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Der Ferrari 328 ist ein Fahrzeugmodell des italienischen Automobilherstellers Ferrari, es gibt ihn mit den Bezeichnungen Ferrari 328 GTB (Gran Turismo Berlinetta) als Coupé und Ferrari 328 GTS (Gran Turismo Spider) als Cabrio.

Der 328 GTS war offensichtlich aus den ersten zweisitzigen Ferraris mit quer eingebautem Motor entwickelt worden – dem 206 und 246 Dino aus den späten 1960er Jahren. Die weichen, kurvigen Linien des Dino waren inzwischen dem schärfer konturierten Design des 328 gewichen.

Der V8-Mittelmotor des 328 besaß nun 3,2 Liter Hubraum, 199 kW (270 PS) und ein Drehmoment von 304 Nm. Er war der letzte quer eingebaute V8 in einem Ferrari.

Obwohl der Innenraum des 328 deutlich an dem des zehn Jahre zuvor erschienenen Ferrari 308 orientiert war, gab es einige Veränderungen wie zum Beispiel ein klarer gestaltetes Armaturenbrett.

Geschichte

Zehn Jahre nachdem Ferrari sein meistverkauftes Modell, den 308 GTB, auf den Markt gebracht hatte, bekam es endlich einen neuen Motor und wurde äußerlich merklich überarbeitet, um das Design aufzufrischen.

Die offensichtlichste Veränderung lag im Bereich der Stoßstangen; das scharfe Frontprofil des 308 war zugunsten einer flacheren, runderen Partie gewichen, das Heck wurde in ähnlicher Weise überarbeitet. Das Auto wirkte dadurch etwas bulliger als der 308, insgesamt aber auch einheitlicher. Der 328 war nur um knapp einen Zentimeter länger als sein Vorgänger.

Die Modelle 328 GTB und 328 GTS besaßen denselben technischen Aufbau wie die Modelle 308 GTB und GTS Quattrovalvole, ihr V8-Motor hatte allerdings 3185 cm³ Hubraum und 199 kW (270 PS). Der größere Hubraum wurde durch eine um 2 mm erweiterte Bohrung und einen 2,6 mm längeren Hub erreicht. Nur dieser größere Hubraum erhöhte die Leistung (auf 199 kW), ansonsten gab es keine Unterschiede. Auch die Übersetzung war dieselbe, damit erreichte das Auto etwa 263 km/h Höchstgeschwindigkeit. Die Stoßstangen vorn und hinten wurden in Wagenfarbe lackiert. Außerdem gab es kleine Veränderungen am Armaturenbrett, den Zierleisten und der Innenraumausstattung.

Bei einer Produktionsrate von 2500 Stück pro Jahr waren die 328 GTB und GTS nicht billig (1985 betrug der Listenpreis des GTB 112.000 DM), aber durchaus beliebt. Der Großteil der Bestellungen bezog sich auf die offene Version. Sie waren die letzten Ferraris mit quer eingebautem V8, ab 1989 folgte dann der 348 tb mit längs eingebautem Achtzylinder-Motor.

Wie schon vom 308 GTB und 308 GTS gab es auch von diesem Modell die für den italienischen Markt produzierten Versionen GTB Turbo und GTS Turbo (254 PS, Höchstgeschwindigkeit 253 km/h). Auf Grund der italienischen Steuergesetzgebung, nach der die Aufwendungen für Fahrzeuge mit über zwei Litern Hubraum nicht von der Steuer abgesetzt werden konnten, wurden diese Fahrzeuge ab 1986 mit einem V8-Motor, der über einen Hubraum von nur 1.990 cm³ verfügte, ausgerüstet.

Technische Daten

Weblinks

 Ferrari 328 GTB. In: Ferrari.com
 Ferrari 328 GTS. In: Ferrari.com
 Ferrari GTB Turbo. In: Ferrari.com
 Ferrari GTS Turbo. In: Ferrari.com
 Maximilian Planker: 70 Jahre Ferrari - Ferrari 328 GTS. In: Evocars-Magazin.de, 22. März 2017

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Baldacci ist der Familienname folgender Personen:
 Anton von Baldacci (1762–1841), österreichischer Staatsmann

 David Baldacci (* 1960), US-amerikanischer Krimi-Schriftsteller
 John Baldacci (* 1955), US-amerikanischer Politiker (Demokratische Partei)
 Matteo Baldacci (* 1974), italienischer Baseballspieler

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Novel antipsychotic-like effects on prepulse inhibition of startle produced by a neurotensin agonist
David Feifel, Tammi L. Reza, David J. Wustrow, M. Duff Davis
Agonists of the neuropeptide neurotensin have been proposed as potential novel antipsychotics based on their ability to modulate neurotransmission in brain regions associated with schizophrenia. To test this hypothesis, we examined the effects of a neurotensin mimetic with improved metabolic stability in an animal model with strong predictive validity for antipsychotic activity. Subcutaneous injections of PD149163, a reduced amide neurotensin(8-13) mimetic, significantly antagonized the reduction of prepulse inhibition (PPI) of the rat startle reflex produced by amphetamine and by the phencyclidine analog dizocilpine. PD149163 had no significant effect on baseline PPI or on baseline startle amplitude and did not antagonize the reduction of PPI produced by the direct dopamine agonist apomorphine. These findings suggest that PD149163 has novel antipsychotic- like properties that are distinct from known members of both the 'typical' and 'atypical' families of antipsychotics.
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Feifel, D., Reza, T. L., Wustrow, D. J., & Davis, M. D. (1999). Novel antipsychotic-like effects on prepulse inhibition of startle produced by a neurotensin agonist. Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, 288(2), 710-713.
Novel antipsychotic-like effects on prepulse inhibition of startle produced by a neurotensin agonist. / Feifel, David; Reza, Tammi L.; Wustrow, David J.; Davis, M. Duff.
In: Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, Vol. 288, No. 2, 01.02.1999, p. 710-713.
Feifel, D, Reza, TL, Wustrow, DJ & Davis, MD 1999, 'Novel antipsychotic-like effects on prepulse inhibition of startle produced by a neurotensin agonist', Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, vol. 288, no. 2, pp. 710-713.
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Since I've been a teenager, I've been obsessed with the quest of how to attain peace... Why so much conflict, so much wars, so much hatred, so much will to stop listening and misunderstand?
I read obsessively history books, while my parents were arguing in the background, or giving themselves some silent treatment for days that would inevitably lead to more arguments a while later.
I later studied literature and read most of Shakespeare's plays on major political failures through history and wrote a dissertation on Frantz Kafka and Milan Kundera, with a teacher specialising in the literature of genocides... Afterwards, I enter a master in international affairs, just a few months after the September 11 attacks in 2001.
As a journalist, I covered news in a time of new forms of conflicts: the war in Afghanistan, the Iraqi illegal conflict, the deterioration of the situation in the Near East and the worsening of conflicts in Central and East Africa were rumbling in the background. Since 2011, we have also witnessed only the powerless inaction in the face of the war in Syria. Mostly from afar.
I, personally, never wanted to cover conflicts. I went to cover elections, social issues, and specialised in the question of post-conflict: to find what can happen and be done after the fire has stopped. How do we restore peace? How do we foster reconciliation? How do we heal the wounds?
What I have learnt is that internal conflicts, family disasters and disputes are as harmful on the human psyche than terrible wars. Sometimes, both are even interconnected, on the personal level.
As long as you fear the other's violence or potentially violent response, you cannot master yourself and react in a position that can foster appeasement.
How do you deal with a bully without becoming a thug? In this wise and soulful talk, peace activist Scilla Elworthy maps out the skills we need -- as nations and individuals -- to fight extreme force without using force in return.
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The Sybillyne Tradition Of Wicca
Virginia Stewart, M. Ed., TP.
Our tradition is a moderate branch of Dianic Wicca, with an emphasis on equality, ecology and wo/men's mysteries. The tradition is open to women and men, over the age of 18, who have previously identified Wicca as their path. Someone under legal age must be accompanied by a parent and will not be initiated until they are of legal age.
(Yes, there is a catch: few people under 21 will have studied other religions enough to have narrowed it down this much; therefore, a person without this study must spend at least a year pursuing comparative religions before they will be accepted for training.)
The subject matter that each student must master prior to initiation is wide-ranging and intended to strengthen knowledge and interest in a number of areas, as well as increase the student's desire to "get involved" in the ecological/political issues which are important to them as individuals. This is not an exclusive tradition; one can be an initiate of other traditions and still participate. We have closed rituals only when the participating members desire it. Our initiation is open to initiates of other traditions (who would be asked to assist, no one gets to stand around.)
Sybillynes do not have degrees, unlike Gardnerians; we have three stages. The Novice (or WIT, coined by one student - it means "Witch in Training") is one who is actively studying, but has not yet been initiated. A Sister or Brother has been initiated and holds the title of Priestess or Priest (there is no High Priestess or High Priest.) The Chronicler is the one in the Coven or Circle who assumes the responsibility for making phone calls and keeping the Book of Shadows, but the position carries no authority.
All decisions are reached by consensus, and the rituals are written and performed by various members of the group on a voluntary basis (it works, it really does). After a long period of study, in which one might specialize in a particular area, one is Ordained as a Priestess or Priest in that area; for example, one might be a Teaching Priest/ess, or a Healing Priest/ess.
To become a Novice, one must ask to be taught, then show a sincere interest in the Craft and a willingness to study and learn about the various areas presented. One must also exhibit a willingness to do independent study in areas of personal interest.
The Course of study is presented in two parts. The first is lecture/discussion/reading - after which the novice must demonstrate knowledge and understanding in the following areas:
Feminism and politics of Dianic craft
Gaia and green magic
balance of Male/female energies
power over vs. power from within
Feminist herstory/facts and theory
Origins of the Goddess
prehistoric evidence
early myth (China, Sumer, Ur, India, Mesopotania, Egypt, Crete)
The patriarchal shift -
Theories on how it happened
How to read around it
Greek Myth
Mesopotamia/Sumer
Modern Approaches - overcoming patriarchal repression
The God in Dianic Wicca
prehistory evidence/belief
Modern approaches
Feminist interpretations on the origins of people
creation Myths - world samples
"star" myth
birth/genetic engineering myth
the principles of myth writing
Goddess and Gods in Every Person
Manifesting the God/dess in Everyday Life - theory
Archetypal Theory and how it relates to everyday life
Magic and Physics - Why Everything is Related To Everything
Gaia as a Living Being
The Goddess and Sexuality
Living in our bodies is healthy
how patriarchy/Christianity perverted sex
healing the wounds of sexual oppression
Beginning Meditation
some eventual goals
Psychic gifts
How they have been suppressed
How to develop them
The wheel of the Year
Women's festivals/men's festivals
Creating celebration for everyday life
Ritual tools and aspects
Creating Ritual
The Structure of a ritual
Creating Sacred space - theory
Elements of ritual - possibilities
Drawing a circle - demonstration & practice
How to form a circle
What to do if something goes wrong
Our actual reading list is two double-columned pages, and takes about a year to get through. This is the short list, with which one must show a working knowledge.
The Spiral Dance
Dreaming the Dark
Truth or Dare / Starhawk
Holy Book of Women's Mysteries / Z. Budapest
The Holographic Universe / Michael Talbot
The New Inquisition / Robert Anton Wilson
Real Magic / Issac Bonewits
When God Was A Woman
Ancient Mirrors of Womanhood / Merlin Stone
Priestesses / Norma Goodrich
Women's Encyclopedia of Sacred Symbols and
Objects / Barbara Walker
Drawing Down the Moon / Margot Adler
Iron John / Robert Bly
The Hero with A Thousand Faces / Joseph Campbell
The second part of training focuses on ritual and practice, as no one will be initiated until s/he can write, perform and understand ritual; work with energy in a SAFE way, and guide meditations for the others. The following are the requirements for this level of training, in which one must demonstrate proficiency.
Circle Drawing
Healing (different types)
Journey to Lower World (working with totems)
Astral Realms (working with place of power and spirit guides)
9 Inner Planes
Elements, Tools, and Aspects
Women's Mysteries/Men's Mysteries (5 Mysteries)
Blessing of Tools
Personal Belief Systems
Spells and Spellwork
Full Ritual (writing and performing without assistance)
Written assignments
A 4-10 page paper explaining and analyzing the Wiccan Rede and how it applies to one's personal life (Ethics are vital)
A 5-10 page paper explaining one's personal belief system (it does not conform to any particular standard, but an initiate must have one; this is a spiritual tradition).
A 5-10 page paper explaining and analyzing the 5 Mysteries of Wicca with particular attention paid to Wo/man's mysteries, Chalice and the Descent.
A 2-5 page paper explaining the Three-Fold Goddess and Her Relationship to the Three-Fold God.
A 5-10 page paper describing one's personal ethics
A Book of Shadows (to be reviewed by Teaching Priestess) that includes major rituals, meditations, observations and results of spell work and energy work.
The final requirement for initiation includes the demonstration of Ritual functions of Maiden/Mother/Crone or Priest without written assistance; the demonstration of ritual writing and participation in/ directing the energy in a circle. Finally, the demonstration through daily life of a sincere commitment to the Way of the God/dess.
The training period lasts anywhere from twenty-six weeks to over a year and is dependent on the completion of requirements, not number of months in training.
A Novice (WIT) will be told that they may request Initiation when they have completed all requirements to the satisfaction of the Teaching Priestess. They will be told once, after that they must ask. Sybillynes do NOT recruit members.
After Initiation, a Priest/ess may form a Circle (a loosely organized group that performs ritual together) or a Coven (a close-knit group with bonds of perfect love and trust). It is suggested that Circles be formed and allowed to evolve into Covens.
All Initiates are encouraged to become politically/ ecologically active to whatever degree that they are able. Each group exists as an independent organization - the job of a Teaching Priestess is to make herself unnecessary. Those who desire control over a coven or absolute authority within a coven are discouraged from attempting it within this tradition - the labrys, our symbol, is sharp for a reason...
We are also interested in tradition sharing, and can be found in the Hunter's Moon camp at CMA. Inquires can be made by leaving a message at Celebration! in Austin, or at the Magic Cauldron in Houston, for Virginia Stewart or Howard Gerber (sysop of THE WHEEL BBS in Houston).
Merry Meet and Bright Blessings.
Some like it hot, some like it cold; I like it chocolate!


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Q: Angular conditional display using ng-if/ng-show/ng-switch briefly shows both elements I want to show either element A or B based on the value of a boolean, but when the value switches, both elements are shown briefly, using ng-if:

This also happens when I use ng-show/ng-hide:

And even ng-switch:

Is there any way to enforce only one of those elements being shown at the same time, or it this just not possible?

A: (Late answer for late people like me.)
I'm guessing the project uses ngAnimate that causes these kinds of issues.
This question has several answers, ranging from removing ngAnimate, changing related CSS and switching to using ngClass.
Another question has an answer suggesting to configure animations with $animateProvider.

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A few weeks ago I told you about a control toolkit I was making.
I decided to call him NunoGomesControlToolkit and is intended to improve web apps performance by decreasing total page size. This page size reduction is achieved by decreasing control ClientID size.
This control toolkit can be applied to any existing ASP.NET 2.0 Web Aplication by using the tagmapping configuration facility.
To obtain maximum redution it's also recommended to extend webforms, masterpages and usercontrols not from regular Page, MasterPage and UserControl controls from ASP.NET framework but instead use the corresponding control from NunoGomesControlToolkit.
TagMapping is only used for markup interpretation and therefore all dynamic created controls are not mapped. To override this limitation its also included in this toolkit the DynamicControlBuilder class. Use this class to allow tagmapping over dynamic created controls.
As I promise, the control toolkit is now available at code.msdn.microsoft.com.[EDIT] Migrated to CodePlex.
I'm currently applying the NunoGomesControlToolkit to the BlogEngine.NET 1.3 version, and as soon as I test it I will make it available.


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This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of fundamental concepts and their applications while reinforcing and developing skills essential for continued success as lifelong learners. This course is a history survey course that covers the major events in American history. Students will learn about the foundations of the American government. This course discusses the establishment of the US Constitution, the ratification of the Constitution and the amendments to the constitution. By showing the progression of an important legal document, such as the US Constitution this course shows students how politics change and evolve overtime. This facilitates student's examination of the climate of America during many different important events such as the Civil War, the Vietnam War, the Cold War, and the Civil Rights Movement. The final topics of the course deal with the modern United States and its ever changing role in the world as well as culture from within the nation.


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The Louisiana Division owns a large collection of bookplates, most of them acquired during the 1940s and 1950s. The bulk of the collection stems from a donation in 1957 of the bookplates collected by two sisters, Jane Grey Rogers and Elizabeth Palfrey. Other plates came into the collection from patrons who provided samples of their personal bookplates in response to solicitations for exhibits in 1940 and in 1955.
One of our early Images of the Month Gallery also focused on bookplates. In January 1998, in honor of the American Library Association Midwinter meeting in New Orleans, we featured bookplates used by local, national, and international libraries (there was even one from a shipboard library!). This month, we thought we'd show you a few more.
Because of their historical, artistic, and literary interest, and perhaps because of the hints they hold to the personalities of the people who owned them, bookplates have long been popular as collectibles, and many of them have made their way into libraries around the world. Yale University's Mudd Library, for example, has over a million bookplates in its collection, and the British Museum also owns a huge number of plates. The Bookplate Collection in NOPL's Louisiana Division numbers in the thousands and is arranged in categories: bookplates of NOPL, bookplates of other Louisiana libraries, heraldic plates (both British and American), medical plates (both personal and institutional), personal plates (from the U.S. and from other countries), bookplates of non-Louisiana libraries and societies, and local plates (both personal and institutional).


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The Outer Drive Bridge, also known as the Link Bridge, is a double-deck bascule bridge carrying Lake Shore Drive across the Chicago River in Chicago, Illinois, United States.  Construction was started in 1929 and was completed in 1937 as one of the Public Works Administration's infrastructure projects in Chicago. The bridge is officially named the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial Bridge to honor the centennial anniversary of the birth of Franklin Delano Roosevelt. It was planned by the Chicago Plan Commission, using Hugh E. Young as the consulting engineer, was designed by the Strauss Engineering Company, built by the American Bridge Company, and erected by Ketler and Elliot Company.  It crosses near the mouth of the Chicago River.

Significance/purpose

The building of this bridge was meant to create many jobs for Chicagoans and ease traffic flow on Michigan Avenue and in the Loop. In 1937 this structure was the longest, widest, and heaviest bascule bridge in the world. The Outer Drive itself, now known as Lake Shore Drive, links the south side to the north side of the city, running along the western shore of Lake Michigan. It extends from its origin in Jackson Park on the South Side of the city to the Loop, across this Outer Drive Bridge over the Chicago River, to its eventual terminus at Hollywood Avenue and Sheridan Road in Edgewater on the city's North Side.

Funds
While the completion of the Outer Drive was considered one of the most important projects in the PWA it took many years to complete. A main issue was funding. Due to a lack of provided security by Chicago Park Districts, the allotment for the bridge was revoked until the districts were all in position to comply. The total cost of the Outer Drive is estimated at $11,563,000.

Economic justification
Calculations based on a traffic flow of 40,000 vehicles per day on a saving of eight minutes between Oak Street and Seventh Street, made possible by the use of the bridge rather than Michigan Avenue. The delay cost estimated to be one cent per car per minute (60 cents per hour for the value of time or the value of fuel saved) resulted in a savings in vehicle operation of $584,000 per annum; that amount capitalized at 5% would indicate that $23,360,000 could properly be spent to eliminate this delay, in the eyes of the decision makers at the time of the construction. From the perspective of engineering economics, this savings calculation justified the Outer Drive bridge project, showing a possible saving of $11,797,000.

Bridge operation
According to Engineering News-Record, "Each leaf is to be operated by two sets of gear trains, consisting of four sets of gear reductions. Each gear train is connected to two 100-horsepower main operating motors, only one of which is to be used at a time. The time required for opening or closing the bridge against a  wind is stated to be 57.6 seconds, of which 10 seconds is for acceleration and 2.86 seconds for deceleration. The main operating racks are bolted to the underside of the outside trusses, the pitch radius being . The operating pinion, with a pitch diameter of , is mounted on a shaft of the gear train.

Heavy locking devices are provided at the center of the bridge and at the rigid in its closed position. The center lock in addition to holding the leaves together in their closed position, also transmits live load shear from one leaf to the other. This center lock consists of a set of four female castings bolted to the river end of one leaf, and a second set of four male units bolted to the river end of the other leaf, all castings being on the centerlines of the trusses. The male unit consists of two castings forming a toggle.

Heel or rear locks are necessary to prevent the leaves from opening when live loads pass over the part of the bridge between the trunnions and the rear break in the floor. Each leaf is provided with two pairs of rear locks, each pair being placed between the inside and outside trusses. The four locks of a leaf are connected by shafting, and operation by means of two 15-horsepower motors set either side of the centerline of the bridge" (April 22, 1937).

See also
List of bridges documented by the Historic American Engineering Record in Illinois
Quarantine Speech

References

"A Record Size Bascule," Engineering News-Record, v. 118 (April 22, 1937): 583-587.
"Chicago Gets Added PWA Funds for Outer Drive Completion," Engineering News-Record, v. 115 (December 5, 1935): 795-796.
"Continuous Girders Top Rigid Frame Viaduct Bents," Engineering News-Record, V. 118 (May 6, 1937): 671-673.
"Lakefront Boulevard Link Forms Milestone in Chicago Plan," Engineering News-Record, v. 118 (April 15, 1937): 546-548.

External links

Bridges in Chicago
Bridges completed in 1937
Bascule bridges in the United States
Historic American Engineering Record in Chicago
Road bridges in Illinois
Pedestrian bridges in Illinois
Truss bridges in the United States


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Not Only Jelly: A 'Fast-Food' Happening By Bompas & Parr
This time the British duo left jellies behind and opted for a savory experience, installing a phantasmagoric pop-up Drive Thru during London's Fashion Week
London's Fashion Week was the venue for Bompas & Parr's first fast-food happening. This time the British duo left jellies behind and opted for a savory experience, installing a phantasmagoric pop-up Drive Thru sponsored by Mercedes.
Located at the 40 meters (131 feet) long marble entrance of the Old Selfridges Hotel, the fast food joint invited London's fashion crowd to get served by driving through an art light installation arranged by the Jason Bruges Studio.
Ironically enough, the menu included burgers answering to the name Big Merc and Veg Merc followed by grapes and fruit sodas, served in a record time of 180 seconds straight into the visitor's cars by an entourage of glittery roller-skating staff. The installation was completed with a revolving restaurant for the pedestrian passers-by and an artwork with moving eyeballs entitled The Four Horsemen of the Oesophagus.
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Multiple myeloma: Current advances and future directions
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Today was another cookie day at Chick-fil-A, primarily because we have a ton of food at home (especially fresh veggies from our co-op), so I deemed it wise to use that food. Plus Liza's mom made a bunch of homemade sauce, so we had pasta and green beans for dinner.
Asher was in the car, and I have to say, the days are getting better and better with the little man. He's been a two-a-day-napper for the past couple of days, a result of getting up at 6 a.m. each morning. But it's been working out, and his temperament appears as though he's becoming more and more comfortable. And today, we had a special day – it was Asher's first trip to the pool! Let me tell you, this kid is fearless! Granted, he probably drank in more chlorine than would be desired, and he sneezed about 50 times (I'm not kidding) while in the kiddie pool in our neighborhood, but overall, Liza and I were very happy to see how much he enjoyed himself.
His swim trunks were falling off him the whole time too, but it just added to the special time we had. Really, these are some magical moments, and I'm soaking them in. Ten or twelve years from now we will have had more than our fair share of fights, and he will have lost those edible chubby cheeks and baby Buddha belly, and I probably won't oogle and ahhhh at every little thing he does. But for now, I am. The pic below where he's laying with daddy in the water has been indelibly etched in my memory. It's the first time since he's been home that he didn't squirm after about 5 seconds of being in one position. He just lay. Calmly. Blissfully. Like he felt at home.
This entry was posted in Day 85, Dessert Only on September 5, 2013 by Jeff.


WLAN Bandwidth slower over SSID with VLAN applied?
I discovered that I'm only getting about 60% bandwidth over a WLAN with VLAN applied on my USG, last night.
I have 2 SSIDs on the same AP, one of which has a VLAN applied.
On the primary SSID, I get the full bandwith that my ISP provides (21'ish down, 1.7'ish up). On the SSID that has the VLAN applied, I only got about 12'sih down and 1.1'ish up. Am I overlooking something?
Re: WLAN Bandwidth slower over SSID with VLAN applied?
Can't replicate that here... what firmware version are youu on?
Are you using any user groups?
Have you tried a internal iPerf3 test?
I've not even heard of an iperf3 test. I just Googled it ... Interesting. I'll give give that a run when I get home, as well. I'll have to dig my laptop out to run that on the different SSIDs.
I'll be damned . Just found an app for it, too. Neat.
Now THIS is really odd. I have a third SSID with no VLAN that I set up for grins and giggles.
The one thing I gather from this is that I have about 13 clients (6 of which are google home devices) on the primary SSID (first test results). Would the lower bandwidth be caused by a metric ton of chatter on the network?
What I don't understand is why the 3rd test on a separate SSID, but same subnet as the primary would be faster... is segregation by SSID enough to isolate the traffic?
Strangely enough, I ran a few bandwidth tests on my Android with a few different testing apps and across all three SSIDs, and they were all pretty consistent, this evening... *shrug Stranger anomalies have happened... but now I am curious about the different LAN speeds across the different SSIDs.
Hmm channel utilization/interference when running the tests can have impact.
Wouldn't channel utilization be the same across all 3 SSIDs, since they're all hosted off the same AP?
Could you give 4.0.21 a shot?
I'm currently using a netgear 8 port gig switch.
I'll give that firmware a shot when I get home this evening. I had just seen the thread about that release and was reading up on it. I didn't see any fixes or patches regarding throughput or VLAN improvements (I may have overlooked it, if there was, of course), but I'll certainly give it a try.
The third is with my phone on the second test SSID but not assigned a VLAN.
Those numbers look better to begin with and the speed across the primary network seems to be greatly improved.
Was that an expected result of the new firmware?
Good to see the perfomance improved... I'm still unable to replicate the lower speed on SSIDs with vlans here in my lab.
For what it's worth, the WAN bandwidth seemed to have evened out, a bit. The bigger concern was the discrepancy between the SSIDs when testing with iPerf, which seems to be greatly improved with the update.


Frontline Plus for Cats is available over the counter. No prescription is required. Frontline Plus for Cats is a phenylpyrazole, or an anti parasitic agent, that is primarily used to kill adult fleas and ticks. Frontline Plus for Cats includes the active ingredients fipronil and S-methoprene. Frontline Plus spreads through the body by translocation. Frontline Plus for Cats is used to treat adult fleas, flea eggs and larvae, brown dog ticks, american dog ticks, lone star ticks, and deer ticks. Frontline Plus for Cats works to control flea and tick infestation by interfering with the brain and spinal cord of insects. Frontline Plus for Cats kills existing fleas within 18 hours. Frontline Plus spreads throughout your pet's body within 24 hours. The effects of Frontline Plus for Cats lasts 30 days. Frontline Plus is waterproof. Frontline Plus is available in one size for cats.
Your pet may experience some temporary irritation at the site of application. If signs persist or become severe within a few days of application, consult your veterinarian immediately.


Kozhikode is well equipped with several healthcare facilities, medical facilities are among the one. The nursing homes of Kozhikode are well equipped with experienced doctors and aid at providing proper care and attention to concerns of every patient. Some of them are available for 24X7 to meet any medical emergency in the city. Some of the best nursing homes in Kozhikode are New Nursing Home, Near PVS Hospital Kozhikode Hospital & Nursing Home, Chombala Co-Op Clinic And Maternity Home Society LTD and Janatha Nursing Home. The list of the nursing homes in Kozhikode is provided below.


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Q: Temperature sensor recommendation I am builing a homemade reflow oven, but I cant find a good and cheap temperature sensor that can survive the temperatures necessary for reflow (~250ºC or 482ºF).
Does anyone have a recommendation?
I will be reading the output in a PIC ADC to control a relay.

A: Thermocouples (such as type K) are good, cheap and (depending how their wires are insulated) easily cover more than the range of interest. They do need a stage of amplification before the ADC, however. Suppliers and circuit examples should be easy to find.

A: In my home-brew reflow oven I used a PT-1K (1K Ohm at 0C) sensor. Much easier to interface than a thermocouple. I preferred it over the more common PT-100 type (100 Ohm at 0C) because the resistor values can be higher, which avoids self-heating, and makes wiring resistance less of a problem.

A: And probably you'll never find a silicon-based plastic-packaged pcb mounted sensor, if it's this what you're looking for. For the basic reason those temperatures are extreme for electronic components
Have you heard about thermocouples? Maybe the oldest electronic temp sensor... still widespread in industrial environments. Take for example a type J. They go up to 750 C. Not enough?

A: RTD would the best solution for the range of (<500 c).
source:
A. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resistance_thermometer
B. http://www.omega.com/temperature/z/thertd.html
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Q: Searching a list of strings for all items of a string I am trying to determine whether all elements of search_string are present in one of the strings in the list look_here_string. For efficiency reasons, if one element is not present, the word is removed from the list.
search_string = '1abc'
look_here_string = ['dedakloera', 'tuau', '1abcdefg']
x = 0
counter = 0

for item in search_string:
    item = search_string[counter]
    #print item, search_string, look_here_string[x]
    if not item in look_here_string[x]:
        print item, 'not in', look_here_string[x]
        look_here_string.remove(look_here_string[x])
        counter = 0
    else:
        print item, 'in', look_here_string[x]
        counter +=1

This is the output I am looking for:
1 not in dedakloera
1 not in tuau
1 in 1abcdefg
a in 1abcdefg
b in 1abcdefg
c in 1abcdefg

This is the output I get:
1 not in dedakloera    #correct
1 not in tuau          #correct
1 in 1abcdefg          #correct
a in 1abcdefg          #correct

It seems that the script is stopping prematurely, but I can't figure out what's wrong in my code. Your help is greatly appreciated!

A: More simple approach is to iterate through look_here_string in outer loop
search_string = '1abc'
look_here_string = ['dedakloera', 'tuau', '1abcdefg']
ind_to_remove = []
for i,s in enumerate(look_here_string):
    for e in search_string:
        if not e in s:
            ind_to_remove.append(i)
            print e, 'not in', s
            break
        else:
            print e, 'in', s
for i in ind_to_remove[::-1]:
    del look_here_string[i]

A: You could write this even more concisely using the "all" builtin function and a list comprehension:
>>> search_string = '1abc'
>>> look_here_string = ['dedakloera', 'tuau', '1abcdefg']
>>> [string for string in look_here_string
            if all(char in string for char in search_string)]

This creates a new list, but it will filter invalid strings automatically.


Yicheng + Edward were married at the historic William Penn Inn in Pennsylvania. It was a pleasure working with Lauren Brimhall Photography.
Join us in celebrating the wedding of Karina + Greg which took place at the historic Ash Mill Farm. Always a pleasure working with Twisted Oaks Photography; Faye and Renee; and Lindsey of Duette Design. Shout out to D24K Sound for keeping the party going on the dance floor.


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Бенковаць () — населений пункт у Хорватії, у Бродсько-Посавській жупанії у складі громади Окучани.

Населення
Населення за даними перепису 2011 року становило 120 осіб.

Динаміка чисельності населення поселення:

Клімат
Середня річна температура становить 10,86 °C, середня максимальна – 24,69 °C, а середня мінімальна – -5,11 °C. Середня річна кількість опадів – 946 мм.

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Населені пункти Хорватії


Set among the redwoods, the non-smoking Hilton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley offers an elegant mountain retreat, complete with an outdoor pool, a sumptuous restaurant and a location close to the ocean and wine route. This four-story hotel features 178 classy rooms with triple-sheeted bedding, flat-panel TVs, free Wi-Fi, microwaves, mini-fridges, coffeemakers, hairdryers and irons with ironing boards. Suites also have jetted tubs and fireplaces. Dig into local flavors at the on-site cafe and enjoy a romantic dinner at the bar and grill. Work out at the fitness center and in the summer do a few laps in the outdoor heated pool. Event space is available. Pets are welcome for a fee and parking is free. Go for some old-school fun on the Giant Dipper — a historic wooden rollercoaster at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, six miles south. Taste local vintages along the wine route of Santa Cruz Mountains, starting about 15 minutes away; or close a deal over a round of golf at the spectacular Pasatiempo Golf Course, three miles south. San Jose International Airport is 27 miles north. our guests "feel like royalty" at the "absolutely gorgeous" Hilton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley with its "beautiful modern rooms," a heated outdoor pool and a location that's "beautiful and convenient yet secluded and serene."
Centrally located between Silicon Valley and Monterey Bay, this upscale hotel offers numerous on site amenities for business and leisure travelers, plus a convenient location to business districts, beaches, shopping, dining, and entertainment areas. Dogs up to 75 pounds are allowed for an additional one time pet fee of $50 per room.


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package org.assertj.core.error;

import static org.assertj.core.error.ShouldNotHave.shouldNotHave;
import static org.assertj.core.api.Assertions.assertThat;

import org.assertj.core.api.TestCondition;
import org.assertj.core.description.*;
import org.assertj.core.presentation.StandardRepresentation;
import org.junit.*;

/**
 * Tests for <code>{@link ShouldNotHave#create(org.assertj.core.description.Description, org.assertj.core.presentation.Representation)}</code>.
 *
 * @author Yvonne Wang
 */
public class ShouldNotHave_create_Test {

  private ErrorMessageFactory factory;

  @Before
  public void setUp() {
    factory = shouldNotHave("Yoda", new TestCondition<String>("red lightsaber"));
  }

  @Test
  public void should_create_error_message() {
    String message = factory.create(new TextDescription("Test"), new StandardRepresentation());
    assertThat(message).isEqualTo(String.format("[Test] %nExpecting:%n <\"Yoda\">%nnot to have:%n <red lightsaber>"));
  }
}

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Every year we hear of an incident that someone is hurt during hunting season. We have some tips to help you have a safe and hopefully successful hunting experience.
It seems the most obvious, however it cannot be stressed enough that gun safety is key when hunting. The New Hampshire Fish and Wildlife website provided the following list of firearm safety tips.
Control the direction of your firearm's muzzle.
Avoid alcoholic beverages or other mood-altering drugs before or while shooting.
Go to Hunter Safety class as a refresher for the do's and don'ts.
Make sure you know your equipment and how it works.
Be sure your rifle is sighted in correctly and you have done some target practicing.
Not only is it the law, it's smart. The only way that someone from a distance can tell you are not wild game, is if you are wearing orange. That being said, many hunters wear brown or camouflage and it is your responsibility to know what you are shooting at. Be sure of your target.
Hunting with a partner can be life-saving and game catching. If an accident were to happen, having a partner that can call for help may mean the difference between life and death. It is easier to navigate unfamiliar terrain with a side-kick. Having a spotter while you are shooting can be very beneficial.
The Boy Scout motto has never been more important than when hunting in Montana. Not only can we get extreme weather changes, but cold rain and snow are common as early as September. Add some typical wind and hypothermia is a reality.
Tell someone your plans, where you are going and when you will return.
Take a compass or GPS with you and know how to use them.
Have a map of the area you are in for reference.
Be able to light a fire, even in the rain.
Take clothing layers, including a change in clothing.
Be ready to spend the night outdoors. Take a space blanket in your pack for warmth.
Watch for bears and know what to do if you encounter one.
Have a plan if you get lost or are injured.
Don't drink alcohol or take drugs before going hunting.
Much of the terrain in Montana is rugged and steep. Keep that in mind as you are looking for that perfect animal to harvest. Hiking at 5000 to 9000 feet is very different than sea level. It is very important to know what your personal limitations are and be willing to voice your concerns.
Vehicles and horses have limitations also. We encourage you to know what those are so accidents don't happen. ATV's can't always pull that animal up the hill with all 10 of your friends on the front so it won't roll over.
These are only a few tips. There are many websites related to this subject and we encourage you to read them and take the advice offered. Wishing you a safe and successful hunt.


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Chionaspis xanthorrhoeae är en insektsart som beskrevs av Fuller 1897. Chionaspis xanthorrhoeae ingår i släktet Chionaspis och familjen pansarsköldlöss. Inga underarter finns listade i Catalogue of Life.

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With International Women in Engineering Day just around the corner, we are celebrating the valuable contribution women make in the Keystone Lintels engineering team. International Women in Engineering Day is a great opportunity to promote the growing opportunities available to women within the engineering and construction sectors. Gemma Watt, Technical Detailer Placement Student explains how her placement year at Keystone Lintels has given her a unique insight into the world of construction and engineering and has helped to expand her knowledge as she continues to study Architectural Technology and Management.
From a young age I've always had an artistic and creative flare which encouraged me to do GCSE and A Level Art. During this period I had to choose a wide range of topics to base my projects around, all of which ended up being something to do with Architecture and Structures.
I always knew I would like to follow a career path in the Construction / Engineering industry, specifically Architecture. I previously worked alongside an Architect for work placement during my A Levels where my interest in construction grew. When applying for UCAS, I learnt that a new course was available called Architectural Technology and Management, which combined Architecture and Construction into the one. This way I felt I would be able to get an insight into a wider area of the industry and develop my knowledge.
I am now in my Third Year of University where I am undergoing my Placement year. Initially I wanted to go straight into the Architecture industry, but instead I became more specific and decided to come to Keystone Lintels where my detailing skills are put to the test.
Being a Technical Detailer within The Keystone Group involves many tasks including creating confirmation and production drawings. On a daily basis I work alongside the engineers to produce drawings they require to go to customers and down to production. These drawings need to be extremely accurate to make sure the lintels are all manufactured correctly and to the highest of standards. All drawings are completed on AutoCAD and within a generic template containing all the necessary information.
My favourite part of the job would be the fact that every day is different and I am faced with difference jobs and challenges each day. I also enjoy using AutoCAD and working alongside other engineers to learn new tips within the software.
A highlight for me would be that on a daily basis I get to see the lintels that I detail and design being manufactured and sent to customers. Seeing the lintels I have designed is very rewarding.
If I was to give other women advice when considering a career in engineering I would simply say to just do it. I have loved every single minute within the Engineering / Construction industry as I am continuously learning new things from all different types of people in different professions.


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When did the Bakersfield Ronald McDonald House open?
The Bakersfield Ronald McDonald House opened in 2009. For more information about the history of Ronald McDonald Charities of Southern California, click here.
How many rooms does the Bakersfield Ronald McDonald House have?
The Bakersfield Ronald McDonald House has three rooms available for families.
Where is the Bakersfield Ronald McDonald House located?
What does The Bakersfield Ronald McDonald House do?
The Bakersfield Ronald McDonald House is a place where the families of Kern County pediatric or NICU patients can go to take a break from the hospital environment. A" home away from home" that gives the non-hospitalized part of the family a sense of normalcy in a time when their world is upside down.
What does the House provide for families?
What criteria must families meet to stay at the House?
To be an overnight guest, you must have a child receiving medical treatment at any hospital in or around Bakersfield and live at least 25 miles away from the House. To use the House during the day, you must have a child receiving medical treatment at any hospital in or around Bakersfield and a need to take a nap, a shower, or do laundry. Amenities for both overnight and day use guests include 3 bedrooms, a full kitchen, a shower, laundry room, television, a DVD player, a Wii, and toiletries.
Please contact us at 661-327-4647 Ext. 4290 and we can assist you.
Who owns and operates the Bakersfield Ronald McDonald House?
The Bakersfield Ronald McDonald House is owned and operated by Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California, and is governed by a Board of Trustees. Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California is governed by a Board of Directors who are responsible for program development, standards and operations.
How is the Bakersfield Ronald McDonald House funded?
Doesn't McDonald's fund the Bakersfield Ronald McDonald House?
How can I volunteer at the Bakersfield Ronald McDonald House?
How can I support the Bakersfield Ronald McDonald House?


After a weekend of revelry, farm folk know it is time to give thanks for the great fun that was had before returning to their regularly scheduled lives. Time spent in praising God for His bounty is always special and the Sunday tradition of Cowboy Church is the ideal way to reflect on the blessings we've received that allowed us to enjoy our rodeo weekend to the fullest.
For those who have never been, Cowboy Church is extremely popular among rodeo folk and their followers. This is hardly surprising, as one would expect a certain level of trust in a Higher Power for those who routinely choose to sit astride a snortin', stompin', cranky critter bent on their destruction. As important as Cowboy Church is to the bronc and barrel riding set, it is equally vital for other souls, whose address is also a rural route. These people, too, depend on the Lord for continued safety and prosperity, no differently than their bull-riding brethren.
Cowboy Church is as devotional as any service found in a stained-glass cathedral, except with all the superfluous, non-biblical trappings stripped away, leaving just a profoundly spiritual centre. The entertainment is much less pipe organ and much more mouth organ with sing-alongs and entertainment to get the faithful rejoicing like few "regular" churches can. No offering plate is passed from person to person, either, although a hat or boot may be set up at the rear of the room for discreet donations. It is simply an opportunity to have joyous fellowship with our fellow travelers and bring glory to God. It is a recognition you don't need to be formal to celebrate His love.
Of course, all are welcome at Cowboy Church, whether you wear boots and spurs or diamonds and furs. The congregation is a mix of everyone just as the world is; just as it should be. Making Cowboy Church a part of your rodeo experience is a decision you won't regret. See you there!


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Q: constexpr variable initialization - clang vs gcc Given the following code:
constexpr float twoPi = std::atan (1.) * 8.;

clang generates the following error (see it live):

error: constexpr variable 'twoPi' must be initialized by a constant expression

but gcc does not (see it live).
Which compiler is correct?


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Q: Can I install OS X on a failing SSD? I have a failing SSD in my Mid-2009 MacBook Pro (5,4) that I'd like to install OS X on. It's only temporary because I'll be ordering a new SSD in a couple of weeks.
The OS X installer rightly alerts me that the drive is failing so I should replace it - but I'm wondering if there's any way to get around this alert and install it anyway?

A: I can't offer much advice about the SSD in question given the very limited information you've shared about it.
However, I suggest you try installing OS X onto a USB key (preferably a fast USB 3 one) or SD Card (slower; don't recommend). It'll make migrating your files to your new SSD easier. Just be careful of the protruding hardware!


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The Norwegian Lutheran Church Historical Society of Calumet
Sons of Norway Ulseth Lodge:
News Pictures History Restoration The Society Contact Home
Activity Calendar:
Click here to join the local Sons of Norway Lodge
Click here to join the Norwegian Lutheran Church Historical Society of Calumet
2005 Calendar our first year!:
4 December 2005 Julefest: Sons of Norway members shared a pot luck Norwegian dinner at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church Hancock
Julefest CenterPiece
Julefest Buffet
Julefest Guests
Julefest Deserts
29 November 2005 Norwegian Food Prep, featuring Lefsa at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church Hancock, 1:30 pm
Lefsa Makers
21 October 2005 Norwegian film "Elling" at the Calumet Theatre; 6 pm Dinner, 7:15 Movie.
The dinner buffet, with a lamb main dish, spiced boiled potatoes, cucumber salad, lefsa, almond cookie desert, and other goodies, will be prepared by the Keweenaw Co-op.
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The movie, Elling, is an award winning, humorous and warm story about venturing into life which is sure to tickle your funny bone!
19 June 2005: Potluck dinner at Stordahls to sign up new members to the Sons of Norway in the Copper Country. Our speaker for the afternoon was a Norwegian exchange high school student, Ingvild. She is a hockey player and played for the local Keweenaw Wings girls hockey team. She also left for a few weeks this spring to join the Norwegian girls National team; she told of winning the Gold medal in this year's World's Championship playing with the Norwegian team. She answered many questions posed to her and related her experiences over the past year living here in Houghton County, Michigan. Ingvild left here to go home to Norway the following day. We hope there will be another Norwegian exchange student living in our area in the near future!
Please Contact the church if you would like to join the local SON group.
17 June 2005: Set up NLC information display at the annual History in Pictures at the Dee Stadium in Houghton Michigan. This exhibit of over 2,000 local historic pictures, may be viewed from 17 June to 10 September 2005 at the Dee from 9am to 9pm daily.
May 2005 Our Norwegian Lutheran Church in Calumet website was created and launched by Connie Julien at: www.nlc-calumet.org
May 2005: Syttende Mai celebration at the Norwegian Lutheran Church in Calumet. (see below for picture and news press)
Celebrating Syttende Mai 2005:
We appeared on the front page of the local newspaper 15 May 2005; Daily Mining Gazette: www.mininggazette.com
Anniversaries observed at historic local church
By BRAD SALMEN, Gazette Writer
CALUMET - In 1898, the First Norwegian Lutheran Church of Calumet secured a lot at Elm and Seventh Streets from the Calumet & Hecla Mining Company for construction of a new church.
Though the church remained a dynamic influence serving Norwegian immigrants throughout the 1940s, through the next two decades services were held only sporadically until the 1980s when only a few descendants of the congregation's original membership remained. By the mid-1980s, in need of great repair, the building also became a target for vandals and was considered for demolition by the Calumet Village Council. But through a determined effort, a small group of remaining members of the congregation bought the property and began stabilizing and repairing the wood structure. In 2000, the Norwegian Lutheran Church Historical Society was founded to maintain, restore and facilitate future use of the historic church building. On Sunday, the NLCHS celebrated five years of its existence, and hundreds of hours of rehabilitation work, with an open house at the once-decrepit building. "It's really a beautiful building," said Susan Rokicki, board trustee of the NLCHS. "The style is reminiscent of Norwegian State Church designs from earlier periods."
The church design is said to be an exact replica of a church in Kristiansund, Norway, including stained glass window, a typical Norwegian altar and sloped, theatre seating. The NLCHS is devoted to restoring, not renovating, the wooden structure and has raised $15,000 thus far.
Members have devoted hundreds of volunteer hours to complete building rehabilitation work, including wood siding replacement, partial roof stabilization, electrical service upgrading and restoration of the pastor's study. Rokicki said much work still needs to be done to fully restore the building.
The open house also commemorated Syttende Mai (Norwegian Constitution Day), the 100th Anniversary of Norwegian Independence and National Preservation Month.
The Celebration was also a recruiting effort of sorts for the Sons of Norway, a fraternal benefit organization promoting Norwegian traditions and fraternal fellowship through the cultural and social opportunities offered in local and district lodge activities, including language camps and classes, scholarships, heritage programs and travel opportunities.
There are currently 420 Sons of Norway lodges. The group in Calumet has applied for lodge status and is now seeking potential members. An interest in Norwegian culture and heritage is the only qualification for membership; Norwegian ethnic background is not a requirement.
Should the group be formed, it would be the only one of its kind in the Upper Peninsula and would meet at the Norwegian Lutheran Church.
For more information, or to inquire about making a donation towards the preservation and restoration of this beautiful church, call Susan Rokicki or NLCHS Board President, Joseph Mihal at 906-337-3731.
Members of the Norwegian Lutheran Church Historical Society pose for a photo outside their Calumet church at Sunday's double birthday celebration. The occasions were Norway's 100th year of independence and the NLCHS's fifth anniversary:
Connie Thompson Julien at left holding flag, Eileen Stordahl at right in bunad dresses.
(Connie's gr-gr grandparents were all from Norway so she and her 90 year old mother recently made her bunad,
Eileen's beautiful authentic bunad was made in Norway in 1924.)
2nd row L-R: Nancy Imm, Nancy Arola, Clarence Monette, Wayne Stordahl.
3rd row L-T: Sharon Torgeson, Rodger Arola, Karena Schmidt, Lori Oikarinen.
Top 3 L-R: Wayne Torgeson, Bill Kallman, Joseph Mihal.
Syttende Mai (Seventeenth of May)
In 1814, the Kingdom of Norway broke away from Denmark after 400 years of being under Danish control. On May 17 of this year, a constitution was established by the Kingdom of Norway at the Constituent Assembly at Eidsvold, and, although Norway was part of a kingdom with Sweden until 1905, Norway has chosen the Seventeenth of May (Syttende Mai) as its day of liberation and celebration.
This day is celebrated in Norway with parades of dressed-up children and adults carrying flags and singing. Some predominantly Norwegian cities in America also choose to celebrate Syttende Mai. Folk dancing and music, ethnic clothing, and arts and crafts are often apart of these American celebrations.
A message from NLCHS Trustee Susan:
Dear Members and Friends,
Greetings to the members and friends of the NLCHS. We are happy to report that our young organization has experienced much growth and progress since our last newsletter.
We have now reached several milestones in our work to rehabilitate the building: siding has been replaced on the west facade, the tower and much of the south side; electrical service has been re-established; and a sump pump and drain have been installed in the church basement.
In the area of fundraising, we have received a number of grants and donations that will be used primarily to advance the building's rehabilitation. Similarly, community involvement in the project has increased. We have received interest from a number of area residents in organizing a Sons of Norway Lodge.
So as we now move through another busy summer season, we don't want to neglect to thank you for joining us in our effort-through your interest in our newsletter, with your memberships and donations, and by your words of encouragement. Your support helps to propel our work onward.
The church will be open for viewing from June through October. If you would like to tour the building and view the rehabilitation in progress, feel free to contact us. Also this summer, the Society will host an information table at the Copper Country Homecoming in Houghton the last weekend in July 2005 and the Calumet Homecoming June --, 2005. We invite you to stop at our table to meet our volunteers and learn more about our organization.
We encourage you to take an active interest in the Society, however you are able. For more information about how you can help, call us at (906) 337-3731. All members and interested persons are welcome to our quarterly meetings. Contact us for specific dates and times.
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The American Swedish Institute is a vibrant arts & cultural center and museum. The historic Turnblad Mansion first became home to the organization in 1929.
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In 1846, a group of Swedish immigrants seeking religious freedom left their native land under the guidance of their charismatic spiritual leader, Erik Jansson. The site for their new utopia was later called Bishop Hill,
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Chapel in the Hills is an exact replica of the Borgund Stavkirke in Norway. There is a museum showing how Scandinavian immigrants might have lived and the gift Shop is located in an authentic Norwegian Stabbur.
Dalesburg Heritage, Dalesburg, South Dakota
Danish Villages - Tivoli Fest and Jule Fest - Elk Horn and Kimballton, Iowa
The two largest rural Danish settlements in the United States. Boasting an authentic windmill from Nørre Snede, the Museum of Danish America and a sculpture of The Little Mermaid, we invite you to visit our Denmark on the Prairie.
Finlandia Foundation
To sustain both Finnish-American culture in the United States and the ancestral tie with Finland by raising funds for grants and scholarships, initiating innovative national programs and networking with local chapters.
Fort Christina National Historic Landmark, Wilmington, Delaware
The first Swedish expedition to the New World landed at this site about March 29, 1638. It erected the first fortification in New Sweden, Fort Christina, around which grew the first permanent white settlement in the Delaware River Valley.
Gammelgården Museum -
"Gammelgården" means Old Farm in Swedish. Here visitors can step back in history and experience the lives of early Swedish immigrants in the only open air museum devoted to Swedish immigration in the United States.
Hanka Homestead Finnish Museum, Askel, Michigan
This homestead encompasses 40 acres where visitors can experience the family home, barns, hen house, grainery, blacksmith shop, sauna, root cellar and milk house.
Kalmar Nyckel - A Tall Ship With a Broad Reach - Replica of Ship Which Brought Swedes to Delaware in 1638.
Kalmar Nyckel was part of Gustav II Adolf's famous Swedish invasion fleet of 1630, a landmark event of the Thirty Years' War. Today's Kalmar Nyckel is a re-creation of a three-masted, square-rigged, gun-armed merchant ship.
Kingsburg Swedish Festival, Kingsburg, California
The ultimate Scandinavian Vacation the third weekend in May invites all who dare to experience and taste the rich culture of Sweden in Kingsburg. Kingsburg is also the home of Sunmaid Raisins.
Lindsborg, Kansas - Little Sweden, USA
Midsummer's Festival - A national Swedish holiday celebrated with Swedish food, music, dancing, art, games and the raising of the Midsommarstång (Midsummer Pole).
New Sweden, Aroostook County, Maine
On July 23, 1870, a Swedish Colony was established by the State of Maine in the virgin forest of Aroostook County. Former US Consul in Sweden, William Widgery Thomas, Jr., went to Sweden, recruited the first 51 immigrants.
Nordic Heritage Museum - Seattle, Washington
The heart of the Nordic Heritage Museum's collections illustrates the everyday practice and accomplishments of this large and influential immigrant community.
Norwegian & Swedish Immigration - Harbor History Museum Blog, Gig Harbor, Washingtton
"The most dominant group of Nordic people to settle in Gig Harbor were the Norwegians and Swedes."
Scandinavia House - The Nordic Center in America
Home of The American-Scandinavian Foundation in New York City
Scandinavian American Cultural and Historical Foundation
Mission - Preserve and promote Scandinavian Heritage and Culture for the education and enjoyment of present and future generations.
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Scandinavian American Television Network
Sunlite Broadcasting Network - Nordic TV From and American Perspective
Scandinavian Cultural Center of Santa Cruz
Mission: Promote an awareness of Nordic culture in Santa Cruz County – this includes the cultures of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and the Saami people. Also, preserve the Nordic traditions and heritage.
Scandinavian East Coast Museum - Brooklyn, New York
It is widely believed that all Scandinavian immigrants to the United States were farmers. This is a myth. The Scandinavian population in New York City initially was urban or became urban.
Scandinavian Heritage Association - Scandinavian Heritage Park, Minot, North Dakota
You'll find remembrances and replicas from each of the five Scandinavian Countries: Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland. See a real grass roof Stabbur, a replica Stave Church, from Gol, Norway, and a 25 foot tall Swedish Dala Horse.
Scandinavian Immigrant Experience - Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, Washington
The Scandinavian-Immigrant Experience Collection in the Robert A. L. Mortvedt Library of Pacific Lutheran University is a depository of historical materials relating to immigrants to the Pacific Northwest from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden
Scandinavian Immigration - Aspiration, Acculteration and Impact - Immigration to The United States - 1789-1930
Immigration to the US from the Scandinavian countries of Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland increased dramatically in the late 19th century, due to mounting economic pressures and overpopulation.
Scandinavian Stabbur at The Dickinson Museum Center, Dickinson, North Dakota
The Scandinavian Stabbur was built in 1993 as a tribute to Scandinavian immigrants from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Iceland who settled in southwest North Dakota. It is maintained and supported in part by the local Scandinavian heritage org.
Solvang and The Santa Ynez Valley, California
The Danish Village of Solvang is 132 miles north of LA, 297 miles south of San Francisco and 382 miles west of Las Vegas.
Southern California's Scandinavian Festival - California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks, California
ounded by the late Professor Armour Nelson and the late John Nordberg, the festival promotes the Scandinavian heritage of CLU and maintains a relationship with a variety of CLU's constituencies in Scandinavian-American communities.
Stromsburg, Nebraska - The "Swede Capital of Nebraska,"
Located 100 miles west of Omaha, 20 miles north of Interstate 80 on the Pan-American Highway, Highway 81. Swedish Midsommar Festival - On the third full weekend in June of each year everyone in Stromsburg becomes Swedish at heart.
Svensk Hyllningsfest Lindsborg, Kansas Little Sweden, USA
Svensk Hyllningsfest was originally named Svensk Hyllnings Fest or Swedish honoring festival, and the festival began October 15, 16, 17, 1941 — in conjunction with the 60th anniversary celebration of Bethany College.
Swedish American Museum
Museum in Chicago's historic Andersonville Community
Swedish Americans - Countries and Their Cultures
by Mark A. Granquist - An Overview of Swedish History and in-depth examination of Swedish immigration to America.
Swedish Council of America
Our mission is to support groups and individuals who promote knowledge, understanding and appreciation of Swedish heritage in American life and to strengthen cultural and educational ties between contemporary North America and Sweden.
Swedish-American Historical Society - Recording and Interpreting the Swedish Presence in America
The Swedish–American Historical Society grew out of the national 1948 Swedish Pioneer Centennial celebration marking the 100th anniversary of the arrival of the first Swedish immigrants in the Midwest.
Swenson Swedish Immigration Research Center at Augustana College
A national archives and research institute providing resources for the study of Swedish immigration to North America, the communities the immigrants established, and the role the immigrants and their descendants have played in American life.
The American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF)
The American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) is the leading cultural and educational link between the U.S. and Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden.
The Finlandia Foundation, Pittsburgh Chapter and The Finnish Committee, University of Pittsburgh
The Finlandia Foundation, Pittsburgh Chapter is an organization dedicated to the support and preservation of Finnish culture.
Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum
Vesterheim is a national treasure that explores the diversity of American immigration through the lens of Norwegian-American experience. 502 W. Water St., Decorah, Iowa


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As the world's largest country, the biggest supplier of natural gas and second-largest oil producer, Russia embodies superlatives. It's a big, remarkably varied landscape spanning nine time zones, from the Volga River's bucolic birch forests to the sprawling expanse of the grassy steppes to balmy beach resorts along the Black Sea. Russians make up for the brutally cold winters with warm generosity and jovial hospitality -- and hearty meat stews and bracing shots of icy vodka don't hurt.
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When the public image of faithful husbands strayed from the private lives of some of the "Right Stuff" heroes, Glenn gave his colleagues a piece of his mind.
Telling them they had worked too hard to become astronauts in a program that meant so much to a country embroiled in a Cold War, Glenn said he wouldn't stand by and watch America's space program "jeopardized by anyone who couldn't keep his pants zipped," Glenn writes in his autobiography.
"John Glenn: A Memoir" recounts the fascinating life of the WW II hero, "Name That Tune" contestant, test pilot, astronaut and senator from Ohio who became the oldest person in space when he flew on space shuttle Discovery a year ago.
Although Glenn's image as an All-American family man and dedicated civic servant does not get tarnished in his autobiography, Glenn, 78, does not shy away from spilling a few juicy details about the Mercury space program.
Like the time he found out about a West Coast newspaper expose of another astronaut complete with incriminating photos. Glenn managed to kill the story by calling the reporter and photographer and getting the editor out of bed. He didn't name the astronaut or newspaper.
"I was afraid that with the pedestal that the seven of us were put upon (that) if there was adverse publicity about us it could affect the program," Glenn said in a phone interview this week.
So after he read the riot act to the others, Glenn figured that would be the end of it since being an astronaut wasn't a popularity contest. He was wrong. NASA officials asked each astronaut to pick the man, aside from themselves, who should be the first one in space. Al Shepard got the nod.
His speech "didn't make me the most popular guy in town. Whether that affected the peer vote I never did know," Glenn said. "Do I regret having done that? No. I would probably do it again."
Glenn resisted entreaties to write his autobiography until six years ago when his two grandsons began asking him about his life. He started writing down his thoughts, which he gave to co-author Nick Taylor. The outcome is a breezy, compelling, behind-the-scenes account of the Mercury program, his remarkable marriage and his years in the Senate.
Remarkably, his wife had kept every letter the prolific Glenn had written to her stuffed in shoe boxes, which she moved from address to address through their marriage. "I was glad now that we were pack rats all these years because it came in handy," said Glenn.
Glenn remembered Sparta native Donald "Deke" Slayton, one of the original Mercury astronauts, for his dedication to the space program, particularly after a heart murmur prevented him from going into space.
Slayton, who died of a brain tumor in 1993, was later cleared to participate in the Apollo-Soyuz program in the 1970s.
Slayton was "a dear friend. I miss him," said Glenn. "I remember Deke learning Russian (for the Apollo-Soyuz link-up in space). He said it was harder than flying."
Glenn has a unique perspective on America's space program since he was there at the beginning and returned more than three decades later.
Although Glenn was busy with several geriatric experiments such as measuring bone density for osteoporosis studies, he had more time to contemplate the universe than he did when he orbited Earth in a tiny capsule in February 1962. On that mission he circled the planet three times before splashing down in the Atlantic less than five hours after he blasted off.
In his first space ship there were no computers on board and he had to stare at an eye chart taped near his controls to test whether eyeballs flattened out in space. (They don't.) Among the gear stowed on the space shuttle on his return trip to space were 20 laptop computers.
"It's changed so much. Back in those days the spacecraft was so small there was no place to float to," Glenn said. "Now, of course, you're floating and you can do the research, which is the main reason why you're up there."


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Facebook suffers drop in daily active users for first time in company's history
Facebook has suffered a drop in the number of daily active users for the first time in the company's history. The social networking app reported having 1.929 billion daily active users in the three months running up to the end of 2021 – down from 1.930 billion in the previous three-month period.
The news comes after a series of controversies around Meta's products, including revelations made by the whistleblower Francis Haugen and the Cambridge Analytica scandal. Zuckerberg, meanwhile, noted younger users have left the platform for rival platforms such as TikTok.
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HomeArticle2020 DNC Platform Features a Narrow View of Religious Freedom
2020 DNC Platform Features a Narrow View of Religious Freedom
The Democrats' pledge not to allow religious liberty to serve as 'a cover for discrimination' could mean major curtailments on religious liberty, in matters involving sexuality and the sanctity of life.
By Lauretta Brown
The Democrats approved their 2020 partyplatformTuesday evening, and despite its celebration of faith and religious diversity, the platform's new definition of religious freedom actually would seriously limit it for religious voters across the country.
The 2020 Democratic party platform states that "religious freedom is a core American value and a core value of the Democratic Party. Democrats will protect the rights of each American for the free exercise of his or her own religion. It will be the policy of the Democratic Administration to advocate for religious freedom throughout the world. Democrats celebrate America's history of religious pluralism and tolerance, and recognize the countless acts of service of our faith communities." The platform also emphasized "the paramount importance of maintaining the separation between church and state enshrined in our Constitution."
Following their promised protection of free exercise and celebration of tolerance, the Democrats added a condition: "Democrats believe that freedom of religion and the right to believe — or not to believe — are fundamental human rights. We will never use protection of that right as a cover for discrimination." The platform also contained a promise to "reject the Trump Administration's use of broad religious exemptions to allow businesses, medical providers, social service agencies, and others to discriminate."
This year's platform is much more specific on this point than the Democrats' 2016 platform which pledged to "support a progressive vision of religious freedom that respects pluralism and rejects the misuse of religion to discriminate."
What does the platform's reference to using religious freedom as a "cover for discrimination" mean? Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden's running mate, Sen. Kamala Harris, can provide some insight into that. In the Senate, she authored legislation called the "Do No Harm Act" that would alter the 1993 Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA), which limits the government's ability to "substantially burden a person's exercise of religion" to cases where the government can demonstrate that the burden is "the least restrictive means of furthering" a "compelling government interest." Harris would dispense with this requirement for certain laws including those involving "access to, information about, a referral for, provision of, or coverage for, any health care item or service" and those which "protect against discrimination or the promotion of equal opportunity."
The implications of the vision of religious freedom put forward in the "Do No Harm Act" would be enormous and, in ahearingon it last year, its proponents identified Hobby Lobby's objection to providing abortifacients to their employees due to their Christian beliefs as one example of a misuse of RFRA the bill would correct. Another alleged example of using faith to discriminate provided in the hearing was Christian baker Jack Phillips'srefusalto bake a cake for a same sex wedding due to his belief in traditional marriage. The phrasing in the act could also apply to Christian foster care organizations whoobjectto placing children with same sex couples or medical providers whoobjectto participating in providing abortions.
The platform's condemnation of "the Trump Administration's use of broad religious exemptions to allow businesses, medical providers, social service agencies, and others to discriminate," comes after the Trump administration issued a religious and moral exemption to the Affordable Care Act in 2017 that included the Little Sisters of the Poor, after their long legal battle against the Obama administration's contraceptive mandate due to their belief in Catholicteachingon contraception. In July, the Supreme Court once againruledin the Sisters' favor after Pennsylvania and California sued over the exemption.
Shortly following that decision, Biden commented that if elected president he would "restore the Obama-Biden policy that existed before theHobby Lobbyruling" which would re-establish the original accommodation provided by the Obama administration that religious leaders overwhelminglyrejectedas failing "to remove the assault on religious liberty and the rights of conscience which gave rise to the controversy."
Despite objections fromfaith leadersand pro-life Democraticlawmakers, the 2020 party platform also included a call to "repeal the Hyde amendment" ban on taxpayer funded abortion and to "protect and codify the right to reproductive freedom."
In a message on faith Thursday, Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del..saidthat Biden would be "a president for Americans of all faiths, as well as people of conscience who practice no particular faith."
Based on Biden's words and the party's new platform, that doesn't seem to apply to an order of religious sisters who want to live by Catholic teaching against contraception or Christians whoobjectto their taxpayer dollars going towards abortion.
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