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Ready to Race Again? Molly Seidel Has 3 Pieces of Advice
Many races are coming back in 2021, but don't expect to pick up right where you left off.
May 24, 2021 Erin Strout
Runners start the 2019 New York Mini 10K. Photo: NYRR
More people are getting vaccinated, allowing covid-19 restrictions on big events to ease in cities like New York, where the Mini 10K is planned for June 12 for 3,000 people. While a lot of runners are eager to get to those start lines, how you approach your first race back is important.
Molly Seidel, who is training for the 2021 Olympic marathon on August 7 in Sapporo, Japan, was lucky enough to race a few times during the pandemic at small, mostly elite-only competitions. At the London Marathon in October she came away with a personal record (2:25:13) and in February at a half marathon in Atlanta she finished in another best of 1:08:29.
"I've been very, very lucky to get a lot of race opportunities this year," she says, "which is unusual."
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Ted Metellus, race director of the New York City Marathon, which is planning to host 33,000 runners on November 7, says he and his team at New York Road Runners have been putting on smaller-scale races since September. Their priority is always to communicate clearly with participants so that they know what to expect in regard to covid-19 safety precautions and have learned to evolve the protocols and logistics as the state and city change policies.
Related: The 2021 New York City Marathon is On
NYRR, like many other race organizations, have studied crowd flow and density, how touch-points (like aid stations) can be managed safely, and other ways in which they can produce events while still allowing participants to feel safe in their return.
"More people are seeing not only the physical benefits of running and being outside, but the mental benefits," Metellus says. "Participants really want to engage in this sport, in this activity, and that's been pretty awesome to see. It shows value in what we're doing."
Next up, Seidel is lining up at the Mini 10K, but she's learned a few tips and tricks to handle the transition back into a racing routine—something most of us haven't had the opportunity to enjoy for 15 months or more. Fortunately, she's willing to share what she knows.
1. Decide if you're ready to dive back in again.
Just because the races are coming back doesn't mean you're ready to sign up yet, even if your group of running friends is registering. We are all coming out of the pandemic with different experiences and circumstances, so give yourself some grace if a road race isn't the first thing you want to do as covid-19 rates recede.
"First and foremost, trust your own gut instinct on what you feel comfortable with," Seidel says. "It's OK to not be OK sometimes. It's OK to not feel comfortable. I was lucky and traveled a lot during the pandemic and my set-point had to be a lot higher."
Related: Training Guidelines After Your Covid-19 Vaccine
If you're not ready to travel far or fly, start with a local, smaller race.
"Stay true to what you feel comfortable with, because any added stress is just that: stress," she says. "You don't want added stressors when you're thinking about a race. Stick to what feels safe."
2. Have compassion for yourself.
Although most of us aren't getting paid to race, we still go after results and want our performances to refect the effort we put into preparing. But, we also haven't gone head-to-head with anybody in a long time—we forget the fundamentals sometimes like pacing, hydration, and even the simplest race morning routines like timing breakfast the right way.
"I experienced this coming back from injury—I went a full year and a half without racing from 2018 to 2019—and it's kinda hard. You might not feel that sharpness or that competitive drive if somebody is passing you," she says. "Remember that racing is a skill and just like fitness you have to develop as well. If the competitiveness isn't there at first, you haven't lost it forever. You just have to work on developing it again."
3. Enjoy it.
No matter what the clock says when you finish or how many people in your age group had a better day, take a moment to appreciate the opportunity. We now know how quickly racing can disappear—along with the sense of community and the fun that comes with it. Let's never take that for granted again.
Related: Runners on the Frontlines and (Virtual) Finish Lines
"Even if it doesn't go the way that you necessarily want it to go, just appreciate how awesome it is to get to race again," Seidel says. "My very first race back, I was just overwhelmed with the feeling, 'Oh my God, I get to do this again,'" Seidel says. "It's so cool to have this in my life again."
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NORTHWEST PASSAGE was a pretty rough go in 1940, with some bloody (for the time) mayhem, grisly descriptions of torture and implied (not shown) cannibalism. Today, what stands out more uneasily than the gore is the glee. It's got to be one of the more difficult movies for Native Americans to deal with, as it pretty much celebrates wiping out the Abenaki tribe during the French and Indian War. The 'good guys' are 'Roger's Rangers', who assumed legendary proportions over generations of mythologizing the frontier. This is interesting in that the historical record shows that Robert Rogers was keen to embellish his exploits (and dodge conviction for counterfeiting), then decided to change his stripes a few years later to fight for Britain against his fellow Americans during the Revolution. Whoops.
If you ignore the racism (blatant even back then), and figure the actions of the characters as likely an accurate enough reflection of how brutal those old inter-racial battles were, then you can—depending on your sensitivity or inclination— iron out the viewing experience into one where you suspend judgement of content in favor of context and just look at how well they put the show together. Or not. Basically, it's a brazen adventure epic that makes you feel queasy.
Fourteen different writers worked on the script, fashioned out of the 1936 Kenneth Roberts novel. MGM poured nearly $2,700,000 into arduous location shooting in the wilds of the Oregon Cascades and Idaho's Payette Lake Wilderness, doubling for long ago New York. It was a hit, coming in at 7th place for the year, though it didn't make enough recoup its outlay: as such the planned second part was cancelled.
Spencer Tracy does his usual forceful job as Rogers; Robert Young and Walter Brennan are fine in support. It looks great in color, and is noted for several stunning action sequences. First is a segment where a dozen rowboats are portaged over a steep hill: it really looks like a knuckle breaker. Second is a 'you're joking' crossing of a raging river where the cast (no stunt doubles) link arms and help each other in a line from one side of the torrent to another—pretty wild stuff—and it must have been freezing. Third is a boiling, vicious decimation and burning of a large Abenaki village. Quite impressive in its staging along with being fairly stunning in its savagery.
Of course, if you made an accurate detailing of a Native American attack on colonists, say the 1813 Fort Mims massacre of six hundred men, women and children (to pick just one), audiences could not begin to stomach the details. Not ever going to happen, as history has taken a revision in its telling, and it's uncomfortable for todays liberal-leaning viewers to go to a place like that. There was enough carnage going around back then to smear everyone (no, that doesn't excuse the invitation extended to the audience to applaud the slaughter).
Directed by King Vidor, the 125 minute film was Oscar nominated for Cinematography, and features Ruth Hussey, Nat Pendleton, Donald MacBride, Regis Toomey, Ray Teal— and Addison Richards as the literally man-hungry Lt.Crofton, who keeps the severed head of an Abenaki in a sack– to munch on-–hey, I told you it was nasty.


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New Vegan Restaurant for Brady Street
Plus: Natural wine shop for Downtown, a South-Side smoothie shop and new place for Latin Asian fare.
By Michael Holloway	- Jan 10th, 2022 06:05 pm
1233 E. Brady St. Photo by Jeramey Jannene.
Twisted Plants, a popular vegan restaurant in Cudahy, will soon have a second location on Brady St. The restaurant would fill the empty space left by Betty's Burgers & Custard at 1233 E. Brady St., which closed in November. Co-owners Arielle and Brandon Hawthorne started out with a vegan food truck in 2019 and then moved up to the Cudahy restaurant in Spring 2020. The new location on Brady could open as early as April. Carol Deptolla reports:
(The Hawthornes) hope to serve local craft beer at the Brady Street restaurant, and they're hoping to add more plant-based items to the menu, including gyros and Italian beef sandwiches. It would also sell the fried pickles that it just started serving in Cudahy, and it's planning to have slushies as well as shakes on the menu.
…other vegan menu items include burgers, chick'n patties and nuggets, brats and shredded barbecue jackfruit sandwiches, salad, and snacks, such as cauliflower bites.
Strange Town Bringing Natural Wine Bar and Shop to 3rd Street Market Hall
Strange Town, the plant-based restaurant located at 2101 N. Prospect Ave., will open a natural wine bar and shop at the ever-growing 3rd Street Market Hall in Downtown. Deptolla reports:
Owner Mia LeTendre said a custom bar where wine by the glass will be poured is being built by Christopher Brooks, and license applications are wending their way through city departments. She expects Strange Town Bottle Shop could open in late winter or early spring.
Besides wine, the Strange Town stall will sell some favorite menu items packaged to go, such as its tapenade, salad dressings and desserts.
Strange Town Bottle Shop will, of course, also sell wine by the bottle to take home. All wines that it sells are made with low intervention, and the grapes are grown sustainably.
Royal's Smoothies & Pastries Planned for Layton Ave.
A new smoothie joint is coming soon to Milwaukee's South Side. Royal's Smoothies & Pastries is currently in the works at 812 W. Layton Ave. The business is being opened by sister-in-law duo Malaak Dahche and Hala Elmughrabi, with the idea first starting when Elmughrabi started selling custom pastries through her Instagram account. Angeline Terry reports:
The menu will include smoothies, boba tea and "fruit cocktails," which is a Middle Eastern drink similar to a smoothie and rimmed with fruit pieces. It will also have specialty pastries, custom cakes and cake pops.
"We're going to have a little backdrop where people can take pictures," (Murad Dahche, Malaak's brother and Hala's husband) said. "It's an internet trend where people can come in, take a picture of their cup next to a nice design."
The shop will be located in a new building constructed where Brew City Environmental & Restoration Services owner Ashley George ripped off the second floor of the building and moved it nearly two miles to 3763 S. Howell Ave.
Latin Asian Cuisine Coming to Crossroads Collective
A new vendor specializing in Latin Asian cuisine is coming soon to the Crossroads Collective food hall on Milwaukee's Lower East Side. The new restaurant, called Dia Bom Latin Fusion, is aiming to open mid-January. Dia Bom will be filling the void left by Heaven's Table BBQ, which moved into a stand-alone brick-and-mortar space last month. Terry reports:
This new vendor, soon to be located at 2238 N. Farwell Ave., intends to feature modern Latin American flavors with Japanese kushiyaki (skewered) and Chinese bao (dumpling or filled bun) dishes. The beer-braised pork belly, made with locally brewed New Barons beer, would be a menu highlight, according to Dia Bom's owner and head chef Ramsés Alvaréz.
This would be the first physical location for Alvaréz, but he already has plans to open new locations at the planned Flour and Feed food hall in Bay View (2150 S. Kinnickinnic Ave.) and at Zocalo Food Park in Walker's Point (626 S. 6th St.).
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Kubernetes and Container Security and Adoption Trends
We examine how companies are adopting containers, Kubernetes, and cloud-native technologies and addressing their security challenges
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In this edition of our "State of Container and Kubernetes Security" report, we uncovered that security and compliance challenges remain a top concern in container strategies and 90% of respondents experienced a security incident in their container and Kubernetes environments over the last 12 months. Consequently, 44% of respondents have delayed moving an application into production because of security concerns. These findings come from our survey of more than 400 IT and security professionals.
Kubernetes adoption hits a new high
Our survey results indicate widespread adoption of Kubernetes (91%), especially in production environments (75%). Supported by a robust community of contributors, Kubernetes has taken significant market share away from other container management tools such as Docker Swarm and Amazon Elastic Container Service (ECS).
Self-managed Kubernetes is the most common approach to managing containers
How Kubernetes is deployed continues to evolve. Self-managed Kubernetes is the most common way to orchestrate containers (50%). Amazon EKS and Azure AKS continue to dominate the market for managed Kubernetes services, with adoption rates of 44% and 31%. Red Hat OpenShift is the fourth most used container orchestrator. The only non-Kubernetes orchestrator remaining in the top five is Amazon ECS, which continues to lose market share at a rapid pace.
Security tops the list of concerns with container strategies
Inadequate investment in security leads the list of concerns users cite about their company's container strategy (34%). When combined with not taking threats seriously (15%) and not accounting for compliance needs (17%), two-thirds of respondents identify security and compliance as their biggest source of concern.
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Most organizations have a DevSecOps initiative
DevSecOps is not just a buzzword - the term encompasses the processes and tooling that enables security to be integrated with application development and operations from the get go. Our survey found good news on this front - the vast majority of respondents say they have some form of DevSecOps initiative underway. Only 17% of respondents continue to operate DevOps separate from security.
Human error causes majority of security incidents in Kubernetes
A staggering 90% of survey respondents have experienced a security incident in their Kubernetes and container environments during the last 12 months. Data breaches and exposures often result from human error. Not surprisingly, 67% of respondents have experienced a misconfiguration incident. Another 22% reported a major vulnerability to remediate, 17% detected a runtime incident, and 16% failed an audit.
Security concerns are inhibiting business innovation
Just as we found in our study eight months ago, nearly half of the respondents (44%) have had to delay an application rollout because of security concerns. Faster application development and release, quicker bug fixes, and increased feature velocity are three of the most often cited benefits of containerization. However, when security becomes an afterthought, you risk diminishing the greatest business gain driving containerization — agility.
More containers are running in production than ever before
The percentage of organizations with more than half their containers running in production jumped to 33%, an all time high. At the same time, organizations running fewer than 10% of their containers in production has fallen to 25%.
Responsibility for container security remains decentralized
Across various IT roles, Security is the single role most cited as responsible for securing containers and Kubernetes. But taken together, the myriad operational roles of DevOps, Ops, and DevSecOps dwarf security nearly three fold, at 61%. This distribution shows that when it comes to securing containers and Kubernetes, it takes a village.
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Cedar is a hardwood that expands abundantly in Canada, the northwestern and eastern U. S., and also other components around the world. For several years, contractors and architects have built-in cedar into the design of properties. In fact, cedar is probably most famous due to its utilization in closets as being a repellant of moths, assisting preserves a lot of a wardrobe. Cedar is also utilized in cedar chests for the same purpose; it keeps the goods that are held in the torso.When searching for a mat, you really should think about personalization services that numerous suppliers offer. You can individualize the pad together with your last name, initially brands or special design elements such as paw images.
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What is the link about semi-transparent backgrounds for?
Does this mean IE8 is going to allow that type of bg?
IE7 already supports semi-transparent backgrounds, as do the standards-compliant browsers, so I would assume that IE8 does, too.
That link shows up there simply because Outbrain's algorithm decided that this post was somehow related to the post about semi-transparent backgrounds.
Okay, now is this referring to something such as a 50% .png bg where you can see through the .png to see what the actual bg is, or is it where the actual browser's bg can be semi-transparent so you can literally see behind that browser window?
This is referring to semi-transparent backgrounds on HTML elements. This will not make the browser itself semi-transparent.
Really a great news that Internet Explorer 8 is finally released. Introduced on March 19, 2009, Internet Explorer will run on Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows XP and Windows Vista. The added features of Internet Explorer 8 appear extremely promising.


Vinyl ester resins and polyester resins are very close in molecular composition. The molecular chain is longer in Vinyl ester resin. This helps it absorb impact better than polyester and it shrinks less. There is also less chance of de-lamination when using VE resin. Vinyl ester can be used as a final coat after polyester resin to create a better water barrier.
Vinyl Ester resin is also more resistant to solvents and water degradation. It is typically used in gas tanks, boat hulls and other items that will be exposed to chemicals or water for extended periods of time.
VE resin is a tougher resin because of its longer molecular chains. It can withstand repeated bending better than both polyester and epoxy resin. Vinyl ester resin cures with a tack.
Regarding costs, vinyl ester resin is more expensive than polyester resin, but cheaper than epoxy resin. The hardener/catalyst for vinyl ester resin and polyester resins is MEKP.
Epoxy resin is an ideal resin for high performance and light weight parts. It is water resistant. It can be used with carbon fiber, Kevlar and fiberglass cloth. It is not compatible with chopped strand mat (fiberglass mat). It has great bonding capability and has a fast wet out. Epoxies have a low odor compared to other resins. One of the only downsides to epoxy is that it is more expensive than polyester and vinyl ester resin.
Epoxy resin comes in two parts. The resin side is typically designated as the 'A' side. The 'B' side is typically the hardener side. Our epoxy comes in either a 2:1 or 4:1 ratio. There is a choice of three different hardeners: fast, medium and slow. Which speed of hardener chosen depends on the temperature, the desired working time and drying time. Epoxies dry with a full surface cure.
We carry the 1200 Series and 1300 Series ProGlas epoxy. The biggest difference between the two is the 1200 Series is UV stable, extremely clear, tough and high gloss. It is UV resistant which reduces yellowing and surface degradation from UV exposure.
It is ideal to work in temperatures around 77 degrees. Resin will typically not cure well in temperatures below sixty degrees and will cure too fast in temperatures above 90 degrees.
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Go to A Compilation Of "The Best…" Lists About Natural Disasters.
Spend a period going through the links, which include videos. Divide your paper into five sections, and write five facts about each of the natural disasters.
Write the five pieces of information you found on each disaster in a separate note, and write it in your own words under the category. Then get a picture to go with each of the pieces of information.
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Find out how your donation can change young lives
Published: Monday 9th June 2014
Homelessness is on the increase and young people are at particular risk. In fact, the number of young people sleeping rough in London has more than doubled over the past three years
At Coram we believe no young person should be without a secure and permanent home. That's why we're appealing for you to help a young person like Dale.
Dale ended up homeless after being thrown out. The relationship with his parents broke down and Dale came back one day to find that they had changed the locks. Without a place to stay, Dale resorted to bus hopping. It was the only way he could think of staying sheltered for the night.
Thankfully for people like Dale Coram's Supported Housing project not only provides a safe place to live but the chance to make a fresh start.
With his Coram support worker, Dale is now motivated and positive about the future and has been able to find work and begin to rebuild his relationship with his parents.
"I find Coram very helpful. The schemes they do try to get people active and into work.… It's the best thing that's ever happened to me. Definitely."
Dale could have easily ended up on the streets with no prospects and no hope. However, with your support, young people like Dale can build themselves a brighter future.
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So please do give whatever you can today, and help a young person like Dale to receive the help they so desperately need.
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Shayna is a new addition to our Lil' Campers Pack and we couldn't be happier to have her! Although Shayna is at our Lil' Campers location, she is pictured with Prescott from the main St Clair Shores location. ❤ Shayna wanted to work at Camp Bow Wow because she wanted a job that made her excited to go to work! She loves playing with the pups in the play yards and giving them all the attention and love.
At home, Shayna has two dogs! Magnolia her is one-year-old Golden Retriever. Magnolia is very energetic and can be a little troublemaker but that's what makes her so special! Joker is her nine-year-old Yellow Labrador Retriever. Shayna says "he's half old man and half big baby." Joker is shy but very sweet.
In her free time, Shayna can be found writing in her Bullet Journal, doing yoga, watching The Office, and traveling. She currently has a trip planned to New York this year and would eventually love to visit Hong Kong! Next time you're at Lil' Campers be sure to tell Shayna hello!


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University panel found suspended Indiana RB Morgan Ellison sexually assaulted student while she slept
By John TaylorOct 11, 2018, 12:14 PM EDT
Now we know a heck of a lot more of the rest of the story.
In late August, Indiana announced that Morgan Ellison had been indefinitely suspended from all football activities, including games and practice, by Tom Allen for unspecified violations of team rules. Oct. 2, the head coach revealed that the running back was permitted to practice with his teammates but would remain suspended from playing in games for the foreseeable future.
A day after that development, the Indianapolis Star is now reporting, an IU panel determined that Ellison had sexually assaulted a female student in mid-August of this year and should be suspended from the university for a period of 2½ years. The Star wrote that, "[i]n its findings, the University's sexual misconduct hearing panel concluded that 'the aggravating factor of [Ellison] engaging in sexual activity while Complainant was asleep, and [Ellison]'s use of force during the incident'" led to the lengthy suspension.
In addition to the suspension, Ellison has been barred from all parts of the university's campus, barred from contact with the alleged victim and ordered to undergo counseling. Ellison had until today to file an appeal of the panel's ruling; right now, it's unclear if he has taken that course of action.
Ellison has not been charged criminally in connection to the alleged sexual assault, although the newspaper writes that "[i]t is unclear if the Indiana University Police Department is investigating what happened."
A university spokesperson declined to comment on Ellison's status with the football team moving forward.
Last season, Ellison led the Hoosiers with 143 carries for 704 yards and six touchdowns. The true junior has not played ion any of the Hoosiers' six games this season.


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Homeopathic Preparations to Control the Rosy Apple Aphid (Dysaphis plantaginea Pass.)
Wyss, Eric; Tamm, Lucius; Siebenwirth, Joachim; Baumgartner, Stephan (2010). Homeopathic Preparations to Control the Rosy Apple Aphid (Dysaphis plantaginea Pass.). ScientificWorldjournal, 10(Jan 8;10), pp. 38-48. Boynton Beach, Fla.: Scientific World Inc. 10.1100/tsw.2010.12
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A laboratory model system with the rosy apple aphid (Dysaphis plantaginea Pass.) on apple seedlings was developed to study the effects of homeopathic preparations on this apple pest. The assessment included the substance Lycopodium clavatum and a nosode of the rosy apple aphid. Each preparation was applied on the substrate surface as aqueous solution of granules (6c, 15c, or 30c). Controls were aqueous solutions of placebo granules or pure water. In eight independent, randomized, and blinded experiments under standardized conditions in growth chambers, the development of aphids on treated and untreated apple seedlings was observed over 17 days, each. Six experiments were determined to assess the effects of a strict therapeutic treatment; two experiments were designed to determine the effects of a combined preventative and therapeutic treatment. After application of the preparations, the number of juvenile offspring and the damage on apple seedlings were assessed after 7 and 17 days, respectively. In addition, after 17 days, the seedling weight was measured. In the final evaluation of the six strictly therapeutic trials after 17 days, the number of juvenile offspring was reduced after application of L. clavatum 15c (-17%, p = 0.002) and nosode 6c (-14%, p = 0.02) compared to the pure water control. No significant effects were observed for leaf damage or fresh weight for any application. In the two experiments with combined preventative and therapeutic treatment, no significant effects were observed in any measured parameter. Homeopathic remedies may be effective in plant-pest systems. The magnitude of observed effects seems to be larger than in models with healthy plants, which renders plant-pest systems promising candidates for homeopathic basic research. For successful application in agriculture, however, the effect is not yet sufficient. This calls for further optimization concerning homeopathic remedy selection, potency level, dosage, and application routes.
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James Fernandez Clarke (1812–1876) was an English surgeon and medical writer.

Life
Clarke was born at Olney, Buckinghamshire; his father and grandfather were prosperous lace merchants. After one or two brief apprenticeships, in 1828 he was placed under C. Snitch, a general practitioner, in Brydges Street, Covent Garden. Here he managed to get the run of Thomas Cadell the younger's library in the Strand, and became acquainted with literature and literary people.

In October 1833 Clarke entered at Dermott's Medical School in Gerrard Street, Soho, as a medical student. For a time he acted as Dermott's amanuensis, and afterwards aided Michael Ryan in the London Medical and Surgical Journal. In 1834 Robert Liston noticed a report by Clarke of one of his cases, and introduced him to Thomas Wakley, editor of The Lancet;  who took on Clarke. He became a clinical reporter at hospitals, and also was for many years reported on medical societies, ducking most of the rows which The Lancet provoked.

For 30 years Clarke was on the Lancet, and at the same time carried on a medical practice in Gerrard Street;  he became a licentiate of the Society of Apothecaries in 1837, and a member of the Royal College of Surgeons in 1852. He died on 6 July 1875.

Works
On ceasing to write for The Lancet,  published his reminiscences in the Medical Times and Gazette. These were brought out in 1874 as Autobiographical Recollections of the Medical Profession, covering medical men, with anecdotes of literary and public characters.

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Getting toilet training right requires having impeccable timing and a great deal of patience.
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On Friday December 3, 2010 Katie and I had a most WONDERFUL experience.
Our son-in-law (that is Jessica's husband), Dan Cooney has been working on a new Christmas Musical for his theatre in Dexter, Michigan, The Encore Musical Theatre Company, and we got to see the World Premier on Friday night.
Dan gained the support of the good people in this Ann Arbor, MI area community a couple of years ago, and raised the money to convert an old warehouse into a lovely, cosy theatre. They are concluding their second very successful year, having performed highly acclaimed productions of musicals such as Evita, Oklahoma!, The Sound of Music, Little Shop of Horrors, Sweeny Todd, Guys and Dolls, Annie, Spelling Bee, Jesus Crist Superstar, Club Morocco.
Having had the good fortune to obtain the talent of two celebrities such as Kathie Lee Gifford and John McDaniel was a major boost. Dan has performed with Kathy Lee in shows before, and has also been in shows music-directed by John. Dan is currently in a new production of Bonnie and Clyde, The Musical, with music direction by John.
So, last Friday Katie and I had the privilege of driving to Dexter from Columbus to "stand in" for Dan at the World Premiere of It's A Wonderful Life.
But first, we were to pick up Kathie Lee, her assistant, Christine, John McDaniel, and Kathie's husband, the football legend, Frank Gifford at the Willow Run Airport. We were so impressed with these wonderful people. Frank, a football Hall of Famer and a legend, could not have been nicer. And Kathtie was an absolute hoot. John, so imminently brilliant and talented, and gentle.
Katie filmed the curtain speeches… Dan asked me to say a few words. At intermission Kathie asked if anyone was filming the production. I just happened to have my small video camera!
The footage is what one gets from filming in a theatre without a tripod and with hot stage lights, but at least it is a record of the second act. I was also able to film both Kathie and John's comments.
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Local Berkshire – Top chef Tom Kerridge reveals the secret to success
Fresh from a whirlwind few months which included the launch of his first TV show – 'Proper Pub Grub' – and accompanying book, Tom Kerridge is already eyeing up his next project.
The down-to-earth chef, who owns the Hand and Flowers in Marlow, has signed up to be a patron of East Berkshire College's new hospitality and catering academy, based at its Langley campus, Slough.
He and restaurant staff will work with young chefs at the multi-million pound centre and, speaking at the launch earlier this month, he said: "Working with the college is a chance for me to give something back and inspire the next generation of chefs and front of house staff.
"We have a talented team of individuals at the Hand and Flowers and they are looking forward to sharing their knowledge with students who are at the very beginning of their careers."
And Tom knows how important education is. "I started cooking at a young age, but I didn't realise it was the career for me until I went to catering college and got an evening job in a kitchen," the 40-year-old added.
He prides himself on nurturing young talent and a prime example is Aaron Mulliss, head chef at the Hand and Flowers. He worked his way up the role in only four years, after joining as a Chef de Partie. "We have always been an employer of young people," he said. "It's about taking youth and encouraging it to grow."
But what's his secret to success? "Having the right attitude and working hard is the key in this industry. You have to love what you do."
It stood Tom in good stead. His popular pub became the first in the country last year to receive a second Michelin star.
His first cooking show – which centres on traditional pub grub, with a simple twist – is also airing on BBC2 and the Marlow Football Club fan added: "It's great to be asked to do your own show and do your own dishes, it's been an honour. They heard about what we were doing [at the pub] and we're really pleased with how the show has ended up.
"The guys that make the programme are all good friends. I'm a laid back guy and like to have a laugh, so it worked well."
Tom, originally from the West Country, worked in restaurants in Gloucestershire, before moving to London where he worked as sous chef for Gary Rhodes at Rhodes in the Square, among other jobs.
Before setting up the Hand and Flowers with wife Beth in 2005, he worked as head chef at Michelin star Adlards.
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In 2015, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) ran the largest healthcare system in the United States, with over 1,700 sites of care that served nearly 9 million veterans. One year earlier, a scandal had erupted over a cover-up of the excessive wait times veterans faced to get medical appointments in some VA facilities. The fallout led to the resignation of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, a criminal investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the eventual replacement of 14 of VA's top 17 leaders. This case documents the efforts of the new leadership team to improve access, regain trust, and transform the organization to address the broadening medical needs of the nation's growing veteran population.


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This book (first published in 1993 by Spokesman, Nottingham, England) is our attempt to answer the idea that socialism is dead and buried after the demise of the Soviet Union.
The core of the book consists of a series of chapters spelling out what we believe would be efficient and democratic methods for planning a complex economy. We also examine issues of inequality and its elimination, systems of payment for labour, a democratic political constitution for a socialist commonwealth, the commune as a set of arrangements for living, and property relations under socialism.
The book "Towards a New Socialism" (TNS) is copyright (c) 1993 W. Paul Cockshott and Allin Cottrell. The copyright holders grant you permission to copy and redistribute the English-language text of TNS as you wish -- in printed, electronic or any other form -- on the following conditions: (a) you acknowledge the authorship of Cockshott and Cottrell; and (b) if you make modifications, you distinguish clearly between the text as written by the original authors and your own modifications. Please note that this permission may not apply to translations of TNS into other languages. That is, the publishers of translations of TNS may assert exclusive rights to their translation.
From this page you may access:
Information on the printed book from Spokesman or amazon.com.
An HTML version of the Introduction.
An HTML version of the Table of Contents.
The complete book in Adobe's PDF format, or as a postscript file.
For your downloading convenience, a zipped version of the PDF file, or a gzipped version of the postscript file.
The book in e-book format: TNS.epub. (See idpf.org for details.)
A Czech socialist website that has a translation of the book.
A Chinese translation of the book (PDF), thanks to proletar.ink.
Some companion pieces to the book:
A new preface (in English) to the forthcoming Czech edition of the book. Quite a substantial piece, which answers several questions about the book. In US letter format, preface-us.pdf, or A4 format, preface-a4.pdf.
'Calculation, Complexity and Planning: The Socialist Calculation Debate Once Again' (Review of Political Economy, July 1993) in PDF format: calculation_debate.pdf. Our analysis and response to the historic 'socialist calculation debate' involving Mises, Hayek, Lange and others.
'Socialist Planning After the Collapse of the Soviet Union' (Revue européene des sciences sociales, 1993) in PDF format: soviet_planning.pdf. Analysis of what went wrong with central planning in the USSR, and implications for the socialist calculation debate.
'Information and Economics: A Critique of Hayek' (Research in Political Economy, 1997) in PDF format: hayek_critique.pdf. Counter-argument to Hayek's influential critique of socialist planning in his article `The Use of Knowledge in Society'.
'Economic Planning, Computers and Labor Values' (working paper, 1999) in PDF format: aer.pdf. Includes a detailed consideration of the argument of Samuelson and Weiszäcker on optimal pricing under socialism.
'Un modèle de planification efficace', a summary of our ideas on socialist planning, prepared for the Marx Congrès II in Paris, September-October 1998, in PDF format: paris_paper.pdf.
"Slides" for a talk given by Allin Cottrell at the Primer Encuentro de Pueblos y Estados por la Liberación de la Patria Grande, Sucre, Bolivia, October 2006: sucre.pdf.
Update on computer speeds: One of the themes of our work is that the speed of modern computers makes a real difference to the feasibility of efficient economic planning. In 'Socialist Planning After the Collapse of the Soviet Union', for instance, we assessed the time-order of the calculations required for planning in detail a ten-million product economy. We used for reference the figure, at that time on the cutting edge, of one billion calculations per second for an advanced multiprocessor. Such figures date quickly. You can find details on the world's fastest computers at Wikipedia; as of this writing (January 2018) several are capable of above 10 quadrillion floating-point operations per second -- seven orders of magnitude faster than our 1993 benchmark.
See also: the Reality website; the webring for the New Historical Project: the end of capitalism.


On 11 April 2012 KIVI NIRIA, the Netherlands member association of the EDTA, organises the 11th edition of their annual symposium, named after Professor Kooy, at the Naval Barracks in Amsterdam. The symposium is organised in cooperation with TNO and the association of Army Engineers APA.
This year the technical, operational, financial and political advantages and disadvantages of "Critical Mission Training and Rehearsal" will be discussed: very realistic, yet virtual, training just prior to a mission. The almost 100% realism of this type of virtual training is reflected in this years motto: YOU ONLY LIVE TWICE.
Emerging technological options enable an array of (team) training opportunities to maximum realism, easy adaptation to new obtained local knowledge and opportunities for considerable cost savings relative to real life training.
Among the speakers are a Member of the Netherlands Parliament, the Netherlands MoD Director of Operational Policy and Requirements, The US DoD Director Training Readiness and Strategy, speakers from international and national industries and many others. In addition to plenary presentations two workshops will be held. On a small exhibition virtual training related Netherlands industry products will be shown.
For more information see the downloadable programme below (in English) or follow this link to the symposium website (in Dutch).
Members of EDTA associations are cordially invited to attend the symposium. Admission is free upon prior registration.
The language of the symposium is Dutch, but simultaneos translation into English is available during the plenary sessions.
Proof of EU/NATO member nation citizenship is required for all attendees.
Please contact E: dv@kiviniria.nl or T:+31 71 7113973 if you would like to attend.


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Theresa Fyffe explains how RCN Scotland staff got that feelgood factor helping out with the Cyrenians in Edinburgh.
In August, the staff from RCN Scotland donned their wellies and waterproofs and attended their staff away day at the Cyrenians Farm, located just outside Edinburgh.
Cyrenians is a social enterprise working farm producing fruit, vegetables and eggs; it's also home to a community of vulnerable young people, many with experience of homelessness. The farm grows food and helps the community to grow people, providing a range of opportunities for individuals to develop skills and confidence as a step towards a settled lifestyle.
On the day, staff took part in a variety of activities from weeding a pumpkin patch and picking apples in the orchard to mucking out the chickens and weaving garlic for sale. Away days are always an excellent opportunity for people to connect outside the workplace, enjoy change from their everyday work schedule and have some fun at the same time! It's also a great opportunity to provide hands-on help to social enterprises and learn more about the work they do.
The staff, volunteers and residents were delighted with the work RCN staff did to support their farm - equating it to two and half weeks work if they didn't have our help. Our staff are RCN's best asset and it's good to know so many hard-working RCN staffers aren't afraid to get stuck in and get their hands dirty!
We love working and supporting local social enterprises who share our ethos and vision. Cyrenian's vision is an inclusive society in which we all have the opportunities to live valued and fulfilled lives. RCN Scotland will continue to support organisations like Cyrenians to make that vision a reality.
Roll on our next staff day out!
Find out more about the work of the Cyrenians.


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'Potentially harmful vapors' from old General Mills facility found in Mpls neighborhood
State health officials are notifying some Minneapolis residents of a potentially harmful vapor that may be entering homes and buildings.
According to a letter from the Minnesota Department of Health and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency issued Wednesday, preliminary tests conducted last month showed the presence of the soil vapor trichloroethylene, known as TCE, in the city's Como neighborhood, WCCO reports.
TCE was used as an industrial solvent in the 1940s through the early 1960s at a former General Mills research facility on 2010 E. Hennepin Ave in Minneapolis.
A news release says the chemical was disposed of in a pit on the property, but General Mills pumped and treated groundwater at the site for more than two decades following the discovery of the contamination 30 years ago.
Officials said more testing will be conducted to determine how harmful the vapor is. If TCE levels are above safe levels, General Mills has agreed to install vapor ventilation systems beneath homes or buildings.
There is no cost to residents or property owners for testing or mitigation.
Two informational meetings are being held by the departments next Tuesday, Nov. 12 from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Van Cleve Rec Center.
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True love is dead, people. After months of speculation about the state of their relationship, Kris Jenner has filed for divorce from husband Bruce Jenner, citing celeb fave 'irreconcilable differences' as the official grounds for their separation.
The legal split finally comes after an 11 month separation since they originally announced the news that they'd be ending things on Keeping Up With The Kardashians back in October, which made for some pretty uncomfortable viewing.
Copies of the divorce documents have been obtained by RadarOnline and list the details of their break up, reportedly stating that Kris wants joint and legal custody of their daughter Kylie Jenner who is just 17, while her sister Kendall is already 18.
Kris and Bruce did not sign a pre-nup agreement when they tied the knot back in 1991, but it's said that the Kardashian matriarch has also requested to keep possession of her own jewellery and all assets from the date of separation, June 1st 2013.
The divorce allegedly states that the couple will be dividing everything else later on.
Despite things finally coming to an end for Kris and Bruce's marriage, they have managed to work together to keep things amicable through the split for the sake of their gigantic family. Speaking previously about their separation, Kris said: "We ended our marriage, but that's not the end of our friendship. I will always love him, but we are no longer a couple in that way."
Surely we should all get the day of work to come to terms with this news.
Are you sad to hear that Kris and Bruce are officially ending things now? Let us know in the comments below, or tweet us @CosmopolitanUK.


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The Falklands War was a war between the United Kingdom and Argentina over the Falkland Islands in 1982. The Falkland Islands are 480 kilometres from Argentina in the southern Atlantic Ocean.
Argentina and the United Kingdom have both argued over which country the Falklands Islands belongs to since the 1800s. In the 1760s and 1770s, the British set up a town at Port Egmont, which nearly led to a war with Spain who had a town at Port Louis. Then Argentina became a separate country from Spain in 1817 and set up a colony on the islands in 1820. An American warship later destroyed this town, and the British took the islands again in 1833.
The British kept the islands until 2 April 1982, when Argentina invaded and occupied the Falkland Islands (and, the following day, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands) in an attempt to establish the sovereignty it had claimed over them. On 5 April, the British government dispatched a naval task force to engage the Argentine Navy and Air Force before making an amphibious assault on the islands.
The United Nations Security Council asked Argentina to withdraw, and tried to end the crisis with diplomacy. After seven weeks, Argentina did not withdraw.
The conflict was a major episode in the protracted confrontation over the territories' sovereignty. Argentina asserted (and maintains) that the islands are Argentine territory, and the Argentine government thus characterised its military action as the reclamation of its own territory. The British government regarded the action as an invasion of a territory that had been a Crown colony since 1841. Falkland Islanders, who have inhabited the islands since the early 19th century, are predominantly descendants of British settlers, and favour British sovereignty. Neither state officially declared war, although both governments declared the Islands a war zone. Hostilities were almost exclusively limited to the territories under dispute and the area of the South Atlantic where they lie.
The conflict has had a strong effect in both countries and has been the subject of various books, articles, films, and songs. Patriotic sentiment ran high in Argentina, but the outcome prompted large protests against the ruling military government, hastening its downfall. The cultural and political effect of the conflict has been less in Britain than in Argentina, where it remains a common topic for discussion.
Diplomatic relations between the United Kingdom and Argentina were restored in 1989 following a meeting in Madrid, at which the two governments issued a joint statement. In 1994, Argentina's claim to the territories was added to its constitution.
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That simple thought that has so much power. It is the power that grew out of the personal hardship of its founder Lucinda Yates that became a business dedicated to helping cause-related charities since 1989.
Non profits benefits in two ways: from the sale of the pins and from the awareness they generate. More than 5 Million pins have been sold and 30 Million Dollars raised for non profits.
We are a cause-related business dedicated to creating affordable handcrafted jewelry of the highest quality for the purpose of bringing financial help and awareness to non-profit organizations and their causes worldwide.


This episode of Alphas was written by co-creator Michael Karnow, and as we know, when a creator gets their script produced, it usually means it's a pivotal episode. That's the case here, for sure.
On the surface, however, it seems like your bog-standard episode, with an Alpha in trouble and our team called in to track them down. In this case, the Alpha is named Skylar and played by Sci-fi standard-bearer Summer Glau. She has the ability to McGyver up new technological devices with just about any materials at hand.
Somebody's out to get her, though, so our heroes are called in to track her down since she, Dr. Rosen (David Strathairn) and Nina (Laura Mennell) have a history. Five years earlier, Skylar was asked to join the team, but she declined (she's kind of an anarcho-punk) and has been on her own since then.
I've got a difficult history with Summer Glau. I love the shows she's on, but I'm not sure about her performances. I really can't tell if she's cast as autistics, robots, socially-awkward nerds, and now anti-social misfits because she's just good at that, or if it's a way of masking the limits of her acting. I've not seen her in any mainstream roles, so that's just my own ignorance showing.
She's really good at the autistics, robots, socially-awkward nerds and anti-social misfits, so it works. I just don't know how to accurately evaluate her performances. I can only hope that the infamous "Summer Glau Curse" doesn't hit Alphas like it has other shows she's starred or guest-starred on.
But back to this episode.
We have a number of narrative threads going on here, and Karnow does a pretty good job of bringing them all home in the end. At the same time, we get a little more character development for Bill (Malik Yoba), some healthy attention paid to Nina, and Gary (Ryan Cartwright) gets even more independent.
I'm pretty impressed with how Bill's situation was handled. At the start of the episode, his wife is pressuring him about having kids, but he's worried about passing on Alpha abilities to a child. While that's not necessarily an imaginative development, what's impressive about the scripting is that Bill never talks it out with any other characters, outside of a single exchange with Hicks (Warren Christie).
I was expecting something more overt, but it was very subtle and we see the internal debate and eventual decision making process all through the non-verbal acting of Yoba. It's good, confident writing complimented by good, confident acting that makes that even possible.
Gary's journey this week is quite literally a journey. After he tells his mother all the Top Secret things he's been up to, she freaks out and keeps him home, threatening to not allow him to return to Dr. Rosen's care. But Gary's having none of it.
Even at home he's able to provide warning when gunmen enter the Alphas headquarters, and then he skips out, hails a cab and forces himself into the adventure. It's a great character moment when he stands up to his mother and goes off on his solo adventure. I'm a little worried about how this is going to affect the relationship between Rosen and Gary's mom, though.
Nina, once again, gets the short straw even as she gets more screen time. Instead of getting to see her character growth, we just get told how she used to be, in a particularly condescending moment between her and Rosen, and when she acts out, it's almost entirely in the context of helping out Skylar rather than doing anything for herself.
It would be nice to get some character development for the ladies that defined them though independent action rather than through their emotional connections or compatibility with other characters. But I guess we've got to take what we can get at this point.
The big news, however, and what I assume is the reason for Karnow's direct involvement is that this is the first time that Rosen has actively rebelled against his handlers. Not only that, but we also got a glimpse of Agent Sullivan's (Valerie Cruz) actual loyalties. After the opening scene with her and Rosen sharing some spicy food, I got the feeling that Rosen was charming her.
To be honest, I was a little worried about that. But after she makes her government loyalties clear at the end, I guess we can be sure Rosen doesn't have some sort of secret Alpha Seduction Power.
Instead though, we find out that Sullivan isn't the sympathetic balance to Agent Cley's (Mahershala Ali) more aggressive and hostile stance against Alphas. She's basically just playing good cop to his bad cop. This week, Rosen finds out they're both still straight-up cops.
My favorite part of this development is that with the introduction of Skylar, we get a third philosophical stance separate from the Government vs Red Flag. Let's hear it for the Anarcho-Punk Alphas! It would be nice to see this actually developed as a real alternative based on political independence, alternative social networks, and off-the-grid self-reliance.
I'm not expecting this, just to be clear, but it would be nice.
As it is, "Catch and Release" is another very strong episode that not only provides a lot of interesting character development, but moves the show toward an interesting philosophical dilemma. I'm kind of expecting our Alphas to at least temporarily shift over to supporting Red Flag by the end of the season, before defining their own independent movement. By planting the seeds for that eventual possibility, even it never comes to pass, easily makes this another 4 star episode.
Alphas 1.07 "Catch and Release"


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Palace of the Fans was a Major League baseball park located in Cincinnati, Ohio. It was the home of the Cincinnati Reds from 1902 through 1911.  The ballpark was on an asymmetrical block bounded by Findlay Street (south), Western Avenue (northeast, angling), York Street (north) and McLean Avenue (west).

The "Findlay and Western" intersection was the home field of the Reds from 1884 through June 24, 1970, when the team moved to Riverfront Stadium.  The location of the diamond and consequently the main grandstand seating area was shifted several times during the 86½ seasons that the Reds played there.  The Palace of the Fans was actually the second of three parks that stood on the site:

1884–1901: League Park
1902–1911: Palace of the Fans
1912–1970: Redland Field, renamed Crosley Field in 1934

History

In 1900, the southwest grandstand of League Park, the home of the Reds since their days in the American Association, burned to the ground.  The Reds were forced to spend most of May and June on the road while League Park was reconfigured to move the grandstand to its old location in the southeast corner.  However, Reds owner John Brush decided to build a new grandstand for the 1901 season.

The Palace of the Fans, so audaciously named, also presented a striking appearance. Designed in a neo-classic style reminiscent of Chicago's World's Columbian Exposition of 1893, the Palace featured an extravagant facade, with 22 hand-carved Corinthian columns with elaborate details at the top, and opera-style private boxes in front of the covered grandstand. The grandstand actually sat atop carriage stalls so that the wealthy could simply drive directly to the game, an early precursor of "luxury suites".  It was built mostly of concrete, and was the second park (after Baker Bowl in Philadelphia) to use concrete for the bulk of its construction.

The grandstand was unique: a blend of Roman and Greek styling that had never been used before in a grandstand, and has never been seen since. The 3,000-seat grandstand featured 19 "fashion boxes" along the front railing that could hold 15 or more well-to-do fans. Beneath the grandstand, at field level, was standing room for 640 more spectators in a rowdy section known as "Rooter's Row." This section was so close to the players, the fans could take part in on-field conversations. Rooters Row was also strategically placed by the bar. The facade behind home plate contained the word "CINCINNATI". This was obviously of no benefit to anyone in attendance, assuming they knew where they were, but it ensured that pictures of the stands would inform viewers. However, the designers of the park forgot to include dugouts or clubhouses for the players.

The original 1884 stand remained as right field seating, having escaped the fire. A less elaborate stand connected the old and the new structures. Both the contemporary club owners and modern baseball historians consider the 1902 structure to be a new ballpark. Cincinnati fans not interested in the hype continued to call the facility "League Park", hence the alternate historical name, "League Park III".

On Opening Day, April 17, 1902, some 10,000 spectators crowded into the park and watched the Reds lose to the Chicago Colts (a.k.a. "Cubs"), 6-1.

The Reds had little on-field success during their stay at the Palace, but one event foreshadowed an historic development on this site: night baseball. On June 19, 1909, an exhibition game was held at the Palace under temporary lighting developed by George F. Cahill. This was not the first time night baseball had been attempted, but this experiment was deemed a success. In addition a soccer game between a Cincinnati team and a British touring team and a football game between the Gyms and Christ Church were held on October 14, 1909. Nothing would come of it, though, until the 1930s when night ball came to be seen as a necessity for boosting attendance.

When it opened, the Palace had been described as "the handsomest grounds in the country".[Cincinnati Enquirer, March 28, 1902, p.3] However, as with the original Columbian Exposition buildings, the Palace soon lost its lustre. For one thing, the seating area was too small. Then, over time, the structure fell into a state of disrepair; city inspectors began to note cracked girders, decayed supports and unsafe floors.

The last game played at the Palace was on October 12, 1911, against the Cubs, the same team they played when the park was opened. Unfortunately, a fire damaged the 1901 grandstand significantly later that day. (Benson, p. 101) The Palace was done after 10 seasons. Although the original 1884 grandstand (aka the right field seating) had survived the fire due to the less elaborate stand serving as a wall between the two seating areas, the Reds (unlike 10 years ago) had no intention of reusing the 27-year old grandstand as the main grandstand again. The charred remains of the Palace of the Fans, as well as the remaining seating from the original League Park were demolished to make room for "a modern and sumptuous stand, the equal of anything in the country."[Cincinnati Enquirer, October 12, 1911, p.8]

By opening day of 1912, the Reds had an entirely new ballpark waiting for them on the site: Redland Field, which would later become known as Crosley Field.

References

Sources
Cincinnati's Crosley Field: The Illustrated History of a Classic Ballpark by Greg Rhodes and John Erardi, 1995, Road West Publishing
Baseball Library.com
Green Cathedrals, by Phil Lowry, 1992
Baseball Parks of North America, by Michael Benson, 1989
The Cincinnati Reds, by Lee Allen, Putnam, 1948.

External links
Sanborn map, 1904

Sports venues in Cincinnati
Cincinnati Reds stadiums
Defunct Major League Baseball venues
Demolished buildings and structures in Ohio
1902 establishments in Ohio
Sports venues demolished in 1911
Demolished sports venues in Ohio
Baseball venues in Ohio
Baseball in Cincinnati
1911 disestablishments in Ohio
Sports venues completed in 1902


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Here is my story for Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writers, hosted by Priceless Joy. It has a similar theme to a Friday Fictioneers story I wrote a couple of weeks ago, sorry about that.
Simon Watson yelled as he went sailing across the playground to land in an unceremonious heap on the hard ground, his books scattered around him. Billy Masters' growl of delight was cut off by an angry adult voice.
Billy went and sat on the red bench. The "punishment" bench. He was used to it. He ended up here most break-times. Finally the bell for classes went – freedom!
His crime? He did NOT stay in the car.
Yes, I'm sure he was only led astray by master manipulators. Billy's not the one they should be going after!
Very nice reversal of fortunes, with a sense of empathy from Simon who rose up.
Thanks, I'm glad you saw Simon's sorrow for his old school colleague.
Some people never change or maybe Billy was getting too attached to red benches. Nicely told.
I'm afraid Billy is a lost cause. I see nights of solitary confinement in his future.
And the moral of these stories is…. if you are bullied, it means a judgeship is in your future!
Well I guess Billy made his choices and never learned. You do feel bad for him though as Simon (now a judge does), it's a real waste. Great job.
Thanks! I did feel sorry for him, maybe he didn't get any help to change. But like you say, he made his own choices and now he's got to pay for them.
I bet he does. Where he's going a ringing bell probably means "back to your cell" or something.
That's… that's sad. But now he may finally learn his lesson.
Thanks! Yes, he feels a bit sorry for him, he was hoping he'd turn his life around.
It must be hard to meet an old class mate who hasn't made much of life, especially if you're doing ok.
Yes. There are those who love to lord it over the less fortunates from their past, but Simon isn't one of them.
We all start out on a red bench.Destiny decides whether we leave or stay.
Very true. I would also add "choices".
Such a sad tale of a boy that didn't learn his lessons and ended up in prison for life! Probably very true in real life stories too. Great story, Ali!
I'm sure this happens frequently. I'm glad you liked it!
Yes, it's all down to the choices people take at so-called "turned points". I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Funny how life plays out. With these two characters, their futures took predictable routes – one did well for himself, the other… Oh dear! Billy seems to have gone from bad to worse. The red bench treatment didn't seem to work, did it? Perhaps I should have taken him under my motherly wing. 😀 Good story, Ali.
Yes, I bet many people could see this coming (both readers of my story, and other characters who knew these chaps in my story!). Some people can't, or won't, be helped, sadly.
I hope the judge will at least allow a red bench in 'the yard' to allow him to feel a little at home? Enjoyed!


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Joint Statement Between the United States of America and Australia
President George W. Bush and Prime Minister John Howard today reaffirmed the strength and vitality of the bilateral relationship between Australia and the United States, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the alliance between the two countries. The President and the Prime Minister expressed the conviction that the alliance has been a pillar of stability in the Asia-Pacific region and has made an essential contribution to global peace and security over the past half century. The Prime Minister welcomed the clear commitments expressed by the President to continued active U.S. engagement in the Asia-Pacific region. They agreed the U.S. presence in the region helped contribute to the stability that was essential to ensure economic growth and greater prosperity for all countries in the Asia Pacific.
President Bush and Prime Minister Howard discussed a broad range of regional and global security issues. Both underscored the importance of Indonesia's successful democratic transition and expressed support for Indonesia's territorial integrity. Noting the positive steps President Megawati and her team have taken to promote policy reform and national unity, President Bush and Prime Minister Howard reaffirmed their support for the new government's efforts to build a stable, united, democratic and prosperous Indonesia. The two leaders welcomed the peaceful election in East Timor and emphasized the importance of continued international support and assistance, including through the United Nations, to ensure a successful transition to a stable, viable and independent state.
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President Bush and Prime Minister Howard expressed shared concern about the threat to global stability posed by ballistic missile proliferation and weapons of mass destruction and increasingly capable ballistic missiles as a means of delivery. They agreed on the need for a comprehensive approach to counter these threats, including enhanced non-proliferation and counter- proliferation measures as well as continued nuclear arms reductions. They also agreed that missile defense could play a role in strengthening deterrence and stability as part of this comprehensive approach. The Prime Minister looked forward to further consultation with the United States on these issues and welcomed the Administration's active dialogue on the issue with allies as well as Russia and China.
The President and the Prime Minister resolved to work together closely to expand trade globally, regionally and bilaterally. They agreed that launching a new global trade round in Doha is a top trade priority for both nations. They emphasized that agriculture must be a core element of the next trade round in order to level the playing field. They confirmed their commitment to achieve open markets in the Asia-Pacific region, including using APEC's full potential more effectively. The President and the Prime Minister reaffirmed their commitment to enhance their already close economic relationship, including the possibility of a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA). They discussed the contribution an FTA could make to their shared global and regional trade objectives. They noted the strong trade and investment flows between the United States and Australia and the spur an agreement could give to further growth. They asked their trade ministers to report back to them before the end of the year on how to advance the proposal. The President noted the importance of consulting with Congress and other interested parties in deciding the Administration's position on the FTA.
President Bush and Prime Minister Howard agreed that climate change poses a serious long-term challenge. The President and the Prime Minister recognized that climate change is a global issue requiring a global approach and expressed their commitment to develop an effective and science-based response.
The President and the Prime Minister greatly enjoyed their discussions, which were characterized by unusual warmth and candor. They believe the meeting strengthened their personal partnership and the partnership between their two nations. The goodwill generated today will be valuable in moving forward on their common agendas.
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A French court has banned a couple from giving their baby a name containing a tilde, ruling that the character ñ was incompatible with national law.
The couple from Brittany wanted to call their newborn boy Fañch, a traditional name in the northwestern region which has its own language.
"The principle according to which babies' names are chosen by their mothers and fathers must have limits when it comes to using a spelling which includes a character unrecognised by the French language," the court in the town of Quimper ruled.
Fañch is a name borne notably by two Breton writers, Fañch Peru and Fañch Broudig.
An official in Quimper had initially refused to write "Fañch" on the baby's birth certificate, before changing their mind a few days later. The baby, born in May, already has an ID card and passport with a tilde on it.
His furious father Jean-Christophe Bernard said the battle wasn't over : "He will have his tilde, that's for sure," Bernard said.


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Eolia plans to go public
Eolia, the alternative energy company founded by my dear friend Miguel Salis Canosa and in which I was an early investor, is going public on Madrid's stock exchange at a valuation between 800 and 900 million euros (according to the newspaper Expansión), an impressive success in less then 3 years.
Eolia was founded in 2004 as the first investment fund in Spain in renewable energy with financing from the investment bank Nmás1, Bankinter, BBK and Fonditel. In October last year Eolia completed the roll up of over 22 independent wind and solar development companies into a new company, which together with the assets of two previously launched funds (Eolia Mistral and Eolia Gregal), has resulted in the creation of the largest Spanish independent wind and solar electricity generation company, Eolia Renovables de Inversiones, of which Miguel is co founder and CEO.
Eolia controls 45 wind and solar projects in Spain and Mexico totalling around 1200 MWs in addition to a less developed project portfolio of close to 2000 MWs. They have recently signed an agreement to incorporate 150 MWs of French and German wind farms from a European company.
A great 2008 for Eolia
Miguel Salis: building a one and a half billion dollar company in five years….in Spain
My Investments in Solar Farms
Biodiesel Cars, Hybrid Cars or Hydrogen Cars?
When the weather affects your portfolio
Gustavo L on February 2, 2008 · Log in to Reply
*Raised 155 million euros
*IPO exit of 800 to 900 million euros
*Three year timeframe
*Integrated 20 acquired businesses in that time frame
= VERY IMPRESSIVE!!!!
Your friend Miguel is is quite the operator and executes.
aml on February 12, 2008 · Log in to Reply
Do you happen to have Eolia Renovables de Inversiones's website URL or contact information?
I searched the web but could not locate the company's website.
It seems rather curious that an IPO bound company does not have a web presence.
John Cutler on March 30, 2008 · Log in to Reply
We have developed a system in the US called Community Choice Aggregation where cities issue muni bonds to fund local and near-to-city renewable energy on a massive scale. It relates to what you have done with Eolia. The ultimate problem with the Eolia model is that all of the power produced by small developers must be bought and transmitted through the old monopolies. We have developed a system where generation is separated from transmission, and public funds are used to scale up the development of new resources… If you are having another gathering in Menorca this year we would like to attend and talk about it, could not make it last year.
John Cutler
Local Power Inc.
35 Grove St. #118
http://www.localpower.com
Dan on July 15, 2008 · Log in to Reply
Looks like it is managed by these dudes:
http://www.nplus1.es/Home/BusinessAreas/RealAlternativeInvestments/Eolia/tabid/99/Default.aspx?PageContentID=75