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A Southern Gothic Love Story
Put on a pot of bourbon and pull up a chair. This is life, love, and lore in the Deep South.
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Nothing conjures an image quite like the words, the South. It's not a direction as much as it is a place, one that possesses...
Where All Light Tends to Go: Book Review
David Joy's big country noir debut
'Where All Light Tends to Go' leaves a great first impression
By Cora Lockhart @CoraLockhart
The South isn't just a region or direction. She's an existence. Years of practice have fine-tuned her adversarial skills, generating one of the best damn antagonists literature has to offer. She's flawed but captivating. Has a backstory (Trail of Tears, Civil War, civil rights ... ). She's convincing. Her past is troubled (see backstory). And in David Joy's debut novel, Where All Light Tends to Go, the South's reputation for being a badass is backed by Jackson County's intensely complex characters.
No one knows the word struggle better than 18-year-old Jacob McNeely, who carries his birthright like a "loaded gun of hope and faith." With a junkie mama and a meth-dealing daddy, he's battling more demons than a tent of Pentecostals. But drugs aren't the only poison running through Jacob's veins. While the McNeely name may protect Jacob at times, it also prohibits him from being anyone but a McNeely. It imprisons him in an isolated Appalachian town where pistols, Bibles, and methamphetamines are law.
Waiting around to die is something Jacob has done for some time. "It wasn't the dying part that ate him. It was the waiting." Jacob's fatalistic approach isn't a ploy for sympathy. It's a by-product of resilience. This ability to bend and not break has kept him alive over the years. It's a Kevlar vest that shields his empathy and desire from the bullets of despair. This is what the writing world calls a damn fine character. Joy has many of them.
Jacob's multifaceted structure is the author's way of instilling in him a fighting chance against that tough beautiful bitch, the South. Jacob may or may not be able to defeat her, but at least he's been given the skills to confront her.
Charlie McNeely, Jacob's daddy, is a mean drug-running son-of-a-gun. He keeps the law in one pocket, his pistol and Bible in the other. "Outlawing was just as much a matter of blood as hair color and height," Jacob expresses. He desperately wants to escape both his lineage and the family business, but he's trapped in tradition.
The one light in Jacob's glazed-over eyes is Maggie Jennings, who has always been "something slippery he couldn't grasp." Maggie's been accepted to a college in another city but doesn't have the money to go. Though Jacob dropped out of high school, the two have remained friends, bonded by the viscous threads of an impoverished childhood. From a distance, Jacob watches over her, intent on making sure she escapes what he feels he cannot. "It had always been obvious Maggie was only passing through."
Some may feel that Joy's use of clichés in the novel is overkill, but writers who choose loyalty to their characters at the potential cost of readership are not only courageous but, in my opinion, admirable. Credibility often has a price.
If you're expecting a happily-ever-after ending, you won't find it in Joy's novel. It's not for the fainthearted or what Charlie McNeely refers to as "pussies." Southern Gothic is not a genre with a light at the end of the tunnel. Just ask Jacob: "That old adage rests entirely on the direction being traveled."
What you will find between the covers is a combustible concoction of well-crafted characters and a gripping plot. Joy's ability to cook up a story that is equal parts of both makes a compelling read. Of course, he can't take credit for the South. She's been antagonizing families for years (see As I Lay Dying's Bundrens). A gritty narrative propelled by poignant imagery and stunning prose, Joy's Where All Light Tends to Go is the South with a capital, albeit slightly crooked, S.
Where All Light Tends to Go
by David Joy. Penguin.
Books. $26.95. 272 pp.
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Thanks for stopping by. I'm a writer and photographer living in small-town Georgia. As a child, my mouth was always being washed out with soap for telling stories and swearing. Clearly, I'm not easily discouraged because as an adult, I'm still doing both. I created A Southern Gothic Love Story because I've always been intrigued by the South, and I wanted a place to share this fascination. So be prepared for weddings, funerals, mysteries, ghost stories, love stories, folklore, traditions, legends, film and book reviews, strange happenings, and a miscellany of other daily Southern phenomena.


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Civitavecchia is a coastal town northwest of Rome, Italy. Built in the 2nd century, the Port of Civitavecchia still retains some of its original features, like the Roman Dock. The port area also includes the 16th-century Michelangelo Fort. Nearby, the National Archaeological Museum displays bronze and ceramic artifacts. Northeast of town are the Terme Taurine, the ruins of a Roman thermal bath complex.
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The Amalfi Coast, Italy (la Costiera Amalfitana) is a beautiful and renowned stretch of mountainous coastline south of Naples, in Campania. The Amalfi coast is a mixture of history and nature, with lots to discover: the Cathedral of Amalfi, the villas in Ravello and the many churches built during the period of the Republic of Amalfi. Mount Vesuvius, a volcano near the Bay of Naples in Italy, is hundreds of thousands of years old and has erupted more than 50 times. Its most famous eruption took place in the year 79 A.D., when the volcano buried the ancient Roman city of Pompeii under a thick carpet of volcanic ash.
Included Shore Excursion: Pompeii and Amalfi Coast Tour - Pompeii was a sprawling metropolis of shops and residences, restaurants and brothels, stroll the streets of Pompeii as the Romans did – the stones are still worn with tracks from the carriages that used them nearly 2,000 years ago. As our guide leads us from mosaic to monument, temple to theater, imagine daily life in this UNESCO Site.
Located on the east coast of Sicily, Catania is situated at the foot of the largest volcano in Europe, Mount Etna. Elegant, modern, and an important hub in Europe's tech industry, Catania is also rich with baroque architecture, medieval castles, Roman era theaters, and a flourishing cultural and artistic center. The first university in Sicily was opened here in 1434. The Ursino castle built in the 13th Century is now a museum. The Piazza del Duomo, at the heart of Catania, is home to the city's symbolic Fountain of the Elephant, constructed in 1736 from lava and an ancient Egyptian obelisk.
Included Shore Excursion: Mount Etna and Taormina Tour - Visit Mount Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe. We will reach 6561 feet to see the "Silvestri" craters and the newest lava flows and craters. On our way, we will stop at a family farm to taste local Etna wine, different types of honey (orange, lemon, eucalyptus, strawberry...), almond pastries, olives and extra virgin olive oil.
After the volcano, our driver will take us to Taormina to meet our private guide. Not to be missed is a visit to the Greek Theater (€8 pp entrance tickets not included), a stroll on the main street "Corso Umberto" with several art and design shops, baroque churches and palazzi. Here you can have an excellent meal at one of the local Sicilian places pointed out by our expert driver.
In addition to a number of significant works of art, this town is known for the many fortifications built by the Knights of Malta, who for years helped care for European pilgrims and crusaders en route to and from the Holy Land.
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Rhodes, the largest of Greece's Dodecanese islands, is known for its beach resorts, ancient ruins and remnants of its occupation by the Knights of St. John during the Crusades. The city of Rhodes has an Old Town featuring the medieval Street of the Knights and the castle like Palace of the Grand Masters. Captured by the Ottomans and then held by the Italians, the palace is now a history museum.
Included Shore Excursions: Old Town Walking Tour- With our local guide we will see the port area, the strong medieval castle-town walls, a preserved medieval castle, amazing architecture and houses of the Greeks who live and work there. Hear about the medieval legends of Rhodes and discover its rich history. Once inside the walls of Old Town Rhodes step back in time as we walk through narrow streets see the main highlights of the Old City: Jewish Quarter, Ippokratous Square, famous Street of the Knights, Grand Master Palace, Archaeological Museum and Fortifications of the Palace.
Visit the Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes, the most imposing building of medieval Rhodes. It was initially built in the 7th century A.D, then the Knights of St John of Jerusalem turned the building into the residence of the Grand Master, as well as the administrative center of the Order in the 14th century. In 1948, Rhodes and the rest of the Dodecanese were transferred to the Greek Kingdom and the Greeks converted the palace into a museum.
Included Shore Excursion: Jerusalem City Tour - As we leave the port and travel towards Jerusalem, our private guide will begin unraveling Israel's rich history. Our tour begins with a magnificent panoramic view of Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, including the famous Temple Mount and Dome of the Rock. We then drive through the Valley of Kidron and enter the old city through one of its eleven gates.
We will walk through Via Dolorosa, the same path where Jesus walked on his way to his crucifixion and follow the different stations of the cross ending with the Church of the Holy Sepulcher (Church of Resurrection)- the site described in the New Testament as Golgotha where Jesus was crucified and later buried. We continue to explore the Christian quarter before free time for lunch or shopping in the market.
Then we walk to the Jewish quarter and explore both the current level, mainly restored after the 1967 war, and the ancient 2000-year-old level, which consists of fascinating ruins. Our next stop will be the Wailing Wall, located on Temple Mount, the holiest site for the Jewish people and the last remains from the once magnificent Second Temple.
Departing the Old City we drive through the new parts of Jerusalem past The Israeli Parliament, the Supreme Court and the, Israel Museum, home of the famous Dead Sea Scrolls.
Our last stop is at Yad Vashem, Israel's official memorial to the victims of the Holocaust. It is dedicated to preserving the memory of the dead; honoring Jews who fought against their Nazi oppressors and Gentiles who selflessly aided Jews in need; and researching the phenomenon of the Holocaust with the aim of avoiding such events in the future.
Sacred to three of the world's major religions, Jerusalem is one of the world's oldest cities, with a history dating back to 4000 BC. Ashdod is the sixth-largest city and the largest port in Israel accounting for 60% of the country's imported goods.
Included Shore Excursion: Dead Sea & Masada Day Tour - We meet our local guide and embark on a two-hour drive, passing through Jerusalem and start to descend through the Judean Desert into the Valley of the Dead Sea. On a clear day enjoy the superb view that stretches well into Jordan. After about an hour drive, we enter the great plateau of the Dead Sea and will officially be in the lowest place on earth.
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Is Video Game Addiction Real?
Last updated: 27 Feb 2019
Joey admitted that he lost interest in his favorite sport. Already a state champion with prospects to be a national star, each day he didn't practice he was throwing away that possibility. His work also suffered. Where he once thrived and was revered for his hard work, he now was barely keeping it together and on the verge of failure. His relationships deteriorated as well. He lost friendships and was at odds with the people he said he loved the most.
But there was one area of his life that was thriving. Every day and sometimes well into the night, Joey would play video games. It started off with just a few games but then quickly escalated into more. He made an agreement with his family not to play any games that were rated R, had nudity, or had live chats. But now he was doing just that and hiding it. When he played, he felt powerful, excited, energized and confident in his fantasy worlds. In the real world, he felt anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, and insignificant.
Looking back on the transformation over the last few months, Joey agreed that something needed to change. So, he committed to not playing for 30 days. The first few days he was just fine but then his anxiety grew and quickly turned into anger. Within a week, Joey was experiencing increased agitation and anxiety, outbursts, insomnia, sweating, difficulty concentrating, restlessness, mood swings, and nausea. His discomfort was so intense that he thought he was going crazy.
Joey is only 10 years old.
What happened? Joey was experiencing dopamine withdraw which is like the opioid withdraw such as heroin or morphine. External drugs like cocaine or alcohol are taken, absorbed into the body, and then the physical and neurological benefits are realized internally. The "high" or feeling of euphoria comes from both the substance and the chemicals of pleasure that is naturally released in the brain. Whereas an internal drug like serotonin or adrenaline is release through an activity or fantasy. There is no removal of an external substance to stop the addictive pattern. There is only a behavioral change. This makes addiction to dopamine or other internal chemicals much harder to overcome.
Why is it harder? Several behaviors can cause the release of the pleasure-seeking chemical in the brain subsequently flooding the body. In Joey's case, it was the trophies he acquired from playing video games. He would play obsessively until he reached the next level, sometimes losing track of time and playing for several hours without stopping. When he achieved his goal, dopamine would be released in his brain, he would feel good about himself and want to play even more. The more he played, the more dopamine was released, and the better he felt. In order to get the same level of dopamine rush, Joey increased the intensity and type of games to mature levels well beyond his age. Most of these he obtained through his online "friends".
Why is this a problem? Just like some people can drink alcohol and never become an alcoholic, others cannot even look at it without triggering an addictive response. The same is true for nearly every addictive substance including the chemicals released in the brain. The release of adrenaline after a run is referred to as a "runner's high" because it does the same thing. The problem is that addiction results in an obsessive pattern of being unable to stop, a desire to continue using despite any consequences, and creates negligence of social and work obligations. Joey was experiencing all of this and he is only 10 years old. Because his brain is still developing, this addictive pattern is being weaved at a fundamental level. It is no different than if Joey was addicted to alcohol or heroin. The consequences are the same.
Why is this not talked about more? Just like the cigarette companies denied for decades that nicotine was addictive, so the video game industry has done the same thing. When I was a kid, there were commercials on TV advertising cigarettes and making them attractive for kids. The cigarette companies knew that if they could get a child addicted to nicotine, they were more likely to be lifelong users. And so it is with the video game industry in today's culture. By making video games designed for kids and marketing them to parents and schools, this industry knows they will make lifelong users. Better yet for them, just like any other addictive substance, the more a person uses, the more they want, and the more they buy.
What is the worst that can happen? Park Maitland, Columbine, and Sandy Hook. Each of these killers played video games to prepare for their rampage at the schools. It is speculated that they did this to anesthetize themselves so they could kill others without any regard for the lives they were destroying. There are many other examples such as Anders Breivik who took the lives of 69 young adults at a youth came in Norway in 2011. He was an avid player of World of Warcraft and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. He admitted to using the games to relax and as a training simulator.
What can be done? As with any addiction, education and awareness are the keys to begin a dialogue with a person that might be addicted. Admission from the addict is essential. No progress can be made without an acknowledgment that there is a problem. Counseling, support groups, and abstaining from the substance are all next steps. It is imperative that the process is started sooner rather than later as the longer a person is addicted, the harder it becomes to stop. Also, the earlier in life a person is addicted, the more likely it is that this will be a lifelong struggle.
What if I'm a parent? Here are a couple of tips.
Check the ratings on all the games including the ones online. Make sure your child is not playing a game with a mature rating or one that is above their age.
Watch your child play. Don't leave the room. A video game is not a babysitter.
Most of the games have online chats. This needs to be blocked for your child, they should not be chatting with anyone. This might seem harsh, but some kids have been talked into doing pornography as the result of a gaming connection. Predators and Pedophiles love this environment.
Only allow your child to play for 20 minutes at a time before taking a 10-minute outdoor break. This stops the dopamine rush, improves eye strain, and teaches self-control.
No video games on school nights with no exception.
Arrange play dates that don't involve video games, this reduces the isolation.
Talk openly about your concerns with your child. The more they resist the larger the problem you might already have.
Turn off the internet at night so your child can't play after you have gone asleep.
Don't allow a child to play video games unsupervised at a friend's house. Different parents have different rules.
Talk to a counselor. Talk to the parents of your child's friends. Talk to the school. The more discussion, the more awareness.
Joey made it through the 30 days and agreed to get rid of most of his video games. He now is back to playing his favorite sport, engaging with his friends, and his grades have dramatically improved. His parents feel like they have their son again.
Hammond, C. (2019). Is Video Game Addiction Real?. Psych Central. Retrieved on January 19, 2020, from https://pro.psychcentral.com/exhausted-woman/2019/02/is-video-game-addiction-real/

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Celebrate the "Year of the Girl" and See The Historic Girl Scouts Uniform Exhibit
Posted on April 6, 2012	by Betsy
I think I'm fascinated by the Girl Scouts because I didn't have the opportunity to belong to a Girl Scout troop when I was growing up.
As an 18-year veteran of girl-centric education, I'm partial to the Girl Scouts' efforts to build courage, confidence and character in girls. I love the idea of World Thinking Day, the day each February when Girl Scouts participate in activities and projects with global projects that honor their sister Scouts in other countries. And I'm inspired by the story of Juliette Gordon Low and her search for a greater purpose in life.
I became intrigued by the Girl Scouts when I processed the Ohio Historical Society's Kathleen M. Meeker Girl Scout Collection (MSS 1384 AV) in August 2003. A lifetime member of Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. and a member of the Association of Girl Scouts Executive Staff, Meeker served as field director of the Black Diamond Girl Scout Council from 1981 to 1998. As I organized her collection of organizational information, newsletters, programs, newspaper clippings, photographs, scrapbooks, sound recordings, printed material, and objects related to the Girl Scouts and that council's activities, I learned how the Girl Scouts help girls develop their potential, values, and leadership skills, foster friendships and contribute to society. I was most fascinated by the historical details of Girl Scout uniforms provided by Kathryn McMurtry Hunt's paper doll books: On My Honor: A Paper Doll History of the Girl Scout Uniform, Volume One (Texas Tech University Press, 1994); Whene'er You Make a Promise: A Paper Doll History of the Girl Scout Uniform, Volume Two (Texas Tech University Press, 1996) and Helping Hands: A Paper Doll History of the Girl Scout Uniform, Volume Three (Texas Tech University Press, 2004).
The Girl Scouts became even more appealing after I read an article that Christian Carr, director of the Sweet Briar Museum and assistant professor of arts management at Sweet Briar College, wrote for the Fall 2005 issue of the Sweet Briar College Alumnae Magazine about how Girl Scout troops were a new target audience for the museum. In September 2004, the museum began offering collection-based programs that were developed specifically for Girl Scout troops. "Daisy's Day" was inspired by daily activities recorded in diaries kept by Daisy Williams (1867-1884), in whose memory Sweet Briar was established. Student workers at the museum give troops a botany lesson, teach them to make a silhouette, trim a bonnet, and make lemonade and meringues from scratch. "African-American Heritage at Sweet Briar Plantation" provides information about those who were in servitude on the Williams family plantation, and includes a visit to the slave cabin and the burial ground on the former plantation that's now Sweet Briar's home. "Japanese Culture" utilizes the Japanese decorative arts collected by Daisy's family. After a short lesson in Japanese phrases, troops learn about the importance of nature in Japanese life, make fans depicting birds and flowers, construct an origami box, and participate in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony while wearing a kimono and silk slippers. In Fall 2005, the museum added three new programs: "Ghost Tours," "Art Appreciation," and "May Day at Sweet Briar College." I was sorry not to be able to participate in Christian's great idea, so to support her efforts, I purchased some of the badges from my friends in the development office the next time I was on campus for an alumnae board meeting.
Now, my interest in the Girl Scouts is at an all-time high. My CSG friend Beth and her daughter, Sally, — both Girl Scouts — invited me to join them to see an exhibition of Girl Scout uniforms and memorabilia at The Ohio State University Historic Costume and Textile Museum last Saturday.
Organized by the Girl Scouts of Ohio's Heartland Council, which serves girls and adult volunteers in 30 Ohio counties, the exhibition commemorates the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Girl Scouts. Historic uniforms, pins, patches, badges, handbooks, dolls, and other keepsakes from the council's archive committee collection are on display.
Uniforms are an important way to make people feel like they belong to an organization and to demonstrate their pride in being a part of it. Throughout its history, the Girl Scouts have taken this endeavor very seriously. You might not think that you can make a fashion statement with a uniform, but this exhibit shows just that. The Girl Scouts partnered with fashion industry leaders to design and create their uniforms, the Historic Costume and Textile Museum's Gayle Strege and Marlise Schoeny wrote in the exhibition's text panels.
Mainbocher was first. In 1948, he redesigned the Girl Scouts' Intermediate, Senior and Adult uniforms not only to reflect the organization's philosophy, but also to unify its members. Creating something appropriate that both girls and leaders alike would be proud to wear, Mainbocher fashioned a dress made from a durable fabric, featuring a gored skirt with pockets, a pleat in the back and deep armholes to allow for active movement, and button-down lapel tabs. Mainbocher chose leaf green to reflect the outdoors. A green beret for girls and a military overseas-style hat for women completed the ensemble.
According to the text panels, by manufacturing each outfit in the same color and material, Mainbocher strove to achieve "more than mere uniformity; unity of dress reflects the unity of purpose and ideals of the entire membership," the designer was quoted as saying. Mainbocher continued by explaining that while uniforms help to create a harmonious effect at large gatherings, each group should have distinguishing features. Therefore, designing a uniform was "something like chess."
Hilda Friedman, a fashion designer and professor of fashion design at The Fashion Institute of Technology, redesigned the Senior uniform in 1960. She refashioned the uniform as a two-piece dress and button-down jacket in deep green sharkskin. The ensemble also included a dark green hat with embroidered insignia, a snap-on tuxedo-like tie, and a coordinating blouse. In 1968, sportswear designer Stella Sloat updated the uniform to make it more casual. She designed two dresses: one was in polyester and wool; the other was in polyester and rayon. A beret completed the uniform's feminine, sophisticated look.
In 1978, Halston designed a five-piece wardrobe for the Girl Scouts. He created a fitted jacket that could be worn belted or unbelted, a skirt that was designed to be worn a little below the knee, a vest and trousers, all in traditional Girl Scout green. An ivory-check blouse completed the ensemble; it was equipped with a scarf that could also be used as a sash when it was worn outside the pants or skirt, rather than tucking it in. All of the garments were made in Dacron polyester. The uniforms were launched at the Four Seasons Restaurant, like a traditional designer collection, but with adult Scouts modeling Halston's designs.
Bill Blass redesigned the uniform in 1984. He created a seven-piece ensemble that could be assembled into nine combinations. The pieces consisted of a dropped-shoulder, modified dolman sleeve; an A-line skirt with front pleats and side pockets; and pants, all made of a green Dacron polyester and cotton blend. A complementary green, blue and white polyester blouse, a self-belted green Dacron polyester and cotton dress, and a green acrylic cardigan sweater with front pockets completed the wardrobe. The uniforms helped Scouts achieve either a relaxed and informal look, or a professional and businesslike style. Blass's designs remained until the Girl Scout uniform was remodeled in 1994.
An informative illustrated catalogue booklet accompanies the exhibition. Sketches and descriptive text of each uniform on display provide additional details about the uniforms. For example, it describes the remembrance knot that was a feature of the khaki uniform worn between 1919 and 1928. The knot was tied at the narrow end of the scarf to remind girls to do a good deed. After they did something kind that day, they untied the knot. To save fabric, the tie of the uniform worn between 1942 and 1948 changed from a triangular neckerchief to a Windsor tie.
We learned more interesting Girl Scout trivia in the exhibition. For example, the Columbus College of Art and Design was invited to create two Girl Scout posters in 1987. The first recipe for s'mores appeared in Tramping and Trailing with the Girl Scouts, a book published in 1927 that features the popular Girl Scout silhouettes on its cover. We saw an example of the symbolism-filled friendship knot that Girl Scouts make and give to each other. A flag and quilt introduced us to the Mariner program, which was launched in 1934 for older girls who had access to a body of water large enough to allow boating activities. In the doll collection display case, we saw Susan Scout, a felt doll made by hand from a kit that was offered by the Girl Scouts in 1953. Sitting beside her was Sylvia, another Girl Scout doll that could be purchased for $1.50 in 1940. A reproduction of an archival Girl Scout Week poster on display was a Girl Scout version of the "Monday's Child" nursery rhyme. This girl born on a Wednesday noted that "Wednesday's Scout is bent on thrift, to patch the hold and darn the rift."
A scavenger hunt is available for Girl Scouts to complete while looking at the exhibition. A bookmark providing an archival recipe for Girl Scout cookies is a clever take-home souvenir.
I was partial to the Girl Scout logo buttons, reversible scarves, insignia prints, and wrap skirts that I saw in the exhibition, but my greatest call to action came in the form of the 100th anniversary bandana that Carole Schmidt, one of the docents who happened to be one of the exhibition's organizers, was wearing. A visit to the Resource Store at the Council's headquarters at 1700 WaterMark Drive was in order.
The store carries a complete line of Girl Scout uniforms and badges, as well as books, science kits, scrapbooking supplies, camping equipment, Precious Moments figurines of Girl Scouts, ornaments, and Girl Scout-themed clothing and accessories. I leafed through the Girls Guide to Girl Scouting binder, which includes a variety of badges, handbook sections covering traditions and history, cookie badges and an awards log. I smiled appreciatively when I saw a strand of freshwater cultured pearls with the Girl Scouts insignia on the clasp, symbolizing the dedication and vision of Girl Scout founder Juliette "Daisy" Gordon Low, whose strand of pearls was one of her most cherished possessions. "Wear these often with pride and the same sense of determination demonstrated by Daisy as you follow her legacy of building girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place," the accompanying card read. In addition to picking up a 100th anniversary bandana and some "Year of the Girl" pins, I brought home a set of lip balms in Trefoil, Thin Mint, and Samoa flavors, perfect for Easter baskets. The Council also has an online shop.
"Historic Girl Scouts Uniforms and Memorabilia Exhibit" is on view until June 1, 2012 in the Gladys Keller Snowden Gallery, which is located on the Ohio State campus in 279 Campbell Hall, at 1787 Neil Avenue. The gallery is open Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 12 to 4 p.m. A special workshop on fashion careers, body image, and historic Girl Scout uniforms for Girl Scouts in grades 2 to 5 will be held on Saturday, May 19 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Registration is required through CORA, the Council Online Registration Access system, here.
If you're interested in learning more about Juliette Gordon Low and the Girl Scouts, maybe you'd like to check out some books I've read recently: First Girl Scout: The Life of Juliette Gordon Low, by Ginger Wadsworth (Clarion Books, 2012); Juliette Gordon Low: The Remarkable Founder of the Girl Scouts, by Stacy A. Cordery (Viking, 2012); Girl Scouts: A Celebration of 100 Trailblazing Years, by Betty Christiansen (Stewart Tabori & Chang, 2011); and Tough Cookies: Leadership Lessons from 100 Years of the Girl Scouts, by Kathy Cloninger (Wiley, 2011).
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2 Responses to Celebrate the "Year of the Girl" and See The Historic Girl Scouts Uniform Exhibit
Saundra Kuykendall says:
Great article and presentation.
Saundra Kuykendall Chair of Council History Committee,Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council Houston, TX
Sarah *Etsi* says:
We began our journey in scouting during The Year of the Girl! Love the article…..my daughter and I are working on a book, she has been the only girl with 6 brothers until recently….so this has been our "Girl time" her baby sister was under 8 hours old when we went to do cookie pickup at the warehouse for the first time! Now, we have added 'Early Birds' to our collection in honor of our Sweet girl. If you have any connections or possible patches from 2012 we would Love very much to add them with a note on you and your article for future reference sake 😉 Either way, Thank you for your time and consideration.
Yours in Scouting


Hardy and Littlewood conjectured that certain quadratics produce prime numbers more often than would be expected of random numbers of the same size. For example the quadratic 4x2 - 2x + 41 produces prime numbers for all values of x from 1 to 22. And for larger values of x the value is also often a prime.
This quadratic is related to the image to the right, showing the Ulam spiral of primes. One of the diagonal lines in this image represents primes generated by the quadratic given above.
You can use this page to try quadratics of your own, and compare them to 4x2 - 2x + 41. Enter the values of the coefficents into the boxes. Choose a value of n (up to 5000). The quadratic will be evaulated for values of x from 1 to n. Click "submit". The output will show the percentage of primes generated by your quadratic, compared with the percentage generated by 4x2 - 2x + 41.


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World Cup fans boost Daily Breeze ball drive,…
World Cup fans boost Daily Breeze ball drive, but a lot more donations are needed
The Daily Breeze has set an ambitious goal this year to collect 4,000 athletic balls for donation to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Los Angeles Harbor
Soccer fans flooded the Hermosa Beach Plaza for the US-England World Cup Game on Friday, Nov. 25 and brought with them enough athletic balls to fill the entire donation box at Baja Sharkeez. But, the Daily Breeze is still a long way from meeting its goal of 4,000 balls. (Photo by Clara Harter, Daily Breeze/SCNG)
By Clara Harter | charter@scng.com |
PUBLISHED: November 26, 2022 at 5:00 a.m. | UPDATED: November 26, 2022 at 5:00 a.m.
Fans of America's World Cup soccer team lent a helping hand to the Daily Breeze's annual ball drive as they filled the Hermosa Beach Plaza for the US vs. England World Cup game on Nov. 25 and left behind donation bins stacked full of balls for the Boys & Girls Clubs.
This help was sorely needed since until that day very few balls had been collected.
"The World Cup is obviously bringing a lot of extra foot traffic to our locations and it's excellent for us to incorporate a city dynamic into something to give back to the community with the ball drive," said Cody Lauterbach, the Manager of Hermosa Plaza bars Baja Sharkeez and Tower 12, both of which are participating in the drive for the first time this year.
More help will also be needed going forward as this year the Daily Breeze, and its sister paper the Beach Reporter, have set an ambitious goal to collect 4,000 balls. This is more than has been collected in any ball drive since the Daily Breeze began the charitable tradition 23 years ago.
Mike Lansing, executive director of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Los Angeles Harbor, is not deterred by the slow start.
"I know it always starts a little bit slow because people are getting ready for Thanksgiving," he said. "But now that Thanksgiving is over and people have started doing more Christmas shopping I'm hoping that it'll start picking up steam and get some good momentum and hopefully make that 4,000 ball mark."
The Los Angeles Harbor Boys & Girls Clubs is one of the oldest chapters of the non-profit organization in California was originally established as the Boys Club of San Pedro in 1937 by the San Pedro Civitan Club.
The regional club is now the largest service provider to at-risk youth in the Los Angeles Harbor area, operating programs at eight clubhouses year-round and providing after-school programming on 12 public school campuses.
The club has a voracious appetite for sports balls of all kinds – baseballs, softballs, footballs, soccer balls, tennis balls – because the average lifespan of a ball at the club is only one year.
And, with the club opening up programs at four more sites in the new year, this appetite is only going to grow.
By donating sports balls, readers can give a gift that keeps kids physically active and outdoors, away from computer or television screens and game boxes. They can also cheer up a household where budgets are tight around Christmas.
"The reality is a lot of families are still really struggling with the pandemic and with inflation," Lansing said. "There's probably going to be less items under the tree for a lot of kids so this is going to make a huge impact."
Current drop off locations are:
Boys & Girls Clubs of Los Angeles Harbor: 1200 S. Cabrillo Ave., San Pedro; and 1444 W. Q St., Wilmington. Participants can order online and have the ball sent to those addresses, or they can donate cash also to the clubs directly.
UNIFY Financial Credit Union: 1455 Aviation Blvd., Hawthorne; One Space Park Drive, Redondo Beach; 1899 Western Way, Torrance; 8632 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles; and 20305 Anza Ave., Torrance. Customers receive a 25% discount on balls they purchase for the drive.
Big 5 Sporting Goods: 529 S. Gaffey St., San Pedro; 2745 Pacific Coast Highway, Torrance; 17542 Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance; 20700 S. Avalon Blvd., Carson; and 2515 E. El Segundo Blvd., El Segundo.
First Bank: 21503 Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance; 1644 W. Redondo Blvd., Gardena.
Baja Sharkeez: 52 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Tower 12: 53 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
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Gojira, the biggest Metal institution of France, release a new album in summer. "L'Enfant Sauvage" is the name of the new opus, which roughly translated means "wild child"! And as wild as the title is also the song material on the new Gojira album! The special edition contains two bonus tracks as addition to the album, and a bonus DVD featuring the complete "Les Eurockéennes" concert recorded in 2009!
by Peter Kupfer (10.04.2012) Gojira are back with an amazing album. "L'Efant Sauvage" is definitely the best record since the band started in the 1996 with the name Gozilla. They changed not only their name and with the previous record "The Way Of All Flesh" they showed in an impressive manner their technical skills and their ability to write deepest Death metal without losing melodies. With "L'Efant Sauvage" they improve these initial steps and start again a musical roller coaster from the first to the last songs. Already the first song "Explode" show that this French guys blend again different styles which makes a classification of the sound impossible. Incredible fast drum parts meet melodic and more instrumental supported elements. Complex but still sophisticated arrangements and breathtakingly hook lines go through all 11 songs without any compromise. Straight to the point and still with enough opportunity to discover new facings with each play, L'Efant Sauvage" step up a gear compared to the predecessor. This is how Death Metal should sound in the year 2012. Outstanding!
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NEW STORY BEGINS – Wulfgard: Echoes of the Mage-Emperor!
I'm very happy to announce that I have now begun posting an all-new Wulfgard story: Echoes of the Mage-Emperor! I've been working on this story for the better part of the year, and I'm excited to finally begin sharing it with everyone!
I'll be posting the story in periodic updates. Right now, the update schedule is listed as every four weeks. I know this is a very long time, but it's the best I could work with given my current schedule. I'll be updating more frequently very soon – and, in all honesty, I'll almost certainly get the second chapter posted before four weeks, as the second chapter is when the story really starts to push, and I want to make sure I keep everyone interested. So keep an eye out for the second chapter next week!
I can't wait to hear what people think of the story. I've started a discussion thread for it over on the Wulfgard forums, so feel free to leave some comments there, here on this blog post, or both! Hopefully I'll be able to post some artwork for the story very soon, as well; if not some professional artwork by Justin R.R. Stebbins, my brother who illustrated Wulfgard: Knightfall, then I can at least post some art of my own.
As mentioned, if you liked the story, be sure to check back next week for the second chapter (yes, just in time for Christmas)! Enjoy, and until next time!


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Top 100 Golf Courses - "BiteSize" - May 2016
Thanks for reading our May BiteSize update, which this month focuses on the continued rollout of our US Best In State rankings, where we've completed our biennial appraisal of sixteen States in the West South Central, East South Central and South Atlantic Divisions of the country. We continue to extend our US Best In State rankings where we believe it's warranted and in this update we present our first Top 100 ranking list for Texas. We've also expanded the number of courses we display for fifteen of the sixteen States; only Florida remains unchanged, where we maintain a Top 100 for the Sunshine State. We're grateful to everyone who has assisted – if you can help us to further improve our Best In State rankings, please get in touch.
Also in this month's edition we've published the first Brazilian Top 20, which presents a totally different picture to our previous iteration. It's all change at the top of the table and we've uncovered a couple of outstanding new courses ahead of an exciting year in the country's long history.
Our new South African Top 100 is also released in this edition and it's all change for the Rainbow Nation. It's possibly the biggest shake up we've ever made and we're of the opinion that we've still got a way to go before we've found the right balance. If you know golf in South Africa, be sure to let us know what you think of our new chart.
Top 20 Golf Courses of Brazil 2016
We've added another five courses to our Brazilian standings in this latest revision. For the first time ever, we have a new national No.1 and No.2. We also have a brand new entry at #4, which suggests that golf in Brazil is not resting on its laurels. The most exciting course to open recently in South America bowled onto the stage in 2015 after many years in the making and Tom Fazio believes the golf experience is "unlike any in the world".
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Top 100 Golf Courses of South Africa 2016
Two years ago, when we last updated our South African Top 100 chart, we stated, "this latest list will raise a few eyebrows". Well, the results of the 2016 re-ranking exercise for the Rainbow Nation will do that and a lot more besides because there's plenty of movement in our new chart – indeed, only two courses hold onto the same position as last time. We don't know the statistical probability of that happening, actually.
2016 Alabama Best in State rankings
An additional five courses have been added to the Cotton State of Alabama, where the number 1 layout is still Shoal Creek, an early solo design from Jack Nicklaus. Host venue for the USPGA Championship in 1984 and 1990, a reviewer succinctly summed up the course in the following terms last month: "most fairways are wide and half of them have enough hazards to require some thinking off the tee. Greens are nicely contoured and slick."
2016 Arkansas Best in State rankings
The Arkansas state chart has been extended to a Top 15, which means we've added five extra courses in this revision. Our number 1 in the Natural State is still Alotian, a new millennium offering from Tom Fazio. Laid out across three hundred acres of a hilly, wooded landscape near Little Rock, the course is the private golfing playground of a billionaire investment banker who spent a sizeable chunk of his wealth having a dream course built to exacting standards.
2016 Delaware Best in State rankings
The First State of Delaware has been expanded to a Top 15 chart, with the South course at Wilmington Country Club holding onto the top spot. Designed by Robert Trent Jones Snr, it's the longer and tougher of two 18-tracks that opened with a year of each other at the club in the early 1960s. The club has since hosted numerous important amateur championships.
2016 Florida Best in State rankings
We maintain a Top 100 chart for the Sunshine State of Florida, which might appear to be rather a lot of courses to feature in just one state but in actual fact it represents less than 10% of the overall number of courses within post-war America's golfing capital. Miami and Palm Beach were once the main state hotspots for golf but Orlando, the Panhandle and Naples have witnessed unprecedented growth in the last thirty years.
2016 Georgia Best in State rankings
We've added ten courses to our chart for the Peach State of Georgia, where Augusta National retains its position at the top of the standings. For 99.99% of golfers, it's just a pipe dream to play here but one of the Top 100 Team did just that a few years back. Meantime, and back to this year's Masters tournament, who would have dreamt it would all start to unravel for the defending champion at the short par three 12th on the last day?
2016 Kentucky Best in State rankings
Five courses have been added to our chart for the Bluegrass State of Kentucky, where the top three tracks remain in the same position as last time. That means another Nicklaus design, Valhalla, retains its place at the top of the standings. The site of three recent USPGA Championships, as well as host venue for the Ryder Cup in 2008, the course offers golfers an archetypal "game of two halves" with a fairly flat, open front nine followed by a tree-lined back nine.
2016 Louisiana Best in State rankings
We've added another ten tracks to our Louisiana state listings, where Squire Creek holds onto its number 1 status. A Tom Fazio layout that debuted in 2002, the course occupies a central position within a large residential development where native grasses attractively frame the fairways. Wetland areas, small lakes and creeks threaten on occasion but the aquatic element is never too penal.
2016 Maryland Best in State rankings
Things are rather static in the Old Line State of Maryland – where five courses have been added to its ranking chart – with the top six positions all staying exactly as they were when we last re-ranked in 2014. Baltimore (East) is therefore the state number 1 and it's a course with a stellar tournament pedigree, having hosted the USPGA Championship, US Amateur, Walker Cup, Women's US Open and three US Senior Players Championships.
2016 Mississippi Best in State rankings
We've doubled the size of our Magnolia State chart, where we now feature a Top 20. Fallen Oak retains the number 1 position in the new state rankings and this 2006 Tom Fazio design – home to the Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic on the Champions Tour – is available exclusively to guests of the Beau Rivage Resort and Casino in Biloxi.
2016 North Carolina Best in State rankings
The Tar Heel State chart has been augmented with another ten courses so we now feature a Top 60 for North Carolina, where Pinehurst (No.2) remains the number 1 track. A recent reviewer had this to say about the course: "I had never played it pre Coore & Crenshaw renovation but can imagine that the course that's there now is a huge improvement… from an architectural perspective it's sheer genius with some of the most interesting greens you may ever see…"
2016 Oklahoma Best in State rankings
We've doubled our coverage of courses in the Sooner State, where we now feature a Top 20, and the Championship course at Southern Hills remains our number 1 track. Laid out by Perry Maxwell in the 1930s, this wonderful 18-hole layout has attracted three US Opens and four USPGA Championships down the years, along with half a dozen USGA national amateur events. The course is also ranked very highly in our US Top 100 chart and it was a new entry in our recently updated World Top 100.
2016 South Carolina Best in State rankings
We've increased the number of courses in our chart for the Palmetto State of South Carolina by 50%, adding another twenty-five tracks to form a Top 75. The Ocean course at the Kiawah Island Resort remains as the number 1 golfing layout in the state and it also sits comfortably within our US Top 100 and World Top 100 charts so don't expect to see it knocked off the top perch anytime in the near future.
2016 Tennessee Best in State rankings
The Volunteer State listings have been extended to a Top 20, which means we've added an extra five courses in this revision. The top four courses all retain the same position as last time so, by default, the Honors Course is still the state number 1. It's also comfortably positioned within our USA Top 100 chart, rising two places to number 51 when we last updated the national ranking six months ago.
2016 Texas Best in State rankings
Whispering Pines retains the top spot in our revised Texan listings. A new millennium track by Chett Williams of Nicklaus Design, the course is something of a testing ground for top amateur players. Our Argentina Correspondent captained his national team in the club's Spirit International Golf Championship a few years back, at a time when fellow competitors such as Martin Kaymer and Jason Day were about to embark on their professional careers.
2016 Virginia Best in State rankings
The Old Dominion state listings have been extended to a Top 40, which means we've added ten extra courses in this revision. Still the state number 1, Kinloch Golf Club was host venue for the US Senior Men's Amateur Championship in 2011. It's a new millennium co-design from Lester George and Vinny Giles that's routed around a 70-acre lake, with an additional par three 19th hole intended as a tie-breaker.
2016 West Virginia Best in State rankings
The number of courses in our Mountain State of West Virginia chart has been increased by 50% to fifteen. There's not much movement within the new table, indeed all of the top five courses remain in the same position as last time, meaning that Pete Dye retains the top spot in the state standings. There's a quite a story attached to the length of time it took to convert the site of an old coal mine into a championship golf course.
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Pharmacokinetics and Metabolism in Mice of IDN 5390 (13-(N-Boc-3-i-butylisoserinoyl)-C-7,8-seco-10-deacetylbaccatin III), a New Oral C-seco-Taxane Derivative with Antiangiogenic Property Effective on Paclitaxel-Resistant Tumors
R. Frapolli, E. Marangon, M. Zaffaroni, T. Colombo, C. Falcioni, R. Bagnati, M. Simone, M. D'Incalci, C. Manzotti, G. Fontana, P. Morazzoni and M. Zucchetti
Drug Metabolism and Disposition December 2006, 34 (12) 2028-2035; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1124/dmd.106.012153
R. Frapolli
E. Marangon
M. Zaffaroni
T. Colombo
C. Falcioni
R. Bagnati
M. Simone
M. D'Incalci
C. Manzotti
G. Fontana
P. Morazzoni
M. Zucchetti
IDN 5390 (13-(N-Boc-3-i-butylisoserinoyl)-C-7,8-seco-10-deacetylbaccatin III) is a new taxane, derived from 7,8-C-seco-10-deacetylbaccatin, selected for its ability to inhibit angiogenesis, mainly by acting on endothelial cell motility, and for its selective activity on class III β-tubulin. In vivo, IDN 5390 shows activity against paclitaxel-sensitive and -resistant tumors when administered on a prolonged, continuous dosage schedule. We studied the pharmacokinetics and bioavailabilty of the drug in mice after single and repeated oral treatment. IDN 5390 was rapidly absorbed after oral administration, with good bioavailability (43%). After intravenous injection, it was extensively distributed in tissue, mainly the liver, kidney, and heart, with low but persistent levels in brain. The kinetics appear dose-dependent with a clearance of 2.6, 1.4, and 0.9 l/kg at, respectively, 60, 90, and 120 mg/kg, and a half-life 24, 36, and 54 min. After prolonged daily oral doses given for 2 weeks, we found that there was a decrease in drug availability; i.e., the area under the concentration-time curve value after p.o. daily administration on day 14 was 2-fold lower than that on day 1. Metabolism plays a major role in elimination of the drug, and at least 12 metabolites were identified in feces and urine. The percentage excreted as metabolites after an oral dose (42%) was higher than that after the i.v. dose (33%), suggesting a first-pass effect. Four metabolites were found in plasma at detectable levels; one of them, with restored taxane scaffold, is a species 3 times more potent than IDN 5390, possibly contributing to the observed anti-tumor activity.
The generous contribution of the Italian Association for Cancer Research is gratefully acknowledged.
ABBREVIATIONS: IDN 5390, 13-(N-Boc-3-i-butylisoserinoyl)-C-7,8-seco-10-deacetylbaccatin III; IDN 5517, 13-(N-Boc-β-isobutyl-isoserinoyl)-9-O-methyl-C7,8-seco-10-deacetylbaccatin III; P-gp, P-glycoprotein; AUC, area under the concentration-time curve; Cmax, maximum plasma concentration; Tmax, time of Cmax; CL, clearance; Vd, volume of distribution; t1/2, half-life; F, bioavailability; IS, internal standard; HPLC, high-performance liquid chromatography; UDPGA, UDP-glucuronic acid; LC/MS/MS, liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry; NRS, NADPH regenerating solution.
Accepted September 7, 2006.
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Drug Metabolism and Disposition December 1, 2006, 34 (12) 2028-2035; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1124/dmd.106.012153


This little boar is quite a character and his personality really comes across in his features. It's fair to say that this is a boar with attitude.
As well as being irresistibly eye-catching, the bronze boar makes a great conversation piece, especially when you divulge the name and re-tell his story. This boar is based on the Celtic tale of The Boar of Ben Gulbain.
The sculpture has amazing tactile qualities, and is surprisingly weighty and cool to the touch. Pop him somewhere you will look at often, such as a desk or mantlepiece. You could even put him to use as a paperweight.
It is important to us at AUTHOR that traditional craft skills such as the 'Cire Perdue' technique used by this Foundry are not lost. Being able to continue both the oral tradition of passing down legends and the ancient metalworking skills gives us a grounding and reassuring connection to the past.
A characterful Bronze inspired by the Celtic myth of Ben Gulbain - a tale of fathers and sons, betrayal and honour. Made in Northern Ireland by The Mallon Foundry.
Please note: The original set of 12 limited edition castings of The Boar have been sold. However, other pieces from the Foundry are still available such as Embarr the Horse, Fiacc the Raven and The Salmon of Knowledge.
This sculpture is cast in bronze using the primitive 'Cire Perdu' technique, in which the model goes through a series of incarnations, from clay, to wax, to ceramic and finally to bronze. The bronze is treated to achieve the amazingly deep colour, and coated with a layer of the maker's very own beeswax.
The sculpture is discreetly stamped with its number, enabling your ownership of this very special piece to be recorded in the maker's Owners Register.
The foundry keeps some pieces in stock for speedy delivery but please note that occasionally delivery can take up to six weeks, due to show and exhibition commitments.
In his first year your little boar requires nothing more than a light tickle with a soft duster.
The colour will continue to deepen. To keep the current patination you can reapply a layer of any natural paste wax, once a year, gently buffing afterwards with a soft cloth. Should he become very dirty, your boar can be cleaned using a little mild soap and water, rinsing well and drying completely before reapplying wax. The mountain boar arrives with his own little jar of beeswax.


Elevate your travel routine at Residence Inn Memphis Southaven. Our hotel surrounds you with popular local destinations, including Landers Center, BankPlus Amphitheater at Snowden Grove and the town of Tunica. We also offer a free shuttle to and from Memphis International Airport. When you're ready to settle down, unwind in our spacious, pet-friendly suites complete with fully equipped kitchens, complimentary Wi-Fi, a free grocery shopping service and plush bedding for your relaxation. Jump-start your mornings at our free breakfast buffet, serving a variety of hearty and healthy options. Make a pit stop any time at The Market for snacks, beverages and light meals. To stay active during your extended stay, enjoy an energizing swim in our outdoor pool, get in a workout at our 24-hour fitness center or challenge a friend to a game of basketball or badminton on our versatile Sport Court®. However you decide to spend your time in Mississippi, journey to comfort at Residence Inn Memphis Southaven.
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The University of Pennsylvania Press (or Penn Press) was originally incorporated with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on 26 March 1890, and the imprint of the University of Pennsylvania Press first appeared on publications in the closing decade of the nineteenth century--among the earliest such imprints in America. One of the Press's first book publications, in 1899, was a landmark: The Philadelphia Negro: A Social Study, by renowned black reformer, scholar, and social critic W.E.B. Du Bois, a book that remains in print on the Press's lists.
Today the Press has an active backlist of roughly 1000 titles and an annual output of upwards of 100 new books in a focused editorial program. Areas of special interest include American history and culture; ancient, medieval, and Renaissance studies; anthropology; landscape architecture; studio arts; human rights; Jewish studies; and political science. The Press also publishes eight academic journals, mostly in the humanities.
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The persistence of Yachant in researching, developing and producing Car Tuning products, Carbon Fiber Car Parts, and some other relevant products enable it to carve a niche in China and around the world. The passion and dedication of every Yachant team member have helped its sales direction to shift from domestic to foreign sales.
The consistent endeavor of Yachant, the Carbon Fiber Parts Wholesalers in China to provide top-line products made of high-quality carbon fiber and fiberglass material led it to keep the process evolving from the initial wet lay to vacuum infusion, compression molding, autoclave, and hot pressing processes.
Excellent quality, comprehensive service, and competitive price make Yachant a preferred choice around the globe. Availability of a wide range of items from the Car Parts and Car Tuning Products Wholesaler in China in different variants under a single roof is the result of the diligence of many consecutive years.
The leading Carbon Fiber Parts Manufacturer in China also specialize in offering comprehensive OEM and ODM services to our clients from any part of the world. Our end to end turnkey solutions encompassing the complete product lifecycle results in cost-optimization of the product curtailing the margin stacks throughout the value chain, eventually saving money on the production of every product.
We believe in the philosophy of developing healthy and long-term relationships with our customers and put our heart and soul into achieving that. So, looking forward to growing and thrive together!!!
We are the best Car Body Kits Manufacturer & Wholesalers in China.


Grace Alliance was originally an idea from a number of pastors who wanted to connect grace churches to each other and to the ministry of Pastor Joseph Prince from New Creation Church in Singapore. The idea was to create a platform that was different from any other church network. At it's heart Grace Alliance is about providing relationship, support and friendship for pastors.
An initial gathering in 2015 in Zürich Switzerland attracted around 80 pastors and was a great success. Pastor Prince gave valuable input and encouragement and the sense from those who attended was that Grace Alliance had an important strategic role in developing healthy grace based churches in Europe and beyond.
The story continues to unfold. We are a part of a grace revolution that is being used by the Lord to bring hope and freedom to millions of people around the world. You can help us write this story of love & unmerited favour in the lives of your church as a member of Grace Alliance.
Pastor Marcel Gaasenbeek (Chairman of Grace Alliance) and Pastor Joshua McCauley with Pastor Joseph Prince from Singapore.
Grace Alliance is not just another church growth network but a genuine group of churches who preach Jesus at the centre and the full gospel of grace.
We want leaders to discover more of the Lord's unmerited favour in their own lives and also to become effective ministers of grace. Our resources are there to help local churches grow in and function in grace.
The purpose of Grace Alliance is to connect these churches to the leaders and ministries that will help them to develop themselves and their churches in grace.
Those who have accepted Christ are in no danger of committing this sin, which is why the apostle Paul, who wrote two-thirds of the New Testament, never mentioned an unpardonable sin. Instead, he assures believers that all their sins have been forgiven because of Jesus' one sacrifice at the cross (Hebrews 10:12–14).
The significance of the anointing oil lies in its pointing us to Jesus' finished work at the cross. In the same way olive fruits have to be crushed in order for the oil to flow out, Christ was crushed at different points in His passion so that we may enjoy wholeness in every area of our lives, and that God's blessings may freely flow toward us.
His "pressings" began at Gethsemane (meaning "olive press") in a time of darkness, both literally and spiritually. He said to those who had come to arrest Him that night, "…this is your hour, and the power of darkness" (Luke 22:53). The Bible says He was "in agony" (Luke 22:44) as He contemplated what awaited Him from then on to the cross. It was a very dark time for our Lord. He was pressed so that we can be called "out of darkness into His marvelous light" (1 Peter 2:9), and to walk in this light.
Jesus' crushing continued at the scourging post where He was scourged violently by the Roman soldiers. He took lash after brutal lash, bearing every stripe until His skin was torn and His bones exposed (Psalm 22:17, 129:3), all to purchase our healing and health. The prophet Isaiah tells us that "by His stripes we are healed" (Isaiah 53:5).
As the olive is crushed or pressed a third time to yield its cleansing virtue, Jesus' crushing climaxed with His being nailed at the cross. He was crushed under the judgment of a righteous and holy God because He was carrying our sins and being punished for them. He shed His blood at Calvary to wash away all our sins, making us whiter than snow.
I have prayed and believed God to heal me, but I have not yet seen the healing.
When He was on earth, Jesus, God's perfect will in action, healed all who were brought to Him (Matthew 4:23–24). Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever. He is still willing and able to heal and restore wholeness to your body today. The Lord does not, and will never, withhold healing from you.
So, regardless of whatever symptoms you might be experiencing in your body, come boldly to the throne of grace, and claim your healing from all sickness and disease. Even if the healing breakthrough you desire does not manifest immediately, rest secure in the perfection of Jesus' finished work and confidently expect to see your breakthrough come to pass. He is, today and always, "the Lord who heals you" (Exodus 15:26)!
As you wait upon the Lord, we encourage you to focus and meditate on Jesus' love for you and His finished work. To help you along, please visit God's Promises On Health And Healing on our ministry website for a special selection of Bible verses pertaining specifically to healing.
I've prayed about my situation, but nothing seems to be happening.
So as you continue to trust the Lord to provide the breakthrough that you need today, don't focus on your lack. Focus instead on the Lord's love toward you and what He has accomplished for you on the cross. Meditate on how Jesus died poor, not having even a loincloth to cover His modesty, so that today, you "through His poverty might become rich" (2 Corinthians 8:9).
We encourage you to rest in what Christ has already done for you. That is how God's abundant supply comes, and that is how you shall walk in His provision for every need and reign over every circumstance of lack and insufficiency.
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We would love for you and your church to be a part of the Grace Alliance network. We know that you will be blessed and encouraged as you connect with our global community of Senior Pastors and leaders.


What would it happen when the topic list grows, as time passes? Is there a topic pagination? Suppose there are 100 topics, will all print on the front page? Sorry if this question has been previously asked and replied, I just couldn't find it.


This little beauty is very popular in Japan, and becoming so in the U.S. Our Shishito is a relatively early producer with small thin-walled sweet fruit. And look out... it is a prolific plant that likes to spread if given opportunity. Approximately 60 days from seed to harvest, with 3-4" pods.
For a delicious treat, saute these in olive oil until they begin to blister, sprinkle with sea salt and enjoy!


Good job on having our vehicle ready when we arrived at the parking lot. Everything was great both ways! Appreciate your good service..keep up the good work!
Great service. At the end of a long flight the shuttle came within minutes, the driver was attentive and courteous. Short distance from airport, quick service, safe and enclosed parkingfacility, and inexpensive. I will use this service again and recommend it to others.
Everyone was very professional and polite. Very eager to help. Thank you, I'll park again with you.
very happy with your service and the friendly people who took care of us before and after our flight. Will definitely use your service again!! Thank you!!


Could this little guy BEE any sweeter?! Oh my goodness, I simply adored being this little nugget's Olympia Newborn Session Photographer. If I had to choose one word to describe this session, it would be "whimsical". From the bee onsie, to the superman swaddling blanket, our time together was an absolute blast.
When they sent me their wish list, they told me they wanted Felix to be dressed as a bee, a baby fox, a baby superhero and to have him taking a nap on the moon. Which is your favorite? Mine is the superhero set up, which just so happened to be daddy's request. How adorable!!
Felix was such a good model. He slept soundly from pose to pose, hardly making a peep. A newborn photographer's dream!! His family is a member of our Baby's First Year Plan, so I am super excited to see him again very soon. I can't wait to see how he grows over this next year!!


This is the 600 watt version. Not only will this work on ALL HF bands from 3.5 to 30 Mhz, it also acts as a half over half high gain antenna on 2 meters!
We have made some improvements on this already great coil! The machined end caps are now heated and pressed into the coil form.
This leaves NO room for movement on the ends. Also, we are soldering direct to the end cap bolt instead of using a terminal ring. This is of coarse 100% sealed and waterproof! Yes, this IS the complete antenna with the two section whip! You will need the desired mount and coax.
Go on youtube and look up "TRX Communications 392M Antenna Mobile Test ". You are looking at the 392m HF mobile/portable antenna system. Over the past 3 years of testing many improvements have been made. The best being our CNC machined parts! This antenna can take a beating!
I along with others use this antenna on the top of the vehicle. Open to all kinds of abuse from trees to drive-through's!
Also, the tap wire connections have been put through the test as well. Need to worry about replacing this antenna for a very long time. The idea for this antenna was conceived during the replacement of a gear motor for a "screwdriver" style mobile antenna. Third time replacing the motor. I also had replaced the beryllium contacts several times along with the drive.
We thought Wouldn't it be nice. To have a mobile antenna that can cover 80m through 10m CONTINUOUSLY without gaps with no internal moving parts to wear out? Would need to cover the entire range so that it will be friendly to CAP or MARS operators as well as marine frequencies. It needed to be easy. To mount without special brackets or guy wires such as the ones used with many screwdriver antennas. Also, it needed to use the standard. 3/8 x 24 thread mounts that are so common and diverse. Yes, it needed to be unaffected by the elements. Of everyday driving and extreme weather conditions and easy to keep in working order. "No nonsense" HF mobile/portable antenna system that is all of the above! There are other "band tap" style antennas on the market such as. The Outbacker and Opek, but this antenna is different, not only does it cover the entire frequency range (not just certain bands), but it does. It with more efficiency and it looks better while doing it! It will also cover 6 meters when you shorten the adjustable whip provided. This will handle 600 watts of power, more than most mobile installations. This comes at a cost far less than the. This is a RESONANT antenna system! Words, this is not one of those "no tune" antennas.
If you see an antenna that claims to work on all frequencies without tuning, don't be fooled! Those antennas do work and you can make contacts with them, but they do not come close to the efficiency of a similar sized resonant antenna. They have a transformer at the base of the antenna that is more like a dummy load with a whip on it. Here are some reviews from our customers, I have many more and will be posting them in due time.
Just wanted to say hello, and to let you know your antenna coil is performing beautifully on my setup and is now proudly displayed on QRZ dot com. Thanks again for such a quality and well performing product! I have it installed on my Chevy Trailblazer using a Comet RS-480. "Lip" mount on the top of the rear driver side door. I found the antenna very easy to get matched and working on 40-10 meters, which were the only bands that I was really interested in.
I realize that the Comet is not an ideal mount but it is what I was using with Hamsticks. I have worked in to Europe on 20 and 17 meters from here is Wisconsin and gotten 59 signals reports.
I have also worked from coast to coast here in the USA on 20 and 17 meters. I also worked Europe on 40 meters. I will be looking forward to your web site and as I operate mobile I will try to point other hams to your web site. Thanks for a good product. Before I bought your antenna I bought a similar multi-tap antenna that MFJ just introduced.
I found that their advertising was very misleading the antenna was several feet shorter than advertised and every time you changed bands not only did you have to change the taps but you also had to readjust the whip. I have set this antenna up for 6 meters and that is all I will be using it for. If there was any thing that I would have liked to have seen with your antenna was the ability to tune it for 6 meters.
Also check out Jason Gant W^AUX's web page for a review of the antenna with him and Gordon West. All coil connections are wrapped then soldered for strength. Tap connections are solid brass. Uses standard mobile mounts with 3/8 x 24 thread.
Coil is 12.0" x 1.5". Adjustable from 6' to 9' total height, then just use the taps for frequency adjustment. I have been building antennas for a long time. I have been a ham since I was 15 years old and have never lost interest in the hobby.
Ham radio is a "people" hobby where they help one another and learn from others. I consider myself very lucky to be able to earn a. If you have a question or problem PLEASE contact me and I will work with you to get the most out of your. Rarely, someone needs help to get things working properly, HF mobile can be very tricky and your installation much more. Critical than that of VHF and UHF.
I will do everything in my power to make this a good experience for you! Go down the list in my feedback, there are. Many people who love the antenna and are amazed at it's performance! Yes, on 40 and 75 meters as well, not just the "easy" bands. Thank you for considering this design for your mobile or portable use.
And at home for those HOA's!!! The item "392M HF VHF mobile antenna mars cap 600 watt HOA emcomm emergency mars field day" is in sale since Sunday, January 6, 2019. This item is in the category "Consumer Electronics\Radio Communication\Antennas\Ham, Amateur Radio Antennas".


Our Michigan shaped bamboo cutting & serving board brings a little of that Great Lakes State charm into your kitchen. It's crafted from renewable bamboo, so you know it's going to be easy on knives and durable for loads of slicing, chopping and cutting. When you're done in the kitchen, fill it up with a chunk of Detroit Street Brick cheese, smoked whitefish and cherries for a Michigan-style charcuterie board!


A Government of Jamaica (GOJ) Communication Policy has been approved by Cabinet.
The first of its kind, the policy outlines a comprehensive framework for an effective Government communication environment and the promotion of effective Government communication and citizen engagement.
Also included in the policy are: clear roles and responsibilities of Ministers, Government communicators and other GOJ officials in the communication of Government information.
This was disclosed by Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, during a Jamaica House media briefing, held today (December 9), at the Office of the Prime Minister.
"The policy, which must be adhered to by all Ministries, Agencies and Departments, is aimed at ensuring timely consistent and accurate dissemination of official information to the public and foster a climate of meaningful engagement with citizens," Senator Falconer explained.
She further informed that the policy articulates nine pillars of Government communication responsibilities, including the provision of timely, accurate and clear information; ensuring that Government institutions are appropriately identified, visible, accessible and accountable to the people; and ensuring more cooperation among Ministries, Departments and Agencies; and leveraging social media.
"The development of the GOJ Communication Policy is based on the premise that a modern, well-organised and transparent system of Government communication is necessary to satisfy the diverse information needs of the citizens," Senator Falconer said.