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If you can make sugar cookies than you can make Jello cookies! These colorful and flavored cookies can be customized with any color and cut into fun shapes. We made both traditional round cookies and magical unicorn cookies! My kids had a blast helping and of course, eating our creative snacks!
Cream together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Mix in the eggs and vanilla and stir until smooth. In a separate bowl mix together the flour and baking soda and add it to the sugar and butter mixture a little at a time. Stir and then knead the dough until the ingredients are fully combined. Separate your homemade sugar cookie dough out into small bowls and mix in 2 tbsp. of flavored Jell-O powder per bowl. Turn out onto a piece of parchment paper and knead the dough until combined.
Form 1 1/2 inch cookie dough balls on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet and slightly flatten each ball. If you are making sugar cookie shapes, roll out a quantity of Jello cookie dough until about 1/4 inch thick and cut out the shapes with a cookie cutter. Allow the cookie dough balls or shapes to chill on the baking sheet in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before baking.
Bake your homemade Jello cookies for 8 to 9 minutes in the oven at 350 degrees. Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before moving each Jello cookie to a wire rack to fully cool. Enjoy!
Don't roll out your sugar cookies too thin if you are making shapes. Chilled 1/4 inch thick cookie shapes baked for the proper amount of time turn out beautifully!
Don't bake your Jello sugar cookies when the dough is too warm. They will flatten out too much in the oven and become a goopy mess.
Don't over bake your cookies, set the timer for 8 minutes and check them. Bake for another minute if needed.
Don't allow your cookies to stay on the hot cookie sheet too long once removed from the oven. Your sugar cookies may over bake and turn brown around the edges.
Don't try to decorate your Jello cookies with icing until they are fully cooled. A bit of patience will produce gorgeous cookies!
Our flavored sugar cookies and colorful unicorn shaped Jello cookies turned out so cute! These would be prefect for a kids birthday party or special occasion. We made them for fun to enjoy as a snack. I accented the unicorn cookies with purple icing and decorative sugar pearls. Kids can easily help bake these cookies as a creative afternoon activity. Which flavors will you choose?
Katie, this looks awesome! Very pretty colour selection. I'm sure my daughter would have a ball devouring these.
This is such a lovely idea. I love how creative this is and they would make a lovely addition to part bags or a tea party!
This has got to be the cutest cookie recipe I have ever come across. For SURE my daughter would dig this. She loves Jello and she loves cookies (and unicorns). I can't wait to try this!
I think the kids will definitely love cookies like this! They're colorful and the flavors are wonderful as well. I love how they look and they're really cute!
Those colors are so spring perfect. Great idea for the cookies.
Magical unicorn cookies are the best! Thanks for including mishaps to avoid, I tend to overbake and overcook literally everything I ever prepare, so it's good to be reminded not to do that.
What an adorable idea. My niece would love these. And they bake super quick too – 9 minutes is fab!
This is very interesting, those colours look really happy! I didn't know what Jell-o meant, is that a kind of gelatine?
These homemade jello cookies look so good, love the colors, they look so cute. I would love to try these out, my kids would surely love these. Love your pictures.
These look so beautiful and what gorgeous colours you chose for them! The jello unicorn cookies are beyond adorable perfection!
I will def be trying that as I couldnt tell it was made out of jello and I def love some colors with cookies!
Jello cookies? Ive never heard of this but it looks delicious! I cant wait to try this recipe with my little one!
Wow, I love the cookies colors, so pastel. The unicorn shape is so cute and I dont think I will eat them, just too cute to break them and get destroyed. Lol. Hove the color to the max!


Jane Bond Pearce, Wife of Peter Pearce, Sr.
Mrs. Jane Pearce of Peterborough and mother of Peter Pearce, Esquire of Norwood Circuit, an active and enthusiastically-minded Wesleyan, was born in a small sea-port town on the coast of Cornwall, England, called Mevagissey. Her maiden name was Bond. It is highly probable that she was favoured from infancy with the advantages furnished by that form of Christianity called Methodism, for which her native country has been so remarkable since the days of Wesley, as she is said to have experienced the "peace and joy of faith" as early as her fifteenth year, and connected herself with the society of which she continued a member till the day of her death, during the long period of sixty two years. At the age of twenty-nine she married Mr. Peter Pearce, a Wesleyan. He was a miller by trade and part of his life a mill-owner, in very respectable circumstances. This worthy couple, with their family, held it among their most cherished recollections of their lives that they had enjoyed the company of preacher, travelling and local, in their weekly visits to this out-lying appointment of the circuit.
The failure of worldly enterprise and the decay of trade from time, subjected them at sundry times to serious trials; but it was remarked of this good woman that she paid out to those whom she chanced to owe, when due, the last penny, although she knew not where the next meal for her family might come from. But pursuing that honourable and Christian course, she was never left to want, ---although the relief trusted for came often only on the last extremity. Some of these providential interpositions, in the recollection of her children, were among the most extraordinary ever recorded.
In 1839, the family came to this country and experienced all the vicissitudes usually attended on such an undertaking. But in all, this steadfast woman maintained her integrity. Although the writer knew little of her personally, she is remembered by her leader and class-mates as punctual to the means, till age and infirmity prevented; and as one possessed of a clear and active mind and great freedom and appropriate- ness of language in speaking and prayer. Her course was terminated by a gradual decay of body and mind. During her last illness, which was short, her mind, during its lucid intervals, dwelt on the subjects embraced in the "ruling passion", - religion, in connection with herself and family. Her last and only solicitude was manifested for the safety of an unconverted child. To her steadfast, religious son, she said, "The Lord will be with you and bless you." To a son-in-law, with whom she had once some slight misunderstanding, she said, "There was once a cloud between us, but it is now passed away." When she closed her eyes at any time, she would still affirm, that she could see her departed husband as if waiting to receive her. She said, "I am going home to heaven." Thus did she solace herself while going down into the dark valley of the shadow of death. Two days before her departure, she became totally insensible to joy and grief, pleasure and pain. And on the 20th of October, 1861, she fell asleep in Jesus, aged nearly 77.


India has a diverse mix of climates and, as you would expect from a country of its size, as many as six climatic sub-types. These include extremes of the alpine tundra of the lower Himalayas, the deserts of Rajasthan, and the humid and lush tropical belt of Kerala. There are regions, however, that beautifully combine the tropical macro climate with the perfect elevation, soil, amd micro climatic conditions to be superbly suited to vineyard plantations. Nasik Valley, with arguably the best conditions for wine-grape growing in Asia, is one of them.
Nasik Valley - The heart of Indian wine production. A region blessed with, some claim, the best terroir in Asia. Moët Hennessy produce their Domaine Chandon here.
Narayangaon & Baramati Belt - The region was home to Omar Khayyam, India's largest selling sparkling wine in the 1990s.
Bijapur & Sangli Belt - Further south of Nasik, this region enjoys some interesting grape growing areas.
Kaveri Valley - A new and upcoming region in the state of Karnataka.
Nandi Hills - Around 50km north of Bangalore, and a region known for its temperate weather all year round.
Himachal Pradesh - The northernmost grape growing region of India.
Mizoram - The region's vineyards in this beautiful state are centred around the town of Champai.


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Avery Dennison Corporate / Avery Dennison Foundation grants provide more than $400,000 to promote DE&I
Avery Dennison Foundation grants provide more than $400,000 to support women and veterans and promote DE&I
At a moment of increased need among vulnerable people around the world, the Avery Dennison Foundation is working hard to increase its year-over-year giving by the end of 2021, awarding more grants than ever to nonprofits serving the communities where Avery Dennison employees live and work.
Following a grant announcement in October, the Foundation's board of trustees approved another round of funding in November, its third this year. All grants will help advance the Foundation's giving priorities of education, sustainability, and women's empowerment. Additional grants, made in consultation with Avery Dennision's Diversity & Inclusion councils and employee resource groups (ERGs), were awarded to local programs promoting diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I).
"Our increased giving is a response to the times," explained Avery Dennison Foundation President Alicia Procello. "At the end of last year, Avery Dennison made a $10 million donation to the Foundation, providing an opportunity to increase the pace and size of our grantmaking. At roughly the same time, we began to focus on DE & I as an unofficial "fourth pillar" of giving, to align with the DE & I work Avery Dennison initiated as a company last year. Our working directly with the DE & I councils and ERGs mirrors how we approach grantmaking generally, by authentically including employee voices in the process."
Following is a list of the grants the Avery Dennison board recently approved:
Women's Empowerment: Resilience Fund for Women in Global Value Chains, South and Southeast Asia
Sponsored by the United Nations Foundation's Universal Access Project, the Resilience Fund invests in the long-term health and economic resilience of women who form the backbone of the global supply chain by investing in the local, women-led organizations that support them. The Resilience Fund is notable for avoiding the typical "top-down" mandates of philanthropy and instead putting funding decisions directly into the hands of organizations that know their communities best. A one-year, $250,000 Avery Dennison Foundation grant will be part of pooled funding from companies including The Gap, H & M, Ralph Lauren, and others. Funds will help support local organizations serving women in South and Southeast Asia.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Special Olympics in Latin America
Special Olympics provides year-round athletic training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, helping to challenge the stigma, isolation, and injustice that people with intellectual disabilities often face. A $60,000 grant from the Avery Dennison Foundation will support a new curriculum used to train people with intellectual disabilities to advocate, teach and model inclusive leadership, and to help raise awareness of the barriers that those with such disabilities can face. The grant will help train 300 young people in all, and will help produce an online "Latin America Forum for Inclusion," at which the new curriculum will be launched. In addition, Avery Dennison employees will be offered opportunities to share their stories of personal and professional development at Special Olympics events and training.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Stichting VHTO, The Netherlands
Stichting VHTO offers research-based programs to tackle gender stereotypes in schools and ultimately increase the numbers of women in STEM fields.Through one program, elementary-school students aged 4 to 12 are introduced to women in STEM who share insights from their careers. Another program offers presentations on STEM careers and the social impact of technology for girls aged 12 to 15. A grant of $10,000 will support five lessons in each program, reaching an estimated 300 students. Avery Dennison employees will have the opportunity to volunteer in both programs.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: The Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio
A $50,000 one-year grant will help fund the Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio's school & youth programming, which addresses bias, bigotry and racism by building community within schools, teaching leadership skills and conflict resolution, and providing professional development for educators. The grant will help provide training to 5,000 K-12 students and teachers in Northeast Ohio.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:The Wounded Warrior Project
The Florida-based Wounded Warrior Project supports veterans living with post-traumatic stress disorder. In honor of Veteran's Day and the many veterans in the Avery Dennison workforce, the Foundation made a $25,000 grant to the organization at the recommendation of Avery Dennison's Veterans Employee Resource Group.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Step Up
Based in Los Angeles, Step Up works nationally to offer after-school mentoring and internships aimed at helping young women fulfill their potential by becoming confident, college-bound and career focused. The Foundation granted $10,000 to Step Up at the recommendation of Avery Dennison's ELEVATE employee resource group for women. Members of ELEVATE across the U.S. will have the opportunity to mentor young women taking part in the Step Up program.
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I recently developed a spatially-aware .NET application that did not use SQL Server 2008 as the backend (this enterprise was still on SS2005, but we needed the spatial support in the application today). While the application worked properly on my laptop, it was a huge failboat when deployed to the server environment.
I had previously posted that you can get the Microsoft.SqlServer.Types library from MS Downloads, but it turns out that this alone is not sufficient to allow your application to run. You also need to ensure that the SQL Server 2008 Native Client is also installed (regardless of whether you're accessing a SS2008 instance or not). Update!You actually don't... read below.


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Ratusz we Wrześni – zabytkowy ratusz we Wrześni, w powiecie wrzesińskim, w województwie wielkopolskim.

Wybudowany w stylu neogotyckim w latach 1909-1910. Znajduje się przy ulicy Ratuszowej, przy Rynku. Obecnie po generalnym remoncie, który miał miejsce w 1992, jest siedzibą Urzędu Miasta i Gminy Września.

Nad wejściem do budynku, na kartuszu, umieszczony jest herb Wrześni. Na klatce schodowej i w sali Rady Miejskiej znajdują się witraże.

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Zabytkowe ratusze w województwie wielkopolskim
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At the start of 2017 the year 6 and 7s had a very important role and that role was to elect the new student council for 2017. Thirty two year 8s tried out but only 12 were elected. The successful students were Hamish, Madison, Kaleb, Rose, Aidan, Yasmin, Georgia, Sophie, Kate and Tasmyn. The student council helps out around the school and sets up cool activities. They help set up junior wet day and lots more. When you're year 8 you should try out.


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Norish: Hawke's Bay nutritionist scoops top award for baby food
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By Gary Hamilton-Irvine
A Havelock North nutritionist and mother of four has won the inaugural Innovate Hawke's Bay contest alongside her business partners who have created a healthy baby food line.
Gina Urlich has teamed up with three others including husband Dylan Urlich and Tauranga couple Emily and Andy Spear to create a new business called Norish.
Norish will be launched in early 2022 through a new website and also over social media.
The group were crowned winners of the inaugural Innovate Hawke's Bay contest during a big awards night in Hastings last week.
The contest has long been held in Manawatū but branched out to Hawke's Bay this year to help entrepreneurs and start-ups, and included a 10-week mentoring programme for all seven Hawke's Bay finalists.
Urlich, who currently has about 30,000 followers on Instagram who enjoy her health and nutrition tips, said her team was blown away by the award which included a $5000 prize.
Urlich said the new product line was aimed at filling a gap in the market for nutrient-rich baby food.
She said they used "innovative technology that locks in nutrients" from whole foods.
"It is in a powder form and it does not have to be refrigerated or frozen and has a shelf life of two years.
The team from Norish including (from left) Dylan Urlich, Emily Spear, Gina Urlich and Andy Spear. Photo / Alphapix
"It is a convenient option for mothers and families to have instant baby food that retains the nutrients without the use of synthetic vitamins or minerals."
The product line will include puree sachets as well as meal and smoothie "add ins" the latter of which will come in a tin.
"We'd like to see it have an impact on diet-related diseases in children, that is our ultimate goal, to have an impact in reducing things like type-two diabetes and obesity and nutrient deficiencies in children."
Urlich has plenty of experience in infant nutrition and has even written a popular book called Tiny Human What Do I Feed You.
She also operates a private clinic, Gina Urlich, specialising in women's health and infant nutrition.
She said the new baby food line would also help busy mums going back to work by offering a healthy and quick option.
"Over the past 20 years, mothers have experienced the largest increase in employment rates, with 74 per cent going back to work after having children.
"Convenience is a necessity for the modern day family, it shouldn't be at the expense of their children's health."
Co-founders Emily and Andy Spear run a business in the baby feeding equipment market called Petite Eats and have used their experience to help the product.
Dave Craig, chief executive at The Factory, which organised Innovate Hawke's Bay, said he planned to have the contest return again next year.
"[The awards night] was extra special to be able to run a live event.
"We're stoked that Hawke's Bay has welcomed The Factory into the region and our
intention is that this is the first of many years to come."
He gave a huge thank you to the sponsors who helped Innovate go ahead.
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Hi All! I finally got some wood pallets. We were going to use them to make a pallet fence at one end of the pool for privacy. But at least one or two boards are cracked on each pallet. So, you know what that means, YAY! Linda has pallet wood for crafting. Like this Halloween Pallet Wood Sign.
First, I gave the pallet board a quick sanding.
Next, I added a large circle in the center of the board for the moon. Then I penciled in Hall – ween.
Using yellow acrylic paint, I gave the moon two coats of paint.
I didn't have a cat stencil, and I couldn't find a black cat pattern in any of my pattern books so I drew my own cat.
Then using graphite paper, I traced it on top of the moon.
Black acrylic paint was used for the letters, and the black cat. A fine detail paint brush was used for the cat's tail, and whiskers.
This Halloween pallet wood sign is just one of the many signs to come now that I have some pallet wood.
What kind of thing do you like to make out of wood pallets?
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Your Halloween sign turned out great, Linda! You did a wonderful job drawing the cat. It's adorable!
Thank you Julia! It was a fun sign, and way pretty simple to make. Thanks for stopping by!
This is so cute for Halloween Linda, I like that the background is not painted, it really makes the letters stand out and look great!
Thank you Katrin! I like the natural color of the pallet wood too. I'm glad that they stand out, I was a little worried about that.
Linda, your black cat sign is darling! Love the silhouette in the moon. You come up with such creative ideas… pinning in my halloween folder!
Thank you Wendi! This pallet sign was kind of a spur of the moment sign, but I'm happy how it turned out. Thanks for pinning!
Linda this is just too too adorable. The cat looks so cool in front of that full moon. And you did a fantastic job of drawing that cat. I think you are all ready for Halloween!
Thanks Mary! I have a few things made up, but they all go to my booth. Since we go to bed so early we don't decorate for Halloween, or for really any holiday, except maybe some for Christmas.
That is so cute Linda! I would no more have been able to draw a cat that good free hand than a man in the moon. Ha. You're a pretty good artist! Your sign looks great! I am not an artist. Pinned. We need some pallets.
Thank you Florence! It really way to hard, and then I just folded the paper over and traced so that both sides would look alike. Thanks for pinning!
Thank you Michelle! No I wouldn't mind at all. Can't wait to see your mosaic silhouette.
Oh my goodness. I love this! I am a cat lover, so I love all the black cats at Halloween. 🙂 I can't believe you sketched all of this free-hand. Amazing. It looks great!
Thank you Amy! I kind of cheated on the cat. I drew one side, then folded the paper and traced the other side and added the tail, and whiskers. That way both sides were evenly matched.
Awe! I like this….a friendly kitty. So many have them looking evil. As a black cat lover, I like the friendly versions! This is so cute!
Thank you Deborah! I think that I love the friendly kitty's better as well.
How cute is this sign!!!! Love your cat! Can't wait to see all of the other signs that you make!
Thanks Sam! Now I just need to find some time to take the pallets apart. Seems like they put 5 nails in each board. It's a pain!
Linda, this is so simple, but so adorable. I love it. The cat silhouette is perfect and the yellow moon sets it off against the pallet wood. Thanks so much for sharing this! I'm off to find some pallets!!!
Thanks Nikki! I think a pillow with a moon and a black cat would look amazing! Now that the weather is getting cooler I am hoping to get out and start taking some of the pallets apart. That is a pain, and I don't like to sweat. 😉 They have like 5 nails in each piece, I cracked some so I stopped.


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Heathrow is another victim of the homogenization of the world's airports, its regional identity robbed by replacing a perfectly functional, custom British serif (BAA Sign Bembo) with ubiquitous Frutiger. I've watched the change take place over the last 3 years (2006–09) and the cleansing is now nearly complete. Shed another tear for typographic diversity.
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This image and those that follow are from a 2018 auction as a result of Terminal 1 refurbishment.
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I think the old font was designed by Shelley Winter and Freda Sack.
Thanks, Fernando. Indra mentioned as much in the Flickr discussion.
Does anyone know what the font in the top photo is called?
Eric, the typeface is called BAA Bembo and was designed specifically for Heathrow.
I need to make a sign up in the old font for an airport reunion. If I can't ( for security reasons/copyright ) use BAA Benbow, what's the closest common font?
Hi Derek, a bold style of any variety of Bembo will bring you reasonably close to the basic shapes. The main difference is in the vertical proportions: In BAA Bembo, the lowercase letters (like 'acemno' etc.) are much taller in relation to the uppercase. If this aspect is of concern—it's arguably more relevant for the overall appearance than the detailing of specific letterforms—then any so-called oldstyle serif with a large x-height might work, see e.g. Sole Serif (Text Bold) or Publico (Text Semibold). Among fonts that come bundled with Windows, Cambria Bold (with lining figures, accessible via OpenType features) is a good approximation.
Just updated the article with more info about BAA Sign Bembo and images from a new auction that includes some of the old BAA Bembo signs.


Many music and art students at Gettysburg College would recognize the name Schmucker as their building, or affectionately their 'home,' on campus. Alumni might even remember Schmucker Hall as their library. However, if asked who founded Gettysburg College, most students and alumni would probably not know his name. Fortunately, our campus is celebrating Founders Day this week to remember those, including our founder Samuel Simon Schmucker, who helped make our college #Gettysburgreat.
Gettysburg Gymnasium at Washington and Carlisle Streets, ca. 1882. Photograph courtesy of Gettysburg College Special Collections.
From Tragedy to a Christmas Carol: The Story of Longfellow's "Christmas Bells"
In times of intense despair, it can seem impossible to have any hope. All of us get caught up in the tragedies occurring all around us and begin to believe that life is a constant struggle without any good in it. Christmas time, though often a time of mourning for people who have recently lost loved ones, also is a time of restored hope for many.
Christmas carolers may arrive at your door this season offering to sing the carol "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day." The carol tells of a man who is troubled by the hateful world, but then has hope restored as he is reminded of God's power. Though two stanzas concerning the Civil War were removed for the carol, "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day" was based on the poem "Christmas Bells" written during the Civil War by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
Portrait of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow in 1868 with the beard he grew to cover his burn scars. Photography via Wikimedia Commons.
Author Civil War InstitutePosted on December 23, 2015 July 21, 2017 Categories A Look at the PastTags Christmas, Jen Simone, Poetry, Religion, Suffering, Tragedy1 Comment on From Tragedy to a Christmas Carol: The Story of Longfellow's "Christmas Bells"
Two decades before the Irish Brigade covered itself with glory, an earlier unit of Irish immigrants had won renown for its service during the Mexican American War. Calling themselves the Saint Patrick's Battalion, these men marched under a flag of brilliant emerald decorated with Irish motifs: a harp, a shamrock, and the image of Saint Patrick.
Unlike the Irish Brigade, however, the Saint Patrick's Battalion fought against the U.S. Army. Led by the disgruntled Irish immigrant John Riley, this elite battalion was comprised of roughly two hundred Irish-American deserters who pledged their loyalty to General Santa Anna and the Mexican government. When Los San Patricios were defeated and captured by U.S. forces, fifty-seven deserters were sentenced to hang for their crime.
In American memory, Riley is a traitor, a deserter, and a mercenary. But this summer while exploring County Galway, Ireland, I stumbled upon a monument to his memory given to his hometown by Mexico in recognition of his service. The experience delivered to me some perspective. To pass judgment on Riley and his men, we must understand their times.
Although surprising to American sensibilities, the people of Mexico gave this monument to Clifden, Co. Galway, in honor of John Riley (or Reilly) for his service as commander of the Saint Patrick's Battalion. Photograph by the author.
This post is part of a series featuring behind-the-scenes dispatches from our Pohanka interns working on the front lines of history this summer as interpreters, archivists, and preservationists. See here for the introduction to the series.
Victorian Séance circles to commune with the dead were popular expressions of Spiritualism. Photo Courtesy Wikimedia Commons.
Spiritualism in Antebellum America prepared many Americans to actually accept the deaths of loved ones in a superior way. In books such as This Republic of Suffering by Drew Gilpin Faust, Spiritualism and its infusion into American society is seen to have enabled many Americans to come to terms with loved ones' deaths through the belief that a "Spirit World" existed and that life after death was better. Unlike the other Christian movements of the nineteenth century and earlier, however, the Spiritualist movement guaranteed and, indeed, "proved" the existence of an afterlife to many people (even those as mainstream as President Lincoln).
As a Pohanka intern at Seminary Ridge Museum, Kyle Schrader is spending his summer researching antebellum spiritualism. Photo credit Kyle Schrader.
While a young student at the University of North Carolina, Iveson Brooks, an optimistic student of promise, wrote several speeches arguing that slavery was an impediment to the future. After graduating, he decided his best prospects following graduation lay in the Baptist ministry. By 1851, while his piety remained, Brooks' antislavery had vanished, replaced by a deeply conservative outlook which held slavery as not merely essential to southern society, but as intended by God. In his pamphlet, A Defense of Southern Slavery against the Attacks of Henry Clay and Alexander Campbell, Brooks argued that slavery was not only allowed by the Bible, but was an integral part of Christianity "intended to exist until the Day of Judgment." This passage, found in the Old Testament, was one of many instances in which Brooks read that the Bible implied that God desired a hierarchical society. Like many other southerners, Brooks argued that the curse laid upon God to the descendants of Ham, whose descendants were allegedly the people of Africa, sanctioned slavery along racial lines.
As far as popular literature is concerned, the discussion of Civil War poetry often begins and ends with Walt Whitman. Other poetry of the time has often been deemed by modern audiences as mediocre and mere propaganda. The poetry of Civil War soldiers and civilians, however, held a greater purpose than the amusement of future generations.
Corporal Charles A. Rubright of the 160th Pennsylvania Volunteers found little solitude during the beginning days of July 1863. He arrived at Gettysburg on July 2nd after days of arduous marching, the final leg ending early that morning. The commander of a detachment of "Pioneers," he was soon ordered to the front and left of his brigade on Cemetery Ridge to clear intrusive trees, fences, brush, etc.


When The Boulevard in Las Vegas initially opened, it was touted as The first major indoor mall in the whole valley. Years passed, and The Boulevard began to wane in popularity, losing tenants in the process. Rather than succumb to pressures of increasing online shopping or settle for a mediocre mall, The Boulevard has begun to grow again. Thanks to an ambitious restoration process and new ownership, The Boulevard is more than regaining its foothold in the shopping industry; it's planting a new flag.
When Sansone Companies, a local real estate firm, purchased The Boulevard in 2013, the plan was not only reviving The Boulevard aesthetically but to essentially re-invent what a shopping center can transform too. Design renovations improved The Boulevard's landscaping and paint schemes to give it a more pleasing look. A large comfortable seating area was added for guests to occupy and enjoy, and increased security patrols provide a safer family experience.
But more than just the visuals, Roland Sansone, owner of The Boulevard and Sansone Companies, has brought new shops and attractions to make a local icon even better. New vendors include such popular sites like John's Incredible Pizza and Goodwill. The Boulevard's Goodwill is the largest indoor store in Goodwill's local history here in Nevada. Even more impressive is the upcoming November opening of Seaquest Aquarium, a 26,000 square foot interactive aquarium residing right in The Boulevard!
Not just an indoor mall anymore, The Boulevard is a new and improved shopping experience for all guests. More importantly, the renovations have brought more than redesigns; it has brought more jobs and more opportunities to provide substantial market growth in the area. Come to The Boulevard and see the future of indoor shopping.
Founded in 1978 by Roland Sansone, Sansone Companies is a long time local property management/development company in Las Vegas. With experience and success in renovating older commercial and residential properties, Roland Sansone's direction with The Boulevard is the key to its continued success.


Naissance : 24 décembre 1969, à Nevinnomyssk, territoire de Stavropol, Russie.
Sélection : 14 octobre 1997, détachemsnet RSC Energia.
Total : 159 j. 08 h. 42 min.
Temps à bord d'ISS ISS Expédition 25/26 156 j. 22 h. 17 min.
Total: 156 j. 22 h. 17 min.
Total 16 h. 40 min.
DATE AND PLACE OF BIRTH: December 24, 1969, town of Nevinnomyssk, Stavropol Territory, RSFSR (Russia).
Father: Ivan Semyonovich Skripochka, born in 1947, military, artilleryman, retired lieutenant-colonel.
Mother: Galina Yefimovna Skripochka, born 18.01.1948, Senior assistant to Head of Department, Zaporozhye Military Registration and Enlistment Office.
EDUCATION: He attended a number of schools in Zaporozhye and Petropavlovsk-Kamchatski. In 1987 he finished Secondary School ¹28 specializing in physics and mathematics in Zaporozhye. In 1993 he graduated from MVTU after N.E.Bauman, branch department of power machine building, town of Kaliningrad, specializing in the field of Flight Vehicles and acquiring a profession of mechanical engineer.
HOBBY: parachute jumping and travelling by cycling.
In December 1990 he started working as a technician (since August 1, 1993 - engineer) at NPO Energia's PDB.
From June 1996 till his being enlisted in the Cosmonauts Corps he was engaged in the development and operation of ground support equipment for preparation of transport manned and cargo space vehicles and Upper Stages DM.
He had passed medical examination in the Institute for Medical and Biological Problems (IMBP) and was found fit to take part in special trainings. On July 28, 1997 at the meeting of the State Interdepartmental Commission (SIDC) he was recommended to be enlisted in RSC Energia's Cosmonauts Corps. On October 14 RSA General Director by his order appointed him a test cosmonaut candidate of RSC Energia's Cosmonauts Corps.
From January 16, 1998 till November 26, 1999 he received general space training at RGNII CTC after Yu.A.Gagarin and had successfully passed all tests. On December 1, 1999 the Interdepartmental Qualification Commission by its decision qualified him as a test cosmonaut. On February 9, 2000 he was appointed to the post of test cosmonaut of RSC Energia Cosmonauts Corps.
From February 7, 2000 he got training at RGNII CTC as a member of the ISS Program Cosmonauts Team.
In early December 2002 RGNII CTC, RSC Energia and IMBP by their joint decision assigned him as Flight Engineer to the second (backup) crew of Russian 6th ISS Visiting Crew (VC-6). However, after Columbia Shuttle catastrophe, the crew had been disbanded due to cancellation of Russian Visiting Crew.
In May 2006 Roscosmos, RGNII CTC and RSC Energia by their joint decision appointed him preliminarily TSV Flight Engineer to ISS-19 backup crew together with Salizhan Sharipov. Afterwards, however, he was transferred as Flight Engineer to ISS-17 backup crew.
During June 2-10, 2006 he took part in the trainings (Sevastopol, Ukraine) in emergency water landing of descent module as a member of conventional crew together with Yuri Lonchakov and Oleg Artemyev.
On November 6, 2007 at the meeting of Roscosmos Interdepartmental Commission for Selecting Cosmonauts and their Enlistment in Crews of Manned Space Vehicles and stations he was approved as backup Flight Engineer of ISS-17 and Soyuz-ÒÌÀ-12 transport manned space vehicle scheduled to be launched on April 8, 2008.
In August 2007 he was preliminarily appointed to the backup crew of Expedition 20 (ISS-20À) to the ISS. According to these schedules, the prime crew is to be launched onboard Soyuz ÒÌÀ-16 space vehicle in September 2009.


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CDC Analysis Shows COVID-19 Deaths Highest Among Elderly
Jennifer Gershman, PharmD, CPh
A new CDC report analyzed COVID-19 cases in the United States that occurred during February 12- March 16, 2020, and the disease severity was examined by age group.
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic is rapidly spreading across the United States. There have been at least 170,000 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) reported globally, including about 7000 deaths in an estimated 150 countries, according to the World Health Organization.1
Data from China has demonstrated that older adults, especially those with serious health conditions, are at higher risk of severe COVID-19-associated illness and death than younger individuals.2The majority of cases in China were mild (81%); however, about 80% of the deaths occurred among adults aged 60 years and older.2A new CDC report analyzed COVID-19 cases in the United States that occurred during February 12- March 16, 2020, and the disease severity was examined by age group.2
Report Design and Results
A total of 4226 COVID-19 cases in the US were reported to the CDC, during the studied period, with multiple cases from long-term care facilities.2Data was reported to the CDC from 49 states, the District of Columbia, and 3 US territories. Overall, 31% of cases, 45% of hospitalizations, 53% of ICU admissions, and 80% of deaths associated with COVID-19 were among adults aged 65 years and older.
Deaths were highest among individuals aged 85 years and older (10% to 27%), followed by people aged 65-84 years (3% to 11%), aged 55-64 years (1% to 3%), aged 20-54 years (less than 1%), and none among those aged 19 years and younger. Among the 508 patients known to have been hospitalized, 20% were aged 20-44 years and 18% were aged 45-54 years, which demonstrates COVID-19 is also affecting younger adults.2
This report provides important information regarding the increased mortality risk among older adults. However, the report has limitations such as missing data on age, hospitalization, ICU admission, and death for 9% to 53% of cases, which may have affected the results.2Also, other serious underlying health conditions that could increase the risk of complications from COVID-19 were not available for the report.2
Public Health Implications
The US is taking important measures to combat COVID-19 by trying to "flatten the curve" to prevent overwhelming the health care system. Social distancing is recommended for all age groups to prevent the spread of COVID-19, ensure that patients needing medical assistance are able to access hospitals, and protect older adults at risk.2
Life has drastically changed globally, and it is important to keep analyzing the data to learn more about COVID-19 so that those most at risk for developing serious complications are protected.
WHO. Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) situation report-57. WHO website.https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/coronaviruse/situation-reports/20200317-sitrep-57-covid-19.pdf?sfvrsn=a26922f2_2. Published March 17, 2020. Accessed March 18, 2020.
Severe Outcomes Among Patients with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) — United States, February 12-March 16, 2020.MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. ePub: 18 March 2020. DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.mm6912e2.


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LISTEN to the Choir in Westminster Abbey Sing a Touching 'From Songs of Farewell' by Hubert Parry at Queen Elizabeth II's Funeral - VIDEO
The Choir in Westminster Abbey Sings a Touching 'From Songs of Farewell' by Hubert Parry at Queen Elizabeth II's Funeral. Songs of Farewell is a set of six choral motets by the British composer Hubert Parry. The pieces were composed between 1916 and 1918. The songs were written during the First World War when a number of Parry's students at the Royal College of Music were being killed while on duty. Parry's choice of texts are thought to reflect a desire to escape the violence of a world at war, and to find peace in a heavenly home.
Lyrics My soul, there is a country
Far beyond the stars, Where stands a winged sentry All skillful in the wars: There, above noise and danger Sweet Peace sits crowned with smiles And One, born in a manger Commands the beauteous files. He is thy gracious friend And, O my soul, awake! Did in pure love descend To die here for thy sake. If thou canst get but thither, There grows the flow'r of Peace, The Rose that cannot wither, Thy fortress and thy ease. Leave then thy foolish ranges, For none can thee secure But One who never changes, Thy God, thy life, thy cure. The choir sings the anthem 'From Songs of Farewell' by Hubert Parry following the Archbishop of Canterbury's sermon at the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.
Sources: classicfm.com, Musixmatch, Wikipedia, and GB News


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Tom Cruise and his rumored girlfriend Hayley Atwell attended Wimbledon finals — PHOTOS
Photo by AELTC/Ben Solomon
The Week in Drag – Another All Star sashays away, Trixie Mattel and Katya hit the road, Kylie Sonique Love puts the "sin" in Sin City and more
59-year-old action star Tom Cruise attended the Wimbledon women's singles final match with his Mission Impossible co-stars, Hayley Atwell and Pom Klementieff, at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (AELTC) in London, England.
Cruise and the actresses watched as Ashleigh Barty beat Karolina Pliskova, making her the first Australian women's singles champion at Wimbledon since Goolagong Cawley in 1980.
Wimbledon's own Twitter account event acknowledged the superstar's presence with a tweet stating, "Take a bow, Tom Cruise."
Take a bow, @TomCruise #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/MpT7FlvEIf
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 10, 2021
The Top Gun star is rumored to be dating his Mission Impossible co-star Hayley Atwell.
Atwell and the 59-year-old actor reportedly "hit it off" after working together on Mission Impossible. Tom hasn't had a high-profile relationship since divorcing Katie Holmes in 2012, and Hayley reportedly split from her doctor ex earlier this year.
Meet Instagram Hottie Justus Pickett
Back in December, a source close to the couple told The Sun that the co-stars were more than friends.
"Tom and Hayley hit it off from day one. Lockdown, and all the difficulties that came with it, brought them even closer and they've become fairly inseparable," The Sun's source said. "They've been meeting up after hours, and she's been to his London pad. They get on brilliantly, and both seem very happy."
US actor Tom Cruise (R) and English actor Hayley Atwell sit in the Royal box to watch the women's singles final on the twelfth day of the 2021 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 10, 2021. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)
US actor Tom Cruise sits in the Royal box on the thirteenth day of the 2021 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 11, 2021. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)
US actor Tom Cruise (C) and English actor Hayley Atwell (centre L) sit in the Royal box to watch the women's singles final on the twelfth day of the 2021 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 10, 2021. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)
US actor Tom Cruise (R) and English actor Hayley Atwell (L) watch the women's singles final on the twelfth day of the 2021 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 10, 2021. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)
Tom Cruise watches the Ladies' Singles Final match between Ashleigh Barty of Australia and Karolina Pliskova of The Czech Republic on Day Twelve of The Championships – Wimbledon 2021 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 10, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars Talitha Coolbaugh (on Google) at Life Storage, State College, PA (#923)
"Mike and Tracie are wonderful! They have been extremely helpful and friendly! The storage units are nice and clean and well lit. Overall it has been a very positive experience and would recommend."
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars Keith (on LifeStorage.com) at Life Storage, State College, PA (#923)
"I have been using this location for many years they do outstanding."
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars Brian Olms (on Google) at Life Storage, State College, PA (#923)
"Life Storage State College was a great place to get storage from. It was a smooth check in, very secure, and has very friendly and helpful managers."
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"Really helpful with me, way more than they needed too! Totally recommend."
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars Scott Jewett (on Google) at Life Storage, State College, PA (#923)
"Very Easy to navigate through storage lockers. Also employee staffing was very helpful with assistance of any sorts."
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars Andrew (on LifeStorage.com) at Life Storage, State College, PA (#923)
"Thank you for 8 great years of using your facility!"
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars Henry Wong (on Google) at Life Storage, State College, PA (#923)
"Michael the manager was very cooperative to work with!!!"
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars tim aivado (on Google) at Life Storage, State College, PA (#923)
"Very nice employees and great storage space"
Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars Codia Harris (on Google) at Life Storage, State College, PA (#923)
"Check in was easy and took less than 10 minutes. Michael Gallagher helped me through the process while keeping up great conversation. Unit was exactly as specified. Bring a lock if you can!"
Rated 1.0 out of 5 stars Caron Butler (on Google) at Life Storage, State College, PA (#923)
"They don't pro-rate if you move your stuff out before the billing cycle is up. Our billing cycle started on the 20th. We moved everything out on the 28th. We still have to pay for the remaining 20+ days while it sits empty. In the meantime they can rent the units I'm paying for and double dip. How is that even legal? I asked what would happen if someone moved into the unit I was paying for and I wanted to put something back in storage. Their response was they would ask the other people to move their stuff out. That's great customer service! We were also told the first month would be free then when we sign the contract all of a sudden our unit doesn't qualify for the first month free. I'll never recommend them to anyone."
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars Christian Bellissimo (on Google) at Life Storage, State College, PA (#923)
"Best customer service."
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars Sarah McCaffrey (on Google) at Life Storage, State College, PA (#923)
"mike and tracie were very helpful and professional with the move in process. highly recommend life storage for everyone but especially college students leaving for summer!!!"
Rated 1.0 out of 5 stars Terry (on Google) at Life Storage, State College, PA (#923)
"Rude and dishonest owners!!!!!"
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars Lola Xia (on Google) at Life Storage, State College, PA (#923)
"The staff here is really nice and patient!"
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars Jim (on LifeStorage.com) at Life Storage, State College, PA (#923)
"Awesome!"
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars Amanda Amendola (on Google) at Life Storage, State College, PA (#923)
"Amazing service! Highly recommend."
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars shahad ali (on Google) at Life Storage, State College, PA (#923)
"Great price, efficient, and most importantly very human and polite which a lot of other places lack. I would recommend. Also the unit is clean as well."
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars christina woods (on Google) at Life Storage, State College, PA (#923)
"Nice place to store things while moving. Great and friendly staff."
Rated 1.0 out of 5 stars K S (on Google) at Life Storage, State College, PA (#923)
"All of these reviews must be fake after the experience I just had. Mike at the front desk can be very kind IF you're there to pay rent. If you approach him about consistent mice problems and excrements all over your belongings you left in a place you thought your things would be safe, well... guess it's not Mike's problem either. I'm not talking about a little bit here and there, but an astonishing amount an army of mice left behind as they tore open bags of my things. I have never met a manager more dismissive of a customers issue with him essentially telling me to figure it out.This place is disgusting and the staff is less than helpful. Store your place somewhere else if you want it taken care of."
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars Iris C (on Google) at Life Storage, State College, PA (#923)
"Mike helped me get a storage unit and I had the BEST experience I have ever had in getting a storage unit. Customer service was excellent, I was provided with adequate information to make an informed decision, and enjoyed the experience overall! Very much recommended!!!"
Rated 1.0 out of 5 stars Yassine Bricha (on Google) at Life Storage, State College, PA (#923)
"I got a recommendation from a friend of mine that life storage is the best place to rent in state college and I gave it a try. 5 months into my rent agreement I visit my unit and find mice infestation with ground fully covered by poo and pee. I set up mice traps and clean it up without filing a claim as I thought damage wasnt substantial. a couple months later, I come back in to find 3 more mice that turned my unit upside down. around 1000$ worth of damage as they ate a lot of electronic components. Mike at the front desk was extremely unhelpful and the only thing he said was to take a copy of the insurance pamphlet. He did not apologize or not even try to offer to visit my unit as he emphasized on the fact that I have a month late balance due that he was going to send to collections if I didn't pay before I vacate. COMPLETELY ABSURD and UNPROFESSIONAL. Look at the pictures and I advise no one to ever visit this place. the pictures show only a corner of the unit so I let you imagine the rest."
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars Cliff V (on Google) at Life Storage, State College, PA (#923)
"We found the folks at Life Storage friendly and easy to work with. They provided safe and clean storage and excellent customer service to go with it."
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars David DeGroote (on Google) at Life Storage, State College, PA (#923)
"Very easy to rent online. They even called me when I accidentally locked my unit unlatched. The only issue I had was you need to fill out a paper form to end your rental and no email address is listed. But, they gave me that on the phone, so 👍!"
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars Alec Pringle (on Google) at Life Storage, State College, PA (#923)
"The storage was perfect. Clean, well lit and always available. COVID didn't allow for much time with the staff, but they were always there with a friendly wave."
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars Meredith Pritchard (on Google) at Life Storage, State College, PA (#923)
"Everyone knows moving is simply the worst and always stressful... I have had horrible experiences in the past and I have moved across country and across town a few times. Figuring out the logistics is the most stressful and nothing ever works out the way you hope for it to go. With this said, Mike Gallagher the Store Manager at the State College 757 Science Park Rd Life Storage is probably the most exceptionally kind, calming, helpful, and all together wonderful human being I have worked with in a long time. I know none of us are getting many in person interactions these days, but between phone calls and the few in person interactions, just... WOW!!! for most exceptional Customer Service Award 🥇 of the year is certainly granted to Mike! I hope someone from Corporate sees this... They would be silly not to recognize what an asset he is to have as a part of their organization. Thank you Mike! 😊"
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars Mildred Rodriguez (on Google) at Life Storage, State College, PA (#923)
"Tracey was extremely helpful and patient as she worked with me. She walked me through a couple of things while trying to complete my contract and answered all of my questions. I was having some things moved in and then realized I needed a second unit and on the spot she was able to connect me so that I could complete a new contract without having to wait to store my things (this was important because I was in CT and my storage is in PA). She is definitely customer centered and made the interaction pleasant."
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars John Gilger (on Google) at Life Storage, State College, PA (#923)
"Incredibly easy and simple to store your items and access them 24/7. Mike was incredibly helpful in getting me set up and answering all my questions. I would definitely recommend!"
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars Erica Brindley (on Google) at Life Storage, State College, PA (#923)
"Highly recommended. The store manager, Mike, went out of his way to make sure that every detail was taken care of and to our satisfaction. Worry-free. The price was also great with the free first month of storage."
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars Alex Herrera (on Google) at Life Storage, State College, PA (#923)
"I have leased a unit from Life Storage twice and the customer service is always excellent. I always feel safe at the facility and know my items are too. Highly recommend."
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars william arden (on Google) at Life Storage, State College, PA (#923)
"Very helpful staff, secure site, convenient to State College. Great place."
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars Frank (on LifeStorage.com) at Life Storage, State College, PA (#923)
"A+ for customer service. Felt safe storing my items. Well organized operation. Will definitely use the Company again and would give them a 5 Star recommendation."
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars Trent (on LifeStorage.com) at Life Storage, State College, PA (#923)
"The people at this facility were terrific."
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars Juliann (on LifeStorage.com) at Life Storage, State College, PA (#923)
"The Manager at our facility, Tracie O'Connor, was always there when we visited the office. She was consistently friendly and helpful. We will definitely recommend this location to our friends!"
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars Trevor (on LifeStorage.com) at Life Storage, State College, PA (#923)
"Life Storage in State College PA made the usually stressful process of moving convenient and cost effective. I'd happily do business with your company again and will recommend you to anyone looking for storage services"
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars Michael Aldrich (on Google) at Life Storage, State College, PA (#923)
"Fantastic customer service! Mike (manager) goes above and beyond to help. If you need storage in State College, this is the place!"
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars Trevor Bero (on Google) at Life Storage, State College, PA (#923)
"Very highly recommended. Excellent customer service and great prices. Rented their moving truck for the easiest, most convenient move I've ever had. You won't find better facilities or staff anywhere else."
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars Patrick (on LifeStorage.com) at Life Storage, State College, PA (#923)
"My experience with Life Storage far exceeded any expectations I had for the impact that storage units could make. In a time that has been challenging for so many with facing the uncertainties of the pandemic, Mike and Traci did everything they possible could to accommodate our needs. Their professionalism and customer focused care has made Life Storage stand out far above other storage options."
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars Lindsey Chandler (on Google) at Life Storage, State College, PA (#923)
"I have used this Life Storage for two moves. Both times I had a great experience. Clean, good-sized units and they often have deals or can help make sure that you are renting exactly what you need for as long as you need to. The moving truck is also a plus! I wouldn't think to rent anywhere else with great experiences here. I have spoken with both Mike and Tracie and they are both friendly and prompt. Overall super satisfied!!"
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars Jennifer Martin (on Google) at Life Storage, State College, PA (#923)
"Mike and Tracie are very kind and provide excellent customer service. The facility offers a wide range of storage sizes as well as a box truck to rent at a competitive price. The only down side to the facility is the dumpsters (at no fault to the staff), they're just always full."
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars Brett Yoh (on Google) at Life Storage, State College, PA (#923)
"Great facility, excellent customer service from the staff and were very helpful. Highly recommend."
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars Michelle Gallagher (on Google) at Life Storage, State College, PA (#923)
"Mike is friendly and professional and has provided exemplary service with every interaction weve had. No relation, but he has treated me like family. Highly recommend this location."
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars Nadine Pacheco (on Google) at Life Storage, State College, PA (#923)
"Mike Gallagher and the Life Storage Company at State College, Pennsylvania are a God send. During this pandemic, all of my daughters belongings were locked in her dorm room and we live 4 hours away. With the uncertainty of when we would be allowed to retrieve her belongings, I called Life Storage for some options. Mike not only calmed me down and talked me off the ledge, but he was so patient in helping me to secure a storage space. Mike continued to check in with me to find out how we were doing while also holding the storage space for me until we were ready. Thank you to Mike and Life Storage for being so decent and understanding during a time when that is not always the case."
Rated 1.0 out of 5 stars Jenifer Asbell (on Google) at Life Storage, State College, PA (#923)
"This place refused to call me back so I could make arrangements with my life falling apart to get my stuff out before I couldn't afford to get it out!"
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars E Beeler (on Google) at Life Storage, State College, PA (#923)
"Exploring the need for storage in the area. Mike was extremely friendly and helpful with questions. Convenient, secure and very reasonable price."
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars Jared Box Intern (on Google) at Life Storage, State College, PA (#923)
"I cannot say enough about Mike and Tracie. They have been so incredibly kind and helpful. I am over at the locker at least once a week and I am always greeting with a friendly hello, a smile and a wave. We store completed Jared Boxes in a locker. Life Storage has generously donated a locker for us to store our Jared Boxes. In addition, the use of of one additional locker over the holiday is so appreciated. A Jared Box is a plastic shoebox filled with games and toys and fun activities. Boxes are delivered to on a regular basis to local hospitals. The use of this storage locker has been such an amazing help. I would highly recommend Life Storage. Cindy Kolarik, The Jared Box Project www.thejaredbox.com"
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars Jodi Ehrensberger (on Google) at Life Storage, State College, PA (#923)
"Mike and Tracie are the best. I have to go to our locker weekly and without a doubt I know I will be greeted with a smile and wave as I come and go. Our non-profit (The Jared Box Project) has been lucky enough to find a space here to store completed Jared Boxes until the hospitals needs them. When the weather hasn't been the greatest (freezing temperatures) and I need a little extra help with our lock, they are there to help me out without asking a question. The use of the storage locker has been a tremendous help to our organization. I highly recommend Life Storage to anyone looking for storage options."
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Q: Integrate ODE with Leapfrog $f:\mathbb{R}^n\to\mathbb{R}$ is a function with gradient $g(x)$ and Hessian $H(x)$.
My initial conditions are $(x_0, v_0)$. I would like to discretize this system of ODEs
$$
\begin{align}
\dot x(t) &= v(t) \\
\dot v(t) &= a(x(t), v(t)) && \text{where } \qquad a(t, x(t)) = - \frac{v(t)^\top H(x(t)) v(t)}{||g(x(t))||} g(x(t))
\end{align}
$$
How can I do that? According to Wikipedia I could use the Leapfrog integrator, which would look like this
$$
\begin{align}
v_{t + \delta/2} &= v_t + \frac{\delta}{2} a(x_t, v_t) \\
x_{t + \delta} &= x_t + \frac{\delta}{2} v_{t+\delta/2} \\
v_{t + \delta} &= v_{t+\delta/2} + \frac{\delta}{2}a(x_{t+\delta}, v_{t+\delta})
\end{align}
$$
However it seems that the leapfrog can't be used for cases where the acceleration depends on the velocity? Is this true? In that case, what would a good scheme look like? In the notes I am reading they use
$$
\begin{align}
x_{t+\delta/2} &= x_t + \frac{\delta}{2} v_t \\
v_{t+\delta} &= v_t + \delta a(x_{t+\delta/2}, v_t) \\
x_{t+\delta} &= x_{t+\delta/2} + \frac{\delta}{2}v_{t+\delta/2}
\end{align}
$$

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