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Transportation museum denied restraining order against railroad authority
July 14, 2017 | IBJ Staff
Keywords Fishers / Hamilton County / Noblesville / Railroad / Regional News
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The Indiana Transportation Museum has been denied in its request for a federal temporary restraining order against the Hoosier Heritage Port Authority.
Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson of the U.S. District Court in the Southern District of Indiana denied the museum's petition in a ruling issued Thursday.
The museum sought the order in an attempt to regain use of the Nickel Plate rail line in time to run excursion trains during next month's Indiana State Fair.
Magnus-Stinson said the museum did not make "an adequate showing under applicable law that a temporary restraining order is warranted."
The Noblesville-based museum and area officials have been wrestling over the future of the 37-mile railroad for months. Noblesville and Fishers are seeking to convert a section of the rail corridor into a pedestrian trail, but the museum argues the rails should remain and that it should be able to operate trains along it.
The Hoosier Heritage Port Authority, the quasi-government entity that oversees the railroad, terminated its policy-of-use agreement with the museum in March 2016 amid concerns about the not-for-profit's financial condition and maintenance of the tracks.
That meant the museum had to discontinue its popular State Fair Train and Polar Bear Express rides last year.
The port authority issued a request for proposals for a new operator of the track, and responses were received last month. Several groups submitted responses, including the transportation museum, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Railway Co. of Indianapolis, Hoosier Heritage Railroad Inc. of Fishers and Nickel Plate Heritage Railroad of Arcadia.
The authority had been expected to discuss the proposals Monday night. However, it delayed the discussion until next week.
Museum officials said a restraining order was needed to stop the port authority from destroying the rail tracks, evicting the museum from its home in Forest Park and granting approval to a new track operator through the RFP.
The museum sought an expedited order that would rescind the authority's suspension of museum trains.
"If successful, the suit could allow the beloved State Fair Train, the Polar Bear Express Train and future excursion trains to run on the Nickel Plate tracks," the museum said earlier this week.
Magnus-Stinson said the museum did not meet the requirements or follow the procedures necessary to obtain a restraining order.
The museum argued that it would suffer "imminent and irreparable injury if Hoosier Heritage is not restrained from prohibiting it from operating the 2017 State Fair Train."
But the judge said the ongoing dispute between the parties is at least a year old and should have been addressed through other means instead of with an expedited order that would give Hoosier Heritage no notice or time to argue its case.
"Lack of time to give the other side notice is both disingenuous in this case and invalid," she said.
The museum filed a tort-claim notice last month against the authority, Noblesville and Fishers. In it, the museum said it lost more than $350,000 in revenue because it couldn't operate the Polar Bear Express. It also says it lost another $150,000 when it was prohibited from operating the Indiana State Fair Train.


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Texans RB Lamar Miller primed for 'a season for the ages'
Mike Freeman, Bleacher Report
Mike Freeman of the Bleacher Report on the thought that Texans RB Lamar Miller might lead the league in rushing:
That's what one scout believes. He thinks the combination of a solid offensive line and the presence of a real quarterback will free up Miller to the point where he will be one of the top two runners in football.
I've heard this type of thing before about Miller (and written it). More than a few people in football think he is set for a huge season. Lead the league in rushing? That would be quite a leap, but it's not totally unbelievable. Miller always showed great bursts of talent when in Miami, but because the Dolphins gonna Dolphin, they completely underutilized him. The Texans won't, and I keep hearing from scouts that they think he might have a season for the ages. We'll see.
Miller finished #9 and #5 in the last two seasons in PPR formats, but was underutilized in Miami, which is one reason he signed with the Texans. Consider this: Miller only saw 18-plus carries in three of his 16 games in 2015, while Arian Foster carried the ball 18-plus times in 13 of his last 17 games with the Texans. Foster averaged 22.5 touches per game over that span, and if Miller can maintain the 0.920 FP/touch rate (PPR) from the last two years, he would average around 20.7 FP per game. Last year's #1 PPR RB (Devonta Freeman) averaged 21.1 FP.
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Dolphins sign RB Samaje Perine
·ThePhinsider.com
Dolphins don't plan to get another look at QB Josh Rosen
DeVante Parker, Albert Wilson clear concussion protocol, will play Sunday
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Dolphins sign DeVante Parker through 2023
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Eli Manning to start again in Week 15
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Living in a condo is something you may want to consider if you are working in a city or you want a small space all for yourself. But it may come with some challenges, given the small space for your things. As such, you need to decide which items to prioritize.
When choosing items for your condo, you need to pick the ones that will serve you for a long time. They should be integral to your daily life. Choosing house items to invest in may make you feel confused or overwhelmed, so this guide lists the three must-haves for your condo.
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Space can be an issue, so you need to maximize what you have. What you should get is a set of modular shelves. For one, you may get a dresser that doubles as a vanity. Instead of using large cabinets, you can use floating shelves to save floor space. Go for a daybed that has compartments underneath.
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Reginald Robinson Lee (Bensington, Oxfordshire, Reino Unido, 19 de mayo de 1870-Kenilworth, Warwickshire, Reino Unido, 6 de agosto de 1913) fue un marino británico perteneciente a la naviera White Star Line, asignado como vigía durante el viaje inaugural del RMS Titanic en abril de 1912.

Biografía
Reginald Lee nació en el pequeño pueblo de Bensington, Oxfordshire, en 1870. Sus padres eran un maestro de escuela llamado William Lee y su madre, Sarah Jane (apellido de soltera: Quilter) de Leicester. Reginald era el primogénito de cuatro hermanos.

En 1886 la familia se trasladó a South Sea, New Hampshire, y William Lee falleció de neumonía a sus 42 años de edad lo que obligó a Reginald a mantener a sus hermanos enrolándose en la Marina Mercante; más tarde se unió a la White Star Line siendo asignado vigía del RMS Olympic en 1911, y fue reasignado como vigía en el nuevo RMS Titanic en abril de 1912, junto a su compañero Frederick Fleet.

A las 22:00 horas, Lee y Fleet asumieron el turno de 4 horas en el puesto de vigías del Titanic; a las 23:38 horas, Fleet distinguió una masa negra en frente del buque y dio la alarma de advertencia. El Titanic chocó con el iceberg de refilón por el lado de estribor, provocando daños fatales, y comenzó a hundirse. Veinte minutos después del choque, se les ordenó presentarse en la cubierta de botes y se le ordenó a Lee quitar los seguros al bote salvavidas n.º 13 de estribor, preparándolo para ser bajado. Su compañero, Frederick Fleet, fue asignado al bote n.º 6 de babor.

El primer oficial William McMaster Murdoch ordenó a Lee asumir el mando del bote salvavidas n.º 13, descendiendo con 70 personas a bordo. junto con el bote 15, era el bote más cargado de todos los bajados hasta entonces. Al bajar el n.º 15, este estuvo a punto de caer encima del bote n.º 13 que había sido atraído por un chorro del enfriador de condensador.

Desesperados esfuerzos de parte de los pasajeros del bote n.º 13 lograron zafarse de la posición antes de ser aplastados por el n.º 15.

De este modo, Lee se salvó de morir en el hundimiento, lo mismo ocurrió con su compañero Fleet, siendo rescatados por el RMS Carpathia 4 horas más tarde.

Reginald Lee testificó en ambas comisiones de investigación, y siguió embarcado, pero en la Union-Castle Line. Falleció de neumonía, el 6 de agosto de 1913 en Kenilworth. Sus restos fueron inhumados en el cementerio de Highland Road, en New Hampshire.

Véase también
 Hundimiento del RMS Titanic
 Frederick Fleet
 William Murdoch
 Botes salvavidas del RMS Titanic

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Nacidos en 1870
Fallecidos en 1913
Oficialidad del RMS Titanic
Supervivientes del Titanic

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Leo Von Derau
March 9, 1924 ~ July 30, 2020 (age 96)
Roman Leo Von Derau, age 96, of Marseilles, Ohio passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at 12:25am at his home.
Leo was born on March 9, 1924 in Columbus, Ohio to Roman A. and Birddella (Kechler) Von Derau, both of whom are deceased. He married Helen L. Turner on December 30, 1952 and she passed away on April 25, 2018.
He is survived by a son, Shawn Von Derau of Marseilles, two granddaughters, Ashley (Chad) Clark of Marion, Ohio and Dawn Von Derau of Marseilles, as well as seven great grandchildren: Noah, Ashton, Nick, Cathy, Cameron, Carson, and Aaliyah.
Leo was a 1942 graduate of Marseilles High School and went on to serve in the US Army during World War II and was part of the first wave in the Philippines.
Upon returning to the states, he started working for Tri County Lime Stone Quarry and spent the next 42 years
until his retirement.
For hobbies Leo was a gun enthusiast and enjoyed hunting.
Funeral services for Leo Von Derau will be held at 3:00pm Saturday, August 1st. at the Lucas-Batton Funeral Home in Upper Sandusky with Rev. Ted Malone officiating. Burial will be at a later date at Chandler Cemetery.
Visitations will be held on Saturday, August 1 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at the Lucas-Batton Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Bridge Hospice or Marseilles UMC and can be sent to Lucas-Batton Funeral Home, 476 S. Sandusky Ave. Upper Sandusky, Ohio 43351.
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So you caught up with some of our Bulldogs at this years class reunion, don't lose touch again until the next get together! Take advantage of the upcoming holiday season and reach out to them. It can even be something as simple as wishing them "Happy Holidays"! Use the tools on this page to search for classmates that you have lost touch with over the years!
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Trixi third on the final ITT stage of Thüringen
Trixi Worrack finished just off the podium today in the final stage of Lotto Thüringen Ladies Tour in Schmölln, Germany. Worrack put in an impressive ride to sit in the hot seat until the final riders crossed the line.
"It was a really tough ITT. The course was the same as it has been in 2017, but this year it was the final stage of the tour instead of in the middle."
While Worrack finished fourth, her teammate Elena Cecchini wasn't far behind in sixth position. "I'm a bit disappointed to lose the spot I had on the GC after our great stage 6 yesterday, but I'm happy to have a stage win, two podiums myself at this tour, and as well as some great team racing," said Cecchini.


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Q: Photoshop color profiles and saving for web I'm looking for the definitive answer to what color profiles should be used when it pertains to working with graphics and saving graphics for the web.
What color profiles is everyone using while in photoshop? sRGB?
Under View > Proof Setup what color profiles are selected there? Also should I be using View > Proof Colors?
It seems that no matter how hard I try I am creating graphics that I save for the web and they are coming out over saturated.

A: You should use the colour layout you wish to use, if they change when published, while not photoshop some of these articles should help (they have links to tool sites).
Choosing the correct colour palette
Visibone has an online service to test contrasts of colours.
Infomation above is a copy and paste from a search of 'color' + enter at Pro WebMasters
You may be better served at one of these SuperUser - sister sites
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Family members, parents, partners and friends play a great role in influencing your life choices. They usually wish you nothing but good but sometimes they over-stretch that role and prescribe what your life should be like without consulting you on how you feel. This can land both you and them frustrated.
They will be stressed out because you have declined their advice, whilst you will be stressed out by the pressure they are giving.
That's obviously a twist of the famous "You can lead a horse to the water, but you can't force it to drink," but why lead it to the water before consulting with it?
Deeply routed in every , "We know what's best for you" decision is a selfish decision made out of self interest. If it were not selfish you would be consulted and your interests would be taken into consideration. See, your partner, parent, aunt, sister and uncle's public image is affected by how you look in the public eye.
That's why you will realize that when you refuse to take their prescribed actions they hit with statements like, "You'll embarrass ME" because it is really about them. The main reason they want you to be portrayed as something they love whether you like it or not is their self interest. It is for their ego and they will likely disown you (if they can : e.g your partner) if they are not biologically connected to you.
While some of their advice may be good, they should allow you the right to make your own bad decisions or at least open their minds to hear what your plans are. In fact if they really care that much they should help you fulfill your chosen plans if they are not at all evil, unethical or illegal (in their paradigm).
Never feel obliged to do something you are not into because of close people but learn to speak out without being disrespectful and tell them why you feel a certain way. In as much as you expect them to listen to your side of the story you may also want to listen to their perspective.
You'll never know maybe it will be such a good idea to abandon your ideas, and drink at their well. I'm just saying it has to be … your own choice.
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Kamienny Most (maced Камен Мост) – najstarszy zachowany most w Skopje, pochodzący z czasów osmańskich i stanowiący do dziś symbol miasta i główny element jego herbu. Zbudowany z kamiennych bloków most ma dwanaście przęseł i długość 214 m. Most łączy współczesne centrum miasta ze starą dzielnicą osmańską (czarsziją) i Wielkim Bazarem, na lewym brzegu Wardaru.

Kamienny Most został wzniesiony w okresie panowania sułtana Mehmeda II, w latach 1451-1469. Pierwsza wzmianka o jego istnieniu pochodzi z 1469, kiedy sporządzano rejestr majątku należącego meczetu Aladża (Isy-Bega). Kilkakrotnie w swojej historii ulegał poważnym uszkodzeniom. W czasie wielkiego trzęsienia ziemi w 1555 zostały poważnie uszkodzone cztery przęsła mostu. W latach 1895-1897 kolejne powodzie naruszyły konstrukcję mostu. W 1944 był przygotowany do wysadzenia przez Niemców, ale udało się zapobiec eksplozji. W 1992 podjęto renowację mostu, aby przywrócić mu pierwotny wygląd.

W przeszłości most pełnił funkcję miejsca straceń. W 1689 stracono na nim Karposza, przywódcę powstania antytureckiego.

Kamienny most, jako jeden z symboli miasta, znajduje się w herbie stolicy.

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If you had to wear one outfit everyday, what would it be?
A black short dress, turtleneck, sleeveless, a lined.
You're originally from Colombia, do your cultural roots affect your style in any way?
Definitely, I'm originally from the mountains where it rains a lot, and is overcast most of the time. However, as we are an ex-colony, we have a mixture of cultures, colours, styles from all over the world- African, European, Middle Eastern and Native American. So yes we are colouful and to certain extent exotic. For my style, I would say my roots mainly influence my accessories. I love colourful statement jewelry and handbags, mostly handmade.
How does your occupation as an architect affect your style?
I always need to wear something practical, elegant, in a basic colour, because your day can go from a site visit to client meeting, lunch with suppliers, getting hands-on dirty, sketching or selecting materials. So I'm always wearing something comfortable, easy to wear and accessorized, versatile and stylish. I'm always on the run, ready for the unexpected.
A lot of people have a hard time finding a career that fulfills them; can you share your story as to how you found your passion as an architect?
I come from a very artistic family, with designers, architects and writers, and none of my relatives live out of their passions talents.
I grew up surrounded by drawing tables, tracing papers, rulers, architects and engineers. My aunties would take care of me on the weekends, so they would put me on the drawing table whilst they were working, so pretty much my destiny was determined since young age.
So I told my parents I was going to sit the exam for the most difficult state run university in the country for Architecture. After two days of exams I told my mum that it was easy especially because the exam consisted of mostly Mathematic algorithms, which I am very good at! Of course my family thought that I wasn't going to make it, and that it was too difficult and I was just too confident, but I nailed it!!
When the results came up, my name was in the newspaper; from over 800 people that did the exam only 84 people were accepted. I passed and came in 17th place and knew that it was meant to be. What a journey!!!
What do you enjoy most about your career?
Creating new things every day. I don't have a monotonous job; everyday presents itself with challenges and opportunities to create amazing interior spaces.
Have you faced any obstacles as a woman in your field?
Yes, as architecture is mainly a man's world. You have to grow an extra layer of skin to protect you from negative criticisms and comments such as, 'Can you really do this? Do you really know how to manage this software?" And so on….
Who or what influences/inspires your style?
I love minimalist Japanese architecture. I guess all my dresses and clothing prints have a big influence based on geometric shapes and basic colours.
Have you ever had to make any hard sacrifices in order to pursue your dreams/career? (If so, feel free to give an account of such a time) Endless, but one of the toughest was leaving London behind, my home, our doggies, husband. When I moved alone to Shanghai, it was a very long shot and I took it against the odds. It really paid off in the end and I'm still in China, with a promising career.
You have lived and studied in a couple countries, how did you make it happen? And what advice do you have for others who aspire to do the same?
I always knew I was destined to travel and see other places. Whilst watching local travel TV Shows as a little girl I would tell my mom "just wait and see, one day I'll be there. I can recall watching shows like 'El mundo al vuelo', lonely planet TV programmes, and some of David Attenborough documentaries about far exotic lands.
My family and I traveled quite a bit in Colombia, loads of road trips on the weekends and also went to the coast quite often, all of which I always enjoyed very much. So when I was old enough to know what I wanted to do with my life and was in the 8th semester of architecture(in Colombia you study 10 semesters, 5 years), I asked my parents to send me on an exchange programme to Vienna, Austria.
After such an amazing experience, I came back home determined to leave home again. After I graduated Architectural school I worked very hard for a whole year and saved up a couple thousand dollars- working very long hours, and saving every single penny I earned.
I signed up for a Master course in Prague and asked for a bank loan in order to pay for the course fees and cover some living expenses in Czech Republic. My family did not give me a coin. I knew from there onwards I had to do it alone, by myself, alone.
It's been 10 years since then, I have successfully paid for my master course in Czech republic, paid back the bank loan, moved from Czech to Austria to UK, and then to China.
I have always worked as an architect, and also had to do some other not too glamorous jobs, like being a nanny, cleaning offices in England, having three jobs in China in order to get by and pay back the loan.
I am very proud of all the hoops I've jumped to be where I am right now. Even now as I'mabout to finish my second master course in business innovation and entrepreneurship.
Life will always throw at you challenges, bitter and sour experiences, do not let small things redirect your focus and make you loose passion in what you are aspiring to do, I've heard many "NO, Sorry the position has been filled, apply next year for that Uni Grant" etc. Well there are only small setbacks, life will always be hard, keep your chin up and smile, the only thing you can't possibly control is death.
What does being a BagLady mean to you?
Me on the weekends!!!! Ha ha ha well a 'homeless lady' full of colourful junk like outfits and bags where she has her possessions, often very flashy, flamboyant and extravagant.
What do you like most about our garments?
Simplicity, versatile, basic colors and shapes which suits every single body shape, elegant and feminine.
Which countries have you visited? Too many for my own good, this year I've already visited 8 countries; I currently have Russia, Tanzania, Iran, Morocco and Papua New Guinea on my radar.
Have your travels shaped your style in anyway?
Certainly! I've become more practical but also more aware about the dirty side of fashion, cost, contamination, wastage and over-stock.
What's one thing that you're proud of doing/accomplishing?
Living my life the way I wanted to, I don't believe in impossible things. I have been lucky enough to study what I wanted to study, lived and travelled where I wanted to. I've been living my life in a very intense way, moving from place to place, from South America, to Europe to Asia.
What would you say to your 18 year old self?
Keep dreaming big, you will achieve it, the ceiling is the moon, you are strong enough to make it happen, believe more in yourself.
Try to be more aware about where your food and clothes comes from, is not about changing the world is about self-awareness and conscious shopping.


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Bring your four footed family member out to the Wine Bin for yappy hour! Held outdoors in our private parking lot from 6-9 pm. Enjoy wines, craft beer, and live music, with additional tastings inside the store. The event itself is free! All donations and a portion of the sales that evening go directly to an animal charity.
Unwind with wine and friends while raising money for pups in need!
Share a stroll with your pup and enjoy beautiful scenery at Historic London Town and Gardens, a twenty-three acre park featuring Colonial history, archaeology, and horticulture on the South River in Edgewater, Maryland. Their mission is "to inspire a deeper understanding of our region's history, environment, culture, and arts through living history, historical artifacts, experiential public gardens, and collaborative cultural & arts programs." There are always a variety of events going on, including a Summer Concert series! Best yet, leashed dogs are welcome in the majority of the park, including the gardens and all buildings except for the historic William Brown House.
The Historic London Town and Gardens is a wonderful place for pups to explore!
Located on historic Sykesville Main Street, Market Tavern is exactly what the name says: a gourmet market and neighborhood tavern. At the bar you'll find local beer, classic cocktails and European style tapas, and in the market, you'll find everything you need to satisfy your culinary cravings including fresh local cheeses, charcuterie, Salazon salted chocolate, artisan spreads, seasonings, gourmet snacks, and much more. The best part? Dogs are welcome inside.
Hysteria is a pup and kid-friendly brewery in Columbia, that is committed to continual experimentation and strives to make bold, flavorful beers. The inspiration for their taproom where both humans and dogs are welcome to relax is the innovative, collaborative, and community-driven culture that makes craft beer special. You're welcome to join the ongoing events including paint nights, game nights, a book club, food trucks, and more, or simply show up, grab a book from the library, and settle down with your pup for a cuddle with a cool pint.
Who wouldn't want to enjoy cuddles and a cold pint?
A family-owned, 2nd generation ice cream shop located on Patterson Park in the Canton neighborhood of Baltimore, they are the only shop in Maryland with more than 100 flavors of handmade soft serve available every single day! They also have Doggie Sundaes (vanilla ice cream, peanut butter, and a dog treat) available in 2 sizes, perfect for both large and small dogs. Ordering with your pup is easy at their walk-up window, and you're welcome to enjoy your delicious treats together on their outdoor benches and seating.
Located in the beautiful Baltimore waterfront neighborhood of Canton, at Lighthouse Point, Bo Brooks Restaurant has been serving fantastic steamed crabs and seafood in Maryland since 1964. From crab feasts and private dinners to offsite and large-party catering, they've got all the bases covered. Most importantly, pups are treated to their own turf area where dog toys are welcome and water bowls are kept full, all while you enjoy the beautiful harbor views!
In the heart of historic Frederick, Isabella's has become a favorite destination for local residents and worldwide travelers alike in search of a truly Mediterranean dining experience. Your dog is welcome to relax with you on the comfortable Market Street patio, while you enjoy tapas (snacks, canapés, or small plates that originate in Spain that are meant to be shared), or any of the wide variety of entrées for available for all appetites!
Delicious food and drinks are made all the sweeter with a pup for company!
Breakfast near the water's edge or enjoy a light alfresco lunch on the sun-dappled terrace with your favorite canine companion. Showcasing the best of land and sea, Stars' eclectic menu champions seasonal, local specialties. Watch the sunlight dance across the Miles River as you savor every mouthful. Fine wines and discreet service offer the perfect accompaniment to time well spent with your pup.
Located on Market Space in the Historical District of Annapolis, this pup-friendly establishment is nestled among a shopping and sightseeing haven! Have lunch and experience the unique charm of the world's sailing capital or visit them for dinner to check out the extraordinary nightlife of Annapolis. Established in 1830, The Federal House has a handicapped entrance, is pup friendly, and partners with oyster recovery, Navy Athletics, and Paws Boutique.
Pups of all sizes are welcome at The Federal House Bar & Grille!
Dogs are welcome on the patio of these popular pizza and drafthouses! From light and refreshing to rich and full-bodied, the wide variety of premium house-brewed beers will quench any thirst. Served two at a time, you can keep it simple with one of their original drafts, or get inspired and sample one of their mixed breeds. Nothing goes better with one of their delicious draft beers than a piping hot Pub Dog pizza! With fresh ingredients and creative combinations, the hand-crafted pizzas, salads and appetizers will please any appetite!
We can't list our favorite pup-friendly places without recognizing Starbucks, where you can get yourself a Cappuccino, and your pup a free "Puppuccino" (a cup of whipped cream). Most locations have an outdoor patio so you can enjoy some java while reading or working (Starbucks also offers free WiFi) with your pup at your side. If you're ever at the Ellicott City Starbucks location, pop by our office headquarters right next door!
A free Puppucinno at Starbucks is a great way to make your pup's day!


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On December 29, one of the largest cryptocurrency Ethereum showed the largest increase, rising by almost 15% over the day. The daily trading volume of a digital asset exceeded $3.1 billion.
The coin grew from $113 to $137, which allowed it to become the leader in growth from the top ten cryptocurrencies. In the second half of December, we saw the resumption of the Bitcoin and Altcoin rally. At this time, Ether rapidly increased in price and could even pierce the $200 mark.
However, then a correction came, and the coin slipped significantly. The crypto market started to show aggressive growth again. Bitcoin once again broke through the $ 4,000 mark and now holds this position on some trading platforms.
The rate of the ether has grown by almost 15% to $136. The market capitalization of Ether reached $14.081 billion.
The highest rates of growth on Saturday showed Bitcoin Cash and EOS, which jumped 11.12% and 12.81% to $166.08 and $2.65, respectively.
For Ether, as for all digital currencies, 2018 was very difficult. According to analyst Tom Lee, Ether is now gathering strength and can grow as the performance of its platform increases.
JoeTechnologist founder Joseph Raczynski said that by the fourth quarter of 2019, this coin could aggressively add and win the $1,200 mark. However, most analysts question such aggressive predictions, believing that cryptocurrencies will no longer be able to repeat the explosive rally of the end of 2017.


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4 Crowdfunding Campaigns Made In Chile
It was time to talk about this topic, being the most enterprising Latin American country, Chile has successfully performed crowdfunding. In fact, many businesses that were funded with this financing method were commercialized worldwide. And others are simply admirable. Let's see 4 crowdfunding campaigns made by Chileans.
Crowdfunding in Chile
If you've read our past entries, you may have noticed that one of the organizations that has promoted crowdfunding in this country has been Start-Up Chile. And while it's not the only Chilean alternative, the fact is that Chileans around the world have developed an adventurous side in the business world.
Hence, many of them decide to start a crowdfunding campaign. Not all are necessarily businesses, some have been campaigns aimed at highlighting the culture of Chile or more specific causes. What makes them similar is that they're very interesting and remarkable campaigns. Let's see which they are:
Royal Llama
Today we'll start with a campaign that was meant for the textile area, but in a very peculiar way. In the Chilean Andes, the Aimara people had the ancient tradition of raising llamas and alpacas to sustain themselves economically. And due to severe conditions, they had to sell these animals to look for other ways of living.
The Royal Llama yarn sets are high quality, can be washed and are resistant. Source: Kickstarter
However, a group of Chileans wanted to save the old tradition and created Royal Llama. A brand of yarns that are obtained from the fur of llamas and alpacas, from which a great variety of textile products are made. Such as jackets, shirts, hats, sweaters and similar products. It raised $42,614 from its goal of $25,000.
YERKA, the "unstealable" bike
Cristobal, Juan Jose and Andres are three Chilean engineers and cyclists who were victims of the theft of their bicycles. Fed up with it, they decided to create a bicycle that was impossible to steal: YERKA. After development time, the prototype was a success and soon they started a crowdfunding campaign to finance the product.
In 2015 it started its campaign with a goal of $5o,000, but in an unexpected turn, it managed to reach this amount in the first 9 days. By the time it was finished, it managed to raise a total of $98,175, becoming the most financed crowdfunding campaign in Chile at the time.
Algramo
In Santiago, Chile, there were many problems for families who didn't have access to buy basic necessities. Since these were very expensive and these families had relatively low salaries. In short, they had to buy in small quantities and for high prices. Until a good Samaritan came to give a solution.
Jose Manuel Moller, a commercial engineer, created Algramo. A dispensing machine for basic necessities such as rice, sugar, beans and lentils. And since they don't come packed or packaged as usual, they're considerably cheaper. The crowdfunding campaign for its launch managed to raise $331,379 from its goal of $100,000.
To take the food purchased with Algramo dispensers, you can use a special container that can be obtained separately. Source: Goethe-Institut
Minka Inhouse
Francisca "Fran" Aldea is a young woman who worked for three years in the home decor department of retail stores in Santiago, Chile. However, she felt frustrated and unhappy after realizing that she wasn't learning enough about the development of traditional crafts. Especially those made with her favorite materials: ceramics and wool.
This made her look for people who still appreciated traditional crafts as much as she did. And after finding a group of men and women with great skills for craftsmanship, she created Minka Inhouse. A project that aims to maximize the local industry of crafts and manufactures. The campaign raised $22,010 from its goal of $15,000.
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Abbey Gunman's Divorce Investigated
CONCEPTION, Mo. — The man who killed two monks and wounded two others at a Roman Catholic abbey was unhappy about how the church treated him after he divorced his wife, The Associated Press learned Wednesday.
Investigators were pursing Lloyd Jeffress' bitterness toward the church as a potential motive in the shooting rampage Monday at Conception Abbey. Jeffress, 71, killed himself afterward.
Police planned to view Jeffress' annulment papers from 1979, 20 years after his divorce, to learn more about Jeffress' complaints.
"We're hoping some documents from the church will shed some light on this," said Sgt. Sheldon Lyon of the highway patrol.
A source said that Jeffress' daughter and brother indicated Jeffress told them he was upset by the way he was treated by the church after the breakup of his five-year marriage with Della Steward. Jeffress didn't utter a word Monday morning as he walked the monastery halls, killing Brother Damian Larson and the Rev. Phillip Schuster. Two other monks were shot before Jeffress then shot himself in the mouth.
The wounded monks were expected to recover.
Jeffress and Steward were married Nov. 24, 1954, according to the Missouri Bureau of Vital Records, and were granted a divorce on May 11, 1959.
The Dioceses of Kansas City-St. Joseph said the couple was granted an annulment by the church in 1979. Details of the couple's relationship are kept private, spokeswoman Rebecca Summers said.
Lyon said Wednesday that Steward was cooperating with investigators, although he declined to elaborate.
Albany Times Union (Albany, NY)
Category: Divorce Angle, Lloyd Jeffress, Other, Sheldon Lyon, Shooting at the Abbey


This design was inspired by the notion of a historical timeline. The shape of the ring is created in essence to form a line that is pin-pointed to reflect a significant moment in time. The feature 9ct yellow gold bezel adorns a brilliant yellow sapphire and it has been designed to embrace the roman numerals for 2018 ( MMXVIII ) in a subtle way along the outside face. The shape of the sterling silver ring shank is designed in such a way that it provides a superior fit. Simply slide the ring on sideways and twist past the knuckle! Also, the internal profile of the ring is rounded for maximum comfort. This ring is also available in sterling silver, whitegold and rose gold. As this ring is custom made, there is a 2-4 week lead time. Simply include your 'delivery date required' field upon ordering.


I was first introduced to this poem in an illustration class eons ago ~ the teacher gave us this poem to illustrate. As the images exploded before my eyes the lines settled into my mind, for me to return to many times. Then recently I discovered this beautiful picture book about William Carlos Williams' life ~ A River Of Words the story of William Carlos Williams written by Jen Bryant & illustrated by Melissa Sweet. The illustrations and design of this book blew me away - I think it is a true treasure that I highly recommend you seek out and enjoy ~ the story of a passion for poetry, the wonderful poems and the fantastic illustrations!!!
Well i hope everyone has had a wonderful day of thanks & gratitude. Don't know if anyone has noticed but it has been a bit quiet on this end of this blog. The reason being is that a week ago I was involved in an incident that put my hands out of commission for awhile :(. Both hands had to have stitches but luckily nothing too serious and for this I am truly thankful. But I have had to lay low & rest which is one of my life lessons that I keep struggling with. So on this day of thanks I am truly grateful for my hands that will heal and will soon be messing around in the studio again. It is these times that make me appreciate how much working & creating is as important to me as breathing. So I will be back (soon i hope) but for now I wish for all peace and love!!!
Friday, November 13, 6-8pm ~ opening reception for the Icons & Alters 16th annual benefit exhibition @ the New Art Center, Newton, MA. Follow this link to see all the pieces that are available! The show runs from Nov.13th - Dec. 13th, 2009.
Also mark your calendars for RED It's more than a color: metaphor, feeling idea or hue @ the Cambridge Art Association. I am happy to announce that Lush was accepted in this show. The show will run from Nov. 10th, 2009 - Jan. 14th, 2010 and is exhibited in 2 places - the Kathryn Schultz Gallery, 25 Lowell St. & University Place Gallery, 124 Mount Auburn St (both in Cambridge). The opening reception is Friday, November 20th, 6-8pm in both galleries. This show was juried by Carl Belz, Director Emeritus, Rose Art Museum, Brandeis University. I am not sure where Lush is but will let you al know as soon as I do :).
The Dana Hall School Art Gallery will feature an exhibit by David A. Lang titled Sculpture from October 20 through November 24, 2009. Gallery Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Wednesday and Friday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. And here is an article about the show ~ there is a video too!!!
Hot off the Presses ~ i got my first grant!!!
This weekend I learned that I was one of the lucky artists to receive The Artist's Valentine Grant!!! This is my first grant and I am very excited!! Thank you Ben Aronson who was the juror this year, and everyone who is involved in this great program. I love the concept ~ artists supporting artists ~ below is a list of the recipients & a little information about the whole idea.
Since 1996 over $47,000 has been awarded to visual artists of every discipline: painters, fiber artists, printmakers, installation artists — the gamut. Every penny of these grants has come from the sale of artist-made valentines. All labor is volunteer, and all valentines are donated.
Proceeds from the annual Valentine sales (which have been held every Feb. for the past 13 years) are used to fund a juried grant competition for artists. Artists who have donated work to the Artist's Valentine are eligible to apply for an unrestricted grant to further their art. The awards are made through the jurying of slides or digital images (of their professional work).
Ten nationally known museum curators, gallerists, professors, working artists, and critics have served as jurors to the Artist's Valentine, including Barbara Krakow, Nick Capasso, Pamela Clark Cochrane, Bernard Toale, Joseph Carroll and Ben Aronson, among others.
icons + altars features work by 107 regional artists who have created work specially for this exhibition + sale to benefit the New Art Center. Artists respond to the themes of "icons" + "altars" in many media including painting, drawing, photography, mixed media, ceramics, + sculpture.
Visiting the gallery is always FREE!
107 tickets for artwork are available for the 107 pieces in the show. Buy a $250 ticket to select an original work of art and support the New Art Center. Each ticket enters you in the drawing at the closing reception, where you are guaranteed to take home an engaging piece of art. Due to the diversity of work and tastes, the majority of ticket holders get one of their top choices!
Purchase your ticket by 7:30pm on opening night for a chance to receive an additional ticket!
To purchase tickets for art please call (617) 964-3424, visit the gallery, or send in a Mail-in order form.
Gallery Information ~ all of our exhibitions are free and open to the public.
Closed November 26-28; Open Sunday, November 29.
As I am still trying to come down from my many extremely creative months working on 'this comes from within', I am waking up to all the possibilities of inspiration around me. I have joined a group where we share a photograph a day ~ this activity has sent my creative brain in to over drive. Suddenly I am seeing the world in a new light. It has made the past weeks wildly intense ~ I am acutely aware of the changing colors of Autumn. This state of mind has reminded me of the time when i was painting still-life's ~ I would be walking around seeing possible paintings and now I am seeing wonderful photos ~ unique compositions, interesting lighting, wondrous textures & surprising reflections. And while on this creative buzz I decided to make sure i keep other art forms in my life , especially poetry. So I am going to try to post a poem a week ~ because 'assignments', like a photo a day or a poem a week seem to work well for me. So in honor of my 'new' way of viewing the world I am going to share this poem which I found in my current studio when I moved in.
As I mentioned in my last post I am seeing dresses EVERYWHERE!!! so here is one out of an interesting material .... any guesses????


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Girton College
Barbara Bodichon Fellows
Musicians in Residence
Art and Artefacts
Girton's Museum Collection
People's Portraits
Girton has a proud history as an institution that changed the world. Founded in 1869 by Emily Davies, Barbara Bodichon and Lady Stanley, the College is distinctive for being Britain's first residential college for women offering an education at degree level. The College has always set the pace on matters of equality and inclusion – Girton was also the first of the Women's Colleges to go mixed – over thirty years ago. But this is just the start. From the day the door first opened, to as recently as last week, Girton has had the knack of changing people's lives. They, in turn, have gone on to shape the future – or some part of it at least.
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Mogens Christen Gade,  (født 8. marts 1961) er en dansk kommunalpolitiker, som siden 2001 har været borgmester i Jammerbugt Kommune, valgt for Venstre.

Gade er uddannet folkeskolelærer og har arbejdet på Øland/Langeslund Skole.

Han blev indvalgt i Brovst Kommunalbestyrelse i 1990 og var i flere perioder formand for Socialudvalget, inden han i 2002 blev borgmester. Efter sammenlægningen med nabokommunerne til Jammerbugt Kommune fortsatte han som den nye kommunes borgmester.

Gade er udnævnt til Ridder af Dannebrog i 2015

Referencer

Borgmestre fra Venstre
Borgmestre i Danmark 2018-2021
Borgmestre i Danmark 2022-2025


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Next, my very special guest is color expert, Jennifer Butler. I had my colors "read" a few years back and it has transformed the way I dress and choose colors in my life. Jennifer shares some key ways you can start to incorporate your true colors into your daily life. She speaks about how color is a vibration that we are connected with, and each person's energy, as well as skin, eye color and skin tone create a unique color palette that includes specific colors to wear for every occasion. She shares how by connecting with colors you can transform how you feel and connect authentically with the world. Did you know that over 90% of communication is non -verbal? By unlocking your true colors you can connect authentically with the world and feel your best. Find out how now.
A color expert's viewpoint on how to style your wardrobe to best suit your natural look….
Jennifer Butler is the leading expert in the sociology of style and color. Her experience lies in the art of visual communication. Jennifer teaches that mastery of appearance equals mastery of communication. Building on her fashion expertise, knowledge of human nature and understanding of color, she develops style and color palettes that reveal the essence of an individual's personality.
Through her work, Jennifer helps CEO's and business executives, celebrities, artists and community leaders to powerfully, authentically and effectively express themselves. Jennifer bases her work in the belief that harmony between inner essence and external presentation creates beauty. She believes that the way we physically express ourselves is a critical element to becoming powerful communicators, whether on stage in front of hundreds or at home with family and friends. Jennifer leverages over 35 years in the fashion industry as well as degrees in both sociology and art history to help her clients effectively express themselves through their appearance.


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Audio Pro BT5 review
A simple and stylish Bluetooth speaker Tested at £149 / AU$249
By What Hi-Fi? published 6 May 20
(Image: © Audio Pro)
The Audio Pro BT5 is a simple, stylish and sonically proficient Bluetooth speaker
Clear, full sound
Buttons feel basic
Timing isn't perfect
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Does the world need another Bluetooth speaker? Of course not. There are no doubt already more speakers shoved in the corners of spare rooms than we could possibly need, let alone those in everyday use.
So why should we concern ourselves with the Audio Pro BT5? For it is simply just another Bluetooth speaker. Mainly because Audio Pro has an excellent recent record when it comes to wireless speakers of this size. And keeping it simple might just set it apart.
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For many, the feature set of a Bluetooth speaker might be as important as the sound. While the Audio Pro BT5 is very much a Bluetooth (4.0) speaker, it isn't a multi-room speaker.
Audio Pro BT5 at Amazon for $175.11
It doesn't talk to Audio Pro's Award-winning multi-room range, and there's no AirPlay, Spotify Connect or voice control. There is a 3.5mm auxiliary input for connecting non-Bluetooth devices, but that's about it.
Audio Pro BT5 tech specs
Aux in 3.5mm
Frequency range 50Hz to 20kHz
Dimensions (hwd) 13.4 x 25 x 15cm
On top, six small buttons allow you to turn it on and off, pair devices, switch between Bluetooth and the aux input, and adjust the volume.
There's no remote control, but as you'll be using your phone or computer as a music source, that's where you're likely to be doing the controlling.
Pairing works easily as we switch between a MacBook and an Android phone, and move around different rooms. The connectivity works seamlessly, the connection appears robust. It's mains-powered, not portable, so this isn't one for the great outdoors (unless you have a long cable for the garden). So far, so good.
Even the fussiest, most style conscious households would surely find favour with this little beauty. A great size for a Bluetooth speaker, it's straight out of a Scandinavian design book, which makes sense for a brand that bills itself as the 'Sound of Scandinavia'. It would look perfectly at home on your favourite Instagram page.
But while we're nothing but positive about the size and style, the buttons feel a little cheap and clunky. However, once up and running, you will probably barely use them.
Inside is a digital Class D amplifier, sending 10W of power to a 20mm textile dome tweeter and 30W to a 10cm woofer.
The BT5 comes in three finishes, which Audio Pro calls drift-wood (light brown), walnut (our preference) and black, and all three feature a grey fabric grill.
Given plenty of time to get up to speed, the Audio Pro BT5 eschews the normal pitfalls of relatively compact wireless speakers. The sound is neither bright nor lightweight. Listening to Masters at Work's I Can't Get No Sleep, the fidgety trumpet riff and shuffling drums are rendered clearly and with detail. There's weight to the kick drums and bass notes, too.
Dr Dre's Still D.R.E. should always cause a solid head nod and the BT5 delivers the goods, offering up a well-rounded sound as Dre's trademark glossy production levels are handled confidently. The thud of the drums is there, though could perhaps do with a little tightening up, but we're just happy there's some decent bottom end on show for a speaker of this size and price.
The Audio Pro BT5 is perhaps most at home with pop, rock, speech radio and podcasts, its balanced delivery working well with vocals and having no problem making the most of tracks with limited dynamic range. Timing can slip a touch when given a more demanding rhythm, whether a thundering electronic track or a complex orchestral work, but we can forgive it at this price.
Listening for an extended period of time, and to a range of sources, it's clear that while the Audio Pro BT5 isn't perfect, it is a solid speaker for the size and money. Put this one in the 'does what it says on the tin' category.
Despite the mountain of Bluetooth speakers on the market, we haven't reviewed a huge number of this size and style – they're normally more portable, and a little cheaper and smaller, or bigger, and packing more features and multi-room.
So you may well be thinking the Audio Pro BT5 could fill a gap and look rather nice on a shelf somewhere. It's simple, stylish and effective – maybe there was room for one more Bluetooth speaker after all.
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State-run power equipment maker Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) Monday said it had bagged a contract for a thermal power project worth euro 16.96 in its maiden entry to Turkey.
Winning the contract through global competitive bidding, the company will rehabilitate three units of Electrostatic Precipitator (ESP) for the 430 MW Tuncbilek Thermal Power Project in Turkey on EPC (engineering, procurement and construction) basis.
The ESP is a device which removes suspended dust particles from gas or exhaust by applying a high-voltage electrostatic charge and collecting the particles on charged plates.
The order for EPC has been placed by Turkey's state-run largest electric power company, Electricity Generation Co (EGC).
According to BHEL, Turkey has embarked on a renovation and modernization programme of its old thermal power projects. The present contract is aimed at reducing the emission level drastically.
It said the ESPs will be manufactured and supplied by BHEL's Ranipet unit, and motors and other auxiliaries by its Bhopal facility.


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Bramham cum Oglethorpe Parish Council
Bramham (or more properly Bramham cum Oglethorpe) is a thriving village of 1800 people. It is located just off the A1(M) about 4 miles south of Wetherby, and is about half way between Leeds and York. The aim of the parish council is to ensure that our community continues to be an attractive and safe environment in which to live.
The number of Councillors making up a parish council varies with the size of the parish – in Bramham there are nine. These Parish Councillors have no party political affiliations. They are elected to serve for a period of four years and Bramham's council meets on the first Wednesday of each month, except for the month of August. Their work is entirely voluntary; no councillor receives any payment for attending the meetings. Details of the current Parish Councillors can be found by clicking on this link.
Keith Langley
33 Flats Lane
Barwick in Elmet
LS15 4LJ
Email: clerk@bramhamparishcouncil.org.uk
Website: www.thisisbramham.co.uk
Councillor Helena Buck
Councillor Pamela Corrigan
Councillor Peter Dunn
Councillor June Halliday
Councillor James Ingham
Councillor Keith Innocent
Councillor Linda Richards (Chair)
Councillor Val Whitbread


There's so much TV out there that sometimes it's hard to keep track of when new shows are debuting, let alone when the second or third season of a favorite show begins. Here's a quick guide to when some of the best TV shows are returning for their new seasons.
When to watch: From Sept. 26, on Fox.
When to watch: From Sept. 26, on NBC.
This weepy flashback-heavy family drama about adult triplets is the only new network hit in ages. If you crave emotional monologues, give this a go.
When to watch: From Sept. 27, on ABC.
When to watch: Sept. 28, on ABC.
This soapy doctor from Shonda Rhimes marches on. The show has racked up hundreds of episodes and monologues, and it's still a great choice if you're looking for emotional story lines and strong female friendships.
When to watch: Oct. 1, on Fox.
Rejoice! The most passionately pro-weirdo show on television is back. The oddball Belcher family is unusual among animated comedy families because of how much its members love one another, and how supportive the kids are of one another's quirky endeavors.
If you're looking for a less serious take on the apocalypse, consider "Last Man on Earth." The show centers on Will Forte's Phil Miller, a sometimes caustic man-child: He's lazy, selfish and finds a way to intentionally undermine any attempts at progress by others. And unlike other post-apocalyptic shows, "Last Man on Earth" moves its plot forward in surprising and meaningful ways.
When to watch: Oct. 3, on ABC.
This family sitcom has some of the best child actors on TV, especially Marsai Martin, who plays the brilliant, spookily mature Diane. Last year, Tracee Ellis Ross won a Golden Globe for her performance as Diane's mom, and the show tackled topics like police brutality and the presidential election.
This family sitcom based on Eddie Huang's memoir about growing up in Florida as the son of Taiwanese immigrants continues to provide mild, family-friendly fare.
When to watch: Oct. 5, on ABC.
"Scandal" has its ups and downs, but its ups are thrilling, wild, sudsy dreams come true. Kerry Washington stars as the D.C. fixer Olivia Pope — although, per TV fixer tradition, it is perhaps she who could use the fixing. The seventh season will be the show's last, so plan on even more scheming and screaming.
When to watch: Oct. 11, on USA.
The mentally ill computer genius Elliot Alderson (Rami Malek) spent much of Season 2 caught between reality and hallucination. Trailers suggest that coming episodes will have Elliot locked in an existential struggle with his anarchic alter ego, Mr. Robot (Christian Slater).
When to watch: Oct. 13, on the CW.
This giddy, bawdy, brilliant musical pulled off quite the feat in its sophomore season: It took you where you thought the show would take you, but then it kept on going right past that. Season 2 left heroine Rebecca and her BFF Paula promising to scheme harder than ever in Season 3.
"Jane the Virgin" remains a beautiful dramedy and, more important, it's television's most story-obsessed show. Its third season took some big gambles with the plot, and they paid off.
When to watch: Oct. 27, on Netflix.
The Upside Down isn't finished with the town of Hawkins, Ind., yet. The new episodes of this '80s throwback series will take place more than a year after the events of Season 1, and teasers have promised more supernatural adventures and a larger role for the previously lost Will.
When to watch: Nov. 19, on TBS.
This zippy, quirky mystery series became something of a cult hit when it aired its first season last year. The show stars Alia Shawkat as Dory, a loosely depressed young Brooklynite who finds herself surprisingly obsessed with a college classmate's disappearance.


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Florida Senate Passes Bill to Eliminate Disney's Special Tax District
The Republican-led Florida Senate passed a bill Wednesday that would eliminate a special tax district that allows
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to govern the land where its theme parks sit, as lawmakers target the company for opposing legislation restricting classroom instruction on gender and sexuality.
The GOP-led House will likely vote to approve the measure Thursday. Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, who called for lawmakers to consider such a bill in a special session he convened this week, has made clear he would sign it.
Losing the nearly 40-square-mile district near Orlando could be a major blow to Disney's Florida operations.
The special district, created in 1967 and known as the Reedy Creek Improvement District, exempts Disney from a host of regulations and certain taxes and fees. It has allowed the entertainment company to manage its theme parks and resorts in the state with little red tape for more than 50 years.
It saves Disney tens of millions of dollars a year, according to a person familiar with the company's finances who studied the issue over a decade ago.
On Wednesday, Disney declined to comment on the bill. A representative of Reedy Creek did not reply to messages seeking comment.
Mr. DeSantis and GOP lawmakers have clashed with Disney over the company's opposition to the recently signed Parental Rights in Education law, which critics call the "Don't Say Gay" legislation. The measure prohibits classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity through grade three, and limits it for older students to material that is "age-appropriate."
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Disney initially did not comment on the legislation, but came under pressure from employees to oppose it. After it passed, the company pledged to push for its repeal and to fight similar bills in other states.
Under the bill passed by the Senate 23-16 on Wednesday, any special district established prior to the ratification of the Florida Constitution in 1968, and not renewed since then, would be dissolved on June 1, 2023. Disney could seek to re-establish a special district after its dissolution.
Reedy Creek, which has a permanent population of about 50, as well as its own board of supervisors and fire department, allows Disney to construct new buildings and expand its parks without having to adhere to state or county regulations related to construction, wastewater management and drainage. It encompasses four theme parks, two water parks, a sports complex and hotels, stores and restaurants.
"You'll notice you never see potholes when you drive up to Walt Disney World. That's because Disney doesn't have to wait for the county to come fix them, "said David Ramba, executive director of the Florida Association of Special Districts.
"Reedy Creek is probably the most efficient local government in Florida, because it's not a typical bureaucracy. It's run like a business, "he said.
If the bill is signed into law, responsibility for Reedy Creek's governance would likely fall to Orange County and to a lesser extent Osceola County, according to Mr. Ramba.
"Orange County Government is monitoring the special session in Tallahassee, particularly when it comes to unfunded cost shifts to local governments," Mayor Jerry Demings said in a statement. An Osceola County spokeswoman said the county is monitoring the legislation, but declined to comment further.
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Disney currently pays property and other taxes to both counties. In addition, the company, as the primary landowner at Reedy Creek, provided most of the $ 153 million in revenue from taxes and fees that the district collected in fiscal 2021. That money covers all of the district's governing expenses, including paying about 400 employees'. salaries and servicing about $ 977 million in long-term bond debt that Reedy Creek has issued over the years.
If the district is dissolved, that debt would become the responsibility of the taxpayers in Orange and Osceola counties, Mr. Ramba said, but the counties would likely set up a new special taxing district in order to tie bond payments to the tax revenue produced by Disney's properties within Reedy Creek. Also, some of the taxes and fees Disney currently pays Reedy would go instead to local governments.
Walt Disney, the company's late founder, visited Florida secretly in the mid-1960s scouting land for a new theme park. When the company identified the plot that would eventually become Walt Disney World, he asked his brother Roy, who handled much of the company's finances, to lobby the state for a special district.
Walt Disney was unhappy with how the land surrounding the company's original Disneyland park in Anaheim, Calif., Had been developed and in Florida, he wanted more control over the businesses that opened around the resort, said James Clark, a historian at the University of Central Florida who has studied Reedy Creek.
"Roy kept saying to him, 'Why are we buying 27,000 acres?' and Walt would reply, 'Don't you wish we had bought 27,000 acres in Anaheim?' "Mr. Clark said.
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There would also likely be a messy negotiation about how to pay for Reedy Creek's municipal debt, Mr. Clark said.
"If taxpayers get stuck with the bonds, then the counties will be the big losers from this bill, and Disney loses a lot by losing the control they get from having Reedy Creek," Mr. Clark said. "The only clear winner if this bill passes is Ron DeSantis."
There are two other valuable benefits that Disney receives from the state that lawmakers have not targeted in the current clash with the company. One is a $ 570 million tax break that Florida offered the company to move about 2,000 employees to the state. The other is an Orange County law that earmarks hotel room taxes in the county to promote tourism.
Disney employs nearly 80,000 people in the state, mostly at its theme parks and resorts. Tourism to the area contributes $ 5.8 billion in local and state tax revenue annually when operating at full capacity, according to Visit Orlando.
Write to Robbie Whelan at robbie.whelan@wsj.com and Arian Campo-Flores at arian.campo-flores@wsj.com
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The Jefferson Exchange
Exchange Exemplar: Jonathan Lethem
By The Jefferson Exchange Team
Published December 27, 2019 at 10:01 AM PST
David Shankbone, CC BY 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=17273079
It's a New York Mets reference.
No word on whether Jonathan Lethem was among the first people in line for the latest Star Wars movie. But he was a big fan of the first one (first one made, that is), seeing the 1977 classic 21 times.
It was part of his escape into fictional characters, a process he continues in his own novels, like Motherless Brooklyn and Dissident Gardens.
Lethem visited a few years back to talk about More Alive and Less Lonely, his writing that muses on the workings of the minds of other writers. We replay the interview here.
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These are open source projects I've worked on. To see more open source contributions, you can check my GitHub profile.
wuzz - I am a co-maintainer of this project, a interactive CLI tool for HTTP inspection written in Go.
org-wikish - a very simple wiki system using Org and a single directory.
fsbot-data-viewer - an emacs mode for viewing the database of #emacs' resident factoid/elisp evaluation bot, fsbot.


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The sport of distance-running is undoubtedly dominated by East Africans. Women and men from countries such as Kenya, Ethiopia and Morocco have indelibly and literally altered the face of the sport. Paradoxically, despite their astounding success, African runners perform in virtual anonymity. This article marks the start of a series of articles, titled Better Know an African, that aims to highlight the obscured names, the overshadowed victories and the untold stories of the best athletes in our sport.
The riches-to-rags story of Henry Rono may be the best place to begin. Interwoven in his story are great highs and lows, world records and homelessness. On April 8, 1978, in Berkeley, California, a few hundred fans looked on as the Washington State sophomore ran a world record of 13:08 for 5,000 metres at a dual meet. Five weeks later in Seattle, a smaller crowd watched as Rono ran an 8:05 steeplechase, a mark that stood for 11 years.
That he was setting world records alone in front of virtually no one hardly bothered Rono, described by many of those who saw him as perhaps the most talented runner ever. About a month later in Vienna, Rono set a third world record, sprinting the final lap in 56 seconds to complete 10,000 metres in 27:22.
Just two weeks after this triumph, Rono was entered in a 3,000 in Oslo and predicted a stupendous fourth world record for himself. Rono later wrote that after one mile, "I noticed the pace felt like a snail's pace, and they were gasping for air. Suddenly, I thought perhaps the world record might be attainable, and it was true. I came from the back like a rocket and moved 50 meters ahead of every runner. I held this high speed for three and a half laps. The others looked like they were standing." Rono's time of 7:32 stood for eight years and remains one of the 100 fastest times at that distance.
In 81 days, Henry Rono had broken four world records. He was the fastest man in the world over any distance between 3,000 to 10,000 metres.
"I had 80 beautiful days of running that money couldn't buy; 80 days of joy running around the world," Rono wrote of his superhuman achievements on the track.
Rono began drinking heavily and would never duplicate his miraculous 1978. Kenya boycotted the 1980 Olympics in Moscow, preventing Rono from competing for an Olympic gold medal at a distance of his choice. Nonetheless, his immense ability did not abandon him quickly.
According to legend, Rono drank heavily the night before a race in Osolo in 1981. In the morning, Rono ran for an hour to sweat the alcohol from his body. In the evening, Rono broke the world record for 5,000 metres, running 13:06.
The drinking would take a toll. Not only was it causing Rono's weight to balloon, but he was missing training and missing races. He never again competed at a world class level after 1982.
Rono faded into obscurity, running road races in the United States in the '80s for money, overweight and out-of-shape. By 1994, he found himself in a homeless shelter in Washington, D.C.
Gradually, however, he managed to gain control over his life. From time to time, he would be re-discovered by an inquisitive reporter curious about the circumstances of the man who set four world records in three months so long ago.
Today, Rono, now 55, is doing as well as he has in a very long time. He teaches full-time and his weight, once as high as 220 lbs on a 5'8″ frame, is down to 165.
*With apologies to The Colbert Report.
Rono ran 17:48 at Carlsbad on Sunday. He was over 19 minutes in December, so he's clearly making progress.
Great story! I'm glad to hear he is making progress toward his goal. He must feel great.


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The Craters of the Moon, Idaho
This place looks nothing like the Moon, unless the Moon is made of blasted chunks of tar glued together by Dr. Seuss. When it was named that must have been the strangest place they could think of, but now we're too familiar with the good old Moon, we've seen too many pictures and so must go farther out — this place could have been pulled down from dark Pluto or somewhere beyond the rim. The Craters of the Moon are 84 square miles of black madness.
There are signs of volcanism and heat in the earth all across southeastern Idaho. I stopped in the town of Soda Springs to see their "captive geyser," which shoots 100 feet into the air every hour but comes out of a pipe stuck in the ground and is controlled by a timer; the heat and the pressure in the water, though, are natural. Then I passed a town with hot springs which I swung through just to make sure the springs were properly fenced off and controlled and there was a high enough admission being charged so I wouldn't have to bother stopping- they were and there was. Just past Blackfoot I saw the first old lava beds along the road, instantly and startlingly recognizable as lava but pale with age as lichens, grasses and bushes coated, poked through and surrounded the broken pieces of flow. The lava beds are vast, stretching across the land and swallowing whole rivers: the Lost River flows into the lava and falls under it, disappearing from the face of the Earth for 120 miles until it resurfaces as a series of springs.
But at the Craters of the Moon the ground turns black. I passed through a wall of twisted black rock 20 feet high that rose up without warning like a goblin fortification. I didn't believe it was natural — I thought it was rubble bulldozed into piles when they made the road, but the piles went on and on in a black sea of shattered debris. It was bulldozed thousands of years ago by flowing lava. The whole landscape looks like it just stopped smoking.
One expedition to the Craters of the Moon estimated that the volcanic activity that created the area occurred 150 years ago. That's what any reasonable person would conclude; the lava looks brand-new, vivid, dark, and perfect, every ripple and fold looks fresh-cooled. There are some trees poking through, though, so 150 years seems just right to have allowed them some time to grow, but the most recent lava here is 2000 years old. In human terms that's so very long ago it's hard to believe, hard to imagine that the land has not bothered to recover in all this time, but in rock time the lava has just tumbled out of its dark bed in the earth and hasn't even woken up yet. At North Crater time has been frozen stock-still and has not so much as ticked over in that 2000 years: the crater at first looks like a big bare black hill until you come around to where the side collapsed and burst outward from the weight of the lava within, and from there you can follow the arc of the flow around the hill and into the valley. The chunks of the crater wall were carried by the flow and now tower above the flat lava plain like monumental sculptures of forgotten mineral heroes. In the Devil's Orchard are more such crater pieces.
Up close the lava does reveal colors: dark red-browns, orange-browns, chocolates and streaks of an oily blue sheen run through the brittle, airy rock. Whoever conceived of them in darkness had never actually seen colors, so understandably the best they could manage were these shades of black. Some of the pieces are as light as wood, pocked with bubbles, and make a high, glassy "chink" sound when dropped. Still trying to warm my hands from the cold ride, I read the signs and learn Hawaiian words to describe an Idaho landscape that looks like it fell from the stars. Pahoehoe (pa-hoy-hoy) is the smooth or ropey lava that was fluid until it stopped and cooled, while aa (ah-ah) is the lava of jagged broken chunks that looks like a fine-grain boulderfield but is really a kind of flow made as the crust cools, crumbles and is ground into pieces by its own motion while it is carried along by the still-molten lava beneath it. Much of the pahoehoe looks like burned dough, twisted, knotted, and billowing.
There are three spatter cones in a row like science fair volcanoes 50 feet high, formed by gurgling lava throwing globs of liquid rock up to form a rising ring around the opening. The middle one looks like a pile of skulls. There's a path to the top from which I can look down its cold throat. Visible down inside the cone on the right is dirty snow, not from this year but left over from last winter.
Inferno Cone is a smooth cinder cone of fine particles like a giant rounded anthill. It looks like it's dusted with tiny patches of snow which are actually small pale plants clinging to the gravel. The cone is deceptively massive and I can't hear my motorcycle from the top, but I can see out across an ink-soaked landscape that's like nothing I've ever seen.
Every time I go to the supermarket, any supermarket anywhere, I stare dumbly at the same magazine covers in the checkout line: Cosmopolitan, TV Guide, Enquirer, Weekly World News. Presumably so does everybody else who has to eat, and as easily as that another brace of junky, useless information is casually transmitted throughout the culture. Strangers a thousand miles apart could recognize this month's Cosmopolitan model and her outfit equally well, while in the middle of the continent there's a giant patch of night tattooed on the Earth that sits silent and unconsidered.
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by Year, New Mexico and U.S., 2011-2017
by County, New Mexico and U.S., 2017
by Public Health Region, New Mexico, 2017
Health Indicator Report of Syphilis Rates
Syphilis was on the verge of elimination in 2000. Since 2011, the number of cases of primary and secondary syphilis, which is the most infectious, in New Mexico has steadily increased (following national trends), especially in the MSM (males who have sex with males) population (male to female ratio of syphilis infection is 85%:15%). Syphilis can be treated with antibiotics; however, if left untreated for more than a year, it can eventually lead to paralysis, numbness, dementia, and death. Syphilis can also be transmitted from mother to infant.
Primary and Secondary syphilis cases only are counted for graph by year comparing US and New Mexico case rates. The same is true for any narrative comparisons of New Mexico to U.S. cases, since that is the CDC case rate selection criteria. All other graphs include Primary, Secondary, and Early Latent cases.
Patient Reporting Investigating Surveillance Manager, Infectious Disease Bureau, New Mexico Department of Health
New Mexico Population Estimates: University of New Mexico, Geospatial and Population Studies (GPS) Program, http://gps.unm.edu/.
U.S. Data Source: Division of STD Prevention, National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Syphilis cases reported in the state of New Mexico per 100,000 population.
Number of cases of chlamydia reported to the state of New Mexico (and Centers for Disease Control) in New Mexico residents from all health care providers.
Overall, primary, secondary, and early latent (P,S&EL) syphilis rates have been increasing from 2011 (6.1 per 100,000 population) to 2017 (14.9 per 100,000 population). In 2017, primary, secondary, and early latent (P,S,EL) rates were highest in the Black/African American category, (28.4 per 100,000 population), second highest in the American Indian/Alaska Native race/ethnicity category (24.6 per 100,000), third highest in the Hispanic category (15.2 per 100,000). The lowest rates were found in the White category (7.8 per 100,000) and Asian/Pacific Islander category (2.8 per 100,000 population), respectively. By region, the highest P,S, and EL rate for 2017 was found in the Metro region (19.5 per 100,000), followed by the Northwest region (17.1 per 100,000), followed by the Northeast region (12.2 per 100,000), and then the Southeast region (9.5 per 100,000), and Southwest region (8.9 per 100,000). In conclusion, syphilis rates have increased dramatically since 2011. Racial and ethnic disparities exist with this disease, as well as disparities by region. These issues need to be addressed in the consideration of resource allocation.
Primary and secondary syphilis rates in New Mexico have ranked lower than U.S. rates from year 2010 to 2015. In 2017, New Mexico ranked 14th in the nation for primary and secondary syphilis, indicating a better ranking compared to other states than in 2016.
Screening for syphilis is recommended for all pregnant women and should be considered for individuals at increased risk, commercial sex workers, persons who exchange sex for drugs, men who have sex with men (MSM), and those in adult correctional facilities. CDC recommends routine screening for syphilis at least annually for MSM and HIV-infected patients who are sexually active (2010 STD Treatment Guidelines, pages 12, 16).
Sexually-Transmitted Diseases Program, Infectious Disease Bureau, Public Health Division, New Mexico Department of Health, 1190 S. Saint Francis Drive Santa Fe, NM 87508-6100, contact Dan Burke, (505) 476-1778, Daniel.Burke@state.nm.us; or for data inquiries contact Angie Bartok, Epidemiologist, (505) 827-2422, Agnes.Bartok@state.nm.us
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Bill Flohr, 85
Bill D. Flohr, 85, a longtime resident of Carmel, passed away Thursday, March 14, at his residence.
Dennis Miller, 70
Dennis Eugene Miller, 70, Peru, passed away at 5:07 a.m. on Friday, March 15, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.
Debra Shepherd, 45
Debra Kay Shepherd, 45, of rural Wabash, died at 3:30 a.m., Thursday, March 14, at her residence.
Ruth Bishop, 96
Ruth L. Bishop, 96, North Manchester, died at 1 a.m. on March 15, at Miller's Merry Manor, Warsaw.
Penny Schutz, 53
Penny Kay Schutz, 53, North Manchester, died at 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 13, at her home.
Misty Jo Ridenour, 16
Misty Jo Ridenour, 16, Vernon Manor Children's Home in Wabash, died at 1:55 a.m., Thursday, March 14, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.
Craig Raikes, 49
Craig Raikes, 49, Laketon, died at 3 p.m. March 13, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Earl Grindle, 83
Earl "Sonny" Lemoine Grindle, 83, North Manchester, passed away March 12, at 9:50 p.m. at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester.