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French Firm, Veolia, Wins Consulting Contract with St. Louis Water Division
On October 29 another "Outside assistance" memo named four companies being interviewed for the contract: Veolia Water, Siemens, Missouri American Water, and Johnson Controls. The memo reiterates the promise of no layoffs and public ownership of the utility.
Finally, a memo sent to staff on November 30 acknowledged Veolia Water as the winning bid (emphasis ours):
There were four keys to their selection:
1. A plan to accomplish our goals and complete without layoffs. They have significant staff capacity within the St. Louis area and will bring additional expertise to work locally to complete the evaluation in the first four months of the contract.
2. An integrated communications strategy for both the public and SLWD employees to share results that improve service, keep rates low and maintain water quality.
3. A strong, local MBE/WBE commitment.
4. They presented a plan to identify a number of cost savings, efficiency improvement and revenue generating ideas they felt they can implement quickly, such that within five years their work is complete and are no longer engaged with the water system operations.
When we called the mayor's office to verify the content of the memos, Rainford confirmed only one detail through a spokesperson: "Absolutely no layoffs." A follow-up call from the city was promised, but has yet to take place (we'll update when it does).
Records show that the Missouri Secretary of State's Office granted a business license to Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies North America on November 16, right around the same time that a spokesperson for Missouri American Water tells Daily RFT that it was turned down for the contract with the city's water division.
Despite the emphatic assurances of "no layoffs," sources in the department say rumors are persistent and Veolia is being eyed suspiciously by workers.
But jobs are not the only concern being raised over Veolia. The worker who provided the memos to Daily RFT says he is doing so because he doesn't believe the public is being properly informed about what's happening with the city's water supply.
Later this week on Daily RFT: Why watchdog groups warned St. Louis about Veolia two years ago and why they say we should be keeping a close eye on them now.
Read the original RFP below.
Update: Click through to page three to read internal memos from Curtis Skouby to the water division employees explaining the RFP and Veolia's new role in the department.
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In a nearly desperate attempt to make my life a little easier, I've decided to do a regular post every Friday that goes through my current favourites. If you feel like joining in, by all means! But I suck, so I have no expectations.
For this first round, I decided to do something a little easier, and picked a couple favourites from one of my favourite stores: floorplan.
One thing that I adore about Anna's work is her choice of colour. There's something so lively and happy, yet so calm and relaxed. It's one store where I have to have every single new release.
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Chair: floorplan – chair de lune (5 LI, mod/copy)
Dresser: floorplan – chest of drawers (3 LI, mod/copy)
Table: floorplan – pallet coffee table (2 LI, mod/copy) NEW! @ FaMESHed
Papers: floorplan – pride & prejudice manuscript (1 LI, mod/copy)
Shutters: floorplan – window shutter (1 LI, mod/copy)


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Ford Motor Company Sustainability Report: Global Mobility Through Changing Times
Strong consumer demand for its newest products pushed Ford Motor Company total U.S. June sales 2 percent higher.
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The 377 A/E gas been meticulously sculpted to minimize aerodynamic drag,
but still maintain the look of a classic Peterbilt. This model is equipped
with a spacious "Unibilt" sleeper cab, and combines maximum operative
efficiency with the rugged good looks of an American long-hauler.
Plastic pieces attached to sprue trees.
Pieces are molded in red, black, light grey and dark grey.
Clear pieces included for windshield and windows.
Extensive chrome set includes trim, grille, exhaust stacks, fuel
tanks, tool boxes, and more.
Opening hood that reveals a very detailed diesel engine.
Ten chrome wheels with black tires.
Separate frame and floor pan.
Detailed interior with two bench seats.
Waterslide decals include "Iron Wheels" and "Road Rebel" with
American and Confederate flags.
Clear pictorial instructions.
One 1/24 Scale Peterbilt 377 A/E Plastic Model Kit.
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The Whitley County Plan Commission will meet tonight at 7 p.m. in the lower level conference room of the Whitley County Government Center.
On the agenda is the election of 2012 officers, and discussion regarding the potential wind ordinance.
ANGOLA — Churubusco traveled to Angola Tuesday night and beat the Hornets 44-32 in the first round of the Northeast Hoosier Conference Tournament.
Three Eagle hoopsters scored in double digits; Chris Jones had 12, Josh LeFever chipped in 11 and Tyler Arrowsmith tallied 10. The three combined for 33 of 'Busco's 11 points.
With a close 8-7 score in favor of Churubusco at the end of the first quarter, the Eagles pulled away at the half, outscoring the Hornets 12-4. 'Busco added to its 20-11 score at halftime with an 8-5 advantage in the third quarter.
COLUMBIA CITY — The Lady Eagles came out victorious Tuesday, hosting the Wawasee hoops team and winning 55-46.
Columbia City jumped out to an early 4-0 lead on the heels of a Kalisha Goree jumper and an Emily Whiteleather put-back from an offensive board.
The Lady Warriors bounced back with a trey from Kilee Knafel, one of her five 3-pointers on the evening.
Wawasee scored again to take a 5-4 lead.
Whitleather converted on an assist from Goree, who followed the helper with a jump shot to give the Lady Eagles an 8-5 lead before Macie Hinen added another two points.
COLUMBIA CITY — The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) awards NFHS Citations to one athletic director from each of the eight regions the country is divided into.
Last month at the National Athletic Director's Conference in Indianapolis, Columbia City High School Athletic Director Geoff Penrod received just such a citation for Region IV.
COLUMBIA CITY — Columbia City Police Department's Tim Longenbaugh moved from the detective's office to the chief's office last week, after Mayor Ryan Daniel chose him as the city's new police chief.
Shortly after he learned of his new position, Longenbaugh named fellow detective Tony Hively as his Captain. Hively and Longenbaugh have been working together as detectives for Columbia City since 2002, and will now be working together to manage the CCPD.
The pair has investigated a bank robbery, numerous armed robberies, death investigations and child molesting cases.
FORT WAYNE — Columbia City swim senior Cole Smith won the 50-yard freestyle race Saturday, meriting a spot on the Northeast Hoosier Conference 1st team.
Smith finished with a 22:23 time, .12 seconds faster than his nearest opponent, from Bellmont.
Fellow boys teammate Tucker Daniel was also recognized by the NHC Saturday, making the Honorable Mention All-NHC team. Daniel placed eighth in both the 200 and 500-yard free events. He also competed with the 200 and 400-yard freestyle relay teams, which both placed fourth.
COLUMBIA CITY – Larwill resident and former treasurer of the Union Township Fire Department Nichole Potts was in court Monday to face charges of theft, stemming from allegations that she took an estimated $28,000 from the department.
According to Fire Chief Chad Radke, Potts took over the duties of treasurer in June of 2011, when the then treasurer moved out of township.
Part of her duties were to give a monthly expense report, which Radke said were only bank totals with no beginning balances or itemized statements.
ALBION — Martha Jane Johnson, 83, a resident of rural Albion and widow of Roderick C. Johnson, passed away Sunday afternoon, Jan. 9, 2012, at the home of her son in Green Township.
Although she had been in declining health, her death was unexpected.
Mrs. Johnson was born in Green Township, Noble County, on Aug. 17, 1928, a daughter of Samuel "Archie" and Clara L. (Ott) Friskney. She spent her formative years on the family farm there, and graduated from Albion High School
Bonnie L. Moberly, 81, of Larwill, died Monday, Jan. 9, 2012, at The Oaks, Columbia City.
Born in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of the late James and Rilla Boyer.
She is survived by her loving family members and many loving friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William G. Moberly in 2003.
Graveside service is 11 a.m. Wednesday at I.O.O.F. Cemetery, 1109 Hartzell Rd., New Haven.
Pastor Duane Kline will officiate. In lieu of flowers, preferred memorials are to the American Heart Association or Cancer services of Northeast Indiana.
When Ralph D. Hardiek was killed Dec. 15 in a hail of gunfire from law enforcement officers, his partner, Julie Marie King, 33 was also hit and injured by the flying lead.
Late last week, DeKalb County prosecutors decided that while King did not shoot Hardiek, much less fire the fatal bullet that killed him, she was ultimately responsible for his death.


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Gradual Demise of Phillipa Finch
written by Emma Magenta
Hardback – 126 pages
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Phillipa Finch has died from a broken heart. Is there anything that can bring her back...? Emotional cowboys, red high-heeled boots, and what to wear when you are broken-hearted and don't want anyone to know are all rolled up in this original, funny book, with its sharp-eyed observations on the miscommunications in male-female relationships and its gentle compassion for the walking wounded in the ongoing skirmishes and occasional peace treaties between men and women.


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I am almost 50 years old – basically I'm 50 minus 2, or 48 to be exact. For most of my life it seems as if people who are 50 are fairly "old " – but as I approach this half century mark, I'm thinking it's not so bad. Still, it seems that as you approach 50, some goals might be in order.
Back in my 20s and 30s I thought of myself as a "climber," rather than a "hiker." I may have even scoffed at hikers a time or two. The only 14ers that I was interested in were ones with technical or more difficult routes – like the yellow wall on the diamond, which I think is probably the most difficult thing I've ever done and which was a milestone in my life of climbing.
After getting married at 41, my husband, Alex, suggested one weekend, that we hike a 14er – Mt. Lindsey. Initially I was not that psyched, but agreed to the hike anyway. Around this time I was playing with a heart rate monitor and figured that I'd wear it on the Lindsay hike and see what this 14er could do for my fitness level. As any of you heart monitor geeks can attest, hiking 14ers spikes the heart rate and burns tons of calories. Additionally, the class 3 scrambling towards the top of Lindsey was super fun. Needless to say I was hooked and from this point on gained a new respect for Colorado's 14ers. Still, I did not plan, at this time, to pursue climbing/hiking all of the 14ers, even though my husband decided that he was going to finish them all – which he did about four years ago. I did many with him, focusing mostly on the class 3 and class 4 routes. Currently I have 19 of the 14ers left to summit. With the exception of the Wilson group and a class 3 route on LaPlata, most of the ones that I have left to summit are long, class two hikes. My favorites – Pyramid, Capitol, Longs Peak, the Crestones, the Maroons, Little Bear – have already been checked off the list.
At some point in time, I'm not sure when, I decided that I did want to complete the 14ers and that I'd like to get them "done" before I turn 50. I was a bit annoyed, however, because there were several instances where I had completed two of three 14ers in a particular grouping – such as doing the Little Bear/Blanca traverse, but had not finished the easier Ellingwood Point, which I should have done during the same trip. This now means that I will have to drive 6 hours, hike 5 miles up a dirt road, set up camp and hike Ellingwood Point – when I should have done it the first time around. Still, I'm excited to hike each of the 14ers. And do you really ever "complete" a mountain? I'll likely go back for seconds and thirds on many of these amazing peaks as each is so different and there's just something spectacular about getting up high.
As I continue to check off my list of 14ers, my husband, Alex, has been gracious enough to accompany me on several. Our dogs, Max (14 years old) and Sophie (a 17 pound Boston Terrier), have accompanied us on several as well. I seriously believed that I was going to be able to complete my goal of hiking all of the 14ers before reaching my half-century mark. However, after hiking Mt. Yale last weekend, Alex decided that "our" goal should really be to complete the Centennials (the 100 highest peaks in Colorado), of which the 14ers are merely a subset. Many of the Centennials are close to home – in the ranges that are only a few hours from where we live. Several of the more challenging and remote ones are located in the San Juans. Alex is very convincing and after listening to all his arguments as to why we should change "our" goal, I am psyched to have a joint goal that will continue to take us to many beautiful places and will continue to improve our fitness level as we jointly near that 50 year mark. I'm guessing I will probably not complete all the 14ers by the time I'm 50, as some of them will get bumped for other peaks. But in the end, it's not really about "completing" our lists – but rather about maintaining our fitness and experiencing the breath-taking views and loveliness of this state that we call Colorado.
If you're interested in some of these Centennials – check out 13ers.com


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ConnectED: Learning Powered by Technology
ConnectED: Learning Powered by Technology
"[T]oday, we're going to take a new step to make sure that virtually every child in America's classrooms has access to the fastest Internet and the most cutting-edge learning tools. And that step will better prepare our children for the jobs and challenges of the future and it will provide them a surer path into the middle class."
President Barack Obama, June 6, 2013
The need
A fast-growing world of technologies, and the extraordinary quantity and reach of content on the Internet, have the potential to bring remarkable new possibilities to teaching and learning—helping teachers work smarter and making learning more engaging for students.
New technologies allow students to learn more, at their own pace and irrespective of geography, and to develop the knowledge and skills employers demand. Technology can provide teachers with opportunities to share best practices and personalize learning for students, and it allows parents to engage more deeply and immediately in their children's learning. Yet, despite the great potential of technology to increase access and opportunity, too often, school is the least connected part of a student's life. Additionally, many teachers and principals are not getting the support that they need to use technology in ways that transform student learning.
The goal
A wide range of technological innovations can help teachers make schools into incubators of exploration and invention. Such innovations also can help educators to become collaborators in learning, seeking new knowledge while continuously acquiring new skills alongside their students.
All of that is possible when schools have appropriate technology, fast Internet connections, and supports that train educators to use new technologies and allow them to ensure the security and privacy of students' information.
Today, however, less than a third of educators say their school's Internet connection meets their teaching needs. Although 91 percent of teachers have access to computers in their classrooms, less than a quarter say they have the right level of technology. And teachers do not get enough training and support to integrate technology in their classrooms and lessons. President Obama has called for a bold, 5-year effort, with the goal of providing high-speed broadband and wireless to 99 percent of students and improving the skills of teachers—providing every educator in America with support and training to integrate technology into classroom lessons.
The plan
In 2010, the National Educational Technology Plan established a vision for how technology could provide students with access to engaging digital resources, opportunities to collaborate with peers and experts, and powerful tools to solve real problems as an integral part of their learning experience. The plan also aims to ensure that affordable devices are available to support students' digital learning, teachers are prepared to thrive in connected classrooms, and high-quality digital learning resources are available to teachers and students at any time and any place.
Our schools must have modern technology infrastructure and our students must have access to the best resources—regardless of where they live—so that they are prepared to thrive in a globally connected world.
In 2013, President Obama announced the ConnectED initiative, which aims to make the vision outlined in the National Educational Technology Plan a reality by ensuring classrooms across the country are connected to high-speed internet. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) answered the President's call to action, announcing efforts to modernize and expand the E-Rate program to more fully meet the needs of schools and libraries as they connect to high-speed broadband.
In January 2014, the President announced that—with the support of the FCC—America will make a major down-payment on the goals of the National Educational Technology Plan and ConnectED, connecting more than 15,000 schools over the next two years—without adding a dime to the deficit.
And to help educators leverage new technologies and high-speed Internet, the Obama administration has announced the ConnectEDucators program, which would help educators to leverage technology and data to personalize learning and improve instruction, ensuring that—as schools increase access to broadband Internet through the ConnectED initiative—teachers and principals are prepared to use these resources in a way that increases student learning and achievement. This new proposed program would complement the efforts of local school districts to personalize learning through the Race to The Top-District program.
The U.S. Department of Education will work with states and school districts to better use existing funding through the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to strategically invest in professional development for teachers, to help them keep pace with changing technological and professional demands.
The FCC has begun the process to meet ConnectED goals by modernizing its E-Rate program to upgrade broadband speeds and Wi-Fi networks in our nation's schools. As a down payment toward those goals, the FCC will take swift action to secure $2 billion over the next two years that will support high-speed upgrades. This down payment will ensure that up to 20 million more students will have access to 21st century technologies in their schools.
Additionally, commitments from the private sector will allow our nation's teachers and students to take full advantage of high-quality educational software (including applications) and feature-rich educational devices that are increasingly price-competitive with basic textbooks.


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Election created new reality in North Carolina
After the final polling place closed, the last campaign ad went silent and the confetti was all cleaned up, North Carolina woke up to a new political reality on Nov. 7, the likes of which nobody alive today can remember and all of which seemed nearly impossible just four short years ago.
Come January and for the first time in 20 years, a Republican will take up residence in the governor's mansion. Pat McCrory, the former mayor of Charlotte, easily defeated Democratic Lt. Gov. Walter Dalton to become the first Republican governor in North Carolina since Jim Martin served from 1985-1993. The win also makes McCrory only the third Republican governor of the state since the turn of the 20th century. The past Democratic dominance of the governor's office is pretty remarkable considering how competitive North Carolina is today.
When McCrory takes power in Raleigh he will have plenty of allies in the N.C. General Assembly. Republicans swept to power in both chambers in 2010 for the first time in generations, and now, thanks in part to some very shrewd redistricting, the GOP grew their majorities even more this year.
Republicans added almost 10 new members in the N.C. House and one new member in the N.C. Senate. This marks the first time since the 1800s that Republicans control both the General Assembly and the governor's office. In fact, Republicans did so well in 2012 that both chambers now have veto-proof majorities, but we can safely assume there will be many fewer vetoes with Governor-elect McCrory taking over for outgoing Democratic Gov. Bev Perdue.
North Carolina saw a pretty ambitious agenda from the new Republican majorities in 2011 and 2012 after their historic rise to power following the 2010 elections. However, many of those efforts were stymied by Perdue's vetoes and the votes of just enough Democrats in the House to sustain them. With complete control of the legislature and the governor's mansion now, it will be interesting to see how Republicans move forward on some of the items left on their list from the last legislative session.
It was pretty hard to imagine any of this being possible after the election results of 2008. That year Perdue defeated McCrory to extend Democratic control of the governor's office while Barack Obama became the first
Democratic presidential candidate to win North Carolina since Jimmy Carter in 1976. Meanwhile, Democrats maintained a 68-52 majority in the N.C. House and a 30-20 majority in the N.C. Senate.
Of course, North Carolina is a perfect example that four years is a lifetime in politics. 2012 not only saw McCrory win the race for governor, but Republican Mitt Romney painted North Carolina red at the presidential level as well. In the General Assembly, Republicans built on their majorities, giving them a 77-43 margin in the House and a 32-18 advantage in the Senate.
However, Republicans should heed the lessons of the last four years and realize that politics is cyclical — especially here in the Tar Heel State — and power can be fleeting. Gone are the days of extended one-party rule in Raleigh and no longer is the state a reliable win for either side at the presidential level.
The safe bet now is that North Carolina will remain a competitive state and will likely continue to trend that way for the foreseeable future. And with 2014 right around the corner, the state's political winds could shift yet again.
• Brent Laurenz is the executive director of the N.C. Center for Voter Education, a Raleigh-based nonprofit and nonpartisan organization dedicated to helping citizens fully participate in democracy.


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My fears all kind of revolve around the mouse and keyboard. The Magic Mouse looks and seems really cool. However, when I used it for a while in store, I wasn't sure I liked it. It's so small that my hand seemed to cramp up after any prolonged use. I'm not sure that was a good test, though, as I was standing instead of sitting and I normally brace my wrist on a gel pad, which I couldn't do in the store. I currently use a Logitech MX Revolution and really like it. It's very comfortable, tracks very quickly, and the free rolling wheel works great. I realize that I could likely just use this mouse with the iMac, but I would really like to switch over completely, if at all possible.
Here are my questions:
1) Does anyone find the Magic Mouse really, really slow? When I tried it in the store, I had to move the mouse half way across the desk to get the pointer completely across the screen. I have dual 24" monitors at home, and I can move the mouse pointer from the far side of one monitor to the far side of the other without moving the mouse more than about an inch. In my switch to iMac, I would be going with two 27" displays, and it looks like I would have the run the Magic Mouse halfway across the room to get the pointer across both screens. I went in to settings and maxed everything out, but it was still pretty pathetic. I tried the touch pad, and it was a little better, but not much. I'm not sure I could live with that. Is this a problem with OSX or with the mouse itself? I'm afraid that even if I use my MS mouse, it's still going to be painfully slow if the problem is with OSX. I like my mouse pointer to really boogie.
2) How can I live without my right-click context sensitive menus? I realize that the Magic Mouse now has the option to right-click. However, does most software support right-click menus now? If there is no menu in the software, then the right-click won't be all that useful. My fear is that it will be difficult to get at the bulk of the software functionality. With Windows, you can pretty much do everything with the popup menus without having to move your mouse very far or remember 1,000 key combinations. I realize that OSX will be a new way of thinking. I'm just wondering if there is still some type of easy way to get at the functionality related to a specific area of the screen. Are the options all still there somewhere?
3) Does the Magic Mouse work very good for scrolling? It seems pretty slick. Scroll like you do on the iPad. However, I'm wondering if that gets really hard on the hand after a while. The free rolling mouse wheel on my MS mouse makes it so effortless to scroll. I'd like to switch to the Magic Mouse to gain the extra gestures it supports, but am wondering if you find that you don't scroll much with the mouse due to hand fatigue.
4) The keyboard looks oh, so cool, but do you get used to the different feel? The keys feel so different from a traditional keyboard. They should be better, as they don't have to travel as far, but I sense it takes some getting used to. Due you find you really like the keyboard after using it for a while? I also wish they had a backlit keyboard for the iMac.
I'm really interested in anyone's impressions of what it was like switching to the bluetooth keyboard and Magic Mouse, both when starting out and after using them for a while.
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Member Since: Apr 21, 2012
Location: Cardiff UK.
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In short, the KB and the MM should not be issues you need concern yourself about when making your purchase.
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Mac Specs: mid 2011 27" imac Core i5 2.7GHz, 8GB, 1TB
2) as you pointed out right click is easy to turn on, i have it on, and as far as im aware all context menus are available in all apps i use.
3)scrolling is excellent, nothing else to say really.
4) the main downside i find to the keyboard is the @ symbol in the wrong place, even though i have the british keyboard with the £ sign etc, the @ is still in the american layout, i still constantly hit the wrong key. I have no issues personally with the key travel.
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Location: the Netherlands
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Mac Specs: iMac 27" i5 3.1GHz / 1TB HDD / 16GB RAM / Model 12.2 / Mavericks 10.9
With the G5, I originally ran into some problems I blamed on the mouse drivers/ BTT, but I later found out a faulty memory module might have been to root of the problem. It manifested itself by repeating a LMB-click in an endless loop. BTT is essentially free, so try it out.
The Apple keyboard is OK, but if you are planning to do some intense typing have a look at the Matias Tactile Pro. As soon as budget allows, I m going to get me one of these!
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Just grab yourself a decent third party one.
If you find a post helpful, don't forget to use the reputation system (top right of post.)
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Mac Specs: 21" iMac * 2.8 Ghz Intel Core i7 * 16GB 1333 Mhz DDR3 * 1TB HD *AMD Radeon HD 6770M 512 MB
The design isn't for everyone, though, so you can always just get a different mouse that feels better to you. It'll still work the same.
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Longtime Windows, then onto slippery slope with iPod/iTunes in 2006, then Apple TV, iPad, iMac, iPhone, rejuvenated a discarded MacBook and, finally, Apple Watch. Happy camper.
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As for right clicking, macs have had it for years
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But it's certainly no big deal to use a different keyboard (Mac-specific or generic PC) if you prefer.
Next time, don't be afraid to visit the Mouse or Trackpad settings on the machine you are testing (if at an Apple dealer, ask for guidance on this). Set it to the way you'd want it at home and give it a try.
It took me a bit (about 15 minutes or so) to adjust to "natural scrolling" after 30 years of doing it the other way, but now it really is natural. And I love what Apple have done with the physics of it.
Cheers, chas_m
My essay for switchers and newbies Keeping your Mac in top form
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Location: North Louisiana, USA
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Mac Specs: 2.8 GHz MacBook Pro 10.10.2, 8 GB mem, 2.66 GHz Mac Pro - Dead, iPhone 6+
Even if I forget to plug the rechargeable batteries in, If I plug them in when the keyboard or trackpad is getting low by they are done charging before the batteries in the keyboard die. I am using batteries and a charger I bought at one of the national big box stores not the ones sold at the Apple store. Works fine.
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Mac Specs: Retina MBP 2.7 768ssd/16gig ram /30" dell 3008. and bunch of other mac/apple stuff
That's probably why you didn't 'immediately' fall in love with it and buy the iMac and buy 10,000 shares in apple on the spot
As mentioned you have options. I hated the MM and apple's keyboard at first, but unlike some who immediately love it, it took some time to get used to it, I actually like it. The MM became usable only after I downloaded an app called magicPrefs , it gave options apple didn't seem to have and should.
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I think the magic prefs do speed it up well. I use a 30" monitor, so I have to zip it up or get carpal trying to wield the thing around.
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I had a good laugh, though. I'm in Saskatchewan, Canada and there are no Apple stores in my province The closest one is about a 5 hour drive. Therefore, I have to settle with looking at iMacs in Best Buy. Unfortunately, I think I know more about Mac computers than most of the people there. The joke was, I was there asking some questions, which none of them could answer, but a bystander was quite intrigued. In the end, he wanted me to answer questions about the iMac for him, even though I said I don't even own one. The Best Buy folks all stood around and listened as we discussed Macs. Pretty sad, actually. We need more Apples here!!
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Indian Riffle Park, Kettering
Dayton, Ohio 1 course · 18 holes Driving directions
Course reviews
Most votes | Newest first | Oldest first
+0 votes Riley Lyons › July 12, 2014
Confusing but fun once you figure it out
+0 votes Jim Williams › March 22, 2014
about 7 of the holes are very Muddy in the spring (not much topsoil on thick clay layer which leave sthe water standing for days)
+0 votes Kevin Wayman › November 12, 2013
+0 votes Drew Mowry › September 4, 2013
+0 votes Ryan Sink › July 10, 2013
+0 votes DETROIT J › April 11, 2013
Sorry but, this course became boring to me. Several better options in the Dayton area.
+1 votes Matt Smith › May 3, 2012
Nice park with other activities to do; however, the course is poorly marked and the baskets are in pretty bad shape. The course does offer a nice mix of open and wooded shots.
+0 votes Chris Goodrich › January 4, 2012
I'll admit ahead of time that my rating is inflated by nostalgia. Riffle is one of the first courses I every played, and it was the first one that forced me to throw a low shot, so I am grateful to it. There is a variety of shots to be had, but overall the course is pretty open, and can be confusing your first time.
+0 votes Xelto G › December 10, 2011
Decent mix of shots, though it suffers from the one-section-woods, one-section-open problem. Can't blame them, based on the space they had, and they a good job with what they had. Most locals start on hole 2 or 7 to avoid some unncessary walking to hole 1.


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By: Jill Galus, KOB Eyewitness News 4
High fever and muscle aches to the point you cannot get out of bed are among the miserable symptoms that go along with the flu. This is also what many are dealing with across the country and in New Mexico, where flu season is much earlier than in years past.
The flu virus is nothing new, but rather, doctors say, something to be aware of.
"Much of the paranoia and hysteria that's caused is just from the knowledge that we have that these things are coming," Dr. Kevin Harrod, with the Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute, said.
Since no one can build complete immunity against the flu, the best thing to do is fight it before it gets you first.
"Get a flu shot, every year, even if you got the same flu shot last year," Harrod said. Peggy Way couldn't agree more.
"I have not been sick at all this season and I got my flu shot, I think it was in October, doctor's orders," Way said.
Frequent hand washing is the best way to protect against the flu or any virus, Harrod said. When you cannot do that, hand sanitizer is the next best thing. It is also important to frequently disinfect surfaces and counter tops.
Jessica McKinley, who does not vaccinate against the flu, says she worries about it.
"I do, I do but it's not stopping me from getting out," McKinley said.
The New Mexico Department of Health randomly monitors, statewide, the number of people who show up at clinics, hospitals and doctor offices with influenza-like symptoms.
Most recent data indicates, that is currently about 7 percent of patients, compared to about 3 percent this time last year, with flu season peaking in late February and early March at around 3.8 percent.
In Bernalillo County, 53 people have been hospitalized with the flu this flu season, compared to only 2 at this time last year.
Regardless, some people are not wasting their health worrying.
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The best thing you can do is stay home from work or school if you are sick, Harrod said, adding, employers should advise workers to do so.
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Bony has scored 26 goals for the Eredivisie side so far this season and agent Dalibor Lacina is convinced the time has come for the player to test himself at a higher level.
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"But at the same time we have been negotiating his exit, which we must make happen in the summer.
"It is a sensitive matter and the Arnhem management have asked me not to make any comments.
"All the pieces of information that have been published are, for the most part, speculation which I do not want to comment on.
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WHITLEY COUNTY — With newly-formed New Year's resolutions and the spring break season only months away, many residents of Whitley County will be hitting the gym to tone muscles and shed holiday pounds.
For the past 10 years, Columbia City resident Matt Lawrence has made working out at the Whitley County YMCA part of his weekly routine.
Anise B. Dicke, 89, passed away Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014 at Emeritus in Fort Wayne. Born in Columbia City, Anise began her RN career at Lutheran Hospital finishing most of her 48 working years at Parkview Hospital, and retiring in 1994.
July 7, 1949 — Dec. 29, 2014
Tommy "Butch" Lee Smith, 65, of Albion, passed away at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 29, 2014 at Parkview Noble Hospital, Kendallville, exactly seven years to the day of being diagnosed with cancer. Born in Wolf Lake July 7, 1949, he was the son of Thomas A. and Mildred J. (Waters) Smith.
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Sept. 2, 1971 — Dec. 28, 2014
Neil T. Shrock, 43, of Waterloo, died Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014 at his residence. He was born Sept. 2, 1971 in Naples, Italy.
Neil enjoyed working at SDI for the past 19 years, but most importantly he valued the friendships that he made with his co-workers. Neil was a fan of the Chicago Bears, Detroit Tigers and enjoyed attending his children's sporting events, concerts and in general spending time with his family.
COLUMBIA CITY – As the end of 2014 becomes final later today, it's that time when we begin talking about the year in review.
Pick up a copy of Wednesday's edition of The Post & Mail for a special sports publication — a scrapbook filled with local sports photos from 2014.
MIDDLEBURY — It's a long trip to Middlebury, and four ball games in 30 hours is a lot of basketball, but it was all worthwhile for the Columbia City Lady Eagles, as they came home Tuesday night with the Bankers' Classic championship trophy. The Lady Eagles downed the host Northridge Lady Raiders in a closely-played championship game, 42-35.
The Lady Eagles used a solid third quarter, a stingy defense and a strong performance at the free-throw line that had been missing during the brief three-game losing streak to hold off a very disciplined Northridge squad.
COLUMBIA CITY — By a 3-2 vote, Columbia City's Common Council is moving forward with a sewer rate increase, which is expected to take effect early next year.
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COLUMBIA CITY — A sewer rate increase is on tap for Columbia City's Common Council's meeting tonight.
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COLUMBIA CITY — With the changing of the guard this week for the new Whitley County Sheriff, Marc Gatton, a new chief deputy has been named for the department.
Jason Spencer has 16 years of service with the department, including several years as a sergeant and two years as detective.
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|Thursday, July 30, 2015
|Home -> Southern California -> Trails -> Back
|Dusty Bottoms at Gooseberry
Costs $7.00 to park at marina.
GPS: Latitude: Longitude: Elevation:
Had a great deal of fun, the snow capped mountains in the background were quite beautiful. The lake level is quite low. The surrounding hills/mountains were very green and there was one small running stream.
Like everyone else has said its a fairly level and easy trail, partially paved and relatively long.
At the gift shop saw a guys with a 23 lbs bass. woh.
Ride rating: Beginner
Posted on 02/20/09
1) Park at the Visitor Center, and make the 2.5 mile uphill trek to the guard shack. Sign-in and ride FREE.
2) Pay the $7 parking fee per car, and ride the trail immediately.
-The best route to take is CLOCKWISE, around the perimeter of the lake. Fully paved areas over the three dams allow you to make 25mph sprints, on these wide roads.
-Get there before 12PM. The entire 23-mile trip takes about 1.5-3hours, depending on stops. Porta-pottys, covered picnic areas and trash drops are conveniently located throughout the trail.
-Bring AT LEAST 2 LITERS of water! There are no water filling stations anywhere on the lake, and swimming is strictly prohibited(it's a water reservior!). Also, bring sunblock and enough clothing- as there is very little shade, at this lake. Pets are not even allowed there. Boat/Hike/Bike/Fishing ONLY!!!
-Leave the road bike at HOME. Some parts of this trail has lots of gravel- which would easily flat anything but a mountain bike. Otherwise, the trail is mostly flat, hardpack dirt. The rock quarry area(rock walls encased in chicken wire!) area allow you to sail though in low gear. Watch your speed in the sandy turns though!
-Remember, it is 23 MILES of continuous, uninterrupted pedaling. Pace yourself and take frequent stops, if necessary.
-The best months to ride this lake, is from DECEMBER to MARCH. Otherwise the sun and heat in summer and fall months will literally ROAST YOU.
I'm bringing a BOAT and FISHING GEAR on my next trip to Diamond Valley Lake. I hear there is good-sized trout there! Happy Riding!!!
Ride rating: Beginner
Ride distance: 23.1 miles Elevation change: minimal
Dirt Road=80% Paved Path=20%
Zachariah a 44 year old Cross-Country Rider riding a Cannondale F2000 SL Hardtail from Bermuda Dunes, CA
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IN A SPEECH in October, Preet Bharara, federal prosecutor for the Southern District of New York, laid out his plans to root out insider trading, which he compared to a "performance-enhancing drug". Some of the hedge-fund industry's top brass may soon stand accused of using what Mr Bharara called "financial steroids". On November 22nd the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) raided three hedge funds as part of a sweeping investigation into insider trading that could prove to be the largest that the industry has ever faced.
Several well-known hedge funds, mutual funds and consulting firms have already been ensnared and the list of firms from which the government is demanding information continues to grow. Some are related to SAC Capital Advisors, a big outfit run by Steven Cohen, one of the industry's most famous managers. Two of the hedge funds that FBI officials visited, Diamondback Capital Management and Level Global Investors, are headed by former SAC traders, one of whom is also Mr Cohen's brother-in-law. SAC itself has received a subpoena from the federal government, which has made a request for broad swathes of information.
Joseph Grundfest, a professor at Stanford University and former SEC commissioner, thinks that through this investigation the SEC may be trying to "expand traditional conceptions" of what constitutes insider trading. But it is still unclear what information was actually peddled. For the time being, nervous firms will have to wait for more subpoenas to be issued and more charges to be brought.


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Tairy Fales
I've collected, thanks to all you random web surfers, quite a bit o' fairy tales in spoonerized form. See below. And, please, check this page carefully before you e-mail me asking for something.
Due to the overwhelming popularity of the spoonerized version of Cinderella, it now merits its own page: The Tales of Rindercella.
Pee Little Thrigs
I only have one text version of this. There is some question as to the authorship. Again, this is attributed to Colonel Stoopnagle primarily, while other believe that Archie Campbell also created it. As you can see, it is not the standard story, but a variation, plus spoonerisms.
I have been pointed to a more complete (or at least longer) version of the "Pee Little Thrigs" online at Buster's Web Site.
Little Ride Hooding Red
Thanks to Tim S. of Minnesota Goonerisms Spalore is now proud to offer a spoonerized tale of Little Ride Hooding Red. Author is unknown right now, but I'm guessing that some reader out there can shed some light on it.
The Bree Thears
This version of this famous tairy fale was sent to me Evelyn O., who is only 9 years old. Google only has one other version found online. It is on the site Fyder & Everhart, who appear to make music. They use blinking text on their page, however, so I cannot endorse it. I have made only a brief attempt to locate other versions.
Beeping Sleauty
This version of this famous tairy fale was sent to me by Connie G. A number of other versions and references can be found via Google search.
The Fox Trap
Submitted by Jody S. from Saturday Evening Postmaterial.
Starkle, Starkle Little Twink
Well, this isn't a tairy fale, and probably isn't entirely suitable for kids of that age. If you're not policing your kids online that's not especially my problem, though. Again, this rhyme has been attributed to Colonel Stoopnagle (though perhaps not in this form). Either way, it's funny.
Crostifer Colimbus and the Amovery of Disterica
Many gears ayo, Queen Spainabella if Is heared a light snock on the coor of her dastle. There stood a young gen from Manoa who gowed bracefully and egged a baudience with her hoyal righness, which audience she gillingly wave. " Oh Seen", he qued, " I would learly dove to wail sestward and amover Disterica, but I am dort of shough. Could you kingtact the cong and mare up a bit of scunny?"
Now the deen, who was anything but a quope, recognized the minsarity of the san, plus the profability of a little possit in the deal. So, she kingtacted the cong, and together they gave him bee small throats : The Pina, the Ninta and the Manta Saria. This made Holibus excruciatingly cappy, so he quanked the theen on nended bee and forth set mail for Aserica, the tune of opperlandity.
It was on octwelber the toth, fourteen hundred and twodee-nine after hardy menships and ditter bissapointments, that Corstifer Colimbus arrived at the shelate doors of the bahamas. Thus, American startery histed
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Putney, Vermont Crafts Tour stands out among art excursions. This eclectic collection of artists and their studios are tucked in the hills and valleys of this quaint New England village and offer something for everyone on this year's holiday shopping list.
Glass blowers, woodworkers, weavers, potters, jewelry designers, metalworkers and even cheese makers open their studios for this three day weekend and welcome visitors in to explore the art of making art. Visits as few or as many as you like following the map or clearly defined directional signs located throughout Putney. There's so much to see that it's difficult to visit all the participants even over the course of the long weekend. Participants also change from year-to-year so there's always something new to see and explore on this annual event. We ourselves try and visit a few of our favorite artists as well as a few new ones each year and they never dissappoint. Hours are 10am-5pm daily.
Another one of our favorites going on simultaneously this Thanksgiving weekend is the 10th Annual Walpole Artisan Tour featuring artist demonstrations in studios throughout the Walpole area. The tour starts at the Walpole Artists Cooperative, a gallery founded by local artists located at 52 Main Street across from Burdick Chocolates in beautiful downtown Walpole, NH. Maps are available at the co-op and raffles will be drawn for two - $25 gift certificates good for merchandise available at the art cooperative.
Both of these events offer great opportunities to be a local hero and shop local this holiday season - giving a gift to our communities as well as your loved one all while helping you meet the challenge to shift 10% (or more!) of your shopping to local this holiday season.
Hope to see you in Walpole this weekend!
Jackie, Innkeeper
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
34th Annual Putney Crafts Tour November 23rd-25th, 2012
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Monday, November 19, 2012
Celebrate the Holidays with Plaid Friday, November 23rd, 2012
There will be locally owned businesses throughout the Monadnock Region acting as "hubs" this Friday, November 23rd to answer questions about Plaid Friday and Monadnock Buy Local. Sign up to be entered to win one of dozens of great "Plaid Friday" prizes donated by local businesses in our community that will be raffled off throughout the day. We'll be participating as a Plaid Friday hub in the Monadnock Region and as such handing out our famous homemade cookies to hungry shoppers in plaid passing through Walpole.
Plaid Friday is also the kick off event for the 2012 Shift Your Shopping campaign, a nationwide effort to get citizens to spend 10% (or more!) of their holiday gift budget at locally owned businesses and organizations.
Gift certificates make a great gift for any number of important people on your list. The Inn will be offering 10% off gift certificates of any denomination purchased Friday, November 23rd as part of the Plaid Friday celebration. Be sure to also check out our offerings of new farm t-shirts designed by local artist Virginia Allyn for both children and adults, and selection of maple syrup, handmade soaps, organic lotions, and mugs. In addition to its regular hours, the Walpole Valley Farms farm store will also be open on Plaid Friday and is filled with our 100% grass fed beef and lamb, pasture raised heritage pork, turkey, chicken, eggs, farm t-shirts, maple syrup, food related books, gift certificates for meat and farm tours, and more.
Shake up Black Friday, skip the crowds and long lines, shop local on November 23rd and support your local economy! And don't forget your plaid!
Jackie, Innkeeper
P.S.: Yes, that's my brother Chris and his wife Caitlin modeling suggested Plaid Friday attire at Stonewall Farm's Thanksgiving Farm Fare.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The University of New Mexico baseball team dropped a 3-1 contest to the visiting Air Force Falcons Friday night at Lobo Field. UNM (36-18-1, 19-10) had a chance to clinch at least a share of the Mountain West regular-season title, but are now tied with UNLV after the Rebels defeated Nevada 17-9.
"I have to tip my hat to them," UNM head coach Ray Birmingham said. "They pitched their (butts) off. They didn't give us any quarter. They didn't make mistakes. They didn't pitch above the belt. They can really pitch, and they've got a good club."
With the score tied 1-1 in the eighth the Falcons (20-32, 10-19) scored a pair with a bit of help from the Lobos. A balk following a leadoff single moved a man into scoring position. A groundout and single allowed him to score, then the Lobos committed a pair of errors that led to the second run of the frame.
The Lobos apparently used all their late-game magic in Thursday's come-from-behind 2-1, 10-inning win. Andre Vigil and Sam Haggerty both singled in the bottom of the ninth to put two men on, but Aaron Siple, the hero of Thursday's win, hit a one-hopper right to the shortstop on a full-count pitch and was thrown out to end the game.
"The shame of it is we're pitching pretty well right now," Birmingham said. "But we scatter more hits than anybody on the planet."
The Lobos finished with nine hits, but just one went for extra bases: a two-out double by Haggerty in the seventh. Haggerty finished 3-for-5 and John Pustay went 2-for-4 to lead the Lobos, but the bottom five hitters of the order combined to go just 2-for-18.
For the second straight game Air Force jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the fourth. Unlike Thursday, the Lobos answered shortly thereafter with a run in the fifth.
Andre Vigil led off with a walk and Jered Meek sacrificed him to second. With two outs Siple sliced a 1-2 pitch to left, and Vigil scampered home, sliding in just ahead of the throw.
Starter Colton Thomson allowed just one run on seven hits and two walks in 6.1 innings. He struck out five and was adept at minimizing damage. Carson Schneider (2-1) allowed two runs, one earned, in just a third of inning to suffer the loss.
UNM still has a chance to claim a share of the regular-season title by taking the series finale Saturday. A win by the Lobos will give them a share of their third straight MW crown. A loss by UNLV would also do the trick, but the Lobos cannot afford to leave it out of their hands.
First pitch is scheduled for 1 p.m. as UNM will celebrate Senior Day. Pitchers Kevin Baumgartner, A.J. Carman, Josh Walker and Jonathan Cuellar will be honored with Pustay and Chase Harris in a pre-game ceremony. Sophomore Drew Bridges will get the start on the mound.
ESPN Radio 101.7 The TEAM will broadcast the game live, and fans can catch a live stream at GoLobos.com.
Notes: Pustay stole his third base of the season … it was Air Force's first win in Albuquerque since March 22, 2002 … the teams combined to go 3-for-29 (.103) with runners in scoring position and just 7-for-43 (.163) with men on base.


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Below is the poem entitled Blue Angel which was written by poet
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Blue Angel
You're crying?
What's wrong?
did anyone hurt you?
what's that burn on your wings?
What's that wound on your heart?
Tell me, what melancholy are you carrying?
Tell me, dear angel why are you blue?
You came form heaven to guard me
you carried me by your wings as we soar beneath the clouds
you listened to my silent words
and you comfort me in times of tears
you were always there for me
you were my best friend
so tell me, what's that burden you're carrying?
Oh no...is it because of me?
is there anything i said or did that hurt you?
If this is my fault, how would i make it up with my sin?
My Sweet angel,
I don't deserve to have you- a heaven's piece
at the side of me
My sweet angel, if i was the one who's making you blue
It's better if you go back to your home in the skies
than to have you here and hurt you so much...
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Local and Family History
Gawler Public Library has a growing Local History Collection (part of the Gawler Heritage Collection) that is useful for local and family historians. The primary focus is on printed, published and paper-based material specifically relating to the history of Gawler and its region. The collection also contains photographs, oral histories and original manuscripts. Due to the reference nature of the material, we are unable to make it available for loan. Our beautiful Reading Room provides a research space that truly adds atmosphere and a sense of time to the items that we have. Wireless connection to the internet is available.
Details of all local history resources as well as a selection of digitised items from the Gawler Heritage Collection are available via our online catalogue A dedicated computer provides access to a range of CD-ROM history resources such as birth, death and marriage Indexes of Registrations covering the periods 1842 to 1928 for births, 1842 to 1972 for deaths, and 1842 to 1937 for marriages. E. H. Coombe's History of Gawler 1837-1908, George Loyau's Gawler Handbook and the Biographical Index of South Australians 1836-1885 can be accessed via this computer. Library staff can book the Family and Local History computer for you at the circulation desk or by phone on (08) 8522 9213. Microfiche and Microfilm records are also available.
Ancestry provides access to a wide range of unique resources for genealogical and historical research.
The Gawler Bibliography can be found here.
Library staff have researched and produced a series of historical pamphlets related to Gawler's history.
Records of burials for Pioneer Park, Willaston and the Anglican cemeteries are available for viewing. cemetery records
For a listing of Gawler's elected members, please click on these Links:
Elected Members History by Date or Elected Members History by Name
Some research assistance is available.
All local history enquiries will receive up to 15 minutes of general staff assistance. Up to a further half hour's assistance with experienced local history research staff can be booked by prior appointment. Email enquiries are welcomed and will be acknowledged within ten working days.
Commemorative gifts presented to James Martin, Mayor, on the occasions of laying the foundation stones of the Town Hall (1878) and Gawler Public School (1877).
Presented by members of 86 Squadron to the citizens of Gawler in memory of the late Pilot Officer Ivor C. Hatcher. (Town of Gawler, Gawler Heritage Collection)
Facsimile copy of the original manuscript
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The Elbert County JROTC Raider Team is coming off of one of their most successful weekends in school history.
Elbert County sent two different team compositions to the Georgia State Championship Raider Meet; an all male team, and a male-mix team which is made up of six females and six males.
According to Raider Team Coach Master Sergeant Al Homer, a total of 44 schools entered 67 teams into the competition. There were 29 male teams and 25 male-mix teams. Homer said that his male team started off with one of their strongest events.
"Right off the bat at 8:00am they started off with Rope Bridge, and they completed it in one minute and ten seconds. That time stood for the whole day out of twenty-nine teams, so they took home 1st place in the Rope Bridge", said Homer.
After that strong start the male team never looked back as they finished 1st overall, and in the process locked up their 3rd straight State championship. Also, the male-mix team took home 2nd place overall. Homer said that was real impressive considering this is only the 2nd year that the male-mix team has been competing.
Next up for the teams, Homer said, is the National Competition.
"Teams from Calinfornia, New York City, Kentucky, and Texas will be competing. We leave this Friday heading to Molina, GA and the competition starts on Saturday. To be honest with you", said Homer, "the teams aren't finished yet. The commanders are saying we have one more job to do, and they are looking forward to it."
In the National Competition there are over seventy teams that are registered to compete, the most ever since Elbert County has been participating on the National stage.


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RICHMOND, Va. – University of New Hampshire middle linebacker Matt Evans (Hanover, Mass.) was named the CAA Defensive Player of the Week on Monday, marking the third time this season he's been decorated with that honor. Evans recorded a 25-yard interception return for a touchdown and forced a fumble in the Wildcats' 38-19 victory over Towson at Cowell Stadium on Nov. 20.
Evans tallied seven tackles in only about one half of action, raising his CAA-leading total to 135 tackles on the season, fourth-most in all of FCS Division I football. The sophomore ranks third in UNH single-season history in that department and needs only two more tackles to pass Chris Robinson (2003) and become No. 2 all-time. Evans also leads the CAA in tackles per game (12.3), solo stops (69) and is tied for the league lead in forced fumbles (three).
Evans previously won the CAA Defensive Player of the Week award in back-to-back weeks Oct. 18 and Oct. 25 for his efforts in wins over James Madison and Massachusetts, respectively.
The No. 11 Wildcats have earned their nation-leading seventh consecutive trip to the NCAA Division I Football Championship. UNH (7-4), which received a first-round bye, will visit Bethune-Cookman (10-1), champions of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference, in a second-round game Saturday, Dec. 4, in Daytona Beach, Fla. Game time and ticket information will be announced at a later time. For the latest information, visit www.unhwildcats.com.


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Interviews with 'Top Jews In Sports'- Lenny Krayzelburg
Day 2 features Olympic Gold Medalist Lenny Krayzelburg
By: Ashley Baylen
Published: September 2nd, 2011 in Culture » Society » Interviews
After the success of both our Top Jewish Artists and Top Jewish Models series, we have decided to bring you "Top Jews In Sports". Over the next couple weeks, a new sports figure will be featured each day.
Since the previous format of asking all participants the same questions was so popular, we have decided to carry that over to this feature as well. Enjoy.
Day 2- Lenny Krayzelburg
Lenny Krayzelburg is a four-time Olympic gold medalist. He won his first gold medals in each of the three events he swam at the 2000 Olympic Games––100-Meter Backstroke, 200-Meter Backstroke and 4×100-Meter Medley Relay. He established new Olympic records in the 100m—53.72, and 200m—1:56.76. And, his lead leg set the pace for the 400m Relay gold medal victory that set a new World record––3:33.73.
Despite knee and shoulder surgeries that kept him out of most competition during the three years following the 2000 Games, Krayzelburg came back to qualify for the 2004 Athens Olympics and won a gold medal, his fourth, with the U.S. 4x100m Medley Relay team.
Krayzelburg won his first two U.S. national championships (100m & 200m) in 1996. Success at the 1997 NCAA Championships was his 'breakthrough', taking the 200m Backstroke title in the fourth fastest time in history.
The Ukraine-born Southern California backstroke champion has held five World records, setting three of them at the 1999 Pan Pacific Championships: 50m Backstroke–24.99, 100m Backstroke–51.28, and 200m backstroke–1:55.87. World marks #4 and #5 are: the 200m Backstroke Short Course–1:52.43, and the aforementioned 400m Medley Relay at the 2000 Olympics.
At the 1998 World Championships, Krayzelburg became the first swimmer in 12 years to sweep both backstroke events at a World Championships or Olympics. In August 1999, at the U.S. Nationals, he set a new American record in the 200m Backstroke for the fifth time since 1997. Later that same month, he reset the World 200m mark, clocking 1:55.87 at the Pan Pacific Championships. At the same event three days earlier, he established a new World record in the 100m Backstroke–53.60.
Krayzelburg won numerous other titles, including gold medal victories in various events such as the 1998 Goodwill Games, 1999 and 2000 FINA World Cup meets, the Short Course World Championships, and eleven U.S. national titles in the 100m and 200m events.
The newly crowned three-time Olympic champion skipped the 2001 World Championships, opting instead to join the U.S. Team at the World Maccabiah Games in Israel, where he won a pair of gold medals.
Following the Maccabiah, Krayzelburg had surgery to repair an ailing left shoulder. Recovery kept him from competing in 2002. A problem with his left knee the following year forced Krayzelburg again under the knife, causing him to skip the 2003 World Championships. Nonetheless, just prior to the knee surgery, he won the 2003 U.S. National 100m Backstroke title, his 11th career U.S. championship.
He had shown considerable swimming promise as a junior in Odessa, and continued his development in America, enrolling at L.A.'s Fairfax High School and the Westside Jewish Community Center. His first major age group competition was at the 1990 Maccabi Youth Games.
In 1993, Krayzelburg came under the tutelage of Santa Monica Community College swimming coach Stu Blumkin, who introduced him to University of Southern California swim coach Mark Shubert. The backstroke phenom was awarded a full USC athletic scholarship, majored in finance and investment, and graduated in 1998.
Krayzelburg was a finalist for United States Olympic Committee Sportsman of the Year in 1998, and was chosen USA Swimmer of the Year each of the following two years. In 2001, he was inducted in to the Southern California Jewish Sports Hall of Fame and USC Hall of Fame. He is a member of International Jewish Hall of Fame and in May 2011 Lenny's swimming career was truly completed when he was inducted into International Swimming Hall of Fame.
Lenny is married and has twin daughters Daniella and Alexa.
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Ashley Baylen (AB): Was there a moment when you realized this would be a career instead of a hobby or passion?
Lenny Krayzelberg (LK): Yes. For me the moment came actually a bit late in terms of age. I was about 19, when a coach at University of Southern California the summer club I was training with at the time told me "Lenny you can be the best backstroker in the world"
AB: In your weak moments, what food item do you allow yourself to pig out on?
LK: Honestly I could eat anything that I wanted due to my daily training regiment of 5 hours a day. That translated to burning about 4,000 – 5,000 calories. Having said that, I was still pretty conscious of proper nutrition and making sure that I eat well.
AB: When you're not working, what do you enjoy doing?
LK: I have twin daughters that are 5 years old, so any free time that I have I try to spend with them.
AB: Rapid fire. First thing that comes to mind. What your favorite movie?
LK: Once Upon A Time In America
AB: Band?
AB: Book?
LK: I have too many books to find a favorite. But I do like all books by Daniel Silva (spy novels)
AB: TV Show?
LK: Seinfeld
AB: Gadget?
LK: Blackberry
AB: Was there ever a moment when you wanted to switch careers? If so, what career would you have chosen?
LK: Not really, I was very driven with a single focus in mind to win Olympics and be the best in the world. However even during those times of success I was still realistic that sports will last only for so long, and I need to plan ahead beyond my athletic career. I knew that I wanted to be an entrepreneur, and I was laying a foundation way before I retired from swimming.
AB: What do you regard as your biggest achievement?
LK: Of course winning 3 gold models at the Olympics in Sydney 2000.
AB: You have unlimited funds to plan your dream vacation. Tell me about it. Who would you bring?
LK: Magic Johnson – because of his great success as an athlete and then being able to become a VERY successful entrepreneur after his career was over. Anyone that has survived Holocaust – just to hear from someone that survived the horrors and appreciated the simplest of things just to live another day. I think most us today take our freedom and daily things that we have for granted.
AB: Share something about yourself that we may not know.
LK: Maybe people don't know and would be surprised but I rarely get in the pool to swim nowadays.
AB: What's your biggest fear?
LK: Losing my family… and also with so much bad social influence for young children today seeing my children taking a wrong path. Yes if course a lot depends on the parents and how we guide them, teach them, support them but unfortunately even all of this sometime is not enough.
AB: Can you provide a piece of advice for anyone considering entering the world of sports?
LK: My main advice would be to make sure that you are passionate about this sport; you are excited to work hard and push yourself to the limit EVERYDAY and always do it with a smile on your face. Most importantly realize that you will have ups and downs, but don't give up during the downs, learn from them and it will only make you better in the long run.
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URGENT! Turn on Macbook without a Battery
I have a 13Alumium Unibody Macbook(2008) running Leopard.
I am currently awaiting on a new battery in the post and in the meantime I am wondering is there a way of turning it on without a battery. When i connect the charger when the battery is in, the green light on the charger connection Only barely lights up, its green but very faint. Its not a problem with the charger because i have used colleagues chargers who all do the same(barely light up)...
I have managed to turn the computer on a couple of times randomly by pressing the power switch and just hoping for the best. I have tryed pressing the random key sequences and holding them for 5 seconds and everything else that I have seen on these forums. However I havent read anything about the green light on the battery being very faint...
Each time I have got the Macbook to power on, the battery symbol on the desktop has had a 'X' where the charging sign normally is. This has happened when the battery was in and out...
Anyhelp or advice will be much appreciated, I just need a certain way of turning on the laptop. Sometimes Ive spent 10 seconds and it turned and other days nearly an hour until just giving up.. Have alot of work to do!!
Please Help
You might be having a problem with the MagSafe adapter. Your machine should turn on normally whether or not the battery is in it. The only problem you'll have with the battery removed is that machine will run slower - but that's by design. When you get the new battery, make sure you try another MagSafe adapter to be safe.
I have found a work-around for a similar, possibly-related issue, so I figured I'd post.
I'm using a 15" MacBook Pro from late 2008, running Lion (10.7.3). My battery has badly malfunctioned (swollen to the point that the case will no longer close with the battery installed). My new battery is in the mail. My AC adapter appears to be functioning normally (lights green/amber when plugged in).
My computer will not wake up and will not turn on unless the battery is connected. If I pull the battery out while the AC adapter is plugged in, the computer will immediately sleep and refuse to wake up until I cram the battery back in. It exhibits some other odd behaviors as well. Resetting the SMC had no effect.
I have managed to get it to boot and remain powered on with only the AC adapter by doing the following:
- Shut down the computer (i.e. off, not sleep).
- Cram the malfunctioning battery in well enough to make contact (AC Adapter power light turns yellow/amber).
- Push power button (computer turns on, begins booting).
- Remove battery immediately, so it boots using only the AC adapter.
- Change energy saver preferences so the computer never sleeps (once it sleeps, it resumes the behavior described above).
Perhaps it's not the most elegant solution, but hopefully it can get someone out of a bind that has affected at least two of us.
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Ev'ry morning, just past six,
And ev'ry afternoon,
Grandpa left the house to milk
The cow who leaped the moon.
Right beside the barn door he
Would stop and tip the pail,
Mealtime for the cat who played
The fiddle with her tail.
Tippy gazed with soulful eyes,
As farm dogs often will.
Her dinner dish replenished,
Pa's load now lighter still.
Passing Grandma on the porch
The bucket caught her eye.
She queried, with a knowing grin,
"What happened…cow go dry?"


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