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Donor Privacy is Where It's At
As the Marketing and Development Specialist here at the Council, it's my job to make sure the community feels comfortable funding the work that we do. The support we get from our donors powers our progress and protects our mission; you are as much a part
of our work as we are. Our donors help us build capacity in the nonprofit sector; they determine how widely we can deliver our services and how many nonprofits can Meet Standards. For these reasons, I won't compromise when it comes to protecting our donors.
We hear from individuals every day who are overwhelmed by the number of solicitation letters they receive from various nonprofits. They're frustrated and confused, wondering what to do and how their name got on so many mailing lists. Oftentimes, donors don't realize that they can request only one solicitation per year, or that their name can be removed from a list altogether. Supporters want to make careful decisions about who to fund and how to do that, and we need to find ways to show how important that support is to us.
Here at the Charities Review Council, we have 27 Accountability Standards, but our Donor Privacy Standard is my very favorite. While each and every standard is an important piece of the puzzle, the mutual respect, warmth, and sense of security conveyed by our donor privacy Standard makes me feel like I'm curled up in a blanket with my favorite book next to a roaring fire on a frigid Minnesota evening. But seriously, protecting donor privacy is the least we can do to show how much we value the people who believe in our mission.
The Donor Privacy Standard requires that:
organizations have a privacy policy available explaining how donor information is collected and used;
donors are able to prevent their information from being shared upon request;
organizations include a discontinue contact policy to guarantee that donors are removed from solicitation lists when requested.
These policies can look a little bit different depending upon the nonprofit in question. Organizations may include their donor privacy provisions in a Donor Bill of Rights, in regular communication to the donor (e.g. giving envelope), or in a website privacy policy. Be sure to ask your favorite nonprofit about its policy. Find more information on policy requirements on our website.
Like many organizations, here at the Council, we take all donor requests seriously and have a system in place to guarantee that personal information, solicitation and contact preferences are tracked and updated with timeliness and precision.
As organizations who wish to do community good, it is our duty to protect the generosity of those individuals who donate money, resources, and time to us by guarding (and guaranteeing!) their privacy. And as donors, we need to advocate for ourselves to make sure that the letters in our mailboxes come from organizations that ensure the safety and privacy of our protected information.
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Aron McRee finished what CJ Eldred started, allowing just four hits in six shutout innings Friday to give the Eau Claire Express a 9-2 win over the Lakeshore Chinooks in Mequon in a game that was resumed after being suspended in the top of fourth Thursday night.
In the regularly scheduled nightcap, Express starter and McDonell grad Andy Davis was the victim of the big inning, giving up seven runs — all earned — in the fourth inning of a 9-4 loss. Home runs from Luke Meeteer and Blake Butler were the most damaging of the six hits Davis gave up in the inning.
Tyler Hermann had five hits — including a pair of doubles — and two RBIs in the two games to lead the Express. In the opener, Jack Zoellner had three RBIs and Drew Turbin drove in a pair.
AB-R-H-RBI: Jeff Hendrix, cf, 5-2-2-0; Mike Porcaro, 2b, 5-3-2-1; Daniel Salters, dh, 3-1-1-1; Brian Mundell, ph, 1-0-0-0; Tyler Hermann, 3b, 5-2-3-1; Drew Turbin, rf, 4-1-2-2; Brent Gibbs, c, 4-0-0-1; Jack Zoellner, 1b, 4-0-2-3; Peter Van Gansen, ss, 3-0-0-0; Brady Burzynski, lf, 4-0-0-0; CJ Eldred, p, 0-0-0-0; Aron McRee, p, 0-0-0-0. Totals 38-9-12-9.
Jake Noll, 2b, 5-1-1-0; Carter White, 1b, 3-0-2-0; Brant Valach, 3b, 3-0-0-1; Brett Siddall, rf, 4-0-0-0; Connor McKay, lf, 4-1-0-0; Kyle Wood, dh/p, 4-0-2-1; Ryan Radue, dh/p, 0-0-0-0; Mitch Ghelfi, c, 3-0-1-0; Sawyer Polen, ss, 3-0-1-0; Matt Honchel, cf, 4-0-0-0; James Teague, p, 0-0-0-0; Garrett Brummett, p, 0-0-0-0. Totals 33-2-7-2.
E — Hermann. LOB — Eau Claire 5; Lakeshore 8. 2B — Hermann 2, Zoellner; Wood 2, Polen. 3B — Hendrix. SB — Turbin; Noll. SAC — Salters.
WP — McRee; Radue 2. HBP — Turbin (by Teague); White (by McRee), Polen (by McRee).
AB-R-H-RBI: Hendrix, cf, 4-1-0-0; Porcaro, 2b, 3-0-0-0; Hermann, 3b, 4-0-2-1; Salters, dh, 3-0-2-2; Mundell, c, 3-0-0-0; Turbin, rf, 3-0-0-0; Zoellner, 1b, 3-1-1-0; Mike Barajas, ss, 2-1-1-0; Burzynski, lf, 2-1-0-0; Andy Davis, p, 0-0-0-0; Justin Jaquish, p, 0-0-0-0; Matt Panek, p, 0-0-0-0. Totals 27-4-6-3.
Blake Butler, ss, 4-1-1-1; Noll, 2b, 4-0-1-0; Siddall, rf, 4-2-2-0; Michael Morman, lf, 2-1-0-0; Ryan Krill, 1b, 3-1-1-1; Valach, 3b, 3-2-2-1; Zack Bowers, c, 3-1-2-2; Wood, dh, 3-0-1-1; Luke Meeteer, cf, 3-1-1-2; Shaun Anderson, p, 0-0-0-0; Connor Jones, p, 0-0-0-0. Totals 29-9-11-8.
E — Noll. LOB — Eau Claire 7; Lakeshore 3. 2B — Salters; Noll, Bowers. HR — Butler, Meeteer. SAC — Mundell.
WP — Jaquish 2; Anderson 2. HBP — Morman (by Davis).


By Special to West Hawaii Today | Monday, July 9, 2018, 12:50 a.m.
WAIMEA — Waimea Middle School (WMS) will begin its 16th year as a public conversion charter school on Aug. 7 with a new principal: Miss Janice English.
A seasoned educator, English is, in fact, returning to WMS where she served as an instructional coach and then vice principal from 2013 to 2016.
Before coming to WMS, she had 20 years' experience teaching middle school science and math, provided therapeutic and academic instruction for elementary special education students and served as a student counselor. In the year since leaving WMS, she worked at Parker School as a teacher, creating inquiry-based lessons for science, and taught math and character education for an eighth grade advisory.
English has a BS in biology from Long Island University, a masters degree in educational psychology from University of Arizona, teaching credentials from Ottawa University and educational leadership credentials from the University of Arizona.
She was offered the principal position after an extensive educational leadership search conducted by the school's not-for-profit local school board, Ho'okako'o Corporation (HC). The search process involved all of the WMS faculty, staff, families, Local Advisory Panel (LAP), and community members were invited to participate in meet-the-candidate interviews.
At the start of the recruiting process, HC's Board Chair Joe Uno, board member Dr. Paul Nakayama and Executive Director David Gibson met with WMS faculty, staff and Local Advisory Panel (LAP) to discuss school strengths, vision, challenges and priorities moving forward. Priorities included academic growth for all coupled with "whole child" middle school best practices and a continuing commitment to the school's IKAIR core values.
Other school-wide priorities are incorporating 21st century STEAM teaching and project-based learning into the school's new $15 million 9-classroom Keaoakea STEAM Learning Center, and growing community partnerships and student mentoring.
"I am honored to have been asked to rejoin the school as principal," English said. "I have much aloha for the teachers and staff and am very aware of the good, caring work they are doing. I also have come to love Waimea. There are so many exciting things happening at the school and in this community.
New curriculum will also be adopted, including Next Generation Science Standards, and closer ties with community partners such as Malaai school garden, Kahilu Theatre, 21st Century Community Learning Centers and major funders including Kamehameha Schools and the Neilan Foundation.


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As weird as it sounds, I hate it when people automatically assume that I'm some kind of genius because of my grades. I honestly don't think they're a good indicator of how intelligent someone is. I also have a college reading level but that by no means means I actually can read that sort of thing. Most of the other kids in my grade think of me as some sort of genius but I'm really not. I'm just a good test taker with a photographic memory.
That was long enough to be a rant...
"We don't die completely until the last person on Earth who remembers us has also died."
oneafter909
Ed Sullivan Show
I've got few...
I absolutely hate text language. Well, in general.
And shopping for clothes and shoes, especially when it's for me. I used to throw tantrums when I was a kid when my parents wanted to bring me clothes and shoe shopping. CDs and books are fine, though.
And... I hate it when people are happy ALL THE TIME. It just get's on my nerves, a lot. Like how they're always laughing. And smiling. It pisses me off.
Step on the gas and wipe that tear away.
Mrs. Taxman
Georgie said:
I know exactly how you feel! (minus the photographic memory)
"Fighting for peace is like f—ing for virginity." John Lennon
meanmistermustard
When you are pretty much forced to go to an event that you would much rather miss and then people arent happy that you dont want to be there when you are. Also when its encouraged to be different is good but when you are they complain that you are. Basically you dont have to be what youre not but it would be much better if you were.
"I told you everything I could about me, Told you everything I could" ('Before Believing' - Emmylou Harris)
"Don't make your love suffer insecurities; Trade the baggage of 'self' to set another one free" ('Paper Skin' - Kendall Payne)
StarWisher
Candlestick Park
I hate when people who post their recipes for veggie dishes try to sneak in chicken broth as one of the ingredients. I know you can use veggie broth instead, but it is kind of disheartening that someone would make a veggie dish but not think of vegetarians.
The corollary to this: people who put meat into a perfectly good rice and beans dish "to make it a meal." It already was. 😛
"We are all a little weird and life's a little weird, and when we find someone whose weirdness is compatible with ours, we join up with them and fall in mutual weirdness and call it love." — Dr. Seuss
mr. Sun king coming together
Nowhere Land
Apple rooftop
This page is pissing me off (well, not the last one, but still). Believe me, I'd much rather people think I'm smarter then I am then have people underestimating my intelligence. I speak from personal experience as well - I know my stuff. It makes me wonder.
As if it matters how a man falls down.'
'When the fall's all that's left, it matters a great deal.
mr. Sun king coming together said:
I mean at first I enjoyed it, but it can be pretty annoying, especially when people get cheeky with it.
Mrs. Taxman said:
So you want people thinking you're a doofus?
CranberrySauce
Sitting on a Corn Flake
Paris Olympia
I've thought of another: automatic spell check. It automatically says that I've misspelled something when I'm really only trying to use the British spelling. Also, my spellcheck is in love with apostrophes and tries to sneak them in when I'm not paying attention.
On a side note, setting my Mom's iPhone to use automatic Polish spellcheck was one of the best April Fool's pranks ever
Because the wind is high, it blows my mind.
CranberrySauce said:
Now that's something that really annoys me.
mithveaen
Sitarday's room
Jajajajajajajajajajaja that was very funny.
Here comes the sun….. Scoobie-doobie……
Something in the way she moves…..attracts me like a cauliflower…
Bop. Bop, cat bop. Go, Johnny, Go.
Beware of Darkness…
Egroeg Evoli
I really hate when this happens:
Me: Do you like The Beatles?
Person: (singing) We all live in a yellow submarine...
Me: (getting excited) What other Beatles songs do you like?
Person: (singing) Hey Jude , don't make it bad...
Me: (getting more excited) What other Beatles songs do you like?
Person: Hmm... Those are the only ones I know.
Me: Grrr... (walks away angrily)
Also known as Egg-Rock, Egg-Roll, E-George, Eggy, Ravioli, Eggroll Eggrolli...
~witty quote~
Ron Nasty
Egroeg Evoli said
Instead of walking away angrily maybe
You: How about (singing) She loves you, yeah, yeah, yeah...
Person: Ooo, I didn't know that was The Beatles!
You: Or (singing) Here Comes The Sun , Here Comes The Sun , and I say...
Person: That's The Beatles?!
You: Yeah, and (singing) Yesterday , all my troubles seemed so far away...
Person: Oh God ! I didn't know! Seems I need to find out more...
"I only said we were bigger than Rod... and now there's all this!" Ron Nasty
The Beatles Non-Canon Poll List
Good idea!
I just remember I knew lots of Beatles songs before I knew they were Beatles songs. Sadly, I got to realise they were Beatles songs listening to the radio in the aftermath of John's assassination.
LongHairedLady
coming in through the bathroom window
I hate when my 32 year old sister acts like we're still 5 on Facebook. I changed my cover photo this morning to Paul during the "All You Need Is Love " recording. This one to be specific:
Now, I always have a Paul or Beatles photo on my cover. I change it pretty often, probably about once a week. I have a ton of photos on my computer and I like to use them. It's my business, right? Well not according to my sister. She commented and said "I'm getting worried about you". Trying to not make a big deal of it I just said "Don't be
". Then she goes further and says "You're becoming obsessed lol". Yeah, she adds the LOL in there to try to counteract the fact that she's just being a bully. So at that point I just deleted the three comments because she was just being rude. I wrote her and said "If you want to bug me, please do it in my inbox." She ended up deleting me, which was fine with me.
The other day she made some comment on my status, which was Beatles lyrics, and said something like "Wait .. do you like the Beatles?????" Yes, she uses that many question marks. And again, she is 32 years old!
Seriously, can people just mind their own business when it come to this shit? Am I really bothering anybody by changing my cover photo to Paul McCartney ? If you don't like it, you don't have to look! This is why I prefer this message board and tumblr. I can relate to people way more.
"Please don't bring your banjo back, I know where it's been.. I wasn't hardly gone a day, when it became the scene.. Banjos! Banjos! All the time, I can't forget that tune.. and if I ever see another banjo, I'm going out and buy a big balloon!"
Silliness from your sister! I'm not keen on your sig, but I'd never delete you over it!
I updated it! But it still has that annoying gif. I'm sorry, I'm just not tired of it yet!
I like your updated signature, LHL!
Probably my favourite John line. I like using that term, "tuned in", but I try not to use it too much, on the risk of sounding totally pretentious. There is a really ditzy girl I work with, she's clueless when it comes to music (among lots of other things). The other day "I Want You (She's So Heavy)" came on the radio, and of course me and my musician co-worker buddy were all happy about it, and when he said what the song was called she acted all appalled and said "She's so heavy? That's not very nice!" We explained to her what it meant and that it's not literal and I said "You're not tuned in!" lol.
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Your active holidays, your personal adventure!
Fancy some exercise? Conquer a few summits, zip down the Danube in the saddle of your bicycle or carve some curves in the fresh blanket of snow. Refreshment is just what the doctor ordered after a healthy workout. The choice is all yours: take a dip in a crystal-clear lake, enjoy the ruffling breeze on a boat trip or enjoy a glass of chilled buttermilk in a chalet. You can also grab a pitchfork and help out in the stables. Sweet dreams will certainly visit you – resting in your traditional Mühlviertl bedlinen – after an eventful day.


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7 most Beautiful Classic Cars Ever
December 3, 2021 by Anshu
Amidst millions of cars manufactured to date, only handfuls have made their place in books of history as classics. These cars are characterized by their popularity, their significance at that point in time, or just their immaculate beauty and design. These pieces of art are timeless and have captured the hearts of car enthusiasts across generations.
In this article, we list our picks for the top 7 most beautiful classic cars of all time.
Ford Thunderbird 1955
Bugatti Type 57
Lamborghini Miura
Mercedes 300 SL
The Ferrari 250 GTO has only manufactured 36 pieces to date. In 2014, it broke the world record for the highest-selling car in an auction. In 2018, it again reclaimed the title selling for $70 million. The car speaks for itself with a large front, low ground clearance, and an aerodynamic design.
This piece has inspired cars across many generations and is one of the most desirable cars of all time. Further, the Ferrari 250 GTO is also highly popular among collectors who are willing to pay a high price to get their hands on one of these. This two-door, two-seater started production in 1962 and continued for three years.
This beautiful luxury car was manufactured by Ford first in the year 1955. Following its popularity and success, the company continued production for 11 generations ending in 2005. Introduced as a two-seat convertible, the Ford Thunderbird flaunted amazing exteriors and design, which has inspired designs for countless cars to date.
The T-bird became so popular starting from the 50s that about 4.4 million of these cars were manufactured in wide variants. Back then, when sports cars carried a trend of small profiles, the Ford T-bird broke the stereotype. The pointed nose design and the amazing silhouette are some defining features of the T-bird 1955.
The Bugatti Type 57 was nothing like people had ever seen before. Designed as a touring car starting in 1934, the Bugatti Type 57 had a curved front and fenders on both ends. Furthermore, the rounded headlights and the overall circular design of the car were a new sight for the customers back then. However, the classic vibe and silent operation engine made the car immensely popular.
To date, only 710 pieces of Bugatti type 57 are produced between the years 1934 to 1940. In the year 1938, the Bugatti type 57 Atlantic editions were introduced, of which only three pieces are sold to date. Overall, this car is a looker and a timeless classic.
The designer Marcello Gandini came up with the incredible Lamborghini Miura in the 1960s. The sports car won the Gran Turismo trophy for its design in the year 2008. Moreover, this car features a beautiful S-curve top line and curvy fenders. The two-door coupe started production in 1964, and only 764 pieces are available to date.
The rear mid-engined car was the first of its kind and basically set the standard for supercars in the 60s. The slope design and stylish curved front really highlight the car's exteriors. Lamborghini Miura was also one of the fastest road cars in its time and is highly collected by car enthusiasts to date.
The Citroen DS was manufactured in 1955 as a successor to Traction Avant. The car features a sci-fi style look with a very minimalistic interior design. Designed as an executive car, the Citroen DS boasts a classic vibe and premium look. It was made available in 3 body types across two decades, starting from 1955.
The Citroen DS established industry benchmarks for handling and braking along with its leading-edge design. The car was considered futuristic by many enthusiasts back then, and its popularity and appeal haven't faded even in 2021.
This British Grand Tourer grew widely in popularity following its appearance in the 1964 James Bond movie Goldfinger. The car was available as a convertible as well as a couple. The magnesium alloy material combined with the slight downward curved front made the car amazing to look at.
Aston Martin DB5 was built for class and comfort rather than speed. It combines Italian and British influences and is one of the most beautiful classic cars.
The Mercedes 300 SL is one of the most beautiful cars of all time. Available as a coupe and roadster, the car was produced from 1954 to 1963. Based on the original W194 race car, the car delivered massive power in the most beautiful exteriors. Mercedes built the car in a tubular frame and categorized it in the Super Light category.
It debuted in the international motorsports show and has been widely popular with collectors and car enthusiasts alike. Further, the car was built in steel and flawless aluminum versions. The aluminum models of the Mercedes 300 SL are even attractive and costly.
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Williams 20 paces Kansas State past Savannah State, 73-53
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) With two weeks and change remaining before Big 12 play, Bruce Weber hopes his team understands the importance of the three games before the Jan. 3 date at Oklahoma State.
After an underwhelming, turnover-ridden victory over Savannah State on Sunday night, the reality came into focus even more so for the Wildcats (6-4).
Nino Williams had 20 points and Marcus Foster had 13 points as Kansas State used a late second-half run to put away the Tigers (3-8) 73-53 on Sunday night.
''The decision making isn't very good,'' Weber said. ''We've got to let the game come to us. We've got to do a better job as coaches and letting them play more in practice. Hopefully, they'll learn from these mistakes in practice and get better from it.''
The Wildcats moved to 4-0 all-time against the Tigers with all games between the two schools coming in the last 10 years.
It was also the sixth time that Williams has scored in double figures this season. The St. Louis, Missouri native is just one game from tying his previous season-best of seven games of 10 points or more.
''I know the system and I've been here for three years,'' Williams said. ''I know little ways of scoring and getting points. Like coach said, I've done a better job of screening, so I get more open shots.''
Terel Hall had 17 points to pace the Tigers, who are in the middle of one month of games away from their home floor.
After having their lead cut to 47-41 with 10:20 left, the Wildcats responded with a 21-5 run over the next eight minutes and sealed the victory with their depth.
Gipson, who was held scoreless in the first half due to early foul trouble, scored seven of his 10 points during the Kansas State scoring spurt.
The Wildcats, who are coming off of a last-minute, 50-47 victory against Bradley, once again struggled to find rhythm on offense as they never led the Tigers by more than nine points in the first half.
The two teams combined for 18 turnovers in a foul-plagued first half, but a distinct size advantage gave Kansas State the upper hand with 16 points in the paint.
Stephen Hurt, Kansas State's key reserve at center behind Thomas Gipson, was out for a second game with a groin injury. With foul trouble and the loss in the frontcourt, the Wildcats were forced to play with unorthodox lineups that included numerous reserves.
Despite the turnover numbers, the Wildcats garnered nine assists on 10 first-half baskets, which led to a 30-23 lead at halftime.
Williams kept the Wildcats afloat in the first half, scoring 10 points.
TIP-IN
On a Jan. 7, 2008 trip to Manhattan, Savannah State set the NCAA record for lowest field-goal percentage in one half. The Tigers were held to 1 of 23 shooting, which amounted to 4.3 percent from the field.
Kansas State is now 26-0 all-time against MEAC schools.
HOPING FOR A REPEAT
In the Wildcats' last non-conference game at the Sprint Center, they knocked off Florida, then-ranked No. 8, which was the program's first win over a top-10 opponent since Dec. 21, 1981. They went on to win 17 of their last 20 regular-season games.
SHOOTING WELL FROM DEEP
Through 10 games, Kansas State is shooting a conference-best 40.5 percent from 3-point range.
Savannah State will play at Tulane on Tuesday.
Kansas State will face Texas A&M on Saturday at the Sprint Center in Kansas City.
Kuzma, Utah beat Savannah State 99-53
Eastern Kentucky tops Savannah State 76-53
Johnson, Sneed spark Kansas State past Saint Louis, 84-53
Iwundu leads Kansas State past Maryland-Eastern Shore, 80-53
Kansas State tops Oklahoma State 89-73
South Carolina State holds on to beat Savannah State 56-53
No. 20 Miami rolls to easy win over Savannah State
Marshall thunders past Savannah State 66-47


Here is the rarely-seen face behind Sydney's international award-winning puppet company, Murphys Puppets.
Through extensive touring and close observation of people in many lands Dennis has developed a whole stable of weird and wonderful characters plus countless puppet acts.
His alter egos have entertained audiences on four continents with an extensive repertoire of puppetry styles. Whether he is partnering a pelican in a ventriloquist act or adapting 16th century Italian puppetry to Australian audiences, Dennis can be counted on to present a unique blend of humour and puppetry.
As Guest Artist at The Rocks Puppet Cottage, he has delighted tens of thousands of Sydneysiders and overseas tourists. Add to this his exhaustive interstate tours, and the number of spectators runs to the hundreds of thousands.
Dennis had the unique distinction of taking his Italian-style puppet shows back to the land of its origin when he was invited to perform at Europe's largest International Children's Theatre Festival, The TEATRI DEL MONDO, in Italy. Commuting regularly to Europe to perform at puppet festivals gives Dennis the chance to further his research into the "fairground tradition" of Puppetry.
• Pupi e Pini Festival (Italy).


Farthing, ¼ cent, or 1 cent. Two different words for "farthing".
The dates are given in round numbers, and only approximate, and somewhat uncertain. They are sufficiently accurate to show the historical sequence of events and persons.
The Flood ------------------------------------------------------------About 2400 B.C.
Jacob ---------------------------------------------------------------- About 1900 B.C.
Moses --------------------------------------------------------------- About 1400 B.C.
The Exodus ---------------------------------------------------------- About 1400 B.C.
Samuel --------------------------------------------------------------- About 1100 B.C.
Saul ------------------------------------------------------------------ About 1053 B.C.
Division of the Kingdom (See under I Kings 12) -----------------------About 933 B.C.
Galilee Captivity ------------------------------------------------------ About 734 B.C.
Captivity of Israel -----------------------------------------------------About 721 B.C.
Judah Conquered by Babylon -----------------------------------------About 606 B.C.
Jehoiachin's Captivity ------------------------------------------------- About 597 B.C.
Destruction of Jerusalem ---------------------------------------------- About 586 B.C.
Return from Captivity --------------------------------------------------About 536 B.C.
Temple Rebuilt -------------------------------------------------------- About 520 B.C.
Esther becomes Queen of Persia ---------------------------------------About 478 B.C.
Ezra Goes to Jerusalem ------------------------------------------------About 457 B.C.
Nehemiab Rebuilds the WaIl -------------------------------------------About 444 B.C.
Ante-Diluvian World ---------------------------------About 1600 years 4000-2400 B.C.
Between Flood and Abraham ------------------------About 400 years 2400-2000 B.C.
Patriarchs: Abraham, Isaac, Jacob -------------------About 200 years 2000-1800 B.C.
Israel's Sojourn in Egypt -----------------------------About 400 years 1800-1400 B.C.
Period of the Judges ---------------------------------About 300 years 1400-1100 B.C.
The Kingdom: Saul, David, Solomon -----------------About 120 years 1053 - 933 B.C.
The Divided Kingdom -------------------------------About 200 years 933 - 721 B.C.
The Captivity ----------------------------------------About 70 years 606 - 536 B.C.
Period of Restoration --------------------------------About 100 years 536 - 432 B.C.


The long haul…four octaves. Make it pretty.
Quite a serious snack…Enjoy the four octaves.
Ahh…four octaves of M&Ms (the melodic minors)!
A beautiful thing to see — this scale in the key of E!
Four octaves of tasty notes!


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Armalite är en amerikansk vapentillverkare. Företaget grundades 1 oktober 1954 av Fairchild Engine and Airplane Corporation. Från början hade man tänkt att satsa på den kommersiella marknaden men efter framgången med deras första levererade order, AR-5:an, för amerikanska flygvapnets räkning beslöt man sig för att satsa på den militära marknaden.
1961 bryter Armalite ut sig ur Fairchild.
1983 Köptes Armalite upp av det filippinska företaget Elisco Tool Manufacturing. På grund av ekonomiska och politiska skäl så kunde inte produktionen hållas igång.
1995 Köptes rätten att använda Armalite som märke av Eagle Arms och på grund av statusen hos A. så lät man Eagle Arms bli en underavdelning till Armalite

Produktion
AR-1 (>1954)
AR-5 (1954-55)
AR-7 (1959-60)
AR-10 (1955-56)
AR-10B (1994-96)
AR-15 (1956-1959)
AR-16 (1959-60)
AR-17 (1956-62)
AR-18 (1963-65)
AR-20
AR-22 (1998<)
AR-23 (1998<)
AR-30
AR-50 (1998-99)

Externa länkar
 http://www.armalite.com/

Amerikanska vapentillverkare
Företag bildade 1954

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Dhubri District, Assam, India
Total Area : 2,838 sq km (including forests, riverines,hills etc)
Total Population : 1949258
Male : 9,97,848
Female : 9,51,410
Sex Ratio : 953 female per 1000 male
Density : 896 persons per sq km
Literacy Rate : 58.30%
Mal : 63.10%
Female : 53.33%
District HQ : Dhubri
Sub-Division : Two
Sub-Division HQ
Dhubri Dhubri
Bilasipara Bilasipara
Boundaries: Dhubri District is bounded both by inter-state and international border i.e. West Bengal and Bangladesh in the west, Goalpara and Bongaigaon district of Assam and Garo Hills district of Meghalaya in the east, Kokrajhar district in the north, Bangladesh and state of Meghalaya in the south.
Rivers & Tributaries: Brahmaputra, Gadadhar, Manas, Sonkosh, Saralbhanga.
Beel : Tamranga, Dhalani, Dipul, Chatla.
Dhubri is a frontier district of west Assam. From the data available so far, Dhubri has the second highest density of population, i.e. 896 per sq km (as per 2011 census). The district has the lowest literacy rate (58.30%).
The district head-quarter town Dhubri is a place of historical importance and legends are woven around some of the sites in its vicinity. The Netai Dhubuni Ghat related to the myth of Beula and Lakhindar is in here. The Gurudwara here is said to be the oldest Sikh temple of Assam. The mosque of Hussain Shah, supposed to be erected during Mir-Zumla's time is located here. Well connected by road, rail and river, Dhubri is one of the biggest business centres of the State. The Assam Match Factory located at Dhubri is a major industry of the State. This town is also the main centre of higher education of west Assam.
Bilasipara, the sub-divisional town, is situated at a distance of 44 km north-east of Dhubri. It is an important river port and a trade centre. Its principal exports are jute, kalai and fish. Biscuits and bidi are manufactured here. Industrial importance of Bilasipara has been enhanced by the cigarette factory, a major industry, set up by AIDC under joint sector. Chandardinga hill, believed to have been formed by the spoils of the drowned vessles of Chand Sadagar; is located near Bilasipara. According to Padma Purana, fourteen vessles full of treasure of the opulent merchant, Chand Sadagar, were drowned near this hill as a result of a curse by Manasa or Bishahari, the daughter of Shiva. This hill, situated at the east of the town, is 245 m high from the sea level. This hill, which look like a boat turned upside down was the vessel of Chand Sadagar according to the local belief. Situated on the left bank of the Gadadhor river, Golakganj -is an important railway station and noted for its timber trade. An aluminium industry has also come up at Golakganj. There is Satrasal Satra about 11 km west of Golakganj which was established by Ramrai, brother of Sri Sankardeva. Gauripur, located at about 10 km north of Dhubri was the seat of the former Zamindar of Gauripur since 1850. Many relics of historical importance particularly the cannons of Raghudev, Lakhminarayan and Sher Shah are in possession of Gauripur Raj fam(ly. This Raj family of Gauripur has contributed a great deal towards the field of art and culture of the State. The legend of Indian cinema, Pramothesh Chandra Barua, the accomplished folk artist Pratima (Barua) Pandey and wild life activist (known as the Queen of Elephants) Parbati Barua, all belong to this famous family. Mankachar, situated at 100 km south of Dhubri, is an important commercial centre. Mir-Zumla. Commander-in-chief of Aurangzeb, constructed a mosque in 1 7th century who encamped here for a few days while coming to invade Assam. On 15 August, 2015 Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi announced the formation of a new district named South Salmara-Mankachar. This district is curved out of Dhubri district. Due to creation of the new district, the area, population etc. of Dhubri district is affected.
Dhubri possesses a rich Archaeological and Cultural heritage from the ancient time. This area came in contact with the foreign invaders before the rest of Assam. As Dhubri is called the entrance of Assam, people of diverse ethnic identity came into this area with a different purpose and settled in this area. As a result, Dhubri district is witness to the development of mixed culture especially in languages, arts and religion due to the continuous process of assimilation of different cultures, castes and local people, invaders and migrated people.
The main local language of this district isGoalporia, popularly known as "Desi Bhasha". Other than this, Assamese and Benglai language are simultaneously spoken in the urban area.
Regarding dress, Sari is commonly used by both urban and rural women folk. In earlier days the rural women wore a piece of unsewn cloth which was called "Patani". This style of clothing is still seen in some rural areas. Male hindus generally wear Dhuti and Lungi is used by muslims.
The most important constituent of the cultural building of this district is its rich and indigenous population and the dance which is very popular since ancient times. The themes of these songs and dances are mainly based on religion and love affairs. Golporia folk song is the soul of every person in this district.
How to Reach Dhubri:
From Guwahati
Government & Private Buses are available from Guwahati to Dhubri. One can board a bus at Inter State Bus Terminus(ISBT), Betkuchi, Guwahati, Ph.: 0361-6010838.
Day & night Private Buses are available. It takes about 5.30 to 6.30 Hrs. from Guwahati.
From Siliguri
Buses are available from Siliguri (West Bengal) to Dhubri. It takes about 5.30 hours.
From Guwahati: The following trains are available from Guwahati.
Raja-Rani Express – Departure: 21:45 – Arvi: 05:00 – runs on Monday, Wednesday, Saturday.
Passenger train (from Kamakhya Station) – Departure: 22:15 – Arrival: – 05:15 – Daily runs
From New Jalpaiguri: The : Following train is available from New Jalpaiguri.
Dhubri-NJP (Intercity) – Departure: 05:45 – Arrival: 12:30 – runs per day
Tourism Places:
Chakrasila Wildlife Sanctuary:
In the year 1994, the Chakashila Hill Reserve Forest was declared as the Chakrishila Hill Wildlife Sanctuary covering the area of 4558.7 hectares of land by the Indian government. Distribution of different types of plant species in Chakrasila. Important golden lungs are present in other mammals such as leopards, leopard cat, porpine, pangolin, flying squirrel, Civet cat etc. Adjutant storks, Indian owls, myna, Parrakit, hornbills, jungle fowls, kingfishers, Harrens, darters, snipes, tealies, etc. are commonly found in birds. Python, Monitor, Crait, Cobra, Turtle, Tead and Frog are some reptiles and amphibians, which are also found.
Mahamaya Dham:
Mahamaya Dham of Bogri Bari is about 30-35 kilometers from Dhubri town. The center of attraction for pilgrims and tourists is Kamakhya Station (Guwahati) and Madan-Mohan (Cooch Behar). Originally the great God of Parvatjaywar, Mahamaya was born by indigenous people such as cats, cocoons and naths etc. In the present days, the statue of Mother Mahamaya is established by all the Hindus.
Rangamati Mosque:
The terribly famed Rangamati Mosque was built during seventeenth century by Hussain Shah, the Governor of Bengal.This Mosque belongs to pre-Mughal period which can be recognised from its typical architectural design. It is about 25Kms away from Dhubri Town. It may be mentioned that Rangamati area was once a very prosperous during thereign of the Koch rulers.It was also frontier post of the Koch rulers. During Mughal regime Rangamati was a great fort of the invading Mughal Army. This unique Mosque was used as a prayer place by the Mohmmedan Soldiers. There is also a Idgah and a deep Well which were also constructed during the same period.
Gurudwara Sri Guru Tegbahadur Sahibji:
In the heart of the Dhubri Town and on the bank of the river mighty Brahmaputra, this famous Gurudwara is situated. Sikh Guru Nanaka visited this place in 1505 A.D. & met Sri Sankardeva during Nanaka's way from Dhaka to Assam. Thereafter the 9th Guru Tegbahadur came to this place and established this Gurudwara during 17th century. Sikh devotees from all over India and abroad assembled in this Gurudwara pevery year in the month of December to mark the Martydom of Sri Guru Tegbahadur with due solemnity and ceremony. Sikh devotees called this festival as Sahidee-Guru-Parav.
Panchpeer Dargaha:
It is Mazar Sharif of five Sufi Saints who accompanied Raja Ram Singh during his time of invassion to Assam.This Dargaha is the best example of religious harmony where all section of people irrespective of their religion pay visit with great respect.
Other Significant features:
Two world famous Wetlands – Dheer Beel and Diplai Beel adjoins Chakrasila W.L. Sanctuary. These two Beels are home of a large number of fishes, turtles, prawn and birds both indigenous and migratory.
It is about 70 Km away from Dhubri Town. This sanctuary provides facilities / activities such as : (i) Bird Watching (ii) Forest Trecking (iii) Wildlife & Nature Photography (iv) Local guide available on payment (v) Site for errecting tent (vi) Free of cost accommodation for a group of 15 / 20 person with hygenic dringking water in the camp Tapoban provided by the local NGO, the Natures Beckon.
Other important places:
There are many other important places in this district. Matiyabagh Palace in Gauripur, Netai Dhubuni Ghat in Dhubri Town, Chandardinga Hillock and Dudhnath Temple in Salkocha, Ramraikuti in Satarsal, Airport of World War II and Sorsevara Beel in Rupsi.
http://dhubri.gov.in


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To Purge or Not to Purge For Incorrect Information
Two Knoxville legislators debated Tuesday whether incorrect information on a voter registration form should lead to the voter being purged from voter roles.
As introduced by Rep. Ryan Haynes, R-Knoxville, HB376 would permit county election commissioners make "random" checks of new voter forms for accuracy. Current law requires that they review all new forms.
But Rep. Bill Dunn, R-Knoxville, proposed to amend the measure to also allow purging of voters who put false information on their forms or leave a question blank, such as those asking whether the voter is a U.S. citizen or a convicted felon.
That brought a protest from Rep. Harry Tindell, D-Knoxville, who said "innocent mistakes of a clerical nature" – should not be punished by purging. He gave examples such as transposing figures on a Social Security number or forgetting to put a check a 'yes' or 'no' question.
Current law says that, once election officials have accepted a registration, it cannot be revoked or purged unless the voter has "knowingly" been deceitful or committed fraud.
A House State and Local Government Committee vote was postponed for a week. Dunn and Tindell continued to debate after the meeting, saying they were trying to find some compromise language that would be acceptable to everyone.
The House committee did give unanimous approval to another bill by Haynes. HB377 would block purging of a person's name because of a name change that comes about because of divorce.
Current law allows a voter to continue voting after a name change based on marriage, but doesn't cover divorces.
Haynes said both bills – though not Dunn's amendment — were suggested by Knox County Election Administrator Greg Mackay and members of the county election commission.
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Winnipeg Jets Release 2019-20 Preseason Schedule
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On Thursday morning, the National Hockey League released its 2019-20 preseason schedule.
The Winnipeg Jets will once again play seven times prior to opening puck drop on the regular season, with four preseason contests coming at home at Bell MTS Place, while three games will be played on the road. Typical exhibition competitors will include the Edmonton Oilers, Minnesota Wild and Calgary Flames. However, the highlight will be a home matchup against the recent Stanley Cup champion St. Louis Blues.
Although serving as a fellow Central Division competitor, the Blues have never faced off against the Jets in an NHL preseason game. Minnesota - another member of the NHL's Central Division, and Winnipeg's closest geographical rival - can be counted on for a minimum of two exhibition contests annually. Despite belonging to the Western Conference's Pacific Division, the Flames and Oilers have also commonly been used as competitors in the Jets' preseason of late.
Starting on the road in Edmonton on Monday, September 16th, Winnipeg will then travel back home for three-straight contests at Bell MTS Place against the Wild, Blues and Flames. The Jets then travel to Calgary for the second game of a home-and-home with the Flames, before coming back to Manitoba to host the Oilers in the second preseason showdown between the two teams. The Jets conclude their September schedule on Sunday the 29th in Minnesota.
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The Jets went 4-3-0 with two overtime victories in the 2018-19 preseason, after going 2-3-2 and 4-3-0 in the prior two seasons. Although the games do not mean anything in terms of standings/placement, they are opportunities for young players to prove their skills to the coaching and management staff of the Jets.
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On declaration of war with Germany the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) began to leave for France and Belgium. The BEF contained regulars, reservists and former soldiers from a number of different Irish battalions including 4th Royal Irish Dragoon Guards, 5th Royal Irish Lancers, North Irish Horse, Irish Guards, 2nd Connaught Rangers, 2nd Royal Irish Regiment, Royal Irish Fusiliers, 2nd Royal Irish Rifles and 2nd Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers.
Additional forces were required for the front and Lord Kitchener, secretary of state for war, launched a recruitment campaign for volunteers. The Unionists offered the army 35,000 men from the Ulster Volunteer Force. These men went on to form their own division, the 36th (Ulster) division, whereas the National Volunteers joined the new 10th (Irish) and 16th (Irish) Divisions. The recruits to Kitchener's new divisions remained behind to train at Fermoy and Newcastle before travelling to Seaford and Aldershot to finish their training. By April 1916, there were 150,000 Irishmen on active service in the war.
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Constance Melz
Constance "Connie" Sue Melz, age 79, of Lakota, died on Friday, March 11, 2022 at the Timely Mission Nursing Home in Buffalo Center. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Buffalo Center. Interment will be at Stevens Cemetery. The memorial service will be live streamed on Oakcrest Funeral Services Facebook page.
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John Ralls
John Michael Ralls, age 66, of Buffalo Center, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 19th, 2022 at the University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis. He passed away after a valiant 5-month fight resulting from complications of heart bypass surgery. A Celebration of John's Life will be held at a future date. People wishing to memorialize John can send donations to the Friends of Winnebago County Conservation Foundation at 34496 110th Avenue, Forest City, IA, 50436. All proceeds will go towards the Winnebago County Conservation Board's new Environmental Education Center.
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Dwight Olson
Dwight Iver Olson, age 66 of Thompson, died Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN after a courageous battle with oral cancer. Upon his wishes he was cremated, and a Memorial Benefit will be held from 1 - 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at the Heritage Town Center in Buffalo Center. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family and will be used to set up a scholarship fund.
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Fayola Cook
Fayola Joy (Kiewiet) Cook, age 58, of Sarasota, FL, formerly of Buffalo Center, left this earth on January 24, 2022 at Bay Village of Sarasota after a battle with pancreatic cancer. A funeral service is planned for Saturday, April 9, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at Heritage Town Center in Buffalo Center. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. Other arrangements are pending at this time at Oakcrest Funeral Services.
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Chad Humphrey
Chad Paul Humphrey, age 48, formerly of Thompson, passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at Kingwood Medical Center in Houston, TX, from cardiac arrest. A celebration of his life will be Friday, May 6, 2022 from 4-8 p.m. at Lakeview Community Center, North Lakeview Drive, Clear Lake.
Online condolences may be left for the family at schottfuneralhomes.com
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Lydia Westra
Lydia Westra, age 84, passed away peacefully at Woodland Creek on February 11, 2022. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 18, 2022, followed by refreshments and fellowship with the family at 2:30 p.m., both at Central Church in Oskaloosa.
Lydia Johanna (Voogd) Westra was born on September 14, 1937 in Buffalo Center to Peter and Alice Voogd. She was raised on a farm near Buffalo Center.
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Richard Thomsen
Richard "Butch" Nickolas Thomsen, age 75, passed away on February 12, 2022. A Celebration of Butch's Life will take place on Friday, February 25 at Lutheran Church of Hope in West Des Moines. Visitation starts at 10:00 a.m. with the service at 11:00 a.m. The link to the livestream for the Celebration of Life is https://hopeline.tv/specialevents. Interment with military honors will take place at Iowa Veterans Cemetery on March 11, 2022.
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James Gibson
James Dennis Gibson, age 93, left this world on March 15, 2021. He entered the world on September 26, 1927, the son of Jim and Hetty Gibson. He joined the U.S. Coast Guard in 1945 and served during WWII. James attended Loras College in Dubuque and joined the FBI in 1950. He served in the Chicago Division, New Haven Division, Hartford RA, New York Division, Omaha Division, and Waterloo RA.
James married Phyllis B. Hanrahan on May 12, 1956. Together they raised six children.
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Mary Ann Bosma, age 87, of Blue Earth, MN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at Timely Mission Nursing Home in Buffalo Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at Community Chapel in Lakota. A time for visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, February 18 at Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church in Blue Earth, and one hour prior to the service in Iowa. Burial will take place at Maple Hill Cemetery in Lakota.
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Luverne Risius
Luverne J. Risius, age 91, of Buffalo Center, passed away at Mercy Medical Center in Mason City on February 3, 2022. A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, April 18 at the Heritage Town Center in Buffalo Center.
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Adventures with Amos' - Marathon Week 4
It has been so much fun seeing friends from home and sharing this incredible weather and our time in Marathon. We love hearing about all the snow we're getting at home from our visitors and from Sam, who calls us giddy describing the accumulation. He's loving all the snowmobiling he's doing and says that his new cologne is "Ode to Gasoline" since he's on his sled all the time!
Amos' arrived Sunday evening and we shared a cocktail on the boat and welcomed them to Faro Blanco, Marathon and then headed to Keys Fisheries so they could try some Stone Crab and other seafood.
Tom with Leann, Brad and Brian Amos on BELLA
Leann, Tom, Brian and I at Keys Fisheries
Leann and I with Keith and Gail on the back of Southern Style enjoying a little music at the end of the night.
On our way back to the boat, we hooked up with the Gail, Keith, Dave and Janet for a little improptu jam session. Amos' got a tour of Southern Style and Brad got to see the engine room. Fun to have both friends from home and friends on the dock to spend time with!
Monday we headed to Key West. Tom and I hadn't been to Key West yet this trip, so we were looking forward to seeing the sights. The last time we were in Key West was for our 20th wedding anniversary. Never would have believed then that we would be on a boat in the Keys enjoying our 31st wedding anniversary!
We wandered Duval Street and checked out shops, bars and all the people! The people watching is always great on Duval Street. Brad, the shy fella that he is, had a great time meeting people at every stop. We decided he and Leann need to move to the Keys in the winter so he can be a fishing guide and make millions in tips since he loves to fish and talk to people!
Here are a few shots from our time in Key West.......
After a bump at Sloppy Joe's, we found the Smallest Bar in Key West
The guys couldn't resist a photo op with Trump and Kim Jong-un :)
Brad and Leann in the Key West Harbor
Brad made fast friends with a Lobster boat Captain in Key West. The captain let him come aboard and told him all about catching Rock Lobster
The miliatry base in the Keys doing sky diving manuevers
Lunch in the harbor at Key West
A fun artwork find in Key West for the boy who thinks he is the fifth Beatle. This shot is for Little Griffy...... The Beatles made out of wire
Key West "wildlife"
Found a mermaid!
Enjoying the sun in Key West - Sunset Key in the background
Brian, Tom and Brad people watching on Duval Street
I think the guys were watching Spiderman play the sitar......
Tuesday we went to Sombero Beach, toured the Turtle Hospital and had lunch at Burdines with the Amos'. Of course Brad chatted up a fisherman at the beach!
The Turtle Hospital was so cool! We learned a lot about the turtle population in the Keys and got tour the facility and see all kinds of turtles!!!
One of the vets at the Turtle Hospital doing surgery on a sick turtle
Turtles in the holding pool at the Turtle Hospital waiting to be feed
Of course we had to take them to Burdines for more seafood and FRENCH FRIES!!!
Leann at Burdines with the famous basket of fries!
While we were at Burdines a friendly manatee appeared and entertained the diners
Toasting the sunset on the bow of BELLA with Brad, Leann and Brian. The cannon at Barnacle Barneys didn't fire that night, but there were a few conchs blown in the marina marking sunset.
Brad and Leann with the Faro Blanco Lighthouse in the background and the New moon shining right beside it. It was wonderful spending time with friends. Thanks Brad, Leanna and Brian for making the trip to Marathon!
More later~
Chill'in & Jamm'in in Marathon - Week 3
You know how you think some weeks are going to be and then they turn out being completely different? That's how Week 3 in Marathon went for us....in a good way;) We thought it was going to be a pretty low key week and that we'd probably get alot of planning done for the next segment of the Loop. Well we got a little planning done, but there was fun to be had and we were happy to partake! Here's how it went.....
Monday, like usual we got our "chores" done on the boat and then had a delightful date with the Jeromes. They picked us up, we got a tour of their marina (Marlin Bay), just up the Key from us and then cocktails and dinner at Sunset Grill. The sunset, food and company that evening was great. Always enjoy spending time with Billie and Jerry.
Tuesday morning (this is the Chill'in part) I was heading up to do a little laundry and just as I got up in to the cockpit I spied a familiar face standing on the dock next to the boat. It was our neighbor from the Parkside 100 Bomb, Dan Swanberg. He and his wife, Julie are on a Cruisers Yacht in Wabasha called "Chill'in the Most". What a fun surprise! Dan came aboard and we visited and found out they were on vaca in FL for a couple weeks and were spending a few days in the Keys, so they thought they'd look us up.
Dan and Tom catching up on BELLA
We ended up meeting Swanbergs at Keys Fisheries later in the day for cocktails and dinner (there is a definite theme going here....we do a lot of cocktails and dinner on the Loop). It was great catching up and interesting how many people we have in common.
Dan and Julie at Keys Fisheries, above. Tom and I with Swanbergs, below.
Wednesday we awoke to a RAINY, WINDY day. Luckily, we were rescued from the rainy day by the Swanbergs and headed to Tarpon Creek Bar & Grill. It continued to rain so we decided to make an afternoon of it and did the Sunset, Barnacle Barney's, tried to do the Light House Grill and then ended up on BELLA for a personal. Perfect rainy day in the Keys!
Thursday was Valentine's. We took the dinghy out. We headed to Hawks Channel and then to the beach, Sister Creek and Boot Key. It was a beautiful day and we saw a pod of dolphins. There were atleast a dozen of them and they played all around us. So cool to watch!
It never gets old seeing the dolphins swimming in the wild right next to your boat!
We came back to the boat and watched a parasailer right outside the marina entrance.
Watched the beautiful sunset from the bow and then made dinner in. Since it was Valentine's we made our fav, Boursin Chicken, a recipe I got years ago from the Broadstreet. It took a little creativity to figure out the timing since I did it all in the electric skillet ( love that thing!), but we both thought it turned out great!
After the Loop I might have to do a show on Food Network entitled Everything in the Electric Skillet!
Friday it was windy again, so we pooled it in the afternoon. Friday night we were invited over to our friends, Keith and Gail's boat for a jam session (this is the Jamm'in part :0). They had friends, Dave and Janet down from New Bern, NC for the weekend. Dave is a fantastic guitartist and he accompanied Gail and I the whole evening. I had so much fun getting my ukulele out and jamm'in with these folks. Reminded my of home and jamm'in at Barber's Main Street house! Can't wait to do that again when we get home! Thanks Keith, Gail, Dave and Janet for an awesome night of music!
The Amazing Dave and Gail singing Friday night on board Southern Style
Janet and Keith - our audience!
Tom tapp'in it out on his bucket....
Pete and Cindy graciously listening
Saturday, after a good game of Pickle ball (no fighting this time ;) we headed to the Coral Head Music Festival in Marathon. We strapped our lawnchairs to our backs and pedaled our bikes to the concert about a mile down the way. They had a few bands but we were mostly interested in John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band (Jackyl was the headliner). They didn't disappoint. The people watching was brilliant!!! We had a fun day in the sun enjoying a little music.
John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band
A silly selfie of us at the concert
Sunday, today, we woke to 77 degrees at 7 am. Yup, 77 degrees that early. Another beautiful day. Some folks in the marina hosted a Champagne Brunch at 10 am and it was amazing! So much good food and folks.
We are now awaiting the Amos'. Looking forward to spending a few days with Brad and Leann in the Keys.
Thanks for reading our week in review!
Marathon - Week 2
It's sunny, but windy this morning so while Tom is doing the breakfast dishes, I'm gonna blog. We've filled the last few days with both boat maintenance and checking out Marathon. Our bikes and legs have gotten a work out!
We found a pickle ball court and played on Wednesday. We haven't played since Green Turtle Bay in Kentucky. It got a little heated (it was 80 degrees and we were really sweating), we got a little competitive (we started swearing at each other) and we weren't playing by the same scoring system (the tennis players next to us on the courts started staring). Thankfully Griff called mid match to visit. We cooled down and no paddles were thrown ;)
Thursday was grocery day. We walked the few miles to Publix and cabbed back with our loot. Reprovisioning takes half the day and has become like a "date night". We both go to the store now which has never happen in our 31 year marriage. I always thought Tom was allergic to the grocery store. Funny.....he's not.
Friday we got an early start and headed out on our bikes to Crane Point Hammock, Museum and Nature Trail. Crane Point Hammock is 63 acres of tropical hardwood hammock in the heart of Marathon. Purchased by Francis and Mary Crane in 1949, they added flowering tropical plants and orchids to the hammock. Preserved from development in 1989 by the Florida Keys Land Trust, it is the largest tropical hammock in the Middle Keys. It has hiking trails, the Adderly House, Butterfly Garden, the Point and educational programs.
Crane Point is named for Francis and Mary Crane, a Massachusetts couple. At that time of purchase, approximately 600 people lived in the Middle Keys along with a profusion of mosquitoes. The Cranes built a causeway to Big Rachel Key where they built their home. The house was a very unique design for its time with walls of windows and large roof overhangs. It was the first modern house in the area.
After paying our admission in the Crane Point office, Tom recognized an old friend of ours from Rochester that we boated with back at BYC in LaCrosse. To our surprise and delight we crossed paths with Charlotte Quinn. She moved to Marathon 15 year ago and is now the CEO at Crane Point. It was fun catching up with her. It's such a small world.
Below are some photos from our time at Crane Point
We added a pin to the Where Are You From board at Crane Point
Preserved Tortise and Turtle shells
Displays of documented shells, rocks coral, plants and other native flora and fauna.
Waldo's back side.....hiking the Bahama trail to the Adderly House
The Adderly House. Built by George and Olivia Adderly. The house was built from 1903 to 1905. The house is made of tabby, a homemade concrete like mixture of burnt shell, ashes, sand, shell and water.
Crane Point was very interesting and gave us a great overview of the area in Marathon, Middle Keys and the great effort that was put into conserving this portion of land for future generations to learn about and benefit from this native, tropical hammock.
Sombrero Beach - Turtle Release
After Crane Point we headed to Sombrero Beach. They were having a turtle release in the afternoon. There is a Turtle Hospital right down the road from the marina. We haven't visited it yet (waiting to do it with visiting friends, hint hint) and they announced that they would be releasing a batch of baby turtles into the ocean at Sombrero Beach. I guess even Marco Rubio (little Marco) was there. As you can see there was quite a crowd gathered.
Sally & Ben with the Faro Blanco Marina Light house in the background
Saturday we had a wonderful surprise! Our niece Sally and her husband, Ben from Minnesota came for a visit. Ben had been in Miami during the week for business and Sally flew down to join him for a couple of days of R and R. They have two little ones at home, Kip and Hattie that keep them very busy. Gramma Kris is at home watching them this weekend. They drove down from Miami for the day and we had a great time with them.
I told Tom the other day to limit my intake of Burdine french fries, but Ben is a fry fan so.....we went to Burdines for lunch and polished off another basket of fries! They are also IPA drinkers, so we tried a few local brews as well ;) Loved seeing them. Hopefully we'll see them again on the East coast later in the trip.
More later~
Marathon - Fun in the Sun!
All the folks we met coming down the river system kept saying to us... "just wait until you get to the blue water, you'll love it!" Well they were right! It's absolutely beautiful here! It's only been a week but we are already getting into the layed back vibe of Marathon. Since arriving, the temps have been in the upper 70's and 80's. Needless to say, we are soaking up all the sunshine!
Faro Blanco is a really nice place with great amenities and staff. Their are quite a few fishing charter boats slipped here along with excursion boats and rentals, so there is alot of action on the docks.
A group folks we met at Legacy took us out on a dinghy pub crawl the first full day here. There were nine dinghies altogether. It was great getting the lay of the land and meeting other boaters. We went to Keys Fishies first, Barnacle Barneys next and then over to Boot Key to Burdines. We all ate and drank our way thru the day! We had our first lobster rueben sandwich and our first of many baskets of french fries at Burdines!
The pic above is of five of the nine dinghies enroute on our pub crawl. To the right is part of our group at Barnacle Barney's.
Not a pretty picture. It makes all boaters ill. It's in Burdines Marina. We were told it went down during Hurricane Irma and hasn't been pulled out yet.
There is plenty to do and see in Marathon. This last weekend we attended the Pigeon Key Art Festival. Lots of talent on display for a good cause. The artists and booths varied from jewelry to some really avante garde work. Plus they had a concert in the huge bandshell that night.
Above: crowd at the art fair and one of the booths to the right featuring photography.
They also had booths from the Turtle Hospital and Pigeon Key with live alligators, turtles and other sea life.
We got the chance to 'pet' this young alligator.
This poor guy spent the afternoon going around and around in his little pool, but gave those of us unfamiliar with this wild life a chance to see them up close.
Pigeon Key Education Booth with interactive pools filled with sea life you could touch. All of the proceeds from the weekend art fair went back to Educational programming and maintence to Pigeon Key.
Here's a little info on Pigeon Key for those of you interested in learning more about it: Pigeon Key is a small island containing the historic district of Pigeon Key, Florida. The 5-acre island is home to 8 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places, some of which remain from its earliest incarnation as a work camp for the Florida East Coast Railway. Today these buildings serve a variety of purposes, ranging from housing for educational groups to administrative offices for the non-profit Pigeon Key Foundation. The former Assistant Bridge Tender's House has been converted into a small museum featuring artifacts and images from Pigeon Key's colorful past. It is located off the old Seven Mile Bridge, at approximately mile marker 45, west of Knight's Key, (city of Marathon in the middle Florida Keys). The island was originally known as "Cayo Paloma" (literally translated as "Pigeon Key") on many old Spanish charts - said to have been named for large flocks of white-crowned pigeons which once roosted there. During the building of Henry Flagler's Overseas Railroad Key West Extension between 1908 and 1912, there were at times as many as 400 workers housed on the island. While these workers built many bridges along the route through the lower keys, the Seven Mile Bridge, spanning the gap between Knight's Key and Little Duck Key remains the largest and most impressive component of what was once referred to as "the 8th Wonder of the World".
View out into the Atlantic from Sombrero Beach
Sunday morning was sunny and calm, so we hopped in the dinghy and headed to Sombrero Beach, on the Atlantic side of Marathon. Our route took us under 7 Mile Bridge, thru Boot Key Harbor and down Sister Creek. The mooring field at Boot Key is HUGE! I've never seen so many boats moored. It pretty shallow in spots as well, so the bigger vessels really have to watch the markers manuering in and out of the mooring field. We were able to pull our dinghy up on to the beach and then took a walk. Lots of activity with families and tourists enjoying the sun and sand.
This pic is hard to see...but I wanted to include it. Tom has always wanted to watch the Super Bowl on the boat. It's been a little chilly to do that back in MN all these years, but Sunday night he watched the whole game on the back of his boat.
Wild life is abundant! Birds are everywhere and interesting to watch. We're going to have to get a bird book to figure out some of the species ( I never thought I'd be a bird watcher!). The pelicans in our marina are always up for a meal when the fishing charters come in. You'll see flocks of them in the East basin waiting for the fish scraps.
We also have lots of iguanas! I was at the pool one day and the fella below decided to come down the tree to visit me!
Monday was cleaning day on the boat. Both Tom and I were working away when we noticed we had a visitor on the dinghy. He stayed on the bench seat for hours then moved to the side to lap up water when Tom washed the swim platform. Tom finally had to ask him to leave.....
I definitely look twice now before I head out on to the swim platform just incase we have other visitors....;)
We invested in these cool bow chairs and am I ever glad we did! We LOVE watching the sunset every night from the bow of the boat since being moved to the T head on the C dock.
Here are a few photos of life on the dock.....
We love our "bag bikes"! They fold up and we store them in the front birth when not using. Without a car we walk and bike everywhere.
Tom snapped a shot of this Scout fishing boat at end of the dock. LOTS of power!!!
Our neighbor snapped this shot of us enjoying the sunset from the bow of BELLA. We are enjoying every minute of our time and feel very blessed to be here.
Tom & Sue Slightam
Read along as we circumnavigate the eastern half of the United States and southern Canada on the Great Loop on our boat BELLA, a Cruiser 460 Express.


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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana to share Godavari water
By P PavanP Pavan, Mumbai Mirror | Jun 28, 2019, 08.23 PM IST
YS Jaganmohan Reddy and K Chandrashekar Rao
Hyderabad: Chief ministers of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh have in principle agreed to divert water from river Godavari to river Krishna to tide over the water scarcity in major parts of Andhra Pradesh and some pockets in Telangana.
Andhra CM YS Jaganmohan Reddy, his cabinet colleagues and officials had a detailed discussion with Telangana CM K Chandrashekar Rao and his ministers at the latter's residence in Hyderabad on Friday. Water topped the list of five subjects they deliberated on. The Chief Ministers directed officials and advisors concerned to prepare the modalities by July 15. The two CMs will meet in Vijayawada after July 15 and finalise the arrangement.
While river Krishna has been perennially witnessing drought, river Godavari never had a problem in the last 50 years. Hundreds of TMCs of water goes into the Bay of Bengal every year.
As a safe and long-term arrangement, KCR suggested that the lifting of water should be done from a point after the water from Sabari and Sileru join Godavari. Water from Godavari will be diverted to Srisailam reservoir through Prakasam Barrage (where water level is maintained for the Vijayawada Thermal Power Station or VTPS).
The plan aims at providing water to the perennially drought-prone Rayalaseema region in Andhra Pradesh and Palamuru (Mahbubnagar) and Nalgonda districts in Telangana.
KCR had revived the separate Telangana movement in 2001 with three crucial contentions that the AP region had deprived Telangana of water, funds and jobs (neellu, nidhuluy and niyamakalu). Telangana state became a reality on June 2, 2014. Still, many issued remained unresolved between the two states. Both states became more rigid in the last five years, thanks to political and ego issues between then AP chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu and KCR.
After Jaganmohan Reddy's YSR Congress Party came to power in Andhra Pradesh, KCR struck a cordial bond with the new government. He successfully convinced the AP government to hand over the buildings under its control in Hyderabad by virtue of the city being a joint capital. Now, KCR has laid focus on water for the drought prone areas besides other issues including distribution of assets.
Both the CMs vowed to let the disputes and issues pertaining to river water sharing forgotten in the spirit of let the bygone be bygone and ensure optimum and efficient utilisation of water resources available so that there is no scarcity of water for agriculture, industries and for the drinking water purposes in both the states.


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The case was filed in the Regional Arbitration Branch No. 7-Cebu City before Executive Labor Arbiter Emiliano C. Tiongco, Jr. on March 12, 2013. And on March 15, 2013 or three (3) days after the filing, the case was settled.
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The amicable settlement of case upon a fair compromise is one of the purposes of mandatory conciliation and mediation conference before the Labor Arbiter under the 2011 NLRC Rules of Procedure, as amended, and the Labor Code, as amended.


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Shift resources and policy to support local, cooperative, and regenerative farming systems that are restorative to our land, our climate, and our communities.
While most climate change policy and advocacy focuses explicitly on the fossil fuel industry, industrial agriculture practices contribute as much as 30% of global greenhouse emissions. From flying produce thousands of miles to foreign markets, to manufacturing synthetic inputs like chemical fertilizers, to slashing and burning forests to clear farmland, to releasing methane from industrial cattle ranching, industrial agriculture has been devastating to our climate, our water, our soil, and our health. When you include other aspects of the food system, such as packaging and waste, that number jumps to 57%.
Furthermore, the collapse of agriculture systems— whether due to drought, disease, or natural disaster— stands as one of the greatest global vulnerabilities in the face of climate change.
Over the last century, the number of US farms has dramatically shrunk, while the average acreage has increased. In fact, the top 10% of farms received 77% of the subsidies. Industrial agriculture has pushed the sector towards mono-crop strategies, high use of chemical fertilizers, excessive run-off, and exploited labor of farmworkers. Many of these farmers are beginning to retire with no succession plan. This trend of consolidation of wealth and land–currently, 98% of farmland in the US is owned by white people— paired with the automation of more aspects of the trade, means that in addition to being harmful to the land, farming has become more and more exclusive.
While the current dominant farming model is extractive of land and labor, there is an immense opportunity to reorganize and reinvest in good farming jobs that are regenerative to the land, sea, air, and our communities.
There is a growing interest in farming work, both urban and rural, from younger generations. For only the second time in the last century, the number of farmers under the age of 35 is increasing. In some states, the number of beginning farmers age 25-34 grew by 20% or more between 2012-2017. They are more likely than past generations to have farms under 50 acres, limit the use of chemicals, grow with organic methods, diversify crops, and engage with community supported agriculture (CSA) and farmers markets.
New economy strategies can greatly expand economic opportunities, access to resources, and structures of support for communities— particularly Black, undocumented, and Indigenous— that have been most exploited or precarious in the current food system.
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Focuses on food for the people
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Expand access to equitable crop insurance, accounting, technical assistance, legal support, equipment sharing, non-GMO seed.
Ensure fair prices, wages, and markets for all farming and food cooperatives.
Establish procurement plans for anchor institutions, including schools, hospitals, and senior centers from local food and farming cooperatives.
Evergreen Cooperatives Initiative – Green City Growers is a cooperative farming enterprise in Cleveland that is locally-focused, non-GMO, and pesticide-free. The business is part of a larger ecosystem of the Evergreen Cooperatives, which also include a laundry cooperative and solar energy business. The Evergreen Coops have procurement contracts with local anchor institutions and have recently established the Fund for Employee Ownership to support the conversion of small businesses, usually with retiring owners, to worker-owned cooperatives.
Put city-owned vacant land into productive use through the low-cost transfer to community-managed urban farms.
Building on its long tradition of urban farming, the City of Philadelphia established a Land Bank to consolidate access to 10,000 city-owned vacant lots. Now neighbors of vacant lots can submit an "Expression of Interest" to acquire ownership or access to vacant lots for as low as $1 to be put into productive use. Many of these lots were already being used as community gardens but risked being sold or removed with no warning. The Land Bank provides an opportunity to have guaranteed access to existing community farms as well as a platform for starting new ones. The project continues to be an experiment and work out bureaucratic challenges, but serves as a model for other policies to accelerate urban farming.
More from Hidden City: Urban Farmers Look to Land Bank for Help with Holding on to Property
Prioritize communities at the frontline of land and food injustice, both urban and rural
Expand and subsidize access to land, grants, insurance, training, and technical assistance for farmers from communities that have been displaced from land and impacted by economic injustice.
Federation of Southern Cooperatives. In 1920, Black people owned and farmed 15 million acres across the South. As of 2007, there were fewer than 25,000 Black family farms on less than 3 million acres. The Federation of Southern Cooperatives was established to retain Black land and livelihoods through a diversity of strategies. "The Federation's membership includes 10,000 Black farm families, who own over half a million acres of land and work through 35 agricultural cooperatives to purchase supplies, provide technical assistance and market their crops together; 12,000 small savers, in 15 community development credit unions that have over $20 million in assets and have made over $60 million in loans since their inception. [They] also work with handicraft producers, fishermen, consumers, people who need affordable housing and other rural residents interested in developing self-help cooperative solutions to their problems." More from Grassroots Economic Organizing
California Farmer Equity Act is a comprehensive bill that focuses on undoing historic discrimination against farmers of color and supporting the rapidly diversifying farmer population in the state. The bill also specifically includes support for urban farmers of color and takes measures to support climate resilient farming.
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Transform guest worker visa programs to raise wages, hold landowners responsible for mistreatment of workers, and allow workers to move between employers. Ultimately provide a pathway to citizenship for migrant farmworkers and end all guest worker programs in the next five years.
The H-2A visa program has been regularly compared to indentured servitude. WA SB 5438, which passed unanimously 96-0 in the Washington House of Representatives, established a dedicated office for oversight of safety, housing, labor conditions, and health of workers in the H-2A program.
Establish a clear pathway to worker and land ownership for farmworkers.
Community to Community Development in Whatcom County, WA. C2C worked with farmworkers on a four-year campaign, culminating in 2017, to establish their collective bargaining rights through the union Familias Unidos por la Justicia. Then in the summer of 2019, based on their vision of workers fully owning their own land and labor, their worker-owned cooperative blueberry farm, Tierra y Libertad, had its first harvest season.
Incentivize farming methods that prioritize agroecology, biodiversity, zero-waste and composting, carbon sequestration, organic methods, and minimal ecological footprints
Pass "Healthy Soil" Legislation – focused on natural, small scale sequestration – as a form of climate mitigation
Invest public resources in regenerative land and ocean farmer training programs for new farmers
GreenWave is an organization built on a restorative ocean farming model that produces high yields of seaweed and shellfish, rebuilds marine ecosystems, absorbs carbon, requires no external inputs, and creates storm surge protection. Their ocean farmer in training program is a two-year program that focuses on skill-building, knowledge, equity of access, and is free of charge. They have a goal of 500 ocean farms in 10 regions in the next five years.
Minimize barriers and establish subsidies for existing farms that convert to agroecological methods
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