text:
Fait Diver: Zero For Conduct
Remember —
Looks so wholesome, doesn't he? Well he was a dirty homo who died of AIDS That's probably why today, even in Hell ('s Kitchen) they're clutching the pearls over Teh Ghey.
" Boxers May Only Open After The School Bell Rings.
At a tense meeting with the local block association, the owners of a proposed Hell's Kitchen gay sports bar said they are considering keeping the bar closed when a nearby school is open."
Cause if those impressionable little tykes get a gander at sporty homos THIS might happen!
"The owners of Boxers NYC in Chelsea agreed to open the main floor of their proposed Hell's Kitchen outpost at 1 p.m. at a meeting with the Community Board 4 Business Licenses and Permits Committee earlier this month. The bar's rooftop patio would open later on school days, at 4 p.m.
But at a meeting of the Hell's Kitchen 50th-51st Street Block Association on Thursday, the owners said that if having the bar open while nearby PS 111 is in session angers the community, they'll consider opening the first floor bar of their new location, at 776 10th Ave., at 4 p.m.
"We are revisting the 1 p.m. [opening time]," said bar co-owner Rob Hynds. "We want to be good neighbors."
Many angry and vocal residents voiced their concerns about the controversial bar, repeating that they don't want it near two schools in the area. The building used by the bar would be across from Sacred Heart of Jesus School, and abut the PS 111's playground.
The principal of PS 111 stepped into the fight over the bar earlier this week, criticizing Boxers for a promotion they ran last year that gave customers two-for-one drinks if they showed their underpants."
"The bar's owners promised not to run a similar promotion at the Hell's Kitchen location on Thursday, but many residents were still opposed to it being so close to the school.
"Your point is to sell alcohol around a schoolyard," said Gwen Arment. "That's wrong."
"Corey Johnson, the chair of Community Board 4, said that he understood the block association's concerns about the bar, but reminded them of the Boxers Chelsea location's good record with the NYPD's 13th Precinct.
"I want you all to know that the facts from people with previous experience with these guys that we are hearing are good things," he said.
The co-owners of Boxers stressed that record, and told block association members that their sports bar will be tame.
"We do not have drunks stumbling out of our buildings" said Bob Fluet, who pointed out that he is a father to two eight-year-olds. "There's nothing here that's embarassing to them."
Gay men of sporting excellence are ALWAYS embarassing to breeders
"Fluet also pointed out that the new Boxers location would be further away from apartments than many bars in Hell's Kitchen that are on the main floors of residential buildings.
At times the meeting was less a discussion of Boxers itself and more about the changing face of Hell's Kitchen. Residents were concerned that the area is becoming oversaturated with bars. According to community board members at the meeting, the landlord of the new bar, Croman Realty, made no secret of only wanting to rent the building to a nightlife establishment.
"What many neighbors don't want is a Hell's Kitchen where only the bars can afford to be here," said Paul Ames, who lives on 50th Street.
The bar will have its final hearing with Community Board 4 at the board's full meeting on Wed. Oct. 5, 2011. At that meeting, board members will vote on whether or not to approve a letter recommending that the State Liquor Authority grant Boxers a liquor license. That letter would also recommend operating hours to the SLA.
Some at the block association meeting vowed to fight the application at the meeting next week, but Hynds said he was confident Boxers would get the recommendation.
"We are surrounded by bars," he said. "There's not a place you can open in Manhattan where somebody wouldn't like it."
Cause little Stewie's got to be protected from a Death Worse Than Fate. Right boys?


The Ninja Turtle Personality Test!
The idea behind this test is that people tend to choose as a favorite ninja turtle one who they tend to relate with. Each ninja turtle has a very distinct personality and people enjoy seeing the personality traits that they have themselves. I for one have always loved Donatello. I like how he uses his intelligence and logic to solve problems. I feel I can relate to him.
(Leo) — The courageous leader and devoted student of martial arts, Leonardo wears a blue mask in some versions and wields two katana. He is the oldest of the four and the most skilled fighter of the turtles. Leonardo was named after the Italian polymath, scientist, engineer, inventor, anatomist, and painter, Leonardo da Vinci.
Blues are motivated by Intimacy and without their natural talent to insist on quality and to provide service, our world would be a far less pleasant place. Blues want to connect and to be understood and appreciated. If they are not connecting with you, if they are not plugged into humanity, then what's the point? They believe if you don't have a sincere connection in life, then there really is no other value. Earning money, having the Mercedes, and being in the windowed office are nice but do not represent a purposeful life to a blue. Blues are very purposeful people who love to serve and give of themselves freely to nurture others' lives. They are loyal friends, employers and employees, and their personal code of ethics is very strong. They expect other people to live honest and committed lives as well. Blues are dependable, thoughtful, and analytical; but they can also be self-righteous, worry-prone, and moody. They hold on and never let go of something/someone once they are committed.
Blue Strengths Blues are very observant and intuitive, noticing quality and detail. With their combined assets, their sense of purpose, and their ease with showing compassion, they become integral parts of every society. In fact, they become an integral part of whatever they commit themselves to doing, whether it be fundraising, raising a family, or running an entire department. Blues sense of commitment can sometimes trap them. They will often stay in a job much longer than will serve their best interest simply because they said they would. They tend to stay because they are loyal and they care about everyone with whom they connect. You can bet Blues will be the ones to refer back to the Color Code materials because they have made a commitment to learn, to become self-aware and to be their best.
Blue Limitations Ruling by the heart can be a double-edged sword for Blues. If you don't appreciate their gifts, they won't give at all. This is a constant threat when in a relationship with a Blue. A common statement from Blues is, "My emotions have ruled me all my life." Their emotions are their Achilles' heel. They want so badly to be loved and accepted, constantly seeking understanding from others while often refusing to understand and accept themselves.
Blues remember their limitations—or what is wrong with them—more than they remember their strengths. It is inborn. Abraham Lincoln is a good example of possessing a desire to reveal insecurities. He often talked about his flaws and inadequacies as president. Yet he continues to be seen as one of the greatest presidents of our nation. Blues need to remember that the reason they have these limitations is very connected to their gifts. The reason they care so deeply is also the reason they tend to struggle more with depression. Blues must realize that the reason it is so hard for them to break off a relationship or leave a job is tied to their capacity to dedicate themselves so completely and feel so deeply about those commitments.
(Mike or Mikey) — Easy-going and free-spirited, Michelangelo wears an orange mask in some versions and wields a pair of nunchaku. Michelangelo provides much of the comic relief. While he loves to relax, this Turtle also has an adventurous and creative side. He's something of the "surfer" boy, speaking usually in a Southern California accent. He is named after the Italian Renaissance painter, sculptor, architect, poet, and engineer Michelangelo Buonarroti. His name was originally misspelled "Michaelangelo" by Peter Laird and Kevin Eastman.
Yellows are motivated by Fun. Without their natural talents of enthusiasm and optimism, the world would be a boring place for all. They are here to have a great time. Yellows have an innate ability to be happy. They believe it is okay to play and people who don't understand this have limited minds. They are the people who get up in the morning and sing to the Bon Jovi tune, "Until I'm six feet under, baby I don't need a bed. Gonna live while I'm alive–—I'll sleep when I'm dead." Yellows love to enjoy life. They have a mental attitude that allows them to appreciate what they have rather than be miserable over what they don't . They spend much of their time charming everyone in an entertaining way. Robin Williams is a good example. Can you imagine growing up as his child? What a fun dad. He has that child-like innocence and a hope that inspires the masses.
Yellow Strengths Yellows tend to spend their time around people. They love to be with others. In like manner, people like to take care of and be around Yellows. People feel better about themselves when with Yellows because of their positive energy. They are optimistic and really believe the best is yet to come. Yellows are enthusiastic. They quickly respond to anything that appears fun or a new adventure. However, they are contented with more playful adventure, not the challenging adventure of the Reds. They prefer activities without too much risk or potential for pain. Instead, they prefer activities that involve many people having a good time together. They are persuasive, so don't be surprised if Yellows haul you off to do something unexpected. You don't even have to be someone special to them. They may have just met you an hour ago, but now you are invited to their house for dinner that night. They have difficulty sitting through a boring lecture without becoming the entertainer. Their spontaneous nature is always looking for something new to do. They will be the ones looking at the local rag to find new events in town because it is a chance to meet new people.
Yellow Limitations Yellows often lack the commitment necessary to create long-term success for themselves. Yellows always believe the best is going to happen to them, even when their ship is sinking. While other people look at them and think, "How can you be successful? You're a mess." Lady Luck tends to smile on them and bail them out, even when they don't deserve it. They develop friendships with ease but can be very self-centered. For example, they don't hesitate blowing off plans with someone if a better offer comes along. As a result, they often have many, many friends but only on a superficial level. Their self-centered nature can block them from developing deep, meaningful relationship.
(Don or Donny) — The knowledgeable scientist, inventor, engineer, and technological genius, Donatello wears a purple mask in some versions and wields the bō staff. Donatello is perhaps the least violent Turtle, preferring to use his knowledge to solve conflicts. He is named after the sculptor Donatello.
Motivated by Peace, Whites will do almost anything to avoid confrontation and to create tranquility. They have a remarkable ability to understand and draw objective conclusions—they are the voice of reason, and this is their gift to us.
Whites truly believe that with patience all things come to those who wait. The problem is that they are sometimes too content with sitting around waiting. They seek contentment more than power, money or, for that matter, more than friends. They are happy having one or two good friends and one or two hobbies. In fact, they tend to have only one hobby at a time. Instead of trying to carry on with two hobbies, they will drop one to take on another. Having two is too much effort. Their only demands from life are the things that make them feel comfortable. That feeling fosters their need to feel good inside.
White Strengths Whites are kind, considerate, patient and accepting. Unlike Blues and Reds, they are not judgmental or critical of others' actions or behaviors. They simply accept people for who they are: the good, the bad and the ugly. They are tactful, because they don't want to create confrontation or rock the boat too much. Not rocking the boat is also revealed in Whites through their strength to self-regulate. Controlling their own behavior is a natural strength and this precludes impulsivity. To the rest of us, they offer a clear perspective that is objective and factual. They are excellent listeners, taking what is said sequentially, understanding why it is said, what it is going to take to deal with any problematic situations, and what they can do to help. They simply hear the facts, making no judgments on what is being said. In essence, they are virtually devoid of ego. They are good at constructing thoughts that did not exist before, just from careful listening and taking time to think things through.
White Limitations Whites don't commonly share what they are seeing, feeling or understanding. When they have a conflict, they won't show it. Like a duck, they are paddling violently underwater, but on the surface, they appear calm and comfortable.
Whites can be unwilling to set goals. They are generally very content with the way things are. If you try to force them to set goals, they may reply, "I don't know where I'm going to be in a month. How can I possibly set goals?" Better yet, they will write down the goals to get you off of their back, but have no intention of following through with them. They resist working at someone else's pace.
Even though Whites seem ambivalent about most things, they can be very self-deprecating. They are very generous when it comes to accepting others' limitations, but will be disapproving of themselves. On the flip side, they can also become uncomfortable when receiving public praise and fanfare. People with the DCM of Peace tend to operate on a very logical basis like Reds, but move through life using their ability to reason in a milder manner than Reds. They don't need to dominate like a Red, but will calmly offer a voice of reason that benefits everyone.
(Raph) — The team's bad boy, Raphael wears a red mask and wields a pair of sai. He has an aggressive nature and seldom hesitates to throw the first punch. He is an intense fighter. He would usually speak in a Brooklyn accent. His personality can be alternately fierce and sarcastic, and oftentimes delivers deadpan humor. Still, he is intensely loyal to his brothers and sensei. Raphael is good friends with Casey Jones. He is named after the Italian painter and architect of the High Renaissance, Raphael.
Reds are the power wielders of the world. Power is not good and it is not bad, it just is. It has to do with movement, (remember: moving from A to B). Power sometimes carries a negative connotation but where positive characteristics of Reds are concerned, it drives them to high levels of productivity and efficiency. Reds boldly move forward with logic, vision and determination. These qualities make them natural born leaders, as they make things happen by sheer force of will. From a Red perspective, emotion has little to do with accomplishing a task.
Red Strengths Reds are visionary and seem to have insight into the future. Keeping their eyes on the future averts them from the mundane day-to-day. In dealing with day-to-day circumstances, they make swift decisions and their independent nature doesn't require someone to hover over them to see them through. Reds can be difficult to work with if they don't get their way. Their behavior may appear negative in their efforts to get things their way. However, before you jump to conclusions, look past the behavior to what is driving it. It may be an enormous ego problem that causes a complete intolerance of others' ideas. On the other hand, it is possible they are trying to achieve an important goal within the timeframe previously agreed to by the team.
Red Limitations Just like all the colors, Reds have challenging limitations. Let's start out by saying they are not subtle. You know exactly where they stand and how they feel about things. Reds are verbal; however, what they say often seems hostile due to their tactless manner. Their insensitivity combined with a marked lack of subtlety causes many to wince at what comes out of their mouths. They can also be very demanding. Red bosses will ask you to work long hours because they do. They expect you to get the job done to make them look good. It doesn't matter whether you have limitations or not—they expect you to make up for them. This is how they would deal with it. Overall, Reds lack compassion. If they develop the gift of compassion, Reds are hard to beat. When they add this dimension, they are truly very capable people.
I found it hard to choose. Might be 25% of all.
This will likely incite a barrage of "You must be real fun at parties" comments (or it would if this blog had more readers ;) ), but I don't give too many shits about that so here goes.
Leonardo's swords are often mistakenly referred to as katanas. However, whereas a katanas blade is slightly curved, the swords wielded by Leo are straight. They are in fact Ninjaken (see, even sounds cooler!). Now, there have been a few instances where Leo has been drawn with katanas, but these have been explained away by the series creators as "fumbles in the art department" and such.
I'm always a red - red for life - RAPHAEL !!!
Red. Definitely me and with compassion.


New to permaculture and eager to learn. Have been implementing www.growbiointensive.org methods in backyard beds. Interested in encouraging friends around the globe to serve one another through clean water, close community and sustainable mini-farming.
Hoping to do a PDC soon and connect with local permies soon!


We work hard to earn our California clients favorable results for their Social Security Disability and worker's comp claims. Read what they have to say here.
"Christina and Thomas have changed my life. I really didn't know what I was going to do...now I know I will be ok"
"This process is so scary and I didn't know where to turn. Christina made it all easy and was so patient with me. Now, my future is set and I can relax. Christina was always there to take my calls and answer my questions. You fought for me."
"I felt like it was me against the big insurance company. I felt like they were out to get me. Christina and Thomas helped me every step of the way."


text:
Dustin Pedroia plans on playing in 2020
by Steve Atkinson
Dustin Pedroia is coming back, is that what's best for the Sox?
With the Red Sox needing to cut payroll heading into the 2020 season, it doesn't help Pedroia plans on playing. He hasn't been a factor for the Sox for a few years now after battling injuries. Ever since Manny Machado slid into him in 2017 he hasn't been the same. He's only played in nine games in the last two seasons, which isn't good when he's set to make $13 million this year and as the risk of getting hurt. No doubt Pedroia was once a great player, but really has lost a step and one more injury could end his career for good.
The Sox don't need Pedroia to win a World Series, they proved that in 2018. In 2017 he batted .293, hit seven home runs, and struck out 48 times. He's also making it hard for the Sox to rely on him for 2020 because he's so injury prone. Also, his exit velocity went from 88.0 in 2015, to 85.0 in 2017. I'd rather make Michael Chavis the permanent second baseman. His exit velocity was 88.8 last year and can stay on the field.
Pedroia doesn't sound too positive about staying on the field in 2020.
Pedroia spoke to Rob Bradford of WEEI and isn't looking at the big picture just taking it a day at a time. "I spent two years saying I was going to come back and kick everybody's ass and then I played nine games. It is what it is. … You have to find a way to deal with it the best way you can. I'm not going to sit here and say I'm going to come back and be better than ever. Could I? Maybe. I don't put it past anybody. It's one step at a time. I'm not looking at the big picture. Everyone gets excited but I've been through this for two years and I know I have a lot of work to do strength wise. … I have to build a lot back up. If I do that, yes I will be able to play baseball. The problem is that when you go through three years without strengthening your quad when you've had major knee surgeries it's hard to get back. But it's coming back."
That quote doesn't seem too promising that he'll be 100% in 2020. It also could mean less time for Michael Chavis, which long term is what's best for the Sox not a player who can't stay on the field. The Red Sox are all about planning for the future and it seems Pedroia is holding them back by trying to play again after multiple surgeries and rehab.
Manny Machado, Michael Chavis, MLB, MLB, Red Sox, Rob Bradford
Written by Steve Atkinson
Way Too Early Predictions: Who Do The Red Sox Pursue In 2021 Free Agency?
Leave a Comment on Way Too Early Predictions: Who Do The Red Sox Pursue In 2021 Free Agency?
How Chaim Bloom Is Going To Rebuild The Red Sox Farm System
Leave a Comment on How Chaim Bloom Is Going To Rebuild The Red Sox Farm System
Mookie Betts To Padres More Likely By The Hour
1 Comment on Mookie Betts To Padres More Likely By The Hour

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


"Friday will be dry with lots of bright winter sunshine. Max of 7°C. NW winds will continue to ease off slowly through the day.
"Becoming increasingly cloudy from late afternoon. A spell of rain Friday night should prevent any frost but with temperatures around 3°C some of this could be wintry over the hills and mountains."


Perth, Western Australia (October 8, 2014) – Viper Online, a team of experienced app developers in Perth, recently released three new games on the Apple App Store. Released under Palse Pty. Ltd, Fruit & Veg, Snail Trail, and Boogie Match are now available for download.


Now open, come join us!
Or if you're ready to sign up now, follow this link, set up an account and start completing your enrolment.
Don't miss out on being a part of the brand new Happy Hearts family in Caboolture.
What days do you prefer for care?
Are you flexible with days?
Anything else we need to know? E.g. Additional needs or allergies. *If you have more than one child please let us know some details here.


text:
Home People Robyn A. Meinhardt
Robyn A. Meinhardt
Los Angeles 213.972.4500
Robyn A. Meinhardt is a retired partner with Foley & Lardner LLP, and was a member of the Health Care Industry Team and Information Technology & Outsourcing Practice.
Ms. Meinhardt's practice focused primarily on information privacy and security, legal issues related to the Internet and electronic data, implementation of electronic health records, and cybercrime prevention and response.
Ms. Meinhardt helped companies create and successfully implement e-business initiatives, counseling them in regard to regulatory, privacy, and security issues; contract negotiation; and policy development from both a U.S. and an international perspective. She has helped health industry clients implement the HIPAA Privacy, Security and Transactions Rules, and assisted them with compliance efforts. Ms. Meinhardt has written and spoken frequently on these topics.
Ms. Meinhardt also assisted health care providers and health plans to achieve and maintain compliance with licensing, accreditation, and other regulatory requirements, and to respond to related government investigations. She advised clients engaged in clinical research regarding their compliance with federal and state law requirements.
Ms. Meinhardt has co-chaired several of the annual Health Information and Technology conferences of the American Health Lawyers Association. She is a member of that association, the Science and Technology Section of the American Bar Association, the Colorado Bar Association and the California Society for Healthcare Attorneys. Prior to her legal career, she had 11 years experience as a registered nurse in critical care and emergency departments. In recognition of her achievements, Ms. Meinhardt was Peer Review Rated as AV® Preeminent™, the highest performance rating in Martindale-Hubbell's peer review rating system.
Ms. Meinhardt obtained her law degree in 1984 from the University of Colorado at Boulder, where she served as an editor of the law review. Her nursing degrees are from Southern College in Tennessee (A.S., 1974; B.S., cum laude, 1977). She was admitted to practice law in Colorado and California.


text:
Armagnac-Ténarèze  een van de drie  terroirs, verbouwingsgebieden, waar in de Armagnacstreek (die samenvalt met de Côtes de Gascogne), de druiven voor het distilleren van Armagnac mogen worden verbouwd. Dit gebied ligt in het midden, tussen Bas-Armagnac en  Haut-Armagnac, de grond bestaat vooral uit kalk en klei. Men vindt er Montréal, Castelnau-d'Auzan en Condom. Het gedistilleerd is er in het algemeen gecorseerd van smaak en komt pas op latere leeftijd tot volle wasdom.

Wijnstreek in Frankrijk
Economie in Nouvelle-Aquitaine

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaWikipedia


text:
'use strict';

angular.module('attachments').factory('Attachments', function($resource) {
  return $resource('/attachments/:attachmentId', {attachmentId: '@_id'}, {
    update: {
      method: 'PUT'
    }
  });
});

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


text:
craft beer, Oklahoma
A pint at Heirloom Rustic Ales in Tulsa, Okla.
Sometimes there is such a thing as coming home. The opportunity to return home is one of the reasons Jake Miller came to Tulsa after Melissa and Zach French contacted him about opening a new brewery. The Frenches are both full-time dentists, but Zach has homebrewed since 2001 and splits brewing duties with Miller while Melissa brings a flair for design to the brewery as the creative voice behind the taproom design. In November 2017, Heirloom Rustic Ales opened in a former automobile repair shop in the Kendall Whittier District. With the Crosstown Expressway (formally I-244/U.S. Highway 412) behind it, the Heirloom Rustic Ales taproom stretches across a long parking lot. The…
Steven On The Move	4 Comments
A pint at Cabin Boys Brewery in Tulsa, Okla.
Great ideas often originate at communal gathering places. That is certainly the case of Cabin Boys Brewery. The idea germinated at a cabin Jeff McIlroy and friends built on his land in Catoosa, about 15 miles east of Tulsa, Okla. From fellowship fostered at the cabin, Austin McIlroy and Ryan Arnold realized the potential of their joint homebrewing endeavors. Their passion and skills led to Austin and his wife Lisa and Ryan opening Cabin Boys as a placed "craft for community." Visitors to the brewery will notice the distinct Cabin Boys logo that Lisa designed as they come to the intersection of Utica Avenue and 7th Street. There is parking…
A pint at Marshall Brewing Co. in Tulsa, Okla.
As craft beer was already experiencing a boom on the West Coast, Eric Marshall opened a production brewery in Tulsa, Okla. Considering the laws governing alcohol in the state, it was a potentially risky proposition given that distribution regulations heavily favored the major beer producers. However, Marshall Brewing Company found a niche of loyal drinkers and has grown since starting production in 2008. When Oklahoma began to modernize its alcohol laws, taprooms became more popular with customers because breweries could serve beer stronger than 3.2 alcohol-by-weight. I visited Marshall Brewing because the company took advantage of the new beer laws and had its inaugural "Dark Side of the Taproom" event…
Steven On The Move	No Comments


Sustenance is the name of the Start-up game!
Yes! it is hard to believe so may ideas fail not for the quality, but they fail to the sustenance level of operation.
Sustenance often comes when the market side crosses the critical mass. The critical mass is not a small set of Niche customers, rather a wide range of small clusters who are not to adopt the innovative product and services so early.
As a founder Startup founder sets off to build the initial valued product he or she might find the early set of customers quite soon. However, this is where the founder, possibly after the initial round of funding gets fooled by ROI.
He or she starts believing by scaling up the same kinds of things s/he can get the same kind of response, for the next level of customers.
The same thing that attracted the 'Innovators' and 'Early-Adopters' will not work for the 'Mass Market'. It is at this point, that the chasm is reached.
However, the Startup teams keep on investing more on the same thing that worked so far because of blind faith.
The investors, if any, press the panic button, in the meantime. This aggravates the situation. With not a clear alternative route in sight, the no young team fall into the fatalities of destiny, not knowing that crossing this chasm has more to do which looking outward into the audience rather than looking inside at the ROI data.
With cash burning out on a daily basis, results on ROI no more impressive, the vision getting disillusioned, action points becoming myopic and losing staff motivations bring the eventual death of the radically well-intended venture.
Often, the realization for the need of an alternative way to head the market becomes evident, the cash crunch and patience doesn't really allow the ship to steer a different route.
However, just in such a scenario, with the sustenance power in place much of it can be reversed. Although there is no guarantee of success, however, the power to sustain gives a strong footing to do the right things by consulting the right expert and agencies in helping to cross the mass market chasm.
Copyright © Vpointers Pvt. Ltd.


text:
Scott McCurley is the current linebackers coach for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL).

Biography
Born in New Castle, Pennsylvania, McCurley graduated from Mohawk High school in Bessemer, Pennsylvania and attended the University of Pittsburgh. He is married to Colleen (Crisi) McCurley and has two children. They reside in Celina, Texas.

Playing career
During college McCurley played linebacker with the Pittsburgh Panthers football team. Following graduation he remained with the program as a defensive graduate assistant.

Coaching career
McCurley originally joined the Packers in 2006 as an intern before being named Coaching Administrator the following year. He was hired to his current position on February 3, 2009.  On February 10, 2014, it was announced that McCurley was promoted to linebackers coach of the Packers.  After the departure of Kevin Greene as outside linebackers coach, it was announced that Winston Moss would take over as coach of both the inside and outside linebackers, and McCurley will assist in whichever area he is needed. In 2020 he joined the Dallas Cowboys as the team's linebackers coach.

References

People from New Castle, Pennsylvania
Dallas Cowboys coaches
Green Bay Packers coaches
Pittsburgh Panthers football coaches
Pittsburgh Panthers football players
University of Pittsburgh alumni
Living people
Players of American football from Pennsylvania
People from De Pere, Wisconsin
Year of birth missing (living people)


TheGlutenFreeMenu.com realizes that your privacy is important. This Policy applies to TheGlutenFreeMenu.com's Website TheGlutenFreeMenu.com. TheGlutenFreeMenu.com created this policy to demonstrate our commitment to your privacy. We will never share or sell your email address and or any other personal information.
TheGlutenFreeMenu.com may collect the following types of information: Information you provide - When you add a company or comment on a page, we ask you for personal information (such as your first name (nickname), email address). For services, such as our premium listings, we also request payment information which is secured through Paypal's Payment System. We will never ask for your paypal or other payment password. If you receive any such notice from any party other than paypal, please contact Paypal's fraud department.
Log information - When you use TheGlutenFreeMenu.com Google's or other search engine servers automatically record information that your browser sends whenever you visit a website. These cookies may include information such as your web request, IP Address, browser, browser language, the date and time of your request and one or more cookies that may uniquely identify your browser.
TheGlutenFreeMenu.com does not share or sell your personal email address provided by you. Email addresses put in the body of the content may be published. Please only put your email address in the appropriate form.
TheGlutenFreeMenu.com may make forums, message boards, comment sections and or news groups available to it's users. Please remember that information disclosed on those sections become public information. We do not ask for your full name and we do not publish your email address in any such section. However, if you type in any such private information in a form that is not specifically name or email address, such information could be published. We are not responsible for any such postings where you specifically make an effort to publish personal information. If personal information is found, our administrators have authorization to delete your information and deny your posting privileges.
TheGlutenFreeMenu.com makes use of forms on its sites for users to comment or suggest companies. The name and email address is used only to contact the person for any questions related to the post or listing. We DO NOT share emails with our Advertisers in any form.
We may use outside companies to display text ads, banner ads or other advertising on our site. These ads may contain cookies. Cookies received by an advertising is not controlled by TheGlutenFreeMenu.com and we do not have access to or control this information.
ChargeOnMyCard.com regularly reviews its compliance with this Policy. Please feel free to direct any questions or concerns regarding this Policy or TheGlutenFreeMenu.com handing of personal information by contacting us by email: laurastrand1@gmail.com. TheGlutenFreeMenu.com will cooperate with the appropriate regulatory authorities, including local data protection authorities, to resolve any complaints regarding the unauthorized use of personal data.


Parking at Lalbagh Botanical Gardens will set you back a bit with the introduction of smart parking system.
The Horticulture Department on Thursday introduced the smart parking facility at the main entrance (Double Road gate) of Lalbagh, towards H M Marigowda Hall. With this, a one-time entrance parking ticket for a two-wheeler will be Rs 25 for three hours, with the owner being charged Rs 5 more for every additional hour parked.
Similarly, visitors coming by cars will have to pay Rs 30 for the first three hours and Rs 10 for every additional hour.
The smart parking is only for vehicle entry. People will have to buy entry tickets to visit the park. Also, from April 15, citizens will have to pay 8% GST on the total bill amount. Which means a two-wheeler user will have to pay Rs 25 for his bike, Rs 20 as entry ticket and 8% GST.
M V Venkatesh, director, Horticulture Department, told DH that the idea behind the new facility was to organise parking and restrict those who use Lalbagh's parking space for the entire day and work at other places. "The trial run began on Thursday; full-fledged operations will start from April 15," he said.
He said that with smart parking, the department would be able to differentiate between real visitors and the ones who use the space only for parking on a daily basis. The mechanism is computerised, like the ones at commercial complexes.
The department also aims to discourage people from using personal mode of transport. "We are working on introducing incentives to all those who come to Lalbagh through public transport like Metro or buses. It will be introduced after the elections," Venkatesh said.
Chandrashekhar M R, deputy director, Lalbagh, said that entry will be free for morning walkers and school buses on picnic. The smart parking will be in place from 9 am to 6 pm. The department is also planning to introduce slabs for full-day parking like Rs 50-Rs 80 for two-wheelers, and Rs 80-Rs 100 for cars.
The smart parking system has been designed by Bosch at a cost of Rs 3 crore.


text:
Here's an extraordinary story to ponder
March 6, 2008 March 9, 2017 Cara Flanagan
In April 2004 the manageress of a McDonalds restaurant in the US received a phone call from a man claiming to be a police officer, 'Officer Scott', telling her that one of her employees had been accused of stealing a purse. He said the girl could be searched at the store or taken to jail and searched there. The manageress agreed to perform the search in her locked office, directed at every step by Officer Scott. The 'thief' was stripped naked and her clothes removed from the office. The manageress asked why it was taking the police so long to turn up but Officer Scott said they were very busy. The 'thief' later said she was scared to leave because she felt she had to obey a higher authority.
It transpired that this case was one of a string of over 70 such incidents and eventually the real police did manage to identify the culprit, Dave Stewart, who was charged but acquitted of the offences (though no further calls of this nature have been made since his arrest). However it was not just Stewart who was charged. In the case described above the manageress, Donna Summers, and her fiancé, Walter Nix, were also prosecuted. Nix was sentenced in 2006 to 5 years in prison, Summers was put on probation and Ogborn sued McDonalds and won $6.1 million. You can read numerous accounts of this case, for example here and here and here (with references to Milgram and Zimbardo's research).
The question is – who was responsible? Stewart? Summers? Nix? Or even the young 'thief', Louise Ogborn? Is it reasonable for someone to say "but I was just following orders" or do we have a duty to examine what those orders are and to refuse if they are unreasonable? What would Milgram have made of this?
PsychologyMcDonalds, Milgram, Social Influence
← 'appiness is egg-shaped….
baby love…. ma baby love… →


text:
TACA requests exemption from corner lot divisions in Infill 2 to protect 'heritage' white pine forest from intensification
Up193
Down205
Posted on June 18, 2015 | Trend-Arlington Community Association | Written on June 18, 2015
Intensification
Trend-Arlington
Letter type:
Nepean, June 18—Following up on President James O'Grady's presentation to the City of Ottawa's Planning Committee on May 26th, the Trend-Arlington Community Association has launched a petition to impress upon City Council the importance of preserving urban forests in Ottawa like the native white pine forest in Arlington Woods, as it considers Infill 2, a rezoning initiative for the outer-urban area.
Arlington Woods was carefully developed by Campeau Homes in the early 1970's under the eastern wing of a native white pine forest. The forest which boast many trees over a hundred years old, extends from Graham Creek through the Greenbelt and into Bells Corners. It grew out of the remains of the Great Fire of 1870 that destroyed much of what is now western Ottawa. Bells Corners and Stittsville were wiped out. For this reason the Trend-Arlington Community Association believes the white pine forest has tremendous heritage value to both the City of Ottawa and to the communities of the old City of Nepean.
As a result of the devastation caused by the emerald ash borer beetle to Ottawa's ash trees and overall tree canopy, Ottawa City Council has made trees a priority for the city this term. The Infill 2 rezoning initiative is a perfect opportunity for the City to build in protections to preserve natural assets like Arlington Woods' white pine forest, from unsustainable intensification", Mr. O'Grady says.
Arlington Woods resident Dave Wood put it best when he wrote on the petition that his family moved to Trend-Arlington 2 years ago from Westboro Beach to escape the intensification. "It was the trees that drew us in to Arlington Woods."
"I am for intensification where it makes sense, and in this case it doesn't. And, I speak as an owner of a corner lot who would benefit from allowing a severance under Infill 2. My biggest problem with Infill 2 is that there is no provision to consider the existing neighbourhood character unlike Infill 1. In our case the biggest character of the neighbourhood is the white pines and natural environment so consideration should be given to maintain that character!"
There is a reason City's don't develop inside native forests any more. Its because its unsustainable. "The forest is already under tremendous stress. It can't sustain any increase in development. "Dividing corner lots in our community will mean many of these beautiful, mature trees will have to come down. The forest will be irrevocably hurt as will our community because we are one and the same."
Green Party of Ontario leader Mike Schreiner concurs. "It is more important than ever to protect our urban forests with the devastation the Emerald Ash Borrow beetle is having on trees and forests across Ontario. The Green Party supports urban intensification, but it is only sustainable when it respects nature. Cutting down 100+ yr. old white pine trees fails to respect natural heritage and is not sustainable, especially when they are part of a forest with heritage value to the City of Ottawa."
Despite its location just inside the Greenbelt, Trend-Arlington has always asserted that it is not an urban community. "We don't feel it is right to treat us like Westboro and Hintonburg. Corner lot divisions may make sense in other parts of the City, but it doesn't make sense in Arlington Woods because of our unique situation," O'Grady says. "These trees are irreplaceable. We hope the City will realize that its of more value in this instance to keep the baby, rather than throw it out with the bathwater."
For more information, please visit www.trendarlington.ca or http://bit.ly/1IYg2mH
James O'Grady, President
Trend-Arlington Community Association
c: (613) 883-7386
e: jogrady66@gmail.com
w: www.trendarlington.ca
The Trend-Arlington Community Association (TACA) is a non-profit organization with a group of volunteers dedicated to fostering civic pride and helping our community. Trend-Arlington is nestled up against the... More
Share, Comment, Discuss
Share this letter with friends and colleagues by posting it to your social media accounts or by emailing it to your contacts. Rate the letter, comment and continue the discussion.
The choice is yours!


Last weekend I was back at the stunning Shustoke Farm Barns in Coleshill for Tasha and Peter's wonderful wedding. I met with Tasha and her bridesmaids early on the morning of the big day for the bridal preparations at The Lodge at Dovehouse Farm, which is near to the Warwickshire village of Shustoke. The cottage was a flurry of activity with the girls being busy with their make-up whist Millie from The Style Lounge in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter tousled and teased hair. It was a morning which featured plenty of hot chocolate and a few surprise gifts which had been sent by Peter the Groom. Before departing for the ceremony Tasha slipped into her beautiful Mori Lee dress which was from Wedding Belles of Banbury whilst the bridesmaids wore matching green dresses which were from Coast. The girls made their way to the church in Cleo, a stunning fully restored 1960's split screen VW camper van from VW Camper Van Hire.
The wedding ceremony was held at St Mary's Church in Selly Oak on the outskirts of Birmingham. The service was an especially personal affair for Jim the vicar as Tasha is his step daughter. After the formalities of the ceremony, which was followed by the customary throwing of confetti, the bride and groom jumped into Cleo and made their way over to Shustoke Farm Barns for the reception. Shustoke Barns is a beautiful venue which consists of a series of red brick, 18th-Century former farm buildings surrounding a lovely olive tree planted courtyard. It really is visually stunning and creates many impressive backdrops for photos. Tasha and Peter are both into their sports and even kitted the courtyard out with a badminton net and found time to squeeze in a quick few rallies whilst dressed in their wedding finery!
After the wedding breakfast, as the evening drew in, the guests made the most of the courtyard fire pits by toasting marshmallows. Whilst inside The Confidentials kept the dance floor packed with two sets of guitar based stompers from the 60's to the present day. Here's a few pictures from Tasha and Peter's big day . . .
Captured so much story in these Simon, great dance floor shots too.
Thank you so much for the mention Simon! Would you mind if we put some of those photos on our Facebook page? We'll credit you and add a link to your website and blog of course! Thank you!


text:
Jobs / Auditions
Notices & Events
"Just remember we WANT you to get the job" with Casting Director and BFI panelist Heather Basten
Mandy News talks to the casting director Heather Basten who worked on the film Pin Cushion, Netflix series The End Of The F*****g World and assisted on BAFTA-winning TV Feature Ellen. Heather will be a panelist for young emerging actors called "Getting Into Acting" at the BFI Future Film Festival 2019. Heather shares with us how she started her career at BFI and how it kicked started her career, what makes a great casting director and what she enjoys most within the role.
/ By Petra Mandova
Heather Basten began in the industry at the BFI. Since moving into casting swiftly after this, she has cast for notable directors such as Rob Savage, Joan Fuentelsaz and Charlotte Regan. Past clients include Fox TV, Delaval Films, Sky Arts and DMC Films, as well as having films screened at Sundance and the BFI London Film Festival.It was at the BFI she met casting director, Jeremy Zimmermann, and went to be a casting assistant on NBC's 'A.D'.
Heather you will join BFI FFF and The Mandy Network for a panel for young actors on the 21st of Feb. BFI FFF played a big role in your career. Could you tell us a little bit more?
My first job in the film industry was in the BFI offices under Noel Goodwin. This really was the kick start to my career in film. While at the BFI I had a strong interest in casting, and created a casting webpage for the BFI Future Film groups.
It was at a casting masterclass when I was introduced by Noel to casting director, Jeremy Zimmermann (Moon, Hellboy). I went to shadow him for one week, and by the end of the week we had confirmation to begin casting 'AD' for the NBC network. I then became a Casting Assistant to Jeremy.
***** Take a look at our interview with the Director of BFI Future Film Festival Noel Goodwin*****
Did you know that you want to become a casting director when you were starting in the industry or it came to you by chance?
I was always intrigued by casting, but like most people, did not know the nitty gritty details. I had known that I wanted to work within film, so when I got the chance to meet casting directors at the BFI it all came together.
The panel session is for starting actors. How would you describe them your profession? And what they should know about casting directors?
Casting is using your taste to find actors to fulfil the director's vision. A casting director may be hired because of their personal taste, knowledge or for many other reasons such as recommendations.
I facilitate the entire process of the deep search to find the right actor, to running the auditions, to fleshing out the contracts (that is the non-glamourous part that no one knows about!). I cast in many ways, from traditional to street casting.
When you cast a film what are the different phases of your work you need to go through until the film is finished?
I always begin by reading the script a few times. Then I create a script breakdown to separate the roles so that it becomes more focused. I begin casting either the leads, or perhaps a tricky role that will take more time.
The character descriptions normally go out on casting sites like The Mandy Network, and then agents will submit actors who they think fits. We run auditions, and this can be seeing up to hundreds of actors for one role at a time.
If the role requires street casting, then at this point we would target specific areas of the UK / abroad, and be out on the streets meeting non-actors, trying to get them to come and tape for us. The tapes of both actor and non-actor are viewed and discussed by the production team, and then it's really my time to help guide any decisions.
You were mentored by the casting director Jeremy Zimmermann in the beginning of your career. What was the most important thing you've learned from him?
I learnt that you must never assume! Always check, double check and triple check. A slip up in this industry can cause a major domino effect in the casting process, so it is always worth having super attention to detail.
"Just remember we WANT you to get the job. Often that is forgotten. We really want you to do well in the casting room. Learn your lines...and you'll be fine" - Heather Basten
You have worked with one of the most successful casting directors as Dixie Chassay and Des Hamilton. How did you get involved with them? What surprised you about them?
I have been fortunate to have worked with them, and learnt so much. It was both intense, and thrilling to work on studio pictures. The film industry often requires long hours, and that level of work can only come if you have a passion. Working on their big projects really fuelled my passion for casting.
What characteristic should a successful casting director have?
That is tricky! I could tell you some traits you may need to help you do a good job. Attention to detail, a genuine love of actors, a positive attitude and an ability to strategise.
What is the most challenging part of your job?
The film industry is changing in that often you will need an actor on board to get a project green light. We are seeing this more and more, but for an actor sometimes they want stability of a project being green light before attaching themselves. It can be a catch 22!
What makes you happy about your job?
When I meet an unexpected actor. I like to be surprised.
Actors can feel intimidated by casting directors. What would you advise them on how to overcome that fear?
Just remember we WANT you to get the job. Often that is forgotten. We really want you to do well in the casting room. Learn your lines...and you'll be fine.	Ask questions, don't leave the casting kicking yourself.
What is the working relationship between talent agents and casting directors? Do you prioritise some agencies for their reputation or are you open to anyone? What is your approach?
The relationship really is that; a relationship.
We must strive to keep a positive relationship with all agents because we are all trying to achieve the same goal. It is great in the UK as we have a real drive for going to the theatre together, and meeting in person.
Most projects can be open to any agency, unless there is a specific reason. I like to be surprised as I am sure other casting directors would. You can only do that by doing a big search, and by casting the hell out of a project.
If you want to find out more about the BFI Future Film Festival then head on over to the BFI website.
interview | featured | casting director | casting tips | acting
Advice for Actors: Spotting Mental Distress
Charlotte Armitage, Film & TV Industry Psychologist and Managing Director of YAFTA and YAFTA Talent Agency,&nb...
An interview with Emmy nominated cinematographer Arlene Nelson
Mandy News talks to Cinematographer Arlene Nelson, whose camera work has led to collaborations with iconic dir...
"Don't be shy to reach out to anyone you really want to connect with" editor Christopher S Capp
Mandy News talks to Film Editor Christopher S. Capp who is known for his work on The Hunge...
"If you keep at it and don't give up you will get where you want to go" Sean Gascoine
Sean Gascoine is working for one of the biggest talent agencies in the world, United Agents. He started his ca...
Advice for Actors: Comparisons
In this month's advice column, film & TV industry Psychologist, Charlotte Armitage talks about comparing your...
Advice for Actors: The value of Networking
In this month's advice column, film & TV industry Psychologist, Charlotte Armitage talks about the importance...
Advice for Actors: Therapy
Wrapal Acquired by Set Scouter, Creating Largest Locations Company in North America
Wrapal, the film industry's first startup connecting filmmakers to film locations, has been acquired...
An Interview with Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri Director, Martin McDonagh
Oscar-nominated writer-director Martin McDonagh has found big-screen success with the pitch black humor of In...
An Interview with Dave Fennoy, voice of Lee Everett in 'The Walking Dead' Game
Dave Fennoy is an award winning voice actor whose best known work among others is the role of Lee Everett...
"Get on set and wear those hats, try those things" cinematographer Pietro Villani
Los Angeles based cinematographer Pietro Villani has been shooting movies, documentaries, shorts and commercia...
An Interview with Brennen Sheridan Dicker, Head of Creative Media Industries Institute
Brennen Sheridan Dicker is the Head of Creative Media Industries Institute (CMII) at Georgia State U...
Film & TV Crew
Theatre Professionals
Voiceover Artists
2020 The Mandy Network ltd.
We use cookies to ensure you have a personalised user experience, as well as to analyse our traffic and tailor content, ads and social media features. We share some of this information with our technology, analytics and marketing partners. Privacy Policy


It's flu season, and almost everyone has experienced this infectious disease (also known as influenza) at some point in his or her life. Like a gift that keeps on giving, the flu brings sore muscles, sweat-covered chills, nausea, fever, scratchy throat, headache, coughing, diarrhea, vomiting, fatigue and a general feeling of death warmed over.
Influenza is an airborne virus that likes the warm, dry air in winter homes but can also live on surfaces like phones and doorknobs. The flu is not fun at all, yet often we fail to take simple precautions to minimize the chances of catching this seasonal bug.
1. Practice poor hygiene. Don't bother washing your hands before you eat, never mind how many doorknobs, bathroom faucets, public railings and other people's hands that you have come into contact with. Recent studies have shown that 1/4 to 1/3 of people do not wash their hands after using the bathroom, so make sure to spread those germs around and don't wash yours either.
2. Rub your eyes, lips and nose as often as possible. Unless you have just washed your hands with soap and warm water, they probably have germs on them. The quickest way to get those germs into your body is to push them in right through your orifices – so be sure to rub your face whenever you can! Consider your mucous membranes as the flu freeway.
3. Get a de-humidifier for your home and office. Influenza loves dry weather. In fact, the flu is virtually unheard of in hot and humid climates, as the virus "sticks" to water droplets in the air and falls to the ground instead of flying in your face. Crank up the heat in your surroundings and don't moisturize at all, so those mucous membranes crack open and your body is ready to be infected.
4. Play with bird poo! Pick it off your windshield by hand and thump it at your brother for fun. Direct contact with bird droppings is actually a large cause of the flu in children who see the brown and white mess as a toy. But why should they have all the fun?
5. Burn the candle at both ends. A body system that is weakened due to poor nutrition, inadequate sleep or drug and alcohol abuse is less able to withstand any incoming invaders. Keep your stamina low by sleeping as little as possible, drinking alcohol whenever you can, and eating junk food and sugary treats all day long. Focus on staying stressed out and angry, and your body will be run-down and ripe for an influenza invasion.
6. Hang out in crowded public places, like buses, restaurants, planes and malls, where people will be able to cough and sneeze on you. Make friends with "close-talkers" who like to spray it as they say it, and let them spew saliva on you throughout the conversation. Breathe deeply, and hold it in. Did someone leave used tissues behind on the train or at the theatre? Make it your job to pick them up, saving them in your pockets until you can find a garbage bin.
7. Take care of friends and family that have the flu, staying as physically close to them as possible. Kiss their foreheads, hands, cheeks and lips – they need your TLC in order to get better. Handle their used dishes, clothes and bed sheets, and don't forget to not wash your hands!
8. Eat raw foods from questionable restaurants and street vendors. Be sure to share your food and drink with anyone around; that pale, sick-looking guy on the train who is sweating profusely seems like he could really use a bite of your sandwich. And don't forget to sample from other people's dinner plates without asking! Maybe you'll be able to pick up a lip fungus as a nice accessory to go with your pending case of the flu.
9. Never disinfect your household surfaces, or anything in your house for that matter. You should let the gunk in your house, car, office and life build up to a visible level. Remember that children's toys should never be cleaned.
10. Don't take a multivitamin, and stay away from anything containing vitamin C, a crucial nutrient that your body needs to fight against viruses and bacteria. Instead, fill your body with sugar, which actually reduces vitamin C's ability to boost your immunity and ward off sickness!
Are you sweating bullets, but still feel a bit chilly? Do you have a pounding headache, a stiff neck and feel like you want to vomit? Have these letters begun to swim upon the page?
Congratulations: you've got the flu!


text:
República Móvil, legalmente Orange España Virtual, S.L.U.,  fue una compañía de telecomunicaciones "low cost", que ofreció telefonía móvil e internet (4G y fibra) en España. El operador se mantuvo desde su fundación en 2013 como empresa independiente (República de Comunicaciones Móviles, S.L.U.) hasta que en noviembre de 2018 pasó a ser propiedad de Orange España.

Historia
El servicio de República Móvil se lanzó comercialmente el 1 de noviembre de 2013 como operador móvil virtual bajo la cobertura de Orange España. Se presentó como "la primera operadora que 'paga' a sus clientes", haciendo alusión al plan pioneros, que realiza un descuento en factura a los clientes que consigan que otras personas se sumen a la compañía.

A finales de 2018, Orange España adquirió la operadora República Móvil, por la que pagó alrededor de 25 millones de euros. República Móvil pasó a ser legalmente Orange España Virtual, S.L.U., la misma denominación social que Simyo.

En verano de 2020, presentó su nuevo servicio de fibra óptica, con agresivas ofertas de convergencia a partir de 29€/mes. El servicio de fibra se encontraba en dos modalidades: 100 mb y 500 mb de velocidad simétrica.

El 12 de junio de 2021, se materializó la integración en Simyo anunciada en el mes de abril de ese año.

Referencias

Enlaces externos
 Página web de República Móvil

Orange España
Operadores virtuales de telefonía móvil en España


text:
Santorum, Kansas, and Gay Marriage
By Amy Davidson Sorkin
Rick Santorum won the Kansas caucuses on Saturday, with fifty-one per cent of the vote—the sort of absolute majority that one doesn't see much in this multi-man race unless other candidates aren't trying—which was, indeed, the case here. Romney and Gingrich, who were second and third in Kansas, with twenty-one and thirteen per cent, are clawing it out in Alabama and Mississippi, which vote on Tuesday. Gingrich wants to show that only he can win in the South; Romney wants to show that he won't be outright rejected there, in part—and, from a perspective of religious tolerance, unfortunately—because of the simple fact of his Mormon faith.
Santorum wasn't in Kansas; he was campaigning in Missouri, one of the next ones up. Perhaps while there he could speak to the story of two Missourians, Al Fischer and Charlie Robin, whose wedding, at Bethesda Fountain in our Central Park, was described in the Times yesterday. Fischer had told his colleagues at a Catholic school about the wedding plans, which coincided with the couple's twentieth year together. The other teachers applauded. The next day, he was fired. The reason given was that he had signed a "witness statement" saying that he couldn't take a public stand against the Church's positions. But the two had been public about their orientation and relationship for years. One of Fischer's part-time jobs was as music director of the church where he worshipped; another was with a gay men's choir. How does a marriage conducted within the laws of the state of New York count as a different sort of public stand, or a political act? It is public in the sense that all marriages are; a public affirmation of a relationship, written down for the state and everyone to see. But one wonders whether an employment judge would see it as a protest, rather than the sharing of two lives. (Is living together without marriage within the teachings of the Church? In another reading, this could be seen as a conservative affirmation.) They were not marching for gay marriage; they were simply getting married.
The fight for marriage equality is, of course, political. It speaks to our aspirations for a full unfolding of the civil rights promised in the Constitution. It is also political in the sense that Santorum and the others have been out campaigning against it. They should remember the applause of a room full of Catholic-school teachers in Missouri.
Amy Davidson Sorkin has been a staff writer at The New Yorker since 2014. She has been at the magazine since 1995, and, as a senior editor for many years, focussed on national security, international reporting, and features.
More:Gay MarriageRick Santorum
Sign up and get Amy Davidson Sorkin's analysis of world news, American politics, and more, all delivered to your in-box.


отзываов: I am very happy with my item. Arrive on time..quality of the ink seems really good.. Satisfied.
отзываов: Love this ink would highly recommend for any tattoo needs!
отзываов: Very good quality tattoo ink for eye lines and brows. Convenient dripping bottle.
отзываов: the ink held great in my skin and the quantity was great especially for the price. thankyou tmart.definately going to order more from you.
отзываов: Very happy with the quality of this ink. It is very dark and very crisp. I would certainly recommend this for a cost effective answer to you ink needs.


text:
The Ekolot KR-010 Elf is a Polish mid-wing, single-seat motor glider, produced by Ekolot of Krosno. It is the successor to the Ekolot JK 01A Elf. It was designed by Jerzy Krawczyk. It employs flaperons.

Specifications (KR-010 Elf)

See also

References

External links

Polish sailplanes
Homebuilt aircraft
Ekolot aircraft


text:
Home • The Administration • Office of National Drug Control Policy
Outreach/Media
National Drug Control Strategy
Public Health and Public Safety
Supplemental Strategies
Northern Border Strategy
Caribbean Strategy
Southwest Border Strategy
Prescription Opioids and Heroin
Methamphetamines and New Psychoactive Substances
Methamphetamine (Meth)
The illicit production and use of methamphetamine is a serious threat to the health and safety of our communities. Methamphetamine is an addictive stimulant, with a high potential for abuse. Most of the methamphetamine abused in this country comes from foreign superlabs, although it can also be made in small, foreign or domestic laboratories, where its production endangers the people in the labs, neighbors, and the environment. Illicit production of methamphetamine can be dangerous. Working with or living near dangerous, volatile chemicals can be harmful to producers, children living in or near methamphetamine laboratories, people cleaning up disrupted laboratories, and the environment.
Methamphetamine can be smoked, snorted, injected, or orally ingested, though smoking has become more common recently. Smoking leads to very fast intake into the brain, which multiplies a user's potential for developing a substance use disorder and has other health implications.
NIDA InfoFacts: Methamphetamine
NIDA Research Report Series - Methamphetamine Abuse and Addiction
Methamphetamine Abuse and Addiction
National Emerging Threats Initiative
Precuror chemicals
New Psychoactive Substances (NPS) are potentially addictive synthetic drugs designed to produce the same psychoactive effects as controlled substances. NPS can cause serious and immediate harm to users. Two major categories of NPS are synthetic cannabinoids, such as Spice and K2, and synthetic cathinones, or "bath salts." Hallucinations, elevated heart rate, agitation, and death are among the effects that NPS can have on users.
Manufactured in labs overseas, NPS are marketed over the Internet and some are sold in convenience stores around the country. NPS products are a dangerous mix of chemicals, the composition and potency of which can vary widely from product to product. Products are introduced and reintroduced into the market in quick succession to evade or slow law enforcement efforts to address their manufacture and sale. For example, small changes in the chemical composition of a substance allows NPS manufactures to stay ahead of Federal regulators and domestic and international scheduling efforts.
To learn more about NPS, please see the following resources:
Effects and Use Trends
National Institute on Drug Abuse Fact Sheet on Synthetic Marijuana
National Institute on Drug Abuse Fact Sheet on Synthetic Cathinones
Drug Enforcement Administration Synthetic Drugs Fact Sheets
Community Drug Early Warning System: The CDEWS-2 Replication Study (2015)
Global Smart (Synthetics Monitoring: Analyses, Reporting and Trends)
New Psychoactive Substances: Evidence Review
NPS: Psychoactive Substances
UNODC New Psychoactive Substances Portal and International Collaborative Exercise Portal


Good morning, everybody! Here's the latest from the world's airplanes and fictional massacre sites.
Even if you think the federal government should stay out of most things, you're probably glad somebody's keeping an eye on airplane safety.
Too bad the guy in the White House is making that harder to do.
President Donald Trump has moved swiftly to roll back federal regulations on businesses, signing an executive order that put all new and pending regulations on hold for 60 days (a fairly standard move for new presidents), and another that blocked federal agencies from introducing rules that would cost businesses or members of the public more money than they're currently spending. Additionally, the President's order mandates that every time an agency creates a new regulation, it has to get rid of at least two old ones.
The orders come with exceptions for regulations affecting health, safety, and national security.
And yet, as CNNMoney reports, the White House's rush to remove regulations has hindered the Federal Aviation Administration's ability to issue safety orders relating to aircraft.
The FAA's frequently released "airworthiness directives" are the agency's way of formalizing instructions to get a plane inspected or make changes to correct unsafe conditions.
The most recent finalized directive came out on January 18, two days before Pres. Trump's inauguration.
In the meantime, 15 to 20 directives have not been finalized, thanks to the freeze on federal regulations.
According to aviation experts, that doesn't mean that airlines are unaware of safety concerns. Aircraft operators typically receive bulletins from manufacturers about potential problems, and the FAA says it's working to ensure that no safety orders are being withheld.
And in other airplane-related news . . .
If aviation were an endurance sport, there'd be a new reigning champ. As of this week, the longest flight in the world is now operated by Qatar Airways, whose new 9,032-mile service between the carrier's hometown of Doha and New Zealand takes 16 hours and 10 minutes to reach Auckland, and a tush-mushifying 17 hours and 30 minutes to come back.
That beats the previous record-holder, Emirates, which flies from Auckland to Dubai in a mere 17 hours and 20 minutes.
This week we received a topical press release from the people who promote Bowling Green, Kentucky.
It seems they've read the same headlines that we have about terrible things that never happened there.
Cleverly, they're seizing the hashtag moment to remind Americans of all the great things that truly are actually, really, honestly happening in Bowling Green.
"With all the recent buzz surrounding Bowling Green, Kentucky, I thought you might be interested to get to know the real Bowling Green and all that it has to offer for families, adventure-seekers, car enthusiasts and foodies.
• Bowling Green's local natural wonder is Lost River Cave, a seven-mile cave system with a river running through it. Kentucky's only underground boat tour takes visitors on a river that Ripley's Believe It or Not claims is the shortest and deepest in the world."


Inflation may push rates up to 8 per cent | City A.M.
INFLATION could peak as high as 10 per cent in the next couple of years, a leading policy think tank has warned, forcing a crippling spike in interest rates up to around eight per cent.
Andrew Lilico, the chief economist at the Policy Exchange think tank, believes that once the economic recovery kicks in properly in late 2011 and early 2012, rapid growth in the money supply will see inflation jump to levels not seen since the early 1990s.
Lilico predicts that the consequent sharp rise in interest rates will send inflation even higher to around 10 per cent – and that a base rate of around eight per cent will be required to keep prices from spiralling even further out of control.
"All of this is the optimistic case – what happens if the government gets policy right and its policies work," the über-bearish economist added.
Official figures from the Office for National Statistics are this week expected to confirm that the UK economy registered positive growth of around 1.1 per cent in the second quarter.
However, Bank of England governor Mervyn King last week admitted that inflation is likely to stay above the two per cent target at least until the end of next year.


text:
New Product of the Year Award
Free Product Information
OHS Academy
OH&S SafetyPod
2021 OH&S IH Awards
WHO Raises Estimate of Worldwide TB Cases
WHO's Global Tuberculosis Report 2014 shows 9 million people developed tuberculosis in 2013 and 1.5 million died.
The World Health Organization raised its estimate of the number of worldwide tuberculosis cases by about 500,000, announcing in its Global Tuberculosis Report 2014 that 9 million people developed TB in 2013 and 1.5 million died.
The report said the mortality rate from TB is still falling and has dropped by 45 percent since 1990. "Following a concerted effort by countries, by WHO, and by multiple partners, investment in national surveys and routine surveillance efforts has substantially increased. This is providing us with much more and better data, bringing us closer and closer to understanding the true burden of tuberculosis," said Dr. Mario Raviglione, director of WHO's Global TB Programme.
Although higher, the revised figures fall within the upper limit of previous WHO estimates. The report confirmed TB is the second-biggest killer disease from a single infectious agent, and about 3 million people who fall ill from it are still being missed by health systems each year either because they are not diagnosed or because they are diagnosed but not reported.
Insufficient funding is hampering efforts to combat the global epidemic, according to the report, which said an estimated $8 billion is needed each year for a full response but there is currently an annual shortfall of $2 billion. "The multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB) crisis continues, with an estimated 480 000 new cases in 2013. Worldwide, about 3.5% of all people who developed TB in 2013 had this form of the disease, which is much harder to treat and has significantly poorer cure rates. While the estimated percentage of new TB cases that have MDR-TB globally remains unchanged, there are severe epidemics in some regions, particularly in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. In many settings around the world, the treatment success rate is alarmingly low. Furthermore, extensively drug-resistant TB (XDR-TB), which is even more expensive and difficult to treat than MDR-TB, has now been reported in 100 countries," according to WHO.
HTML - No Current Item Deck
Get the Ultimate Guide to OSHA Recordkeeping
OSHA's Form 300A posting deadline is February 1! Are you prepared? To help answer your key recordkeeping questions, IndustrySafe put together this guide with critical compliance information.
Steps to Conduct a JSA
We've put together a comprehensive step-by-step guide to help you perform a job safety analysis (JSA), which includes a pre-built, JSA checklist and template, steps of a JSA, list of potential job hazards, and an overview of hazard control hierarchy.
Everything You Need to Know about Incident investigations
Need some tips for conducting an incident investigation at work after there's been an occupational injury or illness, or maybe even a near miss? This guide presents a comprehensive overview of methods of performing incident investigations to lead you through your next steps.
Free Safety Management Software Demo
IndustrySafe Safety Management Software helps organizations to improve safety by providing a comprehensive toolset of software modules to help businesses identify trouble spots; reduce claims, lost days, OSHA fines; and more.
Biden's $1.9 Trillion Relief Package Includes Worker Safety
Combustible Dust: Sampling, Testing and Removal with Dr. Russell Ogle
Pennsylvania Governor Announces $4.7 Million Grants for Worker Training
Safety Speak: OSHA & The Biden Administration—What to Expect
2021 Flu Season: The Pandemic Edition
2021 Freight and Shipping Employee Safety Trends
Neck Gaiters Are Effective Face Coverings, Says CDC and NIOSH Report
OH&S Digital Edition
November December 2020
COLD STRESS
Managing Cold Stress
TRAINING: FALL PROTECTION
Providing Training for Fall Protection
PPE: HEARING PROTECTION
Eight Tips for Hearing Testing Day
Incorporating COVID-19 Protections into Safety Programs
PROTECTIVE FABRICS
ABOUT OH&S
Copyright 2021 1105Media Inc.
Copyright 2015 1105 Media Inc.


When he was in his early 20s, David Aronson, who's 37 now, got a tick bite. He was living in the woods at the time and says he wouldn't be surprised if he'd been bitten before.
For the next years or so he had strange back pain that would come and go. He developed insomnia and obsessive-compulsive behavior. He still functioned well enough — until the summer of 2013 when he and his wife moved into a house that needed a lot of work and created a lot of stress.
He got an appointment for the next day and this time, Lyme Disease was the first thing the doctor suspected. He sent a blood sample to a Lyme Disease lab in California and it came back strongly positive for Lyme Disease. David started antibiotic treatment right away, but because he'd had the infection for so long, although he felt better, many of his symptoms lingered.
He went back on the antibiotics. Since that time — September 2016 — David has been getting some of them intravenously. For four and one-half hours a day, seven days a week he hooks himself up to an IV at home. He didn't want to share a picture of himself having the treatment, but this is him getting set up for one. He says he's currently on five antibiotics and an anti-fungal medicine to help with side effects.
David makes his living as a social worker with a counseling practice. He recently decided to add working with people struggling with Lyme Disease to his scope of practice. As he says, he provides a Lyme literate practice.
"I realized that the Lyme community was really underserved in that way," he explained. "What I figured out is once the diagnosis is made and treatment is established, mental health is probably the most important thing in this process. It's the thing that's going to keep you going and help you not get too discouraged and be able to advocate for yourself and help you not drive your family insane. That's something that's not talked about a lot — how difficult it is on families and how disruptive it is to everybody's lives.
As David explained at the beginning of his story, when he found the tick all those years ago, he didn't remove it properly. Jim Dill, pest management specialist at the University of Maine, demonstrates the right way in this video.
Thanks Diane for this story!!!!My husband has been suffering for years, and no one seems to understand . We are convinced that it is Lyme….and will find the right doctors!!!
I'm so sorry that you and he are going through this! Look for an email from me.
Did you get a specialist yet? I have it too. I am also suffering.
Thank you for sharing this story, Diane. Our 16-year-old daughter has lyme disease. She went undiagnosed for 2 1/2 + years. This has been the most heartbreaking experience for our family, and especially for our daughter. Along with the severe at times physical pains, she has suffered from severe negative impacts to her comprehension and to her cognitive abilities. This is so scary. Finding lyme literate Doctors is not easy. Knowing that there is a lyme literate social worker in Maine is really good news.
Deborah, if you're still searching for a doctor, a great resource in Maine is MidCoast Lyme Disease Support and Education. Here's a link to more information: http://www.mldse.org/p/blog-page_29.html.
I have not been able to work for 5 months. Very sick, misdiagnosed, Finally I insisted on a test..Dr refuses said I didn't have bullseye. Not everyone does. Still sick weeks later. Insisted, you guessed it positive. Then I couldn't find a fnp, or doctor that would give me more than 3 weeks of antibiotics even though I was still very sick and in tremendous joint pain..I am experiencing disabling symptoms but no one around here treats correctly. I found 2 providers in maine but they don't take insurance.
Midcoast Lyme Disease Support & Education might be a great resource for you. For one thing, they have a list of "Lyme literate" providers in Maine. You'll find a referral page on their website. Here's the link: http://www.mldse.org/p/blog-page_29.html.
I am thankful that you have found a way to use what happened to you to help others.
My story is somewhat similar and I am a licensed professional counselor. I contracted Lyme disease in 2012 and 6 years later am finally beginning to go back to work. I have a passion for mental health and am now going to focus on wellness as well. I want to take what I have been through and blend it with my profession to help others on their road to healing. I am glad to see you have done the same. I haven't started my own practice yet, but my part time contractor job is ending so it is next on my list of things I want to accomplish. I went from a diagnosis that nearly killed me to living large with Lyme. It never took my spirit and I am determined to help others accomplish their goals. I think those of us who have had Lyme or cared for someone with Lyme have a unique perspective on helping others. I hope your practice continues to thrive and I can't wait to see where mine will be a year from now!
David, have had lyme 27 years..1992 to present. On IM ceftriaxone and oral antibiotics and antifungals. Need acceptance.
Thanks for your article. It is very good.
Are you by and slim chance aware of any lyme literate psychiatrists or psychologists in the Hamilton, Ontario, Canada area. Our family is desperate to find someone who will listen to my 57 year old son who has been afflicted with Lyme since 2014.


text:
Own it on disc & digital
Available on Disc & Digital
Available from all good retailers in-store and online.
The true story of Jacques Cousteau.
Summer, 1946. The Cousteau family – Jacques, his wife Simone and their two children Philippe and Jean-Michel – live in their beautiful house by the Mediterranean sea. By day they dive, by night they watch the stars. It's paradise on earth. But Jacques is never content. He lives and breathes adventure and believes absolutely in the virtues of progress. With his invention, the aqualung, his recently acquired vessel the Calypso, and a crew of free-spirited adventurers he is ready to cross the world's oceans.
Ten years later, back from boarding school, Philippe finds his father greatly altered – an international celebrity with megalomaniac dreams of grafting gills to humans and creating underwater cities. Jacques cannot see it yet, but Philippe already understands that progress and pollution have begun to lay waste to the marine world. Despite their mutual love and admiration, conflict between these two passionate men is inevitable.
Starring Lambert Wilson as Jacques Cousteau, Audrey Tautou as Simone, and Pierre Niney as Jean-Michel, THE ODYSSEY is a visually spectacular film.
Interested in more films like THE ODYSSEY?


This week is Asia Week in New York City, when auctions, dealers, and exhibits converge to promote Asian art and artifacts. With Asia on my mind, I happened to notice an article in Antiques and the Arts Weekly about Hiromi Kinoshita and her curatorial work at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Since I was visiting Philadelphia, I decided to take a look at her new installation and reexamination of works acquired by PMA through the years.
I wondered how the exhibition would be displayed. Not to worry. The large temple rooms, scribe's room and tea house are still in place. The new installation is off to the side corridor.
I really like Hiromi's four themes. The first is Belief in the Afterlife. This exhibit highlights beautifully rendered funerary art.
The second is a nod to our place in Nature and the Cosmos and addresses naturalistic symbols on various objects owned by scholars.
China and its Connections to the West is the theme of the third gallery and examines art forms that were floated between China, Europe and America. I particularly enjoyed the comparisons between Delft and Chinese porcelains.
The final exhibit underscores art owned by the Emperor and his Court. These works were loaded with symbolism and adheres to meaning and order in life.
There is a hard cover companion book available in the gift shop, Art of China, Highlights from the Philadelphia Museum of Art, that is filled with beautiful photos and descriptions in case you cannot make it to the exhibition.
It is a rainy Thursday in North Jersey. Temperatures are in the upper 50s, a far cry from 4 degrees this past Monday. Such are the temperature fluctuations in this region. At least there is no snow to hinder visitors to the Winter Show at the Park Avenue Armory. The Show runs from January 18-27 so there is still time to see some marvelous displays.
We went to the Show on Saturday the 19th. I like to go as early as possible to enjoy the enthusiasm of the opening days. It is now Thursday. I have not had a moment to write until now and I am reflecting on what I saw and how I see the state of the market.
My main interest is Americana. There were about ten dealers of Americana that I coud recall who were exhibiting at the Winter Show. Every booth was magnificent and always inspiring. But, I missed the colleagues who were not there. The feel of the show was different and to me, overwhelmingly modern. Not that there is anything wrong with that. Tastes change and the change was evident at the Show.
To me, it appears that New York sets the tone for design and decoration and eventually, the rest of the world follows. If the Winter Show is any indication of the current trend then it stands solidly post 1900. Unfortunately, many folks are unaware of the changes in taste. This past week, I received several calls from clients who declared, "My parent has died, would you come and buy their furniture." "Their furniture" usually turns out to be reproduction 18th century pieces which have very little if any marketability at this time. It is a sad state of affairs but the reality of the times. My advice to one friend, who recently inherited her parents furniture, "If you can hold on until 2026 ( the 250th Birthday of America) there might be renewed interest in American furniture." Or maybe, we dealers can manufacture a new trend toward "Going Green" and being environmentally responsible by recycling and reusing our parents beloved furnishings.
Charlie in the booth of Olde Hope.
David Schorsch's booth at opening on Saturday.
Charlie and I braved the dire warnings of the weather forecast and took the New York bound train and Q subway to the Ceramics Fair at 321 E.73rd Street. The weather turned out to be perfect for travelling and we were glad we made the effort. The above image is the view from the third floor entrance into the show. There were 9 dealers total and the atmosphere of the show had a boutique quality.
Almost immediately upon entering the show, my eyes fell upon this marvel of a book, " The Paragon Tea Wares Pattern Book" circa 1900-1933. This hard bound book contains hand colored pages of beautifully detailed flowers which were transferred to tea ware. The books and pottery were manufactured in Staffordshire, Stoke on Trent. Available with this particular book are 2 cups and saucers that demonstrate the artwork. I learned, that at the time, most of the pattern books were burned when they outlived their usefulness.
The Ceramics Fair is open tomorrow. Free admission. Worth the trip to see VERY fine ceramics.
This is the time of year when thoughts turn toward snow and antiques in New York City. A light atmospheric dusting of snow fell lazily as we headed out on Sunday morning into the city. Our focus that day was on Sotheby's Auction Preview at 71st & York Streets. Previews are one of my favorite past times. Objects for sale are on display for potential buyers and curious onlookers to observe and touch.This is a hands on, take a good look and learn activity that is open to the public and FREE. Museums charge admissions. Auctions do not. If you want to learn more about antiques I highly recommend auction previews.
Sotheby's and Christie's previews kick off Americana Week in New York City. Throughout the week, there will be auctions, shows, and special events. There will be four shows in NYC. The Art, Design, and Antiques Show opens on January 18, 2019. The Winter Show at the Park Avenue Armory runs from January 18-27. The New York Antique Ceramics Fair runs from January 17-20, and The Outsider Art Fair from January 17-20.
Back to Sotheby's. Because of limited time constraints, I chose Sotheby's because there were particular items I wished to see due to their South Jersey and Philadelphia connections. A side chair Lot # 1613 from a suite of furniture made by Thomas Tuft (died 1788) was commissioned by Richard Edwards in 1775. Richard Edwards owned a home at 140 East Main Street in Moorestown, New Jersey and was a merchant in Lumberton, New Jersey. Where did Richard Edwards display this beautiful suite of furniture - in his home or in a show room in Lumberton? Edwards had 10 children. The furniture is in well kept condition. More research is required.
The Stratton-Carpenter-Wheeler Families Mahogany Chest on Chest Lot # 1435 attributed to John Folwell was second on my list of must sees. This chest has a lovely Revolutionary War story to it. I know so well the story of the marauding Hessians who came through Moorestown and camped overnight in the Smith-Cadbury Mansion, sending the females of the house into a frantic tizzy. In a similar situation, British troops marched through Haddonfield to search the homes for arms. The frantic owner of this chest on chest, pulled it from the corner, and wrapped her 15 year old daughter in blankets, hiding her behind this very chest. A mother's love gives Herculean strength in times of desperation.
And here is what I mean about getting up close to take a better look at a piece of history with an estimate of $500,000. - $800,000. This is Lot # 1434 The Scott Family Carved and Figured Mahogany Dressing Table. Cabinet work attributed to Thomas Affleck (1740-1795) and carving attributed to James Reynolds (1736-1794) made in Philadelphia circa 1770. This was a learning experience and I think we spent about 15 minutes hovering around this piece.
There were other fascinating items at the preview. Below is just a brief sampling.
Lot # 1454 sold for $13,750.
And a well known collector browsing the floor. You never know who you will see.
Recently, we visited a Quaker family in Burlington County, NJ on a house call. Among other items, they wished to consign this photograph. The image itself was curious and we wondered if there might be something more hidden behind the photo.
One clue - The frame was grain painted beneath the varnish.
Another clue - The frame construction appeared to be older than the image it contained.
Plus a wood backboard and undisturbed tacks.
I took it home and left it in a corner for a few days. Finally, at the right moment, I sat down and carefully removed the tacks. I was hoping for a fraktur or a birth/marriage certificate. I held my breath.
It was an Award of Merit, issued at Westtown School in Pennsylvania in 1886 to Edward T. Middleton.
I assume, the calligraphy was executed by Edwin Thorp, who was a teacher at Westtown School at that time. These awards are lovely and I'm certain, a coveted trophy by the student.
I contacted the consigner and they wished to keep the calligraphy. They have a son named Edward. They did not know this story. I hope, if anyone ever learns about my heritage that they will share it with me.
I am a child of the 60's. I knew the painting American Gothic and associated it with Kellogg's Cornflakes. Now that I am approaching my 60's, I have come to appreciate Grant Wood's skill. I highly recommend a trip to the Whitney Museum in NYC to view the exhibition of Grant Wood's work. I find it very engaging. There is also a beautiful book for purchase filled with his creations and interesting essays. On view until June 2018.
The Museum of the American Revolution opened Spring, 2017. During that time, Charlie & I were in the middle of a major move, from our home of 30+ years in Moorestown, NJ to Maplewood, NJ. Simultaneously, our daughter decided she wanted to get married during all the commotion. We produced a lovely February 2018 wedding for her (60 degree temps that day, to my relief) I mention this only because now we seem to be locked into the winter that will never end, even in April!
At the first opportunity in February, 2018 we determined to see the Verplanck's Point Exhibit at the Museum of the American Revolution located at 101 South Third Street in Philadelphia. I was VERY excited to see this exhibit.
On display in the first floor exhibition hall was a 7 foot long panorama of a Revolutionary War watercolor that is "the only known wartime depiction of George Washington's headquarters tent." It was breathtaking, not only in terms of artistic merit, but, because it was an actual depiction of the layout of the camp at Verplanck's Point in New York in 1782.
Where is Verplanck's Point and who was Verplanck? According to the HudsonValleyGal, Verplanck's Point was originally purchased from the Native Americans by Dutch colonist Stevanus Van Cortlandt in 1683. His granddaughter Gertrude inherited the property and married Philip Verplanck who renamed the land Verplanck in place of the original Native American name, Meanagh. By the way, Philp's parents were Jacobus Verplanck and Margaret Schuyler.
The 7 foot panorama was painted by Pierre Charles L'Enfant. L'Enfant was the son of a painter and had studied at the Louvre among other prestigious art institutes. He came to America as a French soldier and served on Washington's staff in Valley Forge and in the Hudson Valley.
The watercolor was divided into 6 parts, mounted on linen and bound in book form. It was auctioned in May, 2017 at Heritage Auctions and purchased by Philip Mead, chief historian and director of curatorial affairs at the Museum of the Revolution. Mead was thrilled to purchase such an important piece of American history that coincided with the Museum's opening and depicts the historic headquarters tent.
A word about the Museum. If you go, allow plenty of time. There is much to see, read, experience, and ponder. Take the children. Even though there is a lot of reading, the experience will stay with them. Lots of hands on activities. I particularly enjoyed the film in the theatre that discussed the war. The finale of Washington's actual tent on display is very moving. The Verplanck's Point exhibition closed on February 19, 2018.
Here are some scenes from the 2018 New York Ceramics and Glass Fair.
I could not wait to see this exhibit. Below are examples from over 85,000 (yes 85,000!) fragments recently dug from a brick lined privy shaft in Old City Philadelphia during an excavation by archaeologists from the Commonwealth Heritage Group. The location was on site at the new Museum of the American Revolution. This area was probably the dumping grounds for several 18th century taverns. Conservator Melba Meyers painstakingly reassembled these treasures and they were exhibited at the 2018 Ceramics Fair in NYC.This undocumented slipware was probably made in Philadelphia by early French or German colonists. Interestingly, slipware of similar marbled design was uncovered in the Montpelier area of Southern France. These pieces were made during the late 1600's. Fascinating to imagine a design concept crossing the Atlantic to the New World. The exhibit was sponsored by Ceramics in America/ Chipstone Foundation and the Museum of the American Revolution. Specialist Ceramics Scholar Debbie Miller gave a detailed presentation during the event. For more information and future releases and analysis, contact Rob Hunter.
Scenes from the Outsider Art Fair, 2018 in NYC.
Something so soft carved into something so hard. Granite Bird Family. Steven S. Powers booth.
From time to time, folks ask me where we like to stay while on the road. I highly recommend Bluebird Cottage at Oliver Creek Farm air bnb in Troy, Virginia. The 2 story house is located on Ghost Dance Road on a very private farm. The grounds are well kept and much nicer than I expected. Justine and her husband own the farm. Her restored Victorian farmhouse is about 100 feet away so there is plenty of privacy. Justine is very interesting and the cottage is loaded with books, particularly on the topic of photography. I would definitely return to this lovely secluded location. I could spend time here just in the cottage itself, perusing the books or working on my own research. The farm is close to Monticello and Montpelier.
If you enjoy photographing sunsets, this meadow will give you ample opportunity.
I believe there was a Civil War battle near here. Gives me a bit of a shudder to think.


text:
This Cloud Run service demonstrates how to run a shell script in the cloud.
It does so by running a Firestore backup operation when the Cloud Run services's
URL is accessed. Replace the contents on script.sh with whatever shell script
you need to run in the cloud.

1. Create a bucket in Google Cloud Storage (or reuse an existing one). The
Firestore backups will be written to this bucket.
1. Enter the name of that bucket in script.sh.
1. Grant these permissions to the service account that executes the Cloud Run
service. The default account will be xxxxxxxxxxxx-compute@developer.gserviceaccount.com
also known as the "Default compute service account".
    * Cloud Datastore Import Export Admin.
    * Storage Admin, for the Cloud Storage bucket. (If you are using the "Default compute service account", no need to add this permission. It already has it.)
1. Enter your Google Cloud project ID in deploy.sh/deploy.bat.
1. Run deploy.sh/deploy.bat to deploy the Cloud Run service.