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Teaching Abraham Lincoln
- Range of Lessons
- America Before Civil War
- Eve of War
- Great Persuader
- Featured Websites
- Commemorations
- Interactives
On February 12 we celebrate the birthday of Abraham Lincoln (1809–1865), one of the greatest heroes in our nation's history. From the most humble origins, he worked his way up the ladder from farm boy, to store keeper, to state legislator, to country lawyer, to U.S. congressman, and finally to the highest office in the land. A month after his election as president, South Carolina seceded from the Union. President Lincoln's decision to forcibly prevent the southern states from leaving the Union triggered a conflict that would leave nearly a million Americans dead or wounded, four million slaves free, and a nation changed forever.
The years in which Lincoln served as president, 1861–1865, were the most momentous in the nation's history. As commander-in-chief, he rallied Northern armies to victory over the South. In his speeches prior to the Civil War, Lincoln returned again and again to the principles of the Declaration of Independence to show the American people (and the world) that slavery was a profound denial of the natural rights of black people. In his speeches as wartime leader he used these same principles to illuminate the responsibility of a free people to the cause of republican self government. Lincoln was assassinated on April 14, 1865.
A Range of Lesson Plans
In this Spotlight, EDSITEment showcases a range of lessons, student interactives, and multimedia-rich Web sites that will help teachers, students, parents, and caregivers understand the world Lincoln lived in and the impact he had upon it. We have also included NEH-sponsored programs, exhibits, and professional development opportunities for teachers
Generations of Americans and people of all countries have viewed Lincoln as a remarkable statesman. What are the political and personal qualities that underlie this judgment? In the annual Jefferson Lecture given for the National Endowment for the Humanities, the distinguished Civil War historian James McPherson considered this question in "Abraham Lincoln and the Millennium," and in 2004, another Lincoln scholar, Harold Holzer, gave his answer in "Abraham Lincoln, American Hero."
Although he never went to high school, Lincoln was an avid reader. He taught himself law from books and became a very successful, mid-19th century trial lawyer. In Terrific in Denunciation: Taking a New Look at Lincoln as Lawyer Douglas L. Wilson offers vivid examples of the persuasive techniques Lincoln employed in the courtroom to win juries over to his clients. Wilson also reports on the NEH-funded Legal Papers of Abraham Lincoln, an online archive that provides scholars and students a wealth of hitherto unavailable Lincoln material. For a full online multimedia biography of Lincoln up through this period, consult Lincoln/Net, an NEH-funded website.
America Before to the Civil War
What was America like in the 1830s when Lincoln was coming of age politically? During these years, political events and regional economics produced an alarming split between free and slaveholding states. Heated debates over the abolition of slavery and the powers of the federal government to deal with it characterized American politics. The EDSITEment unit, A House Dividing the Growing Crisis of Sectionalism in Antebellum America, introduces students to these developments that grew out of the growing dependence upon — and defense of — black slavery in the southern states.
What kind of a person would defend slavery and why? Who were the leading advocates of slavery and who were the leading abolitionists? What were their arguments? The EDSITEment lesson, Slavery's Opponents and Defenders, exposes students to the wide ranging debates over slavery through the arguments of two of the leading abolitionists, William Lloyd Garrison and Frederick Douglass, and two of slavery's advocates, John C. Calhoun and George Fitzhugh.
In another lesson, The Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854: Popular Sovereignty and the Political Polarization over Slavery, students examine the act that repealed the Missouri Compromise and opened the heartland west of the Mississippi to the expansion of slavery. The lesson contrasts Stephen Douglas's policy of "popular sovereignty" as an effort to avoid a national crisis over slavery in the territories with Lincoln's counter-argument that both the Declaration of Independence and Constitution committed the national government to extending freedom, not slavery.
The Kansas-Nebraska Act altered the political balance between free and slave states and drove Lincoln from his comfortable and lucrative law practice back into national politics. In Abraham Lincoln, the 1860 Election, and the Future of American Slavery, students examine the alternatives available to politicians regarding the spread of slavery and the preservation of the American union in the decade leading up to the presidential election of 1860. (For a full online biography of Lincoln up through this period, consult Lincoln/Net, an NEH-funded website).
The secession of the southern states and President Lincoln's decision to prevent them forcibly from leaving the Union triggered the most traumatic event in the nation's history. The EDSITEment curriculum unit, The American Civil War: A "Terrible Swift Sword," introduces students to some of the most important questions pertaining to the war, beginning with a review of the strengths and weaknesses of each side at the start of the conflict.
On the Eve of War
The decision-making process that precipitated the Civil War is a fascinating subject and the focus of Lincoln Goes to War. In this lesson, students examine the deliberations within the Lincoln administration that led to the defense of Fort Sumter from Confederate attack in April 1861. In another, The Battles of the Civil War, students use interactive maps and original documents to study the key battles of Gettysburg and Vicksburg and see how they contributed to the Northern victory.
While armies clashed on battlefields from Pennsylvania to Louisiana, partisan politics continued in Washington, DC. Congress — as well as the nation at large — hotly debated issues related to the president's handling of the war. Abraham Lincoln and Wartime Politics examines the controversies arising from Lincoln's role as a wartime president. Students examine the result that the stresses and strains of this conflict had on Lincoln by examining Alexander Gardner photograph of the president, taken a few months before his assassination. Gardner's famous photograph is part of a new EDSITEment lesson, Picture Lincoln, which is built around the rich significance of this image.
The Great Persuader
Lincoln was not only a successful war leader and spell binding orator; he was also a persuasive thinker, who, in a time of confusion, returned to the principles of the Declaration of Independence to illuminate the essence of his era's controversies. The EDSITEment unit, A Word Fitly Spoken: Abraham Lincoln on Union, explores this rich vein of political reflections on the subject of American national union. By examining Lincoln's three most famous speeches — the Gettysburg Address, the First and Second Inaugural Addresses, and a little known fragment on the Constitution, union, and liberty, students trace what these documents say regarding the importance of the Union for the future of republican self-government.
Featured Websites
The following EDSITEment-reviewed websites offer excellent resources on Lincoln for teachers and students.
- American President: Abraham Lincoln -- Essays on President Abraham Lincoln and His Administration
- C-SPAN Classroom
- The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
- Lincoln in American Memory
- Lincoln Institute -- Essays on Lincoln and the Founders, Lincoln's White House and Lincoln's New York
- Lincoln Net -- Historical materials from Abraham Lincoln's Illinois years (1830–1861), including Lincoln's writings and speeches, as well as other video and audio clips
- Picturing America
- Teaching American History
- Abraham Lincoln speeches and writings
- Abraham Lincoln lectures and seminar podcasts
- The Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial
- Teaching With Lincoln Library of Congress
- From Postmaster to President: Celebrating Abraham Lincoln's 200th Anniversary through Stamps and Postal History
Commemorations and Articles
In summer 2009 NEH funded two one-week workshops for teachers on Abraham Lincoln and the Forging of Modern America through its Landmarks in American History and Culture program. In these workshops, teachers investigated the factors influencing Lincoln and the modern era that followed his presidency. These workshops took place at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) and nearby historic sites associated with Abraham Lincoln in and around Springfield, Illinois. Opportunity for participants to engage in rich scholarly discussion included lectures and interactive discussions with two noted Lincoln scholars, and they traveled to several historic Lincoln landmarks in Springfield. A museum studies expert and an African American historian provide additional lectures.
The January/February, 2009 issue of Humanities, the magazine of the National Endowment for the Humanities, featured articles on Lincoln by Wilfred Mc Clay and Anna Maria Gillis. Lewis Lehrman the author of Lincoln in Peoria was interviewed in an earlier issue.
Finally, NEH supports Lincoln in American Memory, a joint project of the Gilder-Lehrman Institute and Library of America, which provides five free booklets and other materials for reading groups dedicated to Lincoln.
NEH offers numerous opportunities for all ages to learn more about this great leader. Be sure to sample some of these as you plan your teaching around the celebration of Lincoln's Bicentennial.
Lincoln-Related Interactive Media
Interactive assessment and knowledge reinforcement tools developed by EDSITEment and its partners.
- "A Word Fitly Spoken," interactive timeline from Teaching American History.
- American Civil War Interactive Map of America on the Eve of the Civil War
- Interactive "Meet the Commanders: Union and Confederate"


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Capitals Recall Casey Wellman from Hersheyby Staff Writer / Washington Capitals
ARLINGTON, Va. – The Washington Capitals have recalled forward Casey Wellman from the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League (AHL), vice president and general manager George McPhee announced today.
Wellman, 25, has recorded 34 points (10 goals, 24 assists) in 48 games this season with Hershey and San Antonio in the AHL. He has tallied 11 points (three goals, eight assists) in 11 games with Hershey since being acquired from Florida for Zach Hamill on Jan. 31, 2013. Wellman's combined statistics rank him third in points on the Bears and second in assists. The Brentwood, Calif., native has collected 13 points (four goals, nine assists) in 41 NHL games with Minnesota from 2009-2012, and has recorded 116 points (47 goals, 69 assists) in 147 career AHL games with Houston, Connecticut, San Antonio and Hershey.
The 6'0", 185-pound forward was originally signed as an undrafted free agent by Minnesota in March 2010. He spent two seasons at the University of Massachusetts (Amherst) and compiled 78 points (34 goals, 44 assists) in 75 games and was named to the NCAA Hockey East All-Rookie Team in 2009 and the Hockey East All-Academic Team in 2010.
Wellman will participate in the Capitals morning skate at 10 a.m. on Tuesday. He will wear No. 48.

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On Wednesday, December 14, 2011 The Screen Actors Guild announced the Nominees for the 18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards® for outstanding performances in 2011 in five film and eight primetime television categories and for the SAG honors for outstanding action performances by film and television stunt ensembles in Los Angeles at the Pacific Design Center's SilverScreen Theater in West Hollywood.
SAG President Ken Howard introduced Judy Greer ("The Descendants") and Regina King (TNT's "Southland" and the 18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards Social Media Ambassador) who announced the nominees for this year's Actors®. SAG Awards Committee Chair Jo Beth Williams and Vice Chair Daryl Anderson announced the stunt ensemble nominees.
The 18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards will be simulcast live nationally on TNT and TBS on Sunday, Jan. 29 at 8 p.m. (ET)/5 p.m. (PT) from the Los Angeles Shrine Exposition Center. An encore performance will air immediately following on TNT at 10 p.m. (ET)/7 p.m. (PT). Recipients of the stunt ensemble honors will be announced from the SAG Awards red carpet during the TNT.tv and TBS.com live pre-show webcasts, which begin at 6 p.m. (ET)/ 3 p.m. (PT).
Of the top industry accolades presented to performers, only the Screen Actors Guild Awards are selected solely by actors' peers in Screen Actors Guild. Two nominating panels–one for television and one for film–each composed of 2,100 randomly selected Guild members from across the United States, chose this year's Actor® and stunt ensemble honors nominees. Integrity Voting Systems, the Awards' official teller, mailed the nominations secret ballots on Wednesday, Nov. 23. Voting was completed at noon on Monday, Dec. 12, 2011.
Final voting information will be mailed via postcard on Friday, Dec. 30, 2011. The entire active Guild membership across the country, numbering approximately 100,000 actors, may vote on all categories. Online voting is encouraged. In keeping with the SAG Awards commitment to sustainable practices, paper ballots will be available only upon request which must be made by Monday, Jan. 16, 2012. All votes must be received at Integrity Voting Systems by noon on Friday, Jan. 27. Results will be tallied and sealed until the envelopes are opened by the presenters at the 18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards ceremony on Jan. 29, 2012.
The Screen Actors Guild Post-Awards Gala benefiting the Screen Actors Guild Foundation, will be hosted for the 16th consecutive year by People Magazine and the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF).
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Wednesday, July 4, 2012
4:59pm - Rosenthal: Source: #Marlins were not on Lee's limited no-trade list. In other words, his approval was NOT needed for the trade.
4:55pm - Rodriguez: Astros will pay remainder of Lee's salary, minus pro-rated league minimum.
4:52pm - Rodriguez: Now Matt Dominguez scratched from New Orleans lineup, but still not told of trade. Zephyrs playing #Astros Triple-A OKC affiliate today.
4:43pm - Rodriguez: Rasmussen has been scratched from Double-A start, but still not informed of trade
4:35pm - Juan Rodriguez (Sun-Sentinel Marlins Beat Writer) : Rasmussen slated to make Double-A debut tonight. As of 5 minutes ago, hadn't been scratched.
4:18pm - Levine: Lowrie was removed from the game for baseball reasons, not as part of a trade.
Matt Dominguez is a 22-year old, 6'1" 215lb righty 3B, the 1st Round pick of the Marlins (12th overall) in 2007. He had been hitting .234/.291/.357 in 78 games for Triple-A New Orleans.
Rasmussen is a 23-year old 5'9" 165lb LHP. He was the 2nd Round pick in the 2010 draft by the Marlins. In High-A Jupiter this season, he is 4-7 with a 3.90 ERA / 1.36 WHIP, with 75K:36BB in 87.2IP.
4:13pm - Olney: Sources: The Marlins are trading Matt Dominguez and P Rob Rasmussen for Carlos Lee.
4:12pm - Lee's locker has been cleaned out and he is gone
4:11pm - Levine: Carlos Lee's locker is empty
4:05pm - Levine: Astros clubhouse has been closed for 20 minutes following today's loss to the Pirates.
4:01pm - ESPN: The Astros and Marlins are "deep" into talks in a trade that would send Carlos Lee to Miami, a team to which he has indicated a willingness to accept a trade.
3:53pm - Olney: Am told that the Lee deal is not completely done, but there has been a whole lot of progress. As much as HOU wants to move Lee,seems likely.
3:08pm - Levine: Lee and Lowrie have been pulled from the game.
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- July 4, 2012 at 4:29 PM
WOW! Did not expect this at all. After last weeks Dodger deal, I didn't think a trade could be made. Again, Lunhow pulls another rabbit out of his hat. I think the 3rd base prospect might get seasoning for this year in AAA and then next year we might get a view of him in the preseason.
I think Lunhow likes Wallace and believes in him and is going to give him every chance to be a part of the ball club and it's future. You could see him at 3rd or 1st. Maybe even see him in LF. If he has an arm for 3rd, maybe he has it for that as well.
Watch Singleton get time at 1st and LF. Watch them switch Parrades to CF very soon.
I think Chris Johnson gets traded. I think Wandy and Myers, Lopez and Lyon get traded as well. They could even pair some of these guys together to get better trade hauls. Watch even Schafer thrown into a trade.
Lunhow is proving over and over that he is a good GM.
- July 4, 2012 at 6:02 PM


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Marc Cherry (born March 23, 1962) is an American writer and producer, best known for creating the show Desperate Housewives.
Cherry was born in Long Beach and lived briefly in Oklahoma. His father was an accountant which required the family to relocate to California. After graduating from Troy High School in Fullerton, California, Cherry graduated from California State University, Fullerton's theater program and initially considered a career in performance. After winning $15,000 as a contestant on The $100,000 Pyramid in 1986, he decided to move to Hollywood and pursue writing work. His move came at a bad time; the 1988 writer's strike hit as soon as Cherry arrived. Cherry broke into the industry by working as Designing Women star Dixie Carter's personal assistant.
In 1990, he became a writer and producer for the long-running hit sitcom The Golden Girls. Cherry wrote for the show, and its short lived spinoff The Golden Palace.


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Mineral Engineers Win National ScholarshipsSOCORRO, N.M. May 8, 2012 – Two mineral engineering undergraduates received competitive industry scholarships recently. Lee Gagnon and Renee Kafka were selected by professional groups to receive awards.
|Lee Gagnon is a mineral engineering major and an avid long-boarder. He also won two scholarships from industry groups.
|Renee Kafka is a sophomore in mineral engineering. She earned a two-year scholarship from a coal mining industry group.
"This helps a lot with tuition … and books," he said. "Oh man, that's going to be amazing. I can't help but be thankful to someone who would give up their money to make a stranger's dream come true."
Gagnon wrote an essay about the growing importance of copper in the modern economy. He also was interviewed by the scholarship committee.
In addition he will receive $1,000 to travel and attend the North American Tunneling Conference in Indianapolis in June. That's not all. Gagnon also earned a $1,000 "Best in the West" scholarship from the International Society of Explosives Engineers.
"I've always liked exploration," he said. "I grew up in the South and I always liked exploring the woods and I'm fascinated with the Earth. I turned toward mineral engineering because I like problem solving."
Mojtabai, in his nomination letters, wrote that "Lee is one of the most intelligent and dedicated students that I have known over my 20 years of teaching experience. I have found him to have an insatiable curiosity, an ability to learn quickly, and a strong desire to be the best at his chosen endeavors."
Gagnon will put his interests to work this summer. He has an internship at the Chevron Mining molybdenum operation in Questa, N.M.
After graduation, he hopes to work in the infrastructure of mining.
Kafka is a sophomore who graduated from Las Cruces High School.
She earned a $5,000 award from the Rocky Mountain Coal Mining Institute. Her award is $2,500 for each of her next two years in school. In addition, the Institute is covering her expenses to attend a conference in July in Vail, Colo., where she will officially be presented the award.
"I was very excited," she said. "My goal is to find a job that I want to do for the rest of my life … and this helps me get there."
Kafka wrote an essay and was interviewed by the scholarship committee. Her bid was supported by a nomination letter from professor Dr. Navid Mojtabai.
He wrote that Kafka "is a very bright and energetic young lady. … She is very reliable and extremely helpful. Rene is a fast learner and has a great attitude towards her responsibilities."
Her career goal is to be a blasting engineer and design blasts for mines.
"With a mineral engineering degree, I can go anywhere," she said.
This summer, Kafka has an internship in blasting at a underground limestone quarry in Tennessee.
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Google's Most Searched for 2012 [LIST]
"Wait a minute, let me Google that up". Count to 4 and boom, you've got it. What used to take hours to look up and find now takes seconds. Remember waiting in line with your library card to check out a book to do some research? Not any more. Click. Find.
It's kind of empowering. Knowing that you can find out literally whatever it is you want to know with just a few 'clicks'.
That got me wondering today. Since we're almost ready to start a new year, what were The most searched headlines of the year, according to Google.
Some of them were no brainers and some of them had me scratching my head and wanting to know more. Pussy Riot? They are the European punk rock band that made headlines in early in the year for mixing politics music and religion.
The Costa Concordia Crash? Tragedy to say the least. Many of the stories that made headlines were negative in nature. That seems to be the 'beast' that is today's media. Trayvon Martin Shooting, The Sandusky debacle, more recently Kate Middleton and Hurricane Sandy.
As we finish up one year and get ready to start another, it's kind of interesting to look back. Oh, and in case you were wondering, here is the official top ten list from Google. I'll include the links in case you want to brush up on 2012. Oh, by the way, I mixed up where I linked to so we get a good cross section of what you might find should you 'Google 'em up' today. Enjoy searching for what ever it is you're looking for. And if your keeping track (who knows who could be searching) this list was supplied to TIME from Google. Big names definitely deserve credit.
Oh, and might I add a personal comment. Thanks to Rebull Stratos for being the ONE story that truly captured my imagination. Judging by the attention it received, many agree.


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Installing Ink Cartridge on HP Officejet Setup
The first and foremost thing that is to be done on your HP Officejet 4656 printer, once you install the setup is the ink cartridge installation. The ink is the only component that could frame the exact output of what you input through your personal device. The HP printer driver can be downloaded from 123.hp.com/oj4656
Users always expect the best to be viewed; hence they try to prefer the best ink cartridge that you could print their exact imaginations. Now let us see how to install the ink cartridge.
Equipping HP Officejet with Ink Cartridge:
- To install your ink cartridge to your HP Officejet setup,
- Remove your ink cartridges from its packing.
- Open the main access door of your printer.
- Then open the cartridge access door of your printer.
- Wait until the carriage gets positioned and rests to the center.
- Make sure that you hold the cartridges by its sides and lifted up.
- Place the cartridge in the carriage and push it until it snaps to the edge.
- Also install the other cartridge in its place the same way.
- Now close the access doors and wait until the cartridges align to its position.
- Restart your printer.
- Print a test page to know the quality of printing.
Once you have installed your ink cartridge, your printer is all set to print documents. At the same time using HP's Instant Ink cartridges can save more on ink. The installation of this cartridge can also preserve your printer from running out of ink. As this installation is done by registering your printer to the local HP store, so that whenever your printer runs out of ink the store is intimated through a mail.
Hence your printer's HP Instant Ink Cartridges will be delivered before your printer could run out of ink. You can also prevent your printer from getting exhausted due to ink cartridge issues.


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Marcia Wallace, in her four-decade TV career, never emerged as the star of the show – in fact, in her most famous role, she never actually emerged from the recording studio. But the talented actress, who expertly exuded a mix of sarcasm and resigned exasperation, proved a key player in two of the strongest ensemble casts in sitcom history, making her mark in live and animated forms.
Wallace, who delivered zingers on "The Bob Newhart Show" as Chicago medical office receptionist Carol Kester and bickered with Bart as Springfield Elementary School teacher Edna Krabappel on "The Simpsons," died Friday at age 70. She leaves a multigenerational mix of fans, who, whether or not they knew her by sight, long enjoyed her distinctive comic voice.
Viewers actually got to see Wallace and her shock of red hair on Newhart's classic 1970s show about a shrink, his wife and their oddball collection of friends. Her lovelorn, but spirited Carol offered a saucy counterpart to the dry wit of Newhart's Dr. Bob Hartley, and her barbs punctured the pretensions of Peter Bonerz' egotistical dentist, Dr. Jerry Robinson.
Bart constantly knocked the breath out of chain-smoking Ms. Krabappel, Wallace's most iconic part, in which she effectively conveyed the beleaguered fourth-grade teacher's not-so-quiet-desperation. Edna's snort of a laugh betrayed a jaded educator on the verge of defeat, though she eventually learned how to live with Bart (even if making him write out punishments on the blackboard didn't cure his behavior problems) and found a modicum of happiness in her mid-life marriage to holy roller Ned Flanders.
Wallace lent an occasionally poignancy to Edna, bringing the cartoon character beyond caricature and earning the actress an Emmy in 1992.
Wallace's voice, sadly, has been silenced too soon, but will live on through syndication via hundreds of episodes of "The Bob Newhart Show" and "The Simpsons," spanning 41 years. She'll be missed from Chicago to Springfield, and far beyond.
Hester is founding director of the award-winning, multi-media NYCity News Service at the City University of New York Graduate School of Journalism. He is also the author of "Raising a Beatle Baby: How John, Paul, George and Ringo Helped us Come Together as a Family." Follow him on Twitter.


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Barnum receives offer to purchase Muni
At the Barnum City Council Meeting on October 8,in the Fire Hall, Barnum Mayor Jason Goodwin stated the council has received a letter of interest from Paul Vernon expressing interest in purchasing the Barnum Municipal. It was decided to discuss the issue with the city attorney.
Attending the meeting were Goodwin; council members Pat Oman, Dale Riihiluoma, Thea Erickson and Lori Berglund; Bernadine Reed, dlerk; Kris Asperheim, clerk; Brett Collier, Public Works manager; and Rose Anthony, Barnum Municipal manager.
Fire Chief Cory Hurst reported informed the council that the fire department has been approved for a $2,600 grant from Ag Star. The department will use the funds to purchase several sections of fire hose and for other expenses.
Clerk Kris Asperheim reported on the Zoning Department. Brig Fanning and partners are in the process of purchasing the property at 3691 Alan Syverson Drive to open a deli. The zoning has been approved to change from C2 to C1, and Best Oil Co, is lifting the Covenants on this property so that the business can proceed. The zoning change will be in place as long as any of the four partners remain as owners of the business. Fanning and the other owners will soon begin to renovate the building. Fanning stated that because they are behind schedule it might be January 15, 2013, before the deli can open.
Public Works Manager Brett Collier presented the council with a request for purchase of snowplowing equipment from North Woods Hydraulic for $6,472. Collier has made the request for this equipment because the Carlton County snowplows clear the county roads first, followed by residential streets. He explained that by the time the county clears some of these streets, they are packed and glazed with ice. He would like to be able to sand roads in a more timely manner. Mayor Goodwin expressed concerns about cost and asked, "Why do we have to do this?" He also would like to know costs. "Would we have to hire an employee?" Collier stated that he believes that he could do it. "Some places have to be done sooner." There will be discussion by the Public Works Committee then it will be brought back to the council for review.
Barnum Municipal Manager Rose Anthony gave the liquor report to the council. She has hired seven new staff members. There will be a "Vender Bender" November 10. The recent flood relief benefit netted $9,500 for the fund.
A discussion was held regarding the mold issues in the Barnum City Hall building — two outside walls and one inside wall are affected. Clerk Bernadine Reed has been given the okay to have the affected areas removed at a cost not to exceed $3,000.
The city has agreed to replace Gloria Stoneburner's hot water heater which was damaged by manganese from the city water line.
A hunting ordinance was approved for several parcels in the Bear Lake area. A $10 fee will be charged for a permit which is for bow hunting only. There will be no camping at the Bear Lake Campground during hunting season. Only portable stands and blinds will be allowed and a limited number of permits will be issued.
Pat Oman, Carlton County Economic Development, presented information regarding the Minnesota Recovers applications. The city of Barnum lacks funds to renovate city properties. State funds have been allocated to assist cities with recovery from the flood. Reed and Mayor Goodwin, as alternate, are the main contacts regarding the application. These funds can be used to remove empty dwelling and empty commercial properties. Five homes could possibly be funded for teardown and four commercial dwellings.
The next Barnum City Council meeting is set for Monday, November 19 at 6 p.m. in the City Hall office.


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Bridging the Past, Cultivating the Future: Exploring Sustainable Foodscapes
AFHVS/ASFS Annual Meeting and Conference
June 24 - 28, 2015
Chatham University is pleased to host the Joint 2015 Annual Meetings and Conference of the Association for the Study of Food and Society and the Agriculture, Food and Human Values Society. Emphasizing a holistic intellectual and material landscape, this year's theme emphasizes the need to plan forward by looking backwards, by imagining and creating spaces where agricultural and culinary practices mesh with opportunities for environmental, social, cultural, and material sustenance. Taking our cue from Pittsburgh's history and character, symbolized by its many bridges, the conference theme encourages a focus on the processes that help us explore across divisions, whether they shaped by disciplines, theories, methods, or activist priorities, material needs, cultural and agricultural histories, historical or modernist narratives. We invite participants to explore the ways in which people have or have not created social and ecological landscapes, and what can be learned historically, globally, and locally about our capacity to create and maintain viable social, economic, and cultural food landscapes.
About Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is a former industrial powerhouse, full of ethnic enclaves and urban renewal, home to multiple world-class universities, and consistently voted one of the greenest cities in America. Defined by its three rivers as well as steel and coal, all of which created a material imprint on the region, visibly marking people, place, and culture, even today as natural gas extraction, high tech, and the medical industry establish economic dominance. Pittsburgh's cultural history includes Andy Warhol, Mr. Rogers Neighborhood, the Hill District of August Wilson fame, and unmatched sports loyalties. There is a rich food landscape, including the Heinz manufacturing plants, African American food entrepreneurship, and pierogi races at major league baseball games. The agricultural landscape of Southwestern Pennsylvania is a mix of sensibilities from Appalachia, the Midwest, and Amish settlements, with dairy farms, soy, and corn mixing comfortably with three decades worth of sustainable agricultural advocacy and support. This is a city that embraces farm-to-table alongside sandwiches stuffed with French fries, commodity agriculture and small farm management.
Chatham University's Falk School of Sustainability & Environment and its Food Studies Program are engaged in cross-disciplinary academic programs that emphasize economic, social, environmental and cultural knowledge. We approach sustainability from a systems perspective, creating a critical link between academic skills and research and the practical necessities of sustainable communities. With a 388-acre sustainable campus in the suburban fringe, and two urban campuses, Chatham lives its mission to enhance local and global solutions to contemporary environmental and social issues. The Food Studies program takes a holistic approach to food systems, from agriculture and food production to cuisines and consumption, providing intellectual and practical experience from field to table. We explore the global and the local in economic, social, and environmental aspects of sustainable food and agriculture. The conference participants will experience the urban community-based food systems, a farm-to-table banquet and hands-on workshops at our sustainable-from-the-ground-up campus. Sessions will include conversations and presentations by our partners in food justice, sustainable business, education, and the environment.
The Agriculture, Food and Human Values Society was formed in 1987 and promotes interdisciplinary research and scholarship on the values, visions, and structures underlying contemporary food systems, nationally and internationally. Through conferences and its journal, Agriculture and Human Values, it explores alternative visions of more democratic and decentralized food systems that sustain local and regional communities, cultures, and habitats.
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Association for the Study of Food and Society (ASFS), an organization dedicated to promoting interdisciplinary approaches to food, society, and culture. Its journal, Food Culture and Society, has received awards for design and content. The conference will include a sponsored reception to celebrate the many years of its existence.
Both AFHVS and ASFS also offer a variety of academic prizes for student papers, books, teaching, and service. Please see links on the association websites for more information.


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Wednesday, April 2, 2008
EPISODE THREE: "A Kirby Confession"
14 comments:
- Doofus_J said...
Great job. I'm a 26 year old gamer who really agrees with your points of view. I, too, have only recently discovered the joys of Kirby, who is obviously some form of god based solely on his almighty powers. I now kneel at the alter of the mighty pink puff, and encourage others to do so as well.
All hail Kirby...all hail Kirby...All hail and so forth.
- April 16, 2008 at 8:32 AM
- saad said...
Haha, "THE Bob gets right to the fucking point SHOW!"
Gave me a lot of think about, now I'll use "2.5 D" as a moniker to describe those kind of games. ;)
Mindblowing hard work and funny and ranty as usual, keep up the excellent standard. Still have yet to see episodes 4 and 5. Consider me a new big fan :)
- April 21, 2008 at 1:10 AM
- Seyfert said...
Very good video, from my point of view, you made me see an aspect of game, I didnt see. By the way, have you ever seen a game called Bard Tale for the Xbox or ps2, because the humorous tone or the way the game constantly break the third wall, by making the hero talk back to the narrator, it's an original moment i have not seen often in the recent video games crops.
- May 9, 2008 at 10:55 PM
- Echo said...
Kirby is ma fav Charecter all time, unfortenly i was born in the wrong era and misse all but the 64 and ps,
but was in luck when someone in ma famely dugg fort the NES and DK Cuntry.
Also I have an good expain on the Pokemon thing.
You love pokemon if you ehiter are a Kid, or are a Veteran of it that have played it since he/her was a kid;D
- August 2, 2009 at 11:38 AM
- squall lee said...
Ahhh Kirby, he's always been close to my heart, haha, I was just a wee lad when you were a teen Bob.
Christ, I actually got into the Gameboy after years of semi-subservience to the game gear because I was so deadset on playing Kirby's Dream Land 2. I loved every moment of it, and it blazed the way for me to become a Kirby fan. And to this day I retain all my Kirby cartridges.
Even Kirby 64... by then everyone I knew was moving onto Final Fantasy (7) worship, orgasming over Resident Evil, and that ilk.
I played those games and they didn't do it for me, so I stuck with my Nintendo, while always sneaking to a friends house to play NiGHTS into Dreams. But I suppose, with Kirby in particular; it was his cute, childish charm, the challenge of achieving 100%, and (what I thought) his unique ability that made his games so likable to me.
Fantastic video, though I'm curious as to what Bob thinks of Kirby's Super Star
- September 1, 2009 at 2:01 AM
- Mike said...
I'm just wondering why you consider Lara to be the 2nd biggest worst character?
Yahtzee tends to have the same problem, but even with something like Castlevania, there are some hideous examples. Even Mario or Sonic isn't immune from having some god-awful games.
- December 1, 2009 at 4:47 PM
- alphabet1 said...
I could care less about your re-discovering Kirby; what I really value from this post was your insight into the mind of teen macho gamers (who, sadly, aren't always teens).
It's interesting that kids "sitting at home playing with a toy" feel the need try and be tough guys.
Obviously, this all stems from insecurity etc etc. It's just sad that so many people never develop further than this stage, and this is in all aspects of life, not just gaming.
People using gay as a synonym for crappy doesn't really get to me, but I do see it as a sign of immaturity, and I refrain from classifying things as "gay".
What really irks me is WoW players who say nigga over ventrilo.
That makes no sense to me.
As for Pokemon, if you weren't a kid when it came out (or are a kid now), you shouldn't get it. woops, just saw that Echo said the same thing. >.> I guess i'm echoing echo =]
- February 1, 2010 at 6:34 AM
- Cam said...
I am going to say right now that jRPGs are not necessarily bad, it's just that they went from something really cool (Final Fantasy before Cloud, Seiken Densetsu, Mother, et cetera) to being something... I don't know, they just feel completely different and really kind of stupid now.
I hate almost every single Square Enix game now because post FFVII almost every game I have seen is reminding us of it, whether it be because the characters are the same (both in look and attitude/background story) or even the same fucking characters are in it (one of my bigger gripes with Kingdom Hearts). I've tried playing jRPGs and these days I take them as something trying too hard to be an epic game and failing miserably or as a pandering game that just is overly complicated and deprived of the fun I once had.
One of the worse offenders in my books is Kingdom Hearts because it's the pandering of Disney and Square Enix to fans and holy shit how much further can you drop when it comes to that?
- April 2, 2010 at 2:52 PM
- mganai77 said...
Great entry... except for the Zelda II diss. Most underrated game ever, to the extent that Ocarina of Time and Final Fantasy 7 are overrated in my book. Suck it, haters.
- April 20, 2010 at 7:44 PM
- imsmart said...
Zelda 2 is a bad game? Halo is overrated? Wha...? Do you hate every game whose impressive standards preserve their legacy to this day as paragons of the gaming worlds they created with their revolutionary approaches to gaming?
Also, ever notice the guy from Prototype is basically Kirby? He has a limited flight ability, and the ability to take people's powers by eating them.
- November 24, 2010 at 7:49 PM
- Pantless_ninja said...
Haha, really funny using sweden as "neutral" =)
I appriciate that kind of humor.
(even though I am a Swede.)
- January 3, 2011 at 1:02 AM
- Daniel said...
The thought processes about games you possess is great but at the end of the Kirby video that whole bullshit about grunge being manufactured is a load of horseshit. Well what I really want to say is stick to videogame critiques and praises cause your knowledge of other media like the rise and fall of a music culture is complete idiocracy.
- February 18, 2011 at 12:24 PM
- A Tribe Called Helloween said...
My how fuckin times have changed. Bob actually apologizes to viewers about them watching the previous two GTO's. Yes it's done with a sense of self-deprecating humor, but he still apologizes. Now if anyone tells him he's doing something wrong he spitefully goes the other way.
Maybe this is way Republicans hate change so much.
Regardless, the episode still holds up.
- July 21, 2011 at 12:25 PM
I recently rewatched this and just caught the "ponder this" at the end. I personally would think that the first one would occur. However, I'm Jewish and you'd better believe I'd be Kirby Jewish. That sounds awesome! I'm a huge fan, and keep up the good work.
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We recently surveyed 2,000 security executives at large, global enterprises and found that about one in three focused, targeted breach attempts succeeded.
Still, 75 percent of respondents were "confident" they were doing the right things with their security strategies, and a similar number said security is "completely embedded" in their cultures, with support from the highest-level executives.
Clearly, there's a disconnect.
Surviving in this increasingly risky environment requires a cybersecurity "re-boot" to embrace an end-to-end approach that recognizes a spectrum of threats across the information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) environments, minimizes exposure and identifies high-priority assets. In particular, oil and gas businesses must expand their cybersecurity strategies to include operational technology and invest in advanced analytics, incident management programs and ongoing testing focused on protecting core operations. This takes a few fundamental steps.
Start by answering several critical questions:
To foster a culture of cybersecurity and move closer to a state of digital trust, organizations should emphasize an adaptive, evolutionary approach to addressing all aspects of security on an ongoing basis.
This means investing in education and training for IT and OT staff alike so that they can step out of their comfort zones and collaborate across the organization.
Together, they can help devise security strategies that make sense in both business and operational contexts, while encouraging deeper engagements with enterprise leadership on a day-to-day basis. Doing so requires IT to speak the language of OT, and vice versa.
Improve alignment of cybersecurity strategies with business imperatives, and improve ability to detect and prohibit more advanced attacks.
Engage "white-hat" external hackers for attack simulations to establish a realistic assessment of internal capabilities—across IT and OT environments.
Prioritize protection of the organization's key assets (including industrial control systems) and focus on the internal incursions with greatest potential impact.
Invest in state-of-the-art programs that enable outmaneuvering adversaries, versus investing more in existing programs.
99% of breaches not detected by security team members, are found by employees. Prioritize training for all employees, including cross-training for IT and operations personnel.
CISOs must materially engage with enterprise leadership and make the case that cybersecurity is a critical priority in protecting company value.
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Bilingual thoughts on life, language, learning, and all things Latina.
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Book Giveaway! Sisters, Strangers, and Starting Over
Beatriz Sánchez-Milligan is shocked when her 14-year-old niece, Celeste, stumbles into her 25th wedding anniversary party. Celeste reveals that her mother, Perla, has died and that she has nowhere else to go. Beatriz immediately takes Celeste in - a decision that troubles her husband, Larry, who remembers that wherever Perla went, trouble followed. He worries his wife is rushing in without having all the facts. Undaunted, Beatriz begins to plan a quinceañera for Celeste; but the party planning doesn't comfort Celeste, nor does it ease Beatriz's pain. -Hachette Book Group
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To win a book, please comment here by July 31, and share your thoughts on sisters, whether you have sisters or not. When you comment, please leave an email address or link to a site where you can be contacted. Winners must be US or Canadian residents. No PO Boxes please. Winners will be selected and announced on August 1.
6 comments:
- Sunny Dreemz said...
I had one sister, but she died 15 years ago. I still dream about her a lot. In my dreams, she's still alive and 15 years older. In my sub conscience then, she must be very much alive. Thanks for the giveaway!
- July 7, 2010 at 5:56 AM
- Marjorie said...
I have a wonderful sister in British Columbia and everytime we
talk it like she is sitting beside me, goodtimes and badtimes will never come between us.
I would love to win this book.
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- July 7, 2010 at 7:21 AM
I have a sister; we're not close anymore.
- July 7, 2010 at 6:41 PM
I don't have a biological sister (or brother for that matter) but I am truly blessed with a few friends who fill the void. I really wish I did have a sister.
- July 7, 2010 at 9:43 PM
- Cassy said...
Sunny Dreemz and "Anonymous" - I thank you for commenting, but please leave an email or site link where I can contact you!
- July 7, 2010 at 10:06 PM
- Beverly said...
Sisters are wonderful.
Despite our age differences and not living in the same part of the US for the last 43 years my sister and I are kindred spirits.
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Joel Parkinson Claims Maiden ASP World Title
BANZAI PIPELINE, Oahu/Hawaii (Friday, December 14, 2012) - Joel Parkinson (AUS), 31, has claimed his maiden ASP World Title today at the final stop of the 2012 ASP World Championship Tour (WCT) season, the Billabong Pipe Masters in Memory of Andy Irons.
When the day started, only Parkinson and then-reigning 11-time ASP World Champion Kelly Slater(USA), 40, remained in contention for this year's crown. However, with Slater's loss to Josh Kerr(AUS), 28, in this afternoon's Semifinal, Parkinson's title became a certainty.
"Consistency paid off," Parkinson said. "This is where I wanted to stand at the end of the year. This is what I've worked for my whole life. I can't describe what this feels like. I've had runner-ups and ups-and-downs. I've been to hell and back and it makes this so much sweeter. All the love from Hawaii and Australia and over the world, I can't thank you all enough for supporting me."
Parkinson, currently in his 12th season on the ASP WCT, has now collected 11 elite event victories in his tenure among the world's best surfers. Over the course of his career, the stylish Australian finished runner-up to the ASP World Title four times (2002, 2004, 2009, 2011) and today's solidification of the ASP World Title further establishes Parkinson as one of the greatest surfers of all time.
"One day you wake up feeling good the next day you wake up feeling like a loser," Parkinson said. "This morning I felt like a Champion when I woke up. Like Andy (Irons) always said 'I got this, huh?' I dedicate this to my family, Dad who used to take me to contests when I was 10, my wife and my mom and kids, this is all for us."
Following Parkinson's clinching of the 2012 ASP World Title, the Gold Coast natural-footer went on to defeat compatriot Josh Kerr in the Final, clinching the 2012 Billabong Pipe Masters in Memory of Andy Irons and capping off one of the most impressive seasons in ASP history.
2012 ASP WCT Results:
Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast: 5th
Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach: 3rd
Billabong Rio Pro: 2nd
Volcom Fiji Pro: 9th
Billabong Pro Tahiti: 2nd
Hurley Pro at Trestles: 2nd
Quiksilver Pro France: 3rd
Rip Curl Pro Portugal: 3rd
O'Neill Coldwater Classic: 5th
Billabong Pipe Masters: WINNER
"Right now, Pipe Master, World Title, it's all surreal," Parkinson said. "I figured it was going to be a pressure cooker years ago. I knew there was nothing I could do about it. It was about what I had to do, not about what he had to do, I thought, surely he (Slater) has got to peak because he had that heat with Shane (Dorian) and I knew Kerr is a danger man for him. When Kerr got that one, I felt like I was going to physically throw up. I couldn't control my emotions at that point."
Slater was reflective following his Semifinal defeat this afternoon and gracious in honoring Parkinson on stage in front of a capacity crowd at the Banzai Pipeline.
"I missed Brazil because I had a cut in my heel and couldn't really turn," Slater said. "I figured I'd just rest up and get focused. Probably the one that hurt the worst was Teahupo'o. I made two or three mistakes in a row and Ricardo (dos Santos) got a 9.8 with seven seconds left. I had a bad string over the last few months. It kind of fell apart after France. Portugal was a tough one and Santa Cruz, I was just real wobbly. For whatever reason, the momentum went in Parko's direction. It was cool that it came down to this, it would have been cooler to have it come down to the Final. Joel's been on tour for 10 or 11 years now and been in the hunt ever since he started. He's an amazing surfer. He's just the guy that makes it look easy. He can pull whatever our when he needs to."
Check the Highlights of the event @ http://www.vanstriplecrownofsurfing.com/billabongpipemasters2012
1 – Joel Parkinson (AUS) 17.17
2 – Josh Kerr (AUS) 14.83
SF 1: Joel Parkinson (AUS) 17.30 def. Damien Hobgood (USA) 14.63
SF 2: Josh Kerr (AUS) 11.13 def. Kelly Slater (USA) 4.90
QF 1: Damien Hobgood (USA) 9.83 def. Sebastian Zietz (HAW) 9.17
QF 2: Joel Parkinson (AUS) 12.50 def. C.J. Hobgood (USA) 9.40
QF 3: Josh Kerr (AUS) 15.00 def. Yadin Nicol (AUS) 12.17
QF 3: Kelly Slater (USA) 18.73 def. Shane Dorian (HAW) 18.20
Heat 1: Damien Hobgood (USA) 8.23 def. Kieren Perrow (AUS) 3.26
Heat 2: C.J. Hobgood (USA) 13.94 def. Dane Reynolds (USA) 8.00
Heat 3: Yadin Nicol (AUS) 13.00 def. Gabriel Medina (BRA) 12.00
Heat 4: Kelly Slater (USA) 19.27 def. Miguel Pupo (BRA) 10.66
Heat 3: Josh Kerr (AUS) 14.57, Gabriel Medina (BRA) 14.10, Kelly Slater (USA) 8.10
Heat 4: Shane Dorian (HAW) 6.53, Miguel Pupo (BRA) 5.83, Yadin Nicol (AUS) 4.23
2012 ASP WCT Top 5:
1 – Joel Parkinson (AUS) 58,700 pts
2 – Kelly Slater (USA) 55,450 pts
3 – Mick Fanning (AUS) 47,000 pts
4 – John John Florence (HAW) 44,350 pts
5 – Adriano de Souza (BRA) 42,350 pts


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And it doesn't matter where you work: The pay scales below show Union heavy equipment operators earn more than non-union heavy equipment operators throughout the United States.
Construction Hourly Wage and Fringe Benefit Rates
Union vs. Non-Union by Region
Heavy Equipment Operator
Region One – CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT
Region Two – NJ, NY
Region Three – DE, MD, PA, VA, WV, DC
Region Four – AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN
Source: AGC of America: Craft Worker Compensation Research Report, January 2008
PAS (2007) and Construction Labor Research Council (2007)
Region Five – IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI
Region Seven – IA, KS, MO, NE
Region Eight– CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, WY
Region Nine – AZ, CA, HI, NV
Regions Six and Ten – Data incomplete – AR, LA, NM, OK, TX, AK, ID, OR, WA
In states that have laws restricting workers' rights to form strong unions, the average pay for all workers is lower. So-called "right to work" for less laws that limit workers' rights to collectively bargain contracts (including wages and benefits) are a bad deal for all workers. In 2006, average pay in so-called "right to work" states was 13.1 percent lower than in states where workers have the freedom to form strong unions.
Note: "Right to work" states are Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, Nevada, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia and Wyoming.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Includes workers covered by Unemployment Insurance and
Unemployment Compensation for Federal Employees (UCFE) programs;
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Temptress in "Parley" Episode 23 of Season 4
Pictured: Eric Christian Olsen (LAPD Detective Marty Deeks) and Jeananne Goossen (Monica Davis). Deeks goes undercover to obtain information about an infamous arms dealer looking to get back in the business, but the woman he befriends leads the operation in a dangerous directon. Meanwhile, Kensi confronts new emotions as she runs surveillance on Deeks and his female source, on NCIS: LOS ANGELES, Tuesday, May 7 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Richard Cartwright/CBS ©2013 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.


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The Victorian doll is a symbol of feminine delicacy and piety, but the Scottish sculptor Jessica Harrison has turned that notion on its head, constructing porcelain figures and painting their flesh with vivid sailor tattoos. Harrison, previously featured here for her graphic and macabre figurines, subtly builds upon contemporary dialogues of sexuality and the female body. Where Victorian women were encouraged to be sexually modest, religious and sober, Harrison's dolls adopt the visual language associated with drunkenness and sexual freedom on the high seas. Sailors, feared for their rowdy traditions, were thought of as the antithesis of the ideal woman, who was almost always middle class, white, home-bound.
Harrison's dolls, like many Victorian woman, wear corsets and petticoats of soft, pastel hues; one even modestly holds a fan. But these seemingly coy women obviously have some ruffian pasts. Tattooed on one woman's pale arms are the names of a dozen conquests: Daisy, Rita, Maria, Eileen. Unlike the figurines treasured by small Victorian children, Harrison's characters seem to have anachronistically accompanied Sailor Jerry on his boozy pin-up filled adventures. Beside a budding rose sewn into the color of her dress, a lady reveals a pair of flying swallows, an icon that appears frequently in mid-20th century sailor tattoos.
Harrison's impressive series coyly lays bare the deeply entrenched sexism, racism, and classism of the Victorian era, during which women were not permitted to vote or visit pubs. With their waists cinched and their hair powdered into elaborate updos, these seemingly fragile porcelain figures contain an undeniable grit that transcends all social barriers.
Harrison's work is currently on view at Galerie LJ in Paris. (via Lost at E Minor and Colossal)


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Diagnosis and Treatment Glossary
Here are some of the common terms used in the diagnosis and treatment of childhood cancer.
Brain tumour (Cerebral tumour)
See cerebral tumour -
An abnormal multiplication of brain cells. This forms a swelling that compresses or destroys the healthy brain cells and – because of the rigid nature of the skull – increases the pressure on the brain tissue. Malignant tumours grow rapidly, spreading through the otherwise normal brain tissue and causing progressive neurological disability. Benign tumours grow slowly and compress the brain tissue. Both benign and malignant tumours commonly cause fits.


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Miller Park gets its first 'Bucks' contestants
OK, so they missed a cheese question.
We won't make a big deal out of it, like mentioning it at the top of this story or noting that they are four bright college students and co-workers from the state of Wisconsin (aka "America's Dairyland") who drove past one dairy farm after another during their three-hour trek from Eau Claire to Milwaukee.
OK, so they missed a cheese question.
We won't make a big deal out of it, like mentioning it at the top of this story or noting that they are four bright college students and co-workers from the state of Wisconsin (aka "America's Dairyland") who drove past one dairy farm after another during their three-hour trek from Eau Claire to Milwaukee.
No, we're going to point out instead that they broke some ground in Episode 18 of the hit MLB.com game show "Bucks on the Pond" powered by Ford. Kyle Bacon, Joel Albrecht and brothers Sam and Nathan Rodebaugh are not only the first Miller Park contestants in the series' two seasons, but also the first to use social media to get themselves onto the show for a chance to win real cash money.
"That day was so much fun for all of us," Sam said in an email to MLB.com. "It was Joel's first game attended at Miller Park, so it was quite a memorable first for him. Everything from the BP home run to the Carlos Gomez Bobblehead to 'Bucks on the Pond' to the beef brisket parfaits we ate would have made the game a memorable experience each on their own merit, but all together?
"What a great day at the park."
It all began with a post on John & Cait...Plus Nine, one of the most popular MLB.com Blogs, maintained by two members of the Brewers' front office: John Steinmiller, manager of media relations, and Caitlin Moyer, senior manager of advertising and marketing. They posted a heads up that the "Bucks" crew would be at Miller Park the next day, which also happened to be Carlos Gomez Bobblehead Day.
Bacon is among the blog's avid followers, and he was determined to get his buddies onto the "Bucks" set. They practiced baseball trivia during the three-hour ride. Once there, he tweeted to @Brewers that the foursome was in the house and looking for the show. The Brewers tweeted back, the four fans "ran around the ballpark frantically" in search of the set, found it in front of the Klement's Racing Sausages display, and the rest is history. Watch to see whether they won some bucks to cover the trip.
"The entire day was a great experience," Bacon said. "I, personally, love going to Brewers games despite the long drive. The atmosphere there is unlike any other ballpark I've been to. Wisconsinites are always into their teams, win or lose. This day, however was unlike the others because it was just one good thing after another. We had excellent weather, and everyone had a pregame blast watching batting practice.
"After briefly searching for the 'Bucks' crew, the other guys wanted to give up, but I insisted that we go get food and keep searching. They followed me and the moment I saw the cameras, I got extremely excited. I happened to be standing next to a pair of employees and I immediately asked them, 'Is that what I think it is?' And they said, 'Well ... what do you think it is?' I practically shouted 'Bucks on the Pond' and ran over and got the attention of the guys. Once they found out who I was and that I tweeted about wanting to play, they were enthusiastic. ... It's quite exciting to be the first contestants to play from Miller Park."
"Bucks" is hosted by Jeremy Brisiel, and you might be a part of it this season when you least expect it. Fans at the ballpark interact with MLB.com's studio through the magic of technology in conjunction with game action inside. In creating a new experience for fans, MLB.com is giving people a chance to earn bucks while they spend bucks at the ballpark.
Contestants are asked a trivia question -- general knowledge and baseball -- on each pitch during a half-inning of baseball. Get the question correct and win money. Get the question wrong and it's a strike. Three strikes and you're out.
The questions' difficulty and value increase with the number of outs in the on-field action: $5 easy questions to start, $10 medium-difficulty questions after one out, $20 hard questions after two outs. If the contestant lasts longer than the team's at-bat, they win the bucks in their bank.
Here's the new wrinkle: Cross the $100 mark during the show and it's time for "Say The Word" powered by Ford SYNC. You can wager any part of your bank on the next question, which is asked each episode by 2014 Hall of Fame candidate Frank Thomas. Answer correctly and you win, answer incorrectly and you lose that amount ... and it's another strike.
Bacon may have gotten the cheese question wrong in this show, but hey, he got them there.
"As far as the strike regarding cheese -- we realized how silly that was going to look to the nation later that day," he said. "I immediately pictured JB making some joke about it. To be honest, though, we really weren't sure of the answer. I'll admit, though, if it weren't for the other guys, I would've been out of the game pretty early playing by myself. I was so excited that I was really blanking on some of the answers."
Said Sam: "Yeah, that was kind of embarrassing. I will blame Kyle for that one. But truth be told, there are lots of cheeses from many countries all over the world. The thing that is easiest to remember is that Wisconsin makes them all better than the rest."
Bacon and Albrecht attend University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Sam goes to Immanuel Lutheran College and Nathan attends Chippewa Valley Technical College. The four work together in the distribution center at Eau Claire-based Menards, the national home-improvement retail chain, and you can get a feel for their teamwork watching them collectively tap the Gomez bobblehead for luck during the show.
Topics covered include nursery rhymes, vegetables, logos, colors, "Dumb and Dumber," cheese, Led Zeppelin, Brewers pitchers, precious gems, fish anatomy, "Forgetting Sarah Marshall," comedians, pitching mounds, retired numbers, superheroes and planets.
"I'm so excited for this entire experience -- almost borderline giddy," Bacon said. "I've been checking the MLB.com/bucks URL daily for weeks now to see if the Miller Park episode was posted. ... My heart wouldn't stop beating. I was like spinning in circles, sweating."
This is the 47th overall episode, and it brings to 22 the number of MLB parks involved. In addition to the Brewers, teams visited by the "Bucks" crew include the Angels, Astros, Athletics, Cardinals, Cubs, D-backs, Dodgers, Giants, Indians, Marlins, Mets, Orioles, Red Sox, Reds, Rockies, Royals, Padres, Pirates, Tigers, White Sox and Yankees. Bookmark MLB.com/bucks and be on the lookout for the "Bucks" crew at your ballpark.
Mark Newman is enterprise editor of MLB.com. Read and join other baseball fans on his MLB.com community blog.


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"Ratshin is in good voice, there's pleasant banter in between songs, and it's nice to have new versions of these songs performed live. For fans and those who enjoy clever, thoughtful lyrics, Primal Urges offers an hour and a half of nicely performed live music." - All Music Guide!
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Wow young fashionistas with how Vidal Sassoon changed the world with a pair of scissors.
Inspired by Bauhaus and arising in the swinging 60s, Vidal Sassoon elevated hairdressing to a form of art, liberated women with a pair of scissors, and ushered in a new era in fashion history. While previously "chained" to the salon chair to get that lacquered hair ideal look, women could now move and do whatever they loved and still count on hair to be in style.
However facing aggressive competition from premium salon professional brands, women today are no longer aware of the rich professional heritage of the Vidal Sassoon brand and what it stands for.
Show us how you would communicate the inspiring brand story of Vidal Sassoon in a contemporary and relevant way that resonates with young and trendy fashion addicts that will inspire them to learn more about Sassoon and his stories.
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George Strait Eyeing a Post-Retirement Getaway
George Strait is planning to ride off into the sunset with a tropical vacation!
The country mainstay is still enjoying the final leg of his Cowboy Rides Away Tour, crisscrossing the country one last time to play for his fans. But with his impending retirement, Strait says he's ready for some much needed rest and relaxation ... probably somewhere warm and tropical.
"I don't know where, but I'm going somewhere to celebrate," Strait reveals.
"I haven't been to Hawaii in years, so I would love to see it again and try to find my old house over there and all that stuff," the legend continues, "and I want to go back to scope the Army barracks and see all the old spots where I used to hang out. I'm gonna do a lot of things."
With over 25 stops on his final tour, the country icon is certainly earning that tropical retirement! Strait will wrap up his last days on the road at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on June 7 with an all-star supporting lineup, including Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Sheryl Crow, Ronnie Dunn, Vince Gill, Faith Hill, Alan Jackson, Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride and Lee Ann Womack.


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Bollywood Visits Socorro During 49ers
SOCORRO, N.M. October 15, 2012 – "Bollywood" is coming to New Mexico Tech's Macey Center at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19, coinciding with the annual 49ers celebration, the university's version of homecoming.
The Mystic India show features a variety of Indian cultural motifs mixed with modern images, music and dance.
The Mystic India show features a variety of Indian cultural motifs mixed with modern images, music and dance.
The troupe "Mystic India" will entertain and delight audiences with its colorful mix of music, dance and theatre reflecting the culture of a centuries-old land, in a Performing Arts Series event showcasing Bollywood.
That's not a typo. Hollywood is in California, while Bollywood describes the Hindi-language film industry based in Mombai, or Bombay, if you prefer, hub of the largest film industry in India and among the largest film production centers worldwide.
"Mystic India is the first show of its kind to bring together the colorful and exotic culture of India in a spectacular and entertaining performance," said Series Director Ronna Kalish.
"The show is a celebration of India through dance, music, theatre and special effects," she said. "I know the audience will be totally amazed with Mystic India, and will leave Macey Center with an understanding of and appreciation for the beauty and history of the culture."
Think of the performance as a journey celebrating India's rich history, which can be traced to the appearance of homo sapiens some 75,000 years ago, and is believed to have spawned the first major civilization of South Asia.
Beginning in the mid-18th century and over the next 100 years, large areas of India were annexed by the British East India Co. Dissatisfaction with the Company led to a rebellion in 1857, when the British Provinces fell under the control of the British Crown. The subcontinent gained its independence from British rule in 1947, after the British provinces were divided into the dominions of India and Pakistan.
Bollywood choreographer and production visionary Amit Shah is credited with arranging a production that audiences and critics alike pronounced as highly entertaining.
Shah, the artistic director for Mystic India, is known for his critical eye and creative disposition. He has been actively involved in dance, theater, and media for over 19 years.
The dances he choreographs combine classical forms of Indian motifs with folk dances from various villages in India, as well as American influences such as jazz, hip-hop and ballet, creating quite a package.
"A significant part of the PAS mission is to cultivate an appreciation for global cultures through the universal languages of dance, music, color and movement," Kalish said, adding that this year's Performing Arts Series schedule has a particularly international theme.
"Mystic India's Amit Shah is eminently qualified to tell the story of Indian history and culture," she said. "Not only is he a dancer and choreographer, but he has walked the runway for a well-known Indian fashion designer, Manish Malhotra, and hosted live concerts and television shows in his country.
"We're hoping New Mexico Tech alumni in town for 49ers will join us for an evening of spectacular entertainment," Kalish said.
Through the AATMA Performing Arts dance company he established in 2008, Shah has worked on Bollywood film sets with top actors such as Deepika Padukone, John Abraham, Genelia D'Souza, and with Shahrukh Khan's production company, Red Chillies Productions.
Shah's choreography has been featured on stage with Miss World Priyanka Chopra and has been showcased in several music videos and films including Cappadonna, and G-Deep's music video, Nach Leh.
His award-winning AATMA Performing Arts troupe is nationally recognized for its entertainment factor and unique style, which has landed performances with Fortune-500 companies such as HBO, AT&T, HSBC, Bank of America, and Mastercard.
Mystic India, his most recent endeavor, has captured the attention of the both corporate professionals and leading figures in the entertainment industry across the globe.
"This is a wonderful opportunity for everyone to see first-class entertainment in a cozy venue at reasonable prices," Kalish said. "And that, too, is part of the PAS mission."
Sponsors for Mystic India are New Mexico Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts, the New Mexico Tech Graduate Student Association, the New Mexico Tech Student Association, Bank of America, AMEC and Best Western Premier Hotel.
Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors and $10 for youth17 and under, and are available at the N.M. Tech Cashier's Office (second floor of Fidel Center), Brownbilt Shoes and Western Wear, Burrito Tyme Drive-up, at the door, or for those out of Socorro, by calling 575-835-5688.
By Valerie Kimble/New Mexico Tech


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Who says having a family means you can no longer enjoy driving? We've listed our favorite four-door sports cars for $30,000, from the Nissan Maxima--billed as the original "four-door sports car"--to sporty versions of many other traditional sedans. Each of these vehicles proves that buyers can still enjoy driving even if they have a car seat strapped in back.
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2011 Nissan Maxima
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Volkswagen Passat SE V6
Although the newly redesigned Volkswagen Passat offers three available engines, the sedan's 280-hp 3.6-liter V6 is the one that excites us most. That's because the muscular V6 propels the sedan to 60 mph from a standing stop in just 6.1 seconds--a stellar figure for a family car. And while a Passat SE equipped with the powerful V6 stretches our budget with a $30,000 base price including destination, we think most buyers will agree it's worth it. That's especially true thanks to luxury-levels of standard equipment, such as leather and suede upholstery, a remote engine starter and an upscale Fender sound system.
What it means to you: Our list includes several great choices for driving enthusiasts with a burgeoning family.


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My interest in genealogy started when I was a child. My dad's mom use to tell me that the family history book had been burned in a fire, but she knew we were related to Daniel Boone. I never forgot that, nor have I ever found the connection haha. Along with doing genealogy I spend a lot of my time doing photo restorations, namely for victims of Sandy through Care for Sandy, and also of family photos that I add to the books I write on our family history.
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Prompt #15 Records Anomolies
first is a document I knew about but just got a copy of it yesterday. It's the application of William M Riddle for his Mississippi Choctaw rights. I believe it's very likely that he was Choctaw as he is trying to claim but the problem was in reality his family did not comply with the treaty of 1830. which made him ineligible for annuities.He has trouble keeping his story straight. Not only that I have found the family in TN, KY, and IN but not in MS. I think with this and his lack of proof that this family complies to the treaty ended in his being denied. It looks like he kept at it for about two more years and never got it.
My next anomaly was that of my husbands grandmother's birth certificate she had told us that even the state of Oklahoma could never find her birth certificate when she applied for social security. So they used her school records to establish her birth date, but even they didn't match. So I contacted a dear genealogy friend, Jeanette Coaly (she is actually a distant cousin) but she also runs the museum in Harmon County, Oklahoma where I knew grandma was born. Here is what she found.
I'm not going to show the whole certificate as she is still living, but here is the area of problem. There is a serious mix up of names. Had grandma not been born as a twin we may have never found that, but as a result Jeanette was able to look for twins born during that year and narrow her search to only a few in that county. However, only one had names similar to Grandma's parents. I say similar because their first names were correct, but not the last. Here in lied the problem. Her parents were Ernest "Joe" Conner (not Manning) and Flora Mae Manning (not Master). So the person recording the record I think may have been off by a line or something because they gave Joe his wife's maiden name as his surname and Flora, well I don't know where her name came from.
Now we could see why Grandma was unable to find her birth certificate because the state was looking for a girl born on the date she said and to her correct parents. But in fact not only was their name wrong on the record, but I think her father's memory failed him and he registered her for school with the birth date that was acutely her mother's death date, but the right years. It's no wonder they couldn't find her certificate. However, the family lore was that Joe took the kids, ran to Arizona, changed the spelling of the last name to Connor instead of Conner and also mixed up the kids birth dates to hide them because he was afraid that the orphanage would come take them away from him again. You can read more about her story in my previous post.
There are so many more I could share, but the point is when you look at or for documents keep in mind that people lied, memories fails, facts were recorded wrong, and illiteracy and foreign accents made getting the facts difficult. So when you know a record should exist in a place, spell names wrong, keep dates and time frames open and even search surrounding counties. Sometimes it's a case of changing borders. But never give up. It's there. Also use siblings and other relatives to find your ancestors. It's like a puzzle. Sometimes you need to assemble the surrounding pieces before you can find the one you want.
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- Kiril said...
Headscratchers are all I have to work with these days. ;-D
I just recently discovered confirmation of who the parents of one of my Great-Grannies were, except that the people on Ancestry who have those 2 people in their records only show them as having a son. ;-D
There can't be more than 1 married couple, from the same area, with the same names, during the same period, so I know I'm on the right trail. ;-D
The problem arises from the fact that her death certificate gives the spelling of her maiden name, and her Fathers last name, different from what it was listed for him in earlier records.
He, his wife, and son, appear in the 1870 census, but I've yet to find these people in 1880. ;-D
I hope the ancestry.com researchers will contact me. ;-D
- amyrebba said...
That's not uncommon when you find other peoples work. Often times I have found that they haven't devoted any time and energy to that family group because that couple is not a direct line ancestor. They may have been a Great Aunt or Uncle and therefor they just put in information they quickly came across or that the family could remember. So they may not be able to give you much information anyway.
Have you tried using other sites like Footnote, Rootsweb, LDS, or UsGenWeb to find informaiton? There is also GenForum and Genealogy Trails. Cindy's list is also a fabulous website to help you find other website that might have the genealogy information you are looking for.
If you need help just give me a ring. I'd be glad to see what I can try and find as well. Good luck
- Kiril said...
Thank U for the encouragement! ;-D