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The adsorption of an armchair single-walled carbon nanotube(CNT) on fully and partially hydrogenated Si(001) surfaces are studied from first-principles calculations. Our results indicate that the electronic properties of the adsorbed CNT can be ruled by the H concentration along the contact region. On the fully hydrogenated Si(001), the CNT is physisorbed, preserving almost unchanged its metallic character. Removing a few of H atoms along the adsorption site, we find an enhancement on the CNT metallic character. In contrast, removing all the H atoms along the adsorption site, the adsorbed CNT becomes a semiconductor, exhibiting an energy gap. These results suggest that armchair CNTs adsorbed on could be transformed into metal–semiconductor junctions by grading the H concentration along the CNT–surface interface.
Propagation properties of guided waves in index-guided two-dimensional optical waveguides86(2005); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.1935034View Description Hide Description
Index-guided two-dimensional (2D) optical waveguides are numerically studied to investigate propagation properties of guided optical waves. The 2D optical waveguide consists of a dielectric thin film sandwiched between two semi-infinite metals. We demonstrate that vertically localized 2D optical waves can be laterally confined and guided by index guiding when the dielectric film has a high-refractive-index core and claddings of a lower index. The index guiding provides good optical power transmittance, otherwise optical power is rapidly attenuated due to lateral beam divergence.
Single-mode surface-emitting quantum-cascade lasers86(2005); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.1929070View Description Hide Description
We present high-power surface-emitting second-order distributed feedback quantum-cascade lasers in GaAs and InPmaterial systems. The GaAs device, grown by molecular-beam epitaxy, showed single-mode peak output powers of 3 W at 78 K in pulsed operation. With the InP-based devices, which are grown by metalorganic vapor phase epitaxy, we obtained single-mode peak output powers of 1 W at room temperature. These are the highest output powers for surface emission of quantum-cascade lasers reported so far. The InP-based distributed feedback lasers also have very low threshold current densities and are working well above room temperature.
AlGaN films grown on (0001) sapphire by a two-step method86(2005); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.1931058View Description Hide Description
A two-step growth method, commonly used for GaN on sapphire, was applied to grow high-quality on sapphire. Comparing to the one grown on a low-temperature grownAlNbuffer layer, the decomposition, recrystallization, and islands coalescence processes of the two-step growth increased the surface flatness, the crystal quality, the electrical property, suppressed the phase separation, and released the biaxial tensile strain. A thick high-quality crack-free nearly GaN-free epilayer was obtained.
High-differential-quantum-efficiency, long-wavelength vertical-cavity lasers using five-stage bipolar-cascade active regions86(2005); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.1931060View Description Hide Description
We present five-stage bipolar-cascade vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers emitting at grown monolithically on an InP substrate by molecular beam epitaxy. A differential quantum efficiency of 120%, was measured with a threshold current density of and voltage of , only larger than , the aggregate photon energy. Diffraction loss study on deeply etched pillars indicates that diffraction loss is a major loss mechanism for such multiple-active region devices larger than . We also report a model on the relationship of diffraction loss to the number of active stages.
High-power continuous-wave midinfrared type-II "W" diode lasers86(2005); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.1938256View Description Hide Description
A type-II "W" diode laser with five quantum well periods and emitting at operated in cw mode to . A second device produced more than of cw power at . The threshold current density at was , and pulsed operation was observed to . Improvements over previous single-stage devices for this wavelength range may be attributed in part to high growth quality and also to the incorporation of transition regions that smooth discontinuities in the conduction-band profile.
Dual lattice photonic-crystal beam splitters86(2005); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.1935770View Description Hide Description
Light propagation in photonic crystals(PhC) is both sensitive to incident angle and wavelength. By combining two different PhC lattices, we utilize this effect to demonstrate a wavelength-dependent beam splitter with enhanced angular separation. The first lattice acts as a superprism that separates the incoming light according to wavelength, whereas the second lattice acts as an angular amplifier. We obtain 90° angular separation for two wavelengths separated by 70 nm (1300 nm regime) in a structure that is less than 10 μm long.
Variable-focus liquid lens by changing aperture86(2005); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.1935749View Description Hide Description
We propose an adaptive liquid-filled lens, which consists of an elasticmembrane, a solid plate, and an annular sealing ring; a liquid with a fixed volume stored in lens chamber. The key part is the annular sealing ring which looks like an iris diaphragm. The surfaces of annular sealing ring are sealed with an elasticmembrane. The radius of the annular sealing ring is changeable. By tuning the radius of the annular sealing ring, the stored liquid in the lens will be redistributed, thus changing the curvature of the elasticmembrane. Therefore, the lens cell causes light to converge or diverge. A liquid lens with a positive variable focus was demonstrated, this kind of lens has the advantages of simple fabrication process, compact structure, easy operation, and low cost.
Integrated liquid crystal optical switch based on total internal reflection86(2005); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.1935751View Description Hide Description
An optical switch structure which combines a planar lightwave circuit and liquid crystal is proposed and experimentally demonstrated. The switching is realized by inducing total internal reflection through controlling the refractive index of the liquid crystal. The principle and the design of the integrated optical switch are described. Experimental results suggest that anchoring of the liquid crystal molecules on nonplanar structures is very crucial in affecting the switching performance.
Single-mode InGaAs vertical cavity surface-emitting lasers with temperature-tolerant modulation characteristics86(2005); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.1935755View Description Hide Description
The dynamic performance of single-mode vertical cavity surface emitting lasers(VCSELs) is presented. In order to reach such a long wavelength, the devices utilize highly strained double-quantum wells and a large detuning between the material gain peak and cavity resonance. It is found that the large detuning improves the temperature stability of both static and modulation characteristics. A resonance frequency of 7.8–9.5 GHz and optical power of 0.30 mW in fiber was maintained throughout the investigated temperature range of 20–90 °C. The intrinsic response of the device suggests that long-wavelength VCSELs have the potential to be used as low cost uncooled optical transmitters at .
Ultrafast metal-semiconductor-metal photodetectors on low-temperature-grown GaN86(2005); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.1938004View Description Hide Description
We have fabricated and characterized ultrafast metal-semiconductor-metalphotodetectors based on low-temperature-grown (LT) GaN. The photodetector devices exhibit up to electric breakdown fields and subpicosecond carrier lifetime. We recorded as short as -wide electrical transients using -wavelength and -duration laser pulses, that is corresponding to the carrier lifetime of in our LT GaN material.
Fabry–Perot Gunn laser86(2005); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.1937995View Description Hide Description
A truly monopolar GaAs Fabry–Perot cavity Gunn laser is demonstrated. The device is grown by metalorganic chemical vapor deposition on a semi-insulating GaAs substrate and consists of an dopedGaAsactive layer sandwiched between the waveguiding layers. The operation of the device is based on the band to band recombination of impact-ionized nonequilibrium electron-hole pairs in the propagating high field domains in the Gunn diode, which is placed in a Fabry–Perot cavity, and biased above the threshold of negative differential resistance. Lasing from the device is observed at temperature . The maximum power emitted from the device is at and .
Observation of the biexponential ground-state decay time behavior in InAs self-assembled quantum dots grown on misoriented substrates86(2005); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.1938000View Description Hide Description
Biexponential behavior of the time-resolved photoluminescence decay from the ground state has been studied over a temperature range of 77–300 K on samples with varying sized self-assembled InAs∕GaAs quantum dot ensembles controlled by substrate misorientation alone. The slower second decay component is considerably longer than the first one, and has been measured to be as long as 300 ns. This slow component is attributed to carrier recapturing and indirect radiative recombination processes.
Phased-array electro-optic steering of large aperture laser beams using ferroelectrics86(2005); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.1935033View Description Hide Description
We present a device concept for scanning large laser beams using a domain microengineered ferroelectric device. In our design, the large input beam is divided into smaller beamlets, which are then individually deflected through an angle, and then recombined in the far-field to reconstruct the large beam. As a demonstration of this concept, a five-stage cascaded rectangular domain micropatterned scannerdevice with 13 beamlet channels was fabricated in and was demonstrated to deflect a infrared laser beam by a total of 10.3° at .
Voltage-tunable four-color quantum-well infrared photodetectors86(2005); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.1929086View Description Hide Description
A voltage-tunable four-color quantum-well infrared photodetector(QWIP) has been demonstrated. The advantages of this detector include widely separated peaks, narrow linewidths, and negligible spectral cross-talk. The four colors demonstrated are widely distributed from mid-infrared to long-infrared, and are centered at 4.5, 5.3, 8.3, and . Each spectral peak is well defined and the corresponding linewidth is 0.58, 0.71, 0.83, and , respectively (corresponding to ). The detector structure consists of two stacks of superlattice materials that are separated by a middle contact layer. Each material is designed to detect two specific wavelengths, tunable by the bias polarity. Four-color detection is achieved by applying different combinations of top and bottom bias relative to the common middle contact and reading out the optical signals sequentially from these two contacts. Using an appropriate bias sequence, the detector can be made sensitive to only one color at a time and the signals from the other colors are negligible. With this detection scheme, one can select different combinations of detection wavelengths and linewidths over a wide spectral range. This design thus greatly increases the flexibility of QWIPs in multicolor imaging.
Static and dynamic measurements of the -factor of five-quantum-dot-layer single-mode lasers emitting at on GaAs86(2005); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.1935754View Description Hide Description
The "material" and "device" linewidth enhancement factor of five-quantum-dot (QD)-layer single-mode lasers emitting at are investigated using two methods. The Hakki–Paoli method associated with pulsed analysis of Fabry–Perot modes below threshold demonstrates a record value of 0.7 at 1295 nm. High-frequency current modulation experiments showed a value of 2.0 just above threshold at with a steady increase with the current. Dynamic measurements on a three-QD layer device, with a reduced ground state optical gain, showed a similar increase of with current but at a higher rate.
Over 3 W high-efficiency vertical-external-cavity surface-emitting lasers and application as efficient fiber laser pump sources86(2005); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.1935756View Description Hide Description
We report on the design and fabrication of high-power, high-brightness diode-pumped vertical-external-cavity surface-emitting lasers. Over 3 W continuous wave fundamental transverse mode output at 980 nm with a high slope efficiency of 44% is demonstrated at room temperature. The diffraction-limited beam with factor of 1.15 at high-power operation is achieved. A vertical-external-cavity surface-emitting laser operating near 976 nm with a diffraction-limited beam is used to pump the core of 3 cm long -codoped single-mode phosphate fiber lasers. An output power in excess of 250 mW at 1535 nm with a slope efficiency of 29% is obtained without any cooling.
Mechanisms of dynamic range limitations in GaAs∕AlGaAs quantum-cascade lasers: Influence of injector doping86(2005); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.1937993View Description Hide Description
The influence of doping density on the performance of GaAs∕AlGaAs quantum-cascade lasers is presented. A fully self-consistent Schrödinger–Poisson analysis, based on a scattering rate equation approach, was employed to simulate the above threshold electron transport in laser devices. V-shaped local field domain formation was observed, preventing resonant subband level alignment in the high pumping-current regime. The resulting saturation of the maximal current, together with an increase of the threshold current, limits the dynamic working range under higher doping. Experimental measurements are in good agreement with the theoretical predictions.
One-step waveguide and optical circuit writing in photopolymerizable materials processed by two-photon absorption86(2005); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.1915525View Description Hide Description
Two-photon absorption process is known to be a convenient tool to create three-dimensional microstructures in photopolymerizablematerials. In this context, we have fabricated stable optical waveguides. The features of these waveguides (in particular, transmission losses) have been compared to the results of numerical simulations. We have also demonstrated the possibility of connecting two optical fibers via a curved guide and to realize Y splitters. The technique allows one to fabricate operational integrated optical circuits in photopolymerizable resins.
Prism coupled terahertz waveguide sensor86(2005); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.1940127View Description Hide Description
A simple THz waveguide element has been used as a sensitive sensor for adsorbates on surfaces. The evanescent wave from total internal reflection off a siliconprism was used to couple pulsed THz radiation frequency selectively into the waveguide. The coupled frequencies were determined via time domain spectroscopy and react sensitively to any changes of thickness or phase shift upon reflection. In particular, the sensitivity to phase shifts makes this waveguidesensor attractive for the detection of very thin adsorbates. Typical sensitivity and reliability limits for the detection of adsorbates are discussed.
High-gain multipass noncollinear optical parametric chirped pulse amplifier86(2005); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.1940132View Description Hide Description
We demonstrate a multipass noncollinear optical parametric chirped pulseamplifier seeded by pulses from a femtosecond oscillator and pumped by a commercial -switched, frequency doubled laser. Amplification higher than and pulse energy exceeding 1.7 mJ are achieved with four passes through a single -barium borate crystal. Good beam quality and high gain, together with broad amplification bandwidth, make it an attractive alternative to chirped pulseamplifier systems.


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Saturday, January 22, 2011
Red and White Pennant Banner & Etsy De-stash
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Have you tried the Shout Color Catchers in your washing machine? I had read how great they are-especially for quilts. I got some, and to test them I threw one in the wash with my maroon scrubs which never fail to turn something pink if it gets in there with them. I threw in a white sock who lost it's friend-and it was still white when it came out! The shout sheet was pink instead. I threw another sheet in the next time I washed the scrubs along with another pair of socks, and I discovered that the previous sheet had taken all the bleed out in that wash-there wasn't any more bleeding at all in this one!ReplyDelete
I love the pennant! Red is my favorite color, you could use that for so many things! It would be really cute for a birthday party!ReplyDelete
Perfect timing! Last night I spent a good hour scouring online looking for a pennant idea and voila! This morning it is here all ready for me to begin!! I know what I am doing with my Saturday night!! Thank you, it's super cute!ReplyDelete
I am seriously tempemted to buy up all those squares...that quilt you made your daughter last year is probably my most favorite ever. But I tol myself no more fabric! Dilemma....we'll see what happens :-)ReplyDelete
Love your baby quilt and the valentine fabric is really fun.ReplyDelete
Question on the pennant. Do you put a stabilizer on them so they hang well?? I did a birthday pennant banner, but I did a back and batting in between to make them puffy.ReplyDelete
Amy I don't think I can say this enough!ReplyDelete
Everything you touch is purely amazing to me!
I agree with Michelle, have you ever tried the shout color catchers, I love them!
I start my beginners quilting class in about 4 weeks!
Love your pennants! So jolly, and the cute birds, but I've just been reading Michelle Bell's Comment at the top and I'm thinking maybe I'll dig out some runny fabrics and try that trick for myself. The place does tend to look bare when the decorations come done, true enough.ReplyDelete
Like the pastel colours in your baby quilt too...I'm off to check out your Etsy shop to seeeee.....
I'll vouch for the Shout Color Catchers too, I never wash a quilt without one since I ruined one about two years ago.ReplyDelete
I'm loving your red and white banner, I think I need to make one too!
Yes! I totally agree with all the Shout Color Catcher love. I'd never heard of them until I had the disaster with that red bird fabric - I used them for the first time trying to salvage that quilt and they worked!! Now I throw them in with every quilt as an insurance policy just in case.ReplyDelete
Your pennant is so sweet! I love those fabrics!ReplyDelete
I am stopping over form Quilt Story - I'm one of the other judges and I had to come over and say hi! :) I Checked out your tutorials and saw so many great projects. So I'm following along now! So glad I found you. :)
very very cute, I'm making 2 baby quilts kind of like this.ReplyDelete
I love the look of the fireplace, pilows so cute, the banner, and the cute baby quilt. You are amazing I love it. You are the best. I finally washed the quilt today...it went well, looks great.ReplyDelete
love Julie =)
As alway, so adorable. Love the pennant!!ReplyDelete
I bought your valentines pennants from your etsy shop & got them in the mail. Thanks! Would love to know how you put yours together. Do you use a second layer of fabric under the triangles?ReplyDelete
Hi! I've been following your blog lately & love all you do. I bought your valentine's triangles from etsy & I'm wondering how your put yours together. Do you use a second layer of fabric under the patterned fabric?ReplyDelete
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Thursday, August 15 at 3:30pm
Did you have a great time at the lizard-themed Nature Detective Workshops for Kids this summer or just want to know more about lizards? Everyone is invited to meet children's author and lizard expert, Marta Magellan. In this free, interactive program about lizards, learn more about her book, Those Lively Lizards, and become lizard experts. Marta will be selling copies of her book, donating 10% of the proceeds to our library, and raffling two copies of the book. Thank you to the Friends of the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library for generously sponsoring this author visit. This special author visit celebrates Viva Florida 500 and the Florida Library Youth Program's 2013 theme Dig Into Reading.
Thursday, August 15 @ 10 am
The Golden Age of Detective Fiction refers not only to the period of time (1913-1940), but the style of writing. The British authors ruled during this time with Agatha Christie, "the queen of mystery" and Dorothy L. Sayers as two of the best known. Read stories by a couple of Golden Age authors so we can compare/contrast writing styles.


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2014 IBSA World Championship Selection Criteria
The 2014 World Championship are open to visually impaired athletes born 1998 or earlier who are citizens of the United States and are eligible to represent the United States in Paralympic competition. Athletes must be able to provide proof of citizenship in the form of a U.S. birth certificate or valid U.S. passport (to be presented at registration).
Athletes must provide proof of visual impairment in the form of an official IBSA classification letter or card, or a letter or attached "unofficial classification" form completed by a primary care doctor, optometrist, or ophthalmologist. All athletes must be members in good standing of USA Judo.
Classification of visual impairment:
Class B1:
No light perception in either eye up to light perception, but the inability to recognize the shape of a hand at any distance or in any direction.
Class B2:
From the ability to recognize the shape of a hand up to a visual acuity of 20/600 and/or a visual field of less than 5 degrees in the best eye with the best practical eye correction.
Class B3:
From visual acuity above 20/600 and up to visual acuity of 20/200 and/or a visual field of less than 20 degrees and more than 5 degrees in the best eye with the best practical eye correction.
*Visual groups B1, B2, and B3 will compete together.
Categories of Competition:
Women: 48kg, 52kg, 57kg, 63kg, 70kg, +70kg
Men: 60kg, 66kg, 73kg, 81kg, 90kg, 100kg, and +100kg
Selection Criteria:
The #1 and #2 ranked athletes in each weight category on the USA Judo Visually Impaired National Roster at the close of the 2014 USA Judo National Championships will be named to the team provided that they meet the following requirements:
- participate in the 2014 USA Judo National Championships (in any division)
- hold a minimum rank of sankyu (brown belt) and
- have won at least 2 matches in visually impaired competition or in a senior advanced (brown and black belt) division in the past 2 years.**
If there is only one ranked athlete at any given weight category, they will be named to the team, provided that the meet the requirements above.
**Athletes may be required to provide proof of wins in the form of tournament results or brackets.
If any of the athletes selected, according to the above criteria, decline for any reason, the person who is then ranked highest on the USA Judo Visually Impaired National Roster at the close of the 2014 USA Judo National Championships, will be the athlete selected for the team, provided they meet the requirements above.
An athlete who is to be nominated to the 2014 IBSA World Championship Team may be removed from the nominations for any of the following reasons, as determined by the Athlete Performance Committee:
*Voluntary withdrawal. Athlete must submit a written letter to Ed Liddie, Director of Coaching and Athlete Performance.
*Injury or illness as certified by a USA Judo approved physician (or medical staff). If an athlete refuses verification of their illness or injury by a USA Judo approved caregiver, his or her injury will be assumed to be disabling, and he or she may be removed.
*Violation of the USA Judo Code of Conduct.


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Illustration by Michael O'Brien
The Carolina chickadee is quite at home in cities and towns, readily using nest boxes and bird feeders. In fall and winter, the Carolina forages in mixed flocks with nuthatches, woodpeckers, warblers, and other woodland species. The only chickadee in the Southeast, the Carolina is smaller and duller than most other chickadee species. Polytypic. Length 4.8" (12 cm).
Identification The cap and bib are black; the cheeks are white, usually tinged at rear with pale gray; the back and rump are gray, sometimes with an olive wash; the greater coverts are gray without pale edgings; the secondaries and tertials are indistinctly edged in dull white or pale gray; the flanks are pale grayish, tinged buffy when fresh in fall.
Geographic Variation Four subspecies—largest and palest on upperparts in western portions of the range; smallest and darkest in Florida. Differences are weak and clinal where ranges meet. Subspecies are not field-identifiable.
Similar Species The absence of white wing edgings on greater coverts and the grayish wash on flanks, even when slightly tinged with buff, help to separate it from the black-capped. The Carolina interbreeds extensively in some areas with the black-capped along a belt from Kansas to New Jersey; the hybrid offspring are not easily identifiable. Paler sides and flanks distinguish it from the mountain chickadee when the usually conspicuous white supercilium of the latter species is not visible.
Voice Call: a fast and high-pitched chick-a-dee-dee-dee. Compare to black-capped's call. Song: a 4-note whistle, fee-bee fee-bay, the last note lowest in pitch. A Carolina may learn the black-capped's 2- or 3-note song in areas where their ranges overlap, so do not identify by song alone at the contact zone.
Status and Distribution Common. Year-round: open deciduous forests, woodland clearings and edges, suburbs, and urban parks; in the Appalachians it prefers lower elevations than the Black-capped, but it has been recorded regularly as high as 6,000 feet. Vagrant: wanders casually short distances north; single records in Michigan and Ontario are extraordinary.
Population Apparently declining in some regions in recent decades, particularly in the Gulf Coast states, but its range has expanded northward along much of the contact zone with the black-capped, particularly in Ohio and Pennsylvania.
—From the National Geographic book Complete Birds of North America, 2006
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- Black-Chinned Hummingbird
- Black-Headed Grosbeak
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- Blue-Gray Gnatcatcher
- Brewer's Blackbird
- Broad-Tailed Hummingbird
- Broad-Winged Hawk
- Bronzed Cowbird
- Brown Creeper
- Brown Thrasher
- Brown-Crested Flycatcher
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Westminster Bakers Co., Rutland, Vt., is actively pursuing this demographic with its new line of Seasoned Snack Crackers in convenient 1.5-oz single-serve bags. Flavors are designed for more a sophisticated palate, and include Chipotle Ranch, Parmesan Peppercorn and White Cheddar Romano. Each pack contains about 14 crackers and provides 66 calories.
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Gypsy Jewelry - Scarce American Cuff Bracelet
It is believed that the Roma, often referred to as Gypsies** were settled into the shore of America long before the English came. Typically living a nomadic lifestyle, most of their wealth was in the form of gold jewelry, gold coins and gems which could easily be transported and readily converted to cash when needed.
Examples of American Gypsy jewelry are quite scarce and rarely come into the retail market because when a Roma passes all personal possessions (including jewelry) are buried with that individual. The exception is that one and only one ring of a deceased mother is given to the eldest daughter. Moreover, it is a violation of Gypsy principles to sell the possessions of the deceased. Recent finding indicate that when faced with financial hardship it is permitted to sell jewelry but only to non-Roma.
The rare piece, a large open cuff of 14k rose gold is embellished with several traditional symbols. The front features a large horseshoe appliqué pointed in downward with a centered flowerhead displaying a synthetic ruby (in authentic Roma jewelry gems were never natural). This particular example is rather unusual with the employment of a side appliqué of horseshoe with the head of a horse as well as the typical two side flowers.
Most of the Roma lexicon of imagery included the horseshoe, flowerheads and the image of the Gypsy queen. Substantial in size and weight, the cuff is decorated with hand worked engraved designs and patterns.
** The word 'Gypsy' is simply a shortened form of the word "Egyptian" as non-Roma believed that is where they had migrated from India. Research now shows this is the case.
Date: First or early second quarter of the 20th century.
Measurements: Just shy of 1-3/4 inches (4.5 cm) at the widest. The inner circumference is 6-3/4 inches (17.1 cm) and will fit almost any wrist as it may be adjusted. Weight of 54.5 grams. (35.0 dwt).
Hallmarks: 14k.
Condition: Excellent; several minor restorations where the gold had been flexed hardly evident with magnification; a prior restoration to front bottom by the flower; slightly out of round.
Origin: American.
Historical notes: Ancestors of Romani originated in India over 1,000 years ago, migrating west to Europe around the Middle Ages. Beginning in the 1880s as part of the larger wave of immigration from southern and Eastern Europe in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the Rom arrived in the United States from Serbia, Russia and Austria-Hungary.
One area in which Roma have traditionally excelled is that of metalwork. They have been known as metalworkers from the beginning of their history. The art of the forge is an ancient one and the Roma seem to have originally learned this art while in India and have been skilled at plating objects with tin or embossing and engraving jewelry.
In Hungary and Romania, they have been gold washers, collecting gold deposits from river bottoms. The Roma have been experts in all forms of metalwork, whether as tinsmiths, coppersmiths or silversmiths. Today, the traditional art of metalworking has been transferred to jewelry design, metal container repair, automobile body repair, and welding.
Note: For an informative article on American Gypsy jewelry consult the Antiques Roadshow website and search for "Gypsy".
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Silvertone/Jet Hematite Drop Earring
Light dances across curved checkerboard facets that reflect the diamond-shaped settings that hold them. Jet black and hematite metallic crystals in rhodium-finish settings are divided by two clear crystals. A match to the Silvertone/Jet Hematite Stretch Bracelet. Glass/acrylic stones; nickel-free metal. Post back. 2" drop.
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Tony Stockil discusses retail transformation at the eCommerce Show 2014.
Tony Stockil, CEO of Javelin Group, discusses: The digital transformation of retail at 12pm on 14 May 2014 and takes part in a peer-to-peer roundtable session on: Embracing multi-channel retailing at 2pm.
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Robin Bevan, Director of Locations & Analytics at Javelin Group, was invited onto Channel 4 News on Tuesday 25th March 2014 to discuss mobile phone technology in shopping centres.
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Short Goldtone Lilac/Iris Necklace
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The 120070WD-KIT WarmWire kit 70 Sq Ft 120V Radiant Floor Heating Cable covers large areas.
- Cable length: 329' ft. feet, or (3948" in. inch)
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Staunton Country Club
This well-established, hilly nine-hole, semi-private course has many mature oaks, small greens and one water hole. The club also offers a swimming pool, tennis court and snack bar.
CITY: Staunton
Timber Lakes Golf Course
Timber Lakes features an 18-hole, par 72 course.
CITY: Staunton
Henry's Ra66it Ranch
This quirky must-see Route 66 attraction, information center and souvenir gift shop is home to rabbits of all kinds, bunny and VW, as well as Mother Road memorabilia.
CITY: Staunton
Ripson Bridge
Located north of Greenville in Sorento, this covered bridge holds festivals every year that draw thousands of visitors.
CITY: Sorento
Raymond Shoal Creek Golf Course
This nine-hole course is par 36.
CITY: Raymond
Tomahawk Camp Ground
142 sites, electricity, water, sewer, showers.
CITY: Pocahontas
Beaver Dam State Park
Camping, fishing, and restaurant. Named for beavers whose dam-building formed the lake more than a century ago, the state park is not home to the industrious rodents today.
CITY: Plainview
Rustic Acres Campgrounds
155 sites available April 1 - October 31, recreation building, swimming pool, lake fishing, boat rentals, tent camping, handicap access.
CITY: New Douglas
Walton Park
Home of the first Litchfield Chautauqua, with speakers such as William Jennings Bryan and Carrie Nation in 1905. Beautiful lake, playground and picnic areas.
CITY: Litchfield
Shoal Creek Nature Preserve
This 260-acre site offers nature trails for visitors to explore wetlands, prairie openings, and sandstone bluffs and ledges. The preserve is home to more than 700 plants and 70 bird species, including bald eagles during the winter months.
CITY: Litchfield
Hillsboro Sherwood Forest Campground Montgomery County
Camping, Hiking, Fishing along with many special events. Call ahead for information.
CITY: Hillsboro
Bremer Sanctuary
Trails for bird watchers and nature lovers; 200 acres.
CITY: Hillsboro
Glenn Shoals Lake
Covering 1200 acres, has picnic areas, marina and public boat slips.
CITY: Hillsboro
Lake Hillsboro
Located on Lake Hillsboro , many camp sites, hiking and horseback trails, picnicking areas, playground and swimming beach
CITY: Hillsboro
Backwoods Berry Farm
Pick up fruits of the season from the roadside stand or head to the fields to pick your own strawberries, black raspberries or asparagus.
CITY: Hettick
Twin Oaks Golf Club
Twin Oaks offers a scenic nine-hole golf course.
CITY: Greenville
Oak Leaf Country Club
Oak Leaf offers a nine-hole, par 32 course.
CITY: Girard
Doc's Soda Fountain
Located on historic Route 66, this was originally a pharmacy built in the 1880's. The soda fountain was added to the business in the 1950's. Stop in for an old-fashioned treat or ice-cream. Doc's is also open for lunch and dinner.
CITY: Girard
Coffeen Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
22 species of fish are found in this lake, including bass, white crappie, channel catfish, bullhead, yellow bass, bluegill, and carp. This 1,100-acre lake is surrounded by native oak and hickory forests. Picnicking, hiking, and limited hunting and trapping.
CITY: Coffeen
Indian Grove Campground
Overnight tent camping, overnight pull through spots and permanent camper sites. Call ahead -- space limited for overnight trailer sites.
CITY: Coffeen
Carlinville Lake
Fishing, boating, and campground.
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It is vital for our students and faculty, pianists and non-pianists to have well maintained instruments. For example, when a voice teacher was hired, the Fund was used to completely rebuild the piano in her new studio. "We couldn't have her working on a poor piano," said Shank, who has been on the faculty since 1980. The very generous gifts that she continues to make, enable the department to work closely with the piano technicians to create a multi-year repair plan. The department is also very grateful to the matching funds from Julie Candler Hayes, Dean of the College of Humanities and Fine Arts, and the Chancellor, which greatly enhance Shank's own gift.
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- Morality is relative.
- Right and wrong depend on the situation and people. As long as they do their best, they can't do wrong.
- What is true for you may not be true for me.
- That might have been considered wrong in the past, but we have progressed beyond such ancient fears.
- Dogmatically proclaiming you are right and everyone else is wrong is really just dogmatic exclusivity based on myth.
- We shouldn't judge others, but should each follow our own conscience
Relativism is the belief that truth is relative to people, situations, time, cultures, etc. Truth can change and is subjective. There is nothing which is universal to us all or which binds us to something universally objective.
Why is this a problem? Because without moral absolutes, objectively - there is no sin or human failure. No action can be wrong at all times. It leads to a society with moral license and each individual can do whatever they please - forget the consequences. It is a philosophy that will ultimately be the end of any society that owns it.
Utilitarianism flows naturally from relativism. Utilitarianism is the philosophy that the best way to live my life is to maximize my happiness and minimize my suffering and this is primarily done by using other people and things to attain my happiness. In other words, it means humans use other people as objects.
Both relativism and utilitarianism are getting worse in our society. From a 2008 study by the Barna Research Group:
"We are witnessing the development and acceptance of a new moral code in America....The moral code began to disintegrate when the generation before them - the Baby Busters - pushed the limits that had been challenged by their parents - the Baby Boomers. The result is that without much fanfare or visible leadership, the U.S. has created a moral system based on convenience, feelings, and selfishness."a 2010 poll done about the Millenial Generation and the Catholic Church:
**82% of Catholic millenials believe morals are "relative."Here is how that is lived out - Catholic Millenials believed the following practices are "morally acceptable" at these percentages:
- 61% - a Catholic to practice more than one religion
- 33% - having a baby outside of marriage
- 35% - same sex marriage
- 37% - medical research using stem cells obtained from human embryos
- 20% - euthanasia
"To have a clear faith, according to the creed of the Church, is often labeled as fundamentalism. While relativism, that is, allowing oneself to be carried about with every wind of "doctrine," seems to be the only attitude that is fashionable. A dictatorship of relativism is being constituted that recognizes nothing as absolute and which only leaves the "I" and its whims as the ultimate measure."Pope Francis has also echoed B16 in saying:
"There is no true peace without truth! There cannot be true peace if everyone is his own criterion, if everyone can always claim exclusively his own rights, without at the same time caring for the good of others, of everyone, on the basis of the nature that unites every human being on this earth."The questions then arise:
Where can the Catholic Church hope to turn the tide?
My thesis is this - I believe it MUST be done in the young adult stage of life. Previous research shows that college-age adults are more open to ideas and change than at later stages in life.
Also, the Church has consistently taught (if not implemented on the ground) that evangelization and catechesis of adults is where the focus of our efforts should lie. JPII said catechesis to adults is the primary form of catechesis, because it is:
"addressed to the persons who have the greatest responsibility and the capacity to live the Christian message in its fully developed form" Catechesi Tradendae 43Therefore - if we miss the young adults in college, we lose the culture war!
So, how can the Catholic Church best meet the challenges in this age with young adults? Many argue it must be done in Catholic universities. I agree that having a good system of Catholic colleges and universities is a great way to form Catholics. The Catholic Church started the university system and it is still extremely important. But, here is the problem - Catholic universities are not doing enough and don't have enough influence to stem the tide.
First of all, I am not saying to toss the baby out with the bathwater. Catholic colleges and universities play an indispensable roll in our Church and country. We cannot give away higher education to secularism. Nor can theology or Catholic philosophy be maintained in non-Catholic schools. But, the tide isn't turning in the Church's favor quick enough at Catholic institutions.
Studies show that female students are MORE promiscuous at Catholic universities and Catholic colleges and universities not forming students any better than secular universities in the Catholic faith.
This is shameful. Especially when we stop to consider the state of campus ministries in the USA and the way resources are distributed. There are some campus ministries, such as St. Mary's, who have modern facilities, large staffs, and adequate resources (which they have gone out and worked hard to find the funding). Others have nothing at all - no staff, no activities, no ministry...nothing.
In other words, we have allowed generations of Catholics who go to many colleges to go through college without any ministry. Many leave the church.
90% of Catholic college students go to non-Catholic schools. If we are to renew the Church, then we need the renewal to start where young Catholic students are going to school - at non-Catholic institutions.
Even if we start to turn the tide in some of the Catholic universities that are losing (or have already lost) their Catholic identity, it will take generations to turn them around. On the other hand, a campus ministry at a non-Catholic school can be ratcheted up quickly, within a few years - if it has visionary leadership and enough support (from both Church leaders and laity who help financially).
In other words, we need a paradigm shift.
- We need to re-focus our priorities of ministering to the millenial generation toward the non-Catholic campus ministry centers.
- We can no longer be satisfied with understaffed and underfunded campus ministries (or having none at all).
- We need dynamic and visionary leaders to start programs that challenge and form Catholics to go out into the world and change it - not be changed by it.
Support campus ministry - it is where I believe reform will start - with young adults. Pope Francis thinks young adults will be the catalysts of change too - here are a few quotes from World Youth Day in Rio:
"I will always place my hopes in...the young around the world: through them, Christ is preparing a new springtime all over the earth. I have seen its first fruits and I know that others will joyfully reap the full harvest."
-Farewell Ceremony
"It is the young who want to be the protagonists of change. Please, don't leave it to others to be the protagonists of change. You are the ones who hold the future! You … Through you the future is fulfilled in the world. I ask you also to be protagonists of this transformation. Continue to overcome apathy, offering a Christian response to the social and political anxieties, which are arising in various parts of the world. I ask you to be builders of the world, to work for a better world. Dear young people, please, don't be observers of life, but get involved. Jesus did not remain an observer, but he immersed himself. Don't be observers, but immerse yourself in the reality of life, as Jesus did."There are many positive signs in campus ministries around the country:
-Prayer Vigil
- Many campus ministries are growing and becoming more dynamic.
- Some campus ministries have implemented strategic plans and development offices to increase outreach and funding.
- FOCUS, St. Paul's Outreach, Evangelical Catholic, and other organizations continue to flourish.
- Some campus ministries have gone from nothing to something.
We have a start. But, we must have a broader vision on helping the church nationally and universally, if we are to have real change. This means focused efforts to increase the growth of campus ministries throughout the country in a collaborative and strategic way. How can this happen? I don't know for sure. But, it must if real reform is to take place.


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Rufine C. Neuenschwander, 92, of Berne passed away on Saturday, September 22, 2012 at Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur. She was born on October 11, 1919 to Manasse and Mary (Von Gunten) Liechty. She was married on August 24,1940 to Weldon O. Neuenschwander.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Grace Bible Church. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting, card making and beading.
She is survived by two sons, James A. (Louise) Neuenschwnder; and Mark (Jeanene) Neuenschwander, both of Berne; four daughters, Rebecca (William) Lehman of Kingman; Susan (Frank) Lehman of Berne; Martha Jane (Larry) Uhrick of Wolcottville; and Sandra (Gene) Bradley of Evansville; 18 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; seven sisters, Velma Brown; Alda Neuenschwander; Eleanor Jones; Minnie Liechty; Naomi Habegger; Ada Nussbaum; and Lillie Steiner; and three brothers, Rufus, Rolandas, and Wildas Liechty.
Visitation will be from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 25 at the Swiss Village Chapel and one hour prior to the 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 26 at the Grace Bible Church in Berne. Officiating will be Pastor Jeffrey A. Gaskill and Pastor William Lehman. Burial will take place at the MRE Cemetery in Berne.
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Lewis Hamilton ended this week's Barcelona test at the top of the timesheets having edged former team-mate Jenson Button on Friday.
As the rain came down at the start of the fourth and final day for this week at the Circuit de Catalunya, Hamilton held the early advantage with a 1:38.
As a dry line began to form, Hamilton lowered the benchmark to a 1:31.920 before Felipe Massa - back on track after an early spin - joined the tussle at the front, clocking a 1:31.298.
The Ferrari driver continued lapping, shaving full seconds off his time to get it down to a 1:27.351. That, though, was short-lived as ten minutes later Hamilton came flying through with a 1:25.929.
Force India hopeful Jules Bianchi got involved in the mix as he momentarily took the top spot before losing out to Jenson Button with a 1:25.313.
Hamilton hit back with a 1:23.282 while Button dropped his time to get within half a second of his former team-mate.
The rain returned putting an end to any improvements and it continued to fall heavily drenching the track and ensuring Hamilton finished top of the timesheet as most drivers spent the afternoon either practice pit stops or lapping 15 to 20s off their previous best times.
Second place went to Button, 0.351s adrift, while Jean-Eric Vergne claimed third place in his Toro Rosso ahead of Bianchi and Esteban Gutierrez.
Caterham's Giedo van der Garde was sixth quickest on a day when timing counted for everything. He was, however, four seconds short of Hamilton's best.
Neither Williams driver, Valtteri Bottas nor Pastor Maldonado, set a lap time as the Grove-based team opted to focus on pit stop practices in the wet conditions.
Meanwhile, there were no fewer than seven red flag situations on the final day, which cost the drivers over an hour of track time.
The first was early in the morning when Massa spun out when it began to rain which followed by the first of two of van der Garde. Gutierrez also caused two red flags, both the result of the Sauber rookie sliding off into the gravel.
The other two belonged to Mark Webber, who stopped out on track just after Campsa, and Vergne, who joined the list of those getting beached in the gravel.
The final stoppages, which came in the last 30 minutes, of play saw Hamilton grind to a halt between Turns 6 and 7 while Bianchi stopped near the pit exit.
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03. Jean-Eric Vergne Toro Rosso 1:24.071 +0.789 80 laps
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Although highly sedentary, the California quail congregates in large coveys during the fall and winter. It hybridizes with the Gambel's quail where their ranges overlap. Polytypic (5 ssp.; 4 in North America). Length 10" (25 cm).
Identification The California is a plump, short-tailed quail with gray and brown plumage; a prominent teardrop-shaped head plume or double plume is present in both sexes. Adult male: pale forehead with brown crown and black throat, scaled belly with a chestnut patch, brown upperparts. Adult female: similar to adult male but muted and lacking distinctive facial pattern; head plume smaller. Juvenile: grayish brown to brown overall and heavily mottled. Belly pale and lacking the scaled appearance of the adults. Usually has a short head plume.
Geographic Variation Subspecies variation is based on differences in coloration and size, which are more pronounced in females. Adult female canfieldae (found in east-central California) and californica (the most widespread subspecies) have grayish upperparts; adult female brunescens (found in the more mesic coastal mountains) have brown upperparts. The catalinensis subspecies is endemic to Santa Catalina Island.
Similar Species The California is similar in structure and size to the Gambel's quail, but the Gambel's lacks the scaled underparts and brown sides and crown.
Voice Call: an emphatic chi-ca-go similar to the Gambel's, but lower pitched and usually 3 notes; sometimes shortened on only 1 or 2 syllables. A variety of grunts and sharp cackles are also made.
Status and Distribution Common year-round in open woodlands and brushy foothills, usually near permanent water sources. It has adapted well to urban development where sufficient cover is provided. This species has been introduced locally within the general boundaries of the mapped range, including Utah. Successful introductions have been made in Hawaii, Argentina, Chile, and New Zealand.
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- Spotted Towhee
- Steller's Jay
- Summer Tanager
- Swainson's Thrush
- Tree Swallow
- Tufted Titmouse
- Turkey Vulture
- Varied Thrush
- Verdin
- Violet-Green Swallow
- Warbling Vireo
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- Western Kingbird
- Western Meadowlark
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- Western Tanager
- Western Wood-Pewee
- White-Breasted Nuthatch
- White-Crowned Sparrow
- White-Throated Sparrow
- White-Winged Dove
- Wood Thrush
- Yellow-Bellied Sapsucker
- Yellow-Billed Cuckoo
- Yellow-Rumped Warbler
- Yellow-Throated Vireo
Bird Books
National Geographic Magazine
Bowerbirds Gallery
To woo a "Mary," bowerbirds decorate with shells, cans, even pink paper clips.
Counting Cranes
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Timber Lakes Golf Course
Timber Lakes features an 18-hole, par 72 course.
CITY: Staunton
Colonial Golf Course
This public 18-hole, par 70 course is open year round, with rental clubs and carts, plus a snack bar.
CITY: Sandoval
Bent Oak Golf Course
This par 9 course is located in Breese.
CITY: Breese
Glik Park Complex
The Glik Complex features four baseball/softball diamonds, five soccer fields and two football fields. The park also has a basketball court, skate park, concession stand, and a 2.7-mile walking trail spread over 50 acres.
CITY: Highland
Staunton Country Club
This well-established, hilly nine-hole, semi-private course has many mature oaks, small greens and one water hole. The club also offers a swimming pool, tennis court and snack bar.
CITY: Staunton
Governors Run Golf and Country Club
This championship 18-hole course has 13 lakes scattered throughout the par 72 layout. It boasts five sets of tees to accommodate all skill levels on exquisitely manicured greens.
CITY: Carlyle
Carlyle Lake Golf Club
This nine-hole golf course was designed by John Kueper.
CITY: Carlyle
Vandalia Golf & Country Club
Opened in 1916, this nine-hole course features 2,782 yards of golf from the longest tees, for a par of 35.
CITY: Vandalia
Twin Oaks Golf Club
Twin Oaks offers a scenic nine-hole golf course.
CITY: Greenville
Ramsey Lake Golf Course
This nine-hole golf course opened in 1965.
CITY: Ramsey
Greenville College
Greenville College's H.J. Long Gymnasium, a 2,000-seat venue, houses the varsity volleyball and basketball programs, and is capable of being configured for two additional courts. The Crum Recreation Center features a fantastic gym setup, and can handle two basketball, tennis or volleyball courts.
CITY: Greenville
Korte Recreation Center
This great building, operated by the city of Highland, offers a cardio/weight room, indoor walking track, indoor aquatic center and full-size gymnasium. The gym can accommodate two basketball or volleyball courts.
CITY: Highland
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