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To commemorate a 490th birthday, you need a special party and the Trust for Historic Preservation has just such an event.
On Saturday, February 28 the Menéndez Noche de Gala, one of St. Augustine's most anticipated annual events will celebrate the birthday of the city's founder, Don Pedro Menéndez de Avilés. Born in 1519, don Pedro would be 490 years young this year. He will be with present in memory and spirit only, of course, but it's a great bash anyway.
The black tie or 16th century period attire party takes place in the magnificent three-tiered ballroom of the Lightner Museum where guests will gather surrounded by priceless art and sculpture to witness the resplendent decorations and colorful ceremonial entertainment. The event, now in its 13th year, has earned a tradition of elegance, with fine dining and dancing for all guests participating in the memorable evening.
As in the past, the evening promises to awaken the senses and dazzle the heartstrings of all who join in this enchanted pageantry of splendor and romance. Tickets are limited and must be obtained in advance. Cost for the Noche de Gala is $160.00 for members of the City of St. Augustine Heritage Fund and $185.00 for non-members. For the cocktails only event, the cost is $35.00 per person.
This year's profits are dedicated to the restoration of the Flagler Fountain in the West Garden of the Government House.
Last year's profits were used to restore three paintings. To read the article, please click here.
For reservations or more information, please call the Department of Heritage Tourism at 904.825.5033.
Pedro Menéndez de Avilés, who led the expedition from Spain that founded the city of St. Augustine, was born in the city of Avilés, in the northern province of Asturias, in 1519. He rose from less than the noble origins and through his mastery of sailing attracted the attention of King Phillip II, who promoted him to command the Spanish fleet.
When Phillip decided to strengthen Spain's colonial presence in Florida and the Caribbean, he named Menéndez Governor of Cuba and Florida and assigned him responsibility to exterminate a French settlement on the St. Johns River, located on land claimed by Spain. Menéndez sailed from Cadiz, Spain on June 29, 1565, with eleven vessels and over 1,500 settlers and soldiers. After some preliminary skirmishing with the French ships, Menéndez founded St. Augustine on September 8, 1565 thus completing his mission by carrying out the King's orders.
In 1573, Menéndez returned to Spain to take command of a gigantic fleet that Phillip was preparing for a naval strike against England and the Netherlands. Menéndez died suddenly, however, at Santander on September 17, 1574, before he could accomplish his last mission for the King.
A statue of Pedro Menéndez de Avilés stands prominently atop a high pedestal in front of the historic Alcazar Hotel, which now contains the municipal offices of the City of St. Augustine and the Lightner Museum. A gift of the people of Avilés in 1972, the sculpture is an exact replica of the statue that stands near the tomb of Menéndez in his ancestral home of Avilés.
In addition to recognizing Menéndez's birthday, the Noche de Gala has become the city's annual celebration of its 16th century roots in Spanish culture. Alone among cities in the United States which date their founding and continuous existence from the 1500s, St. Augustine recognizes the significant role that Spain played in the colonization and settlement of the nation. The Noche de Gala emphasizes the city's unique claims upon American history and celebrates the contributions to our nation's cultural heritage that the Spanish people have made.
The cultural ties to Spain are emphasized even more by official governmental representatives who regularly attend the event, including the Consul General of Spain in Miami, representing the Government of Spain, and delegations from Menéndez's hometown of Avilés, Spain.
St. Augustine was the capital of the only colony in the United States settled by people who spoke Spanish and did not share English traditions. It is that distinction which sets St. Augustine apart from all other urban places in the nation.
The City of St. Augustine produces the Noche de Gala through its Department of Heritage Tourism. The department administers the city's decade long program of preservation, restoration, and interpretation of numerous historic sites. The department's primary mission is preserving the historic resources entrusted in the city by the State of Florida, the maintenance and expansion of the interpretation program centered on those resources, and the pursuit of the program to restore a significant part of the colonial city. In accomplishing this mission, the department must generate support for historic preservation from private sources that value the city's historic resources, especially resources that reflect the historical and cultural contributions of Spain and Spanish speaking people.
The department manages the Colonial Spanish Quarter Museum, an interactive living history museum containing nine structures located in the heart of St. Augustine's famed Restoration Area on St. George St.
The museum annually attracts some 30,000 students from throughout Florida. The Department also exhibits a 3,000 square-foot museum of archaeology and history in Government House.


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Using Parameters in SQL Statements
By jfbrown on Oct 03, 2005
When you wish to execute a select statement containing WHERE criteria that changes from request to request, there are two typical approaches:
- use input parameters within the statement. For example, set your rowset's command is "select a,b,c from mytable where xyzzy = ?". Each "?" represents a single value.
Then set the input parameter in your code:
rowset.set Object(1, qvalue ) ; // parameter numbers start at 1.
- build the sql command at runtime
String command = "select a, b, c from mytable" ; // stash this constant value somewher
command + " where xyzzy = " + qValue.toString() ) ;
In general, use parameters whenever possible. Creator always executes the rowset's command by using a java.sql.PreparedStatement. PreparedStatements are compiled (prepared) by the JDBC driver or database and accept input parameters so they can be reused with different data. This reuse improves performance of your application.
However, for any specific situation, you may need to build your command at runtime. If you do, keep in mind that the rowset's command should be valid sql and have the same columns that you plan to have at runtime. This allows the creator design time to determine column names for binding. At runtime, you can set the rowset's command property to just about anything - just make sure any bound columns are included in the query.
Input parameters do have shortcomings. Common issues are::
- runtime query performance. For example, the database's query optimizer may come up with a poor query plan when one uses "wumpus like ?" compared to "wumpus like 'big%'".
- IN comparisons. Until runtime, you may not know how many values will exists - "xyzzy IN ( ?,?)" or "xyzzy IN (?, ?, ?, ?)"
Most of this isn't specific to Creator, as we use plain old JDBC to prepare and execute the statements.
Where do I call setObject()?
Before the rowset is executed or re-executed. Exactly where is up to you and your application.
What object type do I pass to setObject()?
To be safe, use the java object type corresponding to the database's type - here's where you need to know a little bit about JDBC.
How can I share the SQL between the rowset's command property if I'm building the actual statement at runtime?
Often you want the SQL's column list -select a,b,c form mytable - to be in the rowset's command. At runtime, you'll append the WHERE clause. The rowset's command property is initially set in the bean's constructor (open the code folded section called "Creator-managed Component Initialization" to see it). So later in the constructor, save a copy of the command into a property. You'll also need to create that property.

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I'm currently using Debian 6 with Xfce desktop, and I can't find any setting to make Thunar sort files properly; i.e., by ASCII order. I haven't been able to turn up anything via search engines either. Is there a setting in some config file somewhere that will do this?
The normal thing to try is setting
In that bug, the suggestion is to set MiscCaseSensitive to True in
I don't know if that sorts symbols first or not, but it might help.
I click on the column header, "Name", and it sorts alphanumerically. You could go into Preferences and unselect "Sort folders before files" to have the entire list sorted (instead of grouped).


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With the popularity of social media websites, many people wonder how to make long distance relationships work. With these websites, you can easily connect with people from your local area as well as with others that live very far away from you.
Obviously, when you find someone special that you connect with on a deeper level, it is natural to want to spend as much quality time with them as possible.
Here are three tips to be able to make the relationship work.
- Schedule Time With Them. Just as in with someone that lives in the same neighborhood as you, it is important to schedule time with them either on the phone or via visual chat such as Skype or Facetime. As with any good relationship, spending time together is a critical ingredient in order to make it work.
- Communication Is Critical. Being in a relationship already takes work from both parties, but being in a long distance relationship puts extra pressure along with it. You can't simply drive over to their house to talk things out in person or simply desire a warm hug. If you are feeling uncomfortable about any part of your relationship, it is always best to communicate your thoughts with the other person. You may be surprised to learn that the other person may share your same feelings. A simple text every now and then to let the other person know you are thinking of them can go a long way.
- Find A Way to Spend Time Together. Talking on the phone is one thing, however, spending time with each other in person on a regular basis is mandatory to make the relationship work. Each person should take turns traveling to see the other person so both show the other that that are serious about making it work. If that is difficult to do, meet in a neutral location that is halfway to the other person. The bottom line is that if you don't find a way to personally spend time with them, the relationship will quickly fizzle out.
Even though long distance relationships have challenges, you can always find a way to make it work if you want to bad enough.


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The job description mentioned that the Games Test Organization is currently collaborating with 343 Industries, the development team responsible for "Halo 5." The job applicants need major experience when it comes to online services and technologies, suggesting that the sequel may feature some kind of web features for the Xbox One, computer and mobile platforms. Once employed, they are expected to create automatic testing solutions. You can find the first paragraph of the job listing from the Microsoft Careers page below:
The Games Test Organization (GTO) is working with 343 Industries on creating new and innovative companion experiences for the Halo Universe. We are creating a best in class experience for fans to dive deeper into the Halo games, story, products, and community across the web, Xbox One, and mobile platforms. We are seeking a self-motivated SDET with significant experience in web technologies and services. If you are excited about creating smart automated testing solutions and working on an entertainment product that has a large, rabid fan base, then this may be the role for you.
"Halo 5" was announced last summer by Bonnie Ross, the general manager at 343 Industries. A computer-generated trailer was shown for the first-person shooter, featuring Master Chief wondering through a desert before being confronted by a giant mechanical creature. The studio stated that the video game is going to target a clip of 60 frames per second along with offloading the a few computations to the Azure cloud servers. You can find a photo of the announcement at the E3 2013 press conference from the official Xbox Facebook page with the image attached to the top of this article.
Microsoft is expected to announce more details on the software product at E3 2014 in June. "Halo 2 Anniversary" is also heavily rumored for the event. The remastered port, which may come with an invite for the "Halo 5" multiplayer beta, is speculated to come out later this year for the Xbox One. Recent reports also suggested that the fifth numbered installment won't be coming out until next year.
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The CARAs use the internet to allow people all over the world to assist in the nominating and judging process. By using the web, we can get more people involved, and simultaneously guarantee consistently high-quality judging.
In order to join a nominating committee for the CARAs, any person may apply using the application form on this website no later than November 27.
S/he must have adequate a cappella experience and knowledge , have no relations/conflicts of interest with any competing groups in the category(ies) in which s/he is working, and s/he must be committed to impartiality . Judges and nominators can be anywhere in the world while they are performing their duties but they must be CASA members in order to participate. (If you wish to apply, you may purchase a CASA membership at the following page: www.casa.org/individual_membership.)
A diverse subset of the individuals from the pool of applicants will be chosen as judges. Qualifications may include superior musicianship, a cappella experience and knowledge, and recording or production experience. We take the qualifications of our judges very seriously in an effort to maintain the prestige of the CARAs. These positions require a lesser time commitment than do the nominating positions (because there is significantly less music to which you must listen) but is reserved for individuals who have demonstrated the highest level of proficiency in the a cappella domain.
All eligible albums will be uploaded to our secure site as they become available: no later than December 31 of the awarding year. By January all albums within an assigned category will be listened to by no less than five and no more than twenty nominators. Nominators will have the ability to choose as many albums/tracks as they see fit to nominate in each category. Once all albums are received on December 31, nominators will be asked to go through their selections and pare down their choices as necessary after hearing all available options. At this time nominations can be added, removed, or otherwise changed, as the circumstances dictate. On January 20, nominations are frozen and nominations are tallied. The four or five albums and tracks in each category with the most nominations are considered the official nominations and are published on February 1. If there is a tie, e-mail discussion between coordinators and nominators will determine the contested spot(s).
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2008 U.S. Armed Forces Pankration Invitational
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52 Area Fitness Center
Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California
General Information:
- This Tournament is open to all Active duty members of the U.S. Armed Forces.
- Reservists who are assigned to a drilling unit may also participate.
- Licensed Professional Mixed Martial Arts Fighters are prohibited from entering.
- Tournament is hosted and promoted by MCCS, Camp Pendleton and sponsored by The Compound MMA.
- Two Skill Levels - Beginner (one year or less Martial Arts training) and Open (Over one year Martial Arts training)
- Weight Classes - 130 lbs; -140 lbs; -150 lbs; -160 lbs; - 175 lbs; - 190 lbs; - 205 lbs; - 230 lbs & over 230 lbs.
- There are no Women's divisions at this time. Please contact us if you are a Female and wish to compete.
- All divisions are double elimination with a consolation bracket to determine 3rd place.
Mandatory Equipment:
- Athletes must compete with MMA Style Gloves, a mouthpiece and Cup.
MMA Style gloves will be provided to athletes without their own.
-Other protective gear is optional: Elbow pads, Knee pads, Shin/ Shin & Instep guards, Wrestling Head Gear, Wrestling/ Martial Arts Shoes.
-MMA Fight Shorts with Rash guard are the recommended uniform.
-Athletes may also compete in Traditional Martial Arts attire, shorts or sweats without open pockets or metal, tight fitting T-Shirt or Wrestling singlet.
Tournament Information:
-All Athletes and Coaches must know and understand the rules of the tournament. A rules demo will be conducted the morning of the Tournament.
-Competitors may have a maximum of two coaches mat side. Coaches must stay in the designated area on the mat.
- Any violations may result in penalties against the fighter or removal from the tournament.
-All disrespectful conduct to include that of coaches will result in immediate disqualification from the tournament. Disrespectful conduct includes arguing with referees and officials and/ or intentionally trying to injure your opponent.
-All victorious competitors are required to sign their bout sheet after each match acknowledging the results are correct.
- Beginners will compete in 3 minute matches. Open will compete in 5 minute matches.
-See rules and regulations at www.fightleague.org/Rules.html [2]
- Each Division is limited to 8 competitors.
- Competitors must make weight or be removed from the bracket.
- All Competitors must pre-register. The first 8 to register for each bracket will get in.
- A lottery for open spots will be conducted the day of the tournament for those who did not make the first 8 on the bracket. To enter the lottery you must be present at the weigh in area at 0900 hrs on 17 May.
- There is no participation fee for this tournament.
Weigh In: Weigh in will be conducted at the 52 Area Fitness Center. A Valid Military ID will be required at weigh in.
Competitors have two options to weigh in.
16 May, 1800 – 2000 hrs
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Rules Demo:
A rules Demo will be conducted at 0930 hrs in the Competition area.
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Beginner Division: 1000 – 1400 hrs
Open Division: 1400 – 1800 hrs
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Have you ever wanted to build a pole barn by yourself? If your answer is "yes" then you're at the right place, all you have to do is follow the easy guide below.
1-Planning and Designing Phase:
First, you have to carefully plan out your barn. You must be able to find a good location to build your pole barn. The land needs to be solid and flat. Then, pick the kind of material you want to use, wood, metal, or both. It is important to take your budget into consideration when choosing the materials. It is known that a pole barn with a wooden frame and a steel roofing is very cost efficient. Also, you have to consider why you need to build a pole barn, are you going to use it as a shelter for horses or livestock? A storage room for your tools and equipment? Or a garage? The purpose of your barn determines what kind and how many rooms or stalls you will need inside your pole barn. Make a blueprint of your plans.
2-Measuring and Aligning:
Measure the area you are going to be building on. Measure, mark, then dig holes for your post holes. Once you think you are ready, purchase the needed materials to build a pole barn. You need to specify the exact measurements to the hardware assistant for the proper cut of your lumber, metal sheets and poles. You can always buy more than what you need, but that might be too costly for you. Besides, it's a pity to see excess materials go to waste. It's just like throwing away your hard-earned money. Place the posts in the holes and pour in concrete to anchor them in their places. Concrete will serve as good foundations when you build a pole barn.
3-Roof and Wall Installation:
If you are placing walls around your pole barn, now is the time to do that. The roofing must be installed according to the style of the roof you have chosen. There are basically four styles of roofs you can use to build a pole barn: Gable, Gambrel, Monitor, and Shed. There are a few others, but these four are the most common.
Floors are simple. You can use concrete, wood, or nothing. Yes, you can use what the pole barn was built on, dirt. Dirt is advisable to use when you are housing animals. Concrete is the best for any storage area.
If you do not like to build from scratch, you can still make your own barn with prefabricated parts from different companies. The only trouble you might have is when the pieces are not compatible with each other. Another option is to buy quality pole barn kits from companies that make ready-to-assemble barns. Or, if you want to be completely free of hassle and just sit back and relax, you can hire a contractor to build a pole barn for you. You can have them custom build a pole barn according to your specifications or order a kit and have them assemble the pieces together for you. Usually, companies that sell kits also have their own contractors that you can hire for a price. Having your pole barn built by professionals will save you time and effort.
Making Horse Barn Plans
Horse barn plans are blueprints of stables built to shelter horses and store feed, tack, tools, and equipment. Making horse barn plans can be really simple to those who have had the experience of planning, designing and building horse barns. But for those who have not had any, making horse barn plans may be quite a challenge. There are many factors you need to consider when making horse barn plans.
What are the important things to consider when making horse barn plans?
1-How much space you have on your site?
It is probably safe to assume that if customers own horses they own a huge lot maybe more than an acre. If you have a large empty part of your lot, then the only limit to the size of your barn is how much money you can spend to build the building. But if you are a bit tight on land, then you have to plan out your barn so that it still fits all of your horses comfortably.
2-How many horses you are going to keep?
The size of the stables in horse barn plans must depend on the number of horses you are going to shelter. In addition to that, horse barn plans should also show allotted space for storage. If you do not have a separate shed, garage or barn to store hay, feed and horse tack in, you would need to make room for them in your horse barn. Make sure that in the horse barn plans, the flooring for the storage areas are elevated to keep the goods stored in them dry and protected from ground bugs.
3-What material are you going to use for your structure?
There are two types of materials you can use for your horse stable, this includes metal and wood. You can also combine them. You can use wood to make the poles and wrap the metal siding around them or use steel frames and inlay wood for the walls. It's really up to you and your budget. Metal is a lot cheaper than wood. Wood, although better aesthetically, costs a lot, so if you opt to use both materials at the same time, you might be able to save some money than just using all wood materials. If you use wood, you can stain or paint the walls. Common colors for stains are natural, chestnut and cherry.
4-What kind of flooring are you going to use?
With dirt floors, the best material you can use to keep your horses warm and comfortable is hay. If you plan to pour concrete on the ground, then you can place rubber mats over them inside the stalls. Rubber mats are soft and skid-proof.
5-What style and design do you want for the roof?
Two of the most common roof shapes you can indicate in horse barn plans are Gambrel and Gable. Gambrel allows more attic space, while gable does not. Every style of roof have their own pros and cons. Materials used to cover the roof are shingles or steel roofing.
If you have no idea how to make horse barn plans, it will be better to ask a horse barn construction expert to help you. Barn-building companies like Horizon Structures will be able to share more free information about making horse barn plans and construction. They also offer quality horse barn kits and horse barn plans that are readily available and make custom stables according to your specifications.


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Date: Thursday, April 12, 2001 12:59 AM
Hello there folks,
Jesus Christ graffiti looks great, sooths the sinners soul, and is a kind reminder of how much GOD loves all of us. Even you atheists.
Wishing you peace of mind and spiritual awakening,
Jeremy Biffert
British Columbia
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Date: Thursday, April 12, 2001 12:58 AM
Is there something inherent in the Christian religion that promotes bigotry?
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I've been encouraged to write an update. Sorry I haven't been on SP very much lately. I have SO much going on in my life right now that something had to give before I lost what's left of my mind. So I have had to let a lot of things go that aren't things that absolutely need doing right now. I get the SP emails and respond when I can, and that has to be good enough. I was taking a painting class, and I'm giving that up, too. I have one more class left that's paid for and I'm having a hard time managing getting there to do it. I want to do some work on my painting before I go again, though, and I haven't had time for that, either. **sighs!**
So what have I been busy doing? Fitness-wise, pretty good. I got back on the wagon with tracking my food. I kind of slacked off on that for a while. I wasn't eating out of control, still maintaining a pretty healthy diet, but I wasn't tracking it and I gained a couple of pounds. I've lost them and I'm back to 128. I'd kind of like to get to 125, but my body doesn't seem to want to go there.
I've been working out really hard with my workout partner, a "girl" (she's my son's age, so I think of her as a "girl," even though she's married and has three kids) and I wonder if I've put on a couple of pounds of muscle or something. I didn't think it was possible to gain that much muscle in such a short period of time, but I was noticing this morning that my pecs are really defined across the top attachments. I'm determined to make it up to Peak Academy and do the Bod Pod test this month. I was involved with a Health /Fair last month and got a coupon for $5 off, so it's pretty darn cheap.
Meanwhile, my massage business is doing quite well, relatively speaking. I had a random call from a guy who saw the sign on my car, and it didn't sound like he was interested in any "funny business" so maybe the sign will finally pay off. I've gotten several calls from random guys, but they all seem to think I'm some kind of trained hooker or something. GRRRR!!! What is WRONG with people? Anyway....I had an unexpected client yesterday, and I've had several extras recently. I'm starting a new service of aromatherapy massage, where I will mix essential oils in a 2-ounce bottle of carrier oil and give you a massage using the oils, which not only smell nice but are therapeutic as well (for relaxation, pain, etc.). The whole bottle never gets used up and I don't want to use it on another client, so whatever is left over, you get to keep to take home and use it for an after-shower moisturizer, which is better for you than baby oil. Baby oil is mineral oil and you really shouldn't put that on your skin. So anyway, that service is $5 extra. I had a client get it and she LOVED it.
I've also been spending a lot of time going to networking meetings and learning how to do social networking on the Internet...just a lot of stuff to learn to make my business better.
So that's what I've been up to. What's new with you all???
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Pharrell Williams caused a buzz in the sneaker world on Sunday night when he wore an all-red pair of adidas Originals sneakers during his performance of "Happy" during the 2014 Oscars. Complex Sneakers was the first catch Williams in the custom pair that has many people talking about a possible collaboration between the artist and Adidas Originals. While many suspect that the pair he wore is a customized pair of Adidas Instincts, there are no pictures available that officially confirm that to be the case.
Williams has been rumored to be joining Adidas Originals since last month as he has been pictured at several high profile events wearing apparel with the three stripes almost exclusively. Previous collaborations between Williams and other sneaker brands include Nike and Reebok.


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I have seen algebra and number theory which seems reasonable. I have a half page proof and clearly make my case but I am not the most exacting describer of details.
I am certain that any professional can see my logic and understand my proof and believe its true. However if one journal has a reputation for being more picky regarding form that probably isn't the one for me.
The proof is so simple that I am not going to mention which subject its regarding for fear that one of you can write it up fast enough to submit :)
I have no immediate access to academia to proof read my proof unless I go back to my old school professors.
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(Sunman, Ind.) – A suspect is behind bars in connection with an armed robbery at a Sunman convenience store.
Eagle 99.3 told you first when the K & K Mini Mart on Meridian Street was held up at about 6:03 a.m. Tuesday. A man armed with a long gun entered the store and demanded money from the female clerk. The suspect was seen fleeing towards the nearby Trees Mobile Home Park.
A manhunt ensued. Sunman Elementary School had to be placed on lockdown. Residents in the mobile home park and the town were on edge wondering if the robber might still be lurking in the area.
Later that day, K & K Mini-Mart owner Chris Kelly posted a surveillance photo of the suspect on his Facebook page. It gained more than 640 shares. According to a court affidavit filed Thursday in Ripley Circuit Court, although the robber had covered his face well, one Facebook user who saw the photo recognized the suspect's clothing and called police.
The tipster told police where Raisley might be. Police found a green pickup truck at that location. Inside the truck was a receipt from the Kroger store in Harrison, Ohio.
Investigators went to the store and reviewed security footage. They viewed Raisley on recorded video entering the Kroger approximately after the robbery occurred.
On Thursday, Michael Raisley was arrested and charged with Armed Robbery (Class B felony), according to the Ripley County Sheriff's Office website. He remains held in the Ripley County Jail awaiting his initial court appearance.
Raisley allegedly pointed the gun at the store clerk during the robbery. Kelly says the employee was "very scared."
"But she handled it well," he added. "She followed the protocol to get him out of the store. She's a great employee."
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We are closing in on finishing our Honda Mini-Stock. We didn't make it to the track before the season's end. We have, however, been making laps around the house much to the chagrin of my dear spouse and the neighbor's dogs. Even on a track this short, we have been learning.
I want to take a moment to acknowledge the assistance I've been fortunate to have on this project. Tony Elliott and his younger brother Dalton spent three nights a week at my shop for several months. Tony is one sharp cat, young but mechanically experienced. He also did much of the welding. Dalton learned a lot during the project, too. Matt Bixler did his share of the dirty work. Dwight Bush lent a knowledgeable hand, parts and information throughout. So, no, I didn't build this project all by myself.
Remember this was to be a low-budget, entry-level car with a target of $2,500. Granted, there are classes at some tracks where the cars are in the category of $500 or less, but our competition will include cars costing in the $10,000 range. My intent was to introduce as many ideas and techniques as possible for building FWD unibody cars. It will be your job to sort out those thoughts and ideas that fit your situation. We spent a lot of time building and thinking. Much of our work was learn as you go. This meant that we sometimes redid things and in a different way. A one-off car, a unique car, is always a prototype. Prototypes can always be improved.
We didn't make our budget. The junkyard engine had gotten water in it and thus had to be taken apart and freshened. A bore job with new Perfect Circle rings and Clevite bearings, plus a 0.080-inch cylinder head mill, shot our budget limit down. Then we found that the engine management computer was bad so an HEI-type distributor from Performance Distributors was installed. These taken together have an upside: We now have no electronics except the ignition and a fresh engine.
Suspension ModsOur rules at East Bay Raceway call for the suspension to remain mostly stock. The suspension pickup points have to stay in the stock location, and the suspension must remain stock appearing. The exceptions are that springs and shocks may be changed.
The Honda has a coilover suspension and is not a "strut" car, although it may appear so at first glance. However, many of the small FWD cars are of the McPherson strut design, in which the spring is mounted on or over the strut that becomes part of the spindle. That is a type of suspension different from a coilover.
The Honda front suspension is actually an A-frame design similar to the Ford front suspension used in the Cup cars for years. The Honda coilover unit (similar to those used on Late Models) can be removed and the suspension will still control the placement of the wheel.
The rear suspension is also of a coilover design. There are multiple links with several pivot points. This is not a bad design, but you may need to stare at it a while to see how it works.
The stock coilover units are not adjustable but they are easy to disassemble. If you do not have a safe and secure means of compressing the spring, don't take the shock assembly apart. If you are not planning to use the stock springs, they can be carefully cut with a torch. I cut several using this method. This relieves the spring's tension and allows safe disassembly of the unit. Knowing I might use some of the springs again, I made the cuts one coil apart at one end. This saved a spring about 10 inches long.
AFCO coilover springs were used on three corners. They fit right over the Honda shocks. The left-rear has part of a stock rear spring. Knowing we had to draw the line somewhere on costs, the stock Honda shocks were retained. Well, they feel like they are good. We'll run them to start and see where we are.


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I will freely admit that there are certain aspects of the local culture that I had no concept of before I moved to Annapolis Royal in 2002. Despite having spent a great deal of time as a tourist in Atlantic Canada, it is hard to grasp the subtleties of a place unless you are living there. One of the parts of the Annapolis Valley culture that I did not know about until I moved here was the large and energetic following for bluegrass music in this area.
Having lived here for a while it now seems quite natural that there would be a thriving bluegrass scene in rural Nova Scotia. While the Celtic and folk music of this province have received more international attention, the bluegrass musicians are no less talented or passionate. As you drive along the roads of Annapolis County you will frequently see signs around community halls reading "Jam every Thursday night" or something similar. In fact, if you really wanted to, I am sure that you could go from community hall to community hall and never miss a night of bluegrass music.
Tonight at North Hills Museum (5065 Granville Road, Granville Ferry) we will be hosting our annual bluegrass and country jam starting at 7:00pm. This has become one of the more popular events at the site and it is open to the general public free of charge. Best of all, we will even have free hot dogs and hamburgers available for those in attendance. If you have not yet experienced the local bluegrass scene, this is an excellent opportunity to see a part of Nova Scotia's culture. If you are an experienced jammer, grab a guitar, mandolin, or fiddle and join us at the museum for a fun evening.
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Eating to Live on the Outside: Justix
I'm hungry. I worked out hard this morning, did an extra Yoga class last night, and now I've worked up quite an appetite. Lucky for me it's Friday, which means its time to test out a new restaurant and—hopefully—grab a nutritious bite to eat.
And, I think we've got a chance this week. Justix has potential. It's not perfect—most restaurants aren't—but I think it's got a decent shot at satisfying the discriminating nutritarian. So, grab your knife and fork, tuck a napkin into your collar, and let's hit it!
Justix is, "Grilled food on a stick." Well, as far as the "on a stick" part. That's a little iffy. You've got six options; beef, chicken, pork, tofu, portabella mushroom, and salmon. Okay, I'm cool with the tofu, portabella, and salmon. The portabella mushroom is by far my favorite. It'd be my first choice.
As far as the sides go, I'd pair my portabella mushroom sticks with either steamed broccoli, grilled zucchini, steamed carrot sticks, potato wedges, or roasted veggies. I'm leaning towards the steamed broccoli or the roasted veggies, but I'd probably go with the broccoli—I'm on a bit of a steamed broccoli kick lately.
Onto the sauces, there's three I'd consider ordering. I like Annabelle's Mint & Orange, Cousin Tony's Balsamic Glaze, and the Sub-lime Peanut Cilantro. Neither of them strikes me as a massive concession, but just to be safe. I'd order them on the side—what do you think?
Now, Justix isn't just sticks and sides. They've also got some salads and wraps you can work with. Some are bad news; loaded with bacon, beef, blue cheese, and ranch sauce. Clearly, I'll be avoiding all that stuff. As I've pointed out in the past, bacon is my nemesis—growl!
Let's start with the wraps. I'm digging The Salmon BLT Wrap and The Veggie Wrap—the veggie being the obvious favorite—combined they include grilled farm-raised salmon, bacon, baby lettuce, tomato, ranch sauce, flour tortilla, portabella mushroom, red onion, zucchini, red pepper, goat cheese, and a Balsamic glaze. No question, I'm ditching the bacon and the cheese—yuck! I'm cool with the salmon. I'll just make sure I don't eat fish again for a few weeks. So, when all is said and done, the only major concession would be the flour tortilla—I can live it.
Salad time! The Justix Side Salad is cool. It's made with mixed greens, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onion. With dressing on the side, this one looks good. The next salad I could work with is the Southwestern Chicken Salad—relax! I'm nixing the chicken. Post chicken, the Southwestern salad comes with mixed greens, yellow corn, red onion, tortilla strips, and a lime cumin vinaigrette. Yeah, those tortilla strips are history and that vinaigrette is going on the side.
So there you have it, short but sweet. Granted, Justix is not a homerun, but, if you're a hungry nutritarian looking for a quick bit to eat, you can certainly make it work—don't you agree? Now, whether you do or don't, let me know how do you handle Eating to Live on the Outside? Check out Justix's menu, make a comment, or send an email to firstname.lastname@example.com. Until then, eat healthfully! Peace.
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Things To Keep In Mind When Eating Beets
Beets contain measurable amounts of oxalates, which are not recommended for people with kidney or gallbladder concerns. If you have questions about this, be sure to talk with your doctor.
Also, some people notice that their urine and stool turn red after beet consumption. This condition, called beeturia, is not considered harmful and occurs in 10-14% of the population. Individuals with iron metabolism issues are more likely to experience beeturia.


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I can't seem to find any info on connected rigid bodies by a joint. Can someone explain the basics to me? I'm trying to do a little research to find out how feasible it would be to implement 3d ragdoll physics for my first person shooter game.
A rag-doll is mostly connected with ball joints, which constrain the position of one point of the rigid body, and allow all three degrees of freedom. There are no easy answers, although the equations needed can be found in college level dynamics book.
Here is a reference that explains the science of rigid bodies.
Then again searching for manikin simulation yields a lot of hits, with some game related ones.
Probably too late for the OP, but for the sake of the next generations or anyone searching about something related to this topic, I'm dropping this link:
This article actually contains everything you need to know about programming cool ragdoll physics engine. Code samples included!
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NEW ORLEANS, La - Tulane (39-11, 18-4 C-USA) crushed six home runs on it way to a 17-4 victory over South Florida (25-14, 11-11 C-USA) on Friday evening.
The Green Wave took an early 4-0 in the bottom of the first as Jason Sparks sent in a run and scored on a catcher's error, followed by a wild pitch that allowed Chad Sutter to score. Rounding out the inning was a solo home run to left by Steve Shirley.
The Bulls fought back in the second and scored two runs to cut Tulane's lead in half. In the fourth USF's Otis Dixon smashed a home run over the center field wall to bring the Bulls with in one run, 4-3. That was the closest the Bulls would get as the Wave exploded in the fourth scoring six runs. The rally began with Shirley's second home run of the evening, and included a James Jurries two RBI triple, as well as, a Jason Sparks home run into left.
Entering the fifth inning, Tulane led 10-3, and quickly put four more runs on the board as Matt Groff, Andy Cannizaro, and Jurries sent runs home. Tulane's evening was capped off by a two run shot by Jake Gautreau, over the right field fence to give the Green Wave its final runs of the night.
Steve Shirley went 3-for-4 and hit back to back solo home runs to lead the Green Wave's offensive attack. Gautreau went 2-for-4 with two RBI and two runs scored, while Sparks was 3-for-5 with three RBI.
Tulane's RHP Henry Bonilla pitched seven innings and improved to 10-1 on the season. He scattered nine hits, gave up two earned runs and struck out six.
USF's Scott Glaser (11-4) got the loss, giving up 13 runs while striking out seven.
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The tips here will give you some information about women's fitness and show you how to put it to work properly. Don't assume that learning about how to work out properly isn't important. When you jump in without any knowledge, you invite the risk of injury or the struggle of getting fit more easily. Learn a little something before you hit the gym!
Decide on a fitness plan that matches your needs plus your interests. Make sure your fitness is something that you find fun, this way time will go by faster.
When you begin working out with weights, always start out with smaller muscles first. Small muscles tire before bigger ones, so it is logical to work with small weights before moving onto larger weights. Then move on to working out your larger muscle groups using the bigger machines.
Inhale at the beginning of your reps when weight lifting, and exhale at the end of your reps. This allows more oxygen to enter your body so that you can become more functional and feel great.
Keep a record of the workouts you do each day. Use it to keep track of each type of exercise you do and the length of time for each. Purchase a pedometer, which can keep track of each step you take daily and be sure to include that data as well. Having a written record will help you track your progress as you work towards your goal.
Wall sits are great for muscle building and improving leg strength. Find a place that is large enough for your body. Stand roughly 18 inches facing away from the wall. With your back pressed to the wall, slowly start to slide down. You should continue this movement until your body is maintaining a sitting position, thighs parallel with your feet. Remain in this seated position as long as your body will allow you to.
Try exercises you do not enjoy and try them out. Many people avoid any exercises that seems too hard for them. Practicing the exercise that gives you trouble and making it a fixture of your fitness routine will improve your skill at performing it.
It is possible to get stronger faster if you do more exercise in less time. Your muscles, then, will need to work that much more to meet the demand you are placing on it. Plus, it will increase your overall endurance levels too. If your ordinary work out takes a half hour, for instance, try cutting it down to 27 minutes when you exercise in the future.
The benefits of getting fit don't stop at your physical body. Achieving physical fitness can improve your emotional well being. You will find that it releases chemicals called endorphins which help you to feel great. Working out also helps your self-image as well as your confidence level. You are technically a few workouts shy of happiness.
Before you set yourself on a workout bench, try it out with a little trick first. Use your thumb to test by pressing it into the top of the padding. If you push down and feel metal or wood, search for a better bench.
Increase your workout "densities" to lose more weight. Doing more exercises within a much shorter time period improves your weight loss. Increase the density of your workouts by shortening your breaks or removing them altogether. This will help you lose more weight in the end.
There is a way to exercise and watch tv! You can exercise through the commercials and still watch television while improving your fitness.
Starting dips is a great fitness ideas. Dips are wonder in that it will target your shoulders, chest and triceps. There are numerous ways in which you can perform them. If you place two benches next to each other, you can use them to do dips. Try adding weight to the dips as well.
Turn your run into three parts. Begin at a slow and steady pace and gradually increase your pace in small increments. For the last phase, speed up your pace as much as you can. This suggestion can help you build endurance and you'll find that you can run longer distances over time.
Taking your dog out for a walk is a good way to get exercise. Your pooch will love going for walks with you and will make a great exercise companion. Make sure to take it easy at first. Start by walking short distances, and then add on when you and your pooch are ready. This is a wonderful perk of owning a dog.
There are a lot of diverse exercises you can do to get fit and different ways to stay motivated. You must come up with something that is beneficial for you. This is what is great about exercising, there's something to do for everybody. You will find fitness very interesting if you start to learn about it.


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Scott Nelson Lockwood
Position: RB
Height: 5-10 Weight: 196 lbs.
Born: March 23, 1968 in Los Angeles, CA
High School: Fairview
College: USC (school history) (Lockwood college stats)
Drafted by the New England Patriots in the 8th round (204th overall) of the 1992 NFL Draft.
Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 1 (13070th overall since 1950)
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Research Supports the Benefits of Thinking Tools
Benefits of Thinking Tools
Research shows value of visual representation.
Intel® Education thinking tools are based on research that demonstrates the value of visual representation in constructing and retaining new information. Thinking tools use technology to allow students to convey and exchange ideas, actively construct knowledge, solve problems, and create nonlinguistic representations of what they have learned. During a course of study, students modify these representations to show their growth in understanding over time. This process helps teachers gauge student understanding and also helps students direct their own learning.
Intel developed the thinking tools in collaboration with leading cognitive scientists and experienced classroom teachers. This combination of theory and practice translates to benefits for teaching and learning. As the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics explains in Principles and Standards for School Mathematics, students gain in understanding when they use representations to model and interpret physical, social, and mathematical phenomena. Representations allow students to communicate mathematical approaches, arguments, and understanding to themselves and to others. Representations also help students recognize connections among related concepts and apply mathematics to solving realistic problems. (NCTM, 2000)
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So what you have you done for past few years that is impressive?
Well, Sun Devil junior Sai Tummala had a class list that included General Genetics, Statistics for Biosciences and Organic Chemistry I and II.
Next up is he is taking Molecular and Cell Foundations. Oh and he has a perfect 4.0.
This Sun Devil is smart. And next up is he will study for the MCAT.
Sai, a local product from Brophy Prep, is studying to be an orthopedic surgeon.
So we asked the smart guy a bunch of questions and his answers ranged from James Harden to Pat Tillman to Southern India to Justin Allen.
Check them out below. Remember, Sun Devil hoops starts practice Oct. 6 and first game is set for Nov. 14!
Best player I have ever played against...James Harden
Most underrated player in the NBA...Chandler Parsons
Best part about Arizona State...Love the support I get here from faculty to help me achieve my goals.
What do like best about your hometown? It never snows...that is a blessing.
Past Sun Devil athlete (any sport) you wish you could have watched compete...Pat Tillman.
Are you a good dancer? That what I've been told.
What is one of your favorite quotes and why? Sometimes wrong, Never in Doubt. I like this because you always make mistakes in life, but the only way to make it through is to move on with confidence in yourself.
Who has been the biggest influence on your career? My high school coach Tony Fuller.
What did you do growing up that got you into trouble? I used to take karate classes so when I went to school I would always pick fights with people to practice.
What is the most important thing that a parent/grandparent taught you? Work your way to success.
Where is the most interesting vacation spot that you have visited? Southern India.
What was the single-biggest challenge of your life to date? Proving myself as junior college player
What is your favorite road trip destination and why? San Diego; I love La Jolla Beach.
What toppings do you get on your pizza? Pineapple every time.
My breakfast consists of...4 eggs plan scrambled and a smoothie.
Favorite pro athlete...Neymar Jr. (Barcelona).
Most underrated coach you have been around...Justin Allen. He really made me a confident player when no one else believed in me.
Last book I read... Better by Atul Gawande.
What was the first concert you ever attended? Chris Brown.
My favorite month...January because its the birthday month.
Something I have not done, but I will...Backpack Europe.
What is your favorite holiday and why? Christmas because I love having all the family around.
What is your fondest childhood memory? Went to the ASU basketball camp when I was really young and the coach pulled me over and told me that I would have a bright future and would make it if I kept playing hard like I was.
What is your favorite sport to watch? Soccer.
What is your favorite food? Thai Food.
What is the hardest thing that you have ever done? Becoming a Division I basketball player and outworking a lot of people.
What is your favorite candy? Starburst.
One sentence to describe your family... Selfless.
What is a place that you have always wanted to visit? Greek Islands


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Roman Reigns worked Thursday's WWE live event in Newcastle, England, going over Randy Orton in a street fight. Reigns was injured at Wednesday's show in Glasgow, where he suffered a deep gash above his right eye. He was checked out for a concussion but was cleared.
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Toast with Us at Evening Wine Hour: The Free Baltimore Happy Hour
Cheers to you. Raise a glass to your visit to Baltimore at our hosted wine hour held in the hotel's living room lobby every evening at 5 p.m. This is a special time of day for us – it's when we pour complimentary glasses of wine and make sure you know that, whether you are kicking off your night or winding down after a long day, we're there for you. Consider the flickering fireplace, plush couches and sparkling conversation and you've got yourself a host with the most.


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The month of June, what's not to love? June is the month that officially kicks off the summer season, school is out (along with the sunshine), the days are longer, and it is also one of the most popular months for weddings; perhaps due to the fact that June was named for the Roman goddess of marriage, Juno. Butt, I mean but… according to a K-Earth 101 News report on June 3, the month of June is also known throughout 75 cities, and more than 20 countries world-wide, as the time when you can strip down, as "bare as you dare," and ride your bike through your participating city, in celebration of the annual "World Naked Bike Ride."
The annual World Naked Bike Ride 2014 is taking place in cities all over the world, including: Chicago, LA, Portland, Montreal, Toronto, Spain and Mexico, just to name a few.
The World Naked Bike Ride began as a protest against our dependence on fossil fuels and also as a pro-biking rally in 2004. Their mission was to: call attention to the vulnerability of cyclists everywhere, protest against carbon emitted by motor vehicles, and reduce the negative environmental impacts we make on our planet, by making us less dependent on oil, along with the suggestion to make the shift to a healthier lifestyle and body image.
Festivals, parades and celebrations will be happening all over the world beginning this weekend and every weekend during the month of June. If you plan on participating in a World Naked Bike Ride celebration there are a few things you may want to have on hand.
1. Water
2. Sunscreen
3. Costumes
4. Body Paint
5. Signs for yourself and your bike
6. Footware
7. Helmet
If you are interested in seeing first-hand what this celebration is all about, check out the Bare As You Dare: Portland's World Naked Bike Ride documentary video included with this article (intended for the mature viewer), and you can also follow any upcoming events on World Naked Bike Ride Facebook page here.


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2008 Photo Gallery
AS A JUNIOR IN 2008: Game-By-Game Statistics
Appeared in seven games, all of them in relief ... Finished with a 0-2 record with a 17.36 ERA and three strikeouts in 4 2/3 innings pitched ... Pitched a scoreless inning vs. Northeastern (5/6) ... Made second appearance of the season against Army (3/17) ... Pitched one inning against Arizona State (3/8).
AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2007: Game-By-Game Statistics
AS A FRESHMAN IN 2006: Game-By-Game Statistics
Made 13 appearances, two of them starts ... Posted a 1-1 record with one save and a 6.96 ERA in 32.1 innings pitched ... Pitched 3.2 scoreless innings of relief, giving up one hit and striking out three to get the save vs. Duquesne (4/8) ... Threw three shutout innings of relief, surrendering only one hit while striking out three to earn the win at Saint Louis (4/22) ... Pitched 3.1 scoreless innings of relief vs. St. Joseph's (5/13).
BEFORE UMASS: Pitched four years for Eddie Nadeau's Tigers ... Compiled a career 21-3 record with a 1.37 ERA, 162 strikeouts in 147 innings of work ... Was a three time all Old Colony League Selection as well as an All-Scholastic selection from 2003-2005 ... His junior summer he was named to the Coastal Team of the Bay State Games and selected to the prestigious Top 96 showcase in Lowell, Mass ... Captained the Tigers squad his senior season, posting a 6-3 record with a 1.91 ERA, 69 strikeouts and just 11 walks in 65 innings of work ... Also captained the Taunton football team.
PERSONAL: Born March 20, 1987 in Taunton, Mass. ... Son of David and Terry Walczak ... Has four siblings Mary Jane, David, and Emily ... Brother David played baseball at CCRI ... Majoring in Sociology.
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As the Jewish world prepares for Pesach, which begins next Monday night with the first Seder, it is impressive to note a major difference in emphasis between essential documents that focus on the centrality of freedom.
Passover celebrates salvation of a slave crew by the Ultimate Judge. Its four cups recall four terms used in the Bible to describe God's redemption of the Israelites. Nowhere in the texts associated with the Exodus is there mention of a right to freedom. Indeed, God demands of Pharaoh that the Israelites be sent from Goshen in order to serve the Almighty. While the Holiday of Matzoh commemorates the departure from Egyptian bondage, nowhere does the text suggest that freedom from servitude is a right. The haggadah, the traditional document that is reread at each seder, stresses several themes: the endurance of the Jewish people against all who would do them harm, the progress from pagan roots to monotheistic belief, the escape from servitude, and the power of God against all enemies. No where does the haggadah declare the right of the ancient ancestors, of modern Jews or of any people to live free.
The American Declaration of Independence proposes that the people of the united States of America hold a God-given right to Truth, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness. How is it that two documents that are studied so earnestly time and again have such different approaches to freedom. How is it that the declaration repeatedly identifies a human right to freedom and a further right to remove the shackles of oppression, while the Bible does not even mention a right at all?
Clearly Jews are taken by both documents. The history of the Jewish people in the United States reflects deep reverence for the maintenance of human rights. Jews helped to fund the American revolution. Jews battled alongside countrymen of every ethnic and religious heritage to protect American freedoms. Jewish martyrs were among the first to die in the battle for racial freedom during the heady years of the Civil Rights marches. Jews founded not only Bnai Brith and the Anti-defamation League, primarily to protect their own interests, but also the NAACP. Protecting rights is endemic to Jewish belief.
There is no mention of rights in the Bible; likely as there is no term for rights in proper Hebrew. The term generally used to mean rights is zechut. It is best translated as merits or privileges, not as rights. In that word lies the fundamental difference between the Jewish perspective and the American perspective that the Jewish people has come to cherish. Rights are natural entities that exist because people exist. They are not given but arise from the very existence of humankind. Merits and privileges, by contrast, are earned. In Judaism we believe in privileges that are earned through our acceptance of the responsibilities that are the core and the protecting force of a free nation.
When the Israelites left Egypt, they were a slave people released from hardship that showed signs of a strong tendency to anarchy. To have allowed anarchy to determine their future, as seen in ongoing bickering during forty years of wandering the Sinai, would have doomed them. Indeed it is the Revelation at Sinai, to be celebrated about eight weeks from now, that transformed the motley people into an important nation. In their acceptance of the Sinaitic covenant the people pledged themselves to observing God's statutes and to hearing out the divine lessons – which the Sages of Jewish tradition reckon as ongoing Torah study.
The revolutionaries who founded the United States not only revolted against Britain. They postulated a greater, far deeper revolution. They invented the concept of human rights.
As Jews celebrate Passover next week they should also recall how fortunate they are to live in a land where their right to be Jewish is woven into the fabric of American existence.


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Film Music Program
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Offered last summer 2014
This unique studio explores the relationship of architecture and geography through the proposals of imaginary interventions in some of the most extraordinary landscapes in South America.
Addressing landscape, ecology, and culture, the studio is open to students from disciplines other than architecture who are interested in land art, film, photography, etc.
Argentine Andean Frontiers
Instructor: Leonardo Zylberberg
May 23-June 14, 2014
Imaginary Interventions in Extraordinary Landscapes
In a journey through the most remote regions of the Argentina Andes, students explore the landscapes, ecologies, and local, autochthonous cultures:
- Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego, at the southernmost tip of the American continent with its breathtaking lakes, glaciers, wind-swept steppes, and snow-covered peaks
- Ushuaia, the last human outpost before Antartica
- the Salta and Jujuy highlands bordering Bolivia and Chile, with their salt deserts, multicolor mountains, and their gaucho and ancestral Quechua and Aymara cultures
The remoteness and harshness of these imposing landscapes have preserved their power and to a certain extent their ecologies as well as a strong rural character and the remnants of aboriginal cultures.
At the same time, they are increasingly becoming magnets for eco, adventure, rural, and gourmet tourism, activities that encourage preservation, but risk overwhelming local cultures and habitats as a result of the influx of visitors and their accompanying service infrastructure.
As a counterpoint to the methodic structure of normal studios, with their extensive mapping and precedent studies, this studio encourages a forward-looking, quasi-utopian design of imaginary interventions based on a visceral architectural response.
It's a response inspired by the power of the landscape and the local culture, with its focus on sustainability and the potential of new technology, renewable energy, and ancestral modes of habitation.
During the journey, participants extensively document the different regions through photography and sketching and hold in-situ short charrettes to register ideas, preparing the canvas for their designs.
Students draw from the example of architects like Lebbeus Woods, environmental artists such as Robert Smithson and Andy Goldsworthy, Christo, Olafur Eliason, and many others, but mainly from their own imagination triggered by the experience.
Throughout the initial two-week journey, students stay mostly in remote rural and wilderness areas, immersing themselves in the experience of the land, its ecology, and its people.
The class explores the Estancia El Condor and the Perito Moreno Glacier in Patagonia and the Estancia La Bodega and Salinas Grandes in Salta.
During the last week, the class holds its design studio in Buenos Aires at the Universidad Torcuato Di Tella, culminating in a final review with the participation of local guest critics.
The time in Buenos Aires also provides the opportunity to explore the architecture, life, and culture of one of the most exiting cities in Latin America.
Early program dates allow and encourage students to extend their stay in Buenos Aires or expand their travel to other South American countries, or both.
This class was extraordinary; it was not only an architectural course for me, it was a life-changing class. Besides architecture, I learned many things that changed my perspective about life and world.
The diverse social and cultural perspectives that we experienced were beyond words. The experiences that this travel studio granted me have forever changed me and the way that I see my design.
Being immersed in the culture, food, and people at these extraordinary sites will be an experience none of us will ever forget. This class was a once in a lifetime opportunity.
About the Instructor
Leonardo (Lalo) Zylberberg's deep knowledge of Argentina and extended network of academic and professional contacts (in Chile as well), along with his passion for travel and for transmitting his native culture, inspired him to develop South American study-abroad programs at CCA that have become an integral part of his teaching.
He collaborated on the 2013 Hydrogeographies Seminar and Global Studio in the Argentina and Brazil wetlands and also helped establish CCA's exchange program with the Universidad Torcuato Di Tella of Buenos Aires.
Learn more about Leonardo Zylberberg »
Undergraduates: Completion of at least junior level by Spring 2014 and instructor approval; for Architecture Studio credit, Architecture majors must have completed Architecture Studio 4
Graduates: Completion of MArch Studio 2 and instructor approval
In addition, all students must be in good academic, conduct, and financial standing for the 2013–14 academic year.
Course Satisfies
For undergraduates this course satisfies a Diversity Studies Studio or a Studio Elective; 3 units, equivalent to half, of an Advanced Architecture Studio; or one 3-unit Architecture or Studio Elective.
For graduates this course satisfies a Gradwide Elective or one 3-unit Open Architecture Elective.
Program Fee
$4,995 + $50 registration fee
Program fee includes
3 units, housing, breakfast, field trips, all transportation between Tierra del Fuego, Patagonia, and Argentina, and travel/health insurance
Program fee does not include
Airfare to and from Argentina, most meals
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Interested students should contact Leonardo Zylberberg to start the approval process for registration.
In-person registration is going on now. Students may still register if space is available in the course and accommodations have not been finalized.
All CCA summer study-abroad courses (including the New York Studio and Marfa Fieldwork Project) are coordinated by the Office of Special Programs.
Office of Special Programs
Oakland campus, Ralls 201
Nina Sadek
Dean of Special Programs
Carol Pitts
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The easy going and open La Tine canyon is discovered in Gruyère. Here you're nicely surprised with a whitewater playground where you can swim, slide, splash and move on warmly packed in neoprene gear. Now and again you'll find places to jump (up to 12 m) into the crystal-clear waters if you really want to, but on the whole here you have a non-too-long, easy-going tour suitable for youths and school groups. According to various organizers, minimum age for participants is around 12 years of age.
Canyon: La Tine
Canyon: La Tine
Where: Montbovon, close to Château d'Oex
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Presidential Palace
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Famous General who later was president of Poland
This statue was near a famous park and museum.
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Old Town Warsaw
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Kitchen in the old apartment in Nowa Huta
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