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Intercultural learning exchange in Japan
"It was an incredible time. I learnt a lot of things, not only about Japan but also about many other countries", says Elena Moreno, one of the youngsters who participated in "MIRAI" a short-term youth exchange programme involving graduate youngsters from universities in Europe and Central Asia. They were students of Politics, International Relations, Economics and Asian studies.
The opportunity to take part in this programme came to Elena through the institution where she studies, the College of Europe in Bruges (Belgium). "Even though they only picked up one student at my University I decided to apply, because you never know. My career has been focused on China and Asian studies from the very beginning. I think that is why they chose me".
The programme aimed at fostering a solid foundation of Japan-Europe relations by promoting mutual understanding and building networks among future leaders. The students attended lectures at Keio University in Tokyo, talked to CEOs from different Japanese companies and spent a weekend with a local family to get a taste of Japan's traditional culture. "Thanks to this programme, I had the opportunity to do things that I couldn't do travelling on my own", says Elena. "For example, we had the opportunity to talk to CEOs and managers who told us how to manage a successful company, and I learnt a lot. On the other hand, the weekend with the family was a very interesting experience, since we have very different cultures and we don't speak the same language and that definitely opens your mind".
This programme was implemented by two organisations from both continents: AFS Japan and EFIL – European Federation for Intercultural Learning.
To know more about exchange programmes, you can check the organisation's website.
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Tuesday, July 27, 2010
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I just received your edition of the PWI 500 in the mail today. I saw that when you go from page 113 to 114, it skips from 327 to 329. It looks like #328 Brandon Locke was accidentally left out of the list.
- July 27, 2010 at 2:59 PM
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated said...
You made my day, Bob!
An unforgivable mistake. For what's it's worth, here is what should have been in the magazine.
328 BRANDON LOCKE (6', 220, 6, 446) "The Real Deal" is the reigning New England Championship Wrestling triple-crown champion … Defeated Max Bauer for that title in February … Made it to the four-way Iron Man finals of the 2009 NECW Iron 8 tournament, which was won by Antonio Thomas … After the loss, Locke attacked Thomas and smashed the championship trophy … Proud native of the Jersey Shore is one of the most despised wrestlers in Chaotic Wrestling … Turned on his partner Chase Del Monte, igniting a heated feud.
Stu Saks/Publisher
- July 27, 2010 at 4:20 PM
Simon Sez!!! Awesome to see that name on the list!
- July 28, 2010 at 3:09 AM
Thanks! Excellent job again. After subscribing to you guys for a good number of years, I must say that the PWI 500 is one of the top highlights of my wrestling calendar. It has been a great way for me to see how some of my favorite wrestlers' careers are doing, follow some old names I haven't heard about in a while, and get to know about a whole bunch of new guys coming up in the sport.
- July 28, 2010 at 8:31 AM
- wicked said...
It's Orion Bishop not Orien Bishop. Hope its right in magazine
- July 28, 2010 at 9:52 PM
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated said...
It's "Orion" in the magazine. I'll correct it here. Thanks.
--Stu Saks
- July 29, 2010 at 10:11 AM
This is always a fun read. I especially like catching up on some of my favorite independent wrestlers.
- July 29, 2010 at 8:03 PM
Stu, who are your current five favorite independent wrestlers (not including ROH wrestlers)?
- July 30, 2010 at 10:00 PM
I noticed in your list of the top 500 wrestlers of 2010, you listed a wrestler at #352 named "The Sheik". I did a double-take at that name, as I grew up in the Big Time Wrestling era in Detroit, where the REAL Sheik, Bobo Brazil, Dick the Bruiser, Killer Tim Brooks, et al tore it up in "Air Conditioned Cobo Arena". Could you give me some information on this poser, and undoubtably poor imitation of the real thing?!
- August 3, 2010 at 11:41 AM
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated said...
The Sheik listed at #352 is actually a wrestler who has been gaining a lot of notoriety in the Florida and southern regions. Though he is clearly not the original Sheik, this Sheik does have the blessing of Ed Farhat's (the original Sheik) family to use the name.
We actually just did an "Introducing" with him for the upcoming The Wrestler/Inside Wrestling Vol. 35 which will be hitting newsstands on August 17. Make sure to check it out as it goes over all the cool details about his career and how he got to use the name, The Sheik.
I would also recommend taking a look at some of his matches on YouTube, he's a monstrous and intimidating guy who is drawing a lot of attention to himself lately.
Jeff Ruoss
Managing Editor
- August 3, 2010 at 11:49 AM
Sounds like an interesting article, Jeff.
- August 3, 2010 at 8:32 PM


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There's no question: Today was a major game-changer for the movement to circumvent the debt ceiling by minting a platinum coin, a strategy that would take advantage of an arcane area of the law relating to coinage.
Today White House press secretary Jay Carney was asked about whether The White House saw the coin as a viable option, and rather than shooting it down he just evaded the question.
The response from the media has been unanimous: Carney left the door open.
Here's the front of Marketwatch.com:
Brian Beutler at Talking Points Memo has the best take on what happened today:
Today's White House press briefing changes things.
If I had to, I'd still bet against the Obama administration minting a platinum coin to meet payment obligations, even if we breach the debt ceiling. But that's just a feeble attempt at mind reading. By contrast, the fact that Jay Carney neither foreclosed on the seigniorage option nor questioned its legality today is actually meaningful.
Remember, he and Obama (and Obama's lawyers) have explicitly rejected the argument that the 14th Amendment empowers the administration to ignore debt limit. They haven't left themselves any wiggle room on that idea.
Felix Salmon has a good post today on the game theory of #MintTheCoin (do you pre-announce that you might use it?).
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|Robaire showing off one his wine picks at Grocery Outlet in Berkeley
I've been buying wine at Grocery Outlet for a long time and I've always been curious about Robaire, the manager in the store who picks the wine. At Grocery Outlet you won't find a lot of "shelf talkers" or ratings and descriptions of the wines, but sometimes you will see "Robaire recommends" at the Berkeley store or a sheet with details on the wine that Robaire has printed out.
When Robaire took over the wine department at the store he was a cognac and scotch drinker. He told me he thought a lot wine was "just hideous." But he started reading about it and tasting and over the course of about six months, he became something of a wine lover. Today he recommends wines he thinks his customers will enjoy and not just the ones he prefers. Likewise Andy, the wine buyer at Grocery Outlet says he never buys for his palate.
The wines at Grocery Outlet all have stories. Not just the story of how they came to be, but also, how they came to end up at Grocery Outlet. Grocery Outlet choses wine based on value. According to the Andy, up to 40% are purchased below cost. How can they do that? I'd say it's because the wine business is very complicated and risky. The slightest little changes can mean a producer ends up with wine they cannot sell. Here are just some of the reasons why:
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|Please, don't let your children design your wine label
The thrill is finding something really special, that is just too good for the price.
Right now Grocery Outlet has a sale on wine, and everything is additional 20% off through May 12, 2013. So I talked to both Andy and Robaire to get some of their top picks:
Pope Valley Merlot
2008 Napa Valley
This wine has the scent of red fruit with spice and violets, it's earthy and has velvety tannins. It generally sells for over twice the price.
Wild Oak by St Francis Winery Syrah
The Syrah is a Rhone style, with blueberry and black fruit and a hint of violet, it typically sells for $30 or more.
Swanson Instant Napa Cabernet Sauvignon
2009 Rutherford
Swanson is very well respected for their Merlot, and you'd be hard pressed to find a Napa Cab of this quality, this reasonably priced. It's a blend of Cab, Merlot and Petit Verdot, and it includes fruit from Rutherford, near the Mayacamas range in Yountville, Oakville and Oak Knoll.
Three Rivers Cabernet Sauvignon
2008 Washington
From Walla Walla Washington, this sells for over twice the price, and got 89 points from Wine Spectator it's a big "chewy" Cab with cherry, vanilla, blackberry and earthier notes of tobacco.
2010 California
Known mostly as a negociant, they also bottle some wines under their own label. It sells for about $14
and is from Paso Robles, it's lemony, with melon and tangerine.
Monsanto Chianti Classico Riserva magnum
2008 Italy
A favorite among chianti lovers and (Wine Spectator), this needs decanting but would be great for a party. Check out this review.
Michel Schlumberger Merlot
California 2011
I haven't tried this wine yet, and plan on holding on to it for a bit. This winery is known for particularly elegant wines and
Schlumberger Merlot generally sells for $35 a bottle.
Disclaimer: My thanks to Grocery Outlet for providing me with a gift card so I could buy some wines, they did not pay for me to write this or any other post. I've been a fan of Grocery Outlet for a long, long time and was paid to create some recipes for them in the Fall of 2012.


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One by one, potential jurors in the murder case against George W. Huguely V, who's accused of beating his former girlfriend to death when they were both University of Virginia students, took the witness stand Monday and revealed just how difficult it could be to seat an impartial jury.
They'd all heard about the high-profile case, and several said they had already made up their minds.
"It's obviously been discussed with my family and friends," said one young woman whose brother was a U.Va. student when Huguely, a popular lacrosse player, was arrested in May 2010 in the death of Yeardley Love.
Another potential juror said she would have trouble presuming Huguely's innocence because she feels sorry for Love's family. And a former headmaster at a girls boarding school said his work could bias him toward Love.
Lawyers methodically questioned candidates in Charlottesville Circuit Court while Huguely, who pleaded not guilty at the start of the proceeding, looked on. It was his first court appearance since his arrest in May 2010. Jury selection is expected to continue Tuesday.
The death of Love, a talented and well-liked government major from Baltimore County, made national headlines, and dozens of reporters have flooded the college town for the trial, which is expected to last two weeks. TV satellite trucks lined one full city block, and camera stands stood watch over the streets, pointed toward the courthouse steps, which have been designated an interview zone. It's unlikely either side will be speaking anytime soon, however. The judge has instituted a gag order preventing lawyers and police from commenting for the duration of the proceeding.
"This is Charlottesville's version of Casey Anthony," the Florida mother acquitted of killing her daughter in a trial that was followed by multiple media outlets, said David L. Heilberg, the immediate past president of the Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
Huguely is accused of killing Love, a Cockeysville native, two years ago during an alcohol-fueled confrontation at her off-campus apartment, just weeks before the on-and-off couple were set to graduate. They were both lacrosse players and knew each other as part of an elite crowd of athletes.
Charges against Huguely, 24, include first-degree murder, burglary and grand larceny. He has admitted stealing her laptop, which contained emails sent between them, on his way out of Love's home, according to police records. Yet he pleaded not guilty to all charges Monday.
His case has become a rallying point for those concerned about domestic violence, who have used it to show that abuse can occur among the well-educated and well-off. Both Huguely, who grew up in Chevy Chase, and Love attended prestigious preparatory schools in Maryland and were thought to have bright futures. But Huguely was struggling with alcohol and anger issues, according to police records. He was arrested twice before for drinking-related infractions, and he threatened violence against officers on one occasion.
That publicized image troubles Huguely's two attorneys. In court filings, they've characterized news coverage as "unprecedented" and prejudicial against their client, who sat between them at the defense table Monday, looking boyish and thin in a dark sport coat. His hair had been trimmed so that it no longer matches his mug shot, which showed long, disheveled locks. And he appears to have lost weight during his time in jail awaiting trial, compared with his lacrosse days, when he was listed on a team roster at over 200 pounds.
"The reporting focused on the sensational aspects of the case," the defense lawyers wrote in a motion filed late last year. "Mr. Huguely was vilified as a domestic abuser, the product of wealth and privilege, an example of out-of-control 'lacrosse culture,' and so on."
They pointed to headlines in local newspapers saying "Huguely attacked teammate," "Huguely ... was a man of privilege, rage," and "Love had a growing fear of Huguely." They also blamed police for not quashing erroneous reports.
The day after Huguely's arrest, a reporter asked Charlottesville Police Chief Timothy Longo Sr. about an apparently false rumor that Love had been strangled, and he refused to confirm or deny it, which may have allowed it to flourish.
A potential juror in the case repeated it Monday, saying he remembered reading that Love was "strangled or she was choked." The man also underscored how small Charlottesville, which has about 41,000 residents, can be, saying his son had played sports with one of the prosecutor's children. Still, the jury candidate said he could be impartial and weigh the evidence objectively.
Another candidate, a University of Virginia faculty member, said the same earlier in the day, though he acknowledged that the case is painful for many of his colleagues. "It gets my institution in the news in an unfortunate light," he said.
Others said they would have a harder time setting aside their snap judgments.
Many people on the streets Monday, enjoying the sunshine and mild weather, were less diplomatic.
"I've seen people say, 'They should fry him,' 'They should hang him,'" said John Stoudt, 41, an unemployed interpreter and 10-year Charlottesville resident.
"I believe he's guilty," said Christine Crenshaw, who has lived in Charlottesville since 1948, as she rushed off to the bank, a few blocks from the courthouse.
Huguely's lawyers are expected to argue that Love was taking prescription medication and drinking the night she died, which may have contributed to her death. Huguely has admitted to police that he fought with Love that night, shaking her repeatedly so that her head hit a wall, but he denies killing her.
"It is undisputed that a man hurt a woman. It is undisputed, that is fact," Rhonda Quagliana, one of Huguely's lawyers, said during jury questioning. She also said the "cause of death is a contested issue in this case."
That defense tack doesn't sit well with some.
"Blaming the victim, that really bothers me," said Catheryn Astin, a 60-year-old social worker and Charlottesville resident. She and her friends, who were on their way to lunch, said the case has raised awareness about issues of alcohol abuse and violence, and for that they were thankful. But they still called the circumstances tragic for both young people and their families, who watched jury selection from the front row of the courtroom Monday. Love's mother and older sister were seated on a bench to the right, while Huguely's parents sat on the left.
Jurors were brought in individually for questioning as reporters watched from the courthouse and a remote viewing location two blocks away, where a closed-circuit television displayed the proceedings.
Charlottesville officials spent months preparing for the trial, consulting with officials in Chesapeake, where the Beltway Sniper trial of Lee Boyd Malvo was held, "to learn from their experiences," said city spokesman Rick Barrick.
Charlottesville is known for its charming streets and eminently likable environment. It's frequently ranked among the top places to live, walk, eat and vacation. Its residents are unaccustomed to an influx of media for a negative event.
Love's death was shocking, said Mark Storslee, a U.Va. graduate student who was out for a walk with his new puppy. It was a reminder that "Charlottesville and the University of Virginia aren't immune to acts of violence," he said.
The campus is quieter on the topic now than it was in the days after Huguely's arrest, with fewer people talking about the case, he said, though pain still lingers for many who knew the couple.
"Hopefully," he said, "the trial can bring some closure."


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Makes 4 servings
1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup crunchy peanut butter
3 tablespoons honey
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 to 3 ripe bananas
8 slices white bread
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1. In a frying pan, melt 3 tablespoons of the butter. Make sure butter does not burn. In a small bowl mix together the peanut butter, honey, and cinnamon. Slice the bananas into 1/4-inch thick slices. Spread the peanut butter mixture on 4 slices of bread and cover with banana slices. Top with the remaining 4 slices of bread. Spread the remaining butter on both sides of the sandwiches. Grill the sandwiches in the frying pan until each side is golden brown.
2. For topping, combine the sugar and cinnamon in shallow plate. Coat the grilled sandwiches with the mixture. Cut diagonally and serve hot.
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National Medical Expenditure Survey, 1987: Survey of American Indians and Alaska Natives, Preliminary Population Characteristics [Public Use Tape 20P] (ICPSR 6231)
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The National Medical Expenditure Survey (NMES) series provides information on health expenditures by or on behalf of families and individuals, the financing of these expenditures, and each person's use of services. The Survey of American Indians and Alaska Natives (SAIAN) was designed in collaboration with the Indian Health Service (IHS), and used the same data collection instruments, interview procedures, and time frame as the NMES Household Survey component. However, the SAIAN differed from the Household Survey in several respects. The SAIAN sample was interviewed only three times and was not given the supplements on long-term care, caregiving, and care-receiving. Also, SAIAN respondents were asked additional questions on topics such as use of IHS facilities and traditional medicine, and were given a modified self-administered questionnaire with separate versions for adults and children. Interviewers for the SAIAN were mainly American Indians or Alaska Natives, and about 20 percent of the interviews were not conducted entirely in English. Of these, approximately 40 percent were conducted entirely in the native language of the respondent. Public Use Tape 20P contains detailed information on eligibility status, interview dates, demographic characteristics (age, marital status, military service, education, income), employment and insurance, link variables, and other survey administration variables for all persons in the sample. The Round 1 person characteristics previously released in NATIONAL MEDICAL EXPENDITURE SURVEY, 1987: SURVEY OF AMERICAN INDIANS AND ALASKA NATIVES, ROUND 1 PERSON-LEVEL FILE [PUBLIC USE TAPE 11] (ICPSR 9689) are being replaced by the data contained in this collection.
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The principal investigator notes that the data in Public Use Tape 20P are preliminary in nature and are being released prior to final cleaning and editing, in order to provide access to information from the SAIAN. Public Use Tape 20 will serve as the base tape for all NMES SAIAN Public Use Tapes containing full-year 1987 data. This collection is superseded by NATIONAL MEDICAL EXPENDITURE SURVEY, 1987: SURVEY OF AMERICAN INDIANS AND ALASKA NATIVES, POPULATION DATA, DATA FROM THE HEALTH STATUS QUESTIONNAIRE AND ACCESS TO CARE SUPPLEMENT, AND EXPENDITURES AND SOURCES OF PAYMENT DATA [PUBLIC USE TAPE 37] (ICPSR 6490).
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The sample is a stratified area probability design with three stages of sample selection: (1) selection of primary sampling units (PSUs), which are counties or groups of contiguous counties (in Alaska, the county equivalents developed by the state of Alaska and the Census Bureau for statistical purposes were employed), (2) selection of segments within PSUs, (3) selection and screening of dwelling units within segments. Based on the results of the screening, all dwelling units including persons eligible for IHS services were selected in the SAIAN. The sample frame included all counties in the United States including or adjacent to reservations of federally-recognized tribes or Alaska Native villages. For cost considerations, the sample frame was truncated to remove counties with the lowest concentrations of eligible persons, and disproportionate sampling was applied to remaining counties with low concentrations of American Indians.
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AIKEN, S.C. – The No. 4-seed Georgia College baseball team (34-15) gave Peach Belt Conference (PBC) Regular-Season Champion and No. 1-seed Lander University (46-6) all they could handle in a 10-9 PBC Tournament Semifinal loss Sunday at USC Aiken.
The Bearcats scored the first four runs of the game and had a 7-2 lead after the top of the sixth. A five-run seventh made it 8-8, but the potent Lander offense picked up the necessary runs in the eighth to edge Georgia College 10-9.
Centerfielder Rob Hogenkamp (St. Louis) was 2-for-5 with three RBI and two runs, ripping a two-run double to right center in the seventh. Leftfielder Ryan Sabalaskey (Carol Stream, Ill.) also had a two-run double in the inning.
Designated hitter Taylor Hinshaw (Winder, Ga.) had a two-run home run in the fourth, cutting the Lander lead in half at the time. The round-tripper was Hinshaw's sixth of the season. All-PBC rightfielder Jake Sandlin (Evans, Ga.) drove in two on sacrifice flies, and third baseman Mike McGraw (Newnan, Ga.) scored twice with one hit.
Righty reliever Jordan Modine (Ft. Pierce, Fla.) took the loss, falling to 2-2 on the season. The win went to Lander reliever Cam Hokanson (4-1) in an inning of work. Brandon White added his 11th save on a pair of shutout innings.
Georgia College had cut the lead to one run at 10-9 in the bottom of the eighth, but couldn't bring in another tying run, leaving the bases loaded.
The Bobcats will now have to wait for tonight's NCAA Region Tournament announcement, with the NCAA Selection Show airing on NCAA.com at 10 p.m.
The Georgia College Department of Athletics, two-time winners of the PBC Commissioner's Cup, sponsors 11 varsity athletic programs at the NCAA Division II level. As a Division II program, Bobcat Athletics prides itself on balancing the life of the student-athlete, evidenced by the teams' multiple appearances in post-season competition as well as documented academic success and community-service involvement. Sign up at @GCBobcats on Twitter and Facebook for up-to-the-minute reports, and visit GCBobcats.PhotoReflect.com to purchase photo prints from home athletic contests.


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J. Brynn Jerles, 67, North Manchester, died at 8:34 a.m. Friday, April 5, at Lutheran Hospital, Ft. Wayne.
She was born in Columbus, Ohio on May 22, 1945 to James B. & Martha L. (Johnson) Jerles. A graduate of St. Petersburg Junior College, she earned her Associate's degree in Nursing. She later earned a Bachelor's degree from Indiana University and a Master's in Science from Indiana Wesleyan University. Brynn was a Registered Nurse at Huntington Memorial Hospital, Huntington, for 28 years, and later at Lutheran Hospital and Dupont Hospital, both at Fort Wayne. She loved her family, gardening, animals and the outdoors. She always had a smile on her face and great compassion for her patients. She attended Congregational Christian Church at North Manchester.
Surviving are a son, David J. (Shelly Leifer) Cunningham, North Manchester; two daughters, Amanda (Jeff) Michel, North Manchester, and Christi (Tom) Miller, Kansas City, Mo.; six grandchildren; Chloe Leifer, Kyler Leifer, Elizabeth Michel, Skyler Michel, Zach Michel and Colten Miller; a sister, Beth (Charlie) Janis, St. Petersburg, Fla. Her parents and one brother are deceased.
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10 Must-Have Features in New HomesPosted in Home Trends, Staging, by Melissa Tracey on February 1, 2010
By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, REALTOR® Magazine
So what home features are buyers asking for the most in their search for a new home?
AVID Ratings Co., a firm that provides surveys and employee training to home builders across the United States and Canada, conducts an annual survey of home buyer preferences.
The company found the following hot home features reign supreme in today's market:
1. Large kitchens with an island.
2. Energy-efficient appliances and high-efficiency insulation and windows. (These were the most sought-after "green" features from buyers.)
3. Home office or study
4. Main-floor master suite
5. Outdoor living room
6. Ceiling fans
7. Master suite soaker tubs and oversize showers with seating areas
8. Stone and brick exteriors
9. Community landscaping with walking paths and playgrounds.
10. Two-car garages
Are there any surprises from the list?
Melissa Tracey
Melissa Dittmann Tracey is a contributing editor for REALTOR® Magazine, writing about home & design trends, technology, and sales and marketing. She manages the magazine's award-winning Styled, Staged & Sold blog.
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One surprise to me is ceiliing fans. I believe that with today's higher efficiency HVAC systems, the ceiling fan is not a requirement AND it lowers the effective ceiling height in bedrooms and other rooms…Two-car garage definitely a must. Lost looking for a 3-car in our area (even though they only have 2 cars, they want a place for kids' toys, lawnmower, trash can, etcm)
No surprises other than what's conspicuously missing: hardwoods, granite and ceramic tile. Perhaps those are just considered standard now?
Lots of luxury home builders were adding granite and hardwoods standards which was increasing the base price of the homes, but Fischer and Frichtel in St. Louis is now offering a deal where they let the buyer choose which luxury ammenities are in the home to lower the cost.
Good points and tips on a new home's must-have. I agree that Energy-efficient appliances, high-efficiency insulation and windows are really important since these are the most sought-after "green" features from buyers. I would like to add also window films. You will find that people can reduce consumption without any visual effect on their windows. Like most window films are for reducing solar heat gain in the summer, low-e films both block summer heat and improve winter heat retention. Window films are economical and eco-friendly. Learn more about window film at http://www.TinBuyer.com. They provided free relevant information for tint buyers such as its benefits, prices, laws involved in every state and most importantly they will help locate the best professional window tinters near your area.
I also find it interesting that there are no comments about living spaces in general. Is there a preference for great room versus family room/living room setup? Have buyers completely lost their desire for a separate dining room? An outdoor living room is lovely in a moderate climate, but in the north it's a luxury that can be enjoyed for a few short months. If this survey was conducted in Canada and the U.S., it surpises me to see the outdoor living room make the list. Thanks for sharing the post.
I find it interesting there is no mention of media rooms. All the hype for media rooms that was created in the early years of 2000 and until most recently has now seemed to pass. I always thought it would be a passing phase. Also, was surprised about the 2 car garages. Must be certain areas of the country directing that response, as for here in Texas bigger is always better and 3 car garages are a must in a typical family home.
Outdoor living room.
Interesting thought. Those really don't work well in Texas, especially with the high humidity and 100+ temperatures, but elsewhere I'm sure it would be really nice.
I find it interesting that community landscaping with walking paths and playgrounds is included, but no mention is made of the community swimming pool. They certainly are a must here in warm south Texas!
I find it intersting that 2.1 baths are not mention that and a garage. In the northeast both parents work outside the home and these homes move faster. To the extent that weak or bad septic's would be overlooked.
Scott Larson
We use a screened in Lanai in Florida for our outdoor living area. It would be difficult to sell a home in SWFL without one
Scott Larson
We use a screened in lanai in Southwest Florida for our outdoor living area. It would be difficult to sell a home or condo without one.
I am surprised that number 2 is as high as it is. I would have guessed it would have barely showed up in the top ten. Good information to know even though I personally would bank more on the Garden Tub and Large Shower.
I agree with Victor that Energy Efficiency is not a subject that most clients ask about. They should, but they do not know what to ask. Go to http://www.EnergyFraud.com and explore the importance of this subject.
It would be interesting to know if paricipants were given a list from which to choose or were asked what was important without prompts. The number one thing I find buyers of all ages looking for is an open plan where family and friends congregate: kitchen-informal dining-family room. A large master is second, home office or extra bedroom for computer etc. is third. After that it depends on the size of family for the number of bedrooms and whether or not they want a yard for pets and recreation.
1 – Large kitchen with island – I want that, yet think it's odd for other people. Everyone seems to go out to eat so often, I don't understand why they need a large kitchen.
3 – Home office – I wonder if that will start going away now that wireless networks & laptops are becoming so prevalent. I used to need that, but now I prefer sitting on the couch or somewhere to browse the internet. I telework sitting at a desk, but I don't need a whole room dedicated to that – I decided I prefer a desk in the living room where I'm still part of what's going on. I didn't like sitting by myself in the study.
4 – I don't understand the main level master with all other bedrooms upstairs. I want to be near my children at night. I hate walking upstairs in the middle of the night if they need something, and also hate the thought of them walking down the stairs in the dark to find me!
10 – I'm surprised it's not a 3 or 4 car garage! Everyone has 2 cars, and then what do you do with your other stuff? Lawnmower (or two) weed eater, leaf blower, tools, sports gear, childrens toys, gardening stuff, etc. Seems like everyone has that stuff in their garage, with the cars sitting in the driveway.
My other needs/wants: open floor plan, lots of closet space, fenced yard, large lot, and an inlaw suite or guest house (I wonder if that will start being more popular with the Baby Boom generation aging, needing to moving in with their Gen X or Gen Y children).
I agree with 2, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9! I think "outdoor living room" sounds weird, but I think it just means "a place to sit outside." Deck, covered porch, screened porch, patio, balcony, yard – whatever works in your area. In NC I have a great deck/patio that's partially covered. I'm moving to FL where I'll want a screened lanai with a nice area for seating & a bar. In WI where I'm from, people like to have a deck where they can put a hot tub.
Here in Costa Mesa, CA, even though it's a warm climate, we get wonderful ocean breezes. This is great because buyers aren't intent on finding homes with the added feature of central air (which can really keep your expenses low in the summertime!). However that means that ceiling fans are really important. And it's not just for function – people really care about the style. Nothing dated, nothing cheap… Ceiling fans are a must in most rooms of Costa Mesa homes.
I'm glad ceiling fans are included in the list. These seemingly unnoticed fixtures are one of the most important comfort features in any home. Regardless of how efficient HVAC systems have gotten there are still pockets of warm or cold air that seem to exist in the best of home designs. Fans, as simple as they seem can effectively mix and move the air throughout to even out the emperature everywhere in the house.
What surprised me was the ceiling fans, but after living in Phoenix for the past 6 months, I completely understand the appeal! Yes, they do lower the visual height of the room, but they often make the room much more comfortable to experience. Also, it is a more cost effective way to supplement the air flow from an older HVAC system, instead of upgrading the whole house. I'd rather have a room with a ceiling fan than a room that no one spends time in because it's stifling.
Some have mentioned they are surprised at the lack of granite counter tops and hardwoods on the list. Neither of those products are inherently 'green' and with the trends moving in the 'green' direction, many people are opting out of the urethane-leaching granite and imported, exotic hardwoods and choosing more ecologically friendly and locally sourced products. Silestone, Corian, and honed concrete are great options for counter tops and a sustainable wood, such as bamboo, or an engineered flooring is very popular with 'green-conscience' individuals.
The 10 MUST HAVE features noted by the Avid Ratings Co., are right on from my experience as a REALTOR and remodeling Project Designer! But what is interesting to me and I really saw this happening 10 years ago, and ranking for our area would be, first floor master, community/HOA landscaping greenbelts, home/study office, high energy star windows AND ceiling fans even though we're in Texas. The moving of air is always more refreshing. Garages are becoming more prominent in town home and condo selection.


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MIDDLEBURY — The Addison Central Supervisory Union has narrowed its search for a new top executive down to two finalists: Burlington School District Superintendent Jeanne M. Collins and John W. Johnson, director of education information services for the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
Collins and Johnson emerged as the top two choices from among a dozen applicants in what is the ACSU's third effort in recent months to vet and hire a new superintendent.
MIDDLEBURY — They're not jams because they're savory, and they're not quite chutneys because there is not much spice. So what exactly are the sauces that Suzanne Calhoun has been cooking up for the last eight months?
Calhoun, the Middlebury College student and Vermont native who last summer introduced the delicious, all-natural products as Suzanne's Sweet Savories, is an avid gardener who began exploring sauce-making to preserve tomatoes from her family's Jericho garden.
MIDDLEBURY — The Middlebury selectboard on Tuesday formally adopted the community's updated town plan, a weighty document that local officials and residents expanded, tweaked and sometimes heatedly debated over the course of more than two years.
The board voted 6-0 in favor of the document, with Selectman Travis Forbes unable to be present. The town plan describes the community's assets and its growth priorities for the next five years.
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MIDDLEBURY — Rep. Willem Jewett, D-Ripton, will have an even higher leadership profile in the Vermont House of Representatives during the next two years. The five-term incumbent lawmaker representing Addison-2 was unanimously elected by his fellow Democrats at their Dec. 8 caucus to serve as House majority leader when the Legislature reconvenes this January.
Jewett, 49, takes over from former House Majority Leader Lucy Leriche of Hardwick, who did not run for re-election. Jewett served the last two years as House majority whip.
MIDDLEBURY — Middlebury's 1-percent local option tax on rooms, meals, sales and alcohol continues to deliver more-than-adequate revenues to pay debt service on the Cross Street Bridge, according to the latest figures released by the Vermont Department of Taxes.
BRISTOL — Cynthia Guild Kling, a Starksboro-based painter who was one of the first artists to become part of Art on Main, has painted landscapes all her life.
That covers a wide variety of landscapes, because Kling has lived in many places throughout her long life, including Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, New Mexico, Sweden and Kuwait.
BRISTOL — The Sodbusters Horseshoe Club, based in the rustic Case Street Community Club facility in Middlebury for the past four decades, will soon be moving up Route 116 to the Bristol Recreational Field, behind the American Legion.
"We are very sad to leave," said club president Debra Brown of their Case Street location, where the Sodbusters have been based since 1970. "At the same time, I think it will turn out to be a good thing."
MIDDLEBURY — At their Tuesday meeting, members of the Middlebury selectboard adopted an updated town plan (see story, Page 1A), as well as eyed next year's town spending plan and considered town waterways.
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Man Calls 911, Asks Cops to Make a Beer Run
Talk about a bizarre beer run.
The AP is reporting that Raymond Roberge of Bridgeport, CT, dialed 911 three times on Sunday. When authorities finally showed up to his house, the 65-year-old man gave them money "to go to the store and buy him some beer."
As you might guess, Roberge was arrested and charged with misusing the 911 system before he was released on $500 bond. He now faces criminal charges, according to the report.
The report adds that Roberge has dialed 911 upwards of 79 times, including one instance in which he offered police "$20 and some loose change to sit with him."
I hope to be a little more graceful and intelligent as I grow older.


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The Revolution is Coming
Colonial Williamsburg's guests gathered in Virginia's restored 18th-century capital throughout the weekend of September 16-18 for the Foundation's inaugural storytelling festival, Spinning Stories/Spanning Time: A Weekend of Stories Old and New. In addition to eight nationally acclaimed storytellers, Colonial Williamsburg storytellers, including Art Johnson, shared tales.
TWO THOUSAND FIVE was a year of challenge and innovation. With colleagues from across Colonial Williamsburg, Historic Area staff prepared for the 2006 launch of the Revolutionary City—a daily two-hour dramatic presentation that underscores Williamsburg's role in the colonies' struggle for independence. The Revolutionary City aims to engage guests in activities that emphasize how citizen participation was, and remains, crucial to the success of America's democratic experiment. The new program portrays the years 1774–1781.
The coach and livestock department prepared to debut a reproduction of a coach used by Virginia's last royal governor. Built in Austria, the coach is a gift from James and Maureen Gorman of Cumberland Foreside, Maine. Its ornate brass fittings were fabricated by the Geddy Foundry, and the paint shop applied the coat of arms.
Research and collections staff helped develop presentation venues for Colonial Williamsburg's Education for Citizenship initiative. An Apprentice Tour designed to appeal especially to families and children joined the program roster. Colonial Williamsburg's first Storytelling Festival captivated guests with tales from nationally renowned storytellers.
Gifts from an anonymous donor and Patricia C. and J. Walter Arnells supported new apprenticeships in blacksmithing, cabinetmaking, and weaving, ensuring that the arts and intricacies of 18th-century craftsmanship will be preserved.
The Revolution is coming again to Williamsburg. The Historic Area, where pivotal events occurred more than two centuries ago, provides the setting. The streets will buzz with the excitement, uncertainty, and peril of war. Guests will look into the lives of the town's residents, encountering people enslaved and free, urban and rural, discovering how they transformed themselves from British subjects to American citizens—and discover what that means for citizens of the 21st century.


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The experiences of the New Kent County schools are emblematic of many other schools in the South during the 1950s and 1960s. The following activities are designed to help students understand some of the personal stories of those individuals that experienced segregation and desegregation in the U.S. and the history of their own local schools and communities in relation to the movement to end segregation.
Activity 1: Oral Interviews--Preserving a piece of history
Activity 2: History of My School
If possible, have students use newspapers, yearbooks, and other primary materials to construct a history of their school or a school in their community from 1954-1970 (essentially from the Brown decision through the implementation of the Green decision). Students should then write a paper comparing the situation in their community and school with the situation in New Kent County, Virginia. Was the school segregated or integrated during this time period? How was the situation similar or dissimilar to that in New Kent County? What local, regional, or state factors might contribute to these similarities or differences? What, if any, physical differences existed between local schools and the New Kent schools, and what if any significance do those differences have in the history of segregation and desegregation?
Activity 3: First person account
Based on the materials created from Activities 1 and 2, as well as the readings from this lesson plan, have students write a journal entry from the perspective of a person who lived and experienced segregation in schools. Students should take into account the time between the Brown decision and the Green decision, and the subsequent integration of public schools. Hold a classroom discussion about the journal entries and have students discuss the different perspectives in relation to desegregation.


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AS A SENIOR IN 2011-12: Team captain for the third season in a row … earned a WCC Honorable Mention for her singles performance … also named a WCC Honorable Mention for her academic excellence … competed at the No. 3, 4 and 5 singles positions … posted an 8-12 dual singles record … defeated Pascale Neubert of No. 68 Oregon … competed at the No. 2 and 3 doubles positions with Alex Zaniewski and Kelly Lamble… tallied an overall 11-10 doubles record … upset two doubles teams from ranked teams.
AS A JUNIOR IN 2010-2011: team captain for 2010-11 season ... went 14-6 at the singles No. 4 position ... earned WCC Honorable Mention ... defeated players from two nationally ranked teams (UC Davis and UC Santa Barbara) ... earned a .500 winning record with partner Alex Zaniewski going 7-7 at the No. 3 double spot ... helped lead the squad to its highest ever national ranking of No. 57.
AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2009-10: team captain for 2009-10 season ... went 9-10 in singles at the No. 3 position ... missed part of the season due to injury ... went on a three-match winning streak from Mar. 1 to Mar. 11 ... defeated Marquette's Kelly Barry 7-5, 5-7, 7-5 at the No.3 singles position to earn 4-3 team win against Marquette on Mar. 19 ...primarily paired with Kimmi Cox in doubles ...duo went 6-8 overall at No.1 and No.2 doubles positions ...
AS A FRESHMAN IN 2008-09: went 9-7 during the regular season (2-2 in WCC) in singles play ... moved up to No. 2 singles position by the end of the season ... earned first collegiate win against San Jose State on Oct 11th, 2008 ... had a four-game winning streak in singles against Northern Arizona, San Jose State, Portland, and Cal State Bakersfield ... primarily paired with Kimmi Cox for doubles ... duo went 12-3 at the No. 3 doubles position, including an eight match winning streak ...also paired with Kelly Buckley, Carmen Pham, and Isabelle Hoy ... received Honorable Mention honors to the All-WCC Tennis team for singles play and doubles play with Kimmi Cox ...
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2008 graduate of Gilbert High School in Gilbert, Ariz. ... was state champion twice ... was on honor roll all four years ... National Honor Society member.
PERSONAL: Daughter of Dennis and Linda Wagner ... mother played tennis at San Diego State ... has one older brother, Dustin ... majoring in political science with the goal of going law school ... enjoys reading, shopping and taking naps.


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The Georgia Department of Public Health is proud to present the 20th Annual Immunize Georgia Conference this year at Callaway Gardens!
Join us on September 12, 2013 to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Annual Immunize Georgia Conference with a day of fantastic speakers, fun history tidbits, and a great chance to network with private and public health professionals from across the state.
We welcome family physicians, nurses, school nurses, pediatricians, ob/gyns, pharmacists, pharmacy techs and all to join us for this celebration and educational event. It is your continued support that allows us to put together a great conference for public and private health professionals and we hope you will join us for this milestone.
Below is a glimpse of the great national speakers we've secured for this year's conference:
Dr. Walt Orenstein, M.D.
Professor of Medicine, Global Health, and Pediatrics and Associate Director of the Emory Vaccine Center at Emory University
Dr. Orenstein recently returned to Emory as a Professor of Medicine, Global Health, and Pediatrics and Associate Director for the Emory Vaccine Center at Emory University. Dr. Orenstein comes back to Emory from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, where he was deputy director of immunization programs and served on the global health program's vaccine delivery team, overseeing more than $324 million in funding to control vaccine-preventable diseases. During his previous stint at Emory, he was inducted into the Institute of Medicine in 2007 for his influential research on vaccine development and delivery. He is also the former director of the national immunization program at the CDC and the co-editor of the textbook, Vaccines.
Dr. Paul Offit, M.D.
Chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases and the Director of the Vaccine Education Center at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Dr. Offit is the Chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases and the Director of the Vaccine Education Center at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. In addition, Dr. Offit is the Maurice R. Hilleman Professor of Vaccinology and a Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. He is a recipient of many awards including the J. Edmund Bradley Prize for Excellence in Pediatrics from the University of Maryland Medical School, the Young Investigator Award in Vaccine Development from the Infectious Disease Society of America, and a Research Career Development Award from the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Offit has published more than 130 papers in medical and scientific journals in the areas of rotavirus-specific immune responses and vaccine safety. He is also the co-inventor of the rotavirus vaccine, RotaTeq, recommended for universal use in infants by the CDC.
National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Donna Weaver is a Nurse Educator for the Education, Information and Partnership Branch at CDC. Donna earned her Master's Degree in Nursing at the University of South Carolina in Columbia. She has been involved in immunization practice as a public health nurse in New Mexico, a state nurse consultant for 4 years in South Carolina, and now as a nurse educator at CDC for more than 10 years. She was awarded the Excellence in Teaching Award from the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development and the Chief Nurse Officer Award for Public Health Service. Donna travels throughout the U.S. providing immunization information to healthcare providers, publishes articles on immunization in nursing literature, and works on a variety of immunization training and education programs at CDC.
You can already start booking your rooms at the Mountain Creek Inn for this year's conference! We've negotiated the special $77 rate for EVERYONE attending the conference. All you have to do is call 1-800-CALLAWAY (1-800-225-5292) and mention "Immunize Georgia" to qualify for the rate. This rate will be honored Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and pending room availability, even Friday and Saturday night too! So come for the conference and stay for the weekend.
If you are interested in becoming a conference supporter or would like to showcase programs and services from your district that others may learn from or duplicate to improve immunization rates in Georgia, please email email@example.com or call 404-367-2766.
Hurry and save your spot. Click the "Register" button below and join us for the 20th Annual Immunize Georgia Conference on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2013!
Cancellation policy:Refunds will not be granted if you are unable to attend. However, participant substitutions
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There's no shortage of great places to go out in D.C. — but staying in has its merits, too. Whether you're hosting a cocktail party or just inviting one special guest over for a nightcap, there's something elegant and charmingly retro about being able to whip up a delicious drink at the drop of an ice cube. But setting up a home bar that lets you play master mixologist without breaking a sweat can be overwhelming, particularly if you have a small budget — and space.
To help us become A+ entertainers, we turned to Katie Nelson, head bartender at The Columbia Room, which Food & Wine recently dubbed one of the 50 best bars in America. How's that for cocktail cred? She invited us into her super-cute apartment to showcase her home bar, dish a shopping list of must-have ingredients, and prove just how easy it is to make three essential libations — a martini, a daiquiri, and an Old Fashioned. Read on to get inspired to shake-shake-shake things up with a little extra buzz.


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Celebrating illustration, design, cartoon and comic art of the mid-20th century.
Friday, August 25, 2006
A Thought to Consider
*Today, in conclusion, three unconnected and brutally abridged (by me) passages that make a point...
Now here's a thought to consider. Every twenty minutes on the Appalachian Trail, Katz and I walked farther than the average American walks in a week. For 93 percent of all trips outside the home, for whatever distance or whatever purpose, Americans now get in a car. On average the total walking of an American these days - that's walking of all types: from car to office, from office to car, around the supermarket and shopping malls - adds up to 1.4 miles a week, barely 350 yards a day. That's ridiculous.
Nobody knows how many people hike the Appalachian Trail, but most estimates put the number at around three or four million a year. That four million include[s] a high proportion of what you might call Reebok hikers - people who park their car, walk 400 yards, get back in their car, drive off, and never do anything as breathtaking again.
There may be more demanding and exciting summits to reach along the Appalachian Trail than Mount Washington but none can be more startling. You labour up the last steep stretch of rocky slope to what is afterall a considerable eminence and pop your head over the edge, and there you are greeted by, of all things, a vast, terraced parking lot, full of automobiles gleaming hotly in the sun. Beyond stand a scattered complex of buildings among which move crowds of people in shorts and baseball caps. It has the air of a world's fair bizarrely transferred to a mountain top. I felt for some minutes like a visitor from another planet. I loved it. It was a nightmare, of course, and a desecration of the highest mountain in the northeast, but I was delighted it existed in one place. It made the rest of the trail seem perfect.
This week; illustrations selected to accompany short passages from A Walk in the Woods © Bill Bryson 1997.
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This week has been a nice series, Leif. I love the Bryson book-- my wife read it to me on one of our car trips together, and I had forgotten how funny and insightful it was. Your excerpts brought it all back.ReplyDelete
But mainly I wanted to comment on today's art. It shows how quickly and completely Bernie Fuchs transformed car illustration in America. Just a few years before these ads came out, Fuchs challenged the rigid code for all car ads by taking cars off the pedestal and integrating them into everyday settings painted in a modern, impressionistic style. In 1956, auto manufacturers were indignant at his insolence. By 1959, they were all converted, which unleashed a stampede of Bernie Fuchs wannabes all trying desperately to mimic his style. As you can see from these illustrations, many tried to follow his secret recipe but none succeeded.
Thanks for that, David. I must say, I'm anxious to read more of Bryson's books after enjoying that one so much. As to Fuchs' influence, so right - but its nice to see the efforts of others as well. I attributed the top piece to the famous team of AF/VK (Art Fitzpatrick & Van Kaufman) though it might not be them. Nevertheless, they deserve credit for their long run and influence on automotive art as well. They created a fantastic vairety of styles and techniques to surround their always stunning car paintings.ReplyDelete
As an OLD admirer of Bernie Fuchs talents I want to be diplomatic about correcting somebody. In an earlier showing you erred, with this Olds ad among a group of our Pontiac ads. Van and I were doing our thing a few years before Bernie ever did a car ad. I started in'45 on the '46 Mercury account, got Van in on it in'49, I had 5 car accounts at one time in '52, signed an exclusive deal with Buick in '53, brought Van along on that. Olds and Mercury were instructing ad agencies to copy Pontiac. I'm 89, doing my paintings on a MAC G5. I just finished 2nd set of 5 USPS stamps, consulted on PIXAR'S film "CARS", and co-authored and did 15 illustrations for book with Jim Wangers … "Pontiac PIZAZZ". Art FitzpatrickReplyDelete


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This is the only vacation I will get this year. I REALLY need to indulge myself. So, The Crown will run like water from a well and I plan to eat great also. I do have a wonderful pasta sauce recipe I stole from Emeril Lagasse that is expensive until you figure in how many it will feed. My new soups can be modified(recipe multiplied) to feed the masses and my seafood bisque has become a staple at this event. Our man Eddie can pick out a great cut of meat at 50 yards and I know we can grill some great steaks at the cabins. We'll be cooking for between 21-25 the first few days and I'm pretty sure that is manageable with the crew that will be there.Devil Spawn wrote:My father asked me to post our list of meals that we cook for ourselves on a budget of $15 a night for 5 people. Keep in mind, most of these cost closer to $10 a night for 5 people.
Chicken pram
Chicken patty sandwiches
Chicken penne
DIY tacos
Noodles & meatballs
Pot pies & rice or large egg noodles
Raviolis & sauce
Ribs & RED Mashed Potatoes
Rotisserie chicken
Salami sandwiches
Salisbury steaks
Sausages & rice
Tuna & chips
Looking forward to seein' y'all there..


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Impending statehood stirred speculative interest in the future of the area's northwestern reaches. That interest was reflected in the 1857 sessions of the legislature, where a remarkable number of acts benefiting the Red River area were passed.
Among the 49 towns incorporated during the extra session alone, seven were located in the valley. One of them, St. Vincent, was situated on the Red River just south of the international border. For it the legislature chartered a ferry and authorized the construction of a branch railroad1 as well as telegraph lines to terminate there. Although it was located on land that still belonged to the Ojibwe, a St. Paul firm sent Charles W. Iddings2 to St. Vincent in the summer of 1857 to survey the new town site along with that of Pembina on the opposite shore of the Red. By February 1858, the two towns had been platted with streets named for well-known fur traders and legislators.
- Minnesota's Boundary With Canada: Its Evolution Since 1783, by William E. Lass
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1 - May 22, 1857, the Territory accepted the grant and conferred it upon the Minnesota and Pacific Railroad Company. Breckenridge, at the mouth of the Sioux Wood River, and St. Vincent, on the Red River of the North, were designated as the western termini of the main and branch lines respectively (Law of Minnesota, Minnesota Territorial Legislature extra session 1857, p.3) The Minnesota & Pacific Railroad Company was one of four such companies created to take advantage of the eventual federal land grant act. It eventually reorganized as the St. Paul & Pacific Railroad Company, which in turn became part of James J. Hill's Great Northern Railway Company.
2 - Charles W. Iddings was a surveyor living over the post office in St. Paul in 1856. After the Densmore expedition he was associated with Joseph S. Sewall of St. Paul, the engineer who built the Wabasha Street bridge. During this connection the two men published a map of Minnesota which is known as the Sewall and Iddings map of 1860.


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Reviewed by Alexandrea F. (age 12)
The Legend of Red Horse Cavern illustration will appear here.
Will and Sarah were lost in a cave and could not find their way out. Suddenly they ran into two dangerous bank robbers with guns who were hiding in the cave. The kids had to use their heads to get out.
In the mean time the two goons are still trying to find the kids. Read the book to find out if the kids find out where the exit passage to the end of the cave or get traped in the cave forever!!!!
I like this book a lot. My favorite part of the story was when Will and Sarah almost fell into a big hole because that puts a lot of excitement into the story. I also liked how Will and Sarah never gave up.
I would give this book to kids and grownups from all ages because it is a very good book to read. It?s one of those books that takes you into a different dimension and it just opens a different world of fun and laughter. The book makes you imagine things that you never have before. That?s why I would give this book to kids and adults. So grab a book and read it because you just might like it!


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The LuLac Edition #2345, January 31st, 2013
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Governor Tom Corbett wants to sell the liquor stores. There are many who think this is a good idea. I do not. The State Liquor Stores have reinvented themselves in the last few years offering better qualities of wines and liquors. For the most part, the workers there are knowledgeable, cordial and helpful. Things are running smoothly. But Corbett and his cadre of anti government brethren want to privatize the stores. That is a bad idea for the following reasons: 1. State control will increase more crime. Go to New Jersey and check out some of the neighborhoods and their liquor emporiums. You want that in your neighborhood? You think out of town crime is bad now, just wait.
2. Workers being paid a decent wage (which is incentive enough to keep yourself on the straight and narrow these days) will be replaced by 9 buck an hour clerks who won't give a rat's ass if you're 17 year old is getting a bottle. How will it be policed?
3. Finally, a onetime sale is not going to solve the problem. The State will be killing an annual Cash Cow that will yield a onetime payment to increase funding for education. Huh? No one will say it but education is the financial black hole in Pennsylvania. It is a money pit.
The first Governor I followed in earnest was Raymond Shafer. Ever since he served, nine Governor have talked about giving more money to education. For the kids. I mean where is the improvement? Education for our children will improve if parents get involved with their children's education At the kitchen . It won't happen by throwing money at it. Plus I want to see where the money made up from the loss of annual revenue is going to come from when the State Stores are dismantled. Bad idea.
Again with Tom Corbett. One of his staff must have found out that the Governor doesn't need the permission of the Legislature to cut a deal to sell the Pa. Lottery. Bad idea again. The Pa. Lottery is one of the best run in the country and is the only one that gives its profits to Pennsylvania Senior. And they want to export it to an overseas company that has been very sketchy on details on how they'll run it but certainly keeping their ears perks to give themselves bonuses when the sale goes through. And why the rush for a KENO game? I mean isn't that going to be direct competition for the Casinos built a few years back? Corbett and Company have to learn that just because the government runs it, it isn't all bad.
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On the President's immigration bill, here's what Matt Cartwright told the Times Leader: "Everybody knows that there are around 12 million undocumented aliens in the country," Cartwright said. "I'd like to make taxpayers of these people and attempt to collect back taxes from them." Cartwright said if only 5 million of the estimated 11 million undocumented aliens entered the workforce, it could mean a quarter of a trillion dollars in tax dollars collected. Cartwright assumes the best in the American Experience. He makes sense because when people have jobs, they pay taxes. Not every illegal is a gang member.
On the other hand, the One Note Johnny of the Pennsylvania delegation, Lou Barletta said the proposal – to provide amnesty for more than 11 million illegal immigrants – would be disastrous for the country's already struggling economy and massive entitlement debt. "As new citizens, millions will be on the path to eligibility for public benefits," Barletta said. Barletta's view is typically cynical and expects the worst in his fellow man. Barletta thinks every illegal is going to shoot someone in the head on a street corner and be a gang banger looking to rob and roll anyone else. Look to the dire straits Hazleton is in. Barletta passed an anti immigration ordinance that most likely scared decent, hard working people from settling there. Why come to a city when you are told you're not wanted. The remaining residents of Hazleton have to pay burdensome taxes because one of the factors was Barletta's actions against a growing population that he mistook for takers, not givers. It is astounding that he is doing the same thing on the national level.
CONSOLIDATIONThere was a story in the Citizen's Voice about a four year old girl who was having a SEIZURE. An ambulance was called but there was some type of political bullshit going on between Nanticoke and the Hanover Area Ambulance crews. So they brought a unit from Berwick to take the child to the hospital who was unconscious. Hanover officials said that she got to the hospital in forty minutes and that Berwick could get to Hanover faster than the Nanticoke Ambulance. Huh? This screams for consolidation of these little fiefdoms who can't communicate. I don't think 40 minutes to a hospital is anything to brag about. And people are bitching about guns killing people
THE PARTY ZONECatch the new extended 70s, 80s, 90s oldies show "The PartyZone" with Shadoe Steele beginning this Saturday from 6 - midnight on 50,000 watt powerhouse WAVT-FM - T-102.
ECTVECTV Live hosts Tom Munley and David DeCosmo will welcome Barry Kaplan to their program during the week of February 4th. Kaplan, owner of Everything Natural in Clarks Summit is the Chairman of the Community's annual Festival Of Ice, The event, which is open free of charge to the public, features ice sculptures and musical entertainment throughout the borough. Kaplan will outline plans for this year's Festival on the program which is broadcast every day on Comcast ch19 at Noon, 6pm, and Midnight.
This Week on Sunday Magazine Brian Hughes speaks with Sue O'Day, President of the Abington Heights Civic League about their "Mardi Gras Night" fundraiser, coming up Friday, Feb 8th at 6pm at the Glen Oaks Country Club in Clarks Summit. Brian speaks with behavioral expert Michael Cartwright about the growing problem of prescription drug abuse, and what can be done about it. And an encore of Brian's interview with Dr. David Palmiter, who discusses the tragic school shooting in Connecticut, and what we can learn from it. Sunday Magazine, Sunday morning at 5am on Great Country 93.7, 5:30am on 97BHT, 6am on 97.9X, 6:25am on Magic 93, and 7am on True Oldies 590, WARM.


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The offenses came out with guns a-blazing this week, but some big time defensive efforts were just as vital to several late post-season pushes. 12 teams scored 30 or more points, but the Chiefs' offense went PlayStation 4 on the Raiders, scoring 56 points in a 56-31 win. While the Seahawks, Broncos and Colts weren't as frenetic in the end-zone this week as Kansas City, wins or help from other teams this week earned them post-season births.
With just two games left to play and several playoff spots still within fighting distance for a plethora of teams, the regular season drama has yet to hit its climax.
Here's What Else We Learned:
Green Bay Breaks Dallas' Heart in 37-36 Win: Packers backup QB Matt Flynn, in for the injured Aaron Rodgers, threw four second half TDs in a Green Bay win that Dallas fans will somehow, someway blame on Tony Romo. If anything, this game--even more so than the other stinging losses the Cowboys have endured this season--proves the team's problem isn't the offense. In addition to Flynn's dissection of the Dallas secondary, Eddie Lacy ran all over the Cowboys D-line for 141 yards and a TD.
Rams Defense Shuts Down Saints: On paper, 393 yards from Drew Brees usually signals steady offense for the Saints offense, but the St. Louis Rams were stellar on defense. Limiting the Saints to just 61 yards on the ground, Brees was forced to throw a whopping 56 times. Sacked four times and losing a fumble, Brees was on the run throughout the game and wasn't on his A-game in the 27-16 loss to the Rams.
Jamaal Charles Does It By Himself Over Raiders: Five TDs and 215 total yards made Charles look like he was playing a video game. The win puts the Chiefs at 11-3, clinching a playoff spot in the process. For a team that finished in last place in the entire league last season and has shown some weakness of late, it wasn't a bad week.
Tannenhill Nearly Perfect in Win Over Pats: Don't take Ryan Tannenhill's 2013 season lightly. His 23 TD passes are the most the team has had since 1998, when Dan Marino was taking snaps. While New England nearly won the game in the fourth quarter with just seconds left, three TDs from Tannenhill were enough to put Tom Brady and Julian Edelman (13 catches, 139 yards) away for the 24-20 win.
Manning, Giants Embarrassed in Seattle: Eli Manning's mess of a season continued with a career-high five-interception performance in a dismal 23-0 loss to the powerhouse Seattle Seahawks.The Giants offensive line didn't make it much easier as Manning and his replacement Curtis Painter, were sacked a combined four times, while the Giants backfield of Peyton Hillis and Andre Brown were limited to just 25 yards on 14 carries.
Jennings and Injured Vikings Hammer Out Win Against Eagles: After he signed a five-year, $45 million dollar contract this off-season, Greg Jennings averaged less than four catches and 44 yards a game through the first 13 games of the season. His 11-catch, 163-yard performance in this week's 48-30 win over the Eagles led the way for a Vikings team that was without both Adrian Peterson and Toby Gerhart.
Gonzalez Enters 15,000 Club: A six-catch, 62-yard performance has become the norm for the Atlanta Falcons' Tony Gonzalez, but when you're a TE and add 17 seasons of consistency to that equation, it becomes something special. The fifth player in NFL history to cap 15,000 receiving, Gonzalez continues to be a productive player at 37 and one that should without a doubt be a first-ballot NFL Hall of Famer.