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USS HOUSTON (CL 81)
Flag Hoist/Radio Call Sign: November - Uniform - Lima - Delta
CLASS - CLEVELAND
Displacement 10,000 Tons, Dimensions, 610' 1" (oa) x 66' 4" x 25' (Max)
Armament 12 x 6"/47, 12 x 5"/38AA, 28 x 40mm, 10 x 20mm, 4 Aircraft
Armor, 5" Belt, 6" Turrets, 2" Deck, 5" Conning Tower.
Machinery, 100,000 SHP; Geared Turbines, 4 screws
Speed, 32.5 Knots, Crew 1255.
Operational and Building Data
Ordered 09 SEP 1940
Keel laid 04 AUG 1941 as USS Vicksburg at the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co., Newport News, VA
Renamed USS Houston 12 OCT 42
Commissioned 20 DEC 1943
Decommissioned 15 DEC 1947
Stricken 1 MAR 1959
Fate: Sold for scrap on 01 JUN 1961 to Boston Metals.
Awards, Citations and Campaign Ribbons
Precedence of awards is from top to bottom, left to right
Top Row - Navy Combat Action Ribbon
Second Row - American Campaign Medal - Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal (3) - World War II Victory
Third Row - World War II Occupation Medal w/GERMANY Clasp - Philippine Presidential Unit Citation - Philippine Liberation Medal
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USS Houston (CL 81) Being prepared for launching, at the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company shipyard, Newport News, Virginia, 16 June 1943. She was launched on 19 June. Courtesy of James Russell, 1972.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph #NH 75594.
USNHC
USS Houston (CL 81) Launching, at the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company shipyard, Newport News, Virginia, 19 June 1943.
Photograph from the Bureau of Ships Collection in the U.S. National Archives #19-N-47114.
Fred Weiss/Dale Hargrave
USS Houston (CL 81) Off the Norfolk Navy Yard, Virginia, 11 January 1944.
Fred Weiss/National Archives
USS Houston (CL 81) Off Norfolk, Virginia, 12 January 1944. She is painted in Camouflage Measure 32, Design 1d.
Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives #80-G-214200.
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BuAer photo # 30348, out of U.S. Naval Air Station, Hampton Roads, VA.
David Buell
USS Houston (CL 81) Vertical photograph of the ship underway off Norfolk, Virginia, 12 January 1944.
USS Houston (CL 81) Steaming at sea, probably in the Pacific, 01 May 1944.
Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center #NH 98341 (Caption updated by Bob Hurst).
89k Seen here on June 26, 1944 following sistership/TF-58 screen mate USS Vincennes (CL 64). They are in the middle of a high speed turn during the bombardment of Guam. USN
Houston was struck by an aerial torpedo on October 14, 1944, only 80 miles off Japanese held Formosa. Houston was struck again on the 16th in the stern, which nearly did the ship in due to the increased flooding in the already weakened hull. Through Herculean efforts by her crew, some luck, and calm waters, the Houston made it back to the safe confines of Ulithi Atoll on October 27, 1944. She was sufficiently patched up for the long trip back to the States, arriving at New York Navy Yard on March 20, 1945. She never fought again and was being repaired when the war ended.
Most of the images below show Houston in her fight for life, Never has a vessel shipped that much water and remained afloat, A fine tribute to her crew, You all achieved the impossible.
103k View looking aft showing the damage to the starboard catapult after the first torpedo hit. USN
Task Force 38 Raids on Formosa, October 1944 - A destroyer alongside the damaged USS Houston (CL 81) on 15 October 1944, removing excess crewmen after she was torpedoed by Japanese aircraft off Formosa. Photographed from USS Boston (CA 69). Note OS2U floatplane on Boston's port catapult.
View looking aft, showing damage to the ship's stern area resulting from a torpedo hit amidships received off Formosa on 14 October 1944. This photo was taken while Houston was under tow, but prior to the second torpedo hit on 16 October. Note OS2U floatplane that had been jarred off the port catapult, breaking its wing on impact with the aircraft crane.
Photograph from the Bureau of Ships Collection in the U.S. National Archives #19-N-106304.
Japanese aerial torpedo explodes against the ship's starboard quarter, during the afternoon of 16 October 1944. Houston had been torpedoed amidships on 14 October, while off Formosa, and was under tow by USS Pawnee (ATF 74) when enemy torpedo planes hit her again. USS Canberra (CA 70), also torpedoed off Formosa, is under tow in the distance. The original photograph is in the USS Santa Fe (CL 60)"Log", a very large photo album held by the Navy Department Library.
Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center #NH 98825.
Japanese aerial torpedo hits the ship's starboard quarter, during the afternoon of 16 October 1944. This view shows burning fuel at the base of the torpedo explosion's water column. Houston had been torpedoed amidships on 14 October, while off Formosa, and was under tow by USS Pawnee (ATF 74) when enemy torpedo planes hit her again. USS Canberra (CA 70), also torpedoed off Formosa, is under tow in the distance. The original photograph is in the USS Santa Fe (CL 60) "Log", a very large photo album held by the Navy Department Library.
95k Overhead view of the stern area after the second torpedo hit. The flooded hanger area at the extreme stern is easily visible. USN
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Burial at sea for crewmen killed when the ship was torpedoed off Formosa on 14 October 1944. Photographed while Houston was under tow on 15 October. The following day, 16 October, she was hit in the starboard quarter (just aft of where this view was taken) by another aerial torpedo. Photograph from the Bureau of Ships Collection in the U.S. National Archives.
Naval History and Heritage Command photo #19-N-110835
View of the ship's torpedo-damaged stern, taken while she was under tow toward Ulithi Atoll in October 1944. Houston was hit by two Japanese aerial torpedoes during operations off Formosa. The first struck her amidships on 14 October and the second hit her starboard quarter on 16 October.
View looking aft, showing damage to the ship's stern area resulting from a torpedo hit in the starboard quarter received off Formosa on 16 October 1944. Houston had previously been torpedoed, amidships, on 14 October and was being towed out of the area when hit by the second torpedo. Note missing aircraft hangar cover and broken aircraft crane, with severe distortion of structure to starboard. The ship's number three 6"/47 triple gun turret is in the middle of the view.
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View of the hanger space damage, looking forward, as the USS Houston (CL 81) is en route to Ulithi. Note the upward distortion of the starboard side of the main deck and the water flowing through the hanger from the holed hull areas.
Navy Department Library, War Damage Report No. 53, USS Houston (CL81) Torpedo Damage off Formosa, 14 and 16 October, 1944.
USS Houston (CL 81) under tow on 17 October 1944, after she had been torpedoed twice by Japanese aircraft during operations off Formosa. The first torpedo hit Houston amidships on 14 October. The second struck the the cruiser's starboard quarter while she was under tow on 16 October. Damage from that torpedo is visible in this view. Calm waters are the main reason the ship was able to stay afloat. Even the Herculean efforts of the crew wouldn't have saved her, if the water had been rough. She suffered severe keel damage, and had lost approximately 25% of her stability. USS Canberra (CA 70), also torpedoed off Formosa, is under tow in the distance.
Midship section structural damage and repairs to the USS Houston (CL 81) from torpedo hits off Formosa on 14 and 16 October, 1944.
Torpedo damage diagram on the USS Houston (CL-81) from torpedo hits off Formosa on 14 and 16 October, 1944.
Damage to the ship's aircraft hangar from a torpedo hit in her starboard quarter received off Formosa on 16 October 1944. View looks through the blown-open hangar hatch in the direction of the torpedo's impact point, showing men working in the damaged area. Photographed circa 27 October 1944, after Houston had been towed to Ulithi Atoll. Note broken aircraft crane at right, sea free-flooding into the hangar, and greatly distorted structure.
Damage to the ship's hull, amidships, from a Japanese aerial torpedo hit received off Formosa on 14 October 1944. The torpedo struck the ship on her bottom, inboard of the starboard bilge keel, while she was in a turn, producing the inward displacement of bottom plating seen here. Photographed in a floating drydock at Ulithi Atoll while Houston was under repair, circa November 1944.
Damage to the ship's starboard quarter, resulting from a Japanese aerial torpedo hit received off Formosa on 16 October 1944. Photographed in a floating drydock at Ulithi Atoll, circa November 1944. The upper part of the torpedo hole had been partially patched when this view was made. Note Houston's propellers and badly distorted rudder.
USS Houston (CL 81) alongside USS Hector (AR 7) at Ulithi Atoll, 1 November 1944. She was under repair after being hit by two Japanese aerial torpedoes on 14 and 16 October, during operations off Formosa. A LCM is passing by in the foreground.
USS Houston (CL 81) Photographed circa January 1945, following temporary repair of torpedo damage received off Formosa in October 1944.
0408134 72k The USS Houston (CL 81) at Manus on 12 February 1945. Temporary repairs are completed and the ship is ready to return to the United States for a refit permanent repairs. Mike Green
110k Undated photo of the Houston taken at New York Navy Yard while being repaired from torpedo damage suffered on October 14-16, 1944, off Formosa. USN
0408131 221k AMERICAN SHIPS VISIT PORTUGAL -- The U.S. Cruiser Houston (foreground) pulls into port while the carrier Franklin D. Roosevelt (background) lies at anchor in the Tagus River, 18 August, during a "courtesy visit" to Lisbon, Portugal. A spokesman for Admiral H. Kent Hewitt, Commander of the U.S. Naval Forces in Europe, announced today that the U.S. Fleet in Europe will visit Gibraltar, Naples, Malta, and Tangier on a Mediterranean Cruise and said the announcement was intended to "clear up confusion" stemming from rumors that the fleet might visit Trieste and Palestine. (AP Wirephoto) Tommy Trampp
USS Houston (CL 81) Holding an "open house" at Lisbon, Portugal, 18 August 1946, during a visit there by units of the 12th Fleet. Taken from the harbor wall by a USS Franklin D. Roosevelt (CVB 42) photographer. Courtesy of the Naval Historical Foundation. Collection of Admiral H. Kent Hewitt, USN.
Fred Weiss/USNHC
Commanding Officers
Name/Rank Class Final Rank Dates
Behrens, William Wohlsen, CAPT RADM 12/20/1943 - 07/30/1945
Orem, Howard Emery, CAPT VADM 07/30/1945 - 06/21/1946
Dietrich, Neil Kittrell, CAPT 1923 RADM 06/21/1946 - 01/30/1947
Mc Manes, Kenmore Mathew, CAPT 1922 01/30/1947 - 12/15/1947
(Courtesy of Wolfgang Hechler & Ron Reeves - Photos courtesy of Bill Gonyo)
USS HOUSTON (CL 81) History
View This Vessels DANFS History Entry on the U.S. Navy Historical Center website.
Crew Contact And Reunion Information
CA-30 - CL 81
Contact Name: Joe Carabbio
Date: 10-14 October 2018
Note About Contacts.
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USS Houston (CL81) Torpedo Damage Off Formosa 14 and 16 October 1944 from the Naval History and Heritage Command.
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Dover pair charged with drug, firearm offenses
Jan 15th, 2020 · by Craig Anderson · Comments: 0
Pictured is evidence authorities said was seized during a Delaware Probation and Parole home visit on Tuesday afternoon. (Submitted photo/Dover Police Department)
DOVER — A Probation and Parole home visit brought the discovery of a firearm and drugs Tuesday afternoon, spurring two arrests, authorities said.
According to Dover Police, officers were checking on Javon Pollard, 23, who had pending charges and was a pre-trial service probationer. He and Shyasia Hood, 23, were contacted inside a vehicle in front of their 500 Persimmon Tree Lane apartment at approximately 2:28 p.m., spokesman Master Cpl. Mark Hoffman said.
Javon Pollard
A strong odor of marijuana was allegedly detected from the vehicle, police said, and Mr. Pollard and Ms. Hood were taken into custody without incident.
A search warrant was obtained for the apartment, and police said 22.6 grams of crack cocaine, a .22 caliber handgun, .22 caliber ammunition, $2,500 in possible drug proceeds and 17 grams of marijuana were located.
Shyasia Hood
Mr. Pollard and Ms. Hood were both charged with possession of a deadly weapon during commission of a felony, firearm/ammunition by person prohibited (three counts), with intent to deliver crack cocaine, crack cocaine, and marijuana, along with second-degree conspiracy and drug paraphernalia. Mr. Pollard was charged with violation of probation, police said.
Mr. Pollard and Ms. Hood were both given $67,000 cash bonds and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution in Georgetown and Delores J. Baylor Women's Correctional Institution in New Castle, respectively.

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Zain joins Telecom Infra Project co-founded by Facebook, Nokia and others
Sunday, 12 March 2017 10:33
During Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Zain Group, a telecom operator present in eight markets across the Middle East and Africa, announced that it has joined the Telecom Infra Project, (TIP), an initiative co-founded by Facebook, Intel, Nokia, SK Telecom, Deutsche Telekom and others in 2016.
The primary aim of TIP is to bring mobile operators, infrastructure providers, system integrators, and other technology companies together to collaborate on the development of new technologies and reimagine traditional approaches to building and deploying telecom network infrastructure. Operators and the broader telecom industry need to collaborate, be more flexible, innovative and efficient, and TIP looks to help achieve this goal.
As a pioneer in telecommunications in the Middle East and Africa, Zain brings vast expertise and resources to the initiative as it will leverage its regional footprint and experience in network deployments across challenging territories to support TIP.
TIP is exploring new approaches and technologies across these initial focus areas: access, backhaul, and core and management. The projects within these areas utilize the unique engineering and operational expertise of each member, focusing on developing new technologies and exploring new approaches to deployment in both developed and emerging markets. Each member contributes to the area of its expertise, while learning from others so that together all parties can collaborate and build better, faster, more efficient systems.
Commenting on becoming a part of the TIP initiative, Scott Gegenheimer, Zain Group CEO said, "It could be argued that scaling traditional telecom infrastructure to meet the ever-increasing demand for broadband data is not moving as fast as it needs to ensure customers receive the mobile experience they demand and deserve. Zain recognizes there isn't a single solution for this, and that no one company can tackle the problem alone. We firmly believe collaboration in innovation will drive efficiencies in our business and we are keen to be part of such prime opportunities wherever they may arise."
Gegenheimer continued, "Being a staunch advocate of the expansion of connectivity for all, Zain fully appreciates the power the internet has to enhance and empower the communities it serves. There are 4 billion people in the world who still don't have a data connection and we commend Facebook and the other founding companies for kick-starting TIP. We have high expectations that this initiative will result in bridging the digital divide by greater inclusion, and call on for more of our regional and industry peers to join us in this initiative."
Since the launch of TIP in February 2016, the initiative has achieved numerous milestones including the creation of 'TIP Ecosystem Acceleration Centers' that incubate local talent around the world and accelerate product development through support from leading global and local investors.
A 'People and Process Project Group' was also created in order to develop and share cultural and process transformation best practices that can improve operators' key metrics. In addition, Facebook contributed Voyager, the industry's first white-box transponder and IP/MPLS routing solution that was successfully tested. Furthermore, Facebook's OpenCellular designs and schematics are now fully open source within TIP to accelerate the industry's ability to provide wireless access in remote areas of the world.
Driving a faster pace of innovation in telecom infrastructure is necessary to meet new technology challenges and to unlock new opportunities for everyone in the ecosystem. Flexibility will be key in everything TIP does though and the goal is to allow mobile network systems to evolve without having to start over.
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Top 10: must-see sights in Tallinn
How to spend three days in Tallinn?
Tallinn Card: pay less and see more!
Old Town – Where Tallinn's heart beats
Kalamaja - Wooden houses & Bohemian charm
Estonian cuisine and Estonian restaurants
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Are you planning to spend one, two or three days in Tallinn? Whether with its UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town, buzzing cultural scene, modern city life, fantastic museums, colourful neighbourhoods, exciting culinary experiences, pure sea air or easy access to nature – Tallinn is sure to surprise and enchant you.
Follow our top recommendations to make the most out of your visit. We also have some extra tips if you plan to stay longer in Tallinn and Estonia.
A top tip: If you plan to use public transport and visit several museums, consider purchasing a Tallinn Card, a sightseeing pass that includes free entry to Tallinn's top museums and free use of public transport. Plus, you don't have to wait in line to buy the tickets!
Day one: Tallinn's Old Town and Kalamaja
Tallinn's unique medieval Old Town is the perfect place to start your trip. Divided into the Lower Town and Upper Town (the hill of Toompea), the area is quite big yet still compact enough to explore on foot.
You can easily spend an entire day (or two) discovering the Old Town, but if you wish to mix it up a little, add Kalamaja to your to-do list. Situated within a walking distance from the Old Town, the area is known for its colourful wooden houses, bohemian cafés, trendy shops and the impressive Seaplane Harbour museum.
A top tip: The Tallinn Old Town is a favourite among locals and tourists alike, so if you wish to avoid the crowds during cruise season (summer), plan your visits for early in the morning or for the afternoon.
Tallinn's Old Town
Built up from the 13th to 16th centuries, the Tallinn Old Town is, according to UNESCO, one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Europe with 1.9 km (1.2 miles) of its original city wall and 20 defensive towers still standing.
TOP three things to do in the Old Town
Wander around the ancient cobblestone streets. In addition to the impressive medieval defence system, the area's top sights include the only intact Gothic town hall in Northern Europe, the oldest continuously operating pharmacy in Europe (since 1422), numerous churches, viewing platforms and much more. You can just walk around aimlessly, sit in one of the many cute cafés and take in the fairy-tale-like surroundings, or go for a more structured approach and try to check these top sites off your to-see list:
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Raekoja plats (Town Hall Square)
Tallinna Raekoda (Town Hall)
Raeapteek (Town Hall Pharmacy)
Katariina käik (St. Catherine's Passage)
Masters' Courtyard
Niguliste Muuseum (St. Nicholas' Church)
Oleviste kirik ja torn (St. Olav's Church and Tower)
Toompea Castle
Kohtuotsa viewing platform
Cathedral of Saint Mary the Virgin (Dome Church´s) and the Tower
St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
Enjoy the views. Visit one of the numerous viewing platforms on Toompea hill, climb a Gothic church tower, or for a complete medieval immersion, visit some of the ancient defence towers – for example, at the Kiek in de Kök Fortifications Museum, you can not only walk on the town wall from one tower to another, but also explore the fascinating, hidden underground passages.
Patkuli viewing platform
Piiskopi viewing platform
Kiek in de Kök Fortifications Museum
Tallinna Raekoja torn (Town Hall Tower)
Tallinn Town Wall and Towers
Visit a museum. Tallinn's Old Town is dotted with fascinating museums, such as the Tallinn City Museum, the Great Guild Hall of the Estonian History Museum, the Estonian Museum of Applied Arts and Design, and the KGB prison cells. If you are interested in recent history, go to the Vabamu Museum of Occupations and Freedom on the edge of the Old Town.
Tallinn City Museum
Estonian History Museum - Great Guild Hall
Estonian Museum of Applied Art and Design
KGB Prison Cells
Vabamu Museum of Occupations and Freedom
Tallinn Art Hall
Estonian Museum of Natural History
Estonian Health Care Museum
Estonian Theatre and Music Museum
NUKU Museum of Puppet Arts
Adamson-Eric Museum
How to get to the Old Town?
From the airport: Tram number 4 and bus number 2 take you directly to the city centre, just a five-minute walk from the Old Town.
From the port: The Old Town is located walking distance (15-20 minutes) from the main terminals.
Kalamaja
Located just outside the Old Town, Kalamaja is sure to charm you with its bohemian atmosphere, local vibe and unique ability to make the most out of its industrial heritage.
TOP three things to do in Kalamaja:
Take a stroll around the streets of Kalamaja to see the area's trademark colourful wooden houses. Head to the streets of Valgevase, Kalju, Kungla, Köie, and Niine for the most charming examples. For a break, stop at one of the cafés dotted around the area or stop by the Balti Jaam railway market's street food court.
Enjoy a meal or do a bit of design shopping in the uber cool Telliskivi Creative City. In addition to a large choice of shops, restaurants and street food, Telliskivi is home to some of the trendiest event venues and galleries in town, including the Tallinn branch of the renowned Fotografiska, the Swedish Museum of Photography. Or stop by the Noblessner seafront quarter, the up-and-coming district on the other side of Kalamaja, which counts amongst its residents a restaurant with a Michelin-starred chef, a top-level local craft brewery, an art café, and a beloved Estonian-Norwegian home design brand.
Balti Jaam (Baltic Station) Market
Kalju Baptist Church
Kalamaja Park
Patarei Prison exhibition area
Telliskivi Creative City
Fotografiska Tallinn
Telliskivi Indie Shops
Põhjala Tap Room
Staapli 3 Art Gallery & Café
Visit some of the museums the neighbourhood has to offer. Its main attraction, the Seaplane Harbour, displays real boats, a seaplane and an entire submarine from the 1930s. Even if boats are not your thing, the museum's unique architecture is bound to take your breath away – it is located by the seaside in tsarist-era former seaplane hangars.
Seaplane Harbour, Estonian Maritime Museum
Energy Discovery Centre
A top tip: If you are planning to visit the Seaplane Harbour, allot at least two hours to see the museum.
How to get to Kalamaja?
Kalamaja and the Telliskivi Creative City are located at a walking distance (15-30 min) from the Old Town, just across the tracks of the Balti Jaam railway station. You can also take trams number 1 or 2 from the city centre to the stop Telliskivi.
For the Seaplane Harbour and the Noblessner seaside district, opt for bus number 73 (stop Lennusadam for the museum and Noblessneri for the district).
Read more about the Old Town and Kalamaja:
Top medieval things to do in Tallinn
Kalamaja, Telliskivi, and Noblessner – industrial heritage and bohemian charm
Top things to do in Kalamaja
Telliskivi Creative City – creativity, culture and entertainment
Noblessner – the new life of an old shipyard
Best places with unforgettable views of Tallinn
Day two: Kadriorg and Pirita
Kadriorg is a green, upscale residential area located just a short tram ride away from the centre. Named after the wife of Peter the Great, Catherine I, the neighbourhood is home to a baroque palace established by the emperor himself, the city's favourite park and Estonia's best art museums.
TOP three things to do in Kadriorg
Do as the locals and enjoy the scenery at the Kadriorg park. In addition to a swan pond, fountains, canals and several different styles of gardens, the 300-year-old park hides many historic buildings. Among them is the 18th-century summer palace established by Peter the Great, now home to an art museum, and the Estonian presidential palace. If you wander a bit further, you will arrive at the Tallinn Song Festival Grounds, home to the Estonian Song and Dance Celebration, which brings together up to 34,000 performers and 200,000 spectators every five years.
Visit a museum. In addition to Kadriorg palace, the park is also home to the headquarters of the Art Museum of Estonia – KUMU – which serves both as a national gallery and a centre for contemporary arts. The nearby Mikkel Museum displays an interesting array of foreign art and porcelain donated by a private collector, Johannes Mikkel.
Discover the neighbourhood around Kadriorg park. The surrounding streets are lined with ornate wooden villas – not surprising for an area that was once the first seaside resort of the Russian Empire. If you wish to get a sense of how people used to live in Kadriorg, stop by one of the area's museums of Estonian writers: Anton Hansen-Tammsaare's house from the 1930s or Eduard Vilde's residence in an 1850s villa.
Kadriorg Park
Kadriorg Palace - Kadriorg Art Museum
Tallinna lauluväljak (Song Festival Grounds)
Mikkel Museum
Tammsaare's House
Vilde's House
Children's Museum Miiamilla
House of Peter the Great
A top tip for families with young kids: The hands-on Miiamilla children's museum in Kadriorg Park is a must, not to mention both the museum and the park have a great outdoor playground.
How to get to Kadriorg?
Take tram number 1 or 3 from the city centre to the stop Kadriorg.
Tallinn is a seaside city, and there is no better way to enjoy the view of the Tallinn bay and the skyline than on the Pirita promenade or at one of its attractions or historical landmarks which coincidentally all offer great vistas.
TOP three things to do in Pirita
Walk on the Pirita promenade, listen to the calls of the seagulls and breathe in the sea air. Pirita is also a very convenient neighbourhood to discover by bike.
Visit the Maarjamäe Palace, headquarters of the Estonian History Museum, which takes you on a journey through the 100 years of the Republic of Estonia. The complex also houses an outdoor exhibition of Soviet monuments and the Estonian Film Museum. A short stroll from the palace is the thought-provoking modern Memorial to the Victims of Communism and its Soviet neighbour from the 1970s.
Ascend the highest building in Estonia, the Tallinn TV Tower. Its observation deck at the level of 170 meters not only boasts great views but also has an interactive exhibition about human genes. If you prefer to stay on the ground, visit the botanical gardens next door or explore the beautiful, medieval ruins of the St. Bridget's convent at the Pirita river delta.
Pirita Promenade
Maarjamäe Palace - Estonian History Museum
Estonian Film Museum
Memorial to the Victims of Communism
St. Bridget's Convent ruins
Tallinn TV Tower
Tallinn Botanic Garden
A top tip for families: The Maarjamäe Palace has a fun playroom for kids where children can experiment with creating their own country. The complex also has an exciting outdoor play area.
An extra tip: After a long day by the seaside, return to the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy a nice meal or a drink at the sleek and trendy Rotermann Quarter in the city centre.
Hot to get to Pirita?
There are many buses that take you from the city centre to Pirita:
Pirita promenade and the Song Festival Grounds: 1A, 5, 8, 34A, 38 (stop Lauluväljak)
Maarjamäe history complex: 1A, 5, 8, 34A, 38 (stop Maarjamägi)
St. Bridget's Convent: 1A, 8, 34A, 38 (stop Pirita)
Tallinn Botanical Gardens: 34A, 38 (stop Kloostrimetsa)
Tallinn TV Tower: 34A, 38 (stop Teletorn)
Read more about Kadriorg and Pirita:
Kadriorg – Elegant park & fine art
Pirita – sea, nature, and historical landmarks
City Centre – Rotermann Quarter and the modern Tallinn
TOP things to do in Kadriorg
Top things to do in Pirita
The Singing Revolution - How Estonia restored its' independence
Rotermann Quarter - a city inside the city
Day three: Rocca al Mare and Ülemiste
The coastal Rocca al Mare district gets its name from Italian, meaning a 'rock by the sea'. The neighbourhood's two main attractions both offer mainly outdoor activities: the Estonian Open Air Museum and the Tallinn Zoo. If you prefer heights (and a roof over your head) instead, opt for the Ferris wheel in the T1 Mall of Tallinn in Ülemiste, on the other side of town.
TOP three things to do in Rocca al Mare and Ülemiste
Immerse yourself in traditional village life at the Estonian Open Air Museum. The forested park is home to around 80 buildings from the 18th to 20th centuries including farmhouses, windmills, a tavern, a school, a chapel, a fire station and much more. 'Villagers' in period costumes demonstrate different crafts and traditions and tell stories of the past.
Learn about animals at the Tallinn Zoo, home to the most fascinating collection in Northern Europe including majestic predators, African giants, playful primates, polar bears and many other exotic and endangered species. As an extra cherry on top, it also has a children's petting zoo.
Ride the Skywheel on top of the T1 Mall of Tallinn and enjoy the views from the weatherproof pods that take you up to 120 metres (394 ft) above sea level.
Estonian Open Air Museum
Tallinn Zoo
Skywheel of Tallinn
Super SkyPark hands-on science centre SkyLab
A top tip for families with kids: In addition to the Skywheel (and shopping facilities), the T1 Mall of Tallinn also has an adventure park with the biggest trampoline area in Europe (Super Skypark), a hands-on science centre (SkyLab), a butterfly garden and a food court.
How to get to Rocca al Mare and Ülemiste?
Buses number 21 and 21B take you from Balti Jaam to the Estonian Open Air Museum (stop: Vabaõhumuuseum) and the Tallinn Zoo (stop: Zoo). For the latter, you can also take bus number 42 from the city centre (stop: Zoo).
Trams number 2 (stop: Majaka põik) and 4 (stop: Ülemiste jaam) take you to the T1 Mall of Tallinn from the city centre.
Extra tips for a longer stay
If you are planning to stay in Tallinn longer, or wish to visit something besides our recommendations above, we suggest discovering some of the other areas of the city located a bit further from the centre, exploring the beautiful nature around Tallinn, or taking a day trip to another Estonian city (or neighbouring Finland).
TOP three tips for advanced Tallinn explorers
Take the train to Nõmme, a charming suburban neighbourhood complete with quaint, little houses, a colourful market, a vast park and cute cafés.
Discover the picturesque surroundings of Tallinn: Viimsi peninsula, Lahemaa National Park, Paldiski and the islands are sure to wow you with their nature and history.
Make a day trip to Haapsalu, Pärnu or Tartu – to name a few places.
An extra tip: Our Finnish neighbours in Helsinki are just a short boat ride away. The ferry connections run almost every hour (depending on the season) and take you from coast to coast in 2-2.5 hours. For more information about ferry connections, see the Port of Tallinn's website.
Read more about Tallinn's other neighbourhoods and surroundings:
Nõmme – The village within the city
Tallinn Surroundings: Islands and more
Tallinn & Helsinki: two capitals in one trip
Daytrip from Tallinn to Haapsalu
Daytrip from Tallinn to Pärnu
Daytrip from Tallinn to Tartu
TOP things to do in Nõmme
Daytrip from Tallinn to Narva
Do you know the "hills" of Tallinn?
The many faces of architecture in Tallinn
Bus, trolley and tram timetables and routes
Buy and top up public transport tickets online
Train timetables and routes
Buy the Tallinn Card online
Exciting new sights in Tallinn


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Guest Post: Wooster District Preview - Part 1
Ok, here you go. Team capsules for each of the 14 squads in the Division III Wooster district. This was put together in very short order by Andrew Marcum, who runs the fabulous Ohiobasketball.net - Wooster District site. Click each team for their wins and losses detail.
Part 2 will include a full bracket prediction along with game previews for the potential matchups.
Very nice work Andrew.
1. Orrville (15-4); opens against winner of Black River and Norwayne
Orrville earned the #1 seed by playing far and away the toughest schedule of all the teams in the district. With 16 of their 19 games coming against D-I or D-II opponents and having gone 13-3 in those games, Orrville has proven that they can play with the big boys by winning their way to a 2nd place finish in the Ohio Cardinal Conference behind 16-1 Mansfield Senior. Led by sharpshooter-slasher Jacob Bolyard (21.4 ppg) and post Zach Wasson (18.2 ppg, 7.4 rpg), the Red Riders have the best and most explosive inside-outside combination in the tournament. Outside of the two star players, Orrville still has size, athleticism and overall talent to spare.
2. Triway (14-6); opens against Chippewa
Triway started off the season winning their first 8 games but has played inconsistently since then. As always, though, the Titans go deep off the bench and have a number of players who can score big on any night. In what some might consider a disappointing season to date, 4 of Triway's 6 losses have come to D-I Timken (x2), Berlin Hiland, and DI Wooster. A 2nd place finish in the PAC-7 is about the best they expected, coming in behind 17-3 Timken. Triway and head coach Keith Snoddy have always prided themselves on playing their best ball come tournament time, and that's what many can expect in March.
3. Hillsdale (14-4); opens against Columbia
With one league game remaining, Hillsdale finds themselves clinging to a share of the WCAL lead with Dalton, both ahead of preseason favorite Smithville. The Falcons have helped put the early favorites (Smithville) in their place thus far in the season, not just beating them once, but getting two big wins. However, the Falcons hurt their own status, too, by dropping both contests to the Dalton Bulldogs. Hillsdale sports a number of talented athletes who can play many different positions. Paullin (3.8 apg) has experience at the point, and a wealth of height has helped the Falcons have a balanced attack (Tyler Cline - 13.6 ppg, R Moore - 11.8 ppg, Ried Crossen - 6.9 rpg). Combine that experience and athleticism with a new coach (Chris Shenberger) this year, and Hillsdale seems to have the ingredients needed to be a very good team, and they have been just that so far this season.
4. Smithville (15-5); opens against Oberlin
After last year's memorable season, Smithville has come back to earth, but still had a very respectable season. Even though they return the tall tandem of Derek Orr (15.0 ppg, 8.5 rpg) and Corey Caldwell (17.2 ppg, 8.8 rpg), the other losses from last year's team has left the team looking for someone to control the offense, which especially hurt the Green Machine when long range threat Drew Frizell went down to injury early in the season. Now that Frizell is back to full strength, the Smithies feel they can beat anyone, but still have continued to battle, losing to Northwestern and Norwayne, among others. Don't let the losses to weak teams fool you, though. Smithville is dangerous with Frizell spotting up, Caldwell dominating the boards, and Orr mixing it up inside and outside. If freshman point guard Alex Bates (4.2 apg) can hold his own, Smithville could be tough to beat.
5. Wellington (13-6); opens against Loudonville
Wellington is a new addition to the district tournament along with league members Black River, Columbia, and Oberlin, all from the Patriot Athletic Conference, of which Wellington currently leads the Stars division with a 10-2 league record. There are some unknowns about this team in terms of personnel, but the weaker schedule seems to have been a factor when the seedings were completed. A double-digit loss to Hillsdale was their only real close-to-home, quality opponent with which we can gauge the Dukes (they also beat Norwayne by 5 at home).
6. Northwestern (11-9); opens against Tuslaw
Northwestern has had its highs and lows so far this season. Standout Brennan McKean (22.8 ppg, 5.6 apg) could be one of the best players in the district, but he will need more scorers around him to do some more work if they want to make a run. Head-to-head losses to Triway, Plymouth, Orrville (OT), Smithville, Dalton, and Hillsdale (x2) have shown they have problems with the upper echelon teams, but that overtime loss to Orrville, a win over Dalton early in the season, and their recent win over Smithville point out that they are also capable of playing with them. Northwestern is one of the better-coached teams in the district year-in, year-out, and this year is no different. They just lack that X-factor to get them over the hump. But, don't be surprised if they make some noise.
7. Loudonville (11-9); opens against Wellington
A 7-7 record in a mediocre Mid-Buckeye Conference hurt Loudonville at the time of the seeding, but since they have gone 2-2 since, including a 10-point win over WCAL-leader Dalton to finish their regular season. Having former OCC coach Kelly Seboe (formerly of West Holmes) at the helm, Loudonville will be tough mentally and physically. They have two solid stars in Skiles Haag (13.8 ppg) and D Zickefoose (12.3 ppg, 8.6 rpg), but otherwise they may lack some of the basketball talent currently on some of the other teams in the district. (Note: Loudonville is 2-0 against OCC teams, granted the two worst OCC teams.) A 5-point loss to Smithville recently opened some eyes a little bit, showing they might have big-game potential. However, outside of that Dalton win, there are no other quality wins as of yet. Keep an eye on their 1st round game with Wellington!
8. Tuslaw (10-10); opens against Northwestern
Tuslaw has only two quality wins on the season - Manchester and Triway, both at home in tightly contested battles. Although 9-5 in PAC-7 play, the Mustangs have struggled elsewhere, going 1-5 in non-league competition, with their only win being a 20-point beating of Chippewa. In their losses, two bright spots stick out - they almost handed Timken their first league loss in 3 years before falling behind late losing 67-58 (at home), and then they took undefeated (19-0) East Canton to the wire, only to lose by 4. Their lack of a true point guard, deep threat, or inside presence has hurt them on the offensive end much of the season, but they are a scrappy bunch that can play good defense if they need to.
9. Black River (8-11); opens against Norwayne
What used to be an embarrassment, the Black River basketball program has gotten a few wins up on the board this year. When they play the best teams on their schedule, they don't fare too well, with 6 double-digit losses, including a 33-point drumming they received from Plymouth and a similar 43-point loss to Hillsdale. Playing in the Patriot Athletic Conference, it's hard to get much of a read off of them in terms of who they have on the court, but they will be facing very unfamiliar competition when they come to Wooster.
10. Norwayne (4-15); opens against Black River
The last two years have been exciting for the Bobcats, but losing lots to graduation has left Norwayne with Cameron Tasker (12.3 ppg) and N Davis (10.9 ppg), but still struggling in the 2009-'10 season, with three of their 4 wins coming from Chippewa, Kingsway Christian, and Waynedale. However, the highlight of their season was easily their 56-53 win over Smithville in late January. Coach West has proven in the past to have his kids well-prepared for the tournament, but their outlook isn't looking nearly as encouraging for this postseason. You can count on a good fan turnout, though, as the Bobcat faithful have proven they can be counted on to liven things up.
11. Columbia (8-11); opens against Hillsdale
Since the February 14th seeding, Columbia has gone 2-2 while Norwayne seeded ahead of them has gone 0-4. Even then, it has been a theme that the Patriot Athletic Conference did not get much credit in the voting. There is very little known about the Radiers other than they are 1-5 against D-II opponents and haven't really had any noticeable win to note. On one hand, 8 wins is 8 wins, so they've come through when they had to.On the other, they lost to WCAL member Rittman by double-digits, lost to Wellington by 33, and will open up with Hillsdale in the tournament.
12. Waynedale (4-15); opens against winner of Triway and Chippewa
Waynedale started the season in okay fashion winning 3 of their first 4, but since have gone 1-14 with losses to 1-19 West Holmes and 3-win Chippewa. A bright spot was a 9-point win over Norwayne just before the seeding, but it hasn't sparked much else since. J Miller (12.4 ppg, 3.5 apg) leads the way but doesn't seem to have much help around him.
13. Chippewa (3-17); opens against Triway
Chippewa has been the cellar dweller in the WCAL for a number of years; and sadly, this year is no different with a 2-12 league record. It's hard to find a bright pot in their schedule, and one would think a 25-point win would be one, but it must be said that it was against an overmatched Central Christian team. Nevertheless, a double-digit scorer J Villers (10.5 ppg, 7.1 rpg) has been someone to cheer about to date for the Chipps, who open with Triway in the 1st round.
14. Oberlin (2-17); opens against Smithville
After starting 2-1, Oberlin has lost 16 games in a row. It is hard to say much else knowing very, very little about them.
That's all of them. Watch for Part 2 over the weekend. Feel free to add your own expert analysis in the comment section. Good luck to all of the teams.
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New committee approves WFISD's Innovation Plan - again
The vote was 12 to 3 to approve the District of Innovation Plan.
New committee approves WFISD's Innovation Plan - again The vote was 12 to 3 to approve the District of Innovation Plan. Check out this story on timesrecordnews.com: http://wtrne.ws/2o2VAKr
Lana Sweeten-Shults, Times Record News Published 7:40 p.m. CT April 6, 2017
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Although the Wichita Falls ISD's quest to become a District of Innovation seemed like a done deal, its DOI birth came up again at a public meeting Thursday.
The district's new 2017-18 District Advisory Committee - the group that advises the superintendent - voted to approve the District of Innovation Plan. Twelve approved the plan; three opposed.
However, the plan already had been approved by the 2016-17 District Advisory Committee, by a unanimous vote, in February.
The district came under fire by the local Texas Classroom Teachers Association, which filed a grievance that stated the 2016-17 advisory committee might not have been a valid committee. Teachers questioned the makeup of the group and suggested some of its members were not elected to the committee, as mandated by local and state policy, but were selected instead. Without a valid committee, parts of the DOI process might have to be revisited, according to Superintendent Michael Kuhrt at a Feb. 21 board meeting. He said administrators did notice a discrepancy in the policy it was using.
One of the steps to being designated a DOI is for a district-level planning committee to approve Innovation Plan by a majority vote.
Wichita Falls ISD Communications Officer Ashley Thomas gave several reasons for the second vote.
"We had a few staff members who removed themselves from the 2016-17 District Advisory Committee for health reasons, and there wasn't a representative from the Career Center on the committee," she said. "We have also found that other districts elect their District Advisory Committee in the spring for the upcoming school year. Because of those two things, we opted to move forward with electing the District Advisory Committee for the 2017-18 school year."
She added, "Since the District of Innovation plan will not go into effect until the 2017-18 school year, we wanted to give the newly elected committee the opportunity to vote on it."
Associate Superintendent Peter Griffiths, who facilitated the first meeting of the new committee, said the district wanted to go over the DOI Plan with the new committee members so everyone was caught up.
He also wanted to see if the new committee had any questions about the plan before moving forward, which a few committee members did.
"We want those kinds of questions because that might be an issue," he said.
The DOI concept was approved by the 84th Texas Legislature and gives traditional school districts the freedoms of open-enrollment charter schools. DOIs can declare themselves exempt from what many educators see as restrictive state mandates.
Under its DOI Plan, the Wichita Falls ISD will start earlier than the state-mandated school start date of the last Monday in August (or thereafter). The district will start the 2017-18 school year on Aug. 17, which is a Thursday.
The Wichita Falls ISD also asked the state to be exempt from the following in the education code:
CAMPUS BEHAVIOR COORDINATORS. The proposal is for the district to abstain from the state requirement that each school has a designated campus behavior coordinator.
MINIMUM MINUTES OF INSTRUCTION. According to the education code, each district must operate so that it provides at least 75,600 minutes of instruction. According to the WFISD's plan, "While we will make every effort to meet the required goal of 75,600 minutes, we may reach this total in a more creative way without being confined to either 420 minutes or 7 hours of instruction every day."
NINETY PERCENT ATTENDANCE RULE. State law requires students to attend class 90 percent of the school days on a district calendar to earn credit. The district contends, "The 90 percent rule is an arbitrary percentage, which means school districts award credit based on seat time rather than based on content mastery." The district wants flexibility with this rule.
TEACHER APPRAISAL SYSTEM. The district wants to convene a committee to determine how best to appraise teachers rather than using the Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System and Texas Principal Evaluation and Support System.
TEACHER CERTIFICATION. State law requires teachers to hold an appropriate certification. The WFISD is seeking exemption from this rule when it comes to career and technical education courses and hard-to-fill positions in the bilingual and foreign language programs.
The Wichita Falls ISD's District of Innovation Plan will remain in effect for five years.
One teacher at the meeting wanted to know more of the thought process behind the district wanting to be exempt from some teacher certification requirements. Another didn't like that the plan was too general.
Executive Director of School Administration Debby Patterson said that the District Advisory Committee, a little known committee, at least to the public, will be dividing into subcommittees to see how the district will carry out its DOI Plan. It is one of the checks and balances put in place regarding the DOI plan.
"Everything that went through the District of Innovation ... It's not that it WILL happen. There will be committees set up for each item. ... Then subcommittees will get together to make a decision. There's always going to be several checks and balances," she said.
Besides voting on the plan, the committee reviewed its strategic priorities - everything from trying to hire more minorities to launching a marketing plan to attract residents in surrounding communities to the Wichita Falls ISD. Also, committee members were assigned one- or two-year terms.
Griffiths said this 2017-18 District Advisory Committee, will be "a lot more aggressive committee than in the past."
Follow Times Record News senior editor/reporter Lana Sweeten-Shults on Twitter @LanaSweetenShul.
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Celebrities of the screen sold tickets often in small Georgia towns. It was not every day, though, that celebrities were ticketed in small Georgia towns.
Actor and singing cowboy Tex Ritter was pulled over in Chatsworth in December 1947 when his driver was caught speeding through the city.
Nor did the court. Duncan brought Ritter and the unnamed driver before Mayor Sam Kelly.
Kelly fined Ritter $20, which apparently the star paid.
The Chatsworth Times offered no further details about where Ritter might have been headed or when exactly – beyond "last week" – he was stopped.
Ritter seems to have been going through a quiet period at the time of the Chatsworth incident. He had not appeared in a film in two years. Discogs does note a handful of single releases in 1947. Appropriately enough, they included "The Last Mile" and "I Can't Get My Foot Off the Trail." Son, Thomas, had been born earlier that year.
Also, just over nine months after he was fined, Ritter and wife, Dorothy Fay, became the parents to John Ritter.


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Have you noticed that when you learn a new word, you tend to see it everywhere? A new word will only 'stick' in your mind if you use it so try and add it either in your writing or speech occasionally - otherwise you will most likely forget it.
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I maintain that hand pies are the best dessert you can bring to a summer gathering. They're portable, fit in the palm of your hand, don't require plates or cutlery and are of course, delicious. They also have a solid crust to filling ratio for the pie crust fiends among us, which is just another point to add on the list of hand pie merits.
I've had a bag of five spice lingering in my cupboard since making my five spice carrot mini-bundts, and I had a small revelation while debating how to turn rhubarb into handheld deliciousness. Five spice is essentially a mixture of cinnamon, cloves, fennel, star anise, and Szechwan peppercorns (with some powders containing ginger and/or nutmeg). Basically half or more of these spices find their way into my pies, so why not try all in one? In this recipe, I kept the five spice at a 1/2 teaspoon to let the tart rhubarb shine through, but you could go up to a teaspoon if you're feeling spicy.
There's a hint of cardamom in these as well, because to me rhubarb and cardamom go hand in hand.
So now that this sweltering summer is in full swing – expect to see many more hand pie posts coming up, because there's nothing better than a glass of rosé in one hand with a hand pie in the other.
Once rolled, use a 4 inch round cutter to cut dough into small rounds. I recommend re-rolling scraps once, and using the rest for dough cookies (side note: to make the cookies, sprinkle scraps with sugar and cinnamon and place in a 400F oven until golden, about 20 minutes). Refrigerate cut rounds for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, make the filling. Stir chopped rhubarb with sugar, spices, salt and arrowroot until evenly covered. Add lemon juice, vanilla and one egg and stir to combine.
To assemble, take a chilled dough round and brush the edge with egg wash. Using a fork (to avoid excess liquid), place about 2 tbsp of filling into the middle of the round (more or less could work, essentially it's how much can fit while still easily sealing edges) and fold the round in half, gently sealing the edges. Once sealed, use a fork to crimp around the edge. You can also cut small vents in the middle if you like.
Place finished hand pies on a parchment lined baking sheet and refrigerate for 15 minutes to set. Brush the tops of the pies with egg wash and sprinkle with raw sugar. Bake at 400F for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes.
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How do we handle health related topics?
This question about pain related to an old fracture made me think about what kind of health question should be on topic here on TGO. There were many well-received first-aid questions and questions about health dangers in high altitude, which clearly make sense in the context of the outdoors. Closer to the question mentioned at the beginning is this question about knee pain going downhill.
In my opinion questions that are asking for recommendations for a personal health problem should not be answered here. Firstly because it is very hard to diagnose over the internet even for a health professional, let alone a layman. And secondly the more personal detail there is, the better the chances to get a useful answer, but the answer becomes less applicable for a wider audience.
Thats why I think the question about the knee pain is very close to that line, but as it is quite general and about a problem that almost anybody walking in the mountains knows, it has a "general relevance". The question about pain in an old fraction in the tibia and fibula however is quite specific. And chronic pain is an extremely complicated issue. So the only good advice is: See your trusted health service provider about your problem, anything else is potentially dangerous speculation or not very helpful commonplace advice like "stop training when it starts to hurt".
Where do we draw the line with health questions?
This question is about an explicit close reason for health questions. As I do not propose to ban any kind of health question, I don't propose such a close reason either. The sole answer to the question is indeed also relevant to my question about what kind of health question is on topic, but I still believe some more discussion and detail would be beneficial.
IT Band syndrome is a very common problem hikers face.
I seeded this here three years ago because it's rather hard to find a good answer on the web using Google. My reasoning was that other hikers would have the pain and look for an answer. The 60k views attest to the fact that it has been good for TGO (bringing in traffic).
I don't think it is any more off topic than something like "I just got bitten by a rattlesnake five miles in the woods, now what?" Perhaps "always see a doctor" is best but I'm betting I'm not the only one who would rather do research and avoid paying out thousands for a specialist.
Another issue with this question is that it is very specific to the person and circumstances. This isn't a common complaint that many people experience. Therefore the help and advice will only be helpful to the person asking the question. This goes against the general SE principal of making the internet better (sic by providing good answers to questions many people want the answer to).
Without knowing all the (likely complex) things going on here it's going to be very hard to answer and will then only be useful to the person asking the question and no one else.
In addition to the above point, I'm not a fan of the pattern of resurrecting years old questions just to go "why was this allowed" or "if you close mine you must close this too."
I'm going to go ahead and state this for the record: I'd hate to see TGO go the route of so many other SO sites by erasing of our history anything which doesn't perfectly conform to today's rules. People can usually understand that a question asked years ago might have been asked under different rules/standards/mods.
Lots of these questions have many hits/views/votes.
The more popular questions have external links so we're literally pruning our inbound sources.
If the rules change again later, and that question would have been allowed? Too bad, content gone forever.
In many cases you are also deleting good answers with upvotes which those users put earnest effort into.
It might keep the site nice, clean, consistent, and sterile; but at the expense of community, history, and knowledge.
I've this as a separate point, which thus can be individually down voted.
We can't give diagnoses and suggest cures over the Internet.
However, we can help users become informed patients when they see their doctors about TGO-related pains and injuries.
Unless you are going to a doctor specializing in sports medicine, the chances are that the kinds of complaints that are discussed here are not something with which the doc has a lot of familiarity. Look at the people in the waiting room! The doctor is spending his time dealing with problems resulting from sit-downs, remote-waving, chip-crunching and fork-lifts, not hiking, skiing, climbing and backpacking.
This is not meant as a put-down of doctors.
IMO, the question that prompted this meta question, Old fracture starts to hurt, is, as written, too specific to the OP.
I personally don't think we should be having any problems with these questions, unless its not really person-dependent and trivial.
We all go outdoors, we all have had good times, great times and tough times.
While I typically am keen to answer health related questions, many a times, if not most of times, Outdoor Safety and Health are correlated.
What to do if a team member falls sick?
Do we think that a member falling sick on a hike/trek is health related, Yes it is!
Do we think then the question doesn't belong here, I absolutely don't think so!
Same is the case for other questions well. There are questions that deal with general health, like even drinking groundwater, un-purified water, and we should always be welcoming them.
Yep, I did test the boundary with a question: Is there a dose guide for Dexamethasone?
which is definitely controversial to have, since it directly relates to personal health and is very trivial. Do we encourage such questions, probably not!
Now even this one got better treatment from community: How can I prevent calf muscle pain while descending?
And thats absolutely alright. Like I said, some life-hacks that you know can certainly help me getting over some not-so-serious issue easily.
Should we get a closing reason for questions that ask for medical advice?
Are naturism-related questions on topic?
How to handle bad first posts?
Is a question only about the health effects of cookware on topic?


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Sport 1994 Dos Dosbox Electronic Arts Hockey Tournaments
One of EA's earlier sporting games, NHL 95 brings ice hockey to your monitor, and on the whole it does a fairly decent job of recreating this action packed and exciting sport. This version offers several improvements over its predecessor, including the option to play a full season, and to create, trade and release players. A number of new moves can now be performed, including blocking shots by dropping to the ice, while stats fans are sure to appreciate the detailed numbers from the '94 season. Beyond this, there isn't a great deal to say about the game. Graphics are functional, rather than spectacular, and while the animation is fairly basic, it keeps the game running at a high pace. Sound is realistic, with commentary and crowd responses faithfully reproducing the atmosphere of a genuine hockey match. While the inclusion of the stats is a nice touch, it doesn't really seem to make that much difference to the game and once you get the hang of the straightforward controls, it isn't actually that difficult to win the championship. That aside, this is a fun game that hockey supporters are sure to enjoy, although non-sports fans might not get that much out of it.
Poorly animated game of hockey
I hate the fact that this game has dressed it core experience, the actual match of hockey with so many fancy overlays. They would have served a good core experience absolutely great, but for what the matches have to offer as it is, poor animations, a rather simplistic and unsatisfying simulation that feels like a very crude arcade game, they no longer matter. What good is to have so many stats for the players that you choose for your team, when they all move as if they are one and the same? What good is to have so many teams to choose from, when whatever one will offer you the same look and feel for the game? The good thing is that, if you are not too concerned with true to life gameplay, NHL 95 will offer you a rather nice arcade experience. But I cannot vouch for the fact that you won't get annoyed with the poor animations. It took me no more than 10 minutes to really sigh in regret, at how easy it could have been to bring in just a few more animation frames per player, and really turn the game on its head.
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Judith Ann Eliason, 69, Center, passed away February 6, 2019 at her home.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, February 11, 2019 at 1:30 PM at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Center with Rev. Dennis Ristvedt officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial of cremains will be held in the spring.
Judith was born December 2nd, 1949 in Grand Forks, ND. She was baptized in Buxton. After high school, she enrolled early and attended UND, majoring in English and French Literature. While attending UND, she went with a tour group, sponsored by UND, traveling through several countries in Europe. There she met her pen-pal in Sweden, who she corresponded with for several years.
Judy moved to California with a group of girlfriends. After some time, she obtained work as an officer at Wells Fargo and worked there for many years, eventually returning back to North Dakota and retiring early. Judy bought a home in Center, where she resided for many years.
She loved her shelties, her friends, and her family. Judy loved to play Scrabble and was very good at it.
She leaves behind her mother, Thelma; siblings, Gail (Jim), Lisa (Rick), and Tom (Sheri); along with several nieces and nephews; and her friends, Susan Cahoon and Ole Sletten.
Judy was preceded in death by her father, Carl and dad, Arlen.


Wikipedia says that nomad is a Greek word νομάδες, nomádes, meaning "those who let pasture herds", denoting communities of people who move from one place to another, in other words a practice of continual movement with no fixed settlement. This rough definition implies to early communities of hunter-gatherers in Tibet or Siberia, but in industrial and information society it is a metaphor for aimless wandering, vagabonding from place to place. Modern nomads are high tech creators, frequent miles flyer's, restless minds who have chosen nomadic way of life with no permanent residence, but rather moving from place to place. Either for work, education or personal reasons.
I didn't think about this on deeper level, always took for granted when people would say: ah you're world traveller, global nomad, as labeling in this context doesn't mean much to me. And last night I had chat with an old colleague and friend residing in Amsterdam who recently returned from San Diego, California (one of the places I used to live) sharing the photos from the conference and time on the cliffs, as I was reminiscenting warm sunny winter Californian days from my studio in cold and foggy Oxford, when he said that we travellers, nomads never get bored. Which made me think: have I, by often travelling and changing place of living, working, studying, actually created in my subconsciousness denial not to be bored so I'd run for adventure, excitement, upgrading my knowledge and practice in work, meet new people, collaborate, search without the search, helping out where needed, being everywhere and nowhere? I assume a bit of all stated. And some more.
Which reminded me on one of my favourite novels – Baltasar and Blimunda, epic novel by Jose Saramago, where intuitive Blimunda who can see inside people, wanders for years for the search of millions of human "will" and together with soldier Baltasar in a quest of helping Bartolomeu, a renegade priest, to construct a flying machine. It all happens during inquisition time, in 18th century Portugal. We are living in 21st century where collaboration form of gathering inner "will" and building a flying machine is changed for gathering data and creating other forms of innovative endeavours where technomading is without the borders (even if it requires physical visa forms or paper) and individuum is free to move more than ever.
That provisory freedom may look for someone from aside as a great adventure, free spiritualism, carefreeness, but after years and years of global nomading, it becomes, in political, economical under threat to-become-insane-society, an urge to find a place or settle somewhere what would one call a base or a home. This apres nomading time was noticed even at our ancestors. Internet has gathered us into global tribe where many do practice global nomading online, but what about us who spend nights in hotels, waiting at the airports, celebrating important events in the air or conferences, out from family or friends?
I will return to this over and over, and maybe start writing somewhere my global travel notes (as I was suggested many times by my friends and family) and share them with you. This December and January is pretty full of travels and conferences [Englands, USA, Englands, France?], everything is open. What is for sure is that I'm looking forward to sail the calm seas in the next period, looking for my future base. Encouraging news for the people in my country is visa-free system from December 19th, and is a reason plus for nomading around Europe, and beyond.
We are belatedly discovering the value of slow travel, giving greater attention to 'access by proximity' and slightly less attention to 'access by mobility'. We are rediscovering the need for 'place'. Those nomads who have no longer have a 'village' will often have a dream of one, even as those who feel trapped in small communities long to escape into the limbos that are part of restless wandering.
But where should one settle? And why there, and not elsewhere? 🙂 I am always settling, just never for very long.
Lovely thoughts Simon, I guess I'm the other restless individua wandering and in the search for a place that will be my base for work and all those things I've been taken from all over the world. Those that needs to be stored and be present at that specific spot, as they are part of me, and part of my life and work.
Henry, that is the question I've been asking myself lately. Hopefully, I defined geographically where I want and where I do not want to live. The important factor for choosing "that place" for living and working, at least for me, are people. People that are friendly, inspiring, that I can create/communicate/have fun/you-name-it on everyday basis, the people that will be around me in physical space as well.


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Q: CQRS - Generating view counts for specific reads How to record how many times a given resource was read? You could do it on the read models itself but what if you have same logic in the commands side (microservices) that need that info? Is it ok for the readmodels to send commands back to the microservices to have this recorded that? I have never seen an example all these years which covered readmodels generations commands but I don't think I can get away from it. What is your opinion?

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Is it ok for the readmodels to send commands back to the microservices to have this recorded that?

It's OK to send commands to your services from anywhere; you probably don't want that to be synchronous; but there's nothing fundamentally wrong with, for example, logging that somebody requested a view.
That said, accessing the read model is generally expected to be safe, in a similar sense to that used by HTTP.  Destructive side effects aren't usually built into the design of a read model.

A: IMHO the answer to this question depends on whether the counter is relevant for your domain. The fact that you say that it is relevant for the write model is a hint that it actually is.
If it was not relevant for the domain, I would simply update a counter on every single access in the read model. Period.
If it actually is relevant for the domain, then this means that you need to trigger another command which then affects some kind of counter aggregate (or however you have modeled this). This then means that there are only two options where you can send this command: Either on the client-side, or from the read model itself.
To make sure that sending the command always happens, no matter which client accesses your read model, I would actually add it to the read model. For the write model, this is perfectly fine, as it doesn't care from where the commands come that it receives.
So, to cut a long story short: Yes, that's fine :-)

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The ramen review site is run by dedicated noodle-eater Hans Lienesch, who has reviewed, so far, 875 different ramen over the last ten years.
The site lets you filter those reviews by price range, stars, and brand. You can also check out his top 10 lists (spiciest, instant noodle bowls, weirdest, and overall).
You'll need access to an Asian grocery to find most of these items or you can try an online ramen store such as Ramen Place, Order Ramen, or Hans's own Ramen Rater Store.


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STARSPORT brings you the transfer window verdict on the ins and outs at Manchester City.
Massive names such as Eden Hazard and Robert Lewandowski were linked with moves to Manchester City but a deal was always more likely to happen at the end of the season.
Everton star John Stones was touted as a centre-back who could be targeted to fill in for the injured Vincent Kompany.
Schalke's Leroy Sane was also linked with a move to the Etihad.
The news that Pep Guardiola will indeed manage City from the start of next season was the major headline of the transfer window.
The club confirmed the current Bayern Munich manager will take over from Manuel Pellegrini yesterday.
Manchester United and Chelsea were beaten by City who had been negotiating with Guardiola before he moved to the German side in the first place.
In terms of players, Anthony Caceres arrived for £150,000 but he is one for the future.
A number of youngsters left the Etihad on loan including highly-rated winger Patrick Roberts who will play for Celtic until the end of next season.
The talking point from City will quite rightly be all about Guardiola.


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Omar Ricci: A Muslim Police Officer Serving Humanity - IslamiCity
Omar Ricci: A Muslim Police Officer Serving Humanity
By: Mohammad Yacoob Source: IslamiCity May 22, 2021 No Comments
Category: Featured, Highlights, Life & Society Topics: American Muslims, George Floyd, Humanity, Police Brutality Values: Compassion, Empathy Views: 1341
In 2019 The US Congress invited many organizations to give testimony at the Congressional hearings on white supremacy threat to the Muslims living in the United States. The US Congress was alarmed by the rising tide of hate crimes by the white supremacists and Islamophobic rhetoric by the Trump administration.
Omar Ricci, Chairman, Islamic Center of Southern California, testified to the Congress on behalf of the MPAC (Muslim Public Affairs Council) on May 15, 2019, in Washington, D.C. Ricci, being a proud reserved police officer with the Los Angeles Police Department, did not testify in that capacity, but only shared his views and experiences as an American Muslim. This provided an opportunity for him to share what he saw and what he knew. He explained that being a police officer, it was his desire to carry on his civic duty and carry out a mandate of the Islamic faith, that Muslims should work to better the society they live in.
In April 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic crisis prompted the Los Angeles Police Department to issue an order telling Omar Ricci to report for duty at the coronavirus command post to help in the planning and deployment of officers. He had worked in various capacities including basic street patrol, counter-terrorism, special operations, and community engagement. Using his experience, he formulated a plan to reach out to homeless people in Los Angeles, offer them a place to properly shelter, and maintain social distancing during this crisis.
On May 25, 2020, George Floyd, a 46-year-old black American man was killed in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during an arrest when a white police officer Derek Chauvin, knelt on Floyd's neck for almost nine minutes. Floyd was handcuffed and lying face down, begging for his life and repeatedly saying "I can't breathe." This year in April 2021, Jury found former police officer Derek Chauvin guilty of murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd. Being aware of the police brutality and a culture that had existed in the form of institutional racism and abused civil rights, Omar Ricci was always prepared to present the best side of the police force by strictly practicing Islam values at work, when he came in contact with general public and criminals.
As a son of an American-Italian father and a Pakistani mother, Ricci knows criminal and racist behaviors in the law enforcement agencies do not come out of a vacuum. They are the current-day manifestations of America's tragic history of slavery, which in turn reflect a culture created and in some cases encouraged by the leaders of America.
On May 30, 2020, at around 2:15 am Police Officer Omar Ricci while patrolling the Los Angeles neighborhood, observed the frontage of a small business rammed by a car, making mounds of shattered glass on the floor and destroying the metal accordion security gate that lay mangled on the floor. He inspected the crime scene, inside and outside the shop, and then called the cellular phone shop owner, a 30+-year-old El Salvadoran immigrant, telling her that all the cell phones, money, safe, and inventory in the backroom were taken by looters. He asked the woman if she could come to her business. She declined and said that she didn't have anyone to take care of her 2 months old child at that time.
He called up several board-up companies for this woman, asking them to put plywood panels to exterior windows and board up the shop. All declined to say they had enough work for the night and maybe for several days. He had to move on, as the police radio blared with urgent high priority calls, for he couldn't stay at the looted cell and mobile phone shop site indefinitely. He asked the shop owner what she wanted the police to do, even calling someone else on her behalf. The woman in distress cried "Leave it!" "What can I do, it's in God's hands." At that time Ricci felt the pain of another soul. He prayed; "O! God, please give this woman relief as only you can give her, please restore her business and please restore her faith."
Omar Ricci knows about situations like this. There were lots of looters on the streets, causing lots of property damage. As a Police Officer, he knows that looting is not acceptable because it is not a form of protest. "It causes innocent and small business owners economic and emotional grief. The people have a right to protest oppression and police brutality, but as the Qur'an says, "Repel evil with good, not with more evil." (41:34)
The Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) is the latest target of increasing hate and violence in the United States of America. The large tentacles of ignorance, xenophobia, and irresponsible rhetoric are now being felt in every corner of this country because an attack on them is an attack on all of us. Ricci knows that it leads to the degradation of American society and he wants to "stand lockstep & shoulder-to-shoulder with them, some of whom are part of my Muslim faith community. May God protect my AAPI brothers and sisters."
Last year, on Tuesday, June 2, 2020, Omar Ricci, came face to face with an African-American who was inches away from his face, shouting in rage. In Omar, he saw a white -American police officer, a symbol of police brutality, without realizing that he has come face to face with a Muslim Police Officer.
Omar Ricci narrates his experience:
"He was shirtless, yoked, sweating, and ready to throw down. My face shield started accumulating his spit as he yelled, all the while he was rocking side-to-side in anger. I wasn't the only officer facing a protestor's rage. Along with about 50 of my fellow police officers, I stood there on the skirmish line at Sunset & Argyle in Hollywood in front of at least a thousand protestors. Let me tell you, the power of 1000+ voices all shouting in unison in a righteous cause was something I've seen on TV in various parts of the world. You could feel the propelling energy of all those voices. It was awesome. There I stood, baton in hand, helmet on my head, and a badge on my chest. To my African-American brother yelling at me, I represented all that was, and is, wrong with policing in parts of our country, and indeed what's been wrong for centuries in our country. "You racist cop! How many of my people have YOU murdered!? Why are you brutalizing my people!" By this point, my adrenaline outweighed my fear, and I was getting ready.
Then I did something.
The voice in my head told me to share with this brother that in fact, I agreed with him. I agreed that police brutality was a problem; I agreed with him that our nation has not dealt with the legacy of slavery. I agreed with the spirit of what he was saying. So I decided to tell him. "Brother, I agree with you." His yelling stopped on a dime, and he looked at my google eyes shocked. I let go of my drawn baton with my left hand, put my hand to my heart, then motioned it towards him, and said slowly and loudly so he could hear over the chants,
"I…AGREE…WITH YOU." Suban'Allah (the Muslim word for "all praises are due to God"), represents how God has designed the human emotion and spirit. At that moment, something happened. Time slowed just a bit and the chants weren't as loud. You could see the rage dissipate from this brother, starting from his eyes and working its way down his face and to the rest of his body. At that moment, he seemed relieved he didn't need to be engaged, with me at least; for so undoubtedly taking a toll on a person's soul. My adrenaline cooled. And at that moment there was a human connection.
The brother stepped away from me, and then faded back into the thousands. Here's the thing, I wasn't the only cop on the skirmish line that did that. There were lots of other Los Angeles Police Department cops that did the same and did so authentically. I don't know of one cop that isn't outraged by what happened in Minneapolis. A lot more happened that day that maybe I'll share at some point, but this was a moment I wanted to memorialize and share. May God guide and protect our country and all people."
[Mohammad Yacoob is a retired industrial engineer and an engineering proposals analyst who lives in Los Angeles, California]
Category: Featured, Highlights, Life & Society
Topics: American Muslims, George Floyd, Humanity, Police Brutality Values: Compassion, Empathy
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Q: strange writeline(DateTime results) Here is a little question I hope you guys can help me with.
Console.Write("{0} {1} {2} {3} {4} " + customerdetails[i].CustomerNo,
    customerdetails[i].surname,
    customerdetails[i].forname,
    customerdetails[i].street,
    customerdetails[i].town,
    customerdetails[i].DOB.ToString("dd/MM/yyyy"));

This little thing actually works and produces everything correctly but after it pops out some strange things which kind of look like some binary code example:
100 Name Surname 123 Street Town 11/11/1111 //correct
    01-01-0001 0
    01-01-0001 0
    01-01-0001 0 //What is this? How to get rid of it
    01-01-0001 0

This is quite obviously only part of the code and I think there is problem somwhere in here but if If you guys need more code just say so.

A: The final 0 is the CustomerNo because your format string is:
"{0} {1} {2} {3} {4} " + customerdetails[i].CustomerNo

Which becomes:
"{0} {1} {2} {3} {4} 0"

At this point you supplant the date at position {4} but the final 0 still remains there.
To get rid of it replace the + with a , and replace the format string with:
"{0} {1} {2} {3} {4} {5}"

Now the CustomerNo will be in first position.
To replace the default DateTime value do this:
string dob;

if (customerdetails[i].DOB == DateTime.MinValue)
{
    dob = "(unknown)"; // or whatever
}
else
{
    dob = customerdetails[i].DOB.ToString("dd/MM/yyyy");
}

Now use dob as an argument of the Console.Write().

A: I believe you created an array of customerdetails instances but only initialized the 1st index instance. Assuming your code:
Console.Write("{0} {1} {2} {3} {4} " + customerdetails[i].CustomerNo,
    customerdetails[i].surname,
    customerdetails[i].forname,
    customerdetails[i].street,
    customerdetails[i].town,
    customerdetails[i].DOB.ToString("dd/MM/yyyy"));

is in a for-loop, therefore you get value for customerdetails[0] and the rest in the list are just showing their default values.
01-01-0001 for DateTime
0 for integer
string.Empty for string
To get rid of the unwanted values, just remove those uninitialized instances from the list of array.

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is there a way to set [the DateTime] so it won't show default value? Only the ones I input?

There's no difference between a default DateTime and one set by code. If you want to represent "no date", use a nullable DateTime expressed as DateTime?.


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