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If John McCain wins the Republican nomination, he will have done so not by persuading the Republican Party but by overcoming it with the help of outsiders and by feverishly endorsing the accusations of its enemies. If he loses, he will have provided the Democrats with what they will hail as proof that the GOP is an exclusionary, intolerant, narrow-minded, ruthless machine that would eat its own children rather than reform. These are betrayals, plain and simple, and betrayals by any definition are acts that are hard to square with honor.
And yet he has asked to be judged by his honor, and his countrymen have responded not merely with respect but with love, love for an American pilot whose plane went down and who suffered long in captivity on our behalf and in our stead, who was defiant and principled even in the face of death, and who, far beyond that, refused his freedom on a single point of honor that no one living would have accused him of dishonoring had he not. What he did is, as it should be, part of American history. There are few better or more moving stories, anywhere, of courage, defiance, and discipline. He has won the hearts of the American people. How could he not have?
He Has Faltered
But God does not make perfect beings, and although and perhaps because Sen. McCain was once the font of enough honor and self-discipline for 100 ordinary men, he has faltered.
It is not honorable to trade upon one's honor, to offer it as a token, to mention it in every other breath. This is self-evident.
It is not honorable for him to treat his rivals and opponents as if they were his captors. Are they? Were they? Is the world divided so, into bands of angels following John McCain on his zigzag course as he decides what position to take on the spur of any moment, and demons mounting in their number as he condemns and disdains one group after another? The GOP, he says, "is intent on breaking me." This is true only because he is intent on breaking it, making the nomination struggle a bizarre combat between the would-be nominee and the party he seeks to represent. Of course, many people fervently agree that in a contest between Sen. McCain and the Republican Party itself, the choice is clearly Sen. McCain: They are called Democrats.
It is not honorable to be magnetized always by causes that put his own party at a mortal disadvantage. Though quite right that the admixture of money and politics makes for deep and fundamental corruption, his cure, regulating the flow of that money, is worse than the disease. The flow can be regulated, the argument goes, because money is not speech. Fine. Put the New York Times, the Washington Post, ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN, the NEA, the AFL-CIO, People for the American Way, Emily's List, and the Sierra Club on budgets of $2 million per annum, and let's see if money is or is not speech.
Nor is it honorable for Sen. McCain to turn upon his own party for the imperfections he alleges, and cry out that its challenges can be met not by adherence to its essential principles but by backing down. The Republicans whom he condemns remember with exquisite clarity the decades in which, for holding fast to antiquated principles, they were accused of being on the wrong side of history. They remember that for their lack of flexibility, and, sometimes, electability (is honor about being elected, or about being right?), and their refusal to abandon their belief in the sanctity of the individual and of human life, in the limitation of bureaucracy, in liberty, and in government by the consent of the governed, they were mocked and reviled, especially just before the clouds broke and the light showed that their stubbornness had put them, in fact, on the right side of history.
And they wonder how it is that a man who held steadfastly for so long against unbearable pressure is so eager now to throw over his party, its principles, and its partisans for the sin of unwillingness to recast themselves according to what he himself admits are his sometimes instantaneous and improvised notions of reform.
Were he coherent enough actually to be seeking reform, his actions would have a different coloration. But he seems to want not the reform of the Republican Party as much as its overthrow. We know this because you do not reform the Republican Party by importing Democrats to vote in its primaries. You do not reform the Republican Party by siding with the press against it enough times to win a Pulitzer Prize. You do not reform the Republican Party by packing it with independents and floaters who have no compunction about deciding the fate of an organization to which they profess no allegiance.
Sen. McCain depends for his margin of victory, when he achieves it, upon these floaters, a not-so-small and entirely fickle component of American politics. They are not exactly "the middle." They are those who don't know if they are Republicans or Democrats, or who are sometimes Republicans and sometimes Democrats, or who are repelled by both, but who, after their quests and affairs, return to vote in the political pastures they make a great show of leaving. Fresh from their support of Ross Perot, Jesse Ventura, Oprah, Pat Buchanan, Donald Trump, Ralph Nader, and Leo the Lion, they are the people who are moved by dim and intermingling currents of charisma, resentment, and indignation, and the background music that swells in commercials to evoke the Kennedyesque.
Never satisfied, they do not understand that, in the nature of things, political parties are exasperating even to their adherents, that politics can be pure only in a dictatorship, and then only in the eye of the dictator. Otherwise, it is a series of compromises and accommodations for the sake of being able to marshal transcendent unity when it is needed in a crisis of survival. After adolescence one should learn that although no one is
entirely happy in his political home, things work out for the best if you dance with the girl you came with. Not everyone does learn this, sometimes not even senators.
That is why, like Inspector Clouseau, John McCain ran so hard through the door that George W. Bush opened to the middle that he has to look behind him to see Al Gore. Perhaps if he keeps on at his torrid pace he'll go around the world and eventually get back to being a Republican, but must half the people of the United States wait upon his bayonet charges into the distance?
Claims Upon Our Heart
His claim upon our hearts and our collective conscience is that of a young naval aviator whose character and exploits will live in American history forever. But this claim does not extend to his further judgments, his contemporaneous actions, or his ambitions. It is surprising and disappointing that he has failed to understand his duty to his party, which is a greater, more constant, and better thing than just John McCain, even if he does not
know it, because it takes its force and justification from the real needs and heartfelt aspirations of scores of millions of people.
For this failure, and thus for the greater good of the nation he still serves with inimitable but reckless courage, this week he must be gently voted down.


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PatchCast: Peekskill Taxi Drivers Fight Proposed Insurance Mandate; Pelham Schools Unveil Spending Proposal
A roundup of the region's major stories for Tuesday, Feb. 28.
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February 28, 2012 at 05:05 PM
I do not think 100000/300000 liability is to much in today's world. I know some who have that on their personal cars.
John Anderson
February 28, 2012 at 08:17 PM
No one talks actual numbers. Fleet operators would pay an additional $2,500- $3,000 per car per year, for an additional policy through American transit or Global on top of their regular policy which is probably $4,500 -$5,000 per car, for a total of (on the high side) $8,000. This increase would cost a fleet operator about $8 more per day, per car. New York city taxis pay about $10,000 per year.
Owner operators (persons who drive and own the taxi) can get 100K/300K policy for about $3,500 per year through Novello. Middletown has the same type of law and there are more than enough taxis doing plenty of calls. I'm sure the average peekskill taxi does more than 8 local calls per day, so adding 50 cents to each call would help cover the increase, or perhaps making the $1 fee for each additional passenger $2. The drivers could also add a dollar or two to their out of town trips, peekskill does not regulate those calls. Peekskill also needs to make a "company" show proof of at least 10 cars operating within the company and a signed commercial property (office) lease, enough with these guys trying to dispatch from their cars on a cell phone, it's dangerous and inconvenient for customers. Pass the law Peekskill, they won't go out of business. As a mater of fact, it will get some people off the road who should not be operating a taxi to begin with. Would residents rather be underinsured and get a taxi in 5 minutes, or be insured and wait 15 minutes. I think the latter.
John Anderson
February 28, 2012 at 08:19 PM
Also, if Peeksill does not do something AND a person is hurt in a taxi, they might be able to go after the City for not staying up to date with their laws and this much needed requirement.
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1/2 medium head cabbage, cut into wedges
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2 pounds meaty chicken pieces (breast halves, thighs, and drumsticks), skinned (or more if desired)
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Evergreen and Puyallup fairs
Saturday, September 15th, 2012 by HMLThis year I thought I'd try my luck by submitting Hardanger projects to two different fairs. First was the Evergreen State Fair in Monroe. It's much smaller than the Puyallup Fair but since we were driving to Camp Pigott every week, it was practically on the way. And as it turned out, it was a very good idea:
My centerpiece won the following awards:
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- Award of Excellence (green and white rosette, given at judges' discretion; Open Class Needle Arts)
- Best of Division (purple rosette; Hardanger division)
- Class Winner (purple and white rosette; Hardanger colorwork class)
- Sweepstakes (green and red rosette; Open Class Needle Arts)
Pretty neat! The Gimlet and the Things could only handle so much forced admiration (for all the judging details and more close up photos of the embroidery, read my craft blog post), so they went in search of a scone wagon.


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But a spokesperson for Amazon told me by email this week that the item wasn't removed from the store - in fact, it sold out. At the time of writing, only one of the mini drones is currently available for sale via a third-party seller on the Amazon Marketplace, for an inflated price of nearly $50. (They normally retail for between $5-$10.)
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Perhaps more than anything else, the toy Predator is an acute example of how drones are becoming embedded in Western culture. The replica, manufactured by a California-based subsidiary of Hong Kong's May Cheong Group, is part of a series of toys made as part of a line called "Tailwinds," which also features fighter jets, stealth bombers and an Apache helicopter.
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Home > Yoga Poses > Types of Asana > Forward Bends Yoga > Vajrasana Yogamudra (type 1) |
This Asana is performed in Vajrasana Position.
Vajrasana Position.
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Inhale and take both the hands back and keep the palms facing outside interlocking the thumbs. Keep both the hands straight. |
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Exhailing bend in the waist and rest the forehead on the floor. Continue smooth breathing. |
In this Asana one has to sit in Vajrasana and bend in the waist fully. In this process the abdomen gets folded and that is expected, too. Further in order to get the abdomen folded properly, one should try to set the forehead on the ground quite away from the body. Once the bending process is over, continue smooth breathing.
After some practice, while bending in the waist, keep the back bone straight to experience its nice results. After taking the position, try to relax the body.
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Exhale and inhaling be straight in the waist. |
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Restore the hands on the knees and take up Vajrasana Position. |
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Isaac Rosenberg (1890-1918), Painter and poet
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Rosenberg's parents emigrated from Lithuania and arrived in London in 1897. He started writing poetry when he was fourteen years old, encouraged by the librarian at Whitechapel. The library later also became the meeting place for his fellow-artists David Bomberg and Mark Gertler who were part of the Whitechapel Group.As a result of friends' generosity, he was able to afford to attend the Slade School of Fine Art. Night and Day (1912) and Youth (1915) were published before he enlisted in 1915. Despite being a pacifist, he enlisted not out of patriotism, but poverty. Some of his best poems such as 'Break of Day in the Trenches' were written on the Western Front where he was killed in April 1918.


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Applies to: SharePoint Foundation 2013 | SharePoint Server 2013 Enterprise
Deletes the specified service application on the local server.
Remove-SPServiceApplication [-Identity] <SPServiceApplicationPipeBind> [-AssignmentCollection <SPAssignmentCollection>] [-Confirm [<SwitchParameter>]] [-RemoveData <SwitchParameter>] [-WhatIf [<SwitchParameter>]]
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Identity | Required | Microsoft.SharePoint.PowerShell.SPServiceApplicationPipeBind | Specifies the GUID of the service application to remove. | ||
AssignmentCollection | Optional | Microsoft.SharePoint.PowerShell.SPAssignmentCollection | Manages objects for the purpose of proper disposal. Use of objects, such as SPWeb or SPSite, can use large amounts of memory and use of these objects in Windows PowerShell scripts requires proper memory management. Using the SPAssignment object, you can assign objects to a variable and dispose of the objects after they are needed to free up memory. When SPWeb, SPSite, or SPSiteAdministration objects are used, the objects are automatically disposed of if an assignment collection or the Global parameter is not used.
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Confirm | Optional | System.Management.Automation.SwitchParameter | Prompts you for confirmation before executing the command. For more information, type the following command: get-help about_commonparameters | ||
RemoveData | Optional | SwitchParameter | Deletes all databases and other data associated with the service application. | ||
WhatIf | Optional | System.Management.Automation.SwitchParameter | Displays a message that describes the effect of the command instead of executing the command. For more information, type the following command: get-help about_commonparameters |
Detailed Description
The Remove-SPServiceApplication cmdlet deletes the specified service application from the farm.
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Remove-SPServiceApplication 053c34be-d251-488c-8e94-644eae94da26 -RemoveData
This example deletes the service application and its database.
The service application GUID is unique to every farm. You can run the Get-SPServiceApplication cmdlet to see the GUID of the service applications, and then use the result from the Get-SPServiceApplication cmdlet for other SPServiceApplication cmdlets; for example, or Publish-SPServiceApplication.
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This is a discussion on Hey guys, here's my wagon. within the New Member Hangout forums, part of the Community - Meet other Enthusiasts category; Hope y'all like it. I'm in love. Edit*. New I pad....my feeble mind can't figure out how to flip the ...
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Whether it's work-related information or the latest article on nutrition or fitness, most of us succumb to information overload from time to time.
I definitely fall into this category. Since I started writing this column, I tend to examine lots of things more closely than I used to with the possibility they could be potential column fodder. Other columnists have told me they do this, too. Which is fine, until the background research starts to take on a life of its own.
Last weekend I set out to do a clean sweep of multiple piles of information at my house. During the process I ran across several articles on things I'd like to try out. And I made a mental note to check them out.
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By Jeff KolkeyRRSTAR.COMPosted Oct 28, 2009 @ 05:19 PMLast update Oct 28, 2009 @ 11:30 PM
ROCKFORD — A new sports complex could inject $45.7 million into the slumping local economy and expand recreational options for the region, according to a Rockford Park District study unveiled today.
How to pay for the initial $16.6 million to $25 million facility and whether it's a worthy investment are questions Park Board commissioners will consider in the months ahead.
The feasibility study examined a proposed 93,171-square-foot "Rockford Sports Complex" that could house summer basketball tournaments and found sufficient demand to support the project. It also found that placing the facility at Rockford College could cost millions of dollars less than at Sportscore Two in Loves Park, but there are pros and cons to each site.
The facility would draw thousands of people, including players and their families each summer, who would spend money at local businesses, hotels, restaurants, gas stations, retail outlets and entertainment venues, said Rockford Park District Executive Director Tim Dimke.
Can't drain tax dollars"It has huge potential," said Dimke, noting that whatever plan is ultimately developed cannot be a burden to the Park District budget or to taxpayers. "Not only does it have a potential to turn a profit for the operator, but also has huge, huge potential for returns to this community."
Results of the $60,000 study were released today at a presentation inside Memorial Hall in downtown Rockford. The cost was split among Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, Loves Park, Winnebago County, the Park District and Park Ridge businessman Tim Nieder.
A new sports complex is far from a done deal but if built could not only mean millions of dollars for the local economy but also $3.8 million in tax revenue, according to the C.H. Johnson Consulting analysis.
The Park District would own the structure and lease it to a private operator who would run 10 to 13 weeks of weeklong basketball tournament camps in the summer. Nieder brought such a concept to Park District officials this year with hopes of partnering with the district.
Special taxing districts, bonds and private investments are among the options for financing the endeavor, though further study will be needed to determine the best financial model.Winnebago County Board Chairman Scott Christiansen likes the idea of capitalizing on Rockford's reputation as a youth sports destination to boost the local economy. He said the Park District should make private investment in construction part of its request for proposal process as it searches for a summer tenant to run the basketball camp.
Campus comes ready-madeRockford College could be a less expensive location for the complex than Sportscore Two because there are existing dormitories on campus that could be used for summer camps. But because of the college schedule, the dorms would only be available 10 weeks a year. The basketball tournament camps could run for 13 weeks. Building adequate dormitory and cafeteria amenities at Sportscore Two could add $9 million to the initial price tag, but the facility would fit in well on the site that's already a center of youth sports activity.
In a prepared statement, Rockford College President Robert Head said he is pleased the campus is being considered for the site of the Rockford Sports Complex, but that more study and consideration are needed.
"As the (Rockford Park District) moves forward in their assessment, if it is determined we are a preferred site in their evaluation, we will consider the ramifications for the college on our future land uses and the impact on our students and their collegiate experience," said Head, adding that it would be premature to comment further.
Park District to benefit, tooThough Rockford was named "Sportstown USA" for Illinois by Sports Illustrated in 2004, it's been seven years since the debut of Sportscore Two, the last major investment in sports facilities in the Rockford area. The centerpiece of the Loves Park athletic campus is the Indoor Sports Center, which is used for volleyball and soccer.
A new Rockford Sports Complex would not only bring millions of tourism dollars to the region, but also allow for expansion of Rockford Park District offerings for residents.
The summer tenant, likely a basketball camp operator, would provide weeklong tournaments for players age 8 to 12 during the summer. They would come to the tournament with a team of about 10 players and two coaches. There would be pool play with a single-elimination tournament at the end of each week.
The camp is envisioned to provide a unique, all-inclusive experience, including dormitory-style lodging and cafeteria-style food service for a flat fee. The MetroCentre could be used for championship games and opening and closing ceremonies during each week of the camps. Utilizing the MetroCentre saves money because an arena wouldn't need to be built from scratch to accommodate those events.
Versatile setupWhen the proposed Rockford Sports Complex isn't used for the basketball tournaments, the Park District can use it for soccer, football, lacrosse and other indoor athletic activities. The building could be configured so that three smaller soccer fields or one full-size soccer field could be installed for the nine months of the year when it's not used for basketball.
Meanwhile, the Indoor Sports Center that is now used for soccer and volleyball could be freed up to accommodate other hard court sports like basketball, wrestling and cheerleading.
"Sufficient demand exists to support both the nine months of Park District programming and the summer tenant at either (Rockford College or Sportscore Two)," the study states.
And "provided a summer tenant is able to make a rental payment that at a minimum covers the debt service payments" and sufficient operating expenses for the dorm and cafeteria facilities, "the project is financially feasible, and the Park District could offer this new indoor sports facility to the community for low fees and no tax cost."
Staff writer Jeff Kolkey can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com or at 815-987-1374.
This story appeared at http://www.rrstar.com/news/x884493108/Study-Demand-would-support-sports-complex on October 28, 2009.
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- Full Name: Kublai Khan
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The grandson of Genghis Khan, the founder of the Mongol Empire, Kublai Khan was the fifth Great Khan of the Mongol Empire (1260-1294) and the founder of the Yuan Dynasty in China. He assumed the title emperor of China, and his conquest of South China's Song Dynasty was the last step in the Mongols' efforts to rule China wholly. With that conquest behind him, he became the overlord of all the Mongol dominions (the Golden Horde in southern Russia,
the Il-Khanate of Persia and regions inhabited by traditionally nomadic Mongol princes), as well as the ruler of his own territory of China.
Before the time of Genghis Khan, the founder of the Mongol Empire, the Mongols had been a group of semibarbaric nomadic tribes, essentially moving through history unnoticed. Their cultural traditions were primitive, and they had little experience with economic activity save for some organized hunting expeditions and herding. Until a few years before Kublai Khan's birth, in fact, the Mongols had been illiterate and gave little thought to ideas of statecraft or nation building.
With a few exceptions, such as Kublai Khan himself (known to Mongols as Setsen Khan, or "Wise Khan"), Mongol rulers seem to have viewed power as a personal possession to be exploited for personal gain, never giving thought to extending their influence or creating a wide-reaching empire, and so they never succeeded in organizing a long-lasting state. Adding to this issue was that the Mongols had come to power in China, as they had elsewhere, by brute force, never incorporating political savvy into the equation. (As one of Kublai's advisers later said to the emperor, "I have heard that one can conquer the empire on horseback, but one cannot govern it on horseback," an axiom that Kublai absorbed and acted upon as khan.) Predictably, this political incompetence greatly contributed to the relatively rapid collapse of the Mongol Empire.
Early Life and Rise to Power
Kublai was the fourth son of Tulë, by his favorite wife, and the grandson of Genghis Khan (c. 1165-1227), founder of the Mongol Empire. Strong, fearless and intelligent, Kublai accompanied his father into battle as a child. By age 12, he was a skilled horseman, and his reputation as a warrior grew with each passing year. Kublai was 17 when his father died, but he didn't begin to play an important part in the extension and development of the Mongol Empire until around 1251, when he was in his mid-30s. That year, his brother Mngke became Great Khan of the Mongol Empire, and Kublai was given control over Chinese territories in the eastern part of the empire.
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Ontario writer Wayne Grady's novel explores race, deception
Feb 26, 2014 — Kingston writer Wayne Grady grew up in a white working class family in Windsor, Ontario. Years later, while researching his family's history, Grady discovered that his father had grown up as the youngest son of a black working class family in Windsor. Grady's novel, "Emancipation Day," imagines his father's secrets and deceptions on his journey from black to white. Go to full article
Time's running out on the old GED
St Paul, MN, Jun 08, 2012 — 39 million Americans, a fifth of the population, never completed high school, one of the factors used to measure literacy rates. Of those, only about 1% earn a GED certificate or the equivalent of a high school diploma each year. The test, which has been around since 1942, is poised to undergo major changes to prepare its recipients for a competitive workplace.
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A life devoted to literacy
Syracuse, NY, Apr 10, 2012 — For more than 50 years, Ruth Colvin and her husband have traveled to more than 60 countries and provided literacy training in Africa, Asia and South America. In 1962, Colvin founded Literacy Volunteers of America. She's also written many books on basic literacy and English as a second language. Colvin was inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame in 1993 and awarded a Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2006.
Tonight at 7 pm in Griffiths 123 at St. Lawrence University, she'll share stories her new book, Off the Beaten Path: Stories of People Around the World.
Now 95-years-old, Colvin has filled her Syracuse home with art and souvenirs from around the world, but she told Todd Moe that working with people and sharing their stories are favorite aspects of her career. Go to full article
Tonight at 7 pm in Griffiths 123 at St. Lawrence University, she'll share stories her new book, Off the Beaten Path: Stories of People Around the World.
Now 95-years-old, Colvin has filled her Syracuse home with art and souvenirs from around the world, but she told Todd Moe that working with people and sharing their stories are favorite aspects of her career. Go to full article
A weekend of books and stories
Plattsburgh, NY, May 21, 2009 — The Plattsburgh community celebrates the joy of books and reading as a family at the First Annual Plattsburgh Kids' BookFest this weekend at sites across downtown Plattsburgh. Curious George, the Mayor, writers and local musicians will all be on hand to help celebrate the magic of books. Todd Moe spoke with Amy Bonn, who helped coordinate this weekend's events. Go to full article
Lending a dog?s ear at story time
Dec 30, 2008 — Trained dogs can detect bombs and help the physically challenged. Now, some educators say they're helping youngsters learn to read. Teachers and librarians say even though reading is difficult for some children, reading out loud, especially to dogs, helps build confidence. A group of therapy dogs in the North Country has been visiting local libraries as part of the "Read to a Dog" program. The volunteer canine corps brings dogs to the Canton Free Library a couple of times a month so children can practice reading out loud in a non-threatening environment. Todd Moe has more. Go to full article
Book review: "Towards Polaris"
Jul 23, 2008 — A couple of years ago, Mason Smith published Florida: A North Country Novel. The book has a new publisher, Syracuse University Press, and a new title. Betsy Kepes reviews Towards Polaris: A Novel of the Adirondack Foothills. Go to full article
Literacy tutor training Saturday in Potsdam
Sep 06, 2007 — Literacy of Northern New York of St. Lawrence County will be holding a free five-part training course for new tutors starting this Saturday in Potsdam. Coordinator Bobbie Gordon says there's a waiting list of people who have requested free one-to-one lessons, and new tutors are very much in demand. She spoke with Todd Moe. Go to full article
Teen band rocks Ogdensburg library
Jun 25, 2007 — Just in time for the start of summer vacation, the Ogdensburg Public Library hosts a concert for pre-teens and teens at 6:30 tonight. It's free and will feature the High Strung Band on their "Rock and Roll" library tour. Wait, rock music and reading? Todd Moe has more. Go to full article
A really, really good read
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Readers and Writers: Summer Reading Call-in, Hour 1
Jul 07, 2005 — In our annual Summer Reading Call-in, hosts Ellen Rocco and Chris Robinson were joined in the studio by Rick Hunter and John Ernst to take callers' picks for the best reading of the summer. A compiled list of selections will be available in a couple of days. Go to full article


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Mississippi State Parks: They're Always in Season
September 5, 2012 by Guest Blogger · 1 Comment
The slogan for Mississippi State Parks is they're always in season. While camping, hiking, fishing and other park related activities might seem more toward warmer weather, the winter months are a great time to make a trip to a state park.
No matter where you're located, there is a state park not too far way. With an assortment of amenities at each park, they're set up for family recreation that's value priced. Whether it's a day trip or a four-day weekend to get away for a while, you'll be pleased with what you find at a state park.
While you may know about the park in your area, there are plenty to choose from and each offer something different and unique. Below are five parks you should see if you have the opportunity and it is true, they're always in season.
Roosevelt State Park, Morton: Named Best Park by Mississippi Magazine, this is one of the most popular parks in the state. Quality accommodations and located just off I-55, Roosevelt has a variety of activities at the park making it a great family spot.
J.P. Coleman, Iuka: Nestled next to Pickwick Lake, this park offers a picturesque setting. It's one of the most scenic areas in the state and is an excellent choice for a long weekend.
Percy Quin, McComb: This park has a little bit of everything. From golf to fishing, you'll find something for every member of the family at Percy Quin.
Trace, Pontotoc: In the heart of northeast Mississippi, Trace is geared toward people who enjoy being outside. Its equestrian trails, excellent fishing and other amenities make this park popular.
LeFleurs Bluff, Jackson: Mayes Lake and the golf course make this an outdoor oasis in the metro Jackson area. It's scenic wooded setting make it a great place to relax next to the Capital City.
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Posted: 1:16 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2013
By CHRISTINA HONAN
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Paul Walker's body was released from the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office this week, and now the actor's family has announced they are planning a private funeral for the actor this weekend.
The service will be for family and close friends only, though there are also talks of an additional larger memorial to be held over the Weekend, as well.
Last week, E! News reported co-star and friend Tyrese Gibson was helping the family with planning and arrangements.
A family source told TMZ that Walker's 15-year-old daughter Meadow was the main reason for the decision to make the service private.
"[She] is understandably having a difficult time. They don't want a bunch of strangers surrounding the girl, because she needs to feel comfortable to grieve."
Forty-year-old Walker died November 30 alongside friend Roger Rodas after the two were involved in a single car crash in Santa Clarita. An autopsy confirmed Walker died of "traumatic and thermal injuries."
The LA Times reported that a memorial at the crash site drew thousands of grieving fans to Santa Clarita Sunday, many of whom showed up in high-performance vehicles as a nod to Walker's role in the "Fast and the Furious" franchise.
E! News showcased gifts, flowers and messages of support and sympathy fans left there.
And they have not been the only ones to pay tribute to the fallen actor. WJW-TV has one scene out of Northeast Ohio.
"Drivers cruised down to Edgewater Park to take part in a nationwide salute. At 9 o'clock sharp, everyone revved their engines and honked their horns for five minutes to pay tribute to the 'Fast and Furious' star and his friend."
Sources also report that Walker will be laid to rest in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in the Hollywood Hills in California.
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Cute Little Kid After Drugs At The Dentist
This is a video of David in the car after being gassed to have a tooth pulled. It almost made me want a child of my own until I realized you can't keep the little tykes gassed all the time. Or can you?
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I want to show the topography of the surface I created.
A long time ago I changed some definitions and succeeded - see the attached picture.
The problem is I don't remember what I did
I think last time I found a button somewhere to switch to 3D view/model and then
the 3D Faces were suddenly displayed as semi-solids.
Could somebody please help me?
Thanks a lot,
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There are many ways to get that, for instance:
_SHADEMODE and choose one of the types
Take a look at this blog post http://civilforautocad.blogspot.co.uk/2011/05/civi
First you have to have a Surface Style that displays triangles in the Model. From your image it looks like you'd want to set a Conceptual visual style. Then use 3D orbit or any other method of viewing it in 3D.
AllenJessup wrote:First you have to have a Surface Style that displays triangles in the Mode
Dear Allen,
you don't really need to do that.
Whatever the style, when you turn on a ISO view, Autocad shows itself in a TIN fashion, as you can see in this Map2006 screenshot:
Here is a graphic of what the other folks are describing. Granted my relief is not that pronounced
Yes Antonio. You really do. In Civil 3D you need to have the triangles on. If they are off
Then all you will see is contours in 3D
Got it, Allen, but my Map works as I described, and I'm surprised that Civil needs to change the style...
As I have said many times before the Map that comes with Civil isn't quite the same as the boxed standalone version of Map - MapLT?
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I'm surprised that Civil needs to change the style...
It's an attempt to let the user set it up as they need. Sometimes you want to see the surface and sometimes you don't Civil styles are very different from Map or Autocad. Very powerful, very complicated.
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Go anywhere with portable power.
Taking the fun with you is one of the great advantages of owning an inflatable boat or small fishing boat. Mercury offers a complete line of extremely light portable FourStroke outboards, with the widest range of models to choose from. So wherever you and your boat go, your Mercury portable FourStroke can also go. The entire line makes operation and portability easy with smart, simple features. Plus, clean, quiet, fuel-efficient FourStroke performance makes them the obvious power of choice.
Key 2.5 – 3.5hp Features
Twist and Shout
Spinning in circles to turn around can make anyone dizzy. That's why Mercury's 2.5 and 3.5 hp FourStrokes offer 360° steering and a twist grip throttle. The tiller handle can be turned over and the engine rotated to reverse the thrust.
They'll Never Hold You Back
Mercury's 2.5 – 3.5hp portable outboards are designed from the start to be compact, lightweight and easier to carry. By utilizing Mercury's patented one-piece integrated cylinderblock design, we've eliminated gaskets and fasteners and made the powerhead much more compact and lightweight.
No Vibration is Good Vibration
Your steering hand will thank you. On average, Mercury's 3.5hp fourstroke has 32% less tiller handle vibration than competitive outboards.
A Better Grip
Mercury's twist-throttle tiller handle is longer for better control – plus it folds for easy, compact storage.
2.5 FourStroke Specifications
HP/kW | 2.5 / 1.9 |
Full throttle RPM | 4500-5500 |
Cylinder Configuration | 1 |
Displacement (CID / CC) | 5.2 / 85 |
Bore and Stroke (in / mm) | 2.16 x 1.42in 55 x 36mm |
Fuel Induction System | 2-valve pushrod (overhead valve) |
Ignition | CDI w/electronic spark advance |
Fuel System | Carbureted |
Cooling System | Water-cooled with thermostat |
Starting | Manual |
Gearcase Ratio | 2.15:1 |
Gear Shift | F-N |
Steering | Tiller with 360° turning |
Trim System | 4 position |
Trim Positions | 4 |
Exhaust System | Above prop |
Shallow water trim range (degrees) | 16 |
Recommended Oil | Mercury 4-Stroke Outboard Oil |
Recommended Fuel | 87 octane/up to 10% ethanol |
Integral fuel tank (gal / L) | 0.3 / 0.95 |
Engine Protection Operator Warning System | Over-rev |
Shaft Length | 15 in (381mm) |
Dry Weight * Lightest model available | 40lbs / 18kg |
CARB Star Rating | 3 |
FourStroke 2.5 - 3.5 HP Resources
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