move mountains with the smallest gesture of kindness!"
The words of Marc Podschlne, the director of faith formation of St. Kateri Tekakwitha Parish, are an absolute truth embraced by the children of Immaculate Conception Church in Calais and St. James the Greater Church in Baileyville.
"Last week, they colored, drew pictures on, and personalized Christmas cards for the residents of Washington Place, an assisted living home in Calais," said Podschlne.
Joy in Grand Lake Stream
Located on the dam, a photo of the season of "JOY." (Photo by Steve Schaefer of GLS)
Earthquake Rattles Robbinston and Beyond
On the morning of Wednesday, Dec. 9, social media reports from many in the area noted "rattles" and "rumbles." According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), a magnitude 3 earthquake occurred around 7:30 a.m. It had a depth of roughly 4.784 miles.
The epicenter of the quake was at Trimble Mountain, and its effects were felt as far away as Baileyville. No damage was reported.
Have Your Christmas Tree Picked Up After the Holiday Season for Only $5
When the holiday season comes to an end and you're ready to start the new year, call Calais High School Student Council and Jobs for Maine's Graduates to come collect your Christmas tree!
"For the cost of $5 students from these organizations are willing to gather discarded Christmas trees over the holiday break, Dec. 26 to Jan. 8," said Lori Ellis, student council adviser.
Woman Starts Gift Card Drive to Show Appreciation of Local Law Enforcement Officers
In an effort to spread some holiday cheer and show some appreciation for law enforcement officers, a local woman teamed up with others to purchase gift cards for each officer of Baileyville Police Department.
Police Warn of Fines for Windshields Not Clear of Ice and Snow
When the temperatures fall and one wants to reach his or her destination as quickly as possible, hurrying to the car and driving off without much thought seems like a common thing to do. Those not taking the few minutes necessary to brush off the snow and ice before hitting the road, however, pose a threat with the increased likelihood of an accident due to an obstruction of view--and police will take notice.
Sen. Marianne Moore Reappointed as Lead Republican on HHS Committee
Senator Marianne Moore has been reappointed to serve as the lead Republican senator on the legislature's Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services. This will be her second term on the committee. At a time when a global pandemic dominates the news the work of this committee will be more important than ever, and Sen. Moore will be certain that the voices of Washington County and the Hancock County towns in her district will be heard in Augusta.
Pratt Donation Campaign Brings in $6,000 for Local Food Pantries
For about the last ten years, Ian Pratt at Pratt Cars has held a donation-match campaign throughout the month of November that helps bring in needed funds to area food pantries. His idea came to fruition after realizing how great the needs are for the pantries in Washington County.
Angel Tree Donations by Mill Employees Increase this Year
The Angel Trees at St. Croix Tissue and Woodland Pulp were both colorful and overflowing with wrapped gifts last week. 752 tags were picked off the Angel Trees around the mill and filled by employees for local children.
That number was up almost 200 tags from last year. Mill employees responded with additional generosity this year to the many unexpected financial struggles that have come with 2020.
The gifts will be delivered to students at schools in Baileyville, Princeton, and Topsfield in hopes of helping those children have a merrier Christmas.
Alexander Grange Hosts Annual Wreaths Across America Ceremony
Alexander Grange #304 held its annual Wreaths Across America Ceremony on Saturday, December 19th.
At noon grangers, veterans, and community members gathered outside of the Alexander town office to take part in a wreath-laying ceremony.
Blue Devil Fund Looks to Inspire Love of Reading
In a world of technology and instant access to information, it's hard for some to imagine what the appeal of paper between two covers can be, but for many, it's the pathway to the imagination as well as a life of learning and growing. For the local non-profit Blue Devil Fund, they understand the importance of reading and giving that gift to kids to build strong foundations.
Santa Takes a Ride Through Baileyville and Baring
On Sunday, Santa Claus visited every street in Baileyville and Baring, thanks to the fire department and holiday committee in the town. The lights and sirens of the fire truck let children and their families know when to step outside to give Santa a big wave.
List of Lights Includes Over 100 Homes Decorated for Christmas
Last month, in an effort to spread some much-needed cheer, residents were encouraged to decorate their home for the holidays, perhaps a bit earlier than usual. Businesses and individuals were quick to offer up prizes for a contest, and well over 100 people requested to be put on the "List of Lights," which allowed for folks to travel around town to enjoy the lights without missing any of the fantastic displays.
CHS Senior Accepted to Harvard
A local student has been accepted to Harvard, a private Ivy League university in Cambridge, Massachusetts and the oldest institution of higher education in the country. Calais High School's Hannah Gadway is just one of 747 accepted to Harvard's Class of 2025 from the 10,086 who applied through the early action program.
Gift Drive Provides Christmas Presents to Assisted Living Facilities
When people think of Christmas gifts, sometimes the older population is not the first to be thought of. This was not the case this year for residents at area assisted living facilities, thanks to the generosity of local woman Tomi Ellsmore, along with some help from others, who made sure every resident received a gift.
Freedom Studies - Two Eastern Maine Patriots
Jonathan Reisman
Happy New Year from your team at The Calais Advertiser!
In the past year, we have been living in extremely difficult times that stressed our community and we had struggles. However, from these difficulties, our resolve has strengthened with a solid response to the pandemic. We are saddened for those in the community that have passed away from the virus. Our prayers are with their loved ones and for their recovery. We are extremely grateful to our health care workers, Calais Regional Hospital and all first responders who are keeping us safe and healthy.
A Christmas Celebration
Below freezing temperatures and a bit of wind wouldn't stop the youth at United Methodist Church in Calais from celebrating the meaning of the Christmas season. The group met outside the church at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday and again on Wednesday to hold a live Nativity scene.
Sewall Memorial Congregational Church
Bonnie Lyons
We will not be having church services again until Palm Sunday.
Helen Brooks is shining the front window of the church in memory of her husbands brother Charles Brooks. He was killed when his platoon landed in Italy on December 24, 1943. He was only 19 years old. See photo below.
Santa and the Grinch Get a Tour of Calais, Thanks to Fire Association
Members of the Calais Fire Association, in a normal, non-pandemic year, keep busy with many community events they host for the children. Their annual Easter Bunny visit and egg hunt draws hundreds to the fire station every year, while their Fourth of July games at the athletic complex have been a community tradition for years. Also a popular tradition is the annual visit with Santa, a highly-anticipated event at the fire station.


text:
Trump's Deranged Theory That Democrats Would Replace Biden Might Have Helped Him Lose 2020
The president was obsessed with the idea that Democrats would strip the primary win from Joe Biden and nominate Hillary Clinton or Michelle Obama instead, reporter Michael Bender writes in an upcoming book.
By Caleb Ecarma
By Stefani Reynolds/Bloomberg/Getty Images.
In early 2020, a frustrated and furious Donald Trump described Joe Biden as "a mental retard" while struggling to cope with his own placement in early polls, according to a passage from "Frankly, We Did Win This Election": The Inside Story of How Trump Lost, a forthcoming book by senior Wall Street Journal reporter Michael Bender. The author notes that Trump vented his anger at the time by interrupting "a policy meeting in the Oval Office to ask, 'How am I losing in the polls to a mental retard?'"
In another moment Bender writes that Trump held back on focusing his firepower on Biden during the primary stage of the election because he was convinced that the Democratic Party was scheming to switch out now president Biden for a different candidate—such as Hillary Clinton or Michelle Obama—over the summer. The source of this conspiracy theory, per Bender, was Dick Morris, a former Clinton White House adviser who was "quietly advising Trump" last year. "Dick Morris told Trump that Biden was too old and too prone to gaffes to be the nominee," Bender writes, while others in Trumpworld felt Biden would exit the race and be replaced by someone else if Trump began bashing him too hard. "Others said Fox News anchor Sean Hannity expressed concern that Biden would collapse under a sustained attack from Trump."
According to Bender, Trump also felt that his attack strategy had backfired during the first stage of the Democratic primary. "The president, meanwhile, had often complained that his early attack on [Elizabeth] Warren had damaged her presidential bid, which he regretted because he viewed her as an easier opponent than Biden," Bender writes. "Now he worried that a heavy blitz of attack ads would hasten the secret plot being hatched by Democrats, and his mind raced with who they might select in Biden's place." During a meeting held the month after the coronavirus outbreak hit the U.S., Trump expressed his Biden replacement theory to advisers, saying that Democratic leadership would "realize [Biden is] old, and they're going to give it to somebody else. They're going to give it to Hillary, or they're going to give it to Michelle Obama."
Order "Frankly, We Did Win This Election" on Amazon or Bookshop.
One person in Trump's circle did work to put a stop to this absurd belief, which Trump apparently clung to so deeply that he "had cited it as a reason to hold off on heavy spending against Biden earlier in the month." Bender writes that Trump campaign pollster Tony Fabrizio "devoted nearly an entire page of [a campaign memo] to debunking a conspiracy theory that had bubbled up inside Trump World, including with the president, that Democrats were going to steal Biden's nomination at the convention." In the memo, Fabrizio reportedly wrote, "I know there is some concern (which I strenuously disagree with) that if we go after Biden too soon, we can collapse him, and the Dems will replace him at their convention. I know POTUS tends to share this opinion." Bender adds: "The pollster aimed to debunk the theory by outlining the remaining Democratic primaries, in which Biden had no significant challenger, and the delegate math to secure the nomination. Biden would have enough delegates to secure the nomination in just three weeks, Fabrizio explained, and it would be mathematically impossible to steal it in four weeks."
The book, which is slated for an August 10 release and will be published by Twelve, is one of several highly anticipated postmortem accounts of Trump's 2020 defeat. Bender conducted extensive research for the book, interviewing more than 150 people, including Trump, whom he traveled to Mar-a-Lago on at least two occasions to meet with.
All products featured on Vanity Fair are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission.
— How the University of Iowa Became Ground Zero for the Cancel Culture Wars
— Inside the New York Post's Bogus-Story Blowup
— The Mothers of 15 Black Men Killed by Police Remember Their Losses
— "I Can't Abandon My Name": The Sacklers and Me
— This Secretive Government Unit Is Saving American Lives Around the World
— Trump's Inner Circle Is Terrified the Feds Are Coming for Them Next
— Why Gavin Newsom Is Thrilled About Caitlyn Jenner's Run for Governor
— Can Cable News Pass the Post-Trump Test?
— From the Archive: The Life Breonna Taylor Lived, in the Words of Her Mother
Caleb Ecarma
Caleb Ecarma is a staff reporter at Vanity Fair based in Washington, D.C. He has been covering media and politics since 2016, previously writing for USA Today and Mediaite before joining VF in 2020. A dual citizen of the U.S. and the Philippines who hails from rural South Carolina, he... Read more
See More By Caleb Ecarma »
You'll Never Believe It but Hillary Clinton Did Not, in Fact, Spy On Trump's White House
In less breaking news, Donald Trump remains a moron.
Rupert Murdoch Knees Trump in the Balls While He's Doubled Over Coughing Up Blood
The message from the Murdoch-owned New York Post, Wall Street Journal, and Fox News is clear: Pack your bags, bitch. You're done.
Ivanka Trump: Hell Yeah I Knew My Father's Stolen Election Claims Were Bullshit
In the first January 6 committee hearing, the former first daughter threw Donald Trump, AKA her dad, under the bus.


text:
Karen Kraft, född den 3 maj 1969 i San Mateo, Kalifornien, är en amerikansk roddare.

Hon tog OS-brons i tvåa utan styrman i samband med de olympiska roddtävlingarna 2000 i Sydney.

Referenser

Källor

Externa länkar
Sports-reference.com

Amerikanska roddare
Amerikanska olympiska bronsmedaljörer
Olympiska bronsmedaljörer 2000
Amerikanska olympiska silvermedaljörer
Olympiska silvermedaljörer 1996
Tävlande vid olympiska sommarspelen 1996 från USA
Tävlande i rodd vid olympiska sommarspelen 1996
Tävlande vid olympiska sommarspelen 2000 från USA
Tävlande i rodd vid olympiska sommarspelen 2000
Personer från San Mateo County
Födda 1969
Levande personer
Kvinnor

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaWikipedia


Fill out the form on the page linked to receive 10 FREE Promise Cards. Promise cards act as motivational tools and a symbol of commitment. Write your promise then give your card to a friend or family member.
Click "Get It Now" then fill out the form with your name and postal details. You can also print them if you prefer.
Because I said I would is a social movement and nonprofit dedicated to the betterment of humanity through promises made and kept.


text:
package edu.teco.dnd.eclipse.preferences;

import org.eclipse.osgi.util.NLS;

public class Messages extends NLS {
	private static final String BUNDLE_NAME = "edu.teco.dnd.eclipse.preferences.messages"; //$NON-NLS-1$
	public static String Preferences_GENERAL_SETTINGS;
	public static String PreferencesNetwork_ADDRESS_ANNOUNCE;
	public static String PreferencesNetwork_ADDRESS_FOR_ECLIPSE;
	public static String PreferencesNetwork_ADDRESS_FOR_MULTICASTS;
	public static String PreferencesNetwork_BEACON_INTERVAL;
	public static String PreferencesNetwork_DESCRIPTION;
	public static String PreferencesNetwork_NETWORK_FOR_MULTICASTS;
	public static String PreferencesNetwork_NETWORK_INTERFACE;
	public static String PreferencesNetwork_PORT_ANNOUNCE;
	public static String PreferencesNetwork_PORT_FOR_ECLIPSE;
	public static String PreferencesNetwork_PORT_FOR_MULTICASTS;
	public static String TextCheck_INVALID_IP_ADDRESS;
	public static String TextCheck_INVALID_NETWORK_INTERFACE;
	public static String TextCheck_INVALID_PORT_NUMBER;
	public static String TextCheck_WARNING;
	static {
		// initialize resource bundle
		NLS.initializeMessages(BUNDLE_NAME, Messages.class);
	}

	private Messages() {
	}
}

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


[by Hwang So-hee] The fierce cold weather has become stagnant, and you can even feel warm spring energy during the day time. While we are welcoming the news of spring, our skin is on red alert due to dryness of changing season.
During the changing season, the temperature and humidity change greatly, and the skin becomes easily sensitive and prone to blemishes. In order to keep the skin that is sensitive to environmental change healthy, it is important to understand the skin condition and manage it properly.
Let's start the spring with a special skin care method that can fill the moisture in the turn of the season when the skin health is likely to collapse.
The most important thing before rehydration is the deep cleansing to thoroughly clean deep in the pore to remove dirt and waste. In times of frequent climate change, sebaceous follicles block the pores and build up dead skin cells, making it difficult to absorb nutrients properly.
The 3CE White Milk Pack to Foam is uses the soft white milk and clay cleansing ingredient to remove excess sebum and pores to help keep the skin clean. It contains oatmeal and honey extract ingredients to help maintain skin moisture and is excellent for preventing skin dryness.
After cleansing away all of the waste, it is time to supply hydration to your skin with nutrition packed mask pack. After cleansing, remove the remaining water, remove the appropriate amount of toner on the cosmetic pad, tidy up the skin texture, and apply the essence mask pack containing hyaluronic acid.
3CE Back to Baby Clearing Treatment Mask has peeling essence that smooths skin texture and the hydration mask replenishes moisture, creating a healthy, clear skin. The non-irritant mask is suitable for daily use even for skin is sensitive and rough with dead skin cells.
It is too early to be relieved with a mask pack. If you want a perfect moisture, use a mask pack and follow with moisturizing cream to prevent moisture loss.
▶ Managing Dry Skin in Spring, Let's Find Out in Advance!


Avatar, Clash of the Titans, First Battle of Manassas?
Today's post comes from National Archives Office of Strategy and Communications staff writer Rob Crotty. Long before blue Nav'is were defending their home planet Pandora from Colonel Quaritch, another fight was taking place on American soil: the Civil War. Worlds apart they may be, but both conflicts were captured in 3-D. Join us at the … Continue reading Avatar, Clash of the Titans, First Battle of Manassas?


Marc Savard and Don Hasselback have raised awareness of concussions and the toll head trauma can take on the individual, as an athlete and in everyday life.
A concussion results from head trauma and can result in confusion, memory loss, and loss of consciousness. Concussions are a common injury, with over 1 million cases reported per year in the United States alone. Sports commonly associated with concussion include football, soccer, hockey, boxing, lacrosse and of course, hockey. As many as 10% of college and 20% of high school football players will suffer from a concussion annually.
Symptoms of a concussion include headache, dizziness, nausea and or vomiting, slurred or incoherent speech, and loss of balance and coordination. Symptoms may develop immediately after injury or develop over a period minutes to hours.
There are 3 grades of concussion. Grade 1 is the least severe and involves "transient" confusion lasting less than 15 minutes and without loss of consciousness. Grade 2 is more significant with symptoms of confusion or mental status changes lasting more than 15 minutes but without loss of consciousness. Any concussion resulting in loss of consciousness is categorized as Grade 3. The more information you have about your athlete prior to injury the better. For example, pre-season (pre-injury) baseline testing helps the physician gauge and grade the extent of injury.
There are several well-published guidelines to help physicians determine when it is safe for athletes to return to play after a concussion. The guidelines are somewhat controversial, but all agree no player should return to sports until symptoms are completely resolved. Patients with symptoms lasting more than 15 minutes or who exhibit memory loss should be restricted from sports participation for at least 1 week. Any player who loses consciousness should be evaluated in the emergency room by medical personnel. For a Grade 3 concussion, some guidelines suggest that the athlete should not return to play for a minimum of 1 month or longer. If a player sustains multiple concussions, some suggest that the season should be terminated. It is important that players, parents, coaches, trainers and physicians understand the serious nature of concussions.
Imaging of the brain with CT or MRI is usually not indicated unless the patient's symptoms are severe or if there has been loss of consciousness. MRI and CT scans of patient's with concussion are usually normal in the acute phase, although on rare occasions edema and bleeding in or around the brain can be seen. Follow-up CT and MRI scans can show brain atrophy. Brain function measurements using MRI can be abnormal, corresponding to decreased performance on neuropsychological testing.
Autopsy studies of former football players and boxers have shown brain injury due to multiple and repetitive head trauma resulting in chronic traumatic encephalopathy with accumulation of large amounts of tau protein in areas of the brain responsible for mood, emotion and executive functioning. These same proteins are found in patients with Alzheimer's disease.
Protective gear such as helmets and mouth guards can reduce the incidence of concussion, but cannot completely prevent against it. Education on the risks associated with concussion is essential.
Prompt diagnosis, appropriate restrictions, and treatment may reduce the risk of further injury, but the long term consequences are not fully known.
Concussion is a very serious and potentially life changing/threatening disorder. To assist in the medical evaluation secure a baseline of your athlete and be sure he/she wears appropriate safety gear to minimize impact and trauma.


will be assigned during a ceremony that will take place in Bordeaux (France) during ICALP 2010 (July 5-12, 2010).
combinatorial optimization, and graph algorithms.
One outstanding contribution is his shaping of the field of algorithm engineering, most prominently represented by LEDA, the Library of Efficient Data Types and Algorithms, which was initiated and originally written by Kurt Mehlhorn and Stefan Näher. The LEDA book is a shining example of theory meets practice with its interweaving of theoretical analysis and careful software engineering. Besides efficiency, the library impresses by the treatment of correctness, let it be in the direction of robust, consistent and at the same time efficient geometric computation or in the direction of the employment of certificates which allow checking of results independent of the correctness of algorithms and their implementation.
Nowadays LEDA is used extensively both in academia and industry and it has stimulated the development of numerous other more specialized libraries for combinatorial algorithms.
Equally impressive to its scientific contributions is his service to the computer science community. He was a driving force behind the establishment of the Max Planck Institute for Informatics and the Research Center for Computer Science Schloss Dagstuhl, both indispensable hubs for the exchange of ideas in computer science. He is also an initiator for ESA, the European Symposium on Algorithms and for a series of European projects (ALCOM, CGAL) integrating European algorithm research.
Kurt Mehlhorn is a dedicated teacher. His talks are excellent examples of clarity. He has written several books, including a three volume EATCS Monograph on Data Structures and Algorithms, which has been a prime source for students and researchers in the field for many years. An impressive list of his PhD students have by now become prominent scientists.
His dedication to science and education has made him a role model for colleagues and young scientists. Kurt Mehlhorn clearly deserves this distinction which we are both happy and proud to award to him.


Give the gift of membership to your friends and family and save 50% off Star, Pulsar, Supernova and Galaxy levels. Purchase your gift memberships online below, stop by the guest services desk, or call Sarah Mersereau at 804.864.1449. Sale ends December 10 at 5:00 pm.
This offer is only valid on gift memberships purchased by current, active members.
Give the gift of membership to your friends and family and save 50% off Star, Pulsar, Supernova and Galaxy levels. Purchase your gift memberships online, stop by the guest services desk, or call 804.864.1449. Sale ends December 13 at 5:00 pm.
If you would like a Science Museum of Virginia membership and are friends with a current member, the current member can purchase a membership for you at half-price!
Give the gift of membership to your friends and family and save 50% off Star, Pulsar, Supernova and Galaxy levels. Purchase your gift memberships online, stop by the guest services desk, or call 804.864.1449. Sale ends December 17 at 5:00 pm.
Hint: it's all about who you know.
Through Monday, December 19, current members of the Science Museum of Virginia can purchase gift memberships for 50% off.
Call 804.864.1449 or stop by the guest services desk to purchase. Discount does not apply to renewal of current memberships; this offer is not available online.
So if you're interested in joining, ask around to see if any family/friends are members and willing to purchase a membership for you!
• A year of unlimited FREE admission to the Science Museum of Virginia and more than 290 science and technology centers worldwide.
Purchase a membership to Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens by the end of today (March 31), and save $10 off the regular price. So a family membership is $75 after discount, an individual is $50, and teachers/students are only $25! With the WaterPlay fountains and Children's Garden, it's a fun summer hangout for kids.
And did you know? (I didn't) All but $16 of your membership fee is considered a donation to Lewis Ginter and therefore tax deductible.


Home Biafra Featured IPOB BIAFRA ABAKALIKI: EBONYI STATE IPOB INAUGURATE MORE FAMILY UNITS AS BIAFRA REFERENDUM DRAW CLOSER.
BIAFRA ABAKALIKI: EBONYI STATE IPOB INAUGURATE MORE FAMILY UNITS AS BIAFRA REFERENDUM DRAW CLOSER.
The Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB) in Ebonyi state Abakaliki province on Thursday 11, October 2018 inaugurated another vibrant family unit at Ishi-eke in Ebonyi LGA Ebonyi north senatorial district Ebonyi state. The unit is Ishi-eke family unit 1.
Many came out to identify with IPOB in the quest for the restoration of Biafra as they pledged total commitment and support in contributing to the success of IPOB not just in their jurisdiction but to the entire state and Biafra land as referendum is being anticipated to be conducted in no distant time.
Before the inauguration Mazi Okeh Chukwuma introduced the guests to the inauguration and appreciated the members and the organizers of the family especially the unit coordinator.
Mazi Igwe Ogbonnaya the Ebonyi state coordinator took time to educate them on what IPOB stand for, her achievements and expectations. He enjoined them to put in their best to action in making sure that the gospel for Biafra restoration gets to the nooks and crannies of their jurisdiction because our people need to be informed and educated on what is happening, what is to come and what is anticipated of them.
Mazi Chukwuma Okeh the Ebonyi LGA coordinator who performed the inauguration advised them to work in love and harmony which drives IPOB families worldwide, he urged the members and the principal officers to always give their total support to the coordinator because without their support, he will not achieve much, "You need support your coordinator because if he fails, you all failed". Mazi Okeh stated.
Opportunity was given to the people to ask questions in areas that they need clarifications and to make contributions where necessary, many asked questions and some made meaningful contributions which was duly responded by the superior principal officers in attendance.
Elder Nwankwo Alloy suggested that the IPOB oath of allegiance should be translated to all the indigenous Biafra languages for better and easy understanding.
Nkwuda Ikechukwu asked to know if it is a must that all the members of IPOB will be converted to Judaism religion and reacting to that, Mazi Igwe Ogbonnaya said " No" that everybody is free to be identified with any religion of his or her choice.
Mazi Ogeh Friday Igiri after appreciating them for their zeal to work for Biafra restoration and actualization, he asked them to always support the media in the area of information gathering to help disseminate to the world what is happening in Biafra land, he noted that "the Nigeria brown envelope media will not do it hence, the need for us to do it"
Shortly before the closing prayer led by Mazi Igwe Ogbonnaya the state coordinator, the newly inaugurated family unit coordinator Mazi Ajibo Friday for and on behalf of the entire unit appreciated the state coordinator, the local government area coordinator and his deputy Mazi Ogodo Uchemna as well as those who came and contributed in one way or the other to see that the establishment and the inauguration of the family unit was successfully done.


Local On-Demand Economy: What's Driving Supply?
The success of companies in the local on-demand economy (LODE) hinges on creating network effect and balance in two sided marketplaces (supply and demand). These must grow together in unison, and in a step function that usually leads with adequate supply (i.e., enough Uber drivers).
Last week we examined demand, so now it's time to zero in on these supply-side dynamics. There are many factors including economic (unemployment rates), geographic (urbanization) and generational (millennial work habits). These are all colliding to form the "1099 economy" at the heart of LODE.
A related excerpt from our LODE white paper is below. Consider it a primer for the discussion we'll have on stage at BIA/Kelsey NOW. Let me know if you'd like to participate (mbolandATbiakelsey.com) and stay tuned for lots more coverage.
Next week's excerpt: LODE's Impact on Local Media.
The two-sided marketplaces that define LODE mean that user and service provider growth must happen in approximate balance. There are unique market factors that create that balance and drive growth on each side of the supply/demand equation. The demand drivers were just covered.
For the supply side, LODE is keeping pace as its financial and lifestyle benefits are made known to service providers. This is important because the step function that defines LODE's supply/demand balance usually starts with the supply side (i.e. enough Uber drivers).
This has been driven (excuse the pun) partly by high unemployment rates that create a larger eligible pool of service providers. For example, Uber had 160,000 drivers at the end of 2014. 40,000 signed up in December alone, and its cumulative total is doubling every six months.
Adequate supply is also driven by larger trends such as the percentage of the population that is concentrated in urban areas. This creates a larger eligible pool of suppliers. It also concentrates demand within a defined area, which provides ROI incentive for suppliers to operate.
Drilling down to more direct and tangible motives, there are often economic benefits for service providers. As mentioned above, reduction in marketing and operational costs enable individuals to sidestep traditional barriers to entrepreneurship. And some LODE services offer quick revenue.
A study by Princeton economist Alan B. Krueger reports that Uber drivers earn $19 per hour on average, and a majority are very satisfied. Drivers were also proven to work fewer hours and earn more than taxi drivers (though they must handle some expenses that taxi drivers don't).
The Kreuger report also shows that driver growth isn't receding even as some factors — such as high unemployment — abate. And as Uber lowers rates to the initial detriment of drivers, it argues that increased demand counteracts potential losses (per second order effect outlined earlier).
There is also the matter of flexibility. LODE is causing a cultural shift in the way people think about work. It's chipping away at a centuries-long societal construct and mindset about working for companies. Ask any Uber driver how much he likes being able to create his own hours.
Though corporations absorb risk and create community — a benefit established as 20th century industrialization and urbanization created the welfare state we now know they also require sizable and sometimes inconvenient commitments from their employees.
And so a key constituency of the emerging 1099 economy has become individuals that require this flexibility out of necessity: students, contract employees, parents, people with multiple jobs. The ability to define one's hours has been one of the biggest boons for LODE service providers.
For example, most Uber drivers work less than 15 hours per week, according to the Krueger study. According to a driver survey in the report, most are already employed full or part time. Earning additional income was stated as the primary benefit of being an Uber driver.
This flexibility is also perfect for a demographic group examined above in a different context: Millennials. The characteristic flexible hours that several LODE services offer could be form-fitted for a generation that doesn't want to be told when to come to work.
Local On-Demand Economy: What's Driving Supply?
The Local On-Demand Economy: What's Driving its Demand?
The Local On-Demand Economy: What's Driving its Demand?
The Local On-Demand Economy: What's it Worth?
The Local On-Demand Economy: What's it Worth?


14 Best Standoffs For Acrylic Frames Images On Pinterest. Enhance the appearance of your signage or graphic display by using quality wall standoffs for acrylic frames, Machined from the highest grade stainless steel, brass or aluminum with numerous finishes to match your aesthetic and mounting environment. Azar Displays 8.5 In. X 14 In. Acrylic Standoff Sign. These acrylic wall mount sign holders add elegance to your professional environment with clear acrylic wall mount frames with silver satin aluminum caps and standoffs. Frames can be used vertically or horizontally. When installed the display will stand away from the wall, giving the display a stylish contemporary appearance.


DESOTO COUNTY, Miss. — Weekend lane closures on I-55 in Desoto County will slow traffic for those traveling in the area.
Construction crews will be installing poles and guardrails a mile north of Star Landing Road and one mile north of Hernando this Saturday, July 22.
At both locations drivers can expect to encounter single lane closures.
Crews will return the next day to begin installing overhead messages boards.
The work will begin at the Hernando site at 5 a.m. and will shut down the far right lane heading northbound on I-55.
At 10 a.m., all northbound lanes on I-55 will be closed for approximately 20 minutes.
The far right lane is expected to be reopened by noon.
Once complete, the construction crews will then head north to the Star Landing site where they will block the right hand lane until 6 p.m.
The entire interstate will be closed for 20 minutes at 5 p.m.
Drivers are encouraged to take alternate routes and use extreme caution in work zones.


text:
Video-Photo
Outdoor hockey, home games and taxes
The 2018 Winter Classic will feature the New York Rangers against the Sabres at Citi Field.
Outdoor hockey, home games and taxes The 2018 Winter Classic will feature the New York Rangers against the Sabres at Citi Field. Check out this story on stargazette.com: http://post.cr/2rDmPM8
Reg Wydeven, For USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin Published 1:03 p.m. ET May 20, 2017
File(Photo: Getty Images/iStockphoto)
A few weeks ago I caught the classic movie "Strange Brew" on cable. The comedy stars Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas as hapless Canadian brothers Bob and Doug McKenzie. The film also popularized the insult "hoser," which originates in hockey. When Canadian youth played hockey outdoors, where it is meant to be played, they didn't have Zambonis. Therefore, the losing team was tasked with getting the hose to spray water on the rink to remove the scuffs and cuts in the ice. Hence the name "hoser."
Because of its roots, hockey leagues have recently begun playing games outdoors. In 2006, Lambeau Field hosted the Frozen Tundra Hockey Classic, which saw the Wisconsin Badgers defeat the Ohio State Buckeyes 4-2.
In 2003, the NHL held the Heritage Classic between the Edmonton Oilers and Montreal Canadiens at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton. It was the first outdoor regular season game in league history. On New Year's Day in 2008, the NHL began the annual Winter Classic with the Pittsburgh Penguins facing the Buffalo Sabres at Ralph Wilson Stadium outside Buffalo. The Stadium Series started in 2014 featuring additional outdoor games.
This year marks the 100th year of the NHL. To celebrate, the NHL Centennial Classic between the Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs was played at BMO Field in Toronto on Jan. 1. The NHL 100 Classic will be played on Dec. 16 between Montreal and the Ottawa Senators at TD Place Stadium in Ottawa.
The 2018 Winter Classic will feature the New York Rangers against the Sabres at Citi Field, home of the New York Mets. Even though the contest will be held in New York, it will be considered a home game for the Sabres, despite the fact that Buffalo is hundreds of miles away. While this means the Sabres will have one less game at KeyBank Place, their home ice, the implications are far more than home field advantage.
Along with the NBA's Knicks and the WNBA's Liberty, the Rangers play their home games at Madison Square Garden, the "World's Most Famous Arena." In 1982, New York City passed a law that exempted MSG from paying property taxes. The theory is that the teams play about 100 combined games at the venue each year, generating a lot of money for the city. As part of the deal, the Knicks and Rangers are required to play all their home games at the Garden.
Many governments exempt certain properties from having to pay taxes. In Wisconsin, many buildings owned by governmental agencies, churches or other charitable organizations are not subject to property taxes. Last May, the New York State Assembly's Real Property Taxation Committee voted down a bill to repeal MSG's property tax exemption.
However, if the 2018 Winter Classic is considered a home game for the Rangers, the Garden will lose its exemption and trigger an estimated $50 million in property taxes for the year. The estimate has grown significantly in recent years due to extensive renovations made from 2011 to 2013. Prior to the upgrades, the NYC Independent Budget Office believed the tax bill to be about $17 million.
In 2014, the Rangers played two outdoor games at Yankee Stadium against the New Jersey Devils and New York Islanders. The Rangers were the visiting team both times.
I always thought road games were supposed to be taxing.
Reg Wydeven is a partner with the Appleton-based law firm of McCarty Law LLP. He can be reached at pcbusiness@postcrescent.com.
Read or Share this story: http://post.cr/2rDmPM8
How much? Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben, Tioga county real estate sales
How much? Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben, Tioga county real estate sales, transactions
June 30, 2019, 8 p.m.
June 9, 2019, 8 p.m.


How did you start off your 2015? I found myself at the Fullerton Airport near Orange County. How amazing is this bright yellow 1935 inspired Waco Biplane? Jeff and I got to sit in for a mini 15 flight tour of Fullerton from 1000 feet in the air with the supervision of Mike, the pilot of Sky Thrills. The guys pulled out the plane to get it ready and I... did my part by dressing the part. Fake it til you make it right? Let's be real. Would you trust this face to fly you? I hope you said answered no to that question. Before we knew it, we were flying all over Fullerton from a bird's eye aerial view. The ride was extremely smooth. The pilot, Mike, did some zero gravity tricks so that it felt like we were on a roller coaster. He also slowed down the plane from 90-100 mph to 55 just so we could experience different feelings. Overall, aside tom the scheduling mishaps on the part of SkyThrills, we had a great time. I hope we can come back and learn stunts on a different plane in the future!