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Saturday, November 22, 2014
Listening for Your Immigrants in Gaelic
The end of term and the holidays are fast approaching which leaves all of us with a little less time to search for immigrants. However, if the immigrants you are researching, like those of Scotch Settlement, were Gaelic speaking, you can listen to Gaelic via podcasts and streamed radio. If they weren't Gaelic speaking - and my actual Scottish ancestors were from Ayrshire, so probably hadn't spoken Gaelic for centuries before they came to America - it is still worth a listen.
Here is a program from the BBC World Service, broadcast on the eve of the Referendum, which investigates the state of Gaelic in present-day Scotland.
You can live stream BBC Radio nan Gaidheal here when they are on air. Underneath the main section of the page in blue you will see the word "English." Click on it and most of the page, like the directions and program descriptions, will translate into English. If you just want to hear the language, click on any of the program episodes to stream them. If you are a Gaelic-learner or want to be try Beag air Bheag (Little by Little).
The BBC produces three podcasts in Gaelic: The Little Letter for Gaelic Learners, Letter To Gaelic Learners, and Spòrs Na Seachdain (Sports). Visit the home page of each podcast to learn more.
I hope that listening to these Gaelic resources will help you feel as if you have been doing something akin to research during this holiday season.
Happy Listening!
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Saturday, November 15, 2014
Using Migration Theory to find Ancestors and Immigrants
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A common complaint amongst genealogists is an individual who is "missing" in a census or other document in which they "should" appear. And it doesn't help that America is a really, really big place – these people, theoretically, could be anywhere.
Michael P. Conzen, a geography professor, provides strategies for finding "missing" ancestors in his article "Local Migration Systems in Nineteenth-Century Iowa." In this piece, Conzen explores the migration fields in Iowa using the 1895 Iowa State census. A migration field is simply the area from which a destination draws its migrants. Since ancestors and immigrants move, learning about migration fields can help you find the people whom you seek.
What Conzen uncovered in Iowa is that many people moved along the rivers and later west along the railroad lines. In fact the connection between westward movement and the railroad was so strong, he basically said it wasn't worth talking about. He also found that the larger the city, the larger the migration field.
On the ground, this means smaller cities in Eastern Iowa, like Keokuk, sent plenty of migrants westward and only pulled in-migrants from a few surrounding counties. The two largest cities, Sioux City and Dubuque, pulled people from all over the state. In Ohio, where I do much research, Wellsville, on the Ohio River, would only pull from a small surrounding area. On the other hand, Cincinnati and later Cleveland, would draw people from a larger area. Similar patterns are seen in Great Britain.
How might Conzen's study help you find your missing ancestor or immigrant? For starters if you're trying to figure out where someone was before look eastwards. If you are looking for where they went next, always look westwards. Yes, Americans did move move in both directions, but the general trend was an east-west migration.
Follow the major transportation networks: rivers, turnpikes, canals, and eventually, the railroads. I suppose migrants could have gone orienteering with a map and a compass to reach their destination, but it's not very likely.
If your ancestor or immigrant is located in a small town in one census but not in the previous one, check all the surrounding counties in an expanding radius. If they are in a large town, follow the same procedure, but with bigger radiating circles. Basically, it is more likely that your ancestor would have moved, for example, from Brush Creek Township in Jefferson County, Ohio to either of the sizable towns of Wellsville or Steubenville than to have moved from Cleveland to Brush Creek Township.
Conzen, Michael P. "Local Migration Systems in Nineteenth-Century Iowa," Geographical Review, vol. 64, no. 3, (Jul 1974), pp. 339-361. Stable URL from JSTOR is here, which provides access to the first page unless you have subscription to JSTOR. You may be able to access JSTOR through your local library.
nb. An earlier version of this post first appeared on the Historian's Family in March 2012 as "Have Your American Ancestors Done a Disappearing Act?"
nb. An earlier version of this post first appeared on the Historian's Family in March 2012 as "Have Your American Ancestors Done a Disappearing Act?"
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Saturday, November 8, 2014
Ainmean-Àite na h-Alba (AÀA) ~ Gaelic Place-Names of Scotland ~ A Revisit
I first wrote about Ainmean-Àite na h-Alba (Gaelic Place-Names of Scotland) a few years ago here, and thought it was time to check out the site again. I happy to say it till exists and seems to be much improved since my last visit. However, it is still a little buggy and performed better in Internet Explorer than it did in Chrome.
On the right side of the home page is a search box. Just enter in the place you are looking for, like Glasgow or Inverness. The search results will include any and all places in the database associated with a location. So for Glasgow search returns included, in addition to Glasgow, Anniesland, Byres Road, and Dowanhill Street in English and Gaelic. Click on details to learn more about the place name's meaning, location and how it appeared in historic sources. You can also hear how the Gaelic is pronounced.
There are Gaelic versions of many places in Scotland, which is not surprising as much more of the country was Gaelic-speaking in times past. Furthermore, Gaelic speakers would have talked about places outwith their region. That being said, some places I tried, like Cowie and Riccarton, did not appear in the database. But as the AÀA is an on-going project, you can check back or email them and ask for details.
Investigating place names is a great way to study history and linguistics. You will likely find this site a useful resource for learning about Gaelic place names, especially if the immigrants you seek were Gaelic speakers.
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Saturday, November 1, 2014
Taking a Break with Eighteenth-Century Scottish Music
If, like me, you are tired of looking for Scottish emigrants and ancestors but still feel the need to something historical and research-y, then listen to Keeping it "Reel". This podcast from Harmonia Early Music features the compositions of James Oswald, Robert Mackintosh, and Thomas Erskine, 6th Earl of Kellie. A list of the tunes performed and their cds are included with the podcast notes.
If you want to listen to more Scottish and Celtic early music, scroll about halfway down the page to the box that searches Harmonia Early Music (as opposed to the search box at the top of the page with searches all of Indiana Public Media). Enter Scotland in the search box, hit enter, and many results will appear including a program on Robert Mackintosh and another on Music for Celtic Saints.
Happy Listening!
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Saturday, October 25, 2014
Crafting Your Heritage: Knit a Plaid Collar from Knitty.com
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If you need an amazing Christmas present you might like to make the Princess Franklin Plaid Collar from designer Franklin Habit at Knitty.com. The top portion of the article relates his inspiration and process for selecting the colors; the pattern and photos are at the end.
He took his inspiration from the "Princess Mary" plaid scarf pattern he found in a vintage knitting book. I must confess that I have not tried this pattern myself, I only tripped across it on Pinterest. It doesn't look hard, but it definitely looks "fiddly."
If you have access to Tartans. Their Art and History (or a similar source) that lists tartan setts, you can adjust the colors in the Princess Franklin collar to reflect your favorite tartan.
Happy Knitting!
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Willis McGahee was one of the most consistent ball carriers in the NFL last year. His 8.6 GBYPA [good blocking yards per attempt] ranked tied for 13th overall and was tied for fourth among running backs with at least 100 good blocking rush attempts. (Good blocking is very loosely defined as when the offensive blockers do not allow the defense to do anything to disrupt a rush attempt).
Matt Cassel still hasn't corrected his biggest weakness - vertical passing. His 9.5 vertical YPA (VYPA) ranked 27th in the league. He's had issues with that dating back to the year he was throwing passes to Randy Moss in his prime. If he doesn't fix those issues this year when he has a ton of offensive talent around him, it will be time for the Chiefs to throw in the towel on this experiment.
Malcom Floyd has the chops to be one of the better wide outs in the NFL, as his 13.1 VYPA ranked ninth out of 31 wide receivers to tally at least 30 vertical targets.


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These are mostly third party reccos, so consider the following as research fodder rather than valuable tippage. Any comments, negative or positive, welcome, as well as additions to the list (let's make a monster resource!)
Miss Newport Diner (Newport, VT., 1940's Worcester) for omelettes
The Lyndonville Diner (Lyndonville, VT., home made) supposed to be "awesome" breakfast
My friend Don swears by Skyline Diner on RT 9
in vt near molly stark state park. It offers a 100 mile view and free seconds on waffles and french toast
Blue Benn Diner 102 Hunt Street , Rte. 7, Bennington VT 802-442-5140
Cup & Saucer Restaurant, Route 100 North, Wilmington, VT; 802-464-8062. all day breakfast. chocolate chip flapjacks, raspberry ones too, crispy hash browns, fresh eggs, Canadian bacon
The Inn at Ormsby Hill, Route 7A, Manchester Center; 802-362-1163, 800-670-2841 luxurious expensive hotel (fireplace and hot tub in room, etc), and reputedly really great breakfast. Maybe they'll let you just come for breakfast, worth a try.
re: Cathy
Does anyone know if the Sugar House, Royalton VT is still in existence? It used to serve really yummy and huge breakfasts, lots of coffee and maple syrup, perfect for a cold sunday am!
Oh, and I had a really good brekfast in the grill (not the main dining room) of the Woodstock Inn last month. Homemade chicken sausage with awesome flavor and the lightest blueberry pancakes I've had outside of my Mom's kitchen. Reasonable prices, huge servings!
re: Guinevere
I believe it still serves breakfast, though it was closed the last time I passed through. The servings are, indeed, obscene!!!
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Yes, it's still there, and still serving frisbee-sized flapjacks. I think the full name is Eaton's Sugar House. Good food and good value.
My husband and I were in Vermont about a year and a half ago and discovered a nice diner between St. Albans (where we stayed) and Burlington. It's called Libby's Blue Line Diner and it's on Route 7, on the Winooski/Colchester town line, just off I-89 at Exit 16, I think. 802-655-0343 is their number for more specific directions. We ate there a few times on our trip and had good lunches. On our last day we made sure to get in early enough for the special breakfast stuff that they don't serve all day. Each day they make a different kind of bread (apple bread, banana bread, etc.) and use that for their French Toast special. It was heavenly! You almost didn't need syrup, but it's Vermont, so of course I indulged. :) It's a small place, but worth a stop. Classic diner. It's also way up on a hill compared to the road, so keep your eye out for it.
One of the best breakfasts I've had anywhere is at the Swiss Farms Inn, Route 100 N., Pittsfield. My family stayed here in the summer for a weekend and the b'fast (and dinner but we missed the dinners) was included in the price of the room. The food was amazing. The b'fast was so good we were sorry we could not make it for dinner. I had stuffed french toast and bacon and a really good cup of coffee. Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day, so when I say this was the best, I mean it!
Up for Breakfast, 4935 Main St, Manchester Ctr, VT 05255 (802) 362-4204
Not as awesome as it used to be (over 15 years ago - when a prized special was homemade duck sausage with grilled polenta!) but still damned good and worth a small effort to get there. It can be crowded, especially on weekends, but get there before 8:30 on a weekday and you should be golden.
re: GG Mora
Just visited this place last weekend. It was very good but not mind blowing. Split an onion/olive/goat cheese omelette...nice and fluffy but the olives were bottled greens and far too many (overpowered the omelette). Also split a short stack of blueberry buckwheat pancakes. Tasty, but a bit leathery indicating overmixed batter. The two entrees, an espresso and a tea came to $24 with tip, which I think is rather pricey, especially considering the omelette didn't come with homefries and only one large piece of toast.
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-and much more expensive than in the not too distant past - but I don't have a real alternative though Lion's Share Bakery offers very good baked goods and coffee and then at lunch makes extremely interesting sandwiches. It is located off Rt 11/30 east of Rt 7 up a side street. A local inquiry will get you there. Further up Rt 11 (east) is a glitzy shiny metal diner on the left of the highway for rather standard but decent diner fare.
Where on Rte 100 north exactly is Sonny's Cup and Saucer? I'm in that area pretty frequently and I've never even noticed it. I'm excited to try something new now!
And add the Chelsea Royal Diner on Rte 9 in West Brattleboro to the list.
It's actually the Miss Lyndonville Diner on Rt. 5 in Lyndonville, and it's an excellent, classic diner. I just had the stuffed French toast a couple of weeks ago and it was wonderful. The coffee mugs weigh about 2 pounds each.
I like the Blue Benn a lot - huevos rancheros are especially fine.
I've passed the Swiss Farms with their claim of "the best breakfast anywhere!" - I'll need to check it out!
I like the turkey hash at Up for Breakfast. It IS a pricey spot.
Libby's in Colchester is just a great diner. I think it's my favorite diner, period.
Try the Coffee Corner in Montpelier for excellent pancakes and delicious bread.
An oldy has come back brand new. The Common Ground Resturant in Brattleboro is a hippy-dippy granola type place that make a great brunch on the weekends. It is the oldest cooperatively owned and managed restaurant that has just re-opened with a new chef. Huge portions, decent prices and local organic eggs. Cant beat it. On Elliot Street on the Harmony Parking lot in downtown Brattleboro.
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No, this is a REALLY old thread, BTW. The Red Kettle has been replaced by some place called Village Pizza. I don't know if it has any relationship with the Village Pizza in Montpelier.
re: jspear
The Common Ground is long gone and I think the same is true of the Skyline Restaurant.
re: littlej
Last two times I did that drive, the Skyline was obviously closed.
re: kaszeta
It is and has been for a long time. Royal Diner at the base of Hog Back is still open and has both good breakfast and some passible mexican, as reported by my friends who eat mexican.
re: jspear
I have to agree w/ the Blue Benn. They still have great omelets and I love their cinnamon doughnuts.
The Wheel Inn in Benson VT is the bomb. Great food, nice family run place. Homemade pies! Their corned beef hash was a little odd, though--great corned beef, but hash was made with mashed potatoes? It was still good.


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Earlier this month, I noted that the World Health Organization (WHO) did not report information on five MERS cases from Saudi Arabia from October (see Has WHO overlooked 5 MERS cases in Saudi Arabia?), although theses cases were counted in the world-wide total in the Disease Outbreak News posted on November 7, 2014 (link).
Two days ago, the WHO provided additional details about these five cases (link) that are not available on the statistics page of the Saudi Arabia Ministry of Health website. The reporting of these additional case details is important to understanding the nature of human MERS infections.
Since, the last WHO update on MERS from Saudi Arabia (through October 30, 2014), the Saudi Arabia Ministry of Health website has reported almost 20 new MERS cases (link),. Hopefully, WHO will publish details about these cases soon as well.
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Has WHO overlooked 5 MERS cases in Saudi Arabia?
Previously, I discussed discrepancies between the MERS case counts for the World Health Organization (WHO) and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) (link). The WHO case count differed from the number posted on the Saudi Arabia Ministry of Health website by 15 cases. At least 12 cases previously announced by the Saudi Arabia Ministry of Health had not yet been posted in Disease Outbreak News by the WHO through October 21, 2014.
Yesterday the WHO reported in aggregate 12 new MERS cases from Saudi Arabia from the period October 18 to October 26, 2014 (link). These 12 cases do not equate to the 12-case differential noted in my previous post. The most recent WHO report regarding cases from Saudi Arabia (October 16 link) only enumerates cases through October 11, 2014. However, between October 12 and October 16, the Saudi Arabia Ministry of Health website announced five additional MERS cases, Taif (3), Riyadh (1), and Al Karj (1).
Hopefully, the WHO will report these cases in the future or discuss why they are not included in the total count for MERS cases from around the world.
Links to five Saudi Arabia MERS Cases (October 12-16)
Thursday, October 30, 2014
Comparison of WHO and ECDC MERS case counts
As of October 16, 2014, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported a total of 877 cases of Middle East respiratory virus syndrome (MERS) from WHO member states (through October 11, 2014 link). The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), a European disease monitoring organization established in 2005 (link), has reported a total of 906 MERS cases from around the world through October 21, 2014 (link). Both WHO and ECDC provide updates on the MERS outbreak, however neither these agencies provides a publicly available line list of cases.
Because it appears that the next MERS wave has started on the greater Arabian Peninsula in the Middle East, is worth discussing the apparent discrepancy in the number of MERS cases between the WHO and the ECDC.
The table below compares the current counts of MERS cases for WHO and the ECDC through specific dates. The differences in the case counts are discussed below by country. WHO and the ECDC enumerate cases based on the reporting country (under IHR), rather than the source country of infection. Also included in the table below is a column with the case counts that have been tabulated by FluTrackers.com (link). The FluTrackers' case counts are not directly comparable to the WHO or ECDC data because the FluTrackers' counts are based on the country of the source of infection not the reporting country.
There are minor discrepancies between the WHO case counts and the ECDC case counts as noted in the detailed discussions below. It would be beneficial if both of these organizations would make their line list of cases publicly available on the internet.
Discussion of table discrepancies between WHO and ECDC
The case count noted by WHO for Jordan does not appear to include the seven retrospectively confirmed cases from the first MERS cluster in Jordan in 2012 (link).
The WHO does not recognize any cases from the Philippines. At least two possible MERS cases have been reported from the Philippines. The first was a male nurse who tested positive for MERS in United Arab Emirates and later tested negative in the Philippines in April, 2014 (link). The second was a female nurse who was tested in Saudi Arabia and arrived in the Philippines after the positive test results were announced by Saudi Arabia (link). It is not clear which case, if either, of these two cases is included as a case from the Philippines by the ECDC.
On October 12, 2014, the Supreme Health Council of Qatar officially announced the first MERS case in Qatar in 2014 (link), so the WHO may report his case in the future.
Saudi Arabia
As of October 21, 2014 the Saudi Arabia Ministry of Health web page reports a total of 771 MERS cases. The ECDC count for MERS cases from Saudi Arabia is 771, matching the Saudi Arabia Ministry of Health total.
The last official WHO update prior to October 21, 2014 was published on October 16, 2014 (link). At that time, the WHO case count for Saudi Arabia was apparently 756. There is a disparity of 15 MERS cases between the WHO case count and the ECDC case count for Saudi Arabia. This difference appears to be a function of differential reporting dates rather than major disparities in the case counts. Between October 11 and October 21, the Saudi Arabia Ministry of Health reported a total of 12 MERS cases that will probably be reported and incorporated in the WHO count in the near future.
This would bring the WHO total through October 21 to 768.
The reason for the difference of three cases between the WHO data and the ECDC data is uncertain. Any number of additions and deletions (due to duplicates and false positives) in the case counts could affect this differential in the case counts.
The first MERS case in Turkey was only reported on October 17, 2014 (link). The WHO later reported this case on October 24, 2014 (link).
United Arab Emirates
It is not clear how the ECDC determined an additional four cases from United Arab Emirates compared to the WHO counts.
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Comparing WHO and CDC Projections of Ebola Cases in the Future
Through October 12, 2014, the World Health Organization (WHO) has reported more than 8900 cases of Ebola since this epidemic began (link). The outbreak is currently out of control in three countries in West Africa, Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. The graph below depicts the timeline of the growth of the cumulative number of total cases reported by each of these countries.
The overall cumulative Ebola case total time series can be fitted to an exponential growth curve to project the total number of cases going into the future. The WHO data indicate that by January 2015 there will be almost 45,000 Ebola cases as shown in the graph below.
There is no doubt now that this outbreak will not be contained in West Africa by the end of December. How many future cases of Ebola will there be is difficult to predict. WHO has noted on several occasions that the officially reported numbers under represent the actual number of cases and deaths in these countries.
On the other hand, The US Center for Disease Control (CDC) has projected cases counts ranging from 550,000 to 1.4 million cases in Sierra Leone and Liberia by mid January 2015 (link). The CDC adjusted existing case counts by a factor of 2.5 according to their model (as of August 28, 2014). The graph below compares the differential growth rates based on current WHO data and the estimated case count by the CDC. According to the CDC estimates, there are now at least 22,000 Ebola cases in West Africa compared to the 8900 reported by WHO.
The graph indicates the clear disparity in the different estimates by these two health agencies of the future case count of Ebola. As we edge closer to the end of 2014 we will have a better idea of which projection is more accurate.
Where does the WHO estimate of 5,000 to 10,000 new Ebola cases in December come from?
The number of Ebola infections in West Africa continues to increase at an alarming rate (link).
As the official international public health agency, the World Health Organization (WHO) is tasked with tracking and reporting on infectious diseases around the world. As of October 14, 2014 the WHO has reported more than 8900 Ebola cases from the three West Africa nations of Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone, where the Ebola outbreak has not yet been contained (link).
Below is a chart showing the continued rising number of new cases by week number in these three countries. The data in the chart is based on official WHO data through October 12, 2014 (link). A quote from Dr. Bruce Aylward, a WHO spokesperson, indicates that by mid December 2014 between 5,000 to 10,000 new weekly Ebola cases could reported in the three West African countries (link).
The next graph below shows the temporal progression of the increases in new cases with a trend line projecting news cases into the coming weeks. The exponential trend line from the current WHO data projects 5,000 to 10,000 new weekly cases of Ebola in West Africa by December 2014. This is the basis of Aylward's comments yesterday.
Tuesday, October 7, 2014
Crowd sourcing for a solution to the West African Ebola epidemic
With the current Ebola outbreak raging in West Africa and with no immediate solution in sight, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has proposed an online challenge to think "outside the box" regarding solutions for the current Ebola crisis.
Today, USAID launched the Fighting Ebola: A Grand Challenge for Development with a call to innovators around the world to submit ideas focused on improving the tools used by frontline healthcare workers in the fight against Ebola in West Africa. The initial focus of the Challenge, as announced by President Obama on Sept. 26, is to generate pioneering solutions to improve the personal protective equipment (PPE) and tools used by healthcare workers battling Ebola.
The Fighting Ebola Grand Challenge will help to identify innovations that improve the comfort while maintaining the safety of PPE – masks, gloves, boots, and other protective gear used by healthcare workers.
The website is an open innovation platform to crowd source and incubate innovative ideas to improve delivery of care and stem the spread of disease, including improvements in PPE; a challenge competition to fund and test innovations for PPE, infection treatment and control; and partnerships for rapid testing and deployment of the best solutions.
To share your ideas or to join the conversation, visit http://ebolagrandchallenge.net.
Today, USAID launched the Fighting Ebola: A Grand Challenge for Development with a call to innovators around the world to submit ideas focused on improving the tools used by frontline healthcare workers in the fight against Ebola in West Africa. The initial focus of the Challenge, as announced by President Obama on Sept. 26, is to generate pioneering solutions to improve the personal protective equipment (PPE) and tools used by healthcare workers battling Ebola.
The Fighting Ebola Grand Challenge will help to identify innovations that improve the comfort while maintaining the safety of PPE – masks, gloves, boots, and other protective gear used by healthcare workers.
The website is an open innovation platform to crowd source and incubate innovative ideas to improve delivery of care and stem the spread of disease, including improvements in PPE; a challenge competition to fund and test innovations for PPE, infection treatment and control; and partnerships for rapid testing and deployment of the best solutions.
To share your ideas or to join the conversation, visit http://ebolagrandchallenge.net.
Map: Countries with Confirmed Ebola Cases from the 2014 Outbreak
As of October 6, 2014, seven countries have reported cases of Ebola as noted below. The Democratic Republic of Congo has reported at least 53 cases from a local Ebola outbreak (link) not associated with the current outbreak that apparently originated in Guinea in December 2013 (link).
Guinea (977 confirmed cases) link
Liberia (931 confirmed cases) link
Nigeria (19 confirmed cases) link
Senegal (1 imported infection) link
Sierra Leone (2179 confirmed cases) link
Spain (1 locally acquired infection) link
United State of America (1 imported infection) link
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At a ceremony at the facility on Sept. 8, OSHA honored the shipyard for again achieving the "VPP star," the highest level in OSHA's Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP). The facility has been in the VPP since January 2006.
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EAMONN DUFF and RUTH POLLARD ONE in 81 NSW motorists has had his or her licence suspended or is one driving offence away from losing it, new statistics have revealed.
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WASHINGTON, DC—Choice Hotels International, Inc. and Concord Hospitality, a hotel management and development company, have opened the new Cambria Hotel & Suites Washington, DC, Convention Center.
The Cambria Hotel & Suites Washington, DC, Convention Center is situated in the historic Shaw neighborhood. It is the first Cambria Hotels & Suites property to open in the city.
"Cambria Hotels & Suites continues to experience tremendous growth with a focus on top-tier, urban markets. This is the first Cambria Hotels & Suites in the nation's capital, and we are thrilled to open in such a lively and historic city where both business and leisure travel are booming," said Michael Murphy, SVP, Upscale Brands, Choice Hotels International. "Concord Hospitality brings nearly 30 years of hospitality experience, making them a phenomenal development partner for Choice. We know they will deliver the Cambria experience at its best—stylish, modern comfort at a great value."
According to the latest research from Destination DC, the district welcomed a total of 18.5 million visitors in 2012, including approximately 16.8 million domestic and 1.7 million overseas travelers, setting a new record for the city.
The Cambria Hotel & Suites Washington, DC, Convention Center is a hotel of firsts for the brand and for Choice Hotels. According to the brand, the 182-suite hotel is the first hotel from the Cambria brand to offer a truly urban interpretation of the brand's design, the first property to be part of a mixed-use development and the first LEED-certified Cambria Hotels & Suites.
"From the art and the architecture, to the cuisine and the staff, this Cambria embodies characteristics of Washington, DC, and more specifically, of the Shaw neighborhood," said Mark Laport, CEO and president of Concord Hospitality. "We look forward to bringing a personalized, memorable experience to our guests and working with Choice Hotels."
The Cambria Hotel & Suites Washington, DC, Convention Center offers an LED-lit red terrazzo staircase housed in two stories of glass. The staircase leads to an open lobby extending the length of the property, which is filled with local artwork depicting scenes from the historic neighborhood. The property also features a rooftop pool with views of the U.S. Capitol and national monuments, along with an urban oasis courtyard that bridges into the neighborhood.
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The Meet The Artist series features playful and interactive pop-up books that showcase three of my favorite art masters: Pablo Picasso, Alexander Calder and Henri Matisse. I purchased the Picasso and Calder books at the National Art Education Conference in San Diego last spring and at first I wondered how the books could be used in my classroom. Turns out they aren't the best books for reading out loud as there is … Read More →