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The Ellwood House Museum reflects the central role of Isaac Ellwood in the development of the barbed wire industry in America. The magnificent estate testifies to his aptitude for business and the breadth of his vision. It also reflects the tastes of multiple generations of the Ellwood family who guided the evolution of the grounds and structures.
DUE TO EXTREME HEAT, THE MANSION IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED. THE VISITOR CENTER EXHIBIT GALLERIES WILL REMAIN OPEN FROM 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM DAILY, EXCEPT MONDAYS.
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509 North First Street
The Visitor Center is located behind the 1879 mansion. The parking lot can be reached by traveling west on Augusta Avenue to Linden Place.
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Our tour season runs from March 1 through the first weekend of December. The Visitor Center exhibit galleries are open year round. A full tour schedule and Visitor Center hours can be found below.
Map of the Museum Campus
We offer guided tours of both the mansion and neighboring Ellwood-Nehring House. The Visitor Center, located behind the mansion, contains four exhibit galleries which are free and open to the public year-round. Please see LEARN for more information about educational programming and school tours and EVENTS for our special events schedule.
MANSION TOURS
All historic house tours last approximately one hour and start inside the Visitor Center. Please see below for the tour schedule and admission prices.
GUIDED mansion TOUR schedule (MARCH 1 - NOVEMBER 14)
A guided tour through 3 floors and the basement of the 1879 mansion
Tuesday - Saturday: 1:00 PM & 3:00 PM
Sunday: 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, & 3:00 PM
HIGHLIGHTS TOUR schedule (march 1 - NOVEMBER 14)
A guided tour of the first floor levels of both the mansion and the neighboring Ellwood-Nehring House
Friday & Saturday: 2:00 PM
regular GUIDED TOUR admission prices
$8: Adults
$7: Students, Seniors (Ages 65+), AAA Members, Military
$6: National Trust Members, Midwest Museum of Natural History Members (Adults)
$4: Northern Illinois University Honors Students
$3: Youth (Ages 6-17)
$2: Midwest Museum of Natural History Members (Youth)
Free: Ellwood House Members, Children Under 6
large group tours
Tours for groups of ten or more may be scheduled in advance. Due to the larger group size, tours take approximately 90 minutes. Please call 815-756-4609 or email king@ellwoodhouse.org for reservations.
Photography & Video Policy
Exterior photography on the grounds is allowed. No permits or fees are required, but large groups are encouraged to call in advance. Interior photography is prohibited everywhere except the Visitor Center.
Holiday decorated mansion tours (November 15 - 30)
A guided tour through 3 floors and basement level of the elegantly decorated 1879 mansion. Guided tours take approximately 60 minutes.
Tuesday - Thursday: 1:00 PM & 3:00 PM
Friday - Sunday: 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, & 3:00 PM
2019 holiday event weekend
Friday, December 6: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Saturday, December 7: 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Sunday, December 8: 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Holiday tour & event admission prices
$10: Adults
the museum will be closed the following holidays in 2019
Tuesday, January 1 for New Year's Day
Sunday, April 21 for Easter
Sunday, May 12 for Mother's Day
Thursday, July 4 for Independence Day
Thursday, November 28 for Thanksgiving
Tuesday, December 24 for Christmas Eve
Wednesday, December 25 for Christmas Day
Tuesday, December 31 for New Year's Eve
The first floors of the mansion and Ellwood-Nehring House are wheelchair accessible. Both levels of the Visitor Center are wheelchair accessible
VISITOR CENTER EXHIBIT GALLERIES
The Visitor Center galleries are free and open to the public year-round. Exhibits include a variety of long- and short- term displays.
visitor center hours (march - november)
Tuesday - Sunday: 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM
visitor center hours (December - february)
Tuesday - Friday: 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Situated on a ten-acre estate, the museum campus features grassy lawns, a wooded area, formal gardens, two native garden areas, and the Berg Garden. The gardens reflect two generations of the Ellwood family and incorporate changing ideas about architecture and the landscape. Influenced by Harriet Ellwood's passion for Victorian collecting of exotic plant types and May Ellwood's pursuit of an Arts and Crafts garden, the grounds are a perfect place to explore. The gardens and grounds are open dawn to dusk and can be explored seven days a week without a tour guide.
The museum offers a variety of educational programs for all ages throughout the year.
ELLWOOD EXPLORERS
generously funded by the cy miller foundation
Ellwood Explorers is a series of monthly family programs offered from April through December. All programs are free of charge and last approximately one hour. Programs take place rain or shine. Please see below for the 2019 Ellwood Explorers schedule.
BROWN BAG LUNCH/LOCAL LORE
Adult Lecture Series
presented in partnership with the dekalb county history center
partially funded by the mary e. stevens concert and lecture fund
Brown Bag Lunch /Local Lore is a series of lecture programs related to history, collections care, and historic preservation. Once a month, a knowledgeable speaker will present an hour-long program at a site in DeKalb County. All programs are free of charge and open to the public.
DIGITAL PHOTO COLLECTION
Portions of the museum's collection of historic photographs have been scanned and uploaded to SmugMug, a digital photo sharing platform. Click the button below to access the collection.
click here to access our digital photo collection
School field trips are free of charge.
Due to space limitations inside the mansion, the maximum number of students we can accommodate at one time is 45.
We prefer to host field trips in the morning and can begin as early as 9:00 AM. School tours cannot be scheduled for 1:00 PM or 3:00 PM. School tours are available Tuesday through Friday. The museum is closed on Mondays.
Lunches can be brought and eaten on the grounds. The Hearthside Room in the Visitor Center may be available as a backup in case of inclement weather. Please contact our office for availability.
We appreciate chaperones, but we ask that you limit parent chaperones to 2 adults per visit - not including teachers and staff.
We offer tours specifically designed for elementary-aged students. Please see below for details.
Time Travelers
2nd Grade Program
Students will discover how historical documents and artifacts can lead to answers to historical questions. During a guided tour of the mansion, students will learn how the building itself is a historical artifact that provides a look into the past.
Students will be introduced to Isaac Ellwood and the barbed wire industry in DeKalb, learning how barbed wire impacted the lives of the Ellwood family and why Isaac Ellwood was important to the development of DeKalb.
Program Logistics
The program lasts 90 minutes. Please call our office at 815-756-4609 or email Audrey King at king@ellwoodhouse.org for more information or to book this program.
4TH & 5TH GRADE PROGRAM
Students see and feel what life was like for those individuals who worked for the Ellwood family around the turn of the twentieth century. While touring the mansion's work areas and staff living quarters, students will try hands-on some of the jobs done by staff members.
The program familiarizes students with differences in lifestyle between the Ellwood family and their working class staff. Students will gain an appreciation for the complexity and physicality of working at the Ellwood House. Students will also learn about the immigration experience and how education, language, and practical skills determine the types of jobs available to the Ellwood House staff.
FAMILY TOUR PASSES
Museum family passes, including free admission to a regularly scheduled tour for up to five children and two adults, are available to borrow through the DeKalb Public Library's Children's Department. Passes must be used within one week of check-out and are available from March 1 through November 14. Before your visit, click the button below to access additional information and activities.
click here to access the pre-visit materials
The museum presents a variety of special events throughout the year.
MUSIC AT THE MANSION
June 12 - August 7, 2019 (Wednesday evenings)
Pre-Show 6:30 PM Main Show 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Join us this summer for the 2019 Music at the Mansion concert series. Each Wednesday evening from June 12 to August 7 (except July 3), free 90-minute performances in a variety of genres will be presented on the front lawn of the mansion.
POPS at the Mansion (CANCELLED)
Mary J. Harris Band
Sponsors: DeKalb County OnLine
Rat Pack at the Mansion
Chicago Rat Pack Tribute Band
Margaritaville at the Mansion
Sunday, June 30 (rescheduled from June 19)
Mr. Myers Band
Sponsor: Tom & Jerry's of Sycamore
Blues at the Mansion
Johnny & The Boomers
(Pre-Show: Dave 'DK' Kolars)
Sponsor: Claesson Carpet Cleaning
Salsa at the Mansion
Salsa del Norte
Sponsor: The Law Office of Michael P. Coghlan, LLC
Country at the Mansion
Back Country Roads
Sponsor: Bill Finucane Family
Jukebox at the Mansion
The Elderly Brothers
Big Band at the Mansion
Jazz in Progress
Sponsors: FunME Events
Live music at the Ellwood House Museum is partially supported by the Farny R. Wurlitzer Foundation Fund
ELLWOOD SUMMER FESTIVAL
Bring the whole family for a day of history, art, music, and activities on the grounds of the museum campus.
WINE ON THE TERRACE
Enjoy an evening of fine wine, delicious appetizers, and music in the incomparable setting of the Ellwood House terraces and gardens.
Kick off your holiday season with a visit to the elegantly decorated mansion. Guided mansion tours will run from November 15 through 30, with self-guided tours available during the annual Holiday Event Weekend, December 6-8.
The museum offers three unique rental spaces on ten acres of gardens and grounds.
ELLWOOD-NEHRING HOUSE
A site of unmatched elegance, the Ellwood-Nehring House is the perfect venue for a small reception, rehearsal dinner, or wedding ceremony and is a beautiful backdrop for photographs.
1899 Tudor Revival style mansion with beautiful architectural detail and woodwork throughout
Maximum capacity: Up to 80 for reception-style seating, up to 54 banquet-style, up to 50 theater-style
Accessible via stairs or ramp
Two restrooms, one of which is ADA compliant
Rental includes first floor only (second floor unavailable)
Rental dates & times
March 1 - June 30 & September 1 - November 30
Tuesday - Thursday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday & Saturday: 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Photography sessions can be scheduled Tuesday-Sunday by appointment.
Space Rental: $350/hour
Interior Photography Sessions: $150/hour (one hour minimum)
Rental fees are charged for the time needed for set up and take down of food service and decorations by renter/caterer. Discounts available for use of multiple facilities on the same date.
On-site staff person
Set up of tables & chairs (linens & decorations are not provided)
If no alcohol is served, any caterer can be used for rentals of the Ellwood-Nehring House. Alcohol service requires approved caterers. The Ellwood-Nehring House can be fan cooled but is not air conditioned.
For availability and more information please contact Donna Gable, Director of Visitor Services by e-mailing dgable@ellwoodhouse.org.
Since 1967, the Ellwood House gardens have been a memorable setting for outdoor wedding ceremonies.
Space available for parties of up to 80
Weather alternative space available
Views of the mansion and 4 distinct gardens on 10 acres
May 15 - October 15
rental times
Garden weddings may be scheduled for before 12:00 PM or after 5:00 PM. The gardens are not available for weddings between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM.
The garden wedding fee is $500. Discounts are available for use of multiple facilities on the same date.
Use of garden for ceremony and for rehearsal the day before
Use of the Hearthside Room in the Visitor Center as back up in case of inclement weather (chairs provided in Hearthside Room)
Use of Visitor Center restrooms
Use of grounds and building exteriors for photography
Staff person in the Visitor Center
Renters must make their own provisions for a wedding officiant. Chairs are not provided for garden weddings.
No alcohol is allowed on the grounds. Outdoor rentals are limited to ceremonies only. Outdoor receptions are not allowed.
HEARTHSIDE ROOM
Located in the Visitor Center, the Hearthside Room is a charming spot for an intimate reception, rehearsal dinner, shower,
or wedding ceremony.
Building modeled after the original 1911 multi-car garage, with a fireplace mantle originally located in the Ellwood House
Two pairs of French doors open to a small patio with a view of the woods, mansion, and the Little House
Bad weather back up site for garden weddings
Capacity: 80 (reception, banquet, or theater style)
Building and restrooms meet ADA standards
Located on first floor of two-story Visitor Center
March - November
Tuesday - Sunday: 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Alcohol cannot be served. Any caterer can be used.
Tuesday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM: $50/hour
Tuesday - Friday, 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM: $75/hour
Saturday & Sunday 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM: $75/hour
Saturday & Sunday 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM: $50/hour
Saturday & Sunday 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM: $75/hour
Setup of tables & chairs (linens & decorations not provided)
The Ellwood House Association is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that relies on the generosity of visitors and supporters to fulfill its mission.
Ellwood House members enjoy a full year of exclusive benefits and experiences including special events, programs, and discounts, all while providing crucial support for programs, exhibits, and restoration.
Donate / Become a member
All members receive the following benefits:
Free tour admission to the Ellwood House and Ellwood-Nehring House for one year
Invitations to special members' only events, such as the annual Holiday Members' Night
A subscription to the museum's quarterly newsletter, the "Ellwood House Herald"
A 10% discount on all items in the Museum Shop
($25/year, $48/two years)
Includes the benefits listed above for one person for one year.
Includes the benefits listed above for one household for one year.
Includes Family Membership benefits + 10% off rental rates in the Hearthside Room.
($100/year, $190/two years)
Includes Contributing Membership benefits + two free guest passes for our standard tour or the annual Holiday Open House.
($250/year)
Includes Contributing Membership benefits + four free guest passes for our standard tour or the annual Holiday Open House.
Includes Sponsor Membership benefits + one custom tour arranged at your convenience for your family or friends.
($1,000/year)
Includes Patron Membership benefits + one free use of the Hearthside Room for your private party.
For more information about memberships contact Scott Tews, Assistant Director by e-mailing tews@ellwoodhouse.org or calling 815-756-4609.
The complex of buildings is both the property of the DeKalb Park District and the Ellwood House Association, Inc. (which runs the entire complex as a museum). The DeKalb Park District provides for building maintenance, repairs, utilities, tree care, mowing, and snow removal of Ellwood Park. The remainder of funds needed for restoration, collections, research, and museum operations must be raised from a variety of sources.
We work with individuals, corporations, foundations, and government agencies to support every facet of the museum. Individuals may join as a member, contribute to a special campaign, or make a general donation to the museum's greatest needs. The Ellwood Society engages individuals who have included the Ellwood House Museum in their estate plans or have established planned gifts to the museum. Corporations may support the Ellwood House in a variety of ways, such as sponsoring an event or exhibit.
For more information contact Brian Reis, Executive Director by emailing breis@ellwoodhouse.org or calling 815-756-4609.
The Ellwood House is pleased to announce a three-year mansion restoration challenge grant in conjunction with the Jeffris Family Foundation of Janseville, Wisconsin. Please click the button below for more information about this exciting project.
The Ellwood House Museum relies on a strong team of board members, staff, interns, and dedicated volunteers. If you would like to join our team, please see below for current opportunities.
Selenia Rolfe Towle Teague Education Intern
The goal of this education internship is to assist in the creation and execution of the museum's educational programming. The intern will work closely with museum staff to deliver guided tours as well as youth and adult programming.
Application Deadline: April 15
Internship runs from May through August
Includes a $500 stipend
Tour Guide & Museum Operations Intern
The goal of the Tour Guide & Museum Operations internship is to assist during the museum's summer season by delivering one-hour guided historic house tours, supporting museum operations in the Visitor Center, and aiding in the setup and execution of the Music at the Mansion concert series.
William C. Lundberg Internship at the Berg Garden
The William C. Lundberg intern will work with museum staff and volunteers to care for the Berg Garden. Originally planted in 1903, the garden was reestablished through the generosity of Bill and Patsy Lundberg in 2013.
Jerry & Annette Johns Collections Intern
The goal of the collections internship is to gain hands-on experience in the care, cataloging, and storage of museum artifacts. Working with museum staff, the collections intern will participate in the care of the museum's historic structures and collection of over 6,000 objects.
Internship runs from August through early December
Volunteers are an essential part of our team. With your knowledge and passion, we are able to share the history of the museum campus with thousands of visitors each year. Click 'Become a Volunteer' to see current opportunities and sign up for an upcoming training session.
Guides conduct one-hour tours of the Ellwood Mansion and Ellwood-Nehring House for visitors of all ages and backgrounds. Tour guide training is offered twice a year.
Volunteers in the Visitor Center greet visitors to the museum and act as cashiers at the reception desk and museum shop. Visitor Center training is ongoing and can be scheduled March through November.
The museum offers two tour programs designed specifically for grades 2-5. Field trip volunteers assist staff with delivering these tours for school groups. Training is ongoing and can be scheduled March through November.
Volunteers assist museum staff in presenting a variety of events and programs throughout the year including concerts, lectures, the Ellwood Summer Festival and the annual holiday event. Training is ongoing and can be scheduled March through November.
For more information, contact Audrey King, by emailing king@ellwoodhouse.org or calling 815-756-4609.
The Ellwood House Museum is a historic mansion situated on ten acres of parkland in the heart of DeKalb, Illinois. The museum campus consists of seven historic structures (including the 1879 Ellwood Mansion and 1899 Ellwood-Nehring House), four gardens, and 6,000 square feet of exhibit space in the Patience Ellwood Towle Visitor Center, a converted and expanded 1912 multi-car garage. Originally built for barbed wire entrepreneur Isaac Ellwood, the Mansion was home to three generations of the Ellwood family from 1879 to 1965. In 1965, the Ellwood Mansion was given to the DeKalb Park District by Mrs. May Ellwood and her three children. In 2011, Mrs. Shirley Nehring donated the Ellwood-Nehring House to the non-profit Ellwood House Association. Today the Association operates the entire site as a museum.
The mission of the Ellwood House Association is to engage visitors with authentic examples of ingenuity and architecture by sharing the Ellwood mansion, gardens, and museum campus.
Responsibly achieve our goals through historical accuracy and financial sustainability.
Preserve and conserve the historic structures, collections, and landscape entrusted to our care.
Serve a diverse audience through engaging educational programs, tours, and exhibits.
Provide an outstanding visitor experience which fosters a richer appreciation for and exploration of local history and the Ellwood museum campus.
Our vision is for a dynamic museum campus, deep-rooted in our community, providing connections between the past and today, inspiring creativity, and sharing a sense of wonder.
STAFF & BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Donna Gable
Director of Visitor Services
dgable@ellwoodhouse.org
Audrey King
Curator of Education and Interpretation
king@ellwoodhouse.org
Brian Reis
breis@ellwoodhouse.org
Scott Tews
tews@ellwoodhouse.org
Lee Blocks
William C. Lundberg Intern
at the Berg Garden
Destiny Bons
Resident Intern
Natalie Bradshaw
Kendall Hampton
Mackenzie Luzin
Danielle Newman
Avi Samuels
Interpretation Intern
Cameron Simpson
Kelli Bender
Timothy Conklin
Thecla Cooler
Mat Emken
DeKalb Park District
Steve Faivre
Director Emeritus
Jerry Johns
Lizbeth Roman
Rod Schairer
Carolyn Swafford
Amanda Wielgus
Rachel Xidis
Isaac Leonard Ellwood was born in Salt Springville, New York on August 3, 1833. His parents were people of modest means. Already ambitious as a young man, he drove a mule team on the Erie Canal. In 1851 he made his way west to seek his fortune in the gold fields of California. He clerked in a hardware store in Sacramento and saved his earnings hoping to establish his own business. In 1855, Ellwood made his way to DeKalb County, Illinois, where several of his brothers had already settled. Here he found work on the large farm of William Miller near Kingston. Isaac married Miller's daughter Harriet in 1859 and soon established a hardware store on Main Street in DeKalb.
Keenly aware of the needs of farmers for a cheap durable fencing material through his hardware business, Ellwood began to tinker with ways to improve fencing. In 1874 he abandoned his own idea and purchased a one-half interest in DeKalb farmer Joseph Glidden's barbed wire patent for $265. The two soon formed a partnership and established the world's first barbed wire factory. By 1879, fifty million pounds of barbed wire were being produced annually and Ellwood was well on his way to becoming one of the wealthiest men in Illinois. This wealth enabled him to build a palatial home for his family on a large property at the edge of DeKalb.
FENCING FRONTIERS
the barbed wire story
In the 1870s, three men from DeKalb, Illinois began tinkering with an idea for cheap, durable fencing. They were: Joseph F. Glidden, a farmer; Jacob Haish, a lumber dealer; and Isaac L. Ellwood, a hardware merchant. With a simple twist of metal, the lives of these three men and the future of the American West were changed forever.
Joseph Glidden made his first barbed wire in the kitchen of his farmhouse, using a coffee mill to twist the barbs into shape. Working in his barn he then utilized a grindstone to twist two strands of wire together after placing the handmade barbs on one strand of the wire. After making several hundred feet of wire in this manner, he fenced his wife's vegetable garden to keep stray animals out.
Glidden applied for a patent in October 1873; however, it was not granted until November 24, 1874. Meanwhile, Ellwood quickly recognized the superiority of Glidden's concept over his own, and in July 1874 he purchased a one-half interest in Glidden's yet-to-be issued patent for $265. DeKalb folklore relates that it was Mrs. Ellwood who saw the promise of Glidden's wire.
Glidden and Ellwood soon formed a partnership called the Barb Fence Company and began the manufacture of barbed wire in DeKalb. In the first year of 1874 only 10,000 lbs. of barbed wire were produced, largely by hand. The following year the company built its first factory with a steam engine and machines to mechanize the barbing of the wire. Output rose dramatically and in 1875 more than 600,000 lbs. were manufactured.
In 1876 Glidden sold the remaining interest in his patent to Washburn & Moen Co., the largest U.S. wire manufacturer, for $60,000 plus royalty rights. Backed by ample capital, the barbed wire business soon began to assume gigantic proportions. According to The DeKalb County Manufacturer, 2,840,000 lbs. of barbed wire were produced in 1876, 12,863,000 lbs. in 1877, 26,655,000 lbs. in 1878, and 50,337,000 lbs. in 1879.
To preserve their monopoly, Washburn & Moen and Isaac Ellwood & Company purchased the rights to many prior and subsequent patents related to barbed wire. Years of litigation followed between the holders of the Glidden patent and other patentholders, including Jacob Haish, over priority in the invention of the first practical barbed wire. In 1892, the United States Supreme Court awarded precedence to Joseph Glidden because of his original claim that the twisting of the two strands of wire holds the barbs in place. The Court declared: "In the law of patents, it is the last step that wins."
Before barbed wire could achieve widespread use throughout the West, it had to be accepted by ranchers and farmers. Sensing that Texas would be the largest single market for the new invention, Ellwood sent the team of Henry Sanborn and J.P. Warner to Houston in 1875 to promote and sell barbed wire. They found Texas seething with controversy between the free grassers, who wanted to maintain the open range, and the nesters, who advocated fields protected by fences. Even those who were in favor of fencing scoffed at the idea that a light-weight barbed wire fence could restrain the wild Texas Longhorn cattle. There was also concern that the sharp barbs would inflict wounds on cattle. If the cuts became infected, the cattle could become diseased and die.
Because of these controversies, Sanborn and Warner failed to sell much barbed wire. This situation changed when a 21-year-old sales-man named John W. Gates was hired by Ellwood. Arriving in Texas, Gates obtained permission to build a barbed wire corral in San Antonio's Military Plaza. He announced that he intended to demonstrate that this fence could contain even the most wild Texas longhorns and offered to take all bets on the outcome. Gates' bravado soon aroused the interest of many cattlemen. When the fenced enclosure was complete, he had wild Longhorn bulls driven into the corral. The animals, aroused by the taunts of the onlookers, were provoked repeatedly to charge the barbed wire. The fences held and Gates soon began to sell barbed wire to the cattlemen by the railcar load.


Tournament Store will run through Feb. 6th. Any orders place after the 6th will be shipped to home! All Product is in Adult sizes.
If you would like to pick up your purchased product at the Tournament, Please use the discount code #freesignature at checkout.


school year 2018/19 no longer accepting applications!
school year 2019/20: no longer accepting applications!
If you have submitted a complete application, you will receive email confirmation within ten that your application has been processed. The actual admission process begins in May.


Learn more about the wonderful properties of mushrooms and their potential in application against a number of diseases, including cancer from Paul Stamets, a leading authority in medicinal mushrooms. His group was funded with a 2.1 million grant from NIH to study the use of Turkey Tail as an adjunct therapy to radioactivity in breast cancer patients.
It was found in this study that the NK cells increased in a dose dependent basis over a period of 4 weeks. Paul gave an emotional testimonial about his mother who was diagnosed with a 5.5 cm diameter metastatic tumor – stage 4 breast cancer. A doctor recommended turkey tail as an adjunctive option. Two years later, his mother stood with him on the stage as you will see in the video, completely free of cancer.
Turkey tail is one of the key ingredients of Immune Power Plus, a supplement that we use at Hope4Cancer to support the immune system along with our other non-toxic cancer therapies.
Would love to find out what manufacturer you recommend and your protocol Please!! And Thank You!!
Turkey tail is one of the key ingredients in a Hope4Cancer formulated supplement, Immune Power Plus, which is part of most of our patients' treatment protocol. You can obtain that by calling Pacific Medical Solutions at 619-825-6884.


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Here are the Black Friday ads we have from Meijer. Click an ad below to view the Meijer Black Friday sale ad from that particular year. If you are looking for a Meijer Black Friday ad that we do not currently have, please contact us and we'll do our best to track it down for you.


It may take a village to raise a child, but what about raising up an old schoolhouse that needs a new foundation? Turns out that takes a village, too.
The Creswell Heritage Foundation is that village, a seven-member board, along with community volunteers, all of whom have seen the value in saving the historic building at 195 S. Second St. in Creswell.
The 143-year-old building has had quite a life so far, first as the schoolhouse from 1875 to 1896 at another location. When moved to its present site, it served as a church from 1900 to 1926, doubling as Red Cross headquarters during World War I. For the longest time, from 1927 to 1979, it was the home of the Creswell Civic Improvement Club for women, whose members carried out many community improvement projects. They housed a library there, which they opened to the public one day a week.
In 1980, the club deeded the house to the city, and it served as the city library, open six days a week, until 2004, when Creswell voters opted for a tax-supported library district and a new library.
Then came silence. Or crickets, as it were. For almost 10 years the house stood vacant, but this didn't mean things weren't happening. In 2007 it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. And from 2009 to 2011, a Save the Schoolhouse effort worked to stabilize the building.
The city gave community members time to organize and come up with a plan to save the building. The Creswell Heritage Foundation formed in January 2017, and in March 2018, the city transferred ownership of the building to the group.
Since the Creswell Heritage Foundation formed, its members have rolled up their collective sleeves to start moving the building through several phases of restoration, with help from Corvallis-based historic preservation architect, Susan Licht. For its ongoing commitment and efforts, the group has been named Volunteer of the Month.
The first restoration phase, underway presently, is to replace the foundation and the front porch by the end of May, they hope.
That the renovation project will take a few years is not surprising considering the commitment it takes to secure funding for each phase. McCoy applies for grants, and so far The Kinsman Foundation, the Oregon Cultural Trust, The Ford Family Foundation, and the National Trust for Historic Preservation have contributed funds.
Good old-fashioned community garage sales help, too. McCoy and Howard held several sales last year and participated in the city's annual garage sale.
"And we collect bottles and cans. That helps pay for a lot of the utilities and basic expenses. Verlean is in charge of the bottle drop," Howard says.
Every little bit helps. Clearly, the building means something to everyone involved.
McCoy used to volunteer in the library, and then stepped up to serve as library director when longtime director Joanne Campbell had to leave. "I have many, many memories in that building," McCoy says.
Thanks to the Creswell Heritage Foundation, the fixing up is really happening.
Peeling away the layers of the building both literally and figuratively, members of the heritage foundation are enjoying the surprises revealed, some of which McCoy is keeping at her house for the time being. They have found glass bottles, wallpaper behind wood paneling, piles and piles of old Register-Guard newspapers beneath the floor as insulation, and a mummified cat. Yep, a feline completely preserved.
The rest of the Creswell Heritage Foundation board members are Donald Ehrich, Cheri Spaulding, Todd Kenefsky, and Anna Dolan.
Dolan used to volunteer in the old library with McCoy.


Thanks so much for entering my competition lovely ladies.....I am sorry that I couldn't send you all prizes.
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Brian Allen is from Lake Jackson, Texas. He is an artist working in the fields of sound and visual art.
As a trombonist, composer and improviser, he has performed with Anthony Braxton, Dave Ballou, Gerald Cleaver, Mark Dresser, Ellery Eskelin, Satoko Fujii Duo and Orchestra NY, Frank Gratkowski, Drew Gress, Tony Malaby, Tom Rainey, Roswell Rudd, and Michael Sarin.
Brian has released five CDs: Synapse – Trio with Tony Malaby and Tom Rainey, Duo (with Reuben Radding,) Solo Trombone, Brain Killer, SKETCHEE and toured extensively.
Brian is a recent recipient of a Meet the Composer Global Connections Grant for Mexico in 2007, named a finalist in 2005 Antti Rissanen Jazz Trombone Competition in Kotka, Finland, and directed, composed and arranged for Burnin!, The Texas Tech Jazz Trombone Band, winner of the 2005 ETW Jazz Trombone Ensemble Competition. In 2003, Brian was awarded a residency from Diverse Works, of Houston, to present new works with Brain Killer.
He has had compositions premiered at several international, national and regional festivals, including the 2004 ITF in Ithaca, 2006 Midwest Electronic Music Festival, 2006 SCI Conference at Rice University, 2005 ETW, TMEA and TBA Conferences. His compositions include pieces for wind ensemble, electronica, chamber ensembles, Mexican Banda, rock and/or roll, and jazz.
Dedicated to education, Brian teaches privately and at Brazosport College. Brian has studied with Don Lucas and Robert Diehl at Texas Tech University with a Masters in Composition and Bachelors in Performance.
Brian is currently developing new projects and means of expression in a broader context through the integration of the visual and aural arts.
Brian Allen's Brainkiller Mexico Tour and CD Release!


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Perfect Moment – WPA Mapplethorpe Exhibit (Film 9:48)
Original Performance on August 2, 1989
Documentary Film: Linda Lewett, Matt Dibble, Maida Withers
1989 – Video taped in 1989 at the height of the NEA censorship controversy. Footage appeared on Oprah! and on newscasts across the country, and in 2011 for Culture Wars: Then and Now at the Corcoran. The exhibition of photographs by Robert Mapplethorpe was mounted at the Washington Project for the Arts after the Corcoran Gallery of Art was pressured to cancel. Interviews feature curator Philip Brookman and James Fitzpatrick, Esq. Linda Lewett produced and edited, Matt Dibble on camera, and Maida Withers posed the questions to patrons entering and exiting the exhibition in Washington, DC at WPA located on 7th and D Streets NW, Washington, DC.
In 2014 Corcoran Gallery of Art began to be dismantled and assets distributed between National Gallery of Art (collections) and George Washington University (building and education degree program). Some say that the Mapplethorpe debacle, turning down the exhibition because of fear of retribution from the National Endowment for the Arts, was a fatal decision that is one of the contributors in the default of continuation of the Gallery today. Corcoan Gallery no longer exists, but the historic FLAGG Building houses the Corcoran School of the Arts and Design. The GW Theatre and Dance Program is part of the Corcoran School in the Columbian School of the Arts and Sciences. Maida Withers, Professor, has been part of GW since 1975 where she has been instrumental in developing BA, MA, MFA programs.
Linda Lewett
Matt Dibble
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Most of us have been to staff holiday parties, and we have some pretty good stories to tell as a result. And it's safe to say that the vast majority of those stories don't involve heroism, or, say, acts of kindness. What we remember are the outlandish acts of often-intoxicated co-workers abandoning common sense and reason in favor of impulse and, well, stupidity.
In college, I worked at a microbrewery with two local restaurants. For a holiday celebration, management decided to get everyone together (a good idea) and let the brew taps flow endlessly (possibly the worst idea ever). The evening culminated in an actual crowd fight, the arrival of police, and several arrests. And in case you're curious, I was a wallflower at the event. Trust me, watching all of that nonsense go down was amusement enough.
If you are a small business owner, you're not looking to provide that kind of holiday entertainment. You just want to throw a nice little shindig and go home to your family. No witness statements to the police, no punches thrown, no legal liabilities. Here's how to prevent a fa-la-la-lalawsuit against you, your company, and your employees.
Alcohol Most people expect a little liquid merriment at a work holiday party, and you might want to provide some. That's fine, but consider safeguards to prevent access to alcohol by people under twentyone. Contributing to the delinquency of a minor is no small deal, and, remember, we are trying to avoid police involvement. You could have wristbands or hire a bartender who checks Ids. Also, consider instituting a work party policy that states minors under twenty-one who drink, and any adults who get them alcohol, will be terminated. Having drink tickets or a cash bar will deter excessive drinking, which is often the source of bad behavior—and legal issues. At the very least, provide cab vouchers for anyone who needs one. Trust me, paying for a taxi ride is cheaper than paying for a lawsuit that may be thrown your way if things take a wrong turn.
Sexual Harassment Sometimes when people enjoy the eggnog a bit too much, they cross lines they wouldn't otherwise go near during a regular workday. While the illegal actions of an employee against another employee may not have legal consequences for you as a small business owner, the best bet for everyone is to prevent an incident from happening. Several days before the party, provide employees with copies of your company's policy against sexual harassment, and remind them that appropriate behavior is expected at the party. A simple recap may help keep the rules fresh in everyone's mind.
Religious Freedom Remember that people have the freedom to practice – or not practice – their religion of choice. Don't force anyone to participate in any type of religious activity, or even the party itself; doing so can infringe upon rights and create a hostile work environment. While you do have the freedom to host a religion-specific holiday party, as long as you don't force attendance, consider a holiday event that embraces a variety of traditions in decoration, food, and theme. Inclusivity will prevent otherwise marginalized people from feeling defensive, a good thing in general and a lawsuit deterrent to boot.
And in the midst of all these rules, remember to have a good time. Breaking out your eighties dance moves when the DJ plays Wham's "Last Christmas" is the kind of thing that makes everyone smile. Within some reasonable parameters, you can enjoy a fun holiday staff party – with no lawyers involved. Unless, of course, you happen to work at a law firm.


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Moza MOIN Pocket Gimbal Camera
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The imaging solution experts at MOZA would like to announce the launch of MOIN CAMERA - an innovative pocket gimbal camera combo with a built-in 2.45" touch screen and 120° FOV Lens. This MOIN CAMERA is designed to inspire all content creators to "Seize the world in hand."
The MOIN Camera's innovative 2.45" touch screen allows users to monitor the camera's view and control all camera settings. Just tap the screen to access the easy-to-use graphical user interface. The camera has a 120° FOV Lens, great for capturing selfie videos or establishing shots of vast landscapes. The MOIN CAMERA will improve your video-making skills by allowing you, the content creator, to focus on the subject.
MOIN CAMERA offers an elevated filming experience with built-in high-quality stereo microphones. This stereo pair of microphones features improved pickup performance, intelligent noise reduction, uncolored sound and high fidelity audio. The MOIN CAMERA combines high-end film production equipment functions into a small, convenient, affordable, palm-sized package.
MOIN CAMERA packs into the handle an innovative touch screen control system, integrated image processor, and "Deep Red" anti-shake motor control algorithm. Even while filming on the move, the MOIN CAMERA produces ultra-smooth footage because of professional cinema industry technology such as 3-axis stabilization.
The MOIN Camera has a powerful 1/2.3" sensor that produces high-quality images with low noise. The camera can take 12MP photos, 4K video at 60fps, and 8x slow motion. The camera also features Face Tracking, First Person View (FPV), Panorama, and Time-Lapse mode. Smooth shots for every moment with the powerful MOIN CAMERA.
Only coming in at 176g means the MOIN CAMERA is lighter than a full-sized chocolate bar! The MOIN Camera's internal battery can operate for 145 minutes and be fully charged in 90 min. Ultra-lightweight and long battery means you can capture life's most significance anywhere at any time. When you're done filming, download the video clips to a smartphone and use the MOZA Artist App to intelligentially edit the video, add filters, effects, music, and other more.
MOIN CAMERA uses Intelligent Silent Transfer to speed up transfer time between the smartphone and the stored media. The MOZA Artist App can also be set to import all media stored on the MOIN CAMERA automatically. During this mode, the gimbal and smartphone will remain connected via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi while the files are transferred.
Take MOIN CAMERA with you and capture life's most important moments from travel blogs to family time, parties, concerts, active sports, outdoor events, weddings, and more.


"We are excited to announce that the 1st Annual South Hills Christian Church (SHCC) Parents Day Out (PDO) Holiday Bazaar is scheduled for Saturday, November 13 from 9 AM to 3 PM. We would be honored to have you participate in this year's event. The SHCC PDO Holiday Bazaar will be the main fundraiser for the PDO program at SHCC with all the profits directly benefiting our program. We will have parents, teachers, and members of the church volunteering their time and energy to help make this event a success. We hope you can join us for our 1st Holiday Bazaar!"
2 chairs are provided. Electricity is limited. Late fees are being waived.


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Music Manual TV
The Merrylees
Having once had their music described as 'Psychedelic Western Pop', Scottish quartet, The Merrylees are turning listeners on their heads, bringing a very much needed lively, wholesome sound. Since starting out in 2012, the lads have played the likes of T in the Park and supported 60's rock legends, The Zombies.
About 7 months ago, they released their debut double A-side single, For You / The Coroner and the response has been phenomenal, gaining the interest of artists such as The Coral.
With its eerie introduction, 'For You' captures the described psychedelia with tints of the past, making the track feel incredibly nostalgic yet fresh, untouched by the conventional corrupted late 60's indie-psych movement. Brilliantly tuned to hold a whisper-like breeze, disorientated perplexing of the mind, using the vocals to almost soothe the hair-raising tension of the mischievous western sound. Creating an imagery of swirling Native Americans and dustbowl consumed ranches, tinged with a rather quest-seeking message. The prominent talent The Merrylees possess is very much shown within this offering by making this track so spectral and unquestionably universal, giving the impression that it is worthy than so much more than just some average track.
With an electrically fast introduction, 'The Coroner' opens our eyes to another side of The Merrylees were their musical capability is concerned... Again, we are faced with an uneasy sound that keeps us on our toes, eagerly awaiting the next twist around the corner, hearts racing and heads pounding, the addictive sound pulls minds closer. Thoroughly enjoyable and enticing, the track has a dimension different to one you'd expect from just some wannabe psychedelia group, they aren't afraid to step out and reveal their prowess or present a sound totally gripping to the ear.
The Coroner by The Merrylees
The Merrylees have an undeniable impressive future career ahead of them, a career of which I am glad to have been around at the beginning. Without any further or due, here's a smashing interview, The Music Manual got with The Merrylees...
What brought The Merrylees together?
Bert Jansch, Neil Young, Jackon C. Frank, Simon & Garfunkel, Davy Graham, Ennio Morricone, The Beatles, Gram Parsons, The La's, The Beach Boys, The Band, The Coral, Love, Nuggets, Bob Dylan, Richard Hawley, Leonard Cohen, The Doors, The Sopranos...
Why 'The Merrylees'?
That's a secret.
How would you define yourselves?
Somebody once described our music as 'Psychedelic Western Pop' and that seems to have stuck, but we don't want to be put in a box. We just want to move people with our songs and whatever we do we'll always be The Merrylees. That's all you need to know.
Where do you feel holds the best opportunities to get your music out there?
Online things like Facebook and YouTube are great for sharing your music but in my opinion they don't stand up to playing live.
How has the response been for your debut single 'For You / The Coroner'?
We've not heard a bad word about the single so we're pleased. I think it's a great introduction to the band and can't wait to show people where we can take it.
What's been the most exciting thing to happen to you so far within your career in music?
We don't tend to get excited much but getting to play the Friday night at T in The Park was special...
Where was the best venue you've ever played?
Off the top of my head, The Queens Hall in Edinburgh. It's this big concert hall where we supported The Zombies a few months ago. We sounded massive that night.
Best tracks to play live?
It changes all the time for me but right now its 'The Coroner'. We add an instrumental section live and Ryan plays this evil guitar part. Instant goose bumps.
Who do you look up to for guidance in your music?
In terms of the actual music we look to each other and our record collections. For everything else we have a group of friends and musicians that are behind us every step of the way.
Are we going to be hearing big things from you in the next couple of years?
We're in the studio with Richard Hawley next month to record our next single, so I'm sure we'll come out with something special. Whether or not people will like it, I can't say.
Want to see The Merrylees live? Get down to Leaf on Bold St (Liverpool) to see them support the Allah-Las on Wednesday 21st August.
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Posted by Lo Jones at Saturday, August 17, 2013
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Trolls World Tour (and More!)
Episode 171 · April 15th, 2020 · 1 hr 16 mins
You may have heard about an upstart streaming service called Quibi—at least, you probably have if you watched the Super Bowl. It's an entire platform built around the premise that people often only have 10 minutes or less at a time to consume media. When we pitched this idea to our our sweatpants drawer, it said, "Well, bless their hearts", but we're going to watch a few anyway. We might just watch the whole catalog—we, um, have the time.
Once we're done with that (short content gets a short review; see how that works?), it's been awhile since we've played Made You Watch, our favorite game for Screeners who like to torture each other. Each host picks a movie for another and forces them to review it. Chris still hasn't forgotten the last time he played this game; maybe that's why he's not on this episode.
And last but not least (or maybe it is; we haven't gotten to the review yet), we had to twist Daniel's arm to pull this off, but we're going to review Trolls World Tour. It's a movie that was obviously made for the big screen, and a much bigger room better suited to the delighted screams of a few dozen children high on popcorn and Airheads, but we watched it at home, because what're ya gonna do?
Your turn: pick a segment from this episode, and review it for us on Facebook or Twitter. Everyone's an armchair critic now that we're using actual armchairs for the job, so join us!


We at Road to Freedom are proud to announce that we have officially partnered up with Lovebox where we will be on site for both days of the highly anticipated music festival (Friday 14th/Saturday 15th July) in order to raise awareness and funds which will all go towards the aid of refugees worldwide.
In the past few months we've had to helplessly witness one travesty after another unfold in our capital city of London. However, it is sometimes in the most testing of times that communities pull together like never before and refuse to give in to terror and tragedy.
One thing that is important to remember is that for other people across the globe, this living nightmare has become their everyday reality. Whether that be bombs falling on their homes at night, or making the perilous journey across the sea to get to a safe place, the fear we've briefly endured is something they are sadly accustomed too.
It's sometimes easy to overlook someone else's pain when we are dealing with our own but the turmoil refugees are currently enduring every single day is unquantifiable.
It goes without saying that music has the ability to unite and uplift people from all walks of life, like no other art form can and now more than ever we need to pull together to do what we can for those most in need.
We will be backstage both days at Lovebox interviewing artists and mingling among festival go-ers with our charity buckets, so if you see us please come and say hi and spread the word. On the Saturday we have also been given use of one of the festival tents, so please come and check out what we have in store for you there!
It's never too late to extend a hand of hope to those that need it the most.
We are pleased to announce that our container has now arrived in Syria and the aid is being distributed to those in need. It took a lot of hard work from all the RTF volunteers, but we got there in the end!
We loaded the container in Birmingham with 30 huge food pallets, along with donations of clothes, baby items, shoes, medical equipment and more. A special thanks goes to Moira and her friends who prepared 100 food parcels to go in the container.
The container has now arrived in Reef Latakia, a camp full of families in desperate need. We're very pleased to say that the food aid has been distributed to those in need and the families are able to go in and choose what they need the most from the donations.
Thank you to everyone who donated and made this a possibility! You can watch a video of the container arriving here.


Emerging from a cocoon, it sheds its former home and takes flight. With ease and grace, a delicate creature flutters from leaf to leaf. Landing on a flower, its fragile wings beat ever so slightly. The mariposa is truly a magnificent being. Flutter by, butterfly. It's time to head home. Bring its subtle elegance on to your walls with our beautiful butterfly art and posters.
Butterflies have fascinated us throughout the ages. As far back as ancient Egypt, they have inspired our animal art through paintings, carvings and jewellery. From Japanese folklore to Aztec civilisations, the Roman Empire to Ancient Greece, they have come to symbolise the personification of the soul.
In other cultures, they symbolise rebirth and transgender identity—through their ability to transform into a new, beautiful being, casting away their cocoon and former self. Reincarnate your walls with spectacular butterfly art for an interior full of soul.
Can the flapping of a Brazilian butterfly's wings trigger a tornado in Texas? Chaos theory pioneer Edward Lorenz used the image of a butterfly as a metaphor to explain the unpredictability of meteorological phenomena. According to the butterfly effect, small changes in our atmosphere can snowball into larger events later.
Butterflies tend to be quite harmless creatures though, preferring to fly from flower to flower and enjoy a sip of nectar rather than cause any trouble. But a beautiful butterfly fluttering by is sure to change the course of your day—for the better.
Dazzling pinions printed with a myriad of kaleidoscopic patterns. The beautiful wings of the butterfly capture our attention and attract our aesthetic admiration. For many of these flying beings, however, they are more than just eye candy—they're a lifeline.
While some enchant mates with a stunning coat of vivid colours, others camouflage themselves to evade prowling predators through leafy cloaks and deceptive eyespots. Colourise your cocoon with butterfly prints that allure your guests. Especialy the little ones.


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Christian Louboutin Outfits Cuba's Olympics Team
The footwear designer has created the Opening and Closing uniforms for the Cuban team.
By Katya Foreman on July 21, 2016
Christian Louboutin with Henri Tai and members of the Cuban national team in the official nonperformance outfit for the 2016 Olympic Games.
He's best known for his signature red-soled heels and recently branched out into beauty, but could accessories designer Christian Louboutin be mulling a clothing line? He's certainly been putting in some practice as codesigner of the official non-performance outfit for the Cuban national team for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio this summer.
Louboutin teamed with former professional handball player Henri Tai on the red-centric designs, to be worn by the athletes at formal occasions including the event's closing ceremony. Tai is founder of SportyHenri.com, a fledgling French men's e-concept store specializing in activewear and lifestyle clothing.
Featuring nods to Cuban heritage, the athletic-chic silhouette was also designed with input from the athletes themselves through a series of custom fittings in a Paris atelier. Unveiled at a global launch in Lisbon, Portugal, on Thursday hosted by actor and former Olympic athlete Pedro Lima, the outfit centers on sharply tailored jackets in red for men and beige for women bearing the Cuban flag on the breast pocket and a lucky five-pointed star at the back.
Footwear is also a key part of the look, bien sur. Styles include a calf leather high-top trainer and Naza Star loafer style for men and a kitten-heel sandal for female athletes.
"It's that elegance and fluidity of movement of someone who is so in control of their body that fascinates me. At the Olympics, it feels like these athletes put on performance gear and simultaneously turn into these superheroes that defy gravity, that defy time, that defy all rules of physics," said Louboutin. "We designed the celebratory outfit for the moment they turn back into humans, still in that glory moment, still in their light but heading back to the real world."


When in the Autumn of 2011 Yuan Yuan, from Beijing, and Omar, from Reggio Emilia (Italy), had the idea to open a 7 tables Italian trattoria in a hutong (old alley), lost in the maze of Beijing's historical town, friends and neighbours thought they were a crazy couple...and probably they were right. But crazy ideas when fuelled with love sometimes prove them right and that's how Mercante quickly became a name in the restaurant scene of Beijing first and abroad after.
In late 2014 another unique place in Beijing, right on the South bank of the Liangma River (Landmark River) became the location for Fiume, the second project of TGFG. Inspired by the cuisine of Emilia Romagna and loyal to the "Always Handmade" motto as its older brother Mercante, Fiume is a oasis of good food and down to earth atmosphere in Beijing's CBD and Embassy Area.
Omar's long time dream finally went true when in Autumn 2017 the third project of TGFG, Lievito, turned on its Italian Moretti Forni (pizza oven) and introduced to Beijing the first Gourmet Pizza. Modern interior defined by grey stone volumes and brass details together with our passion for premium ingredients and desire to experiment gave birth to a different place to eat a different pizza.


I have installed the scipy stack working correctly, but I can't to use jupyter notebook, installed with dnf install notebook command as superuser, when I try to execute with jupyter notebook command, the terminal shows: bash: jupytert: command not found, with superuser privilages and without it. I tried to reinstall and not allow, says is already installed. What can to do? I really need the jupyter notebook.


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Andrew Moravcsik (født i USA) er en amerikansk politolog og professor og formand for det såkaldte European Union Program på Princeton University.

Moravcsik står som grundlægger og vigtigste repræsentant for teorien om liberal intergovernmentalisme, som bygger oven på Robert Putnams two-level game teori. Hans forskningsinteresser ligger i international organisation, menneskerettighederne, europæisk integration samt USA's og Europas udenrigspolitik. Han er desuden medlem af Brookings Institution.

Litteratur
 Andrew Moravcsik: The Choice for Europe. Social Purpose and State Power from Messina to Maastricht. Cornell University Press, London 1999, 420 S., .
 Frank Schimmelfennig: Liberal Intergovernmentalism. In: Antje Wiener und Thomas Diez (Hrsg.): European Integration Theory. University Press, Oxford 2004, .

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Eksterne henvisninger

 Officiel hjemmeside

Politologer fra USA
Ansatte ved Princeton University

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The Sandiganbayan has denied the plea of Surigao del Sur Rep. Prospero Pichay Jr. to be allowed to challenge the sufficiency of the Ombudsman's evidence in connection with his P1.5-million graft and ethical misconduct case.
In a 10-page resolution dated Oct. 17, the court's Fifth Division said the prosecution's evidence was strong enough, and Pichay would have to prove his innocence to avoid conviction.
The court said the prosecution "adequately satisfied" the requirement to prove Pichay's commission of the crime and his participation in the alleged misuse of public funds for a 2010 international chess tournament held in his honor.
At the time, Pichay was also the acting chair of the Local Water Utilities Administration's (LWUA) board of trustees and the president of the National Chess Federation of the Philippines.
"There is more than prima facie evidence of Pichay's conflict of interest," the court said, pointing out that LWUA's sponsorship of the chess event required his approval.


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One Year of Drug Decriminalization in Oregon: Early Results Show 16,000 People Have Accessed Services through Measure 110 Funding & Thousands Have Avoided Arrest
Additional $270 Million to be Awarded to Community & Tribal Organizations Starting this Spring
Matt Sutton 212-613-8026
Portland, OR – February 1, 2021 – One year ago today, decriminalization of drug possession took effect in Oregon. The state's groundbreaking Measure 110 ballot initiative made Oregon the first state in the nation to decriminalize personal possession of all drugs and greatly expand access to health services. While the robust support infrastructure is still getting off the ground, early results show over 16,000 people have already been able to access services. Additionally, there has been a nearly 60% decrease in the amount of people who have been arrested for any drug offense (approximately 3,700 drug offense arrests in the first 10 months after decriminalization took effect compared to over 9,100 arrests in the same 10-month period of 2020 - specific breakdowns of possession compared to other drug offenses are not currently available).
The Measure 110 campaign was spearheaded by Drug Policy Action, the 501(c)(4) advocacy arm of the Drug Policy Alliance, and passed overwhelmingly by Oregon voters with a 17-point margin in the November 2020 election.
"Because these service numbers are being reported with only about 10 percent of the allocated funding having been distributed so far, and accounting for the time it takes for organizations to expand services once they receive the funding, it's important to understand these early results represent only a small fraction of what we ultimately expect to see in Oregon," said Theshia Naidoo, Managing Director of the Department of Legal Affairs at the Drug Policy Alliance. "By reducing arrests and increasing access to services, we are ensuring that people are no longer saddled with the life-long consequences of drug arrests—such as the denial of housing, employment, public benefits and more—which have been proven to only worsen health outcomes, and instead are able to get the support they need."
Over the last year, DPA's key implementation partner in the state—the Health Justice Recovery Alliance— worked to secure a total of $302 million in funding for harm reduction, treatment, housing, and recovery services over the next two years, including the $31.4 million lawmakers agreed to release ahead of schedule in May of last year. The remaining $270 million is expected to be awarded to community-based organizations throughout the state in the coming months.
"For too long, cruel and racially-motivated drug policies have denied our communities the support they need, robbed them of their freedom and branded people with criminal records that have cheated them of any future opportunities. Oregon is showing us there is another way, and it's time for other states to follow," said Kassandra Frederique, Executive Director of the Drug Policy Alliance.
According to the first round of data from the Oregon Health Authority (based on grant reports from the Access to Care grants that went out last spring and summer—representing the initial $31.4 million previously mentioned—to 67 organizations and 11 tribes and tribal organizations), the funding has been used to:
Provide grant funding to 67 harm reduction, treatment, housing, peer support and recovery organizations across 29 counties
Provide funding to 11 Tribes and Tribal organizations through Tribal set aside
Provide services to 16,000 people, 60% of which engaged with harm reduction services
Hire 115 staff to provide a variety of health, harm reduction, treatment, housing and recovery services
Purchase 12 vehicles to provide mobile health and harm reduction services
Purchase three housing units - one motel, one duplex, and one gender and culturally-specific recovery house, plus 10 tiny houses
Secure four leases on new facilities
Purchase 154,535 harm reduction supplies
Pay for four 24-hour peer support and crisis phone lines
"Using funds from our Measure 110 grant, we have been able to expand access to substance use treatment, peer support services, harm reduction, and housing to individuals in Southern Oregon. We've only had these funds for about six months, and we've already reversed over 500 overdoses," said Renee Yandel, Executive Director of HIV Alliance, a community organization with facilities across southern Oregon, that received Measure 110 grant funds to provide harm reduction services.
"Our community was most targeted and impacted by the racist war on drugs," said Julia Mines, Executive Director of the Miracles Club in NE Portland and a person in long term recovery. "It tore up our neighborhoods and destroyed whole communities; it was an epic failure. Miracles has been around for close to 30 years, offering a wide variety of program services with a focus on the African American recovery community, and we've always been drastically underfunded. We used our Measure 110 grant to pay for two full-time mentors, two part-time administrative staff, and to help pay a portion of two other salaries. We set aside some funds to help community members get their basic needs met, whether that be housing, groceries, a job or something else they need to succeed in their recovery journey."
"Measure 110 is helping us create a reality where we can offer hope and support proactively. At the Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon we're connecting people with vital services and support. Policies like Measure 110 could someday be implemented in other places and, in doing so, millions of other people just like me — who once felt hopeless, alone and isolated — could find another path, something good to live for," said Janie Gullickson, Executive Director, Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon.
Since Measure 110's passage, a number of states—including Washington, Massachusetts, Vermont, Maine, New York, Rhode Island, Maryland and Kansas—the District of Columbia, and even the United States Congress have introduced bills or launched campaigns to likewise remove criminal penalties for drug possession and increase access to health services. DPA is leading the efforts in D.C. and Congress, while supporting other efforts around the country.
Support for drug decriminalization is at an all-time high, with a recent poll by DPA and the ACLU finding that 66% of Americans now support eliminating criminal penalties for drug possession and replacing them with a new approach centered in public health.
To learn more about drug decriminalization, visit DPA's Decriminalization Exchange.
Drug Decriminalization
Principles and Metrics for Evaluating Drug Decriminalization
Uprooting the Drug War
DPA Podcast Episode 47: Maia Szalavitz Considers Harm Reduction's Past and Future
New Poll Shows Majority of Voters Continue to Support Oregon's Drug Decriminalization & Addiction Services Measure Nearly Two Years After its Passage
All $300+ Million in Measure 110 Funding Approved to Expand Critical Addiction Services in Oregon
New Poll Finds More than Four Out of Five Vermont Voters Support Decriminalizing Drug Possession & Increasing Access to Health Services


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eAgronom also made it to the SPARK Demo's recently opened Wall of Fame – an honor board for startups from Tartu, Estonia.
What are the personality traits that help a person to become successful?
There are many paths to becoming successful and the definition of success is also not universally defined. Do you want to be famous, respected, rich, entrepreneur, immortal, help with the breakthrough of some great scientific progress, have a good career or something else? Whatever you choose as your goal - the traits are vastly different. What they all have in common are steadfast resolve and thick skin. You need to hear a lot of no's and still keep going. When a reporter asked: "How did it feel to fail 1,000 times?", Edison replied: "I didn't fail 1,000 times. The light bulb was an invention with 1,000 steps".
What have been the biggest victories along your or your startup journey?
There have been many victories. If I need to single out some of them, then the first biggest victory was definitely when we released the first MVP and immediately had 15K hectares signed up. We were ecstatic and it showed market demand. We were ready to go all-in. The second one was when we managed to get 250K hectares in Estonia in 6 months. We thought we are invincible. We will just go anywhere and conquer the whole world in the next 5 years! Those were some wild-crazy, crazy times. Probably the most positive memories in eAgronom ever.
We thought we are invincible. We will just go anywhere and conquer the whole world in the next 5 years!
The third one probably was when we closed our first VC funding of 1M Eur. It showed that not only we thought it's a good business, but VC-s as well. We had global customers and global VCs. Suddenly in the small Estonian bond, we were no longer a bunch of nobodies and had a lot of responsibility on our hands. It was no longer about just building a good business, but also our reputation that's on the line. We want to make sure that in 10 years our employees, customers, and investors are happy - this is not something we want to fail with.
But if I had to be frank - the most important things are not the big victories. It's the small victories. If you consistently celebrate small victories, then this is what really keeps you going and will carry you through the rough times.
If you consistently celebrate small victories, then this is what really keeps you going and will carry you through the rough times.
How has a failure, or apparent failure, set you up for later success? Do you have a "favorite failure" of yours?
In 2018 winter we had a terrible season. We expected to grow 10 times, but only grew 2 times! Since our expectations were unbelievably high, then it was demoralizing throughout the whole company. It caused widespread panic and reorganization through the company. However, it thought us to really think through our sales model, forced us to learn about unit economics, the deep details of fundraising, keeping our focus and not doing many things at once, and many other things that are essential for a healthy business. It was probably the most educational winter of my life. Even if everything seems to fail, always look for learning opportunities. In the long run, even though many people got hurt and we did many mistakes, I'm happy that we had this awful experience.
I'm happy that we had this awful experience.
How did you become an entrepreneur – was it something that happened naturally or was it a well-deliberated decision?
For me, it was a deliberated decision. I had taken many university classes on how to do startups, had worked in an international startup that scaled up, just graduated a master's degree and I felt that natural next step is to create my own startup. At first, I planned to do it in legal tech, but life came into the way and I met Robin. We spent the whole week every day partying, visioning, discussing and learning to know each other. After a week we shook hands, put down basic terms and started working on it! The next day I gave the letter of resignation in my old job and 1 month later we were working on it full-time.
What tabs/apps do you have open right now?
Messenger, emails, our business associates dashboards for review, an article about new tractors, to-do list, Google Drive and article about how healthy soils are the key to feeding the world.
What is your startup doing in 20 years?
We will have autonomous tractors driven by eAgronoms software in the field growing grain with the best agronomic practices that grow the soil sustainably. The food is certificated and tracked by eAgronom from the field, all the way to your plate, so you know exactly what the food was grown with, where was it grown and what chemicals were used on it. The world soils are healthy and sustainable thanks to eAgronom, which will also be our contribution to the fight against climate change.
Tell me something you are learning right now.
Currently, I'm learning artificial intelligence - since I'm running the AI team. The algorithms, how to program it, etc. I have no educational background in AI, so I need to learn it all by myself.
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Whether you're celebrating St. Patrick's Day, hosting a family get-together, or simply preparing a homey Sunday supper, we've got a corned beef recipe for you. Everything from casseroles to crock pots, from sandwiches to salads—there is a corned beef recipe worth celebrating.
Butterscotch Recipe - Often made into a syrup, butterscotch is used as a sauce for ice cream and other confections.
Carrot Recipes - Options for this mouthwatering orange vegetable.
Cupcake Recipes - Many variations on this classic sweet treat.
Fried Chicken Recipes - Many methods of frying poultry.
Gooseberry Recipes - Pies, chutneys, desserts and more ways to use this green fruit.
Ground Beef Recipe - A variety of culinary uses for beef mince.
Hamburger Recipes - Variety of sandwiches and other uses for burger meat.
Pie Recipes - Both sweet and savory pie ideas.
Popcorn Recipes - Make many styles of this classic snack at home.
Rice Recipes - A myriad of methods for making rice-based dishes.
Shrimp Recipes - Great collection of seafood cookery ideas.
Sundae Recipes - Desserts normally made from ice cream or frozen yogurt.
Tortilla Recipes - Many options for spicy Mexican wraps.
Despite common thought, corned beef is not a traditional Irish dish! Its origins did come from Ireland, however, in the 17th and 18th centuries when Irish peasants exported the meat to British naval fleets and American armies. Since the Irish were too poor themselves to afford to eat the expensive beef, they were more accustomed to eating pork and chicken.
By the 20th century, corned beef has become a household dish for celebrating St. Patrick's Day, as we honor Irish heritage and cuisine. The term corned refers to the process of curing meats with large coarse salts—a process that has been keeping meats fresh for hundreds of years in modern civilization.


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By Alan D. Welding on May 17, 2013
This September 7th and 8th, Spread the Metal Records will host one of its annual "Spread the Metal Festival" in Toronto, ON.
The festival will see 100% of its profits donated to Kiva, a non-profit organization, which helps people around the world to lift themselves out of poverty.
Headlining the festival will be Suffocation, with additional headliners to be announced at a later date. Direct support will be provided by The Agonist, Augury and Skull Fist.
Additional support bands include Beheading of a King, The Catalyst, Edge of Attack, Deathpoint, Crimson Shadows, Nephelium, Hallows Die, Evertrapped, Answer With Metal and Sanktuary.
To complement the festival itself, the label is launching a crowd funding campaign in order to raise additional funds for Kiva.
Among the perks are signed albums and set lists from every band at the festival (including some that aren't), guitar picks, album downloads, etc. As well, fans will have the chance to attend the sound check, hang out with the headliner of their choice, and even punch a record label exec! Full list of available perks below on the crowd funding page:
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BANDS, VENUE, and other DETAILS to be announced soon!!!
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Washington — Democratic Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois apologized Wednesday to Republican Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina after referring to the GOP police reform legislation spearheaded by Scott as a "token" approach.
Emily Hampsten, a spokeswoman for Durbin, said the Illinois senator did not have a problem with Scott's legislation, but that Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell "would short circuit this critical debate and fail to make the changes needed to prevent the killing of Black Americans by police officers."
"The minute Sen. Durbin heard that he had offended Sen. Scott, he sought him out on the floor and apologized," Hampsten said in a statement.
Hampsten said Durbin opposes a "half-hearted approach" by the Senate and wants "the full and bipartisan attention" of the upper chamber.
"Addressing systemic racism and changing policing in America requires and deserves more than one Judiciary hearing, one floor vote, one conversation," she said.
The controversy arose earlier Wednesday when Durbin had cautioned the Senate against a "token, half-hearted approach" to police reform after Republican senators unveiled their legislation. Scott spearheaded efforts to craft the package and is the only black GOP senator.
In his speech, the Illinois senator called Scott a "friend" and said he both likes and respects him.
Scott, Durbin said, "has done and said things which I think made a real impact on this nation."
Following Durbin's remarks, Scott delivered an impassioned speech on the Senate floor, during which he denounced the comments and called for lawmakers not to allow the momentum behind police reform to subside because of partisan politics.
"To have the senator from Illinois refer to the process, this bill, this opportunity to restore hope and confidence and trust from the American people, from African-Americans, from communities of color, to call this a 'token' process hurts my soul for my country, for our people," he said.
"To think that the concept of anti-lynching that's part of this legislation, to be considered a 'token' piece of legislation, because perhaps I'm African American, and I'm the only one on this side of the aisle, I don't know what he meant, but I can tell you that this day to have those comments again hurts the soul," Scott continued.
Scott's speech marked the five years since the mass shooting at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina, in which nine people were killed by a white supremacist.
Senate Republicans rolled out their police reform measure Wednesday and plan to vote on the package as soon as next week. The bill requires increased reporting of use of force by police officers and no-knock warrants, and provides grants to fund body cameras for law enforcement. The measure requires police departments to maintain and share disciplinary records, tasks the Justice Department with developing guidelines for de-escalation and makes lynching a federal hate crime.
The legislative efforts in the Senate run alongside a package introduced by House Democrats last week, which bans no-knock warrants and the use of chokeholds and limits qualified immunity for police.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said in a statement the Senate's proposal "is not action."
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