WORCESTER— The 78's finished off another successful back-to-back weekend with wins over the Elite Kings (Queens, NY); 132-126 on Saturday night in Worcester, before their convincing 136-112 victory over the New England Outtatowners on Sunday night, to improve to (9-4) overall.
"I like the way we are playing right now, I really do," said Worcester head coach Anthony Leonelli.
Worcester's defense stalwart Lee Vazquez (27 points, 7 assists, 2 steals) was the difference maker on Saturday, as the unsung guard sealed the game with a steal in the closing minute, and finished at the other end, to help the 78's secure a 132-126 victory.
The Kings were swinging the ball along the perimeter looking for the game-tying shot, when Vazquez jumped the passing lane, picking off the pass before finishing off a tough lay-up on the offensive end for a 5-point Worcester advantage.
Saturday night the 78's started off slow, against Asia Blume's Elite Kings. The Kings knocked down a wide range of deep threes throughout the game, while crashing the offensive boards with their strength and quickness.
The Kings held a 40-31 lead with 7:00 minutes left to play in the first half, after Niko Spalding finished off an-and-one underneath the basket, plus the free throw, to give his team the nine-point advantage.
Sean McCarthy (10 points, 11 rebounds) came off the bench and got the 78's going with a put-back, following an offensive board, to cut the Kings lead down to 42-36 with 5:05 left in the half.
Then veteran forward Mo Horton (26 points, 16 rebounds), who was battling an injury, knocked down a three-pointer from the corner to cut the lead down to 45-44 with 3:32 left in the half.
In the final minutes of the first half, Leonelli put on his aggressive half-court trap that garnered a few turnovers and got his team in transition, as Kamahl Walker (9 points, 4 rebounds) finished off a fast break after Tony Gallo (7 assists, 4 steals) stole the ball in the backcourt to make it a 51-51 game with 1:06 left.
The 78's would go on and finish off the first half as Vazquez knocked down a three-pointer at the buzzer to give the 78's a 56-55 lead at the break.
The Kings however, jumped out to a 76-70 lead to start the third, before Sam Longwell (27 points) knocked down an open three in transition to cut the lead to 76-74 with 3:27 left in the third quarter.
Longwell, according to Leonelli, is one of the league leaders with a field goal percentage over 50%, while shooting the three-point ball at over 45%.
Following the Longwell three, Worcester would go on a 16-5 run, as Vazquez got the 78's started with a three from the top of the key with 2:47 left, to put Worcester back on top 79-77.
McCarthy would help close out the run with a dunk to make it 88-81. Then yet again the Worcester center finished underneath, this time off a Longwell pass, to put his team up 90-81.
The Kings, however, wouldn't go away, as they went to the line six times in the final twenty seconds thanks to three questionable technical fouls assessed to the 78's. The Kings finished off the third quarter on a 9-1 run, to cut the Worcester lead to 91-90.
The Kings would tie the game with just under six minutes left in the fourth quarter, as Anthony Moutre finished off a layup in transition to make it a 108-108 game.
Longwell would answer with a three in the corner to give the 78's a little cushion, and then Vazquez sealed the game in the final thirty-seconds as the 78's were hanging on to a slim 124-121 lead.
After the game the Worcester coaches didn't have enough words for their unsung guard Vazquez on both ends of the court.
The 78's have a short break before the team returns to action on February 9th, as they host the Jersey Express at Worcester State University.


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(FYI - I search for "Dominion: " and limited it to "Search in topic subjects only"
Ergg... I tried to post it in a 'table' but I seemed to not be able to figure out the process.
wow. And those are only the ones that happened to format their post with "Dominion:" in the topic.
My fan expansion in my sig. You can add it to the list.
hmmm, I haven't updated it since March 2016. I'm kind of planning on posting an update sometime soon in a new thread.
There's also another expansion called "Seasons" by Co0kieL0rd and me. You'll find my new take on some of the cards in the thread from my signature, but the original thread is here.
Well you got my wildlands, but you missed my snowline expansion.
If someone could explain how to post this as a table in the thread I can fix the original post.
Your post is already a table. But it contains only one cell in which you put all the content.
You need to manage rows and columns. I only made this and it's already annoying.
Quote my code to see how it "works".
Ideally, the date listed should be the "last edited" date on the fan expansion post.


There are a number of factors—resolution, tolerance, material selection, surface finish—to consider when designing for the industrial 3D printing process of stereolithography (SL). For our latest tip, we'll discuss the four stereolithography finishing options available at Protolabs, and when it makes sense to use each.
3D-printed parts are moved from the SL chamber after a build finishes. Supports are then removed, parts are UV cured, and a selected finish is applied.
Stereolithography (SL) technology uses a build platform that requires support structures for all features so they don't float away or collapse during the build process. These support structures are removed after the build is complete, but they do leave visible markings on the part.
In an unfinished state, after the support structures are removed, dots or nibs are noticeable where structures were attached to the part surfaces. So, when would leaving a part unfinished make the most sense?
A natural finish provides a surface finish that absent of dots or nibs, which leaves a more desirable cosmetic appearance. The surface is not as clear on the down-facing surfaces that had supporting structures, but the top surface would remain clear. When should you use a natural finish?
On clear parts where down-facing surfaces are not a cosmetic concern.
A standard finish is applied after support surfaces have been sanded in the natural finish stages and the part undergoes a fine grit blast—this provides a uniform look and soft, frosted appearance. The part has less clarity, but best appearance. When should a standard finish be selected?
With all three surface finishes—unfinished, natural, standard—you will see very minimal cost differences, so it really comes down to cosmetic requirements and part functionality.
But wait, there's another option! If you require a part with more detail or elevated level of cosmetic appearance, custom finishing is available. This is great for when you need 3D-printed parts to resemble injection-molded parts, highly cosmetic parts to show to potential customers or colleagues, for concept modeling, or for marketing purposes. One consideration that should be made when requesting a custom finish, however, is that it may impact lead time and part cost.
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Hey Teves: The Rebbe, a Bachur, and Eli Weisel
"The Rebbe told them, "I want you to do your work - not as a Chassid, but as a lawyer."
-Rabbi Avraham Shemtov
In honor of the twentieth anniversary of Hey Taves, I would like to present some interesting accounts related to the events that led to the Rebbe's library being returned to the Chassidim. Also included is interesting pictures of the Rebbe (part 51 in the series)
The lawyers who represented the Rebbe met with the Rebbe before the actual case.
The following is a part of what was discussed in this first meeting:
"The first thing the Rebbe stressed was that the lawyers make it clear that books are not a personal heritage of the previous Rebbe and this should be explained and should be understood according to "human logic." The Rebbe stressed many times that their desire to dedicate themselves to the Rebbe's will should be in line with nature, and the society's system. The Rebbe told them, "I want you to do your work - not as a Chassid, but as a lawyer."
When the news came to 770 that we won the court case, everyone was elated. The following is from a diary of a student who was learning in 770:
"When the news came that we won the court case, it was 11:40 in the morning and we were sitting in the upstairs Zal (study hall). For me, to picture what went on in these moments is impossible. We all when outside 770 and began dancing and singing 'Didan Notzach.' Before I knew it, Bachurim got handle of bottles of Mashke and guys were dancing and making flips!
Chassidim from Crown Heights began crowding at 770. A bunch of mitzvah tanks were driving around playing 'Didan Notzach'
on the loud speakers. When the Rebbe's secretaries came out of the Rebbe's room, there was tremendous joy on their faces. Piamenta and Eli Lipsker were playing with their bands. In the middle of the dancing, someone got up and made the bracha of Shehechiyanu."
During the court case, part of the testimonies involved defining the Rebbe-Chassid relationship (it was important for understanding ownership of the books). There were three people chosen to participate and get the message across that the Rebbe and Chassid are intimately connected. One of the three was Eli Wiesel. The following is an excerpt from his testimony:
"Strangely enough, the choice of (involvement) is made by the Chassid and not the Rebbe. It is not the Rebbe who chooses the Chassid. It is the Chassid who chooses the Rebbe. But once the choice is made, it is boundless.
It is total loyalty. And therefore, the Rebbe owes the Chassid total loyalty. So, for the community, the Rebbe must have total generosity and compassion. Also, he has even more responsibility. That's why he is a Rebbe."
Picture description: The Rebbe addressing children at a Lag Beomer Parade 1953.
Good Shabbos,
Menachem,
Copyright © Menachem Kirschenbaum 2007
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The Rebbetzin " No I Never Heard About it From My Father"
"In the winter of 1985 Lubavitch Library staff noticed valuable books were disappearing from the shelves. Before long, it became obvious that some of the rare Kabbalistic and biblical commentaries were missing. They tried to find out who could be taking the Sefarim"
-Excerpts the story of Hei Teves
In honor of the 20th anniversary of Hay Teves (the day which marks a court ruling which returned the Rebbe's library into the hands of his Chassidim), I would like to present part of Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka's testimony regarding the ownership of the library, Also included is an interesting picture of the Rebbe (part 22 in the series)
The following is the back-and-forth between the lawyer and the Rebbetzin:
The lawyer: Why did your father have books?
The Rebbetzin: This was his life. His main goal was to spread Judaism.
The lawyer: It's important for me to know - how do you know that the reason he collected the books was to spread Judaism)?
The Rebbetzin: I understand very well. This was his personality, this is what he grew up with, and this is what he lives with.
The lawyer: When your father was alive, who did you think the library belonged to?
The Rebbetzin: I never thought about it then.
The lawyer: Did your father ever tell you who the books belonged to?
The Rebbetzin: No, I never heard about it from my father.
The lawyer: My second question is about the books that your father used in his study. Are those books your father's or they belong to the Chassidim?
The Rebbetzin: It belongs to the Chassidim because my father belonged to the Chassidim.
The Rebbetzin's response gave tremendous insight into the true nature of the relationship between the Rebbe and his Chassidim. There is only a perceived separation – they are strongly united at their essence.
Good Shabbos.
Menachem.
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After leaving Lone Pine, the nature of the trail changed. In my first stretch of the Sierra's there would be patchy snow above 9,500 ft and the passes would be about 10,000 ft tall. After that you would walk miles on hard ground. As soon as we left Lone Pine it was nothing but snow. All day you're walking on nothing but snow. In order to be able to get any mileage in I would wake up around 3am and "get walking" because by noon the snow would be slushy and walking nearly impossible. Additionally, the passes changed from being 10,000 feet to being 12,000-13,000 feet which meant big climbs on the snow. So the goal for pretty much every day is to wake up and make it over the pass early, then get as close to the next pass as possible and camp. This strategy makes for 10-15 miles days. The rest of the day is spent drying out clothes and resting.
One of the highlights of the whole trail is climbing Mt Whitney. At 14,505 ft tall this is the tallest mountain in the continental US. It was a 17 mile round trip side trail to summit. Although many people skip it, for my group that was never even considered. I made it about 4 miles on the side trail after 10 miles of pct and camped at Guitar Lake. Guitar Lake was almost completely frozen and staggering mountains surrounded me in every direction. My friend Harry got a fishing pole at the last town and we spent the afternoon fishing for the golden trout that live in the area. The pole worked great and we caught two fish that were big enough to eat. That night we feasted on rice and fish, with our minds on the mountain we would climb tomorrow. At 3 am our alarms rang and soon after we were on our way. After over 3,000 feet of climbing on snow we reached the top and jumped on the elevation marker. The view was spectacular and we spent the morning eating candy and looking at the snow covered mountains.
After a few hours we headed back down and pushed on toward camp. The next days were spent navigating water crossings and climbing passes. The final obstacle between me and my next town was Forester Pass. At 13,000 ft this pass is the highest on the entire trail. Not only that, but close to the top is an ice chute that goes down thousands of feet. Just like before, I woke up early and trudged toward the pass. Following footprints in the snow, I was able to make it up and over.
It would be all downhill from here (literally). The hard parts of this section were over. It took two more days of walking but we eventually made it out of the Sierra's and down into the town of Bishop. After that section I am taking three zero days to let my mind and body rest before I head back into the mountains. This section is the hardest, but the beauty is more than enough reward.
This looks really tough, yet incredible. Best wishes for a wonderful experience.
Looks like you had clear skies for the summit… that feeling is hard to describe….when you are that high up and you can see for miles in every direction…. glad you got to experience it. Great pictures.


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General Hospital (Hospital) Dok II Jayapura - Jubi
Social Protection Card Holders Provided Service of Second Class Room
General Hospital (Hospital) Dok II Jayapura – Jubi
Jayapura, Jubi – Jayapura Public Hospital (RSUD Jayapura) is no longer suitable to be a national referral hospital because the number of staff has not been able to catch up with the increase of patients.
"To deal with the surge in the number of patients, we take measures by admitting patients who are holders of the Social Protection Card to Class II ward if Class III rooms are full. If Class III rooms are occupied, we admit them to Class IV while the payment claim is still referred to the third class according to the Social Protection Card guidelines," said Aloysius Giay, Head of Health Department of Papua Province on last week.
The increase of patients, according to him, occurred because 18 health centers in Jayapura Municipality are not 24 hours. In addition, the increase started since the hospital became a referral from Papua Barat Province.
"For the long term, we are planning to renovate and build a new building including the integrated outpatient building that would absorb the budget up to Rp 400 billion," he said.
Additionally, some rooms would be built, such as an obstetric room, a surgery room and an internist room for both male and female patients, and a bronchitis room. "I have discussed this with the former Minister of Legal, Political and Security Affairs Luhut Panjaitan, and he agreed. The total budget required is up to Rp 800 billion. But I hope this planning is keep running after the replacement of new minister," he said.
Meanwhile during May 2016, Abepura Public Hospital (RSUD Abepura) already received the initial installment but the absorption was only Rp 3.5 billion. The allocated Social Protection Card 2016 received by RSUD Jayapura is Rp 60 billion, including Rp 10 billion for the referral cost to three hospitals outside of Papua.
Chairman of the Commission III of Papua Legislative Council Carolus Bolly said the National Referral Hospital RSUD Jayapura must give an example of service to other hospitals in Papua. "We also expect RSUD Abepura do the same," he said. (rom/*)


Since 1994 there has been a network of 16 schools from ten European nations doing projects in Saint Marienthal (CZ, D, F, GB, I, LV, LIT., PL, S, BOS). They do not only use their classrooms to work on single subjects related to European issues, but have made the "House of Europe" their classroom. The ultimate goal of the Network St. Marienthal is to promote the ideal of a united Europe by creating a "European educational area on a small scale", by en- couraging young people to etsablish personal contacts and by arousing their interrest in solving economic, political and ecological pro- blems across borders. On the initiative of St. Ursula-Schule Hannover tea- chers of the partner schools met yearly in the convent of St Marienthal between 1994 and 1996 in order to plan common activities and so developed ideas for fu- ture international meetings of pupils to be organised in the context of projects. In 1997 two projects could be realized for the first time: a music workshop and a central meeting with par- ticipants from all partner schools of Network St. Marienthal. The focus of this meeting was on ecological and economic problems of energy production by burning brown coal in the trinagle between Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic. Focussing on current problems as well as encouraging young people to start something new also played an essential role during the second central international meeting of pupils at St. Marienthal in the following year 1998. The subject of the history work- shop was " From the Second World War to the House Europe ". At the end of a project implemented in 1999-2000 there was a concept of a house for the accommodation of disabled persons ("Ecological house"), built sustainably with special consideration for the needs of disabled people. In 2001 and 2002 we worked on a project called "European theatre". In 2003 and 2004 we dealt with intercultural conflicts in the seminar entitled "European film". In 2005 and 2006 the subjects "Democracy and media" and "Right-wing extremism" were investigated. In 2007 the subject was "Together for Europe – 50 years of Roman Treaties". Since 2002 an additional network meeting has taken place once a year under the motto "reminding you of the past to bring on the future". Youngsters from the network schools meet for six days with concentration camp survivors. In discussion rounds they review the experiences of the former concentration camp prisoners and in presentations they report about traces of the dictatorships in their home countries. The projects are planned to involve a great number of different disciplines to appeal to youngsters with different educational backgrounds and talents. The projects require that the international work groups be in close contact with each other for one year via the internet to work together on the tasks which were given to them. The examples of the various seminars show that the young people of Western and Eastern Europe are willing to approach each other, to listen to each other and to cooperate with each other in an imaginative way if they are given the opportunity to do this in a suitable atmosphere. It is important for the achievement ofthe ultimate goal of the network projects that the participants impart their personal experiences from the international meetings to give other people the chance to develop. That is why great efforts were made to reach a bigger publicity after the meetings, notably by presentations at the different partner schools, by slide shows or the presentations of films which were made during the meetings, by exhibits in churches and by contacts with broadcasters and the press.
Over the years Network St. Marienthal has developed into a living organism, which supports the co-ope- ration between individual schools in a different way: by contacts among the tea- chers, by student exchange programmes and also by the possibility for single pupils to do spells of work experience in neighbouring European countries, faci- litated by partner schools. The international meetings of pupils at the convent of St. Marienthal still remain the high points of the pro- ject terms and are an engine of innovation because here ideas and activities of the partner schools are concentrated in a "hotbed".
The present project includes a lot of challenges, but coping with them will hopefully lead to the improvement of the communication structures, widen the variety and broaden support for the projects among the pu- pils of the partner schools.
At the end there is one thing which should not go unmentioned: a network like the one portrayed above needs the help of friends, and we would like to use this occasion to express our gratefulness for all the material and ideal support which we have found up to now. Above all we would like to thank for the support by the EU, the Free State of Saxony, the Robert-Bosch-Stiftung and the Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt (German Foundation for the Environment) which generously funded the network's activities.


CLARENCE W. MORRISON of La Porte, Ind., 79, father of Pastor Kalvin Morrison serving New Carlisle United Methodist Church, died Friday August 29, 2014. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. (CT) Friday, Sept. 5, at Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 602 Maple Ave. in LaPorte. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. (CT) Saturday, Sept. 6, at Tracy United Methodist Church, 1702 E. U.S. Hwy. 6 in Hamlet, Ind. Survivors include: wife, Joan Nelson Morrison; daughter, Cindy McCoy of Hamlet, Ind.; sons, Kalvin (Ann) Morrison of La Porte, Rick A. Morrison of New Philadelphia, Ohio, Curt (Amy) Morrison of La Porte; nine grandchildren; and six great grandchildren. Memorial contributions can be made to the Tracy United Methodist Church, 1702 E. U.S. Hwy. 6, Hamlet, IN 46532. Condolences can be sent to Pastor & Mrs. Kalvin (and Ann) Morrison, 809 Fox St. La Porte, IN 46350-5608. Online condolences may be made at www.haverstockfuneralhome.com.


Edited to Add: When I started reading this series, I had already devoured Ilona Andrews' UF series, The Hidden Legacy and loved it! But it gave me some misplaced expectations. I was expecting Kate Daniels to be just like Hidden Legacy. And they couldn't be more different.
So please ignore my babbling about having hard time reading this book because as you can see, after this, I never looked back. I fell in love with Kate and Curran and the world they lived in.
So here's my review of the first book, Magic Bites. Enjoy!
A few chapters in I thought I couldn't finish this. I know. Shocking, right? I've heard so many good things about this series that my expectations were sky-high, and honestly, the first half was a chore to read. It feels blasphemous to say that but it's the truth.
I couldn't quite put my finger on it at first until I realized my issues with it was: it totally lacked the kind of world building I was used to. I didn't need things to be spelled out to me but I spent the first half of this book trying to decipher who the Order was or what the Guild does. Kate keeps mentioning them but I have no idea what or who they are. At first.
It wasn't until past 50% where I finally got the whole picture of the world in which Kate operates in and I came to enjoy myself immensely.
But even in my confusion with the world building and all that, I was still able to really get into Kate's character. Now, I understand why people rave about her. She is simply phenomenal. I found her totally hilarious. She's stubborn and mouthy and her first instinct is to kill and ask questions later. Her chemistry with Curran was instantly noticeable.
For my romance friends who are interested in this series, I have to say that the romance here is non-existent. This is pure adult UF. Although the seeds are there and knowing that Kate and Curran are on a lot of people's list of OTPs, then I have high hopes for more romance in the next books.
So yes, if you want to read a dense adult UF-adventure type story then I highly recommend this book. I would say that don't expect too much romance. At least not yet.
Diamond Fire by Ilona Andrews is a MUST-READ!
Copyright © 2019 Geri Reads.


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How to Make Sense Out of Irrational Behavior
Ron Ashkenas
Former Contributor
I write about simplifying organizations in a complex world.
Have you ever wondered why perfectly sensible, rational, and intelligent colleagues resist or reject perfectly sensible, rational, and intelligent ideas? Obviously it's not because they are stupid. There is just something going on that we don't realize.
Here's a quick example: A large, over-crowded urban hospital was trying to free up beds by reducing unnecessarily long patient stays. To that end, an analysis showed that one particular floor never seemed to discharge patients over the weekend. When the nursing and administrative team was asked about this data, the head nurse insisted that she would not support any attempts to increase weekend discharges, saying only that it wasn't a good time for patients to leave the hospital. Clearly, on the surface, her position made no sense. Eventually, she shared the fact that several years earlier a few patients had lost valuables during weekend discharges. So, to insure their security, the head nurse made sure that patients' personal items could only be unlocked from the safe in her presence (she had the only key) — and she didn't work on weekends!
It's easy to laugh at a story like this one. But the reality is that the nurse was doing what she thought best, which made her appear irrational to others. Once the underlying history and motivation was revealed, her behavior made sense. It then prompted a review not only of the discharge procedures, but also of how best to secure personal property.
Irrational behavior is part of the human condition. There's a long list of things that we know we should avoid, but do them anyway; and an equally long list of things that we know are good for us but that we avoid. That's why people smoke cigarettes, drive after having a few cocktails, or don't floss their teeth. At some level, conscious or unconscious, each of us has a compelling reason — such as short-term gratification, peer acceptance, convenience, lifestyle, and many more — for doing the "wrong" thing.
Organizations of course are composed of people, all of whom act irrationally at various times and seemingly do the "wrong" things. So it's no wonder that we often run into a colleague, boss, or subordinate that just can't seem to consider a completely reasonable suggestion. If you find yourself in this situation, here are two simple and "rational" guidelines to keep in mind:
Don't try to fight irrationality with rationality. It will only make you more frustrated and the other person more defensive. No matter how many well-constructed arguments you offer, you won't make headway until you understand the underlying motivation that is driving the other person.
Focus on discovering, understanding, and embracing the other person's rationale. Even if your adversary is being driven by unconscious motivations, it's important to try to figure them out. Resistance to apparent logic always comes from somewhere, and you won't be able to breakthrough until you understand the reason. For example, sales people often resist logical and straightforward sales-model changes because they fear that compensation will be affected, or that customer relationships will be harmed. Until you understand and deal with those underlying issues it's difficult to make headway.
Years ago a senior executive told me that managing an organization would be a lot easier if there weren't any people involved. On the other hand, it wouldn't be nearly as interesting.
What's your experience with understanding — and embracing — irrationality in your organization?
Ron Ashkenas is a senior partner of Schaffer Consulting, a Stamford, Connecticut consulting firm and the author of the book Simply Effective: How to Cut Through Complexity in Your Organization and Get Things Done.
Editor's Note: A version of this blog was cross-posted on HBR.org.


Today is Ethan's 20th birthday.
When I think about each of the children God has given me my heart is overwhelmed. It's 100% true that each and every child is a gift and a blessing, no matter if you have one or seven or more. Each life is of endless value.
Ethan has a unique way of scrambling eggs which leaves a solid piece of cooked eggy skin stuck to the bottom of the pan which I HATE. But look at that face. Okay, I will clean the pan for you, E, since you say this is the very best way to cook eggs.
Rich and I took him to the mall where he picked out some new clothes from Hollister. Jacob, Brittnee, Sarah, and David also went along. It was a fun evening together.
We had Ethan's cheesecake (requested) on Saturday night after the shopping trip because Rich was leaving for a trip on Sunday morning and on Monday (today, Ethan's real birthday) the boys would be back to college. He blew his candles out with so much lung power that there is STILL candle wax on the counter.
Happiness is a big family singing your birthday song. We love you Ethan!
Yesterday, Ethan was able to squeeze in a quick visit with Tessa in the morning and then I took the kids to church and lunch at Ethan's requested restaurant, UNO's. It was me, Caleb, Seth, Ethan, Jacob, Sarah, David, Michael, and Zach. Nine of us all together in one big booth and THANK GOODNESS for Sarah or I would have been the only female. 🙂 We had a yummy meal and when the waitress asked if we wanted dessert we were much too full but asked for a piece of cake for the birthday boy.
"But you don't have to sing to me," begged Ethan.
"Do you want a candle?" asked the waitress.
"No, that's okay, but thanks." he replied.
We were rather let down that Ethan appeared to get away without spectacle but the waitress must have sensed our true wishes and ignored the wishes of the birthday boy, much to his dismay. However he recovered quickly and was a very good sport about it.
She gave Ethan a HUGE piece of chocolate cake along with NINE spoons so we could all share it!
I gave her a nice big tip because she really did deserve it. I'm still smiling and I hope that Ethan is, too.
Seth took this photo as Ethan and Jacob were getting ready to leave for school. We are so thankful that they have a car and can come home now and then. It's just not the same around here with the three older ones so far away but we wouldn't change a thing because they are learning, growing, and thriving.
There is no one like you in the whole wide world.
Like an open book, you watched me grow from conception to birth; all the stages of my life were spread out before you, The days of my life all prepared before I'd even lived one day. Your thoughts – how rare, how beautiful! God, I'll never comprehend them!
On Tuesday, Rich was honored by the people in his office with a special dinner at a local restaurant. Very soon, he will be changing job positions and the people who have been working for him over the last several years wanted to have a chance to say "thank you" to him for all he has done. This was a very rewarding and satisfying night for my husband, who puts his hard work ethic, heart, and soul into his job. Everyone had such kind and respectful things to say.
I thought it would be fun to dress each of the boys in a blue dress shirt because that is what Rich typically wears. He has always loved searching for the perfect blue dress shirts. I went to Old Navy for the purchases….new shirts for all the boys, plus new corduroys for the three younger boys, and a complete outfit for Sarah. Grace didn't need anything, as I had taken her shopping the weekend we went to Stockbridge. I washed everything and ironed. I wanted everything perfect, which meant I did everything with just a tad touch of overzealousness. As for myself, I had a basic black dress already in my closet, but I did buy some new black pointed toe flats.
I drove the children to the restaurant and parked in an empty business lot next door so Rich wouldn't see our car. When Ali texted me the "all clear" we drove over, parked, and walked inside. Ali met us at the hostess table and walked us to the room where everyone was waiting and chatting. Rich had his back turned away from us. Caleb reached him first, and tugged on his arm. Rich stopped his conversation and looked down and saw his son. It was such a special moment. I was beaming as I watched his eyes *bug out* in shock. He was so happy and it was such a surprise to see the two worlds he loves so much collide.
We were the center of attention. None of the people who worked for and with him had seen him surrounded by his all of his family at once. Everyone loved the children.
As soon as we were there and the initial greetings were over, several people gave speeches in Rich's honor, thanking him and telling funny stories. Of course Rich, who truly has a tender and sensitive heart, cried, and it was so good for the children and I to come to a better understanding of how much good Rich does for the company, and how much he is loved and appreciated. I was so proud to be standing by his side.
After the speeches there was a sweet slideshow and that was fun, too. The man who put it together gave me a copy to take home (on a flash drive). Rich was given a plaque and the whole family was given a nice wooden bench to put outside by our pond.
Then we ate dinner and socialized. The kids were great. The only embarrassing thing that happened was Seth drank and drank too many shirley temples and in a coughing fit at the table, he threw up a little. That was really embarrassing because I was talking to a nice lady with my back away from Seth and she was the one who alerted me to the problem. Oh and Sarah was kind of shy at first (would not make eye contact or speak) but she warmed up after a good dinner.
Everyone you see in the pictures were part of the event…….
His picture was on the cake….
Caleb requested the piece with his Dad's face. And he ate it, too!
There were about 8 people in front of us, several of whom were taking photos. "Okay, you and your 80 children get ready for a picture" someone teased.
I love you, my husband and friend. I'm so glad the children and I were a part of your special night, as I know we are always a part of your life whether home or away. I'm happy to support you and share this busy but joyful journey of ups and downs with you. Always. Thank you for who you are and the work you do to support our family.


Back to post topic...the DTS Connect & DTS Interactive are not featured with this board.
The digital outputs (coax/toslink) I have not been able to bitstream surround formats like DTS (to a standalone receiver), I have tried ArcSoft, Foobar, VLC, and a few other media players with no success.
The analog outs feature jack sensing when the Sound Manager is open which is pretty cool.
The newest codec from Realtek, 2.59, also has room correction/trim so if you have a surround system you can compensate for speaker distance (some other Realtek codecs also have this/some don't).
Do not install a Creative card in Win 7 if you think you might want to go back to the Realtek output 'cause Windows update can/will screw you up, and trying to get all the Creative registry stuff removed, especially if you use ASIO, is a major PITA.
I have an Onkyo TX-SR508 and use the optical connection on my EP45-DS3 (ALC889).
How would it show up on the receiver (normally) if the PC does the encoding instead of the receiver (which I have set to pure audio so in theory it shouldn't decode either)?
I only have a 2.0 setup.
If I do as that says and only tick in 16/24/32 Integer, a movie that has - DTS 48000Hz 6ch - shows on the receiver as "PCM", if I tick in - DTS/DTS-HD/Dolby TrueHD - in the passthrough options the receiver shows "DTS" on it's display.
For audio files I use foobar+wasapi and only listen to flac files.
And is there any testfiles you can recommend for testing purposes to see that MPC-HC is doing what it's supposed to do?
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I'm not clear where you're selecting these options. Do you mean in the media player?
If you are getting DTS to display on your receiver then you are indeed getting the signal through-so far all I can pass is pcm to 2 different receivers.
Since you are listening in stereo you're golden with pcm, since you aren't interested in surround sound.
I'll try mpc later today when I get time, I'm not sure if I tried it before or not.
Yes, first I install ffdshow, then mpc-hc.
I then tell mpc-hc not to use any internal filters but instead use external decoders which are ffdshow video decoder and ffdshow audio decoder.
In the audio setup for ffdshow, you di this part via ffdshow, not mpc-hc, you set up different profiles, the video part is more steps since the video can come in so many formats, see the guide I link to for details. The audio setup I simply set up pass through for DTS and the other formats I don't want the decoder to mess with.
You also need separate profiles for different audio "setups", like you might want to redo 2.0 to 2.1, but it's all in that guide, it will take a while to get it right but you'll get there.
And the mixer part is "probably" not involved when the sound is in pass through, only when the sound is in a format that can't be sent via pass through, the decode handles the 2.0 to 2.1 conversion and any other onversions that might be needed depending on your speaker setup, at least if you tell it to, "I think".
Ooh, and don't forget to set ffdshow audi/video decoders as "Prefer" in MPC-HC in "External Filters".
Last edited by NiklasA; 04-20-2011 at 09:09 PM.
Ah, I see. I was hoping to not have to deal with a bunch of codecs and find a media player that would handle the pass through natively.
I don't know if it's related but I'm having problems with one of Windows codecs, DShowRpgFilter.
Thanks for the information, and if I don't find another solution I will try ffdshow.
Hope you guys can get this sorted out easily!
Don't be afraid of installing new codecs, that will be fine and sometimes is the only (or easiest) solution to certain issues.
MPC-HC has internal codecs as well, you can use them instead, in fact I think it uses ffdshow as well amongst others, all players do. Sometimes you just have to set them up right inside the player and/or add some extra codecs so the player can play certains forrmats.
I've decided for now not to pursue it any further. I am using the analog 5.1 outs to feed a receiver near the pc, and also into a Creative DTS-610.
I'm using the toslink optical out of the DTS-610 feeding a 50' toslink cable to my HT in another room. So for now I'll do this with hardware.
Reason I'm gunshy about installing more codecs is somehow a/some codecs got broken not letting some programs work (for example, ImgBurn) until installing Win 7 SP1 seemed to fix it.
So, could have been one of Windows native codecs, not really sure.
Problem solved. Another case of drivers/codecs/whatever not installing correctly, as well as -ahem!-operator error.
I uninstalled the Realtek 2.59 driver, reinstalled the Gigabyte / Realtek 2.54 driver.
Selected Optical out as default, and selected in the advanced tab the proper bit depth/frequency of whatever (DTS 5.1) sound files I want to play. This was crucial.
In Foobar player I selected my optical out and removed the DTS component (since I wanted pass through, not decoded).
Plugged the toslink into one of my receivers, loaded up Foobar with some DTS 5.1 music and all is good.
No extra codecs, no BS, it just works with my receiver doing the decoding.
Of course this will only work with the lossy DTS core streams, and not the full lossless of DTS-HD (say, from a BD disk) as SP/DIF wasn't designed for higher rez.
But that's what I have my Oppo BDP-80 for.
Nice to see you eventually got it working how you wanted, thanks for the update back!


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Have fun at NErDcampMI! I went last year and enjoyed everything about it except the drive. Going through Chicago during 4th of July weekend will be a _once_ in a lifetime experience. Here is my week. Happy reading!
Thanks for your reviews this week. I've had Jumped In, on my list of books I want to read, but now I really really want too!
Thanks for more Lucy K.-definitely will try one of her books, Beth. I will look for Jumped In for sure. I enjoyed Goodbye Stranger, but it's puzzling just as you wrote. I hope you have a beautiful time in Costa Rica. I've been there with students, now hoping we can get a family trip going next year! Happy Travels!
I loved Echo but I read it! Now I need to find a copy of the audio - the music would be a great addition! Thanks. I loved Goodbye Strange but you need to finish it - it is all Rebecca Stead.


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What Are You Psychologically Projecting?
Written by Dr. Eric Perry Image Credit: Pixabay "If you hate a person, you hate something in him that is part of yourself. What isn't part of ourselves doesn't disturb us." ~Herman Hesse Do you view the world through the sunny optimism of rose-colored lenses or is the tint of your worldview darker and more gloomy? One's view of the world has a lot to do with the internal script created by one's unconscious mind. You are both the author,Read more
How to Spot an Emotional Bully
Written by Dr. Eric Perry "Sticks and stones will break my bones but words will never hurt me." ~Anonymous I wish the above quote was true. The reality is that, unless you are machine or lack basic human emotions, negative words and behaviors do have a profound effect on the way you feel about yourself. Fortunately, in our current society, we have become vigilant and sensitive to all forms of bullying. As a result, we are quick to notice thisRead more
How to Turn Negative Urges into Positive Actions
Written by Dr. Eric Perry Image Credit: Pixabay "Adopting the right attitude can convert a negative stress into a positive one." ~Hans Selye Sublimation is a subconscious psychological defense mechanism whereby we take a negative impulse and channel it into a positive behavior. This is similar to displacement (click here to refer to my earlier post on displacement) but instead of taking a negative impulse, such as aggression towards one's boss, and displacing that negative feeling onto an innocent third partyRead more
It's Ok To Feel Your Feelings
Written by Dr. Eric Perry Image Credit: Pixabay "The way I see it, if you want the rainbow you gotta put up with the rain." ~Dolly Parton There seems to be a perception that certain feelings are bad and others are good. While some feelings such as happiness may feel better than sadness, it is important to remember that there are no good or bad feelings. We are emotional beings and we possess a wide spectrum of feelings, which have a purposeRead more
How to Identify & Overcome Imposter Syndrome
Written by Dr. Eric Perry Image Credit: Pixabay "I have written 11 books but each time I think 'Uh-oh, they're going to find out now. I've run a game on everybody, and they're going to find me out.'" ~Maya Angelou At one time or another in life, we all have felt that perhaps we were not worthy of the life we have or the praise and recognition we receive from others. You wake up feeling that the shoes you walk inRead more
Living Life One Pause at a Time
By Dr. Eric Perry, PhD Image Credit: Pixabay "There is only one world, the world pressing against you at this minute. There is only one minute in which you are alive, this minute here and now. The only way to live is by accepting each minute as an unrepeatable miracle." ~Anonymous What if all we are is a fleeting and fragile physical manifestation of our thoughts; unconnected floating ideas that bind together to form the physical representation of your selfRead more
What Lies Beneath Your Emotions – Reaction Formation
Written by Dr. Eric Perry Image Credit: Pixabay "People have motives and thoughts of which they are unaware." ~Albert Ellis What if you hated someone who you were socially and morally expected to love? For instance, what if you felt hate for your sibling, child or spouse? These feelings, if openly expressed and acknowledged, would be reprehensible to you. According to the theory of reaction formation, these feelings that we fear and deny will cause our unconscious to exaggerate the opposite ofRead more
The Power of Empathy
Written by Dr. Eric Perry Image Credit: Pixabay "You can only understand people if you feel them in yourself." ~John Steinbeck The ability to see and feel the world from another person's point of view is one of the most powerful human traits. Empathy allows you to transport yourself into another person and to experience the world through their eyes. Without empathy, we are empty vessels; nothing more than singular and isolated figures unable to connect with the world around us.Read more
The Power of Self-Talk
Written by Dr. Eric Perry Image Credit: Pixabay "We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves." ~Dalai Lama XIV Like a faithful shadow on a sunny afternoon, we are accompanied throughout our lives by a constant inner monologue. This voice has been with us since childhood and reflects both conscious thoughts and unconscious beliefs. It may be positive, neutral or negative. Although difficult to study because inner speech is an internal process, there areRead more
You Teach Others How To Treat You
Written by Dr. Eric Perry Image Credit: Pixabay "You teach people how to treat you." ~Oprah Winfrey Many of us are living our lives repeating the same heartbreaking and unhealthy patterns. We appear to be stuck on replay unable to move forward while continually duplicating the chaos that caused us to leave our last relationship. Perhaps there is a belief that we have a "type" that we attract. We seem to get involved emotionally with the same type of personRead more
You Are Not Damaged
Written by Dr. Eric Perry Image Credit: Pixabay It saddens me to hear people refer to themselves as being damaged. They speak about themselves as if they are a commodity that is for sale; a product whose price has been reduced for a perceived flaw. Often this expression is accompanied by the idea that no one would want to be with them. This idea of being damaged often stems from some form of abuse where the learned message was thatRead more
A Look Inside the Mind of a Narcissist
Written by Dr. Eric Perry Image Credit: Pixabay " But that's the thing about narcissists. They can try to fool you, with all their heart, but in the end, they're just fooling themselves." ~Ellie Fox An individual with a narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) has spent most of their life creating the illusion of a confident and self-assured individual. Tightly wound up in this facade is the desperate struggle to maintain this self-created image. Much like a toddler swimming in aRead more
7 Ways to Uplift Your Mood
Written by Dr. Eric Perry, PhD "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." ~Albert Einstein We all have bad days. Have you ever had the kind of day that makes you think, "What is it all about?" We might start questioning our jobs and even our lives. Pretty soon we find ourselves spiraling into sadness. It is important not to get stuck in a whirlpool of negativity. Always keep moving forward because tomorrow will beRead more


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Adele promises a sea of dirty jokes in an interview with Oprah Winfrey
After a long silence, the artist is gearing up for a landmark conversation.
The multiple Grammy winner singer Adele is gearing up for a new interview with American TV legend Oprah Winfrey. The interview is set to coincide with the release of the singer's new album.
The official release date of the album, titled "30", is November 19. Adele and Oprah will hold a two-hour conversation on occasion, which will be available to viewers a few days before the musical release.
"It will start as something elegant, and then I'll tell a bunch of dirty jokes and stories; it will be like a whiplash," the Daily Star quoted Adele as saying.
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Bajaj Finance Ltd, the lending and investment arm of Bajaj Finserv, has increased the rate of interest of its fixed deposits, with effect from October 17, 2018.
Bajaj Finance Fixed Deposits have been accredited ?FAAA/Stable? rating by CRISIL, and ?MAAA (Stable)? rating by ICRA.
Bajaj Finance Ltd, the lending and investment arm of Bajaj Finserv, has increased the rate of interest of its fixed deposits, with effect from October 17, 2018. For the existing loan and FD customers, the interest rates have been hiked up to 9% and for new customers, up to 8.75%. Similarly, for senior citizens, the rates have been increased up to 9.10%. The new rates, valid for deposits up to Rs 5 crore, are offered on an annual basis, applicable under the cumulative and non-cumulative payout schemes on a 36-60 months' tenor.
For the same schemes and tenor, the new fixed deposit customers will get 8.75% instead of 8.50% earlier. The existing loan and FD customers are offered a rate of 9%, which previously was 8.75%. The rate of interest has, thus, recorded a rise of 0.25% on a tenor of 36-60 months across all customer categories.
For the recently-launched special tenor scheme of 15 months with a minimum FD size of Rs 1 lakh, the FD rate of interest would be up to 8.05% for new customers and 8.40% for senior citizens, according to a press release.
Upon renewal, senior citizens will now earn a higher rate of interest of 9.35% as against 9.10% earlier and new customers will be offered 9% compared to 8.75% earlier, for a tenor ranging between 36 and 60 months.
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I have so many interests I sometimes feel like a fibberty gibbet butterfly brain. Constantly fluttering between paper arts, quilting, needle felting, zentangling and baking. But the truth is I've discovered each has its season and they feed into each other so instead of being widely varying activities, they compliment each other. Take quilting, this is generally an autumn and winter thing for me, appreciated best when the frost outside bites.
Fabrics and quilts are cosy things which speak of dark nights spent with a needle by a glowing fireside.
Baking fits in with this season too. One of my favourite things is to curl up in a well cushioned chair with a pile of recipe books researching new recipes to freeze or store away ready for when visitors drop by. The boys sometimes help out too but I removed the biscuits with their rude words before taking the photo!
It's lovely to spend time in the warmth of a kitchen on a cold day, filling the house with the festive scents of cinnamon, apples, cloves and oranges.
A row of jars and tins filled with welcoming nibbles or Christmas specials feels like a practical way to hibernate when the days are short.
As we leave the short days behind us and climb into spring my interests change. The new year is when I feel curiosity building up, time to learn a new technique or develop an existing skill. Usually it's paper crafts and zentangling. After tidying away after the latest quilt or growing weary of washing up baking trays, I like the simplicity of pens and paper and instead of needing to follow precise measurements or weighing ingredients, I can freewheel. My mind is off the hook and floating free.
Something I rarely mention is music but it plays a huge part in my crafting life. There are some quilts I've made which in my mind will always be associated with a particular piece of music which I listened to over and over while setting my stitches. I listen to a lot of radio drama and comedy and those have special associations with things I've made. The quilt I've just completed for my nephews first birthday is linked in my memory with Bleak Expectations, a very silly radio comedy based (very loosely!) in Victorian England.
Another quilt given as a Christmas present last year was made while listening to series 4 of John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme and another remains associated with the radio dramatisations of Cadfael. Kate Bush is fairly prominent and her lyrics are prime source material for some art journaling I'm planning. Equally Eminem has loads of words which spark off cretive thoughts and may feature somewhere soon. So as I continue to search for that creative voice, I'll pay more attention to the music.


why do you keep following me then unfollowing me then following me then unfollowing me then following me,? if your goal was to gain my attention then you have it. what now?
Omgs you have a flip irl too??? r u zillionaire???
Hey I'm just being you when you were asking for pegasus hat for free, smh.
i'm pretty good too, just getting used to vmk again since I stopped playing for awhile.


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File #: Int 0642-2005 Version: * Name: Specifications for alternative fuel vehicle taxicabs.
Type: Introduction Status: Filed
Committee: Committee on Transportation
Title: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to specifications for alternative fuel vehicle taxicabs.
Sponsors: David Yassky, John C. Liu, Charles Barron, Gale A. Brewer, Lewis A. Fidler, Michael E. McMahon, Michael C. Nelson, James Sanders, Jr., David I. Weprin, Bill Perkins, Eva S. Moskowitz, Letitia James, Margarita Lopez, Tony Avella, Betsy Gotbaum
Attachments: 1. Committee Report
12/31/2005 * David Yassky City Council Filed (End of Session) Action details Meeting details Not available
6/16/2005 * David Yassky Committee on Transportation Hearing Held by Committee Action details Meeting details Not available
6/16/2005 * David Yassky Committee on Transportation Laid Over by Committee Action details Meeting details Not available
5/11/2005 * David Yassky City Council Referred to Comm by Council Action details Meeting details Not available
5/11/2005 * David Yassky City Council Introduced by Council Action details Meeting details Not available
Int. No. 642
By Council Members Yassky, Liu, Barron, Brewer, Fidler, McMahon, Nelson, Sanders Jr., Weprin, Perkins, Moskowitz, James, Lopez, Avella and The Public Advocate (Ms. Gotbaum)
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to specifications for alternative fuel vehicle taxicabs.
Section 1. Declaration of legislative findings and intent. The Council of the City of New York hereby finds that use of alternative fuel vehicles is important to the City's goal of improving air quality and conserving fuel. The use of alternative fuel vehicles is especially appropriate with taxicabs, many of which operate 24 hours per day, spewing an enormous amount of emissions into the air.
The burning of fossil fuels is a major source of greenhouse gases that contribute to the growing problem of global warming. Furthermore, fuel prices continue to escalate while our reliance on fossil fuels has also increased our dependence on foreign sources of oil. Therefore, it is important to encourage the use and development of alternative fuel vehicles, including hybrid electric vehicles, to increase fuel efficiency, reduce air pollution and lower our dependence on foreign oil.
The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission has promulgated rules mandating specifications for taxicabs. These specifications, while important to passenger comfort, have prevented many promising alternative fuel vehicles, which do not meet specifications by minimal amounts, from being used as taxicabs. To further the City's policy of improving air quality and conserving fuel, this Council is enacting this law to allow certain alternative fuel vehicles to be used as taxicabs. To continue the policy of improving comfort for passengers, this local law shall be repealed when an alternative fuel vehicle becomes available and the Taxi and Limousine Commission approves it for use as a taxicab under its general specifications for taxicabs.
§2 Chapter 5 of title 19 of the administrative code of the city of New York is hereby amended by enacting a new section 19-508.1 to read as follows:
§19-508.1 Alternative Fuel Vehicle Specifications. An alternative fuel vehicle is one which uses alternative fuels as defined in paragraph 2 of subdivision a of section 24-163.1 of this code. For purposes of this section, a taxicab using alternative fuel shall also include a hybrid-electric vehicle defined as a vehicle that employs a combustion engine system together with an electric propulsion system that operates in an integrated manner. Until such time as when the taxi and limousine commission approves an alternative fuel vehicle that meets the taxicab specifications stated under Title 35, Chapter 3, §3-03 of the rules of the city of New York, alternative fuel vehicles shall be exempt from these rules. All alternative fuel vehicle taxicabs shall meet the following minimum specifications:
(1) The vehicle shall have EPA passenger compartment interior volume index of at least 100 cubic feet.
(2) The rear compartment of the vehicle shall meet the following dimensions as defined by the society of automotive engineers:
a. Minimum effective leg room (L51) must be at least 34.6 inches.
b. Effective head room (H63) must be at least 37.5 inches.
c. The seat depth (L16) must be at least 18_inches.
(3) The front compartment of the vehicle shall meet the following dimensions:
a. Effective head room (H61) must be at least 37.5 inches.
b. Maximum effective (H61) leg room (L34) shall be at least 41.6 inches.
c. Total leg room (the sum of L34 and L51) must be at least 77.5 inches.
§3. This local law shall take effect thirty days after its enactment.


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OLMS Students React to the First Lady's Visit
By: Destiny Pennington
O Monday, October 23rd, First Lady, Melania Trump and Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos, visited Orchard Lake Middle School.
Laker Update got the opportunity to go and record during her visit. While there, we talked to a lot of the students and got their opinion on the First Lady and her visit.
"Ms. Trump is coming to our school so that, um, for anti-bullying because we got picked." - Laurel Lamb
"I was kind of excited I mean because I mean like a president's wife, like a celebrity, I guess I'm excited." - Steven Tran
"So, um, actually, my sister told me and I'm like uh, no, you must be lying. because everyone in the school just told us there would be people from out of the district coming so we were like alright I had no idea so I was like, wow, really?" - Roman Fertig
"I'm just shocked and I'm sorta confused why she picked this school out of all the schools in the whole wide world, or the country, or whatever." - Aubree Elyse Moore
Overall students were very excited and happy that the First Lady visited Orchard Lake Middle School.


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Optimize the RN for WWII
And built in Pembroke Dock https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/may/20/millennium-falcon-exhibition-opens-in-welsh-town-where-ship-was-built
Forum: Alternate History Discussion: After 1900
Because the Star Wars films were shot in British studios Millennium Falcon was built in a Royal Navy Dockyard. ;)
Antwerp to a Successful Market Garden
As I said earlier: The Kruisschans lock gates are critical; without them the docks cannot be used. The lock gates are 6 miles as the crow flies from the centre of the city (nearer 10 by road) and are on the north bank of the Scheldt. If the Germans are capable of destroying bridges across the...
Lets roll forward from September to February
But the docks... The critical difference between Antwerp and the earlier parts of the advance is the need to secure and hold the dock areas. The Germans counter-attacked towards the main lock gates with 300 men on the 6th, and the strongpoint near there was not cleared until the 7th. As the...
Antwerp was not cleared of Germans on the 4th. The infantry brigade of 11th Armoured were still securing the dock area of Antwerp on the 5th; during the night of the 5th most of a KSLI battalion crossed the Albert Canal but were counterattacked on the 6th including by German tanks. There were...
IIRC they did try, but could not sustain a canal crossing - I'll need to check details in Moulton's Battle for Antwerp. The key question is lunge with what? Situation map 6th September https://www.loc.gov/resource/g5701s.ict21093/?r=0.088,0.071,0.488,0.31,0 Guards Armoured is in Brussels with...
1937-42, yet another alt British Army what-if
Tanks are the one area where the British Army was behind in quality of weapons. Moving deployment of models a year earlier makes a huge difference - eg Valentines at Arras, Comets in Normandy.
Malaya What If
Up to a point...
Tank shipments to the Middle East second half of 1941 https://rommelsriposte.com/2014/02/23/british-and-us-tank-deliveries-to-egypt-july-1941-to-january-1942/ Obvious unit from the UK would be 22nd Armoured Brigade (or more likely one of its tank battalions)...
Is the 'strategic/terror bombing never worked' argument true?
Never is a strong word - see for example the immediate aftermath of Hamburg.
Does a more lenient Versailles treaty really prevent the rise of Nazism and WW2?
The difficulty with this argument is that Austria was supporting Polish militia groups active in Russian controlled Poland. eg Serbia was not unique in looking to support those destabilising neighbouring empires.
And Austrian supported activity in Russian controlled Poland?
What if the first US ground operations in the ETO are augmentation of the 8th Army in the Western Desert with American Division(s)?
A map to help Naval forces in Benghazi (and even Tripoli) are not much of a threat to shipping traffic to Bizerte.
Not really. They stood for a month at Buerat, giving them a respite while forcing the British to make a prepared attack. When Montgomery attacked they withdrew and broke contact, reaching the Mareth line within a week. The Afrika Korps was retreating on its base, and could choose when to move...
And an ultimatum from Montgomery: If ANY Germans/Italians leave North Africa, I will no longer consider you neutral. I can't see a way of avoiding conflict in Tunisia, and a subsequent invasion of Sicily/Sardinia (at least) during 1943.
Examples from WW1 where it worked well. https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article/1647643/ny-guard-soldiers-broke-hindenburg-line-100-years-ago/
This is the crux. Tripoli was captured from the east in January 1943, with Rommel retreating West. Why does Rommel not move into Tunisia to secure ports and supply routes; there are 2 great defensive positions (Mareth line and Wadi Akarit) that he could use to hold the Allies. The only thing...
Probably Torch happens anyway unless you think that Rommel will either surrender in Libya or allow himself to be interned in Tunisia. The obvious option for him is a fighting retreat into Tunisia; the Allies will have to invade NW Africa to get at him. The key question for the USA is how long...