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Review of the 2006 GMC Envoy XL
If true seven-passenger capacity and serious cargo space are your top priorities in shopping for a midsize SUV, the 2006 GMC Envoy XL has the competition beat.
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Changes to the 2006 Envoy XL include new 18-inch alloy wheels for the Denali trim and the addition of stability control, OnStar and…
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What's New for 2006
Changes to the 2006 Envoy XL include new 18-inch alloy wheels for the Denali trim and the addition of stability control, OnStar and cruise control to the standard equipment list for every trim level.
As the evolution of the SUV continues, customers continue to demand even more utility from their family haulers. GMC realizes that one of the biggest draws is a third-row seat, as it allows you to accommodate an extra two or even three additional passengers in back. Most manufacturers have accomplished this by merely jamming an extra bench seat in their standard midsize offerings, but not General Motors.
To provide what it considered true seven-passenger capacity, GMC took its standard Envoy SUV and stretched it a full 16 inches to create the Envoy XL. This extended-length version offers third-row seating. Fold the second- and third-row seats flat, and the GMC Envoy XL really shows its advantage, offering up to 107 cubic feet of cargo space. The rest of the truck is similar to the standard Envoy. Two engines are available: a 4.2-liter inline six or, on the Denali trim, a 5.3-liter V8 engine. Both deliver strong acceleration, though the V8 offers plenty more torque for towing and hauling jobs. The Envoy XL also has the same suspension design that provides a smooth ride. We have found, however, that this setup gets a bit too cushy when cornering -- resulting in sloppy handling.
The 2006 GMC Envoy XL certainly one-ups the competition when it comes to seven-passenger comfort and overall cargo capacity. Combined with the powerful V8 engine, it definitely makes a case for itself in this hard-fought segment. Our main reservation about recommending it has to do with the questionable suspension tuning and some of the low-grade materials used in the cabin. If you're thinking about buying an Envoy XL, make sure that you also try the Durango, Explorer, Pilot and 4Runner before making your decision.
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The four-door, seven-passenger GMC Envoy XL comes in three well-appointed trim levels: SLE, SLT and Denali. SLE versions come with a deluxe cloth interior, dual-zone manual climate control and a six-speaker AM/FM stereo with CD player. SLT models are loaded with a driver information center, automatic climate control, leather seating and a leather-wrapped steering wheel with auxiliary radio and climate controls. The Denali adds unique trim inside and out, as well as 18-inch alloys, power-adjustable pedals, heated seats and a Bose audio system. Other popular Envoy XL options include a rear-seat DVD entertainment system, a DVD-based navigation system, upgraded audio systems and satellite radio.
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Inside the GMC Envoy XL, a spacious cabin offers room for seven passengers. Brushed nickel accents grace the console and instrument panel, and wood accents add a touch of class to the uplevel Denali trim, but the low-grade plastics used on the dash and door panels are still noticeable. Cargo capacity is tops among midsize SUVs. There is 23 cubic feet of space behind the third-row seats, and with both the second- and third-row seats folded, there is a maximum of 107 cubic feet.
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The standard 4.2-liter six is impressive enough on its own, so there's no going wrong with either of the engine options on the Envoy XL. Unfortunately, the suspension isn't quite so competent, as it tends to feel overly soft when cornering and rough in off-road situations. Less enthusiastic driving generates a smooth, comfortable ride, so it's not all bad, but overall, we consider the Explorer's driving dynamics superior in most respects.


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Southwest Corn Spread Recipe
My Aunt Christine shared this recipe with me at a family reunion a few years ago. The thick spread's southwestern flavor has mass appeal.
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- 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 can (8-3/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 cup chopped walnuts, optional
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- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and lime juice until smooth. Beat in the chilies, onions, cumin, cayenne pepper until combined. Stir in corn and walnuts if desired.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Serve with crackers or chips. Yield: about 3 cups.
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What were you thinking the advantage is? It has a lower EPA/DHA, it does contain phospholipids but you can get that from normal food. It does have astaxanthin, but shrimp has 10 times the amount. Seems like a waste too me.
What were you thinking the advantage is? It has a lower EPA/DHA, it does contain phospholipids but you can get that from normal food. It does have astaxanthin, but shrimp has 10 times the amount. Seems like a waste too me.
I for one love Krill, I like shrimp also but capping them is one hell of a job
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I've read it a few different places. Heres one i was just looking at the other day.
Ill try and find some more references if your interested.
"People use krill oil for the same reasons they use fish oil, flax oil or other omega-3 fatty acids. Unlike fish oil, krill oil doesn't cause fishy burps or an aftertaste, a common side effect of fish oil. Also, krill oil contains higher amounts of astaxanthin than fish oil. Here are some specific conditions for which it's used.
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The krill to shimp comparison isnt really applicable concentrated krill oil is much more concentrated in astaxanthin than dietary shrimp which would be the only comparison to make. Until shrimp oil is readily available, there isnt much to argue about here, krill oil is a superior choice for natural astaxanthin.
You could take fish oil, lecithin, and astaxanthin and still not see the same benefits as a 1gm of krill oil. IMO, there is a certain natural synergy unique to krill oil.
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Bills high on rising star Williams [7:05 AM]
D and C reports:
'"Pat has talents we have to utilize and, of course, we know all about Ted," said defensive coordinator Ted Cottrell, who is looking for ways to keep his unit ranked No. 1 in the NFL despite the loss of four starters. "What we want is to find the right situations where we can get both of them out there together. In essence, it gives us more reps for Pat without taking any away from Ted."'
Hanson's 50-yarder gives Lions win [6:53 AM]
Detroit News reports:
'The defense had four sacks and two interceptions -- by linebacker Allen Aldridge and cornerback Marquis Walker. A holding penalty in the end zone against Bills guard Victor Allotey gave the Lions two points on a fourth-quarter safety. It cut Buffalo's lead to 13-12 and put the Lions in position to win on a field goal.'
Case has tough start [6:48 AM]
Detroit News reports:
'Saturday night's 8:35 kickoff was 90 minutes later than usual. The reason is because the game was televised by ESPN. The Lions never sell out exhibition games, so the live telecast was blacked out locally. It was a financial win for the Lions, though. They get an additional $400,000 for playing on ESPN, Lions chief operating officer Chuck Schmidt said. That is about $100,000 more than for their entire exhibition season TV contract, Schmidt said.'
Despite 15-13 win, Lions have plenty of work to do [6:46 AM]
Ann Arbor News reports:
'Detroit's defense, which has been impressive since the start of training camp, opened the game showing some firepower.'
Lions 15, Bills 13 [6:41 AM]
AP reports:
'"That wasn't exactly a thrilling performance," Lions coach Bobby Ross said.'
Lions 15, Bills 13 [6:38 AM]
Sportsticker reports:
'The Detroit Lions' kicking game is ready for the regular season. Jason Hanson kicked a pair of fourth-quarter field goals, including the go-ahead 50-yarder, as the Lions rallied for a 15-13 exhibition victory over the Buffalo Bills.'
Linton is forgotten back at stacked position [8:59 AM]
Buffalo News reports:
'Bryson's play warrants the Bills finding time for him, but that could mean Linton's role in the offense may be reduced. Linton has a chance to prove his value to the team tonight when he starts for the Bills against the Detroit Lions at the Silverdome.'
Maguire back on familiar turf after short hop to Detroit [8:58 AM]
Buffalo News reports:
'Since he was in Japan, Maguire didn't see the Bills preseason opener with Cincinnati. But he knows what coach Wade Phillips is looking for tonight. "The young guys are stepping up, which is kind of neat," said Maguire. "When you are looking to replace seven starters you are putting people in positions and seeing how they react. You know what they can do physically. But this game is so mental."'
Lions, Bills Preview [7:49 AM]
LionsFans.com reports:
'At free safety, former Bills' defensive staple Kurt Schulz will start against the ball club he spent nearly his entire career with. Schulz left Buffalo for Detroit following a financial disarray on the Bills' part -- and has immediately plugged the gap left by former Lion Mark Carrier.'
For starters, Case is happy for chance to play [7:42 AM]
Detroit Free Press reports:
'The Lions-Bills game is starting at 8:35 p.m. to accommodate ESPN.'
Giants keep it simple [7:30 AM]
D and C reports:
'Forget about marketing, shuttle buses, crowds and interactive games that can make a kid feel like a football player. In sharp contrast with the Buffalo Bills' training camp at St. John Fisher College in Pittsford, the New York Giants camp on the SUNY Albany campus is decidedly no-frills.'
Time running out for rookie [7:28 AM]
D and C reports:
'[Ivan] Gustafson is the longest of long shots to make the Bills' roster, but that he is at St. John Fisher College trying to make it to the NFL is heartwarming. This is a kid who was bailing hay at his parent's farm outside Olympia, Wash., the day before he had to leave to come to Rochester for the start of camp. "I went to Whitworth, worked hard and had a fun college experience and got a college education which is what I wanted to do," said Gustafson. And that will someday reward him when he puts his degree in elementary education, as well as the masters degree he plans to obtain, to work. But as he said the other day, "everything is on momentary pause" right now because his stardom on the football field at Whitworth has opened the door to the NFL just a crack.'
Linton elated with start [7:26 AM]
D and C reports:
'"I'm excited about this opportunity," Linton said. "Anytime you get extended minutes in a ball game, you have to make the most of it. I'm looking foward to showing the coaches I can make a big contribution to this team." Depending on the ability of Smith to shake his injury bug, Linton's contribution could be as big as last season or more.'
Competition at safety heats up [7:24 AM]
D and C reports:
The competition for the Bills' vacant free safety job kicks into second gear tonight when the team meets Detroit. On the other side of the field, ironically, will be the reason Buffalo is looking for a new free safety. Kurt Schulz, who started six seasons for the Bills, signed with the Lions as a free agent. Keion Carpenter is expected to get the starting nod tonight for Buffalo, followed by Daryl Porter and rookie Travares Tillman. Carpenter also spent time at corner and strong safety this week in practice, and Porter also can play cornerback. Coach Wade Phillips has made it clear he wants to keep the best defensive backs overall, regardless of position. "That's the way coach Phillips handles things," Porter said. "If you're playing well and doing your job, he's going to play the best players. He's always saying, `I brought you guys here, I want to see you guys perform on Sunday.' That's nice to hear."'
Second preseason game important to Case, Johnson [9:00 PM]
AP reports:
'"We didn't know how much we were playing against the Bengals," Johnson said. "We thought we could be out after the first drive. I think we eased up a little bit, which is not a good thing. "Hopefully, we can put some more drives together." Bills coach Wade Phillips plans to give Johnson and all the rest of his regulars a little more playing time this week. "I think we need some more work," Phillips said. "I think this game is where we're pointing to do that."'
Smith to sit out Bills preseason game against Lions [8:57 PM]
AP reports:
'Bills running back Antowain Smith, nursing a swollen right knee, will miss Saturday's preseason game against the Detroit Lions. Smith, Buffalo's No. 1 rusher, did not participate in any contract drills at training camp this past week in Rochester. He was hurt in last week's preseason-opening victory against Cincinnati when he was struck by a helmet. Coach Wade Phillips, who insists the injury is to Smith's thigh, said the running back will continue to have fluid drained from his leg and should be ready to return next week.'
Hill climbs depth chart as he excels in camp [9:14 AM]
Buffalo News reports:
'Raion Hill wasn't a high draft pick. In fact, he wasn't drafted at all. He's not a household name like some of the other young players being showcased at the Buffalo Bills' training camp this summer. But when it comes to making an impression on teammates and coaches, few have done it with as much regularity as Hill. Hill is making a strong bid to secure a spot on the Bills' regular-season roster as the primary backup to strong safety Henry Jones. "Raion is having a terrific camp," defensive backs coach Bill Bradley said after practice Thursday at St. John Fisher College. "He's doing so well it's hard not to notice him."'
Camp attendance hits six figures [8:55 AM]
Buffalo News reports:
'The Buffalo Bills eclipsed the 100,000 mark in fan attendance in their inaugural training camp at St. John Fisher College. According to team officials, 8,400 attended the two sessions on Thursday, the highest single-day total thus far. Owner Ralph Wilson praised the fans in Rochester and the surrounding area who attended the practices, adding that attendance was "far beyond our expectations." "Maybe it's the highest turnout of any training camp in the country," Wilson said Thursday. "That I don't know, but it's really up there, first or second. It's been a great experience here."'
Johnson ready to break out for Bills [8:01 AM]
CBS Sportsline reports:
'Said current Cleveland Browns coach Chris Palmer, the former quarterbacks tutor in Jacksonville, who got to work one year with Johnson: "It's all there. He can throw every pass. And he's a lot more mobile than people think, too." Indeed, he flashed his surprising ability to buy time in the pocket while leading the Bills to what should have been a game-winning field goal in last year's playoff loss at Adelphia Coliseum. But the reason the Bills shipped first- and fourth-round choices in the 1998 draft to Jacksonville to get Johnson, then rewarded him with a five-year, $25 million contract had little to do with his feet. At 6-feet-4 and 212 pounds, Johnson is a prototype pocket passer, a player who can stretch the field vertically and one who should benefit from a solid supporting cast.'
Tillman gets better with time [6:14 AM]
D and C reports:
'Defensive end Erik Flowers had a sack, forced fumble and a tipped pass. Linebacker Corey Moore had a sack and a game-clinching blocked field goal. Wide receiver Avion Black scored on a dazzling 34-yard pass play. And free safety Travares Tillman? Well, the Buffalo Bills second-round draft pick didn't quite have the kind of splashy professional debut that the team's other top rookies did last Friday against the Cincinnati Bengals. Then again, the others aren't playing a position where the game is played more above the shoulders than below it.'
Hicks provides plenty of protection [6:13 AM]
D and C reports:
'If a man is big enough to blot out the sun, that's the kind of man you want serving as one of your bodyguards. All Rob Johnson wants is someone big enough to prevent opposing defensive ends and linebackers from breaking him in two on Sunday afternoons, and in mountainous Robert Hicks, Johnson has found his man. "The only problem with having someone so big over there, sometimes you can't see too well (downfield), but I'll take that any day," Johnson said with a smile. "He can be a dominant player because he's big, he's athletic, he's in shape. If he stays healthy, he can have a huge year." That's what the Bills are expecting from the 6-foot-7, 330-pound Goliath who is beginning his second year as the team's starting right tackle.'
Jones filling 'special' shoes well [6:11 AM]
D and C reports:
'The day he was hired as the Buffalo Bills new special-teams coach, Ronnie Jones made it a point to say he had nothing to do with "Home Run Throwback." He also acknowledged, quite astutely, that he will have to live with the ghost of the greatest special-teams blunder in team history until he can write more happy chapters. Yes, Bruce DeHaven may have been fired by coach Wade Phillips after the Tennessee Titans beat the Bills 22-16 on that disputed 75-yard trick kickoff return in last January's wild-card playoff game. Yes, Phillips may want us to believe he has rectified a growing team weakness by replacing a proven assistant, who may have grown stale after 13 seasons with the same team, with an energetic newcomer whom he will keep on a tight leash. The reality is that DeHaven is one of the very best special-teams coaches in NFL history while Jones has never coached special teams in the league on a full-time basis.'
Corle sits, watches and wonders [6:10 AM]
D and C reports:
'As each day passes in camp, rookie running back Jason Corle watches as the men he is competing with for a roster spot -- Lennox Gordon, Sammy Morris, Josh Roth and Phillip Crosby -- go through drills, run plays live, and make impressions on the coaching staff. And all he can do is watch. Corle has been sidelined since the first week with a pulled left hamstring, and the inactivity is driving him nuts. "This has been terrible," said the free-agent signee from Towson. "I'm out here learning the offense and I'm learning what the game is about at this level, but it's frustrating not being able to go out and do what you have to do to make the team. "When you're a free agent, this is the worst-case scenario for me."'
Basking in the glory of Bills training camp [6:08 AM]
D and C reports:
'Tens of thousands of people have traveled to the St. John Fisher College campus to take in a day of training camp. Some had basic, transparent reasons. They support the Bills. They're fascinated by quarterback Doug Flutie. They want potentially valuable autographs. It's an enjoyable summer escape for children. But a football training camp, sociologists and sports experts suggest, draws on potent aspects of American culture and personal psychology -- the worship of athletes, an attraction to the grotesque, gambling and something called "BIRGing." "BIRG" is an acronym created by social psychologists to describe an ego-supporting act -- "basking in reflective glory." "BIRGing is a very natural phenomenon," said Merrill Melnick, professor of physical education and sport at the State University College at Brockport. "We all want to identify with greatness, but we can't all be great. The next best game in town is to stand in the shadow of the great."'
Bills Offensive Line Preview [8:13 PM]
AP reports:
'While much has been made of the cuts and defections the Bills suffered this off-season, those concerns do not apply to the offensive line, intact except for the loss of free agent Dusty Zeigler. "They look like a pretty strong group, especially together," said coach Wade Phillips. "It takes togetherness to be a good offensive line, not just great individuals, but playing together. I think we're a lot further along than we were last year at this time."'
Smith, Brown questionable for Saturday's game [8:10 PM]
AP reports:
'Smith continues to have swelling in his right knee after being hit with a helmet in Buffalo's win over Cincinnati last week. Brown has been nagged by a sore right ankle. Neither starters took part in any contact drills at training camp this week. Thursday, coach Wade Phillips said he'll wait until game-time to determine their status, adding both would play if this had been the regular season.'
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Report on Audit of Billing
System Internal Controls
March 2003
Number: 2003-1C-058
This report has cleared
the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration disclosure review process
and information determined to be restricted from public release has been
redacted from this document.
March 4, 2003
FROM: Daniel R. Devlin /s/ Daniel R. Devlin
Assistant Inspector General
for Audit (Headquarters Operations and
Exempt Organizations Programs)
SUBJECT: Report on Audit of Billing System
Internal Controls (Audit #200310002.022)
The Defense
Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) examined the Civil Group's billing system as of
June 19, 2002. The purpose of this
examination was to assure that the Civil Group's system of billing controls is
adequate to provide billed costs that are reasonable, compliant with applicable
laws and regulations, and subject to applicable financial control systems. The DCAA also evaluated the Civil Group's
compliance with the billing system's internal control requirements.
The DCAA
opined that the billing system and related internal control policies and
procedures of the Civil Group are inadequate.
The examination disclosed significant internal control deficiencies in
the Civil Group's billing system that could result in an overpayment on United
States Government contracts. The DCAA
noted that these deficiencies could adversely affect the organization's ability
to prepare billings in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and
contract terms. In addition, the DCAA
also indicated that these deficiencies could adversely affect the
organization's ability to prevent or detect material misstatements and correct
them in a timely manner.
the DCAA listed nine significant issues that formed the basis of its opinion,
including: lack of consistent "formal"
policies and procedures; provisional billing rates not properly adjusted; lack
of written policies and procedures for preparing manual bills; lack of separate
written policies for Internal Revenue Service billing procedures; lack of
written policy for reviewing the adequacy of subcontractors' systems;
inadequate written policies for processing contract overpayments, refunds, and
offsets; and, no management reviews or internal audits of the billing system.
The DCAA was
unable to determine the precise cost impact of these deficiencies. However, during Fiscal Year 2001, the Civil
Group's billing system processed over $990 million of invoices to the
government. The
DCAA made numerous recommendations to resolve the deficiencies.
information in this report should not be used for purposes other than that
intended without prior consultation with the Treasury Inspector General for Tax
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see all genres ›Short films are exactly what their name implies: they're shorter than a feature! They can be as brief as a handful of seconds or they can approach as much as a half-hour (or more). Genres like silent comedy and avant-garde film thrive in the short format.
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The challenge of the very slow lens required by F. Percy Smith for macro-photography, coupled with the insensitive film stock of the day, meant that so much light was required for exposure that the poor flies quickly succumbed to the heat. As Smith had glued their wings so...Subscribe to watch now -
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For a brief time early Wednesday morning there were patchy areas of fog throughout the city---but as time passed the fog started to creep up the hill. It created interesting shapes as it progressed up the hill. Caught this image as it was coming in.
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During her tenure at the MVC the agencies were modernized, many services were brought to on-line technology solutions, the computer system was modernized and use of credit cards added. She oversaw the security of drivers' licenses with the establishment of identity verification. Programs and services became more efficient with the transition to the established professionals in areas such as driver education, motorcycle training and driver improvement programs. Safety, security and service were vitally important to her during her stewardship of that agency.
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Events 2014
Essex County Branch, Region One, O.G.S., & Tri-County Area Calendar of events:
Calendar click here
"Conference 2014 Update
Conference 2014 is now less than eleven months away. With this in mind, the committee is now beginning the programming for the conference.
The conference will be held at Brock University, May 1 – 4, 2014. Our Call for Speakers ended in May and a large number of proposals for lecture topics were submitted. The noted genealogist/entertainer, Mr. Hank Jones of California will be one of our keynote speakers.
We have obtained the services of an event company from Toronto to assist with the planning and they will be helping in the areas of sponsorship, food planning, the banquet and tours among other things. It is the intent of the committee to
plan the streaming in of some speakers from a distance and possibly offer a streaming program for individuals who cannot get to conference.
We are advertising the conference as an opportunity to take a vacation with the conference as the highlight. Attendees should come early or stay after conference to take advantage of all we have to offer here in Niagara.
Vernon Rows, chair of the Organizing committee for conference 2014" NOTES FROM NIAGARA May 2013 VOL XXXIII NUMBER 2, page 7
Essex County Heritage Brochure
South Western Ontario Heritage Council
2014 brochure available from:
Windsor-s Community Museum (call ahead, please at 519 253-1812) and ECHRS
For the SWOHC List of Events, see their BLOG:
Harrow Early Immigrant Research Society, (HEIRS) Membership meets monthly, on the fourth Thursday, excluding June, July, August, and December. The meetings are held in the Community Room, Harrow and Colchester South Community Centre, Arena Building, at 7:30 p.m., unless otherwise stated. The public is welcome.
War of 1812 Commemorative Project (on going until 2015)
Do you have a War of 1812 ancestor? To commemorate the actions of our ancestors during the War of 1812, the Essex County Branch OGS would like to add a collection of family histories that prove their ancestry back to those who fought during the War of 1812 in the Western District (Essex, Kent and Lambton counties). We will present certificates to those who can successfully prove this connection. They, along with their families, will be invited to special events being held in the area to commemorate the war.
To be a part of this project, a completed
certificate application form with documented proof for each
generation between the applicant and the War of 1812 ancestor must
be completed. Successful applicants will receive a certificate. The
certificate processing fee is $25.00 for each certificate
The applications will be placed on our Branch Members Only section of our website. Information for
only those persons who were born earlier than 100 years ago will be
included. No information about living persons will be posted.
Click on the button below to download the certificate application form.
Past Events:
October 2013 Annual Meeting - Hosted by Lambton Branch
October 2013: Battle of the Thames, Thamesville
June 2012 - Burton Collection - Detroit Public Library, Tour
August 2012 - Booth at Roots to Boots Event and handing out War of 1812 Certificates (on going until 2015 !)


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Denver School of the Arts honors "Just Like Us" author Helen Thorpe
By John Moore
Sept. 30, 2013
"Just Like Us" author Helen Thorpe was honored Saturday, Sept. 28, at the first-ever Denver School of the Arts Friends Foundation gala at the school.
Thorpe was given the Community Arts Leadership Award for her role in inspiring youth through the arts. The presenter was Susan Daggett, an environmental attorney, DSA mom and wife of Colorado Senator Michael Bennet. (Their daughter made a video appearance in the Denver Center Theatre Company's production of "The Giver" last season.)
"Just Like Us" won the Colorado Book Award and is being adapted for the stage by the Denver Center Theatre Company. It opens for previews Oct. 4.


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Explore the intricate topography, glistening mountain lakes and compact valleys in this little visited mountain wilderness.
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it's gonna make coffee and walk the dog too!
It would be cool if it opened up to an additional screen. The keyboard would just be lame
perhaps with the leak of the iphone 4 prototype Apple simply wants to keep everyone guessing what the iphone 5 will feature. the rumor mill has them appear to be all over the place, and maybe that exactly what they want.
Bingo!!!!Yeah... I call bullsh*t. If you couple this with the rumor about them removing the "Home" button, it makes absolutely no sense that they would add 50 some more buttons. Apple hates buttons... why would they invest so much time and money in Multi-Touch just to throw it all away with a bulky, dumb, slide-out keyboard?
Well it has its pros and cons. Bt the big positive in this case is for people who have trouble pressing one letter on the touch screen.
I guess it's to attract all the blackberry lovers....
They should create a doble múlti touch screen slider,that way wen you are playing games or texting etc... your hands doesent' get in your way
A Taiwanese website that has a had a decent track record of verified iPhone leaks is claiming today that Apple is evaluating 3 different hardware prototypes of the iPhone 5, one of them including a slide-out keyboard. The Google translation of the report on tw.Apple.pro is pretty hard to understand, but seems to indicate that in addition to the slide-out model, there will also be an updated "traditional" iPhone with minor under-the-hood improvements compared to the iPhone 4.
It's not clear from the googletrans what the phrase "sliding cover" refers to, but it may suggest a physical keyboard that slides out from the case. In addition to this model, Apple is supposedly testing an iPhone 5 that is styled like the iPhone 4 but with a longer-lasting battery and a better camera. Like the upgrade from the iPhone 3G to the iPhone 3GS, then, it would be an evolution rather than a redesign, which is in line with recent reports. There is no description at all of the third prototype, though this might refer to the "iPhone mini" that has generated so much buzz of late.
There are - obviously - a lot of things to question in this report. The iPhone's touchscreen is perhaps its most fundamental element, and so the idea of a slide-out keyboard pretty much flies in the face of Apple's whole design aesthetic. Steve Jobs explained back in 2007 why Apple decided not to put a keyboard on the iPhone, saying that once you do "it's there forever and [it's] hard to change the buttons to work with different applications." However, for some users learning to type on a touchscreen is a significant barrier, so it may be that Apple has decided to include this as sort of "training wheels" for those customers.
The report would be laughable if Apple.pro hadn't got it right on numerous occasions. In 2008, they showed off the unibody MacBook before it was released, and in July of last year revealed the small touchscreen which would eventually turn up in the new multitouch iPod nano months later. Last year, they previewed the white iPhone 4 bezel before the phone was even announced, and showed off an iPhone 4 battery in June. So this is not necessarily something you can laugh off... yet.
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I think that this is pretty close to what we will see this year.
That would be a horrible idea sorry, second touch screen just to control something on the first touch screen?
What a stupid article.
Anybody who has any clue at all knows that Apple will NEVER add a physical keyboard to the iPhone. NEVER.
Remember the outrage when Apple decided to release a phone with no keyboard? Everyone laughed.
Now no major smartphones have a physical keyboard.
Stupid article.
The iBooks issue was fixed today by Comex.
Yes!! I much rather have a slide out control pad than a keyboard.
I hate this concept,, please no!!!!!
Sounds like Apple's trying to find out who's leaking info with all these crazy rumors going around lately. The day Jobs puts a physical keyboard on the iPhone is the day he integrates Flash in his products.
There was one to get rid of the home button. On the iPad, they are experimenting with I think a 5 finger swipe down closes a page, so no home button would kind of make sense...
Watch the original iPhone keynote, the main selling point of the iPhone was no keyboard. Steve jobs hates them. This is BS.


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This entire situation sucks.
I do not know what to think...or say.
This sounded like a closed adoption, and was not mutual. A reference :
Searches and reunionsFrom the early 1950s when Jean Paton began Orphan Voyage, and into the 1970s with the creation of ALMA, International Soundex Reunion Registry, Yesterday's Children, Concerned United Birthparents, Triadoption Library, and dozens of other local search and reunion organizations, there has been a grass roots support system in place for those seeking information and reunion with family.
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...."that woman" is your daughter you stupid bit*h!,,,SHE didn't rape you!!!...I can only imagine it was a horrific experience, but the child would have been the one good thing to come out of such violation....Kathleen said, "I have no connection with that woman. None."
Can't agree GNT,wasn't some youthful indiscretion but a rape that resulted in the birth..we can only imagine,as fellas,how horrible it must have been,but only she and the rapist knew what took place..thing is she has made her position clear,and is not about to change her mind,so the persistence by the adult child and the interviewer to force contact is troubling.. a sh%$$y situation all around,no doubt..
I think there is also an extra thing with this that the offspring shares DNA with the rapist. I can only imagine the mixed feelings this would create in someone as a rape victim.
In the end, it isn't right, it isn't wrong, it's just how this woman deals with it and who is anyone else to judge?
I think she did as much as she ever owed her biological daughter. She didn't abort. She adopted her out in a closed adoption. I can tell you right now that I would have absolutely not carried it to term.
The is the result of a terrible experience that the woman has spent her entire life trying to forget. I absolutely understand how she feels about the situation, and I think forcing a meeting is selfish on the daughters part. She is owed absolutely nothing.
y'know...GNT...with all due respect...that was a bit unrealistic...and far more harsh than i'd expect...
this woman did one of 'the right things' way back then (she did not have an abortion; that would've been the easy way out, legal or not...jus' sayin'...)...and she tried to put this horrific event behind her...
most likely...the only way she could do so would be to...'divorce' her feelings on all sorts of things and move well on down the road
mjs, sepia and hoss are quite right...
i feel alot more a sense of sadness for that woman than i do anyone else...it was probably like being attacked again...
Yes. I can't help to think that they took quotes and not the whole story. Terrible either way. Maybe the reporters made her upset all over again. I dunno.
Medical records, yes. I hope someone does not write a damn book.
A reunion is not always the best thing....as an adopted child who met my real mother, I can testify to that. There are none of these maternal feelings or daughter's love feelings. Love is reserved for the parents who walked the floor with you when you had colic....were there when you graduated...were there always. Respect is due my birth mother who had the sense to give me up.
This birth mother is not the child's mother. They shared spit and dna and blood. She should not feel that she has to care. She was raped...why be hurt more? In the same situation, I would have had an abortion.


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The home is a proof-of-concept design for a "Near-Zero Emissions" dwelling that can operate around 45 degrees north latitude and consume the least amount of fossil fuels possible. Ultimately it's wind and solar collection systems will also produce hydrogen fuel, with enough energy to run the family vehicles with near zero emissions. Near-Zero Emissions is not an exact number but rather a practical goal with current technology that seeks to minimize pollution without limiting lifestyle. Currently the only fossil fuel emissions come from the Rinnai propane heater that operates only 4-5 months of the year with 82% efficiency, and then only when there is insufficient solar or wind energy.
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In 1992 and 1993, the Yukon Energy Corporation, a government-owned utility of the Yukon Territory, Canada installed a 150 kW Bonus Mark III wind turbine (seen to the right, courtesy of Yukon Energy Corporation; also seen in background of photo below). It was installed on Haeckel Hill, a shoulder of Mt. Sumanik, at 1,430 m, about 750 m above the valley floor where the Territory's capital of Whitehorse is located. The total project costs, not including pre-feasibility phases, was about $800,000. A track leading up the mountain to a fire lookout tower was upgraded to a road, and the existing single-phase power line was upgraded at a cost of $170,000 (included in the total amount).
The turbine manufacturer, Bonus A/S of Denmark, was highly involved in the implementation of the project. The turbine was modified to include after-market leading edge blade heaters, heated wind monitoring sensors on the turbine (used for control purposes), and a tilt-up tower system (to avoid crane requirements). The low-voltage, 3-phase electricity generated by the turbine is transformed to 25 kV and delivered to the Whitehorse isolated grid.
The wind turbine has experienced significant icing events, and has proven to be a very important testing platform for icing mitigation technologies. The project is considered a success, and as a result Yukon Energy Corporation installed a 660 kW Vestas wind turbine in 2000 (seen foreground in the photo to the right, courtesy Yukon Energy Corporation), in order to assess the possibility of a utility scale windfarm on Mt. Sumanik.
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Zak Spears is looking for a little locker room action and Coach's assistant Tom Sawyer looks like he'll fit the bill just fine. With a little encouragement and a lot of magnetism, Zak gets Tom right where he wants him...on his knees. As the men warm up to their locker room play, desires mount and the action intensifies until the two studs are soaked in sticky streams of satisfaction-eager for the next score.


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Just last week I posted a guitar modded with an LCD screen, and now a modder that goes by Cyberpyrot has added a touchscreen and magnetic switch to a Guitar Hero III guitar. The touchscreen just shows whateve is on the TV, but since it takes up the space of the normal strum bar he added a magnetic switch under the body so that you play the bitch with a magnetic pick instead! You can also brush you fingers across the screen to control the whammy bar.
The mod took "about 3 days to make, and it wasn't really expensive: $108 for Guitar Hero III, $77 for the LCD, $44 for the touch panel and about $30 for miscellaneous items."
Next the dude wants to add optics to the system so it can play itself. And if there's one thing that's fun about video games it's watching them play themselves while you do jack-shit. Whee!
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In an effort to focus more attention on nonprofit groups, Lavender Festival organizers have created "Fun on the Field."
The new event brings more than 25 nonprofit groups to Sequim School District's athletic field.
"This is an opportunity to bring awareness to their causes and provide more opportunities at the festival, in addition to the family events at the farm," said Scott Nagel, executive director for the Lavender Festival.
"The festival is very crowded, so we wanted to better serve them."
The nonprofits will be placed in a U-shape with a shaded seating area in the middle.
Activities and information will be available from each group on its different cause, and some will be selling lavender items as fundraisers.
"What's neat about this is that gives people the chance to meet people involved with each group and see what they are all about," said Mary Budke, unit director for the Boys & Girls Club in Sequim,.
Nagel said the focus of the Lavender Festival is shifting to a younger, family-oriented audience each year.
"We thought the family emphasis would fit well with an old-fashioned fair concept," he said.
"This is becoming a low-cost, fun weekend for families."
"I think it's going to be really-kid friendly," Budke said.
A stage will be open on a first-come, first-perform basis to any performers/groups that sign up at the Boys & Girls' Club booth.
Those who travel with dogs can have them watched by the Welfare for Animals Guild, WAG.
Fun on the Field runs from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. July 17-19.
Free parking for persons with disabilities will be available at the Sequim Food Bank, 144 W. Alder St., after noon on Friday.
Fun on the Field groups
_ 4-H Homegrown & Growing: providing hands-on craft project and selling lavender jelly, cookies and lemonade.
_ American Red Cross: first aid demonstrations, Q&A and coloring books.
_ Boys & Girls Clubs of the Olympic Peninsula: beeswax candles, bath salts, rice crispy treats and cotton candy making.
_ Boy Scouts of Sequim, Troop 1492: handmade walking sticks profiting National Jamboree in 2010 in Arlington, VA..
_ Camp Fire USA Teens in Action: lanyard and bookmark making.
_ Clallam County Emergency Response: van on display.
_ Dungeness River Audubon Center & Partners: educational activities.
_ Girl Scouts of Sequim: making friendship bracelets and handmade crafts for sale.
_ Greywolf Cub Scouts 4490: wooden craft kits for crab crackers and trays with giveaways.
_ New Dungeness Light Station: educational games for all ages.
_ Native Horsemanship Riding Center: horse rides.
_ North Olympic Salmon Coalition: sock puppet theater and create your own salmon-related plays.
_ Nor'Wester Rotary: raffle tickets for a 2008 Hyundai Tiburon and cash prizes to benefit scholarships and local community projects.
_ Old Dominion University: face painting for kids of all ages.
_ Relay for Life Teams: beanbag toss competition where participants will receive prizes. Luminary bags also for sale.
_ Sequim High School FFA: make your own snow cone with proceeds funding programs such as the greenhouse exhibit at the county fair and field trips.
_ Sisho City Association: lavender memories and Japanese dreams costume photo booth. Choose turn-of-the-century attire or Japanese costumes such as kimonos, samurai and animal costumes. Photos will be printed on site.
_ Special Needs Advocacy Parents, SNAP: coloring pages created from original art of the SNAP Enterprize students with coloring books for sale.
_ Welfare for Animals Guild, WAG: dog tricks and performances such as dancing and disc catching.
__ Food: Dawg Cart - Hot dogs, sausages, water and candy.
_ Vendors: Kathy's Children Wearables, Critter Creations, Nimbus Candles and Learn & Play.
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Farm Tour tickets for the Lavender Festival are on sale.
A $5 discount to all active duty military, National Guard and Reserves and their dependents is available with valid military I.D.
The community appreciation discount, a $5 advance sale coupon, is available in the Sequim Gazette and its Web site. The coupon is valid through Thursday, July 16. Only one discount may be used at a time.
Tickets can be purchased online at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/68677, but discounts do not apply.
Tickets provide admission to all seven lavender farms on tour and round-trip bus transportation.
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Sequim's Lavender Festival organizers are reaching out to community members to volunteer for this year's event. This year, almost 200 volunteers are needed for the festival.
Kelly Jo Hill, volunteer director, said many positions are available to work at the street fair and as tour guides for the farm tours July 17-19.
"A little bit of everything is left," Hill said.
Volunteers can choose to sell farm tour ticket buttons, distribute programs, greet visitors, work on the production crew, give directions and/or more.
Many people in the past have shied away from helping because they think they must pull weeds at the farms.
Hill said this isn't true and people can help in a variety of ways as representatives of the festival.
For the street fair, three information booths will be set up -- at each end of Fir Street and at the intersection of Second Avenue and Alder Street.
Each of the seven lavender farms will have an information booth at its entrance to regulate tickets, parking and provide information.
Volunteers are needed for noon-4 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.-
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As a "thank you," volunteers will receive one free farm tour ticket button and a festival T-shirt. A minimum four-hour shift is required for the freebies. A volunteer appreciation luncheon is set for Aug. 16.
"The festival would not be possible without the hundreds of dedicated volunteers who contribute to this amazing community celebration," Hill said.
Hill is optimistic the festival will get the volunteers it needs.
"The volunteerism spirit is still strong," she said.
Online volunteer applications can be processed immediately at www.lavenderfestival.com to schedule an appointment. Paper applications also can be fast-tracked by calling the festival office at 681-3024 or by leaving a message with Kelly Jo Hill at 461-3957.
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Kids love keeping things secret, and secret storage is half the fun of the KidKraft Personalized Sky 2 Step Stool. The top opens up to hold whatever your child wants to stow. This adorable step stool is personalized with any name in up to 10 big, colorful letters! Choose from 3 fonts and 5 colors. This stable, solid MDF wood stool is painted sky blue with a smooth satin finish that's easy to clean. Convenient hand grips make it easy to carry. Dimensions: 14L x 12.5W x 10H inches. Who knew step stools could be this much fun?
About KidKraft
KidKraft is a leading creator, manufacturer, and distributor of children's furniture, toy, gift and room accessory items. KidKraft's headquarters in Dallas, Texas, serves as the nerve center for the company's design, operations, and distribution networks. With the company mission emphasizing quality, design, dependability and competitive pricing, KidKraft has consistently experienced double-digit growth. It's a name parents can trust for high-quality, safe, innovative children's toys and furniture.
15.875L x 13.75W x 9.25H inches
6.8 lbs.
Boys , Girls , Neutral
Suggested Age
Our products are shipped partially assembled. Assembly is easy and requires only common household tools. Furniture will be shipped with all necessary fasteners and easy-to-follow instructions. Carefully read the instructions and acquaint yourself with the wood parts, bolts and screw sizes before starting assembly of your furniture.
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