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Community Calendar, May 19, 2011 edition
Adult Bingo Resurrection of Our Lord school hall, 2020 Shelmire Ave. Snacks available. Games start at 7:30 p.m. 215–219–5525.
Bingo Loudenslager American Legion Post 366, 7976 Oxford Ave. Sandwiches and snacks will be available. Proceeds benefit veterans' needs. 7 p.m. 215–728–9412.
Chit Chat & All That Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. 9:30 a.m. 215–698–7300.
Country Line Dancing Salvation Army, 5830 Rising Sun Ave. Free. Fridays. 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. 215–722–5447.
Dance Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. Bill and Gred provide entertainment. $4. 7 to 10 p.m. Refreshments served. 215–685–0576.
Friday Night Specials for Kids American Legion Playground, 6201 Torresdale Ave. $10 per child, includes food, drink, arts and crafts, movie, bingo, etc. 6 to 8 p.m. 215–685–8733.
Grease Jr. Performance Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. Presented by NCC Children's Theatre. $5. 6 to 8 p.m. Tickets available in advance. 215–698–3032.
House of Koinonia 7759 Frankford Ave. Visit the coffee house for food, movie, games and fun. 9 p.m. to midnight. 215–332–9688.
inHome Shopping: Snacks by the Pound Philadelphia Protestant Home, Fountain Room, 6500 Tabor Road. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 215–697–8000.
SilverSneakers Cardio Circuit Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. Increase cardiovascular and muscular endurance power with a standing circuit workout. Fridays at 10 a.m. and Tuesdays at 1 p.m. Non-members $3. 215–613–1070.
Torah Talks Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. Learn about the Biblical portion of the week as it impacts our lives today. Fridays. 12:30 p.m. 215–698–7300.
Daisy Scouts Holmesburg Methodist Church, 8181 Frankford Ave. For girls in kindergarten and first grade. Fridays. 6:30 to 8 p.m. 215–410–2791.
Jardel Seniors Card Club Jardel Recreation Center basement hall, Cottman Avenue and Pennway Street. Fridays. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 215–379–3051.
Narcotics Anonymous 12-Step Group Somerton United Methodist Church, Wesley Room, 13073 Bustleton Ave. Fridays. 1 and 8 p.m. 215–673–2745.
Northeast Philly MOMS Club CORA Services, Verree and Susquehanna roads. 10 a.m. www.nephillymom.net
Widow and Widower Support Group Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. Fridays. Free. 10 a.m. 215–685–0576.
Beginners Hatha Yoga St. Luke's Parish hall, 1946 Welsh Road. Bring a yoga mat. Saturdays. $20 per four-week month. Drop-ins $10 per class. 10 to 11:15 a.m. 267–738–8393.
Cardio Cross-Fit Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. Saturdays at 11:30 a.m., Mondays at 7:15 p.m. and Wednesdays at 6 p.m. Drop-ins $8 per class. 215–613–1070.
Community Day Target parking lot, 7300 Bustleton Ave. Presented by 2nd Police District Advisory Counsel and 2nd Police District. Bike ride against violence starts at 9 a.m. Riders must have helmets. Free event includes child fingerprinting and identification, VIN etching for autos, document shredding, food and more. Representatives from the K-9 Unit, SWAT, major crimes, crime scene unit and other agencies will be in attendance. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Dodgeball Tournament Pelbano Recreation Center, Solly and Bustleton avenues. Benefits Helen's Hope, a non-profit corporation that provides financial assistance to women battling cancer and their families. $60 team fee. Six players (age 16 or older) per team are required. 9 a.m. Register: 215–776–0909.
Friends of Pennypack Park Recycling Lincoln High School, Ryan Avenue parking lot. Rain or shine. Bring all paper products, including cardboard, aluminum cans and №1 through 7 plastics with lids removed. Printer cartridges, cell phones, crayons, household batteries, packing peanuts and bubble wrap are also accepted. No glass or steel cans accepted. Visit the free book and magazine table. 9 a.m. to noon. 215–934-PARK.
Gardening at Glen Foerd 5001 Grant Ave. Volunteers are needed. Bring water, gloves and clippers. 9 a.m. 215–632–5330.
Line Dancing Tacony Music Hall, 4819 Longshore Ave. Saturdays. Noon. 215–335–3232.
Pancake Breakfasts Bethesda Church, 808 Red Lion Road. Adults $5, children $3. 9 to 11 a.m. Reservations appreciated. 215–464–3131. Another at: Disston Memorial Presbyterian Church hall, 4500 Tyson Ave. Hosted by Boy Scout Troop 429. Adults $6, children under 12 $4. 9 a.m. to noon. 215–850–8363.
Spring Green and Clean Program Pennypack on the Delaware, Rhawn Street and the Delaware River, behind Riverview Home for the Aged. Hosted by Delaware River City Corp. Volunteers are needed to plant trees, prune, mulch and do cleanup work. Rain or shine. 9 a.m. to noon. 215–537–8400, Ext. 136.
Tree Planting Boyle Play-ground, Kelvin and Napier streets. Volunteers are needed to help plant 62 trees. Refreshments will be available. Funded by CSX Railroad as part of Trees for Tracks Service Day. 9 to 11 a.m.
Vinyassa Yoga Holy Innocents St. Paul's Church, 7001 Torresdale Ave. $7 per visit. A limited number of mats are available. Continues Saturdays through June 25. 7:30 p.m. 215–624–1144.
White Elephant Auction Temple Menorah Keneseth Chai, 4301 Tyson Ave. Doors open at 7 p.m. Auction begins at 8 p.m. $5 admission. A representative from Matz's Jewelers will be available to purchase unwanted gold items for cash.
Cocaine Anonymous 7328 Castor Ave., second floor, above Lee's Hoagie House. Midnight to 1:30 a.m. 215–333–7798.
International Prayer Warriors Somerton United Methodist Church, 13073 Bustleton Ave. 6 p.m. 215–673–2481.
Narcotics Anonymous Somerton United Methodist Church, Wesley Room, 13073 Bustleton Ave. Saturdays. 7 p.m. 215–673–2745.
Overeaters Anonymous St. Albert the Great rectory basement, 212 Welsh Road, Huntingdon Valley. 11 a.m. Saturdays. 215–674–4418.
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All Saints, Rhawnhurst 7939 Frontenac and Loney streets. Indoor craft show. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 215–342–6310.
Bethesda Church 808 Red Lion Road. Flea market. Food available. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. 215–464–3131.
Johnson Memorial United Methodist Church Longshore Avenue and Hawthorne Street. Indoor and outdoor craft fair and flea market. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 215–338–4196.
St. Luke's Church 1946 Welsh Road. Flea market. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. 215–969–3645.
Westminster Mayfair Presbyterian Church Brous and Harbison avenues. Indoor and outdoor flea market. Refreshments available. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Calvin Mathias Recital Series Church of the Redeemer United Methodist Church, 1128 Cottman Ave. Features Natalie Rudoi and Emilie Park on violin and Erickson Rojas on piano. 3 p.m. Refreshments follow performance.
Car Seat Safety Check Rockledge Plaza, 400 Huntingdon Pike, Rockledge. Hosted by Rockledge Borough Police Department, Second Alarmers Rescue Squad, Jeanes Hospital and other community partners. 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Reservations are required. 215–659–1885.
Classic Car and Bike Show 604 Cottman Ave., Cheltenham. Register between 11 a.m. and noon. Supports the Devlin Fund for Cancer Research and Fox Chase Cancer Center. Registration is $15 per car, $10 per bike. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. www.devlinfund.org
Family Communion Breakfast St. Anselm Church, 12680 Dunks Ferry Road. Mass at 10 a.m. will be followed by breakfast in the school hall. Adults $15, children $5.
Farewell to Ascension of Our Lord School 725 E. Westmoreland St. Mass at noon will be followed by a tour of the school and refreshments. Register. 215–739–6226
Fox Chase Reading Series Ryerss Museum & Library, second floor gallery, Burholme Park, 7370 Central Ave. Featured poets reading presents Maria Lisella and Gil Fagini. 2 p.m. 215–685–0544.
Raffle Day MaST Community Charter School, 1800 E. Byberry Road. Sponsored by Association of MaST Parents. Twenty raffle tickets cost $5. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Refreshments and free activities for children. Drawing begins at 3:30 p.m. 267–348–1100.
Gam-Anon and Gamblers Anonymous Nazareth Hospital, 2601 Holme Ave. Twelve-step program for family and friends of compulsive gamblers. Sundays. 7 p.m. Hot line: 1–888–213–3945.
Incest Survivors Frankford Memorial United Methodist Church, 1300 Dyre St. Enter on Oakland Street. Sundays. 9:30 a.m. 215–848–3830.
Overeaters Anonymous 12-Step Group Nazareth Hospital, 2601 Holme Ave., second floor, conference room 1. Sundays. 10:30 a.m. 215–745–9661.
Acrylic Art Class Jardel Recreation Center, Cottman Avenue and Pennway Street. Mondays. 7:30 to 9 p.m. 215–728–7328.
Adult and Senior Aerobics Carmella Playground, 2100 Wakeling St. Low-impact exercise class for seniors at 6 p.m. Free. Cardio/abs for adults at 7 p.m. Mondays. 215–685–1235.
Adult Ceramics Russo Park Playground, 7321 Torresdale Ave. Mondays. 7 to 9 p.m. 215–685–8747.
Advanced Beginners Hebrew Class Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. 9:30 a.m. Mondays. 215–698–7300.
Arts & Crafts and Ceramics Roosevelt Playground, 6455 Walker St. Suitable for ages 5 to adult. Mondays. $12 per month. 6:30 p.m. 215–685–8754.
Arts & Crafts for Children Junod Playground, 12770 Dunks Ferry Road. For ages 6 to 10. $1 per class. 6 p.m. Mondays. 215–685–9396.
Ball Fusion Exercise Class Northeast Community Center, 2840 Holme Ave. Pilates-esque exercise ball workout. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Time and inf.: 215–335–0870.
Cardio-Ballet Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. Participants can gain muscle control, balance and flexibility by performing basic jumps and dances. Mondays. Drop-ins $8. 6 p.m. 215–613–1070.
Cardio Kickboxing for Women Roosevelt Play-ground, 6455 Walker St. $25 per month. 8:15 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. 215–685–8754.
Computer Classes John Perzel Community Center, 2990 St. Vincent St. $3. 11 a.m. Mondays. 215–331–7120.
Crafty Corner Class Peter Bressi Northeast Senior Center, 4744 Frankford Ave. A variety of projects available for different levels. $2. 12:30 p.m. Mondays. 215–831–2926.
Current Events Discussion Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. Mondays. 10:30 a.m. 215–685–0576.
Dance and Gymnastics Classes Junod Playground, 12770 Dunks Ferry Road. Monday through Thursday and Saturday. Suitable for ages 3 and older. $90 per year. Time and inf.: 215–685–9396.
Dance Classes Jardel Recreation Center, Cottman Avenue and Pennway Street. Tap/ballet combo for ages 3–5 at 4:30 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays. 215–685–0596. Also at: Disston School, Knorr and Gillespie streets. Tap, ballet and jazz are offered Monday through Thursday at 7 p.m. 215–685–8750.
Delaware Valley Chorale in Concert Philadelphia Protestant Home, social hall, 6500 Tabor Road. 7 p.m. 215–697–8586.
ESL Classes Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. Groups have Russian- and English-speaking instructors. Classes are ongoing Monday through Friday. Inf.: 215–698–7300.
Financial Education Class for Women Tacony Library, 6742 Torresdale Ave. "Your Worth is Worth Protecting: Learn the basics of insurance" is presented by the Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Delaware Valley. Refreshments served. 6 p.m. Register. 215–685–8755.
Fitness Swimmer Northeast Family YMCA, 11088 Knights Road. 7:45 p.m. Mondays. $40. 215–632–0100.
Hail to the Chefs Event Knowlton Mansion, 8001 Verree Road. Sponsored by the Greater Northeast Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce Foundation. Proceeds benefit the foundation's scholarship fund. Guests can sample cuisine from area chefs and their award-winning restaurants. $40. A cash bar will be available. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. 215–332–3400.
Intermediate Conversational Hebrew Class Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. Mondays. 12:30 p.m. 215–698–7300.
Irish Dance Classes Vogt Recreation Center, 6700 Cottage St. Three payments of $35. Costume fees not included. Mondays. 6:30 p.m. 215–685–8753.
Jewelry Making Class Peter Bressi Northeast Senior Center, 4744 Frankford Ave. Make a key chair or earrings. $5. 9 to 10:30 a.m. 215–831–2926.
Karate Fitzpatrick Playground, Academy and Torrey roads. Class for ages 5 and older meets Mondays and Wednesdays at 6 p.m. $45/month. 215–685–9395.
Library Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. Mondays. 9 to 11:30 a.m. 215–698–7300.
Martial Arts Max Myers Playground, 1601 Hellerman St. Children 8 and older at 4:30 p.m. $25. Adults (18 and older) 6 p.m. $35. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. 215–685–1242.
Memory Box Workshop St. Anne's Senior Community Center, 2607 E. Cumberland St. 10 a.m. Limited space. Register. 215–426–9799.
Open Floor Poetry Readings American Legion Playground, 6201 Torresdale Ave. For ages 14 and older. Meets the second and fourth Monday of the month. 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. 215–685–8733.
Pinochle Games Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. Join in a friendly game at noon, Monday through Friday. 215–698–7300.
Preschool Program Carmella Playground, 2100 Wakeling St. For children 3 to 5. (Must be potty trained) Monday, Wednesday and Friday. $70 per month plus one-time registration fee of $15. 9 a.m. to noon. 215–685–1235.
Scrabble Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. Mondays. Play for fun or competitively. Free. 12:30 p.m. 215–698–7300.
SilverSneakers Cardio Circuit Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. Mondays. Free. 1 p.m. 215–698–7300.
SilverSneakers MSROM Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. Exercise to music to help increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activity for daily living skills. Non-members $3 per class. Mondays at 1 p.m. and Thursdays at 9 a.m. Register. 215–613–1070.
Tae Kwon Do Dorsey Playground, 4800 Hegerman St. Suitable for ages 4 and older. $35 per month. Mondays and Wednesdays. 6 to 7 p.m. 215–685–8734.
Tumbling for Children Picariello Playground, Red Lion and Calera roads. Suitable for ages 4 and older at all levels. $10 registration. Class fees will be collected in three installments. Time and cost: 215–685–9393.
Vinyassa Yoga Holy Innocents St. Paul's Church, 7001 Torresdale Ave. $7 per visit. A limited number of mats are available. Continues Mondays through June 27. 7:30 p.m. 215–624–1144.
Wii Bowling Peter Bressi Northeast Senior Center, 4744 Frankford Ave. 12:30 p.m. Mondays. A donation is requested. 215–831–2926.
Yoga Gifford Recreation Center, 575 Tomlinson Road. Program is for all ages. Mondays. $5 per class. 7:15 to 8 p.m. 215–685–0377. Also at: Northeast Family YMCA, 11088 Knights Road. Mondays and Wednesdays at 7 p.m. 215–632–0100.
Zumba Vogt Recreation Center, Cottage Street and Unruh Avenue. Monday and Friday. First class and registration is $10, then pay $5 per class. 7:30 p.m. 215–685–8753. Another at: Northeast Family YMCA, 11088 Knights Road. Monday through Thursday. Call for times. 215–632–0100. Also at: Bridgemen's Hall (Ironworkers Union), 11600 Norcom Road. $6 per class. Mondays. 7 p.m. 267–304–8553. And at: Philadelphia Dance Center, 8702 Crispin St. Mondays. 7 p.m. 267–475–7005. More at: Pelbano Recreation Center, Bustleton and Solly avenues. Monday and Wednesday. $5 per class. 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Register. 215–683–1975. Also at: Bridesburg Recreation Center, 4625 Richmond St. Mondays and Thursdays. $3 per class. 7 p.m. 215–685–1247. Another at: Gifford Recreation Center, 575 Tomlinson Road. Mondays. $5. 6 p.m. 215–685–0377.
Addictions Group Life Victory Church, 7501 Frankford Ave. Meeting is open to those battling all forms of addictions and struggles. Mondays at 7 p.m. 215–331–7500.
Al-Anon New Beginnings Johnson Memorial Methodist Church, 3117 Longshore Ave. (second floor Rainbow room). An AFG District 1 beginners meeting also takes place in the Gospel room. Mondays. 7:30 p.m.
Alcoholics Anonymous Gloria Dei Church, 570 Welsh Road, Huntingdon Valley. Mondays and Fridays at 12:30 p.m. and Thursdays at 8 p.m. 215–947–8200.
Anger Management Group for Children Center for Families and Relationships, 1600 Magee Ave. Mondays. 6 p.m. 215–537–5367.
Fibromyalgia Support Group, Northeast Chapters Bethesda Presbyterian Church, 808 Red Lion Road. (Use back entrance.) Disability attorney Thomas Giordano is the guest speaker. 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. 215–393–3493.
Fox Chase Art Group Fox Chase Library, 501 Rhawn St. New members invited. Participants can work in any medium. There are no restrictions as to level of experience. Free. Mondays. 1 p.m. 215–731–0101.
Girl Scouts Tarken Recreation Center, 6250 Frontenac St. Open to girls ages 6 to 12. Mondays from 6 to 7 p.m. 215–685–1226.
Narcotics Anonymous Pelbano Recreation Center, Bustleton and Solly avenues. Monday and Thursday. 8 to 10 p.m. 215–683–1975.
New Visions Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. This is a support and education group for people with low vision and vision impairments. Mondays. 10:30 a.m. 215–698–7300.
Our Lady of Consolation Seniors Church hall, 7056 Tulip St. Enjoy refreshments, cards, bingo and socializing. New members welcome. 11 a.m. Mondays. 215–332–2674.
Overeaters Anonymous Elkins Park Hospital/Moss Rehab, 60 E. Township Line Road, room G-3, Elkins Park. This location is handicapped accessible. Mondays. 8 p.m. 215–674–4418.
AARP Driver Safety Program Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. Two-day session continues May 25. 4:30 to 9 p.m. Pre-register. 215–676–0898.
Adult Irish Ceili Dance Lessons Fox Chase Recreation Center, Rockwell Avenue and Ridgeway Street. Tuesdays. 8 to 10 p.m. 215–945–8163.
Adult Ceramics Vogt Recreation Center, Cottage Street and Unruh Avenue. Tuesday-Thursday. 6:30 p.m. 215–685–8753. Also at: Dorsey Playground, 4800 Hegerman St. For ages 15 and older. $4, includes firings. Tuesdays. 7 p.m. 215–685–8734.
Barbershop Quartet & Chorus Rehearsal St. John Neumann Nursing Home, Tomlinson Road and Roosevelt Boulevard. Prospective members, age 18 and older, are welcome to join the Sounds of Liberty Barbershop Chorus Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. 215–636–9012.
Beginners Strength Training and Fitness for Teens Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. Suitable for ages 13 and older. Ongoing Tuesday and Thursday program. Drop-ins $8 per class. 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. 215–613–1070.
Bingo Far Northeast Senior Citizen Center, 12601 Townsend Road. Tuesdays. Noon. 215–673–7734. More at: Peter Bressi Northeast Senior Center, 4744 Frankford Ave. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. 12:45 p.m. 215–831–2926.
Body Pump Class Northeast Family YMCA, 11088 Knights Road. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday classes. Times and inf.: 215–632–0100.
Boot Camp Fitness Classes Northeast Community Center, 2840 Holme Ave. Drop-ins $7. Tuesdays at 6 p.m. and Thursdays at 6 a.m. 215–335–0870. Also at: Northeast Family YMCA, 11088 Knights Road. Tuesdays and Thursdays. 6:15 a.m. 215–632–0100.
Business Counseling Northeast Regional Library, 2228 Cottman Ave. Hosted by SCORE, counselors to small business. Free, one-hour one-on-one sessions can be scheduled. Register. 215–231–9880.
Ceramics Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. Tuesdays. $2. 9:30 a.m. 215–685–0576. Also at: Bridesburg Recreation Center, 4625 Richmond St. Tuesdays. $5 to join plus $2 each time you attend. 6:30 p.m. 215–685–1247.
Community Chorus Rehearsal Nazareth Academy Grade School, 4701 Grant Ave. Prospective members are invited to join the Greater Philadelphia Chorale. 7 p.m. Tuesdays. 215–745–4695.
Dance Classes for Children Gifford Recreation Center, 575 Tomlinson Road. Ages 3–6 from 7:15 to 8 p.m.; ages 7–11 from 8 to 8:45 p.m. 215–685–0377.
Exercise Class Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. Free. Tuesdays and Thursdays. 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. 215–685–0576.
Group Exercise Class Fox Chase Recreation Center, Rockwell Avenue and Ridgeway Street. Adult classes include hi-low energy, cardio kick boxing and body sculpting. Tuesdays and Thursdays. $4 per class. 7 p.m. 215–685–0575.
Gymnastics Pelbano Recreation Center, Bustleton and Solly avenues. Suitable for ages 4 and older. 5 to 9 p.m. Call for time for specific age group. Tuesdays. $20 per month. Register. 215–683–1975.
Hanna Senesch Hadassah Installation Luncheon LuLu Country Club, 1600 Limekiln Pike, North Hills. 11:30 a.m. $25 couvert. Reservations: 215–885–0161.
Japanese Karate Picariello Playground, Red Lion and Calera roads. Co-ed program for ages 7 and older. Tuesdays and Thursdays. $40 registration plus $6 per class. 5 p.m. 215–685–9393.
Joint Replacement Surgery Seminar Jeanes Hospital, 7600 Central Ave. The benefits of total joint replacement and what can be expected in the hospital and after discharge will be discussed. A question and answer period will also be held. 6 p.m. Register. 215–728–4818.
Kenpo Karate Program Frankford Valley Playground, 4301 Tacony St. For ages 5 to adult. Tuesdays and Fridays. $20 per month. 6 to 7 p.m. 215–685–1248.
Marcella Kochanska-Sembrich Female Chorus Rehearsal Associated Polish Home, 9150 Academy Road. Tuesdays. 7:30 p.m. 215–333–2383.
Martial Arts/Self-defense Classes Gifford Playground, Gifford and Tomlinson streets. Tuesday and Thursday. $40 per month. 6:30 p.m. 215–685–0377.
Olney Symphony Orchestra Concert Berachah Church, 400 Ashbourne Road, Rowland Park, Cheltenham. Free. Donations appreciated. 7:30 p.m.
Pilates Sculpt and Tone Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. Suitable for all age groups and fitness levels. $8 per class. Tuesdays at 6 p.m. 215–613–1070.
Poker Games Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. Open, friendly games on Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. 215–698–7300.
Preschool Program Dorsey Playground, 4800 Hellerman St. Suitable for ages 3 to 5. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9 to 11:30 a.m. $60 per month. 215–685–8734.
Senior Exercise Class Wissinoming Bible Fellowship Church, 4416 Van Kirk St. Stretching and low-impact aerobics. Tuesday and Thursday. $5 for both sessions. 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. 215–743–2360.
SilverSneakers Cardio Circuit Juniata Park Older Adult Center, 1251 E. Sedgley Ave. Tuesdays and Thursdays. $1. 10 a.m. 215–685–1490.
SilverSneakers MSROM John Perzel Community Center, 2990 St. Vincent St. Tuesdays at 11 a.m. and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. Non-members $3 per class. 215–331–7120.
SilverSneakers Walking Club Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. Tuesdays. Non-members $3. 9 a.m. 215–613–1070.
SilverSneakers Yoga Stretch Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. Tuesdays. Free. 11:30 a.m. 215–698–7300.
Tai Chi Holy Innocents St. Paul's Church, 7001 Torresdale Ave. Tuesdays through June 28. Free. 7:30 p.m. 215–624–1144.
Texas Hold'em Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. Tuesdays. 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. 215–685–0576.
The Biggest Loser Weight-loss Challenge Gifford Recreation Center, 575 Tomlinson Road. Free program is for adults and mature teens. Tuesdays. 6 to 7 p.m. 215–685–0377.
Tots' Night Out Russo Park Playground, 7321 Torresdale Ave. Tots, ages 2 to 4, can bring one adult for an evening of arts & crafts, ceramics, sports or other activities. Tuesdays. $20 registration fee (includes T-shirt) plus $5 to $10 weekly fee to cover supplies. Time: 215–685–8747.
Yoga Gifford Recreation Center, 575 Tomlinson Road. Suitable for adults and children 12 and older. Mondays. $5 per class. 7:30 p.m. 215–685–0377. Also at: Centre for Well Being, 7880 Oxford Ave. Beginners Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m., mixed levels Wednesdays at 7 p.m., and a children's class on Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. Register. 215–745–4025. And at: Pelbano Playground, Bustleton and Solly avenues. $5 per class. Tuesdays. 7 p.m. 215–683–1975.
Zumba Classes Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. $10 per class. Tuesdays. 7:15 p.m. 215–613–1070. More at: Junod Playground, 12770 Dunks Ferry Road. Tuesdays. $5 per class. 7 p.m. 215–685–9396. Also at: Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. Tuesdays. $5. 6 p.m. 215–698–7300. And at: Chalfont Recreation Center, 4300 Deerpath Lane. Tuesdays. $5 registration plus $5 per class. 8:30 p.m.
Zumba Dance American Legion Playground, 6201 Torresdale Ave. For ages 12 and older. 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. 215–685–8733.
Al-Anon Support Group St. John's Lutheran Church, Hawthorne Street and Tyson Avenue. 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Centering Prayer Support Group Holy Family University, College Center chapel, Grant and Frankford avenues. 7 p.m. Tuesdays. 215–332–9373.
Clutterers Anonymous 3501 Solly Ave. Tuesdays. 7:30 p.m. 215–335–7500.
Hatikvah Hadassah Delaire Landing clubhouse, 9455 State Road. New members welcome. Meets fourth Tuesday of each month. 1 p.m. 215–917–4673.
Jardel Senior Citizen Club Jardel Recreation Center, Cottman Avenue and Pennway Street. Tuesdays. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 215–379–3051.
Lawncrest Community Association St. William parish hall, Argyle and Robbins streets. 7 p.m. 215–342–5642.
Let's Talk Group Discussion Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. Focus is on topics relating to the issues faced in life. Tuesdays. 10:30 a.m. 215–698–7300.
Arts and Crafts Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. Beginners invited. Free. 12:30 p.m. 215–698–7300.
Bollywood (India Fusion) Dance Class for Adults Philadelphia Dance Center, 8702 Crispin St. 8:15 p.m. Wednesdays. 267–475–7005.
Crocheting and Plastic Canvas Class Juniata Park Older Adult Center, 1251 E. Sedgley Ave. Wednesdays. $1. 1 p.m. 215–685–1490.
Dance Classes Picariello Playground, Red Lion and Calera roads. Tap and ballet for age 3 and older. $10 registration. Class fees will be collected in three installments. Time and cost: 215–685–9393.
Glee Club Pelbano Recreation Center, Bustleton and Solly avenues. Suitable for boys and girls 8 and older. Wednesdays. 6:30 to 8 p.m. $20 per month. Pre-register. 215–683–1975.
inHome Shopping: Buy Back Jewelry Philadelphia Protestant Home, Fountain Room, 6500 Tabor Road. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 215–697–8586.
Karate Vogt Recreation Center, Cottage Street and Unruh Avenue. Wednesdays. 6 to 7 p.m. $75 month. 215–685–8753.
Pennypack Park Music Festival Welsh Road and Cresco Street. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Features Ring of Fire, a Johnny Cash tribute band. Free. 7 to 9:30 p.m. www.pennypark.org
Reiki Healing on a Labyrinth Holy Innocents St. Paul's Church, 7001 Torresdale Ave. Free. Also on June 15 and 22. 7:30 p.m. 215–624–1144.
Scrapbooking Bridesburg Recreation Center, 4625 Richmond St. Supplies provided. Bring your own book and photos. Wednesdays. $5. 6:30 p.m. 215–685–1247.
Spanish for Beginners John Perzel Community Center, 2990 St. Vincent St. $5 per class. Wednesdays. 1 p.m. 215–331–7120.
SPIN Golf Tournament Bensalem Township Country Club, 2000 Brown Ave., Bensalem. Registration and lunch at 11 a.m. Scramble format start at 12:30 p.m. Dinner and awards banquet at 5:45 p.m. Registration: 215–612–7512.
Step Aerobics Bridesburg Recreation Center, 4625 Richmond St. Eight classes $15 (Payable at first class you attend) or $2.50 per class. Wednesdays. 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. 215–685–1247.
Stroke Screenings Nazareth Hospital, main lobby, 2601 Holme Ave. No appointment is necessary. 9 to 11 a.m. 1–866–629–2738.
Water Aerobics Holy Redeemer Sports Medicine Center, 1648 Huntingdon Pike, Meadow-brook. 5:30 p.m. Also on Saturdays at 10 a.m. Members $62, non-members $80. Register. 1–800–818–4747.
Yoga Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. $8 per class. Wednesdays at 6 p.m. 215–613–1070.
Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group St. Joseph's Manor, 1616 Huntingdon Pike, Meadowbrook. For those caring for a relative or friend with Alzheimer's. 6 p.m. Register. 1–800–818–4747.
Arthritis Support Group Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. Program is for anyone with arthritis who is looking for a discussion group with peers also living with arthritis. Wednesdays. 11:45 a.m. Register for lunch one week in advance or bring your own. 215–698–7300, Ext. 135.
Greater Bustleton Civic League Temple Beth Ami, 9201 Old Bustleton Ave. Group normally meets the fourth Wednesday of each month. 7:30 p.m. 215–676–6890, www.gbcleague.com
Holme Circle Civic Association St. Jerome School hall, Stamford and Colfax streets. Meetings are held the fourth Wednesday of the month. 7 p.m. www.holmecirclecivic.org
Keneseth Israel-Adath Jeshurun Seniors Congregation Keneseth Israel, 8339 Old York Road, Elkins Park. Social hour at 11 a.m., business meeting at 11:45 p.m. Hal Scherzer will talk about the changes in health care laws. The public is invited. 215–635–6611.
LeTip International Steve Stein's Famous Deli, 9359 Krewstown Road. The chapter meets Wednesdays for business-to-business networking from 11:31 a.m. to 1:01 p.m. 1–800–675–3847.
"My Weigh" Weight-loss Support Group 11410 Bustleton Ave. Wednesdays. $5 per class. Time and inf.: 215–947–4040.
Nicotine Anonymous Paul's Run Retirement Home, 9896 Bustleton Ave. Wednesdays. 4:45 to 5:45 p.m. 215–934–3000.
Overeaters Anonymous Welsh Road Library, Welsh Road and Roosevelt Boulevard (rear). Meeting includes a beginner's group. Wednesdays. 1:15 p.m. 215–674–4418.
Senior Citizens Group American Legion Oxley Post, Torresdale Avenue and Decatur Street. The group meets Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. A committee is forming for future events.
TOPS Weight Loss Groups St. Stephen's Church, 4201 Princeton Ave. Learn to take off pounds sensibly. 9:45 a.m. Wednesdays. 215–697–8385. Another meeting begins with weigh-in at 6:45 p.m. A short meeting follows. 215–624–6764.
Computer Classes Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. 1:30 p.m. Thursdays. 215–685–0576.
Cooking Class for Kids Junod Playground, 12770 Dunks Ferry Road. Thursdays. $5 per class. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Register. 215–685–9396.
Exercise Class Peter Bressi Northeast Senior Center, 4744 Frankford Ave. Free. Thursdays. 10 a.m. 215–831–2926.
Hairspray Performances Nazareth Academy High School, 4001 Grant Ave. 7:30 p.m. Presented by Center Stage Productions. Continues May 27 at 7:30 p.m. and May 28 and 29 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Advance tickets cost $10, $12 at the door. Children under 10 cost $8 in advance, $10 at the door. Centerstageshows@gmail.com
Hip-Hop Cardio Fitness Class Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. Drop-ins $8 per visit. 7 p.m. Thursdays. 215–698–3012.
Hip-Hop/Jazz Class Michael Palmer Playground, Thornton and Comly roads. Co-ed class for ages 10–14 held Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. $5 registration fee. $35 per month. 215–685–0371.
inHome Shopping: Pretty Pickens Jewelry Philadelphia Protestant Home, Fountain Room, 6500 Tabor Road. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 215–697–8586.
Karaoke Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. Free. Thursdays. 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., except third Thursday. 215–685–0576.
Line Dancing for Adults Junod Playground, 12770 Dunks Ferry Road. Thursdays. Call for time. 215–685–9396.
Painting Class Peter Bressi Northeast Senior Center, 4744 Frankford Ave. Learn to paint landscapes, faces and abstract art. Thursdays. A donation is requested. 1 p.m. 215–831–2926.
Philadelphia Workmen's Circle Chorus Rehearsals Congregations of Shaare Shamayim, 9768 Verree Road. Enter from the rear parking lot. Men and women of all ages, voices and musical ability are invited. 7 p.m. Thursdays. 215–884–1453.
Piloxing Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. Class is a mix of pilates and boxing. Drop-ins $8. Thursdays. 6 to 7 p.m. 215–613–1070.
SilverSneakers Cardio Circuit John Perzel Community Center, 2990 St. Vincent St. Thursdays. $3. 11 a.m. 215–331–7120.
SilverSplash Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. Thursdays. Free. 12:30 p.m. 215–698–7300.
Tai Chi Fox Chase Library, 501 Rhawn St. $4 per class. First visit is free. Thursdays. 11 a.m. 215–332–3648.
Total Tone Northeast Community Center, 2840 Holme Ave. Learn to sculpt and contour your body. Suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Thursdays at 6:30 p.m., Sundays at 9:30 a.m. Twelve sessions cost $60 for members, $70 for non-members. Drop-ins $7. 215–335–0870.
Vinyassa Yoga Holy Innocents St. Paul's Church, 7001 Torresdale Ave. $7 per visit. A limited number of mats are available. Continues Thursdays through June 30. 7:30 p.m. 215–624–1144.
Zumba Class Fund-raiser Torresdale Boys' Club gym, 4500 Linden Ave. $5. 7 p.m. PAcheer25@aol.com, 215–338–8277.
Al-Anon Support Group Nazareth Hospital, Marian Hall, 2601 Holme Ave. For relatives and friends of those with a drinking problem. 8 p.m. Thursdays. 215–222–5244.
Anger Management for Women Center for Families and Relationships, 1600 Magee Ave. Thursdays. 7 p.m. 215–537–5367.
Morrell Park Civic Association Christ the King Church, 3252 Chesterfield Road. Meets last Thursday of each month. 7:30 p.m.
Northeast EPIC Stakeholders Aria Health, Frankford campus, 4900 Frankford Ave., second-floor conference room. The meeting will serve as a political forum for City Council and city commissioner candidates. 5:30 p.m. The public is invited.
Post-Bereavement Support Group Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. Program is led by Joan Freedman. Thursdays. 10:30 a.m. 215–698–7300, Ext. 147.
Tacony Quality of Life Council and Police Service Area-2 Sons of Italy hall, Friendship and Hegerman streets. Meets the fourth Thursday of each month at 7:15 p.m. 215–834–7632.
VENDOR ALERT
Emmanuel Resurrection Episcopal Church 8201 Frankford Ave. June 4. Flea market. Tables $10. Inf.: 215–637–0635.
Faith Lutheran Church 4150 Woodhaven Road. June 4. Flea market. Spaces $10, with table $15. Inf.: 215–637–4310.
Holy Innocents St. Paul's Church 7001 Torresdale Ave. June 4. Strawberry festival and flea market. Spaces $15. Inf.: 215–624–1144, or e-mail hispfleamarket@gmail.com
Immanuel Lutheran School 1013 Cottman Ave. June 4. Indoor/outdoor flea market. Tables $20. Inf.: ilsfleemarket.scott1@gmail.com
Mastery Charter School Smedley Elementary 1790 Bridge St. June 4. Outdoor flea market. Sponsored by Home and School Association. Spaces $10. Inf.: 215–839–2333.
Oxford Circle Christian Community Development Center 900 E. Howell St. June 4 and June 18. Outdoor flea markets. Spaces $15. Inf.: 215–756–7292 or e-mail Gwendolyn.young@phila.gov
St. Martin of Tours 5450 Roosevelt Blvd. June 4. Flea market. Tables $25. Inf.: 215–535–2962, Ext. 401.
Whitehall Baptist Church 3541 Avalon St. June 4. Flea market. Spaces available. Inf.: 215–969–3836.
Ramp Playground 3300 Solly Ave. June 5. Flea market. Spaces $10. Inf.: 267–401–0455.
Disston Park 6900 Keystone St., between Longshore Avenue and Disston Street. June 11. Flea market. Sponsored by Tacony Civic Association. Spaces $10. Inf.: 215–338–2575, taconycivic@gmail.com
William D. Oxley American Legion Post Torresdale Avenue and Decatur Street. June 11. Flea market. Tables $10. Inf.: 215–332–2457.
John M. Perzel Community Center 2990 St. Vincent St. June 11. Flea market. Spaces $10, with table $15. Inf.: 215–685–8732.
Wissinoming United Methodist Church 4419 Comly St. June 11. Flea market. Spaces $10. Inf.: 215–289–5957.
The Lafayette-Redeemer 8580 Verree Road. June 25. Outdoor flea market. Spaces $25. Inf.: 215–214–2822.
Carpenters, Glaziers build trophy cases for Bustleton Bengals
Farley praises Levine on nomination as assistant U.S. health secretary
Henon honors Judge students for heroic actions
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I knew there were beers in Berlin. But I have found it very convenient to buy beer from web shops when I visit various countries.
Biershop Bayern keeps sending me offers. Regional beers, wheat beers, packs of beers from small breweries. I decided to give it a try.
9 beers from the brewery Camba Bavaria. Typical German beer styles like a Dunkler Bock and various wheat beers, but also a stout and an IPA. 27 Euros including postage. Beers hardly seen outside their native village.
And there they were, in a sturdy box in my hotel room. Vorsicht Glass.
No time to taste any of them yet. I'll have to get back to you on that.


The subproject "Scenario analysis & quality measures", through the example application highway-chauffeur, defines methods for the derivation of relevant traffic scenarios, assesses the human and machine performance, as well as the criteria and measures of their assessment, in order to answer to the question "how good is good enough".
Transferring these requirements to the subproject 2 and 3 as work basis.
Therefore, an example application will be described in detail: the highway chauffeur. Subsequently, for this individual application, critical traffic situations will be determined, e.g., with the help of accident data and real driving studies, underpinned by driving simulator studies. Standard situations and critical scenarios are entered into a test specification database, which allows for the systematic test runs in the simulation as well as on the test site. In these critical situations, both the human and machine performances are assessed.
To ensure the adequate social acceptance, it must be ensured that the technical system is able to control the vehicle, at least as good as a human driver, in all possible realistic driving events. The performance of a human driver in such situations represents therefore a minimum necessary machine performance. In order to determine this, a procedure will be developed. Based on the highway-chauffeur, consequently, an extended scenario will be considered, in order to ensure the transferability of the results and procedures for further application scenarios.


I detest those other mothers. The ones who always do the correct thing – who live and quote from the good book of mothering – who flip their noses down at the relaxation of us as if to say You know much better than to place cheese on his vegetables. You know better than to allow him sleep in a moist diaper. You know much better than to breastfeed at the salad bar.
Shop in Malls and Nearby StoresIf you have time, leisurely stroll in district malls and certainly you'll find some thing great for your infant. It is best if you bring you little sweet heart with you so that you can be certain that you are purchasing the right fit. Allow him try a couple of various dresses with opposite designs and colours so that you will have a good concept which fashion and color looks great for your little one. Naturally, babies are so adorable, even sporting the easiest apparel so no need to be nervous.
Under the tutelage of Italian Chef Ezio Gamba, 1 of Miami's top Italian restaurants rolls out a limited-version three-program menu July 10-15 and July 17-22 for just $10. Hidden within 1 menu each evening will be a be aware that reads, "Celebrate with a complimentary bottle of Champagne!" *Only 5 reservations for events of two are accessible each night the $10 three-program menu is provided. Reservations might be produced by phoning 305.365.4286.
Start with the invitations. 1 idea is to have your invitation feature a image of your daughter with her 'autograph' on the picture stating some thing like "Can't wait around to see you at my party". Also place a few Hollywood symbols on the invitation this kind of as the Oscar statue or a film reel. Another recommendation is to deliver out 'Theater Tickets' celebration invitations. These invites are lots of enjoyable and appear and really feel like real tickets. Every line on the ticket enables you to personalize it with your own textual content. In addition, they are low-price alternative to normal printed invitations.
Colors can make or break an outfit. Kids are genuinely fascinating so don't worry about your baby not looking angelic. On the other hand, there are colors and hues that are discomforted to put on as it tends to make 1 feel warm. Select awesome colours for infants. White and pastel colours are recommended as it appears appealing and it feels breezy. Apart from color, choose the appropriate material for your infant. Cotton is suggested to use for toddler put on as it is fresh and breathable.
The final thing you ought to consider when purchasing a guy's tie is what kind of tie you will buy. There are short and long ties, wide and skinny ties and even pocket handkerchief made in Italy. Brief ties would be more suited for a shorter man whilst lengthier ties would function better for a taller man. Wide and skinny ties would also function in a similar way. Although, some men have stopped sporting the broad ties all together, bow ties are appropriate only for unique or very official events.
Everything of my D-day ought to be new, that is what arrives to mind when you are out getting ready for your large working day. For that working day atleast, your bride would want that you should appear the most handsome, rightly so? Is it essential that looking food has to be very costly. In choosing amongst a pile of wedding ties, 1 of the very initial things that you ought to think about is whether or not you will be needing to wear it again or not. Look for an choice of renting a tie, as this will bring down the price to a fantastic extent. Numerous of the retailers these days shares couple of varieties of nect ties or cravats and as this kind of your options get narrowed down with regard to neck ties. Practiality should be the first suggestions on your mind when you are searching for ties that would match the occassion and attire you are sporting.
No make a difference what fashion you select to activity one day, be bold, be fearless. The bravest men aren't afraid to put on orange jeans and bow-ties. And their trousers may be restricted but they are not too tight. They capri at the ankles to display off their uber cool loafers.


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World Cups (1 tournament - 2006): 5 Matches Played, 2 Wins, 1 Draw, 2 Losses, Goals 5-7.
European Championships (2 tournaments - 2012, 2016): 6 Matches Played, 1 Win, 5 losses, Goals 2-9.
World Cup Qualification(including play-offs): 70 Matches Played, 35 Wins, 22 Draws, 13 Losses, Goals 108-52.
European Championship Qualification (including play-offs): 56 Matches Played, 24 Wins, 16 Draws, 16 Losses, Goals 75-54.
League of Nations: 4 Matches Played, 3 Wins, 0 Draws, 1 Losses, Goals 5-5.
Friendlies: 116 Matches Played, 51 Wins, 33 Draws, 32 Losses, Goals 156-122.
Grand Total: 257 Matches Played, 116 Wins, 72 Draws, 69 Losses, Goals 351-249.


Nogales Unified School District is moving to Google Apps!
We're pleased to announce that NUSD #1 has chosen Google Apps for its new email and calendar platform. Our IT team has been working on the migration and is looking forward to moving employees from Microsoft Exchange 2010 to the new services in the coming weeks.
Google Apps is a suite of web-based messaging and collaboration applications that Google hosts on its own servers. Google provides these applications as a service, rather than as software to download and install. To access Google Apps, you simply use a web browser on a computer that's connected to the Internet or your smart device.
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Nam Theun 2 Dam Inauguration Hides Project's Real Costs
More Than 100,000 People Continue to Suffer Impacts
After over a decade of controversy, the Nam Theun 2 Hydropower Project in central Laos was inaugurated this week, although there is little reason to celebrate. As tens of thousands of people continue to suffer the impacts of the project, 34 civil society groups and individuals from 18 countries have called on the World Bank and Asian Development Bank to take immediate action to meet their promises to affected communities.
The project has displaced 6,200 indigenous people on the Nakai Plateau and affected more than 110,000 people downstream who depend on the Xe Bang Fai and Nam Theun rivers for their livelihoods. The most urgent unresolved issues that must be addressed include:
Communities on the Nakai Plateau still have no means for a sustainable livelihood, threatening their long-term food security
Tens of thousands of people living downstream along the Xe Bang Fai River have suffered poor water quality, diminished fisheries and flooding of their riverbank gardens, and the project's funding is inadequate to restore their livelihoods
The Nam Theun 2's reservoir has opened up access to the Nakai-Nam Theun National Protected Area, exacerbating logging and poaching and threatening its ecological integrity
Whilst the project was supposed to improve standards for hydropower development more generally in Laos, there is little evidence that this has happened.
Costing US$1.3 billion and funded by the World Bank, Asian Development Bank (ADB) and a host of other public and private funders, the project has been marketed as a model dam project and a development panacea for cash-strapped Laos. In reality, however, many problems remain. The project has violated provisions of its Concession Agreement and the World Bank's resettlement policies, and the sustainable livelihoods of people directly affected by the project are far from guaranteed. In March 2010, for example, full-scale power production commenced in violation of legal obligations, including to provide downstream communities with adequate alternative water supplies and compensation for flooded gardens.
International Rivers will continue to monitor the Nam Theun 2 Dam and ensure that the project's developers and funders are held fully responsible for addressing the project's impacts on people and the environment.
Press Release : Nam Theun 2 Dam Inauguration Hides Real Costs of the Project (December 7, 2010)
Civil society letter to the World Bank and ADB (December 6, 2010)
Fact sheet on the Nam Theun 2 Hydropower Project (December 2010)
9 minute video program on Nam Theun 2: "Risky Business"
Read Science magazine's article (23 April, 2010)

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I first heard the name Kendrick Lamar while riding shotgun in my best friend's whip in March of 2013.
If you're coming from lower Manhattan like I was, there's no way to the Staten Island storefront that spawned #icantbreathe without taking a ferry.
With ratings revenue securely in hand from last week's pilot episode, CNN's as yet untitled smash hit television series revolving around dead black bodies in the street was renewed for another week. On Wednesday night's installment, the setting was moved from rural Ferguson to New York City, where main character Eric Garner was left breathless on the hard, hot sidewalk by a gaggle of police officers back in July of 2014.
It's better that Michael Brown was clearly imperfect, clearly flawed.
Filmmaker and writer, Shaun Scott, is a Laker fan. He grew up in New York City and now lives in Seattle. He's also one of my favorite people to talk sports with. With the start of the 2014-2015 NBA season starting Tuesday, I thought it best to ask him a few important questions about the Sonics, the Thunder and post-ice ages.
Derek Jeter gives athletes the chance to say something worthwhile. But will they take it?
Shaun Scott is a writer, filmmaker and one well-dressed dude. He stopped by to chat with The Monarch Review's Jake Uitti and Sean De Tore about social media addiction, his previous few films and to listen to one of Jay-Z's best songs (since Shaun, Jake and Sean are all original east coast boys). Have a listen!


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Home » Viking Masek Adds Solar Power to U.S. Headquarters
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Viking Masek Adds Solar Power to U.S. Headquarters
KEYWORDS contract packaging equipment / pouch making eqiupment / solar power / VFFS machinery
Viking Masek's U.S. headquarters in Oostburg, Wisconsin, began officially generating power from the sun. The new state-of-the-art rooftop solar array generates 239.76 kW of energy with 648 solar panels, saving enough electricity each year to power 28 homes.
After being approached by solar energy company Arch Electric in early 2018, company leadership began testing and feasibility studies. They soon realized an investment in a solar array would be largely beneficial: For the community, for the environment, and for their bottom line.
In August of 2019, contracts were finalized and installation of the rooftop array began. A few short months later, Viking Masek was ready to go live.
In addition to environmental and community benefits, the decision to invest in solar energy was a no-brainer for the company's bottom line. "The electricity generated from the array will reduce our monthly energy bills by thousands of dollars, and on days when we generate more power than we use, the surplus will be sold back to the energy utility provider," said COO Ty Weinhold.
Government programs and initiatives also helped make the solar array more affordable by offsetting some of the project costs. Thanks to a Focus on Energy RECIP grant, funding through the USDA Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), and tax incentives, Viking's out-of-pocket costs for the solar array were substantially reduced, shortening the return on investment period considerably.
The millennial and Gen Z workforce value modern innovations like sustainability and renewable energy, often looking for a values match between themselves and potential employers. "We're currently ramping up our recruitment efforts in a very competitive landscape, and the solar array differentiates us as an innovative employer in the eyes of potential hires," comments Weinhold.
Viking Masek Doubles Production Capacity with Expansion of US Headquarters
Somic Moves to New Headquarters Site in U.S.
Reiser begins expansion to its U.S. headquarters
Volkmann expands U.S. headquarters to better serve customers


ASHLEY TISDALE E.V.I.L. B.O.Y.S. LYRICS"
It always just magically disappears!
But before you get home they somehow always clean up the mess!
[Candace:] Those boys are evil!
And a beach in the backyard!
And messed up the boulevard!
When we went to that museum!
But still you didn't see them!
Their crazy shenanigans cause me all kind of distress!
I know you think they're saints!
Those B-O-Y-S they're just E-V-I-L!
They're making me feel like my head's in the hydraulic press!
And that don't feel too good!
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All E.V.I.L. B.O.Y.S. lyrics provided for educational purposes only.


During idle moments in the final few weeks of 2014 I have been adding some more stressors and features to stress-ng as well as tidying up the code and fixing some small bugs that have crept in during the last development spin. Stress-ng aims to stress a machine with various simple torture tests to trip overheating and kernel race conditions.
The mmap stressor now has the '--mmap-file' to use synchronous file backed memory mapping instead of the default anonymous mapping, and the '--mmap-async' option enables asynchronous file mapping if desired.
For socket stressing, the '--sock-domain unix' option now allows AF_UNIX (aka AF_LOCAL) sockets to be used. This compliments the existing AF_INET and AF_INET6 IPv4 and IPv6 protocols available with this stress test.
The CPU stressor now includes mixed integer and floating point stressors, covering 32 and 64 bit integer mixes with the float, double and long double floating point types. The generated object code contains a nice mix of operations which should exercise various functional units in the CPU. For example, when running on a hyper-threaded CPU one notices a performance hit because these cpu stressor methods heavily contend on the CPU math functional blocks.
File based locking has been extended with the new lockf stressor, this stresses multiple locking and unlocking on portions of a small file and the default blocking mode can be turned into a CPU consuming rapid polling retry with the '--lockf-nonblock' option.
The dup(2) system call is also now stressed with the new dup stressor. This just repeatedly dup's a file opened on /dev/zero until all the free file slots are full, and then closes these. It is very much like the open stressors.
The fcntl(2) F_SETLEASE command is stress tested with the new lease stressor. This has a parent process that rapidly locks and unlocks a file based lease and 1 or more child processes try to open this file and cause lease breaking signal notifications to the parent.
For x86 CPUs, the cache stressor includes two new cache specific options. The '--cache-fence' option forces write serialization on each store operation, while the '--cache-flush' option forces flush cache on each store operation. The code has been specifically written to not incur any overhead if these options are not enabled or are not available on non-x86 CPUs.
This release also includes the stress-ng project mascot too; a humble CPU being tortured and stressed by a rather angry flame.
For more information, visit the stress-ng project page, or check out the stress-ng manual.
Earlier this year I was instrumenting wifi power consumption and needed a way to produce and also consume data at a specific rate to pipe over netcat for my measurements. I had some older crufty code around to do this but it needed some polishing up so I eventually got around to turning this into a more usable tool called "sluice". (A sluice gate controls flow of water, the sluice tool controls rate of data though a pipe).
The sluice package is currently available in PPA:colin-king/white and is built for Ubuntu Trusty, Utopic and Vivid, but there the git repository and tarballs are available too if one wants to build this from source.
Sluice also allows one to adjust the read/write buffer sizes dynamically to try to avoid buffer underflow or overflows while trying to match the specified transfer rate.
And finally, sluice as a "tee" mode, where data is copied to stdout and to a specified output file using the -t option.
For more details, refer to the sluice project page.
It is approaching the Christmas Holiday season, so it's that time again to write some slightly obfuscated C in a seasonal way. This year I thought I would try some coloured ASCII art for the output for a little variety.
and press control-C to exit when you have seen enough.


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va ser un tirador estatunidenc que va competir durant la dècada de 1920.

El 1924 va prendre part en els Jocs Olímpics de París, on guanyà la medalla d'or en la prova de rifle lliure per equips del programa de tir. Compartí equip amb Raymond Coulter, Morris Fisher, Sidney Hinds i Walter Stokes.

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Medallistes estatunidencs als Jocs Olímpics d'estiu de 1924
Tiradors estatunidencs
Esportistes de Washington DC
Morts a Colorado

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is a city located in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. ,  the city had an estimated population of 44,712 in 16,882 households, and a population density of 360 persons per km². The total area of the city is .

Geography
Sakura is located in central-east Tochigi Prefecture, at the far-northern portion of the Kantō plains. the city is approximately 115 kilometers north of the Tokyo metropolis and 15 kilometers north of the prefectural capital of Utsunomiya. It consists mostly of flat land extending to the east of the Kinugawa River, and hilly land to the east of several tributaries of the Naka River.

Surrounding municipalities
Tochigi Prefecture
 Utsunomiya
 Yaita
 Ōtawara
 Nasukarasuyama
 Nakagawa
 Shioya
 Takanezawa

Climate
Sakura has a Humid continental climate (Köppen Cfa) characterized by warm summers and cold winters with heavy snowfall.  The average annual temperature in Sakura is 13.1 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1425 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 24.9 °C, and lowest in January, at around 1.6 °C.

Demographics
Per Japanese census data, the population of Sakura has recently plateaued after a long period of growth.

History
The town of  Kitsuregawa  was established on April 1, 1889 with the creation of the modern municipalities system. The city of Sakura was established on March 28, 2005 with the merger of the towns of Kitsuregawa and Ujiie (both from Shioya District).

Government
Sakura has a mayor-council form of government with a directly elected mayor and a unicameral city assembly of 18 members. Sakura, together with the towns of Shioya and Takanezawa collectively contributes two members to the Tochigi Prefectural Assembly. In terms of national politics, the town is part of Tochigi 2nd district of the lower house of the Diet of Japan.

Economy
Agriculture, primarily rice cultivation, is a mainstay of the local economy. The city is increasingly a bedroom community for nearby Utsunomiya.

Education
Sakura has six public primary schools, two public middle schools operated by the city government. The city has one public high school operated by the Tochigi Prefectural Board of Education.

Transportation

Railway
 JR East –  Tōhoku Main Line (Utsunomiya Line)
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Highway

Local attractions
Kitsuregawa Castle and the Sakura City Museum of Art are located in Sakura.

References

External links

Official Website

Cities in Tochigi Prefecture
Sakura, Tochigi


A detached bungalow situated less than one mile (as per Google Maps) from Royston train station. The property benefits from off road parking and also from a terraced garden to the rear. The property has the potential to extend into the loft space but this would be subject to the usual consents.
Wood burner (not tested). Windows to front and side.
Range of floor and wall mounted units with worktop over and sink unit. Space and services for fridge freezer, washing machine and cooker. Window to rear.
Built-in bedroom furniture. Window to side.
Block paved providing parking for two vehicles.
Good size paved patio area with steps leading upto further lawned areas. Panelled fence surround. Timber shed. Tree and border to side.


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Welcome to the Islamic Center of Columbia
Marriage Services in Islamic Center of Columbia: Terms and Conditions
Any marriage service or ceremony conducted by Imam Adly or conducted in The Islamic Center of Columbia have to meet the following criteria:
1.) No performance of marriage in which one of the partners is not Muslim. The Islamic Center of Columbia will not conduct any marriage between two partners of different religious beliefs, regardless of whether it is the husband or the wife that is not Muslim.
2.) Future brides MUST have a guardian, which is a male member of her immediate family who could not marry her at any time (i.e., requirements of Mahram: father, brother, son, etc.).
3.) In case of the future bride being the only Muslim in her family, guardianship automatically and exclusively falls into the hands of the Imam of the community.
4.) In case the guardian lives in another country, a legal document approved by the embassy of that respective country must be sent to verify the consent of the guardian for such marriage.
5.) A sister who has been married before has to show proof of divorce of the previous marriage from the previous husband.
6.) No performance of marriage for people out of town. Islamic Center of Columbia offers marriage services only to local residents and members of the local community.
7.) Upon request for Imam Adly to conduct the wedding service, or for it to be performed in the Mosque, gives the Imam the right to unite the two parties as well as the right to separate the two parties upon request of one of them, even if the other party is in disagreement.
8.) Both parties need to educate themselves concerning Islamic rights and obligations and duties towards each other, as instructed by Qur'an and authentic Sunnah prior to marriage.
9.) ABSOLUTELY NO MARRIAGE ON THE SPOT.
10.) Marriage done by the Imam or at the Islamic Center of Columbia has nothing to do with legal marriage status. Legal marriage licenses can be obtained at the family court.
11.) The Imam has the right to turn down any request of marriage without presenting any reason. It is a free service, so the Imam is not to be bound by any obligations or demands.
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Effects of Sin
A Summary of the Effects of Sins
From "Al Jawwab al Kaafi, by Imam Ibn Qayyim al Jawziyyah (rahmatullahi 'alaihi)
*ONE* The Prevention of Knowledge: Knowledge is a light which Allah throws into the heart and disobedience extinguishes this light.
Imam Shaafi'ee said:
I complained to Wakee' about the weakness of my memory
So he ordered me to abandon disobedience
And informed me that the knowledge is light
And that the light of Allah is not given to the disobedient
*TWO* The Prevention of Sustenance: Just as Taqwaa brings about sustenance, the abandonment of Taqwaa causes poverty. There is nothing which can bring about sustenance like the abandonment of disobedience
*THREE* The prevention of obedience (to Allah). If there was no other punishment for sin other than that it prevents one from obedience to Allah then this would be sufficient.
*FOUR* Disobedience weakens the heart and the body. Its weakening the heart is something which is clear. Disobedience does not stop weakening it until the life of the heart ceases completely.
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Q: Restructure Nested JSON Data And Removing Some Keys I need to restructure a nested JSON data.
Here is how it looks like:
{
  "MainKey1": [
    {
      "Section1": {
        "ParentTag1 Mapped Label": {
          "ParentTag1": {
            "Tag1 Mapped Label": {
              "Tag1": "1234567890"
            }
          }
        }
      }
    },
    {
      "Section2": {
        "ParentTag1 Mapped Label": {
          "ParentTag1": {
            "Tag1 Label": {
              "Tag1": "111222333444"
            },
            "Tag2 Label": {
              "Tag2": "121212"
            },
            "Tag3 Label": {
              "Tag3": "0987654321"
            }
          }
        }
      }
    }
  ],
  "MainKey2": [
    {
      "Section1": {
        "ParentTag1 Mapped Label": {
          "ParentTag1": {
            "Tag1 Mapped Label": {
              "Tag1": "1234567890"
            }
          }
        }
      }
    }
  ]
}

And this is a sample of the converted JSON:
{
    MainKey: [
    {
      Section1: [
        {
          ParentTag1: [
            { Tag1: "1234567890" }
          ]
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      Section2: [
         {
           ParentTag1: [
              { Tag1: "111222333444" },
              { Tag2: "121212" },
              { Tag3: "0987654321" }
            ]
         }
      ]
    }
  ],
  MainKey2: [
    {
        Section1: [
        {
            ParentTag1 : [
                { Tag1: "1234567890" }
            ]
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}

Rules:

*

*Everything inside a MainKey (outermost keys, could be any name) should be an array

*All labels should be stripped (as the label could be any name, without the actual word "Label", we can determine if it is a label based on the depth level. Since the JSON will have the label as the parent and the actual "tag" as a child.

Here is what I currently have (it is a mess, sorry!)
function convertJson (jsonObj) {
    const mainKeys = Object.keys(jsonObj)
    let output = {}

    for (let i = 0; i < mainKeys.length; i++) {
      const mainKey = mainKeys[i]
      let result = []
      output[mainKey] = result

      for (let j = 0; j < jsonObj[mainKey].length; j++) {
        const innerObj = {...jsonObj[mainKey][j]}
        const sectionName = Object.keys(innerObj)[0]
        const sectionObj = {}
        sectionObj[sectionName] = []
        const index = result.push(sectionObj) - 1
        parseObj(innerObj[sectionName], result[index], 0)   // if I change 2nd param to: result, it generates incorrect output
      }
    }
    console.log(output)
}

function parseObj (innerObj, result, depthCount) {
    for (var key in innerObj) {
        if (typeof innerObj[key] === "object") {
          if (depthCount % 2 === 1) {
          const parentObj = {}
          parentObj[key] = []
          result.push(parentObj)
          depthCount++

          parseObj(innerObj[key], parentObj[key], depthCount)
        } else {
          depthCount++
          parseObj(innerObj[key], result, depthCount)
        }
      } else {
        const keyValuePairObj = {}
        keyValuePairObj[key] = innerObj[key]
        result.push(keyValuePairObj)
      }
    }
    return result
}
convertJson(json)

But it generates an error:
Uncaught TypeError: result.push is not a function

Now if I change line 90 from:
parseObj(innerObj[sectionName], result[index], 0)

to:
parseObj(innerObj[sectionName], result, 0)

Here is incorrect output:
{
  "MainKey1": [
    {
      "Section1": []
    },
    {
      "ParentTag1": [
        {
          "Tag1": "1234567890"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "Section2": []
    },
    {
      "ParentTag1": [
        {
          "Tag1": "111222333444"
        },
        {
          "Tag2 Label": [
            {
              "Tag2": "121212"
            }
          ]
        },
        {
          "Tag3": "0987654321"
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "MainKey2": [
    {
      "Section1": []
    },
    {
      "Tag1": "1234567890"
    }
  ]
}

And here is my fiddle:
https://jsfiddle.net/kzaiwo/L4avxmyd/36/
Thanks a lot! Appreciate any help!

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Race to Dubai next target for McIlroy
Northern Irishman came close in 2010 and 2011 but will it be third time lucky in his chase for the top European prize.
Tue Oct 09 2012 15:43:08 GMT+0000
After winning the Ryder Cup with Europe, McIlroy plans to be the continent's top golfer [AP]
World number one Rory McIlroy has set his sights on ending his best-ever season on a high by finishing the year as European top dog.
Despite four weeks of competition in the United States ahead of the Ryder Cup, McIlroy continues to lead the Race to Dubai despite now being under serious threat from South Africa's Branden Grace.
McIlroy returns to Europe at this week's Turkish Airlines World Golf Final, which also features Tiger Woods. However he will not return to regular European Tour competition until the Asian Masters in Shanghai later this month.
Grace captured his fourth European Tour win this year when he led from start-to-finish to win the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship on Sunday at St. Andrews.
The win propelled Grace into third place on the European money list behind second placed Justin Rose of England and McIlroy, with some six weeks remaining in the season.
"The big goal for me in what is left in the season is to keep the level up and try to win the Race to Dubai"
The trio will compete at Shanghai before contesting the HSBC Champions title at Mission Hills in Shenzhen.
After a season in which he's won a second Major and set the world alight in winning three other events on the PGA Tour, including two within the space of three events in the FedEx Cup Play Off Series, McIlroy is determined to end his fifth full year in the pro ranks on a high by being crowned European No. 1.
"The big goal for me in what is left in the season is to keep the level up and try to win the Race to Dubai,'' he said.
"I have a little bit of a lead at the moment and I came so close in '09 finishing second behind Lee (Westwood) and then came close again by finishing third last year behind Luke (Donald).
"But if I can play the next few weeks the way I have been and finish off the Race to Dubai successfully it would be a great way to cap off my great season.''
Grace said on Sunday at St. Andrews that he now has McIlroy in his sights. The Northern Irishman responded by saying Grace has played great golf this year to win four times, "so he's playing great."
"But we still have some big events coming up with some big prize money, so there's a lot can happen and all I am focused on doing is finishing off the season as well as I can,'' McIlroy said.
"And if I can play as good as I can hopefully I can wrap-up the Race to Dubai title.''


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Pray America to be One Nation Under God
Arlene Channell
Do you know which televangelist said, "It is impossible to rightly govern a nation without God and the Bible?"
OK, it was a trick question.
America's first president, George Washington, said that, not a televangelist.
In Naples, Fla., a God-fearing, patriotic group has sprung up, with the hope of reinstating the truth that America was founded as a Christian nation, and needs to continue to be one to survive.
They call themselves, "One Nation Under God," or ONUG.
Alarmed and dismayed at many of the changes he has seen taking place in the United States, ONUG Founder Bob Brown felt the steady proding from God to take action. It was simply an idea, however, until the day he heard a divine shout from God.
Sitting in his squad car, Brown, a Collier County Deputy, finished his paperwork while listening to a Christian radio station. The preacher on the station said that delayed obedience is the same as disobedience.
Suddenly, without Brown touching anything, the radio suddenly turned itself up full blast, and the words echoed in his ear: "Delayed obedience is disobedience."
Brown knew that God was prompting him to take action now.
Everything started with T-shirts.
Brown's wife, Siw, was surprised when she saw the T-shirts Bob had made. She expected a neat little emblem or a few words on a shirt. But the shirts were covered with very large print – that can be read by most from a distance – quoting the Bible, former patriots and presidents on the unity of God and country. They may not be stylish, but they are not to be ignored.
He then started inviting others to join in as he organized groups to get together and pray for the country in public places. As the T-shirts and group prayers got noticed, the group now called ONUG grew and now has branches in several states and countries.
At first, Brown appears to be a man of many words. Upon closer inspection, one realizes that almost all of what he has to say is directly quoted from either the Bible or the annals of American History. A gifted speaker who can recall Scripture and quotations at will and at length, expounded on the three-fold goals of ONUG, during a prayer meeting one Saturday afternoon at the Naples pier.
First, ONUG desires to promote a rediscovery of American history. Today, schools don't always teach extensive American history the way they did in the past, and most curriculums do not include the Christian format that our nation was founded upon. ONUG hopes to encourage everyone to learn about our true American roots, which were created to give glory to God.
Second, ONUG would like to see a renewal of the vision and the covenant of our Founding Fathers.
Most of them were devout men who believed that the country needed to be founded on God's laws.
"This is not my grandfather's America", Brown mourns. "We've fallen asleep for the last 40 years".
ONUG then challenges members to commit to pray for the seven centers of power in our country seven days a week, and to gather together monthly to pray publically.
ONUG also encourages prayer and involvement on behalf of Christians who have faced legal challenges for their faith.
This fall, when charges were filed against Pace High School principal Frank Lay for offering up a blessing over the food at a dedication of a new building, ONUG members were there in their bold T-shirts. They also provided funds for Lay and others who had to defend their actions in court.
Brown believes, "Christians need to start making some public noise. You can't be salt in the world if you're bottled up in a shaker."
Believing that our country was founded by Christian men and women and that America was intended to be a place where religion and faith in God would flourish, many members of ONUG challenge the form of history schools are now teaching, which often removes the righteous principles and a God-fearing framework of goverment from the textbooks.
"I believe it's the hand of God that's holding our country up right now," he commented.
Whatever their political bent may be, most Christians would agree that a return to biblical values and a genuine love for their country could only improve our present national personae.
Brown himself is a descendant of a long line of military men, and he enjoyed his time as a Marine serving as "a defender of the realm."
He traveled extensively around the world, and his experience convinced him further of the God-given greatness of the United States.
In 1999, Brown helped birth an organization called Red Line Blue Line which uses military experience to train personnel in various organizatons to protect themselves and minimize loss of life in crisis situations.
During ONUG's public prayer gatherings that take place the last Saturday of each month, participants repeat the Pledge of Allegience, providing a printed copy for those who don't remember it, and sing the National Anthem. Then, taking turns and giving everyone a chance to participate, they pray for the seven centers of power: Government, military, media, business, education, church and family.
During the prayer gatherings, such as the one that took place at the Naples Pier in September, many passersby snicker, ignore what's taking place or are completely unaware of the prayers being offered on their behalf. However, others stop and join in or offer to help.
Many members fervantly believe that our nation can recapture its former greatness, and in the haunting words of II Chronicles 7:14, "If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land."
They are calling, not for a return of God to His proper place in our country, but a return of our country to its proper place under God.
For more information on ONUG or to order T-shirts, visit ONUG.us or call 239-353-1303.


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Hunter-Conservationist Theodore Roosevelt on the Fair Chase of Cougars
An adventurer, writer, conservationist and politician, President Theodore Roosevelt is known for many things: leading the Rough Riders during the Spanish-American War, serving as vice president followed by 26th president of the United States, creating the U.S. Forest Service and making the Badlands famous. But perhaps more than anything else, he should be noted for the idea he embodied, that hunting and conservation, rather than being in conflict with one another, are complementary pursuits.
Roosevelt was born and raised in New York in an affluent family. As a child, he suffered greatly from asthma. However, with an interest in wildlife and the outdoors, he quickly realized the benefits of physical activity for minimizing the effects of his asthma. In addition to being drawn to adventure, perhaps it was his fragile health in childhood that sparked in him a desire to achieve what author Philip Dray has referred to as "rugged manhood" as an adult.
Following the death of his first wife, Roosevelt headed west to the Badlands of the Dakotas where he became a rancher. It was there that his passion for hunting began to truly take shape, and in 1885, he published his second book Hunting Trips of a Ranchman.
Given a slightly unfavorable review by George Bird Grinnell, then editor of Forest and Stream magazine, the book ultimately sparked a life-long friendship between the two men that led to the founding of the Boone and Crockett Club, in 1887. Originally intended to promote sport hunting with a rifle as well as ethical hunting and an interest in natural science, the club ended up shifting its mission to focus more on conservation and fair-chase principles. Both Roosevelt and Grinnell increasingly saw this as an area of great need as many large-game species were being hunted to the edge of extinction.
They advocated for civilized hunting — a sport in which hunters demonstrated an appreciation for wild places and a respect for wild game as well as following the rules. Their effort helped lead to the nation's approach to wildlife management as we know it.
"It is to be hoped that the days of mere wasteful, boastful slaughter are past and that from now on, the hunter will stand foremost in working for the preservation and perpetuation of wild life [sic], whether big or little."
"All hunters should be nature-lovers," Roosevelt said. "It is to be hoped that the days of mere wasteful, boastful slaughter are past and that from now on, the hunter will stand foremost in working for the preservation and perpetuation of wild life [sic], whether big or little."
As he moved more into politics, Roosevelt remained committed to these conservation principles. During his time in the Oval Office, he created five national parks; signed the Antiquities Act of 1906, which created 18 new national monuments; established the first 51 bird reserves, four game preserves and 150 national forests; and placed under federal protection approximately 230 million acres.
Roosevelt's legacy is vast, and the impacts of his ability to see the role hunters could — and should — play in wildlife conservation are still felt today. His passion for hunting drove his respect for wildlife; this can be witnessed in much of his writings, like his 1893 book The Wilderness Hunter.
In this excerpt from part II of The Wilderness Hunter, Roosevelt details the experience of and the skill required for hunting cougars.
Chapter V. — The Cougar.
No animal of the chase is so difficult to kill by fair still-hunting as the cougar—that beast of many names, known in the East as panther and painter, in the West as mountain lion, in the Southwest as Mexican lion, and in the southern continent as lion and puma.
Without hounds its pursuit is so uncertain that from the still-hunter's standpoint it hardly deserves to rank as game at all—though, by the way, it is itself a more skilful still-hunter than any human rival. It prefers to move abroad by night or at dusk; and in the daytime usually lies hid in some cave or tangled thicket where it is absolutely impossible even to stumble on it by chance. It is a beast of stealth and rapine; its great, velvet paws never make a sound, and it is always on the watch whether for prey or for enemies, while it rarely leaves shelter even when it thinks itself safe. Its soft, leisurely movements and uniformity of color make it difficult to discover at best, and its extreme watchfulness helps it; but it is the cougar's reluctance to leave cover at any time, its habit of slinking off through the brush, instead of running in the open, when startled, and the way in which it lies motionless in its lair even when a man is within twenty yards, that render it so difficult to still-hunt.
In fact it is next to impossible with any hope of success regularly to hunt the cougar without dogs or bait. Most cougars that are killed by still-hunters are shot by accident while the man is after other game. This has been my own experience. Although not common, cougars are found near my ranch, where the ground is peculiarly favorable for the solitary rifleman; and for ten years I have, off and on, devoted a day or two to their pursuit; but never successfully. One December a large cougar took up his abode on a densely wooded bottom two miles above the ranch house. I did not discover his existence until I went there one evening to kill a deer, and found that he had driven all the deer off the bottom, having killed several, as well as a young heifer. Snow was falling at the time, but the storm was evidently almost over; the leaves were all off the trees and bushes; and I felt that next day there would be such a chance to follow the cougar as fate rarely offered. In the morning by dawn I was at the bottom, and speedily found his trail. Following it I came across his bed, among some cedars in a dark, steep gorge, where the buttes bordered the bottom. He had evidently just left it, and I followed his tracks all day. But I never caught a glimpse of him, and late in the afternoon I trudged wearily homewards. When I went out next morning I found that as soon as I abandoned the chase, my quarry, according to the uncanny habit sometimes displayed by his kind, coolly turned likewise, and deliberately dogged my footsteps to within a mile of the ranch house; his round footprints being as clear as writing in the snow.
This was the best chance of the kind that I ever had; but again and again I have found fresh signs of cougar, such as a lair which they had just left, game they had killed, or one of our venison caches which they had robbed, and have hunted for them all day without success. My failures were doubtless due in part to various shortcomings in hunter's-craft on my own part; but equally without doubt they were mainly due to the quarry's wariness and its sneaking ways.
"Suddenly, without noise or warning of any kind, a cougar stood in the trail before me. The unlooked-for and unheralded approach of the beast was fairly ghost-like. … It slouched down the path, treading as softly as a kitten."
I have seen a wild cougar alive but twice, and both times by chance. On one occasion one of my men, Merrifield, and I surprised one eating a skunk in a bull-berry patch; and by our own bungling frightened it away from its unsavory repast without getting a shot.
On the other occasion luck befriended me. I was with a pack train in the Rockies, and one day, feeling lazy, and as we had no meat in camp, I determined to try for deer by lying in wait beside a recently travelled game trail. The spot I chose was a steep, pine-clad slope leading down to a little mountain lake. I hid behind a breastwork of rotten logs, with a few young evergreens in front—an excellent ambush. A broad game trail slanted down the hill directly past me. I lay perfectly quiet for about an hour, listening to the murmur of the pine forests, and the occasional call of a jay or woodpecker, and gazing eagerly along the trail in the waning light of the late afternoon. Suddenly, without noise or warning of any kind, a cougar stood in the trail before me. The unlooked-for and unheralded approach of the beast was fairly ghost-like. With its head lower than its shoulders, and its long tail twitching, it slouched down the path, treading as softly as a kitten. I waited until it had passed and then fired into the short ribs, the bullet ranging forward. Throwing its tail up in the air, and giving a bound, the cougar galloped off over a slight ridge. But it did not go far; within a hundred yards I found it stretched on its side, its jaws still working convulsively.
The true way to hunt the cougar is to follow it with dogs. If the chase is conducted in this fashion, it is very exciting, and resembles on a larger scale the ordinary method of hunting the wildcat or small lynx, as practised by the sport-loving planters of the southern States. With a very little training, hounds readily and eagerly pursue the cougar, showing in this kind of chase none of the fear and disgust they are so prone to exhibit when put on the trail of the certainly no more dangerous wolf. The cougar, when the hounds are on its track, at first runs, but when hard-pressed takes to a tree, or possibly comes to bay in thick cover. Its attention is then so taken up with the hounds that it can usually be approached and shot without much difficulty; though some cougars break bay when the hunters come near, and again make off, when they can only be stopped by many large and fierce hounds. Hounds are often killed in these fights; and if hungry a cougar will pounce on any dog for food; yet, as I have elsewhere related, I know of one instance in which a small pack of big, savage hounds killed a cougar unassisted. General Wade Hampton, who with horse and hound has been the mightiest hunter America has ever seen, informs me that he has killed with his pack some sixteen cougars, during the fifty years he has hunted in South Carolina and Mississippi. I believe they were all killed in the latter State. General Hampton's hunting has been chiefly for bear and deer, though his pack also follows the lynx and the gray fox; and, of course, if good fortune throws either a wolf or a cougar in his way it is followed as the game of all others. All the cougars he killed were either treed or brought to bay in a canebrake by the hounds; and they often handled the pack very roughly in the death struggle. He found them much more dangerous antagonists than the black bear when assailed with the hunting knife, a weapon of which he was very fond. However, if his pack had held a few very large, savage, dogs, put in purely for fighting when the quarry was at bay, I think the danger would have been minimized.
General Hampton followed his game on horseback; but in following the cougar with dogs this is by no means always necessary. Thus Col. Cecil Clay, of Washington, killed a cougar in West Virginia, on foot with only three or four hounds. The dogs took the cold trail, and he had to run many miles over the rough, forest-clad mountains after them. Finally they drove the cougar up a tree; where he found it, standing among the branches, in a half-erect position, its hind-feet on one limb and its fore-feet on another, while it glared down at the dogs, and switched its tail from side to side. He shot it through both shoulders, and down it came in a heap, whereupon the dogs jumped in and worried it, for its fore-legs were useless, though it managed to catch one dog in its jaws and bite him severely.
"There is no kind of game, save the full-grown grisly and buffalo, which it does not at times assail and master. It readily snaps up grisly cubs or buffalo calves; and in at least one instance, I have know of it springing on, slaying, and eating a full-grown wolf."
A wholly exceptional instance of the kind was related to me by my old hunting friend Willis. In his youth, in southwest Missouri, he knew a half-witted "poor white" who was very fond of hunting coons. He hunted at night, armed with an axe, and accompanied by his dog Penny, a large, savage, half-starved cur. One dark night the dog treed an animal which he could not see; so he cut down the tree, and immediately Penny jumped in and grabbed the beast. The man sung out "Hold on, Penny," seeing that the dog had seized some large, wild animal; the next moment the brute knocked the dog endways, and at the same instant the man split open its head with the axe. Great was his astonishment, and greater still the astonishment of the neighbors next day when it was found that he had actually killed a cougar. These great cats often take to trees in a perfectly foolish manner. My friend, the hunter Woody, in all his thirty years' experience in the wilds never killed but one cougar. He was lying out in camp with two dogs at the time; it was about midnight, the fire was out, and the night was pitch-black. He was roused by the furious barking of his two dogs, who had charged into the gloom, and were apparently baying at something in a tree close by. He kindled the fire, and to his astonishment found the thing in the tree to be a cougar. Coming close underneath he shot it with his revolver; thereupon it leaped down, ran some forty yards, and climbed up another tree, where it died among the branches.
If cowboys come across a cougar in open ground they invariably chase and try to rope it—as indeed they do with any wild animal. I have known several instances of cougars being roped in this way; in one the animal was brought into camp alive by two strapping cowpunchers.
The cougar sometimes stalks its prey, and sometimes lies in wait for it beside a game-trail or drinking pool—very rarely indeed does it crouch on the limb of a tree. When excited by the presence of game it is sometimes very bold. Willis once fired at some bighorn sheep, on a steep mountain-side; he missed, and immediately after his shot, a cougar made a dash into the midst of the flying band, in hopes to secure a victim. The cougar roams over long distances, and often changes its hunting ground, perhaps remaining in one place two or three months, until the game is exhausted, and then shifting to another. When it does not lie in wait it usually spends most of the night, winter and summer, in prowling restlessly around the places where it thinks it may come across prey, and it will patiently follow an animal's trail. There is no kind of game, save the full-grown grisly and buffalo, which it does not at times assail and master. It readily snaps up grisly cubs or buffalo calves; and in at least one instance, I have know of it springing on, slaying, and eating a full-grown wolf. I presume the latter was taken by surprise. On the other hand, the cougar itself has to fear the big timber wolves when maddened by the winter hunger and gathered in small parties; while a large grisly would of course be an overmatch for it twice over, though its superior agility puts it beyond the grisly's power to harm it, unless by some unlucky chance taken in a cave. Nor could a cougar overcome a bull moose, or a bull elk either, if the latter's horns were grown, save by taking it unawares. By choice, with such big game, its victims are the cows and young. The prong-horn rarely comes within reach of its spring; but it is the dreaded enemy of bighorn, white goat, and every kind of deer, while it also preys on all the smaller beasts, such as foxes, coons, rabbits, beavers, and even gophers, rats, and mice. It sometimes makes a thorny meal of the porcupine, and if sufficiently hungry attacks and eats its smaller cousin the lynx. It is not a brave animal; nor does it run its prey down in open chase. It always makes its attacks by stealth, and if possible from behind, and relies on two or three tremendous springs to bring it on the doomed creature's back. It uses its claws as well as its teeth in holding and killing the prey. If possible it always seizes a large animal by the throat, whereas the wolf's point of attack is more often the haunch or flank. Small deer or sheep it will often knock over and kill, merely using its big paws; sometimes it breaks their necks. It has a small head compared to the jaguar, and its bite is much less dangerous. Hence, as compared to its larger and bolder relative, it places more trust in its claws and less in its teeth.