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In the mid-February 2010 edition of Farm Industry News (page 24), I reported that ethanol is not a water hog. The short article noted that as production technology has advanced, ethanol plants now use an average of less than four gallons of water to produce a gallon of ethanol, down from about 10 gallons of water need to produce the same amount of ethanol a decade ago.
The article also pointed out that it can take from three to five gallons of water to produce a gallon of gasoline, depending on where conventional oil is sourced.
Just this week, POET, the Sioux Falls, SD-based ethanol producer, announced its plants to decrease water consumption in the production of ethanol by 22 percent in the next five years. POET figures that if successful, it will reduce its water consumption from an average of three gallons to 2.33 gallons to produce each gallon of ethanol. "We have seen tremendous efficiency gains in the 22 years I've been in this business, but we can and will continue to do better," said Jeff Broin, POET CEO this week.
POET reports that the reductions will come from the Total Water Recovery Process that it has installed already in three of its ethanol facilities. These facilities (in Bingham Lake, Minn.; Caro, Mich.; and Hudson, S.D.) now average two to 2.5 gallons of water to produce a gallon of ethanol. At both the Caro and Hudson plants, the company has eliminated wastewater discharge by installing the Total Water Recovery system. The system, which filters and recycles water, saves the Caro plant and the city of Caro more than 118,000 gallons of discharged water per day. It saves the Hudson plant and surrounding community more than 108,000 gallons of discharged water per day.
What's more, water leaving these plants is limited to process steam and water in the ethanol producer's Dakota Gold dried distillers grains.
Looking at Irrigation
POET also reports that it will be surveying its feedstock producers to determine how much of their crops are irrigated.
Sangwon Suh, assistant professor, Bioproducts/Biosystems Engineering, University of Minnesota, says the water issue takes on greater significance in areas where crops are irrigated. He calculates that when both ethanol process water and irrigation are taken into account, its takes 142 gallons of water to produce a gallon of ethanol.
A study conducted by Suh and colleagues at the University of Minnesota highlights the need to promote ethanol development in states with lower irrigation rates. The study, "Water Embodied in Bioethanol in the United States," was published in the March 10 issue of Environmental Science & Technology (http://pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.1021/es8031067).
Since irrigation may be used on crops destined for feed grain or other products, it is impossible to assign the precise amount of water consumed only to ethanol. Improved irrigation water management is critical in areas where water is scarce, add the authors of a related study, "Consumptive Water Use in the Production of Ethanol and Petroleum Gasoline." (M.Wu, M. Mintz, M. Wang and S. Arora, Argonne National Laboratory). The study is available at www.transportation.anl.gov/pdfs/AF/557.pdf.


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"Created by the masterminds at Arkane Studios and published by Bethesda, Dishonored can only be accurately described as a beautiful, evocative masterpiece."
I'm so glad to see that this game is as good as it looked to be.
I can't wait to play it and I hope enough people buy it to show that new IPs that are quality and offer something interesting and fresh are supported!!!
Glad to hear that there is a lengthy narrative after hearing reports of people completing it in 4 hours.
I have high hopes for this game. Can't wait to pick up my copy this week.
The best thing about it is that new IPs continue to shine through the sea of sequels.
Fresh is what I want and fresh is what I'm getting finally. It was starting to look like the gaming industry was turning into Hollywood rehashing and remaking :D
meh.. looks like a cross game between bioshock and assassin creed. nothing new.

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HONOLULU (AP) - In a symbolic step, President Barack Obama has signed up for health insurance through the new exchanges created by his health care overhaul.
The White House says Obama signed up through the Washington, D.C., marketplace over the weekend. Because he signed up in private, without reporters present, it was unclear whether Obama encountered any of the website glitches that millions of other Americans have experienced.
The White House said Obama selected a plan at the less-expensive "bronze" level.
Obama will continue receiving health care through the military. But when he signed the Affordable Care Act into law in 2010, the White House pledged Obama would personally participate. The White House says he enrolled to show support for the marketplaces.
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Alert 2008-2
Subject: Fictitious Cashier's Checks
Date: January 15, 2008
Description: Simmons First National Bank
Fictitious Cashier's Checks of Simmons First National Bank, Pine Bluff, Arkansas
To: Chief Executive Officers of All National Banks; All State Banking Authorities; Chairman, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System; Chairman, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; Director, Office of Thrift Supervision; Conference of State Bank Supervisors; Deputy Comptrollers (districts); Assistant Deputy Comptrollers; District Counsel; and All Examining Personnel
The above-named bank has reported that fictitious cashier's checks issued in the bank's name but using the routing number of Citibank, 022000868 are being presented for payment nationwide in connection with various Internet purchase or overpayment schemes.
These items are fictitious, as Simmons First National Bank does not issue cashier's checks. Checks presented to date have been made payable in varying amounts from $2,000 to $180,000 and may include a bank identifying number on the MICR line of 565501 or 565602. Due to possible variations in appearance of the bank's official items and scams, it is suggested that officials of Simmons First National Bank be contacted to verify authenticity of any of the bank's official items, if received from an unknown or questionable source.
Some of the fictitious instruments are being distributed as payment for properties rented via the Internet. The potential victim will receive a counterfeit check in payment of an offer advertised on the Internet; however, the amount of the check will be for a greater amount than the agreed-upon price. The potential victim is instructed to cash the check at their bank and wire the difference out of the country. Other fictitious checks are being distributed as payment for large dollar items purchased via the Internet. These transactions are targeting companies such as large equipment and truck dealers.
For additional information and guidance and to verify the authenticity of Simmons First National Bank's official items, please contact Lulu Mitchell, Vice President, Branch Administration, 501 Main Street, Pine Bluff, AR 71601, by telephone at (870) 541-1191, by fax at (870) 850-1154, or via e-mail at [firstname.lastname@example.com].
Consumers who receive a fictitious item and associated material should file complaints with the following agencies, as appropriate:
Additional information concerning this matter that you believe should be brought to the attention of the OCC may be forwarded to:
E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
For additional information regarding other types of financial fraud, please visit the OCC's anti-fraud resource at: https://www.occ.gov/topics/consumer-protection/fraud-resources/index-fraud-resources.html.


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PORTLAND, Ore. - Dalton Ritchey threw for three touchdowns and the Pacific Lutheran defense hassled dynamic Lewis & Clark quarterback Keith Welch throughout the game as the Lutes beat the host Pioneers, 31-14, in a Northwest Conference football game played Saturday afternoon at Griswold Stadium.
With the win the Lutes improved to 2-2 overall and 1-1 in the conference, while Lewis & Clark suffered its first defeat to fall to 4-1 overall and 1-1 in the NWC.
While Ritchey was lighting up the air with 273 passing yards and his three touchdowns to as many different receivers, the PLU defense kept the high-scoring Lewis & Clark offense of the scoreboard until late in the third period. By that time the Lutes held a 17-0 lead on the way to their 17th victory over the Pioneers in the last 18 meetings between the teams.
Welch, the senior quarterback who has been the key component in Lewis & Clark's resurgence as a football program, was 26-for-45 for 232 yards with two touchdowns and three interceptions. Known for his ability to scramble and create with his feet, Welch was limited to 16 net yards on 17 carries as Pacific Lutheran sacked him five times. The PLU defense recorded 13 tackles for a total of 42 yards in losses in limiting the Pios to 256 yards of total offense, including just 24 net yards on 32 rushing attempts.
Doug Sullivan finished with two quarterback sacks and both he and Mychael Tuiasosopo had 2 1/2 tackles for loss. Cornerback Tayler Angevine had a par of interceptions and Jonny Volland added his fourth pick of the season for the Lutes.
Pacific Lutheran took a 7-0 lead just 3:50 into the game when Ritchey found Kellen Westering with a 3-yard scoring pass, culminating a four-play, 37-yard drive. Nick Kaylor added a 26-yard field goal in the second quarter as the Lutes took a 10-0 lead into the halftime break.
The next four possessions all resulted in long scoring drives, with each team getting a pair of those.
First, the Lutes put together their most sustained scoring drive of the game to open the second half, going 71 yards on 11 plays with Brandon James taking a pitch around the right end for seven yards and the touchdown.
Trailing 17-0, Lewis & Clark finally put together a scoring drive of its own, moving 72 yards on 10 plays with Welch finding Jacob Constantino with a 24-yard scoring toss.
PLU answered right back when Kyle Warner broke free behind the Pios defense to haul in a 69-yard catch-and-run scoring pass from Ritchey. Warner, a sophomore wide receiver, had a massive day for the Lutes with nine catches for 195 yards.
Welch then led his team on an impressive 18-play, 81-yard drive that took 5:39 off of the clock. Evan Stanbro caught a 4-yard pass from Welch that made the score 24-14 with 10:28 remaining.
With the clock running down to the final minute, Sullivan recovered a fumble at the Lewis & Clark 7-yard line, and the Lutes scored on the next play when Ritchey passed to Austin Hilliker. That touchdown came with 1:00 remaining and iced the win for the visitors.
PLU finished the game with 436 yards of offense and 21 first downs. Brandon James gained 81 rushing yards on 13 carries to lead the ground game, and Niko Madison added 44 yards on seven carries.
Ritchey found seven different receivers with his passes, including his nine connections with Warner.
A total of five different PLU players - Greg Hibbard, Jordan Patterson, Derrik Larsen, Tuiasosopo, and Angevine - finished with six tackles apiece.
The Lutes return to conference action at 1 p.m. next Saturday when they meet the Pacific Boxers in Forest Grove, Ore.


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Film Review: 12 Years A SlaveAn artful triumph by director Steve McQueen and the most unforgiving account of slavery to date, led by brilliant and physically demanding performances from Chiwetel Ejiofor and Michael Fassbender.
There is a certain perception that settles into one's consciousness upon seeing "based on a true story" on the screen at the start of a film. Inevitably, knowing what you're about to see really took place at some point in time will alter your viewing experience. Especially when the events are tied to a horrific slice of history (such as the Holocaust or slavery) whose damage on society still carries discernible evidence that reflects upon our contemporary existence.
Thus, Steve McQueen's 12 Years a Slave, which tells the true story of Solomon Northup—a freeborn family man from Saratoga Springs, New York—as he is kidnapped in 1841 and sold into slavery to Louisiana, already inflicts a substantial emotional dread, even on paper. Yet watching this film adapted from Northup's 1853 memoir by John Ridley proves to be an encounter like no other. Harrowing, raw and unapologetic, 12 Years a Slave is the most unforgiving and crucial account of this horrific era that I have witnessed onscreen.
Surely, this segment of American history has been depicted in popular cinema a number of times before, with two mainstream titles being examples in recent memory. Quentin Tarantino's Django Unchained is still fresh in our minds as a gruesome revenge fantasy. Spielberg's masterful Lincoln was also released just last year and has been thematically compared to his Amistad, since both envelop a procedural story structure set in the same era. However, McQueen's film isn't necessarily a companion to any of these titles due to one simple fact: Before any wrongs can be righted—as Django Unchained, Lincoln and Amistad all focus on the redeeming process of making it right in historical or fantastical fashions—one man has to spend exactly 12 years in bondage, enduring a most unimaginable cruelty where he goes from being a human being to someone's owned possession overnight.
And make no mistake; McQueen isn't about to make it easy for you to stomach any of it. As he dials up the cruelty he allows onscreen gradually with very necessary images that don't leave any room for sugar-coating historical facts, his unflinching eye toward telling stories of physical suffering and emotional endurance (which he displayed with his earlier films Hunger and Shame) is once again at work here while the camera fixates on every detail to brutal effect. This signature visual aesthetic, in his third collaboration with director of photography Sean Bobbitt, raises 12 Years a Slave to a level of immediacy and essentiality; and it is perhaps the reason the film has been called the Schindler's List of slavery movies by many (including me).
Huge credit belongs to the extraordinary cast led by Chiwetel Ejiofor (as Northup, renamed Platt Hamilton during his trade) in invoking this level of urgency. Ejiofor's face, especially in the film's triumphant finale, is a study of emotional and physical exhaustion, with his "motivation to exist" transforming from surviving to living throughout his enslavement, as he changes hands among a number of slave owners played by Paul Giamatti, Benedict Cumberbatch and Michael Fassbender. The always-brilliant Fassbender's corporeal portrayal of Edwin Epps—the most malicious of Northup's owners—not only paints a shocking image of a sadistic man (which, at times, you wish to un-see), but also a mindset where crimes like his were normalized and committed for enjoyment.
Perhaps the most unforgettable moments are delivered during a climactic scene between Epps, Platt and Patsey (played by the excellent newcomer Lupita Nyong'o)—a beautiful slave whom Epps both rages upon and desires—in which Platt is ordered to whip Patsey and forced to abandon the dignity he strives to maintain even as a dehumanized object of this mindset.
One would expect Hans Zimmer's often-bombastic musical sensibilities to overshadow the integrity of McQueen's work, yet his score proves to be an effective and crucial ingredient to the story's dramatic arc—which touches impenitent and emotional ends—when coupled with songs sung by the slaves.
12 Years a Slave is a landmark film, complete with a terrific ensemble (Paul Dano, Sara Paulson and Brad Pitt need to be mentioned in certain key roles), and the vision and skill required to do justice to such historically complex material. It is one of those rare pieces of art that all its successors taking a shot at the same topic will be measured against.


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Commission staff will investigate the matter and will hold a public meeting on Jan. 25, 2019.
According to a report by the Government Ethics Commission, Mark Owenby and Michelle Page purchased the property in December 2016. The couple began developing a medical marijuana growing operation, including constructing a large greenhouse.
Templeton also said Lindsey made photocopies of the property owners' Oregon Medical Marijuana Program cards and permits.
Templeton asserted that Lindsey went to several county departments searching for possible illegalities at the property.
He also alleged that Lindsey's actions were being made in part because he feared the marijuana operation would reduce home values in the area.


text: Job Discussion Forums :: View topic - How easy to earn this much next year? (already in chile) Get TEFL Certified & Start Your Adventure Today! Job Discussion Forums"The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Students and Teachers from Around the World!" FAQ Search Memberlist Usergroups Register Profile Log in to check your private messages Log in How easy to earn this much next year? (already in chile) Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Chile View previous topic :: View next topic Author Message dackinatorJoined: 17 Sep 2010Posts: 105 Posted: Sat Nov 12, 2011 11:49 pm Post subject: How easy to earn this much next year? (already in chile) I currently work for a private school in santiago, a standard 25 hour contract and get roughly 850mil per month (720mil after tax). I'll finish my first year contract in December, but for scheduling problems I cant stay with my current school. So I'm planning to come back to santiago (from england) on a tourist visa and try to find work elsewhere. Working at other schools, privately, or a mixture. How easy should it be for me to maintain my current income? I know there are plenty of places hiring here. But I have no idea if 720 luca a high or low income for a teacher here. I have a couple of private lessons and get 15mil per hour for them, which is actually double what my school pays per hour. But its only a few hours per week, and I doubt I could find many more at that rate. Back to top DiaJoined: 09 Apr 2008Posts: 92 Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2012 12:10 am Post subject: that would be a very GOOD (i.e. high end payscale) FULL TIME job in valparaiso/vina. Santiago pays a lot more, i know. Most people I talk to there do make that much, though its usually after some effort....start your job search asap, perhaps the schools in the same network as the one you were working in would be a great jump start, the other employees should have tons of contacts which you should be able to use given you say youre only leaving for scheduling conflicts. Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Chile All times are GMT Page 1 of 1 Jump to: Select a forum Where to Begin----------------General DiscussionNewbie ForumCurrent Events ForumTechnology ForumOnline Teaching Forum Africa Forums----------------General Africa Forum Asia Forums----------------CambodiaChina (Job-related Posts Only)China (Off-Topic)Hong KongIndiaIndonesiaJapanMalaysiaPhilippinesSingaporeTaiwanThailandGeneral Asia ForumVietnam Caribbean Forums----------------General Caribbean Forum Europe Forums----------------Czech RepublicFranceGermanyGreeceItalyMacedonia and the BalkansPolandRomaniaRussia & C.I.S.SpainTurkeyUkraineUnited KingdomGeneral Europe Forum Latin America Forums----------------ArgentinaBrazilChileColombiaCosta RicaMexicoMexico (off-topic)PeruGeneral Latin America Forum The Middle East Forums----------------BahrainEgyptIsraelKuwaitOmanQatarSaudi ArabiaUnited Arab EmiratesGeneral Middle East Forum North America Forums----------------General North America Forum Oceania----------------Australia/New Zealand You cannot post new topics in this forumYou cannot reply to topics in this forumYou cannot edit your posts in this forumYou cannot delete your posts in this forumYou cannot vote in polls in this forum This page is maintained by the one and only Dave Sperling. Contact Dave's ESL Cafe Copyright © 2018 Dave Sperling. All Rights Reserved. Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2002 phpBB Group Teaching Jobs in China


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RIDGECREST — For the first time this season, the Burroughs volleyball team can celebrate a positive result on its home court.
RIDGECREST — For the first time this season, the Burroughs volleyball team can celebrate a positive result on its home court. The Burros beat Silverado in four sets 25-14, 25-17, 23-25, 25-19 at the Burroughs Barn Tuesday night to continue an undefeated start in league play.
"The girls came in confident tonight and we started off strong at home," Burros head coach Michele Lazaro said. "That was our goal — start strong at home, show everything we've been working on and handle the crowd."
Burroughs (7-4, 3-0 DSL) took the first two sets in decisive fashion. In both sets, the Burros used an early run to jump in front of Silverado and stayed in front of the Hawks with solid serving.
In the third set, Burroughs built a 20-12 lead and appeared poised to complete the sweep before letting its lead slip away. Silverado narrowed the eight-point gap with a 7-2 run, and rallied from down 23-20 to take the set.
Silverado scored the last five points of the third set, sparked by a run from outside hitter Jasmin Hubbard. Hubbard served aces on three of the last four points, including the set-ender that gave the Hawks momentum headed into the fourth set.
"She served tough, and we let up and lost focus a little bit — I think we thought we had it," Lazaro said. "It's a learning curve for us — we have to know that this is varsity and if we let up teams are going to come back on us."
Burroughs erased an early deficit in the fourth set, and took command with an 11-2 run capped by a pair of kills from outside hitter Allie Sliva. The Burros had a 12-4 lead after that run, and led by at least three points the rest of the way to close out the match.
"We controlled that set pretty well," Lazaro said. "There were a couple of tough hits by Hubbard — she was going line on us and we knew it. We just needed to stop her or make her make unforced errors."
Outside hitter Michaela Metcalf had a team-high 19 kills in the victory to go along with 12 digs, seven service points and three aces. Sliva finished with 16 kills, 25 digs and two aces; both hitters paced the team — and each other — throughout the match.
"They come through when they need to, and they are really working on their composure and trying to pick each other up," Lazaro said.
Setter Chantia Jennings recorded 37 assists and 12 digs. The senior also won 10 service points and served four aces.
"They definitely were trying to go to Chantia as much as they could," Lazaro said. "She served outstanding and she just worked hard the whole match."
Other offensive standouts for Burroughs included middle hitter Megan Smith (11 service points, two aces, four kills) and defensive specialist Laurie Orbita (nine service points, three aces). Defensively, libero Rebecca Floyd had 24 digs and 25 serve receives — the junior has been playing well during the Burros' recent win streak.
"Rebecca got some really tough digs and she just had the biggest smile on her face — that's awesome and that's what you want," Lazaro said. "She is working hard, reading the hitters and making the right calls."
With the victory, Burroughs has now won three straight matches to start league play. On Tuesday night, the Burros duplicated the success they had in road victories last week to notch their first home win of the season.
"It's awesome — as a coach you can't be happier, but we still can't take these teams lightly," Lazaro said. "We're practicing hard and we're competing at practice so we can come out here and play to win."
Burroughs continues DSL play at home on Thursday against Victor Valley at 5:30 p.m. The Burros play their next three matches at the Burroughs Barn.


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The front of the car. There was a tiny fountain on the hood, which you can see when you click on the photo, all the better to appreciate the detail of this creation.
Now we see the back of the car. Again please be sure to click.
I am so impressed by the vision of its creator and the effort involved in bring it to fruition.


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Energy Conservation: Make a Master Plan to Cut Down Your Electricity Bill
However, the good news is that a little bit of conscientious saving and some commonsense can go a lot way in cutting down on power demands drastically. Not only does that reduce the pressure on energy production and subsequently pollution, it could slash our household electricity bills by as much as half!
How to Reduce Your Electricity Consumption
Did you know, your TV could consume up to 25 per cent of its total power requirement when on standby? Or that 85 per cent of the electricity consumed by your VCR is when it is not running? Or if every home in the UK used three compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs), it would save enough power to supply all street lighting in the UK for a year?
Startling facts indeed. It does not take much to start cutting down on our electricity demands. If you make an effort through a few simple changes in your lifestyle, you will be surprised at the amount of money you could save.
Listed below are a few suggestions to get you going:
- When buying appliances, look for energy efficiency.
- Reducing your thermostat by 1 degree Celsius can cut down your electricity bills by 10 per cent.
- Running a maximum-load wash in your washing machine is more efficient than two half-loads.
- Use compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) instead of ordinary light bulbs. They use a fraction of the power and last up to 10 times longer. If each household in the UK used three CFLs, it would save enough electricity to supply all street lighting in the UK for a year.
- Turn off computers when not in use.


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Registration Open for Quincy Community Theatre's Fall Education Classes
Registration for Quincy Community Theatre's Fall Education Classes is now open to all interested Tri-State students and adults. Each sensational class is specifically designed help actors reach new heights both on and offstage—all the while having a blast in a creative and engaging environment. Plus, all classes are taught by QCT Student Theatre Director Brandon Thomsen, or other professional guest instructors!
This Fall's classes include:
- "Broadway Bound!" where students (GRADES 4-7) will learn a dance number from a Broadway musical each week. Students will present their work to family in an informal performance at the final class. Thursdays: September 5-26 (4-5:30 PM). Guest Instructor: Mindy Holthaus. Tuition: $65
- "It's Not Me; It's YOU—An Acting Class for Adults," training adults (Ages 18 & Up) how to put the focus on their acting partners by playing objectives and fighting through obstacles. Tuesdays: September 17-October 15 (7:30-9 PM). Tuition: $65
- "Wake up an Actor," a one-time, three-hour session giving students (GRADES 8-12) an exciting crash-course in acting utilizing theatre games, exercises, and improvisation. Saturday, September 28 (10 AM-1 PM). Tuition: $30
- "Audition Day," helping performers (GRADES 4-12) explore the fine art of auditioning with the goal to become more confident at their next audition. This class is highly recommended for students hoping to audition for QCT's Family/Student Theatre winter musical. Monday, November 11 (9 AM-2 PM). Tuition: $50
- "Acting down the Yellow Brick Road," allowing children (GRADES K-3) to let their acting skills and imaginations soar over the rainbow as they portray the famous characters from the classic story The Wizard of Oz. Participants will also have the chance to see "behind the scenes" of QCT's production of The Wizard of Oz. Saturday, November 16 (10-11:30 AM). Tuition: $20
Limited scholarships and discounts are available for all QCT classes. For more information about the classes or to view the registration form online, visit 1qct.org or call 217.222.3209.


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Transcribers may have noticed the recent influx of Welsh headstones. When BillionGraves first started to get a lot of photos from Sweden, one of our users provided information to help us transcribe Swedish stones. Luckily one of the individuals uploading photos from Wales has supplied a similar primer that explains phrases and words that commonly appear on Welsh headstones. Below are list of months, weekdays, family relations, feminine and masculine possessive forms, plural possessive forms, notes of affection (usually found in the epitaph), preliminary statements (also common in epitaphs), and other key words and phrases.
You'll notice that some words appear in more than one form. For example, son appears as both mab and fab. This is because in Welsh, certain letters undergo a sound mutation when combined with other sounds. Thus mab means son when the word stands alone, but in a phrase like her beloved son it appears as fab (ei hannwyl fab) because the M sound mutates to an F (which, in Welsh, sounds like the English V—are you confused yet?).
(Note: Even though this post will give you translations for some Welsh words, please transcribe the stone in the original language; you can add the English translation in the description box if you so choose. Most of these are listed to help you determine which words on the stone are names and how to determine the birth and death dates.)
Months of the Year
Welsh: English
Ionawr: January
Chwefror: February
Mawrth: March
Ebrill: April
Mai: May
Mehefin: June
Gorffennaf/Gorphenaf: July
Awst: August
Medi: September
Hydref: October
Tachwedd: November
Rhagfyr: December
Days of the Week
Dydd Llun: Monday
Dydd Mawrth: Tuesday
Dydd Mercher: Wednesday
Dydd Iau: Thursday
Dydd Gwener: Friday
Dydd Sadwrn: Saturday
Dydd Sul: Sunday
Family Relations
Baban: Baby
Brawd: Brother
Cefnder: Cousin (Male)
Chwaer: Sister
Cyfnither: Cousin (Female)
Gwraig: Wife
Gwr: Husband
Mab: Son
Mam: Mother
Mam-gu: Grandmother
Merch: Daughter
Nai: Nephew
Nain: Grandmother
Nith: Niece
Plant: Children
Plentyn: Child
Priod: Spouse
Tad: Father
Tad-cu: Grandfather
Taid: Grandfather
Wyr: Grandson
Wyres: Granddaughter
Feminine Possessive Forms
Ei gwr: Her husband
Ei mab: Her son
Ei merch: Her daughter
Ei mherch: Her daughter
Ei phlentyn: Her spouse
Ei phriod: Her spouse
Ei hannwyl blentyn: Her beloved child
Ei hannwyl briod: Her beloved spouse
Ei hannwyl fab: Her beloved son
Ei hannwyl ferch: Her beloved daughter
Ei hannwyl wr: Her beloved husband
Masculine Possessive Forms
Ei blentyn - His child
Ei briod - His Spouse
Ei fab - His son
Ei ferch - His daughter
Ei Wraig - His wife
Ei annwyl blentyn - His beloved child
Ei annwyl briod - His beloved spouse
Ei annwyl fab - His beloved Son
Ei annwyl ferch - His beloved daughter
Ei annwyl wraig - His beloved wife
Plural Possessive Forms
Eu mab: Their son
Eu baban: Their baby
Eu merch: Their daughter
Eu plenty: Their child
Eu hannwyl blentyn: Their beloved child
Eu hannwyl fab: Their beloved son
Eu hannwyl faban: Their beloved baby
Eu hannwyl ferch: Their beloved daughter
Notes of Affection
Anwyl Blant: the beloved children
Annwyl blentyn: the beloved child
Annwyl briod: the beloved spouse
Annwyl dad: the beloved father
Annwyl fab: the beloved son
Annwyl faban: the beloved baby
Annwyl fam: the beloved mother
Annwyl ferch: the beloved daughter
Annwyl wr: the beloved husband
Annwyl wraig: the beloved wife
Preliminary Statements
Bedd: Grave
Er cof am: In memory of
Er cof tyner am: In tender memory of
Er serchog gof am: In loving memory of
Er serchus gof am: In loving memory of
Gorweddle: The resting place
I gofio'n dyner am: In tender memory of
O dan y garreg hon: Underneath this stone
Yma y claddwyd: Here was buried
Yma y gorwedd: Here lieth
Other Key Words and Phrases for Headstones
Blwyddyn: Year
Corff/Corph: Body
Diwrnod: Day
Dydd: Day
Ganwyd: Born
Gynt o: Formally of
Hefyd: Also
Hunodd yn yr Iesu: Fell asleep in Jesus
Isod: Underneath/Below
Mis: Month
Oed: Age
O'r plwyf hwn: Of this parish
Y dywededig uchod: The above named (Male)
Y Ddywededig uchod: The above named (Female)
Yn 7 mlwydd oed: 7 years old
Yr hwn a fu farw: Who died (Male)
Yr Hon a fu farw: Who died (Female)
Uchod: Above
If you're looking up Welsh words in a dictionary, remember that CH, FF, LL, RH, TH, and DD are all distinct alphabet letters with their own sounds, so words that start with CH will be found in the CH section of a dictionary, not the C section, etc.
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Feb. 8, 2007
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - The MIT women's basketball team fell to 3-18 on the year and 0-10 in the NEWMAC following a 57-41 loss to WPI on Wednesday. Michal Ruchelsman paced the Engineers with 10 points, equaling her season-high mark set earlier this season at Emmanuel College.
The majority of the first half was closely played as WPI held a 17-11 advantage with 8:46 remaining. After four minutes of scoreless play, a lay-up by Ruchelsman narrowed MIT's deficit to four. WPI responded with a 9-4 spurt to close the frame and enter the intermission with a 26-17 lead.
WPI carried the momentum into the second stanza with its margin remaining in double-figures throughout the half. The hosts extended their lead to 19 on two occasions, the last time occurring with 2:33 left to play.
Clara Yuan bolstered MIT's offense with seven points while Sharon Prange and Christa Margossian both posted six points. Prange collected seven rebounds and two blocks as Margossian grabbed six caroms.


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Proposed new state in northern Colorado gains traction
A proposal backed by several Colorado counties to form a new state called North Colorado is getting public support.
More than four dozen people showed up Thursday at the first public meeting to discuss a proposal to form a 51st state. Nearly all of them said they support secession.
The Greeley Tribune reports people from Weld, Morgan, Logan, Sedgwick, Phillips, Washington, Yuma and Kit Carson counties are included in the discussion.
I think people, when they feel disenfranchised, when they feel that their voices are not being heard, I think thats a problem in a representative form of government, Weld County commissioner Sean Conway was quoted as saying.
The U.S. Constitution requires that legislatures must first approve any state that is to be created within its jurisdiction.
The five Weld County commissioners at the meeting said they support including the 51st state initiative on the county's ballot in November, The Greeley Tribune reported.
Commissioners say legislative efforts to crack down on energy drilling and gun laws are prime reasons for the movement.
We believe theres an attack on oil and gas, commissioner Barbara Kirkmeyer said. We believe theres an attack on agriculture. I dont think those down in Denver understand any of it.
The commissioners have also expressed concern about the lack of funding for infrastructure and education. They claim there is a disconnect between rural voters and legislators on issues such as water and energy production.
Three additional meetings have been scheduled to allow the public to comment on the secession proposal, according to the report.
More info at the related link: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013...lorado-backed/
Did you ever notice, when you put the 2 words ' The' and ' IRS ' together it spells 'Theirs...'? Tis the season............
WHAT??? WHY??? and no I didn't click on the FAUX NEWS link... smh.
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Effectively Handling Vapor Intrusion In Van Buren, ArKansas
One of the major environmental risks facing residents of Van Buren AR is vapor intrusion. The process of vapor intrusion is caused by contaminated soil or groundwater that lies beneath a building's foundation. The contaminants located beneath the foundation can slowly migrate into the structure, which can have a negative effect on the overall indoor air quality. Any type of opening in the foundation or walls of a basement is a potential source of vapor intrusion into the building. There are several different pollutants that can affect indoor environments via vapor intrusion, including volatile organic compounds (VOCs), PCE, radon, methane, TCE, and mercury. These are all common problems in Van Buren and surrounding ArKansas areas.
The accumulation of these compounds in a building or home due to vapor intrusion presents several potential hazards. Short term exposure to high levels of contaminants can cause health problems, breathing difficulties and even pose a safety hazard in the case of explosive compounds. High levels of pollutants can also produce foul odors in the dwelling, which are most noticeable on the lower floor or in the basement. One concern about Van Buren, AR vapor intrusion is long term exposure to low levels of contamination from vapor intrusion potentially causing chronic health conditions. Accumulation of airborne pollutants due to vapor intrusion requires swift and effective treatment to ensure the highest air quality indoors.
One of the most effective mitigation methods for vapor intrusion problems is sub-slab-depressurization. This process allows an exit point for the pollution entering from vapor intrusion. A vent pipe is installed through the basement floor, or the slab foundation in an above grade home. Most often, a four inch PVC pipe is installed through the concrete slab and a small area of the soil or substrate beneath the house is removed to produce a chamber under the hole. Van Buren ArKansas Vapor Intrusion Specialists often use this method of remediation to correct this problem.
Once the vent pipe is installed in the floor, additional PVC tubing is used to direct the flow of air to the highest point in the structure, typically in the attic. A strong fan is attached to the end of the tubing, which creates suction to draw the harmful vapors outdoors and counteract the vapor intrusion. The size of fan that is required is determined by the type of soil the dwelling is built on and the total length from the vent pipe to the fan. The exhaust of the fan is routed outside, above the roof and away from any operable windows to prevent the risk of the contaminants entering back into the home. These are requirements of Van Buren, AR vapor intrusion guidance.
After the installation of a sub-slab-depressurization system, cracks and gaps in the foundation should also be addressed to fully minimize the impact of vapor intrusion. Most basements in Van Buren have some cracks due to settling and holes from the entry of utility lines. These areas should be carefully sealed in order to provide the most effective reduction in vapor intrusion.
Vapor intrusion in ArKansas is a serious problem for a home or business owner, and must be treated carefully to assure the highest air quality possible. Utilizing sub-slab-depressurization is a practical and efficient way of handling vapor intrusion. This venting method produces the best results out of the available options for treating vapor intrusion. When properly installed, this system drastically reduces the effects of the pollutant and improves the indoor air quality.
For more information about preventing the encroachment of vapors into your building or home, contact Van Buren ArKansas Vapor Intrusion Systems at 1-800-420-3881 or (800) 667-2366
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New Delhi, Nov 12: Visiting President Hamid Karzai on Monday urged Indian companies to invest in Afghanistan, with India's leader saying economic development in the war-torn country would contribute to stability in the region.
"Investment opportunities are better today in Afghanistan, a country that is more confident of its future," Karzai said at a news conference with India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
Karzai's five-day visit was also being viewed as a bid to shore up security in the faction-ridden region before the planned departure of most NATO troops in 2014.
India has invested more than $2 billion on Afghan infrastructure, including building highways and hospitals and setting up rural electricity projects. New Delhi is hoping to gain some influence in the country post-2014, when Afghan forces become responsible for the entire country's security.
Singh said his talks with Karzai had covered bilateral relations and regional security.
"I reiterated to President Karzai our belief that Afghanistan's regional economic integration will contribute to the overall prosperity and stability in the region," Singh told reporters after the talks.
Karzai, who arrived in India over the weekend, said one of his priorities during the visit was to urge Indian companies to invest in his country.
"Indian businessmen need not shy away. The Chinese came five to six years before you and they have already got two or three major contracts," Karzai told Indian business leaders in Mumbai on Sunday.
"You should come in large numbers," he said.
The two leaders also reviewed the strategic partnership agreement that the two countries signed last year, Indian officials said.
India is also helping the Afghan government rebuild its police forces, judiciary and diplomatic services. Small batches of Afghan soldiers are also undergoing training at military schools in India, although officials are wary about disclosing the numbers.
"India is involved in capacity building in various fields including the security sector," said Yash Sinha, a top official in India's ministry of external affairs. He refused to disclose how many Afghan soldiers had been trained in India.
India and Afghanistan are careful that their cooperation efforts are not viewed as a threat by Pakistan, which lies sandwiched between the two.
The governments of India and Afghanistan share a mutual distrust of Pakistan, making them likely allies. Afghanistan says Pakistan contributes to Afghan instability by offering a safe haven to Taliban insurgents. India accuses Pakistan of harboring and nurturing terrorists who have carried out attacks in India.
Karzai has been a frequent visitor to India. The Afghan president, who earned his college degree in India, has visited New Delhi more than a half dozen times in the past few years, most recently in October 2011.


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Sit down for this, people: I came across a touching story this week.
Recent emails suggest that mouthbreathing Notre Dame supporters will find it hard to believe that I have a heart that could be touched, but it's true, and those lobotomized Golden Domers will find out when someone reads this blog to them.
Anyway, I wish the story was mine, but it's ESPN.com's. No matter, it's worth sharing, and pretty timely leading up to SoxFest this weekend.
White Sox pitcher Hector Santiago had his agent call Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., and ask if he could speak to an assembly of kids who are still grieving from the murderous rampage that killed 20 schoolmates and six adults last month.
This wasn't the White Sox calling up Sandy Hook and saying they would send somebody, although the organization has a big social heart and I wouldn't doubt if the people in charge thought about it.
No, this was Santiago on his own.
That might seem like a small distinction to you, but it remains a big deal to the people at Sandy Hook and St. Rose of Lima Church. They certainly have welcomed bigger names than Santiago. Who wouldn't be bigger than Santiago? I'm not saying that to be mean. I'm just evaluating his name brand realistically.
Heck, just compare Santiago to others in the Sox bullpen, and you see when I mean. Then when you compare Santiago to, say, Mia Hamm and Landon Donovan and MLS stars who staged a "Soccer Night in Newtown,'' you can see the pecking order.
But the people there talk about Santiago as a Hall-of-Fame human precisely because he did it on his own. Not a big name. Not making a big deal out of it. Just an instinctive act by a guy who wants to start a foundation someday.
People quoted in the story speak of Santiago's heartfelt need to be there and his genuine interest in doing whatever he could do to help the kids get back to being kids.
So, once arrangements were made earlier this month, Santiago, who has a Facebook page called "Santiago's Soldiers'' that is aimed at kids, drove to St. Rose of Lima Church near the school and gave students a chance to meet a major-league ballplayer. He brought photos and a Sharpie and signed for everyone.
But most importantly, he brought himself and his story: a 30th-round draft choice who kicked around Single A for three years and neared the end of his career when he learned to throw the screwball. He made the majors, he has struck out Alex Rodriguez and Robinson Cano, and he has won and saved games for the Sox.
Who knows where Santiago's career goes now, but he overcame some tough times to make the show, and that was the point he made to the Sandy Hook kids.
"I remember going to ballgames when I was a kid, and it was the best thing ever,'' Santiago said. "If kids have a chance to meet you off the field in person and interact with you, it can brighten a day. You can help them fight and push them and make them better.''
The online account indicates Santiago did exactly that. Then he drove home to New Jersey, having turned a small act of compassion into a big day for kids who could use it.
Hector Santiago, your table is ready.


text: Here is godless geekette Gia Grillo, known to Atheist Experience and Non-Prophets fans for co-hosting guerrilla NPR episodes 9.6 and 9.9 with me last summer, and for terrorizing Christian sidewalk evangelists on the streets of Hoboken, all decked out in cephalo-chic finery for the Coney Island Mermaid Parade (that link may not be worksafe, btw, heads up). Who says atheists don't have fun, especially when honoring the majesty of the Old Ones just to be on the safe side? Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn and all that. So while PZ would I'm sure wholeheartedly approve, the whole affair does look kind of gay, so I imagine Charlie would totally stay home. (Or…not?)


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PRESEASON EXPECTATIONS: The Mets knew they had pitching issues entering spring training, so by definition they expected a need for emergency starters. They opened the season with Mike Pelfrey, Johan Santana, R.A. Dickey, Jon Niese and Dillon Gee as their rotation. Santana and Niese were coming off injuries, and nobody knew what to expect from Pelfrey and Gee. Veteran Chris Young was signed for the inevitable insurance and closed the season in the rotation. The Mets forecasted starts for Matt Harvey and Jenrry Mejia, but most likely as September call-ups. The Mets figured they had Miguel Batista, Jenrry Mejia and Jeurys Familia to make emergency starts in the event of injuries.
WHAT THEY GOT: Injuries claimed Pelfrey, Santana and Gee, and before it was over eight other pitchers started 58 games for the Mets. That's roughly a third of their games. That, as much as any other statistic, explains this season. Young, who was signed in March, made 20 starts after recovering from shoulder surgery. He proved to be a reliable innings eater, so much, in fact, that it might earn him a contract elsewhere. Veterans who gobble up innings are always valuable. Harvey was so impressive in his shot that he's going into next season in the rotation. For those not yet earmarked for a roster spot next season, Jeremy Hefner started 13 games, followed by Batista (5), Collin McHugh (4), Mejia (3), Chris Schwinden (2) and Familia (1). McHugh and Hefner had their moments, both good and bad, but made no lasting impression either way. The most puzzling is Mejia, who was coming off surgery. Although his numbers are better as a starter, the Mets still don't have a long-term plan for him as there are factions in the organization who believe he's better suited coming out of the bullpen. The Mets like Familia's potential, but he was hit hard when he got the ball. McHugh, Hefner and Schwinden did nothing to separate themselves from the pack and Batista was what they expected, a long-man stop-gap.
LOOKING AT 2013: There is a need for Young, but he's low on their priorities, even if the Mets don't tender Pelfrey. Harvey is in the rotation, but ten starts isn't a big window, so who wouldn't be surprised if there's a setback? McHugh, Hefner and Schwinden will probably open the season in the minor leagues and Batista could again be in the bullpen. Familia will be in the minors. The biggest question is Mejia's role. The Mets have confused him by shuttling him between roles. For his own good and that of the team, the Mets should choose a role and stay that course until he proves incapable. Once a highly-touted prospect, Mejia seems to be regressing.


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April 25, 2005
Wheaton College Sports Information
NORTON, Mass. - MIT posted a hard-fought 4-3 victory over NEWMAC foe Wheaton College on Saturday. With the win, the Engineers captured their seventh consecutive regular season crown along the with No. 1 seed heading into the NEWMAC Championship Tournament this weekend. MIT, ranked 10th in the Northeast, saw its overall record improve to 6-3 and conference mark to 5-0, while the Lyons, ranked ninth in the region, move to 14-3 on the season and 4-1 in the NEWMAC.
Wheaton and MIT battled through three tight doubles matches and four three-set singles contest, as the difference proved to be the elusive doubles point. The Engineers claimed the top two doubles matches, including a thrilling come-from-behind victory in the first position. Trailing, 8-7, Evan Tindell and Thomas Dohlman bounced back to post a 9-8 win over Matt Sheers and Payum Payman.
Tech's Mark Egan and Eric Beren earned an 8-6 victory over Nick Potter and Jared Karlebach to clinch the doubles point. The Lyons' Brian Danishevsky and Brad Dressler won 8-5 in the No. 3 position, defeating Kevin Durand and Jonathan Farm.
In singles play, the two teams split the six decisions, but it was Wheaton that showed its resiliency in winning three of the four three-set matches. Sheers downed Dohlman, 6-2, 6-7, 7-5 in the second slot, while Danishevsky beat Egan, 6-3, 4-6, 6-1, at fourth singles. Dropping his first set, 6-4, to Farm, Dressler responded to win 6-3, 6-4 at fifth singles. Payman posted a 6-4 win against Tindell in the top spot, but Tindell emerged victorious with 6-3, 6-4 outcomes in the final sets. Beren and Durand had straight-set wins in the third and sixth slots, respectively.


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Led by freshman Dani Walker, the Lady Bisons broke every Lipscomb school record from NCAA South Regional participation and for the 6000m race distance.
Walker finished 38th, the best ever individual finish for a Lipscomb runner. She led two other LU women, Ashley Lehman 49th and Alex Newby 59th, under the previous Lipscomb best finish of 66th by Ruth Mick in 2004.
Walker also broke the all-time Lipscomb school record for 6000m with a time of 21:14. She led six LU women (Ashley 21:35, Alex 21:49, Louisa Van Batavia 22:06, Tessa Hoefle 22:14, and Cortney Thomas 22:33) under Caitlin Anderson's previous school record of 22:34, set last season. Four of those six women are freshmen,
Lipscomb finished ninth as a team, the best finish in school history by ten places. The previous best was 19th set last year.
"The girls finished the season in style," said head coach Bill Taylor. "We've had a record breaking season from day one and we finished the season with big records.
"We actually had our worst race of the season two weeks ago at Conference. Not a bad race, but just off what we had done all season. Saturday the girls bounced back and really attacked this race. It was fun to watch them really compete hard."
The Lipscomb women entered the meet ranked 9th in the South Region. The ninth place was the best for Atlantic Sun teams, ahead of North Florida (11th), Belmont (16th) and Mercer (21st).
The Lady Bisons team time of 1:49:00.95 was over 7 minutes faster than the previous best, and the average time was almost a minute and a half better than ever before, both besting marks set in 2009.
Four freshmen competed for the Lady Bisons in the meet, the most freshmen on any team in the top 20. Lipscomb was also the only team in the top 15 led by a freshman.
"We are a young team and the future is so incredibly bright for this program," Taylor said. "It keeps getting better and will continue as we strive for the ultimate goals we have set.
"Our freshmen are gaining valuable experience, are learning how to compete and are learning to put races in perspective. I saw a lot of maturing just from two weeks ago. There was more focus, more relaxation, more of a look like they know they are supposed to be here and can do anything."
But Taylor is quick to point out that many of the veteran runners also have distinguished themselves this season.
"Our returners have improved amazingly," Taylor said. "Ashley ran 23:02 for 6k last year. She ran 21:35 this year...1:27 faster! Louisa ran 23:36 last year and 22:06 today, 1:30 faster! And Priya Pappu ran 23:40 last year and 22:52 today. It's been a big team effort for all our success this season. I'm very proud of all 28 women on the team.
"It's funny too. We just finished our season and these girls have two weeks of rest ahead of them. Yet on the bus ride back everyone was talking about how excited they are for next year and how much better they want to be. We have the right culture and foundation set. Now we just need to build something amazing on that foundation."
The Lipscomb men bounced back from a very disappointing conference finish two weeks ago, to post the best team finish in Lipscomb history. The men finished 13th, besting the previous best ever NCAA South Region finish of 16th, set last year.
"We have some key components for a lot of future success," Taylor said. "Our top three guys are sophomores. We are too thin though and really need a good recruiting class to take the step to the next level."
The men were led by Tim Muller who finished 52nd in 32:07. His finish was the third highest ever for LU men, behind Ryan Chastain's finishes of 38th in 2007 and 48th in 2009.
Muller was followed closely by Isaiah Greer and Geoff Musick, in 32:16 and 32:32. Benton Reed, Ashton Fisher and Hunter Hethcoat rounded out Lipscomb's scorers.
"It was nice to see the men rebound from a dreadful conference meet," Taylor said. "Tim and Isaiah really worked well up in the race too. It was one of Isaiah's best races ever.
"Geoff looked a bit off, but really fought hard and actually smoothed out later in the race. It wasn't his best day, but he made the most of it. I really enjoyed watching them race. They worked hard."


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The key
By Dr. Robert Owens
Once an entitlement program is started it never stops. It never shrinks. It never stands still. It always grows. According to the Mainstream Media it's merely rightwing spin to say Obamacare is meant to become a single-payer one-size fits all public option. However, President Obama's own words easily found online plainly tell us this is his goal. When the Best-Congress-Money-Can-Buy returns they'll pass something, calling it Insurance Reform until signed by the Commander-O-Chief when it becomes National Health Care. It'll start small and grow. This is merely the beginning of the re-making of America. Then comes Cap-N-Trade, mandatory pre-K, paid volunteerism, the Fairness Doctrine by any other name, and of course the Key.
The Key to institutionalizing the November Revolution is Comprehensive Immigration Reform. When the Oministration manages to Rahm this through America morphs into the Obamanation. Convincing the Blue-Dogs to rubberstamp legalization for multiple millions of illegal aliens by 2010 brings generations of majorities. In addition, the up-coming 2010 Acorn census plan is to count illegal aliens the same as citizens. Since the original and primary purpose of the census is for the re-apportionment of the House of Representatives this means the number of illegal aliens helps decide who gets how many representatives. This obviously violates the spirit of the Constitution which was written to limit not empower government. If this isn't recognized as illegal and unconstitutional what will be? And if our community organizing bean counters can find the illegal aliens to count them why can't the INS find them to send them home? The door this key opens leads to a Brave New World.
Why do our central planning social engineers want to remake the greatest engine for human advancement ever seen into just another socialist sinkhole? Ask any of them, from the extra-constitutional Commiczars in the White House to your brother-in-law across the table, why the hard-working should be harnessed to the hardly-working and they'll say, because we must take care of the less fortunate.
If these hyper-concerned Liberal/Progressives want to help the less fortunate, what's stopping them? What's holding them back from giving of their own resources and volunteering their own time? Why can't they take in a homeless family or use their food to make meals and feed those in need? Maybe they need a Big Brother government to force them to help others but many people do not. As a person who established several feeding programs in multiple locations feeding thousands and regularly providing groceries and other necessities for families without using government money, I know that coercion isn't needed to inspire people to give and work to help those less fortunate. All that's needed is genuine compassion as opposed to a general feeling that someone should do something.
Surveys and studies consistently show Liberal/Progressives don't give of their own resources to charities and Conservatives do. Books such as Who Really Cares by Arthur C. Brooks document, "that the average conservative-headed household gives 30 percent more money to charity than the average liberal-headed one ($1,600 compared with $1,227), despite earning 6 percent less annually." For example, between 2000 through 2007, Barack Obama donated between 0.4% and 6.1% of his net income to charities in the same years McCain gave 28.6% and 27.3% of his income to charities yet it is President Obama telling us piously, "I am my brother's keeper." This leads to the crowding out issue. Force people to give their money for inept government programs with unintended consequences more negative than the original problems and they have less to give to private charities that work.
So what does charitable giving have to do with Comprehensive Immigration Reform? In their effort to subject the productive members of society to a New New Deal the Oministration knows they have to re-make America before 2010. As their poll numbers sink like a rock, they know that they'll reap the same harvest as the Republicans in 2006 and 2008 unless they bring in a new electorate to sustain them. They know passing Comprehensive Immigration Reform is the key to institutionalizing their re-made America. From this key flow a new status quo, and a new establishment.
The organizers trying their best to re-make America into their vision of Utopia, level playing fields and a quota generated court enforced equality of result should remember Saul Alinsky said, "History is a relay of revolutions; the torch of idealism is carried by the revolutionary group until this group becomes an establishment, and then quietly the torch is put down to wait until a new revolution ary group picks it up for the next leg of the run." Revolutions breed counter-revolutions and the town hall meetings may be the key reminding us that no matter what to-good-to-be-true freebees the statists offer the whole world doesn't really lay waiting behind door number three.
Dr. Robert Owens teaches History, Political Science, Religion, and Leadership for Southside Virginia Community College. Contact Dr. Owens. © 2009 Robert R. Owens Dr. Owens is available for speaking engagements.
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If the last couple of days are any signs of the fishing season to come, it should be a good one.
On Wednesday and Thursday, the boardwalk along the harbor was full of folks strolling up and down looking at the bounty being brought in on the many charter boats.
"This week we are going seven days a week," said Capt. Greg Marler of the Gentle Winds. "We're booked everyday."
And the catch aboard the Gentle Winds was big both Wednesday and Thursday.
"The amberine are biting good," Marler said, noting herring works well for bait. However, he did say the other fish were a little slow to bite.
Nevertheless, his anglers brought in multiple tubs full of amberine, mingo, triggerfish and white snapper.
For a look at Wednesday's catches, click here.
Texas anglers on the Vengeance with Capt. Jason Hallmark Thursday pulled in a good mix of mingo, triggerfish, white snapper, lane snapper and a couple of Atlantic sharp nose shark. The shark were only a couple of feet long, but they were mature for their species. Plus folks are always curious about a shark. These two particular shark seemed to have some kind of markings under the mouth. It almost looked as if someone scribbled on them with a pen.
The Inshore Angler boats were busy in the bay and under the Destin bridge. Capt. Justin Brantley and his crew hauled in 28 sheepshead, while Capt. Daniel Pike and his crew from Michigan landed their share of sheepshead as well. Capt. Brantley said the sheepshead are biting so well right now, they'll go after just about anything.
Capt. Robert Hill on the Twilight and his group hauled in some huge triggerfish, along with a few mingo and almaco jack.
"It was a bit choppy this morning, but it calmed down just in time," Hill said on Thursday. "And there are still plenty of snapper around.�
Capt. Chuck Turbanic on his new ride, Fifth Amendment, came in from a short trip with white snapper and triggerfish and headed back out for an afternoon trip.
The Backlash with Capt. Jason Mikel at the helm came in with a limit of amberjack in the 30-pound range, along with a couple of triggerfish. Mikel said they were fishing about 20 miles out.
Capt. Ken Bolden on the Just B Cause and Capt. Tony Davis on the Anastasia both came in with good catches of mingo, white snapper and triggerfish.
Mississippi anglers on the Outta Line with Capt. Trey Windes put five big amberjack on the racks as well as some triggerfish, mingo, white snapper and rock salmon. Windes said it was a little choppy out but the fish was still good.
Texas and Georgia anglers on the Huntress with Capt. Mike Graef came in from an eight-hour trip with three big amberjack, a pile of triggerfish and one lone mingo.
Capt. Matt Woods on the Rookie and his crew from Wisconsin each reeled in an amberjack.
Wednesday was just as good on the docks with Capt. John Tenore on the Dawn Patrol taking a group from Texas out for a good catch. They reeled in sheepshead and flounder plus a huge bull redfish that was to big to keep.
"There's no such thing as too big in Texas," said the lady angler from Texas, noting she hated to throw the fish back.
The Texas crew also hooked up with about an 8-foot shark, which hit about a 15-pound snapper. Didn't board either species, but still fun to talk about later.
Anglers on the Cutting Edge with Capt. Steve Regan pulled in amberjack, triggerfish and mingo, while Capt. John Geisbrecht on the Starfire landed mingo, white snapper, triggerfish and amberine.
Capt. Mike Graef on the Huntress and his anglers filled the top rack with amberjack and the bottom with triggerfish.
Texas, Maine and Wisconsin anglers on the Phoenix pulled in a huge catch of triggerfish, white snapper and amberine, while Texas anglers on the First Light with Capt. Steve Haeusler filled the board with triggerfish, mingo and white snapper.
Dallas anglers on the Vengeance reeled in some big amberjack, mingo and white snapper.
Thirteen-year-old Zach Parker of Texas had a big day on the Miss Nautica with Capt. Randy Hanshaw. He said the huge amberjack was the biggest fish he'd ever caught.
Don't fret, there are still plenty of big fish out there to catch.
See you at the docks.


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Graham Greene wrote this witty comedy inspired by Cold War paranoia. Jim Wormald (Alec Guiness) is an Englishman selling vacuum cleaners in Cuba on the cusp of the revolution. Hawthorne (Noel Coward), a British intelligence agent, is looking for information on Cuban affairs and recruits Jim to act as a spy. Jim has no experience in espionage and no useful knowledge to pass along, but Hawthorne is willing to pay for his services, and since Jim's daughter Milly (Jo Morrow) has expensive tastes, he can use the money. To keep Hawthorne happy (and his paychecks coming in), he turns in reports on the Cuban revolution that are copied from public documents, hires additional agents who don't exist, and presents blueprints of secret weapons that are actually schematics of his carpet sweepers. However, Hawthorne and associate C (Ralph Richardson) think that Jim is doing splendid work and encourage him to continue; meanwhile, Capt. Segura (Ernie Kovacs), the elegantly corrupt chief of police, has been fooled by Jim's charade into believing he's a real spy -- and has also become attracted to Milly. Our Man in Havana also features Burl Ives and Maureen O'Hara in supporting roles.~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
Director: Carol Reed
Writer: Graham Greene
Cast: Alec Guinness, Burl Ives, Maureen O'Hara, Ernie Kovacs, Noel Coward, Ralph Richardson, Jo Morrow, Grégoire Aslan, Paul Rogers and Raymond Huntley
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Dear sports fans, we're cheering right along with you! Fortunately the long wait is finally coming to an end, because the Olympic Games will be opening soon in Rio de Janeiro. And that's reason enough to take a closer look at the host nation of Brazil.
1. Brazil is the fifth largest country in the world
It's hard to believe, but Brazil takes up nearly half of the entire continent of South America. The country measures an unbelievable 8.5 million square kilometers and thus earns the title of the world's fifth larges country. That means there's plenty to see for travelers, but also that travel times from A to B can be quite long.
2. Brazil's flag depicts a starry sky
Anyone who has seen the Brazilian flag up close will have noticed the 27 stars depicted there: they represent the 26 states and the federal district. Read More »


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"Once upon a time, a terrible dragon terrorized the inhabitants of a small village in Catalonia called Montblanc. The dragon wrecked havoc among the population and devoured the animals put out to pasture until there were none left. To calm the dragon's anger, the inhabitants of the village decided to sacrifice one person every day, chosen by drawing lots, and to offer that person to the dragon as a sign of their good will. "However, one, dark day, the person chosen to be sacrificed was the king's daughter. Just when she was about to be swallowed up by the dragon, a courageous knight appeared and confronted the evil beast. This was Saint George (Sant Jordi in Catalan). He thrust his lance into the dragon and, out of the blood that spurted forth, there grew a red rose bush. Since then, it has been the custom in Catalonia to present a rose to your loved one. Saint George, the patron saint of Catalonia, as well as England and other countries, became the symbol of Catalonia during the Renaixença, a nineteenth century political and cultural movement that sought to reclaim the symbols of Catalan identity."
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A New Jersey state Senate committee has advanced a pair of bills that would impose some oversight on Superstorm Sandy-related projects and spending.
One measure would deploy "integrity monitors" to oversee contracts for storm rebuilding projects. The oversight would be optional on smaller projects but mandatory on contracts of $5 million or more.
A second would require quarterly reports and a website detailing how recovery funding is spent.
Both Democrat-sponsored bills were adopted unanimously Thursday by the state Senate Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee. They now advance to the whole Senate.
The bills come on the heels of criticism of a state debris removal contract signed last year after Sandy battered the shore and some riverside communities in northern New Jersey.
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In expressions like 'what the hell', we don't emphasise the word 'the' usually, so you need to practise weak forms. What's your mother tongue?
Hello. I have been having trouble on the th pronunication. I know there are two types of them--the voiced and the unvoiced, but sometimes they get a little bit confusing. For example the slangs: What the hell, what the heck, look at this
These phrases are difficult to pronounce, considering the TH and the intonation. Does anyone know any methods to improve the TH?
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In expressions like 'what the hell', we don't emphasise the word 'the' usually, so you need to practise weak forms. What's your mother tongue?
what is practicing weak forms? my mother tongue is korean..
A weak form is an unstressed form of a words or sound, where it is given little prominence in the phrase. Vowel sounds are often reduced to the schwa (uh) when weak.
When we say 'what the hell', 'the' is not an important word, so we give it less importance and it can almost disappear, so we say what-th-hell, all run together into one unit, almost swallowing the definite article- it sounds like a single unit, not three separate words. In spoken English, we run words together a lot.
The "th" sound is attached to "what".Originally Posted by studentabc
The vowel sound is weak - schwa -, and it turns out the "th" sound is not actually voiced in rapid speech. "Weak form" refers to the vowel sound.
What's taking place here is "elision". http://dictionary.reference.com/search?r=8&q=elision
There is a sound that is eliminated and a sound that changes when people say "what the hell" very fast.
People speak fast and don't think of slowing down to say "what - the hell".
Try this with other interrogatives. After "how" "th" is voiced. "how the hell"
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You said your mother language is Korean... hmm... Let me take a stab at this.
Dear teachers, if you'll pardon me for using non-English language... I'm just going to romanize it.
hyuh kut ul wee areh ippal sai e gat da dat ta ga tte myun suh sori rul nap ni da.
Phew... that was hard. Hope it helped.
'th' in 'the' is always voiced. Correct me if I'm wrong.
Yes, "th" in "the" is always voiced. However, sometimes there's an exception. This can happen in rapid speech when it's linked to a word that ends in "t".Originally Posted by HaraKiriBlade
The books are here, but the CDs aren't.
The books are here, buthe CDs aren't. - Try saying it fast, and listen to what happens. One might say it's still voiced when speaking fast, but it's a lot weaker than when speaking slowly and not linking it to "but".
Can you get the CDs please?
Can you gethe CDs please?
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This -- this is a critical opportunity for America. And what I'm afraid of is we've watched over the past year or so, first the president saying, well we'll let the U.N. deal with it. And Assad -- excuse me, Kofi Annan came in and said we're going to try to have a ceasefire. That didn't work. Then it went to the Russians and said, let's see if you can do something. We should be playing the leadership role there, not on the ground with military.
SCHIEFFER: All right.
ROMNEY: ...by the leadership role.
OBAMA: We are playing the leadership role. We organized the Friends of Syria. We are mobilizing humanitarian support, and support for the opposition. And we are making sure that those we help are those who will be friends of ours in the long term and friends of our allies in the region over the long term. But going back to Libya -- because this is an example of how we make choices. When we went in to Libya, and we were able to immediately stop the massacre there, because of the unique circumstances and the coalition that we had helped to organize. We also had to make sure that Moammar Gadhafi didn't stay there.
And to the governor's credit, you supported us going into Libya and the coalition that we organized. But when it came time to making sure that Gadhafi did not stay in power, that he was captured, Governor, your suggestion was that this was mission creep, that this was mission muddle.
Imagine if we had pulled out at that point. You know, Moammar Gadhafi had more American blood on his hands than any individual other than Osama bin Laden. And so we were going to make sure that we finished the job. That's part of the reason why the Libyans stand with us.
But we did so in a careful, thoughtful way, making certain that we knew who we were dealing with, that those forces of moderation on the ground were ones that we could work with, and we have to take the same kind of steady, thoughtful leadership when it comes to Syria. That's exactly what we're doing.
SCHIEFFER: Governor, can I just ask you, would you go beyond what the administration would do, like for example, would you put in no-fly zones over Syria?
ROMNEY: I don't want to have our military involved in Syria. I don't think there is a necessity to put our military in Syria at this stage. I don't anticipate that in the future.
As I indicated, our objectives are to replace Assad and to have in place a new government which is friendly to us, a responsible government, if possible. And I want to make sure they get armed and they have the arms necessary to defend themselves, but also to remove -- to remove Assad.
But I do not want to see a military involvement on the part of our -- of our troops.
SCHIEFFER: Well --
ROMNEY: And this isn't -- this isn't going to be necessary.
We -- we have, with our partners in the region, we have sufficient resources to support those groups. But look, this has been going on for a year. This is a time -- this should have been a time for American leadership. We should have taken a leading role, not militarily, but a leading role organizationally, governmentally to bring together the parties; to find responsible parties.
As you hear from intelligence sources even today, the -- the insurgents are highly disparate. They haven't come together. They haven't formed a unity group, a council of some kind. That needs to happen. America can help that happen. And we need to make sure they have the arms they need to carry out the very important role which is getting rid of Assad.
SCHIEFFER: Can we get a quick response, Mr. President, because I want to...
OBAMA: Well, I'll -- I'll be very quick. What you just heard Governor Romney said is he doesn't have different ideas. And that's because we're doing exactly what we should be doing to try to promote a moderate Syrian leadership and a -- an effective transition so that we get Assad out. That's the kind of leadership we've shown. That's the kind of leadership we'll continue to show.
SCHIEFFER: May I ask you, you know, during the Egyptian turmoil, there came a point when you said it was time for President Mubarak to go.
OBAMA: Right.
SCHIEFFER: Some in your administration thought perhaps we should have waited a while on that. Do you have any regrets about that?
OBAMA: No, I don't, because I think that America has to stand with democracy. The notion that we would have tanks run over those young people who were in Tahrir Square, that is not the kind of American leadership that John F. Kennedy talked about 50 years ago.
But what I've also said is that now that you have a democratically elected government in Egypt, that they have to make sure that they take responsibility for protecting religious minorities. And we have put significant pressure on them to make sure they're doing that; to recognize the rights of women, which is critical throughout the region. These countries can't develop if young women are not given the kind of education that they need.
They have to abide by their treaty with Israel. That is a red line for us, because not only is Israel's security at stake, but our security is at stake if that unravels.
They have to make sure that they're cooperating with us when it comes to counterterrorism.
And we will help them with respect to developing their own economy, because ultimately what's going to make the Egyptian revolution successful for the people of Egypt, but also for the world, is if those young people who gathered there are seeing opportunities.
Their aspirations are similar to young people's here. They want jobs, they want to be able to make sure their kids are going to a good school. They want to make sure that they have a roof over their heads and that they have the prospects of a better life in the future.
And so one of the things that we've been doing is, is, for example, organizing entrepreneurship conferences with these Egyptians to give them a sense of how they can start rebuilding their economy in a way that's noncorrupt, that's transparent. But what is also important for us to understand is, is that for America to be successful in this region there's some things that we're going to have to do here at home as well.
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SCHIEFFER: Governor Romney, I want to hear your response to that, but I would just ask you, would you have stuck with Mubarak?
ROMNEY: No. I believe, as the president indicated, and said at the time that I supported his -- his action there. I felt that -- I wish we'd have had a better vision of the future.
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While on vacation a few weeks ago, we went on a tour with Bahamas Interisland Tours.
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He took us to pretty places:
And underground water caves (those black spots are bats)
Jeff also took us to lunch, where this was out view:
Toward the end of lunch, I left said awesome view, family and guide and walked down the road a bit. Why? Because on the way in, I saw this:
Bahamian cemetery!
I'm not sure of the name of this cemetery, only that the building on the right is Bertha's Blue Dinghy. The beach and ocean are immediately behind the back cemetery wall.
There aren't many graves in this cemetery. Here's a look over the wall:
And some of the handful of graves:
Here is the road on which the cemetery is located. That's its white wall to the right. The car is where our lunch place (Cleveland's) was. I think this street is Mather Town (off Spanish Main Drive), but I can't be sure. I provide these sketchy details for readers who may want to visit this place.
Jeff told me that these beachside cemeteries are rare. Only people from the neighborhood can be buried there. This wasn't much of a village, hence the small size of the cemetery.
Here are some photos of another Bahamian cemetery I visited in 2010.
Thanks to Jeff for the tour and the patience to answer all my cemetery questions and generational property questions. Bet he doesn't get too many tour guests who grill him on Bahamian land records.
Monday, July 22, 2013
Bahamian Cemetery Visit - Grand Bahama Island
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Lindsey Page, David Maynard, Pete Stout and Bob Paroli were honored on the list.
Page was the boys� basketball coach at Bartlett Yancey for 34 years and won the Class 3-A state championship in 1988. His record was 519-325 and his teams won seven conference championships.
Page also coached baseball for 15 seasons and served as the school�s athletics director for 20 years. He was inducted into the NCHSAA Hall of Fame in the past year.
Maynard coached football, basketball, baseball and track and field at Jordan Sellars High School. His basketball teams won four state championships.
His track and field teams won 10 conference championships. He�s a member of the NCHSAA Hall of Fame.
Stout spent time coaching football at Williams High School and Western Alamance, along with Salisbury Boyden and Morganton Freedom. While at Williams, Stout enjoyed a streak of 43 consecutive victories.
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