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Penguins Report: Game Day at Boston
Saturday, 12.7.2013 / 9:00 AM ET / Penguins Report
Pittsburgh Penguins
- Lineup notes
- Morning skate info
- Verizon Game Day Report
- Locker room interviews
- Jokinen focused on faceoffs
- Crosby-Chara matchup
- Pens/Bruins quotes
- Pens practice pics
- Pens-Bruins preview
- Start the day
Jussi Jokinen filled in at center last season when Sidney Crosby was sidelined with a broken jaw, and now he's been called upon again to do the same for the Penguins' other superstar center.
With Evgeni Malkin currently day-to-day with a lower-body injury, Jokinen has slid over to play center next to winger James Neal. He made the transition seamlessly in Thursday's game against San Jose, winning 7 of 11 faceoffs (64 percent) while skating a season-high 18:19 minutes.
Playing center is certainly different than the wing – in addition to taking faceoffs, which are important in terms of puck possession, there's a lot more responsibility in the defensive zone. But one of the main reasons the Pens acquired Jokinen at last year's trade deadline was because he's comfortable at any position. He may be one of the most versatile players in the league with his ability to play any forward position from the first to the fourth line.
"Jussi is a guy that's played those positions and played them well throughout his career at different times," Bylsma said. "It's not like he's not a centerman and it's not a natural fit. He is a centerman. He's played the wing a lot.
"He's comfortable in a game if we get into a situation where we need a centerman for a shift or shifts in a game, he 's ready to do that. It's not an adjustment period for him. After the (Thursday) morning skate he was making the shift to center it was not an issue at all."
What he's been most focused on being back at center, Jokinen said, are faceoffs.
"You have to be prepared to battle right from the start," he said. "I think that's a huge part of the game and it's something with San Jose and Boston, they're probably the best two teams in faceoffs in the league. So it's a big challenge for our whole group.
"And then just try to be reliable there, a good two-way player. It will be a big game for both teams tonight. It will be fun to watch."
--Michelle Crechiolo
The Pens did not have Evgeni Malkin on Thursday against the Sharks, but even without the NHL's second-leading scorer in their lineup and going up against a team with depth down the middle, the Pens still scored five goals against San Jose as the Sharks could not contain Sidney Crosby. The NHL's leading scorer recorded three assists in the 5-1 win.
The Pens will be without Malkin again tonight, meaning all of the attention is going to be on Crosby for a second straight game. And while he was able to perservere against what coach Dan Bylsma called the best group of forwards they've played against from 1-12 on Thursday, he's going to have one tough challenge ahead of him this evening at TD Garden.
Because not only are the Bruins strong at the center position – led by a pair of the best two-way centers in the game in Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci – they have Zdeno Chara on defense. Without the normal matchup conundrum the Pens present when their two superstar centers are both in the lineup, you can bet Bergeron and the towering 6-foot-9 Bruins captain will try and key in on No. 87 all night without Malkin to worry about. That's what coach Dan Bylsma is expecting their focus to be, at least.
"This team, maybe better than any, changes their D-pairings from faceoffs and different situations to get the matchup they want," he said.
And while it'll be difficult for Bylsma to try and get a matchup HE wants, especially being on the road and not having the last change, he said there's a way to try and get Crosby away from Chara.
"If we start Sid from a faceoff, they're going to get the matchup they want. The only way to have some way to try and get away from him is to do it on the fly," Bylsma said. "And that really, always when you play the Bruins, is when you have the opportunity to take advantage of when their matchup pairs are on the ice. (Dennis) Seidenberg, Chara – you've got to try to keep them on the ice and then counter with your next line or counter with the next guys.
"That's really one of the challenges we've put out there in our keys to the game is being aware of who's on the ice and making them play. If you can get situations where now you can counter with a Crosby or Malkin or the line you'd like, a lot of times Chara will go back on the ice and you have to take advantage of those situations."
--Michelle Crechiolo
We went outside into the Boston Commons (which is way colder than TD Garden was this morning) to bring you the latest from the Pens/Bruins morning skates...
--Michelle Crechiolo
Jussi Jokinen
Brooks Orpik
--Michelle Crechiolo
Here's the chatter out of both locker rooms...
--Michelle Crechiolo
Penguins coach Dan Bylsma said that this morning's skate was optional, so we wouldn't read too much into Crosby and Neal not skating. He added that the lineup will be game-time, so no update now on whether Dupuis will play. And Marc-Andre Fleury will start in goal.
The Bruins also held an optional skate this morning. Defensemen Johnny Boychuk (back sprain; out 3-7 days) will not play tonight against Pittsburgh and neither will Adam McQuaid, per Caryn Switaj of the Bruins.
--Michelle Crechiolo
Good to see Super Duper back on the ice after leaving early in the second period of Thursday's game and missing yesterday's practice
Brooks Orpik also skated after having a maintenance day yesterday.
Jussi Jokinen will have a big challenge tonight playing center against Boston, one of the NHL's deepest teams down the middle
Jayson Megna moved up to play left wing next to Jokinen and Neal last game
Harry Z. got shipped up to Boston
For some reason I always seem to get pictures of these two together
Last year's Norris Trophy finalist with his mentor, Todd Reirden
Close-up shot of Niskanen (I shot from between the benches today. Taking a page of out Bob Errey's book).
--Michelle Crechiolo
Winger Pascal Dupuis (lower body, day-to-day) and defenseman Brooks Orpik (maintenance day Friday) both participated in Saturday's morning skate, as did forward Harry Zolnierczyk, who met the team in Boston after getting called up.
Captain Sidney Crosby and winger James Neal were the healthy players who did not practice. The Pens did not do line rushes or power-play units, probably because of the key players missing.
--Michelle Crechiolo
"If it's another one-goal game Saturday it should surprise nobody. The past five regular-season games between the Penguins and Bruins have been decided by a single goal, as well as the final two games of Boston's sweep in the 2013 Eastern Conference Final."
...Get the full NHL.com preview here, and watch my scouting report on the B's below.
--Michelle Crechiolo
Good morning from Boston! Tonight the Pens will play the Bruins for the third time this season. The Bruins are scheduled to skate at 10:30 a.m. while the Pens will hit the ice at 11:30 a.m. here at TD Garden as they prepare for their final regular-season matchup.
The Pens will be without Evgeni Malkin in this game, as he did not travel with the team to Boston. He missed Pittsburgh's last game against San Jose with a lower-body injury and is currently listed as day-to-day. Pascal Dupuis is also day-to-day with a lower-body injury. However, Dupuis did travel with the team and has a chance to play tonight. Stay tuned to see whether or not he participates in the morning skate.
Additionally, forward Andrew Ebbett was placed on IR and is out indefinitely with a broken ankle. The break occurred Thursday night against the San Jose Sharks while blocking a shot. There is no timetable on his recovery, so the Pens called up forward Harry Zolniercyzk yesterday morning and he met the team in Boston. Harry Z. is in second stint of the season with Pittsburgh. He was scoreless in three regular-season contests earlier in the year. He scored a team-leading nine goals in 18 games with WBS this season.
Games between the Pens and the Bruins always seem to be battles, and the last one was especially fantastic as Sidney Crosby tied the game with 0.3 seconds left in regulation before Bruins defenseman Torey Krug got the winner 34 seconds into overtime. Here's a few notes going into this meeting...
- Pittsburgh enters tonight's game riding a season-high five-game winning streak and a six-game unbeaten stretch (5-0-1).
- The Penguins have won three straight road games and they are unbeaten in their last four road contests (3-0-1).
- A win tonight would allow the Penguins to finish with a winning record against the Bruins for the third straight year and the fourth time in the past five seasons.
- Pittsburgh has an eight-game unbeaten streak (7-0-1) against Boston dating back to Feb. 4, 2012.
- The Penguins have gone 9-1-1 in their last 11 regular-season matchups with Boston. Pittsburgh has held Boston to two or fewer goals in eight of the 11 games. The Bruins have 24 total goals in those 11 games.
- All five regular-season games between the Penguins and Bruins dating back to last season have been one-goal affairs.
- Pittsburgh enters tonight's game with a seven-game unbeaten streak (6-0-1) at TD Garden dating back to March 18, 2010. In those seven games the Penguins have outscored the Bruins 22-14.
Stick tap: Pens PR
--Michelle Crechiolo


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The Fellowship of the Ring
by J.R.R. Tolkien
The Fellowship of the Ring Friendship Quotes
How we cite our quotes: (Book.Chapter.Paragraph) / (Prologue.Section.Paragraph)
Quote #4
"But it does not seem that I can trust anyone," said Frodo.
Sam looked at him unhappily. "It all depends on what you want," put in Merry. "You can trust us to stick to you through thick and thin – to the bitter end. And you can trust us to keep any secret of yours – closer than you keep it yourself. But you cannot trust us to let you face trouble alone, and go off without a word. We are your friends, Frodo. Anyway, there it is. We know most of what Gandalf has told you. We know a good deal about the Ring. We are horribly afraid – but we are going with you, or following you like hounds." (1.5.71-2)
After Frodo discovers that Merry, Sam, Pippin, and Fatty all know about the Ring and intend to help him with his quest as best they can, he feels deeply shaken. But Merry insists that they will stick by him. If Frodo won't let them come with him, they will follow him "like hounds." This show of loyalty is deeply moving. Clearly, Merry and Pippin's friendship for Frodo is what leads them to Rivendell in the first place.
Quote #5
"With your leave, Mr. Frodo, I'd say no! This Strider here, he warns and he says take care; and I say yes to that, and let's begin with him. He comes out of the Wild, and I never heard no good of such folk. He knows something, that's plan, and more than I like; but it's no reason why we should let him go leading us out into some dark place far from help, as he puts it." (1.10.30)
Sam has an instinct to protect his friends and himself by not trusting too quickly, while Frodo appears more likely to have faith in strangers – he opens up to Aragorn (a.k.a. Strider) pretty quickly, after all. Are there other examples in the series in which Frodo is quicker to trust than Sam? Are there examples of the opposite? What do these contrasts show us about the differences in Frodo and Sam's characters?
Quote #6
When he had dressed, Frodo found that while he slept the Ring had been hung about his neck on a new chain, light but strong. Slowly he dew it out. Bilbo put out his hand. But Frodo quickly drew back the Ring. [...]
The music and singing round them seemed to falter, and a silence fell. Bilbo looked quickly at Frodo's face and passed his hand across his eyes. "I understand now," he said. "Put it away! I am sorry: sorry you have come in for this burden: sorry about everything. (2.1.127-8)
This confrontation between the old Ring-bearer, Bilbo, and the new Ring-bearer, Frodo, is clearly necessary to convince Bilbo of exactly how evil the Ring truly is. Without seeing the Ring's effects with his own two eyes, he cannot believe that the Ring can turn an adopted father and son against one another, for example. But once Bilbo sees the Ring again, he gives Frodo a heartfelt apology that, frankly, Frodo deserves: he didn't ask to carry this Ring, though he has to. And the fate that has brought the Ring to him will forever change him.

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Quotables: Prepare to Be Disappointed in Cameron Diaz
4/10/2014 4:00 PM PDT, by Emily Trainham
"I am not great with labels. I am not a person who likes to put labels on anyone. But in terms of what you can have and what you can't have, it's all relative. So, what are we fighting for? What do we want more of? If we are fighting to have what men have, is that really what we want? There are certain things we should all have: male, female, straight, gay, whatever ethnicity. Basic civil rights we should all have, absolutely. And we should never stop fighting for that. But representation in film? [That's] not life or death. We can still live those stories, we can still keep building our own understanding of women and our relationships, and can still, in life, be engaged by those things and not see it on the screen for it to proliferate. There are certain things I'd concentrate on, as a human being, rather than a feminist. As a woman, I am not looking to have all the things men have. As human beings, we should all have what we all deserve. I will always fight for that. But whether I feel women are under-represented ... I feel there are a lot of ways I can spread that message, and a lot of ways I can be engaged to help people understand that it's something I think is important."
--Cameron Diaz gives the longest, most ridiculous reason for not calling herself a feminist. Also, ugh.
Look, obviously Cameron doesn't have to call herself a feminist if she doesn't want to, but what's the big deal about just saying "yes, I believe that women should be equal to men"? Why is that such a huge thing? And no, of course, women getting represented in film isn't "life or death," but Cameron Diaz, like it or not, is one of the biggest female movie stars today, and she had to just push the issue aside like that? It's more than a little disappointing, that's all.
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Montgomery Gentry Headlines "Freedom Concerts"
Montgomery Gentry will be the headlining act for a series of benefit concerts mounted by conservative talk-show host Sean Hannity.
The "Freedom Concerts," which will raise money for the Freedom Alliance Scholarship Fund for the children of America's fallen heroes, are set for Atlanta, San Diego, Cincinnati, Dallas, and Jackson, N.J., between July 10 and Sept. 11. Lee Greenwood will also be on the bill, and LeAnn Rimes is set to appear at the New Jersey and Cincinnati shows. For ticket information, go to hannity.com. To learn more about the Freedom Alliance Scholarship Fund, click on freedomalliance.org.
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HYDERABAD: Replying to India's 438, New Zealand were bowled out for 159 in their first innings at lunch on the third day of the opening cricket Test here today.
Trailing by 279 runs, New Zealand have been forced to follow on.
Brief Scores: India 1st Innings: 438 all out New Zealand 1st Innings: 159 all out in 61.3 overs (James Franklin 43 not out, R Ashwin 6/31, Pragyan Ojha 3/44).


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Guidance Relating to the April 2, 2015 Announcement of Parameters for a Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action Regarding the Islamic Republic of Iran's Nuclear Program
The parameters announced on April 2, 2015 for a Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) by the P5+1 and Iran do not relieve, suspend, or terminate any of the export and other controls in the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) pertaining to Iran or any other country. The parameters provide a path for sanctions on Iran to be suspended and eventually terminated in exchange for IAEA verified implementation by Iran of its key nuclear commitments. As of today and until further notice, all EAR controls pertaining to Iran remain in place and will continue to be vigorously enforced. Additional information pertaining to US sanctions against Iran and the Joint Plan of Action can be found at
Iran is subject to comprehensive sanctions that are administered by the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS).
OFAC-administered Sanctions
Although BIS maintains license requirements for Iran, OFAC is responsible for administering most Iran sanctions. You are not required to seek separate authorization from BIS to export or reexport an item subject to both BIS's Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and OFAC's Iranian Transactions and Sanctions Regulations (ITSR) (31 CFR Part 560). However, you will also violate the EAR if you do not obtain an OFAC authorization if one is required.
Please visit OFAC's website for information about how to apply to OFAC for a license to export or reexport to Iran. To assist with the OFAC licensing process, BIS maintains classification guidance for medical devices, medicines, and agricultural commodities. Please note that OFAC may require you to obtain a BIS commodity classification to support an application for certain items.
BIS-administered Sanctions
You must obtain a license from BIS if you want to release (e.g., through visual inspection or oral communication) technology specified on the Commerce Control List to an Iranian national located inside the U.S. or in a third country (i.e., deemed export or deemed reexport). For example, such a release of technology could occur through an employment relationship or training or education program. Please refer to BIS's deemed export and reexport guidance for additional information.
For questions regarding OFAC-administered sanctions against Iran, please visit OFAC's website or call 800-540-6322. For questions regarding BIS-administered sanctions, you may contact the Foreign Policy Division at 202-482-4252.


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Definition of babirusa in English:
A forest-dwelling wild pig with several upturned horn-like tusks, native to Malaysia.
- Babyrousa babyrussa, family Suidae.
Example sentences
- Fruits close to the ground are gobbled by babirusas (forest pigs), deer and other earth-bound animals.
- The babirusa's elaborate upper tusks are the upper canine teeth, whose sockets are reversed, so they grow vertically up through the skin of the snout.
- They also hunted wild pigs as well as the babirusa or pig deer, so named because of their long legs and elongated tusks that curl over the head, at first glance like horns.
Late 17th century: from Malay, from babi 'hog' + rusa 'deer'.
Words that rhyme with babirusaAbu Musa, Appaloosa, inducer, introducer, juicer, producer, reducer, rusa, seducer, sprucer, traducer
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1 John 1.9 - "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness."
Colossians 3.13 - "Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you."
Acts 13.38 - "Therefore, my friends, I want you to know that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you."
We can all think of a time in which someone's actions or words were hurtful. Maybe you were overly condemned by your parents as a child. A spouse cheated on you or a work colleague went behind your back. Maybe even someone in the church has hurt you in one way or another. For any hurtful situation, forgiveness is a MUST, for if we as Christians do not practice it, we will pay a significant price for it later.
Matthew 6.14 says "For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins."
I don't know about you, but I want my sins forgiven, especially by God. So one might ask, well what exactly is forgiveness? It is a decision to let go of resentment, hurts or thoughts of revenge. Well, what if the hurt is so bad; it will always be a part of me? Two words: Drive On! The hurt may always be with you, but in forgiveness, the pain is relieved.
However, forgiveness is not just good for the afterlife; it will help you now. The Mayo-Clinic, a leading institute on health and wellbeing says that "forgiveness leads to healthier relationships, lower blood pressure and greater spiritual and psychological wellbeing, as well as less anxiety, stress and hostility." An unforgiving spirit hurts us more than the ones that hurt us.
If you are having trouble with forgiveness, look to Jesus as your example. Being nailed to a cross, His blood was still warm and trickling off his beaten and battered body, yet He still says "Father forgive them for they know not what they do". Let us learn from Jesus' example. Putting behind us our past hurts makes us more influential in our Christian walk. Let us forgive!
Mark 9.38-41 "Teacher," said John, "we saw someone driving out demons in your name and we told him to stop, because he was not one of us." "Do not stop him," Jesus said. "For no one who does a miracle in my name can in the next moment say anything bad about me, for whoever is not against us is for us. Truly I tell you, anyone who gives you a cup of water in my name because you belong to the Messiah will certainly not lose their reward.
Thinking on the United States of America and its founding, it was full of differences. Within the first few years there were the northern, middle and southern colonies. They all differed in religions, politics, economics, social issues and the way they dealt with them. But in the end, a great nation was born.
The Puritans founded the northern colonies of New England. Quakers quickly began to populate the middle colonies around 1700 and the Catholics were everywhere. Religion in the southern colonies was not practiced with enthusiasm. Their true faith lay in the tobacco plantations. Later, as the population grew, many Protestants began to outnumber the other small religious sects. But somehow these vastly different colonies came together and created the United States of America. And it was good!
Economically the country was growing quickly. The northern manufactures and the southern plantation owners were happy, wealthy and finally lived in a free country in which they could put their differences aside and succeed without fear of government or "church". But one day it happened! Such a major differences occurred that nothing but war itself could not settle it.
Less than a hundred years after America was founded, She found herself at war. Brother against brother, family against family, church against church. Simply because they had come upon differences they could not work out.
Today we see this happening in many churches and they are torn apart in the process. Let us learn from this, let us put our differences aside, let us forgive one another, love one another and live in unity and most of all let us be like-minded in Christ.
As Philippians 2.2-4 tells us "Then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.
Within any church we have vast differences. Different upbringings, backgrounds, attitudes and mindsets. However, the one thing that is most important we all have in common...Christ. Let us work toward Him, not being selfish or vain, but in humility, let us love one another.
Nathan Greene is minister of Barlow Vincent Church of Christ. Thoughts of Faith is a weekly column written by various ministers and lay people. Those interested in scheduling a date for writing a Thoughts of Faith column should contact Christy Hudson at 376-5446 or email@example.com. Or, if a Thoughts of Faith column is written at the writer's convenience and sent to The Times, it will run the first available date.


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Hürriyet: The woman who killed her rapist: I don't want his baby
August 30 (Doğan News Agency)
Isparta – Nevin Yildirim was raped at gunpoint and left pregnant by N.G. and subsequently killed him with a hunting rifle, decapitated him and threw his head in the village square. In a statement in court, she said, "Nobody will be able to say anything to my children. Everybody will say 'They are the children of a woman who cleaned her honor'." Stating that she didn't want to give birth to the five month old baby in her belly, Nevin said, "Come what may, an abortion should be done. I am ready to die."
Nevin, a 26 year old mother of two, was raped at gunpoint and left pregnant by N.G., a 35 year old father of two. Last Tuesday at 10 PM, she killed him with a hunting rifle, and then decapitated him with a knife and put his head in a sack. Shouting, "This is the head of the man who played with my honor," she threw the head into the village square. Afterwards, she was taken into custody by the gendarmerie and was referred to the court system yesterday.
Silent in custody, spoke in court
Using her right to remain silent while in the custody of the gendarmerie, Nevin explained in her statement to the court that her husband works in Antalya, which is why she remained in the village with their children, ages two and six. She said that five months ago, N.G. came to their house one night and raped her at gunpoint. Taking naked pictures of her, N.G. continued to rape her using threats and blackmail. Nevin explained that N.G. raped her repeatedly, and because she was afraid she couldn't explain what was happening to anybody.
He came to rape me
Nevin explained that N.G. wanted an abortion to be done when he learned that she was pregnant, but she emphasized that because the pregnancy was 3.5 months along an abortion couldn't be done. She explained that because of gossip in the village she lived through difficult days. "On the night of that incident, N.G. came to my house to rape me again. We argued, and when he pointed a gun at me, I took the hunting rifle off the wall and fired. I don't know how many times I fired. Then I lost myself."
'They will say that they are the children of a woman who cleaned her honor'
In her statement, Nevin explained that she didn't remember how she decapitated N.G. or where she got the knife. "How many times I shot N.G., how I killed him, I don't remember that. He was continuously threatening me. He was telling me that he was going to explain to everybody in the village what he did to me. My girl is going to start school this year. Because of the gossip, everybody was going to insult my children. But nobody will be able to insult my children now. I cleaned my honor. Everybody will say 'they are the children of a woman who cleaned her honor.'"
Explaining that she didn't want to give birth to the five month baby in her belly, Nevin said, "Come what may, an abortion should be done. I am ready to die."
By Havva Nur Arkan
Translated by Allan MacLeod
CommentsOne Response to "Hürriyet: The woman who killed her rapist: I don't want his baby"
If she really wants honor, she should be a hero and give the innocent baby life.


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Nearly two years later, Michigan State Trooper Drew Spencer has no memory of his accident.
"I don't remember that day, I don't remember what happened a week or two after," he said.
But for his colleagues, the memories of what was supposed to be a routine traffic stop are still fresh.
"I heard the brakes squealing. I looked up and saw a care coming in our direction," said Trooper Dana McKee, who witnessed Spencer's accident. "He reacted, but it was too late and he was struck."
Spencer spent the following weeks fighting life-threatening head injuries at University of Michigan Hospital. Luckily, he survived and with Labor Day weekend right around the corner, Michigan State Police is featuring Tpr. Spencer in its new 'Save a Life, Give a Lane' campaign.
The state-wide campaign, in conjunction with the Office of Highway Safety Planning, was introduced, Thursday, and will air radio and television public service announcements, promoting the state's 'Move Over' law. The law requires drivers to change lanes or slow down for police and emergency responders.
"If motorists choose not to get over or they don't slow down because they cannot get over, we will enforce that ticket," said Col. Kriste Etue of Michigan State Police.
It could save someone's life. Trooper Spencer was hit on I-96, east of Webberville and while he was able to survive, traffic accidents are the number one reason for police deaths around the country. In fact, three of the last five state trooper deaths have taken place after an officer was hit during a traffic stop.
However, Spencer says the dangers apply for all emergency responders and so does the law.
"It covers everybody. Not just law enforcement, but ambulance, firefighters roadside assistance," he said. "It covers everybody that is just trying to do a job and get home safe."
The 'Move Over' law went into effect in 2001. Anyone found violating the law is guilty of a misdemeanor.


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Little Women
by Louisa May Alcott
Analysis: What's Up With the Epigraph?
Epigraphs are like little appetizers to the great entrée of a story. They illuminate important aspects of the story, and they get us headed in the right direction.
Go then, my little Book, and show to all
That entertain and bid thee welcome shall,
What thou dost keep close shut up in thy breast;
And wish what thou dost show them may be blest
To them for good, may make them choose to be
Pilgrims better, by far, than thee or me.
Tell them of Mercy; she is one
Who early hath her pilgrimage begun.
Yea, let young damsels learn of her to prize
The world which is to come, and so be wise;
For little tripping maids may follow God
Along the ways which saintly feet have trod.
The epigraph to Little Women is Louisa May Alcott's adaptation of a passage from John Bunyan's 1678 allegory The Pilgrim's Progress. By beginning her novel with this passage, Alcott emphasizes to her reader that all of the more everyday details of life in the story are less important than its broader religious meaning. The four March sisters are pilgrims on the road to Heaven, and just because they're "little tripping maids" is no reason that they can't follow "saintly feet" and go on a deep spiritual journey through life. Alcott borrows Bunyan's apostrophe (that's a fancy term meaning a direct address) to his book, and so the passage contains instructions for what the story is supposed to do. Unlike novels that are meant only to entertain their readers, Little Women is meant to entertain and to guide readers toward their own self-improvement and salvation.


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By: Lanetra Bennett
April 17, 2014
St. Marks, FL - The site of an asphalt refinery that closed down nearly three decades ago, could become a booming redevelopment area.
Zoe Mansfield with the City of St. Marks, says, "It was a sad day when it closed."
The Former St. Marks Refinery closed in 1985. But, thanks to a sub-grant from the City of Tallahassee, St. Marks plans to turn the approximately 22-acre site back to a place of prosperity.
Local officials held a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday to celebrate the start of cleanup, construction, and redevelopment.
Environmental Consultant Roger Register, the Branch Manager for Cardno, says a previous $400,000 grant allowed St. Marks to remove eleven above ground storage tanks left from the refinery, and more than 100,000 gallons of asphalt material.
Register says, "Also, the thousands of tons of recycled steel from the tanks, we were able to receive funding for those by recycling the steel material, instead of just using it as waste product."
Mansfield says the old refinery employed 127 people She says, "It was like a little gold mine. It was the only refinery in the state of Florida."
Officials hope to attract businesses once redevelopment of the property is complete.
St. Marks City Mayor Allen Hobbs, says, "That's our problem in St. Marks now is there's nothing here to keep the people here. There's no employment available. As soon as the kids graduate school or get married, they're gone. If we can get something in here that will entice them to stay, that's our goal."
Officials say the sub-grant from Tallahassee will allow St. Marks to put top soil on previously contaminated areas, and two feet of material to be able to build on the site.
The project is expected to be completed in 2015.
News Release: City of St. Marks
The City of St. Marks held a groundbreaking ceremony today to celebrate the start of cleanup, construction and redevelopment at the former St. Marks Refinery. The project is being funded in part by a Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund subgrant from the Tallahassee Brownfields Coalition.
The City of St. Marks acquired the property through bankruptcy proceedings in 2005. Since then, it has been aggressive in securing funds from various federal and state agencies to address the contamination. In 2009, the City of St. Marks received an Environmental Protection Agency Brownfields Assessment grant to determine the extent of contamination. This positioned them to receive an EPA cleanup grant in 2013. This funding, however, covers only part of the remediation activities, and the City of St. Marks was facing a future with a partially remediated site.
"The funding from the Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund subgrant will allow the City of St. Marks to make significant progress with the remediation and position the site for future redevelopment," former St. Marks Mayor Chuck Shields said. Mayor Shields was instrumental in securing funds for work at the site.
The project holds several benefits, both direct and indirect, for the region. The partnership will contribute to the resolution of a long-term environmental issue in an ecologically sensitive area of the St. Marks River Watershed. Additionally, there will be direct economic benefits to construction and design contractors located in Leon and Wakulla counties.
"The City of Tallahassee is dedicated to supporting economic development within our region," Tallahassee Mayor John Marks said. "The cleanup and redevelopment of the former St. Marks Refinery will lead to more opportunities for growth. Helping our neighboring community helps us all."
The two cities have a long history in the area. The City of Tallahassee is a long-time employer in St. Marks, operating the Sam O. Purdom Power Generating Plant since 1952. The generating plant property, which is adjacent to the former St. Marks Refinery, was impacted by petroleum contamination stemming from the operations at the refinery.
Upon completion of the cleanup and redevelopment activities, the site will be referred to as St. Marks Innovation Park. It will accommodate commercial or retail establishments and enhance economic development in the community. The project is expected to be completed in 2015.
A "brownfield" is defined as real property, the expansion, redevelopment or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of contamination. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Brownfields Program is designed to empower states, communities and other stakeholders to work together to prevent, assess, safely clean up and sustainably reuse brownfields.


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Arson protection should be stepped up to protect lives, says firm
Published by Kathy Wilkinson for The Safety Letterbox Company in Housing and also in Communities, Environment, Local Government
Letterboxes are a 24-hour 'vulnerable' entry point
Greater efforts should be made to protect families, homes and businesses from the ever-present threat of potentially life-threatening arson attacks, a leading manufacturer suggests.
50% of all fires in the UK are arson-related, yet simple and inexpensive products that are available to prevent possible loss of lives and destruction to property are not reaching those perhaps most at risk, claims Alison Orrells, Managing Director of The Safety Letterbox Company.
Alison, whose South Wales-based company manufactures anti-arson solutions, believes many vulnerable groups, such as the elderly, ethnic minorities or single parents, are missing out – with sometimes tragic consequences.
"Deliberate fire-setting is a destructive and distressing crime that is rarely out of the headlines. So many people are concerned about it, yet few seem to do anything about it," she says. "Instead of living in fear, they should be putting pressure on their local authorities or community officers to help them find an affordable solution to protect their homes.
"The letterbox is the only part of a building that is 'open' 24-hours a day and, sadly, many fires are started by inflammable materials or fireworks being posted through the letterbox. An inexpensive, yet extremely effective solution is to fit a lockable letterflap that would prevent this and provide instant peace of mind," continues Alison.
In an average week in England, arson results in 1600 deliberately set primary fires, 50 injuries, two deaths and a cost to society of at least £45 million. Figures from the Association of British Insurers (ABI) show that in 2008 the cost of fire damage was £1.3 billion. Commercial fire damage cost £865 million, school fires cost £33 million and fire damage to homes cost £408 million.
The Safety Letterbox Company created its unique lockable letterflap – Flaplock – following demand from Arson Task Force teams across the UK. It provides an affordable, practical and Police Preferred Specification security solution to protect homes and firms from criminal intrusion. Flaplock can be fitted in minutes onto any entrance door, effectively sealing the letterbox against access, with a separate mailbox installed, if required, to accept mail.
Some local authorities and fire authorities already supply and install Flaplocks through existing 'safety budgets', though not all provide this service.
Alison adds: "Flaplock has already provided peace of mind and additional security for a number of people living in fear of intimidation or threats and the feedback has been extremely positive. But I believe there are still many more people that could benefit from this type of product, in turn saving lives and the tremendous cost to society."
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The fiscal cliff legislation has put a delay on the IRS processing your tax return.
The start date is January 30, just over a week later than planned.
The agency had to wait to see if there would be any new tax provisions with the fiscal cliff bill.
This is not the first time the IRS has had to deal with late action by congress.
Two years ago, tax season didn't open until mid-February because lawmakers were late reaching an agreement on many of the same issues.


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Well I am moving to Pensacola soon (October 2009). I am really excited to be going to a warm climate. England is very beautiful and cool but I miss the USA and all she has to offer. I am sure I will make some interesting people and hope to make a few close friends. Pensacola here I come!
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CAIRO — Readers of Egypt's main state-run newspaper last week were treated to a startling expose. Splashed atop al-Ahram's front page was trumpeted how security forces smashed a plot by the Muslim Brotherhood, the United States and Palestinian Islamists to foment the secession of northern Egypt.
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I was pleased to be able to join members of our Student Leadership Council (SLC) and Ms Brenda Gilby, Vice Principal of Argyle and co-sponsor of the SLC, for a portion of the recent School Completion and Beyond Forum held in Vancouver,. The purpose of the event was to have students network regarding how they currently maximize their education and to capture the voice of secondary school students regarding the future of education in BC – through roundtable session where students provide some ideas for structuring the BC Plan for Education. The five elements of the BC Plan for Education are: Quality Teaching and Learning, Personalized Learning, Learning Empowered by Technology, Flexibility and Choice, and High Standards.
Gabrielle and Lisa, SLC reps from North Vancouver, did a tremendous job of introducing Minister Abbot at the Forum. Minister Abbot shared his perspectives and then engaged in a question and answer session with the students. Our contingent of North Vancouver students, accompanied by Ms Brenda Gilby, represented our School District and students extremely well, ensuring that the voice of students is heard!


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October 8, 2008Franklin Community Health Network is bringing back its popular community education series titled "Prescriptions for Health." The series features local physicians who present on a variety of health and wellness topics. The series is open to the public and free of charge.
Registrations are now being taken for a presentation featuring Dr. Jay Naliboff, which will take place on Wednesday, October 29, from 7:30-9 a.m., in the Ben Franklin Center at Franklin Memorial Hospital. Dr. Naliboff, who is affiliated with Franklin Health Women's Care, will discuss causes and treatments of female urinary incontinence.
"Urinary incontinence is a common and distressing problem for women of all ages. Most causes of incontinence are treatable with lifestyle changes, exercise, medication, or surgery. The key to proper treatment is proper diagnosis of the type of incontinence," said Dr. Naliboff. "My talk will cover the common forms of female urinary incontinence, assessments for this condition, and the various treatment options available."
Registration is required, as space is limited. For more information or to register call Jodi Cordes at 779-2592 or 1-800-398-6031, ext. 2592 or register online. Light refreshments will be available, as well as child care to those who request it in advance.
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This lesson is based on the National Historic Landmark files, "Madam C.J. Walker Building" (with photographs) and "J.C. Penney Historic District" (with photographs), as well as other sources related to Madam Walker and J.C. Penney. It was written by Rita Koman, education consultant. The lesson was edited by the Teaching with Historic Places staff. TwHP is sponsored, in part, by the Cultural Resources Training Initiative and Parks as Classrooms programs of the National Park Service. This lesson is one in a series that brings the important stories of historic places into the classrooms across the country.
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The former Golden Rule Store is located at 803 South Main Street on the eastern edge of the business district in Kemmerer, Wyoming. It is part of the J.C. Penney Historic District, which also includes Penney's first house. Today, the restored six-room house is a museum operated by the J.C. Penney Foundation. It is open seven days a week from Memorial Day through Labor Day. The house is open for tours by appointment at other times. For more information, contact Kemmerer's J.C. Penney Store at 722 J.C. Penney Drive, Kemmerer, Wyoming 83101. The store has been in operation at this location since 1929.


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The primary mission of the British Society is to help others, but we are also a social organization, holding events for members and guests in the Boston area. Sometimes events are organized to raise funds, but always to raise fun. Follow the notices below for upcoming events hosted by the Society and other British organizations. You can also read reports of past events held by the British Society and others.
Saturday, July 30th - 1:00 PM
Join The British Society at The Old Manse, a National Historic Landmark, followed by Afternoon Tea at the Colonial Inn (www.concordcolonialinn.com).
Our private tour of the Manse will be led by Tom Beardsley from the Trustees of Reservation (http://www.wickedlocal.com/article/20140104/news/30104985).
Tom was born in Yorkshire, has a Doctorate in American History and will provide an educational and fun tour. Friends, family, children & visiting relatives are all welcome.
Tickets $50 per adult $25 per child, for high tea and tour.
Please note: Trains to Concord run from North Station. Car pooling or transportation could be arranged from Alewife, if there is a demand.
On Wednesday, December 10, 2014, friends of the Society gathered at the Beacon Hill Residence of Consul General Susie Kitchens, for a traditional Christmas party.
The Residence was beautifully decorated for Christmas and guests enjoyed mulled wine, hors d'oeuvres and good conversation, accompanied by live piano music. Ticket sales and a raffle raised over $3,500 for the Society which will help to carry on its work. There were also a number of new faces at the party and several expressed an interest in getting more involved with the work of the Society. In addressing the group, the Consul General stressed the importance of the relationship between the Consulate and the Society, as there are many things the Society can do for local Britons that the Consulate cannot. The President thanked the Consul General for her hospitality and gave a brief history of the Society, including details of some recent cases.
On February 20, Mr John Shannon, President of The College of Arms Foundation, gave an interesting lecture on English Heraldry.
Mr. Shannon's presentation covered the evolution of English heraldry, the history of The College of Arms and the origins of several of the current Royal Arms including those of Elizabeth II -The Queen, Prince Philip - Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Charles - Prince of Edinburgh, Prince of Wales, Duke of Cornwall, Duke of Rothesay and Prince William – Duke of Cambridge, Earl of Strathearn, Baron Carrickfergus. During the optional dinner, Mr. Shannon discussed how Americans may apply to The College of Arms for proving a right to arms or for the granting of honorary arms.
On December 3rd The Society celebrated the season with the Annual Christmas Reception and Auction. The event was held at Prescott House the home of The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America in The Commonwealth of Massachusetts through the courtesy of the late Grace Thaler who was a member of our Board of Directors.
An enjoyable time was had by all. Carols were sung by the British School of Boston, and, by tradition, the game of Saints and Sinners was played with amusement. One lucky guest took home a door prize of a bottle of fine red wine and another lucky attendee won the raffle of two bottles of Veuve Clicquot.
The cornerstone of the evening was the silent auction of 28 items donated by members, friends, and generous corporate sponsors including;
On November 13th Members and guests of The British Society gathered at The Chilton Club for a cocktail reception and lecture. The subjects were Her Majesty, The Queen Mother, her home, The Castle of Mey, and the book A Taste of Mey. The presenters were Lt Col. James Murray and his wife Christina.
Col. Murray spent 30 years in the British Army and then worked for The Queen Mother until Her death. He became Administrator of the Trust and Managing Director of the Castle & Gardens of Mey. He spoke about the Castle, some of the rooms, and the time that The Queen Mother spent there. He amused the audience with a number of interesting anecdotes.
Christina then spoke about how the idea for a book, A Taste of Mey, started and how she created it with recipes and anecdotes from the many contributors. It has been described as 'A unique 'Royal ragout' flavored with marvelous photographs, with more than 200 color pages of favorite recipes and personal memories of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother from Her friends, members of Her Household, present-day employees of the Castle, and Patrons and Friends of the Castle of Mey.'
Following the lecture many of the attendees remained for an optional dinner.
On October 2nd The British Society, and co-sponsor, The Garden Club of The Back Bay hosted a lecture at The Union Club featuring Michael Marriott, senior rosearian at David Austin Roses.
On May 23, The Society held the Annual General Meeting at the Union Club, Boston. The evening began with a reception with hot and cold hors d'oeuvres, wine and a cash bar all of which was enjoyed by Members and guests.
The speaker was Stephen Blyth, a Professor in the Statistics Department at Harvard University and a Managing Director at Harvard Management Company, which manages the Harvard University Endowment. Professor Blyth holds a first class degree from Cambridge and a PhD in Statistics from Harvard University. His talk, "The Quant Delusion," was a very entertaining and informative general-interest account of what went wrong during the financial crisis.
The business meeting followed the speaker. Reports were given by the President, the Treasurer and the Relief Committee. Lewis Allen then gave sincere thanks to all who served as Directors, Officers, Committee Members and Volunteers during the 2012 year.
The most notable comment of the evening was the report that 2012 was the first year in the 196 year history of the Society in which there was a surplus of operating revenues over relief payments and operating expenses so that neither principal, or earnings, of the Endowment had to be used.
On June 1st, The Society hosted the Annual Award of Merit Banquet at The Country Club. The honoree for 2013 was TONY WOODCOCK, the President of New England Conservatory.
Following the format established last year, the black-tie event began with Champaign and cocktails in the Library. Following drinks Members and guests processed into the second floor ball room which was comfortably lighted many candles.
Lewis Allen, a member of the Executive Committee of The Society, gave introductory remarks. He was followed by Charles Platt, President of The Society, who spoke briefly about the history of The Society and gave several examples of instances where The Society had provided Aid. After the first course, British Consul General, Susie Kitchens discussed the significant role of Brits in Boston.
Following dinner, President Platt presented a beautiful certificate, done in calligraphic style, to Mr. Woodcock who then gave brief acceptance remarks. He received hearty congratulations from all in attendance.
This was a very enjoyable event, at a beautiful location with excellent attendance by members and guests. It is with great anticipation that we look forward to the next Award of Merit event in 2014.
On Saturday, May 11th, three teams of four guns competed in a Sporting Clays event which was followed by a typical British shoot lunch with guns and guests at Addieville East Farm in Mapleville, R.I.
The teams, ENGLISHMEN, MAD DOGS, and LESSER MORTALS were truly tested by traps on fourteen stations which had been set for a tournament the preceding week. There were high birds, low birds, rabbits, and many crossing combinations that went so fast as to be almost invisible. In the end, for some unaccountable reason, the MAD DOGS triumphed over the ENGLISHMEN all of whom left the LESSER MORTALS wondering what had just happened.
The shoot was followed by one of Chef Tony Lussier's memorable shoot lunches which began with hot hors d'oeurves, followed by venison & bean soup and then roast loin of pork and finished with fresh strawberry shortcake. This was accompanied by a selection of red and white wines and a toast to the winners with Veuve Clicquot. To make certain that everyone would nap in the afternoon, the day was ended with Stilton, grapes and a great vintage Port.
All of the participants, and guests, agreed that the loss by the ENGLISHMEN and embarrassment of the LESSER MORTALS, must be avenged and therefore it was proposed that a rematch should be held.
On the evening of May 23rd an exceptionally pleasant evening was enjoyed by 40 Members and guests who gathered at The Chilton Club for a cocktail reception and lecture "Royal Foods & Kitchens" by Dr. Lee Prosser, Curator, Historic Royal Palaces. Following the lecture 20 people remained to enjoy a delicious dinner. Each attendee at this event was offered a one year complimentary membership in Historic Royal Palaces. Historic Royal Palaces cares for the unoccupied royal palaces of London which are Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, Banqueting House, Kensington Palace and Kew Palace.
Dr. Lee Prosser has worked on the restoration and re-opening of the most important Georgian Kitchens in the world – those of George III in Kew Gardens, as well as the re-presentation of Kensington Palace, Kew Palace and, of course, the famous Tudor kitchens at Hampton Court. He brought us his insight on royal kitchens and royal eating, telling how the rituals of royal dining had hidden meanings as well as a unique impact on court and society.
On December 5th The British Society hosted more than 80 Members and guests at the Annual Christmas Reception and Silent Auction at The Union Club. While viewing more than 25 donated items, and listening to Christmas carols by a chorus from The British School of Boston, attendees enjoyed complimentary Champagne, wines and a selection of hors d'oeuvres. As an added attraction raffles were held for two round trip British Airways Club Class tickets to London and a magnum of Veuve Clicquot.
The event raised almost $16,000 and was supported by nine corporate sponsors.
On October 18, 2012 The British Society hosted 45 Members and guests at The Chilton Club in Boston to hear Mr. Hugo Vickers give an illustrated lecture "Her Majesty The Queen" based upon a lifetime of personal observation that goes back to childhood.
A cocktail reception preceded the lecture and 30 of the group stayed for an optional dinner at which Mr. Vickers recounted some of his personal impressions of The Royal Family.
On June 6th, the AGM was held at the Offices of The British Consul General in Cambridge. The evening began with a cocktail reception at 6:00 pm followed by a business meeting at 7:00 pm. Various revisions to the By-Laws of The Society were approved by Members.
The most significant change was to alter the form of governance. The Executive Committee, which has acted as the primary governing body of The Society, was set aside and replaced by the following form of organization;
These changes were made to accomplish the following;
Following the passage of the revised By-Laws,
an election was held appointing the following individuals;
President – Charles Platt
Vice President – Becky Liley-Wagner
Treasurer – Timothy Hunt*
Clerk – Steve Clark*
Board of Directors
Lewis Allen – Chair ҂
Kathy Duffy ҂
Becky Liley-Wagner ҂
Charles Platt ҂
Malcolm Rogers
Grace Thaler
Stokley Towles
Ex Officio member – The British Consul General, Boston
*- Ex Officcio members of the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee
҂ - Member of the Executive Committee
After the business meeting there was an extremely engaging talk by Daniel R. Coquillette, University Professor, Boston College, Law School titled "A New Look at the American Revolution" based on his five volume set of Josiah Quincy Jr's papers.
On May 3rd, The British Society and co-sponsor, The Royal Oak Foundation hosted 110 Members and guests at The Chilton Club in Boston to hear The Very Reverend Dr. John Hall, Dean of Westminster Abbey, give a lecture "Westminster Abbey: A Place for Royal Celebration". Dr. Hall also briefly discussed his new book The Queen and Her Church.
A cocktail reception preceded the lecture and more than half of the group stayed for an optional dinner at which Dr. Hall recounted some of his personal impressions of officiating at the wedding of HRH Prince William of Wales and Miss Catherine Middleton at Westminster Abbey.
On March 3rd, The Society hosted the Annual Award of Merit Banquet at The Country Club. The honoree for 2012 was Malcolm Rogers, Ann & Graham Gund Director, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
The rain stopped and the sun came out to produce a beautiful evening. The black-tie event began with Champaign and cocktails in the Library with background music provided by a concert cellist complements of a generous Member. Following drinks Members and guests (and the cellist) processed into the second floor ball room which was comfortably lighted by three working fireplaces and many candles.
Lewis Allen, a member of the Executive Committee of The Society, gave introductory remarks. He was followed by Charles Platt, President of The Society, who spoke briefly about the history of The Society and gave several examples of instances where The Society had provided Aid. After the first course, British Consul General, Dr. Phil Budden gave an amusing talk about Brits in Boston and his style and whit set the tone and left everyone smiling for the balance of the evening.
Following the main course of lamb, President Platt presented a beautiful certificate, done in calligraphic style, to Mr. Rogers who then gave brief acceptance remarks which showed him to be both grateful for the recognition but also humble about his significant contributions to the Boston community. He received a lengthy standing ovation and hearty congratulations from all in attendance.
This was a very enjoyable event, at a beautiful location with excellent attendance by members and guests. It is with great anticipation that we look forward to the next Award of Merit event in 2013. Note must be made that many members and several corporations, including British Airways, Land Rover and Fiduciary-Trust were generous sponsors helping to make this a successful event to continue the mission of The British Society.
On December 7th, British Consul General Dr. Phil Budden hosted the annual Christmas party. The event drew more than 60 supporters of The Society to the British Residence on Chestnut Street. Guests had the opportunity to bid on silent auction items, including a pair of round-trip tickets to London, donated by British Airways. The British American Business Council of New England (BABCNE) made a $1,000 donation from its own Christmas event, a show of support by another British organization supporting UK-New England links. Beacon Hill residents including Nan Bush Ellis were joined by Brian LeMay of the Bostonian Society, and Malcolm Rodgers of the Museum of Fine Arts.
The evening was covered by the Beacon Hill Times.
In total, the evening raised over $17,000. Dr. Budden said "The enthusiastic turnout by many friends and supporters of The British Society - especially our Beacon Hill friends and neighbors - on a rainy Wednesday was much appreciated."
On October 13, 200 there was a reception and author's presentation by Katharine Auspitz at the Chilton Club. The War Memoir of (HRH) Wallis, Duchess of Windsor - Was it the greatest love story of the twentieth century or a bloodless coup? An historical novel with a basis in fact.
The memoir, apparently found in her former Paris home, is said to have been written in the Duchess's own hand. Though the Duchess is a highly unreliable narrator, Kate Auspitz, is a meticulous historian. Her twenty-six pages of footnotes ground the story firmly in published recollections of the major figures of the time. The plot rests on little known historic details that make Wallis's role in the events entirely plausible... The British edition, Wallis: My War was published last month by Quartet Books and featured at the Soho Literary Festival, London, September 23-25.
Kate Auspitz is a political historian, Fulbright fellow (Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford) and Harvard Ph.D. She was an Associate Professor in Social Studies, an interdisciplinary honors program, at Harvard College and taught also in the Political Science Department at Wellesley before leaving academia for practical politics. She now works on foreign policy, immigration, and refugee issues.
Wednesday, April 20th 2011 saw an early celebration of the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, when members and guests of the Society gathered at the New England Historic Genealogical Society on Newbury Street.
No they weren't there to inspect the Society's archives, but to hear an entertaining and informative presentation by Chris Childs on the ancestry of Kate or Catherine as she was shortly to become known.
Chris has spent nearly six years researching Kate's ancestry and his illustrated talk and book entitled The Ancestry of Catherine Middleton revealed to many a surprised guest that she was related to a variety of interesting historical and current figures, including George Washington who needs no introduction and Guy Ritchie who may be better known as Madonna's ex husband.
Chris was gracious enough to sign copies of his book before the assembled guests enjoyed a wine and cheese reception. A cake bearing a crown and the names of the soon to be wed happy couple was cut and a grand time was had by all. Glasses were raised in a toast at the end of the evening to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II who would celebrate her 85th birthday the next day.
To those of you who were able to attend, we certainly enjoyed seeing you and thank you for supporting our charity. Particular thanks to those of you who brought guests; we enjoyed meeting them and hope that we shall see them again at events in the future. In addition to sharing the pleasure of an enjoyable evening together, we raised funds to help us aid another of our deserving cases. As an added benefit, the Genealogical Society very kindly gave each guest a three day pass to use the library which contains the largest collection of British genealogical materials in the United States.
In April the Society was pleased to present the second of two lectures by renowned leading architectural historian Curt DiCamillo. Mr DiCamillo is knowledgeable certainly, but also amusing and often slightly wicked. His illustrated lecture at the Union Club in Boston delighted an audience of over 40 for about an hour. Afterwards guests enjoyed hors d'oeuvres and cocktails and continued the discussion.


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Like many of Australia's most prized assets, its oldest pub may soon be owned by Asian investors. Sydney's Fortune of War, which dates back to 1828 when the journey Down Under from Europe took six months to complete by sail, is on the market for the first time in 20 years, according to property agent Ray White.
The pub, which claims to be the oldest in Australia still serving pints, is part of a three-pub-and-hotel complex for sale based in the Rocks district of Sydney—the city's old town where the British began their settlement in the late 18th century. But instead of hosting rowdy drunken sailors, the area is now one of Sydney's tourist hot spots where luxury-cruise-ship passengers come ashore to experience old "Australiana."
The Fortune of War has a colorful history: it owes its origins to Samuel Terry, a convict transported to Australia by the British for seven years on charges of theft.
In 1810, Mr. Terry opened a public house in Sydney and eventually came to be known as the "Botany Bay Rothschild," a reference to the area south of Sydney first visited by Captain Cook and the great wealth he managed to accumulate from his humble origins. Mr. Terry eventually built a hotel and pub where the Fortune of War now stands. The first recorded license was in 1828, registered under John Boreham, according to the pub's website.
The pub still retains much of its old world atmosphere. Its First Fleet bar, for instance, has walls adorned with drawings and passenger lists of the 12 ships that first arrived here from the U.K.
And while its regulars tend to be office workers from Sydney's Central Business District, Fortune of War has an association with servicemen stretching back for over a century: it was once a favorite watering hole for soldiers departing from nearby Circular Quay to fight in wars abroad. These days, patrons are likely to grab a "schooner" – a measurement of beer – before catching the ferry home.
But buyers should beware. The high Australian dollar has made it tough for retailers and restaurateurs in the city to thrive, since they depend on the throngs of foreign tourists who normally fill the Rocks during the summer months. With the cost of visiting Australia rising, fewer people are coming ashore to spend.
Nonetheless, agents Ray White are confident the business, which includes three different establishments–Fortune of War, Russell Hotel and the Russell Wine Bar–will sell, though they didn't release a guideline price.
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I don't mind Mora at all. He is cagey and is a spoiler. He just had a terrible management team and he was not guided correctly.
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His biggest stigma was the contender. That show was always held against him and still is to this day. It is almost like many never really considered him a real fighter, but a reality show guy. It is unfair because he is a fighter. He is just a victim of circumstance.
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Mora beat Vernon Forrest. Dirrell hasn't beaten anyone and struggled against Curtis Stevens (who???)
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1 - Dirrell has more talent. He's bigger and still faster.
2 - The Froch fight is the first fight I've actually seen him hold like that. He stunk it out against Stevens, but since then, he's been pretty damn entertaining.
3 - Mora holds a lot more and he does it in every fight, it's a part of his offense. He's like a mix of Dirrell and Mosley without the speed and power.
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What an absoloute load of bollox this thread is , no disrespect intended but i strongly disagree
i'm from england but I dont do this petty us against them bull****. im a general boxing fan who like anyone has their favs which come from a number of different countries and i will tell it how i see it.
Lets look at the facts.....sergio mora won the contender...won the 1st ever contender ...the most entertaining season with the best prospects imo...he was pretty cool on it too.
but as a real fighter? hes elusive yes....but mainly to your average 'b' class fighter ...he punches like a little girl and has 5 ko's to his resume , so how is he like Dirrel? why would they love him if he was black? hes absoloutley nothing like Dirrel
mora has a ko percentage to fights of around 24%
Dirrel has a ko percentage of around 73 %
Mora gets gifted a controversial decision to Forrest 1st fight
Forest gives Mora rematch nearly Knocks the guy out , humiliates him completley owns him...Mora is immediatlety found out to be a fraud
Mora a top 2o fighter possibly?...dirrel is a legitamate top 10fighter! they shouldn't be mentioned in the same sentence!
...and i'm one of frochs and the contenders fans
lets look at the vast differences
Dirrel who apparantly hasnt trained properly eg only giving it 6days in england to adjust...coming in slightly overweight... and yet he scares the **** out of carl froch in his own back yard...travels all they way to england to be robbed like that.
i mean before you say anything...why would all the commentators on primetime have Dirrel up by a few rounds including point deduction if that werent so?
now i'll give credit where credits due opening few rounds dirrel ran around like a little ***** and kept on falling on floor breaking rules and stuff but Froch bodyslammed the guy..elbowed him ...they both threw rabbit punches
but when it came down to it and they actually exchanged the much clearer crisper and harder punches came from Dirrel and some of them made Froches knees buckle, something mora coudn't do in a million years
i agree the opening few rounds dirrel ran away like a sissy but who was the agressor in the last few rounds i ask you ... not only did he score more harder punches ,more jabs more counters, more everything and made a fine art of slipping carls punches and making him swipe thin air he actually took away carls heart ...in the last round he looked like a beaten man
i was completley rooting for froch the whole fight not just because im from england but mainly because i didnt even no much about dirrel
but despite the early cowardly rounds his actuall craft and superior speed, skill and punching power won me over and impressed me and he is getting a lot off unfair flack on this site.
even if you honestly do believe Froch won, shouldn't you be giving dirrel some credit? for giving carl such a torrid time....but all i see is sore winners
carl froch showed a lot of courage and deteremination hes british and id like him to win it but im wise enough to know he wont and if his punch resistance ever goes hes in trouble
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Bodybuilding Glossary .. Help Add to it
I thought Eric made a good suggestion with the bodybuilding glossary so I am going to roll with it. Please post any terms you think are used commonly on the boards and I will make it into a post and stick somewhere in the future. This way we don't have to keep explaining the terms to new comers, we can just point to the glossary.
Heres some I collected:
PWO = post work out
HIT= High intensity training
HIIT= High intensity interval training
GI= Glycemic Index
HST= Hypertrophy Specific Training
BW= Body Weight
RM=rep maximum (maximum weight at that number of reps)
PCT=post cycle therapy
CNS = central nervous system
BCAA=branched chain amino acid
GVT=German volume training
PH - Prohormone
PS - Prosteroid
AAS - Anabolic Androgenic Steroid
ROM - Range of Motion
CEE - Creatine Ethyl Ester
CM - Citrulline Malate
NO - Nitric Oxide
BF%= Body Fat %
BMR= Basal metabolic rate
EFA= essential fatty acid
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DMSO = Dimethyl Sulfoxide - Topical enhancer
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ED = Every Day
ENTH = Testosterone Enanthate
EOD = Every other day
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Abduction = moving a limb away from the midline of the body. An example is moving an arm from the side of the body to shoulder height.
Adduction = moving a limb toward the midline of the body. An example is bringing the arm to the side from an extended position at the shoulder.
Aerobic Exercise = With Oxygen. Prolonged moderate intensity exercise that uses up oxygen at a rate at or below the the level that cardiorespiratory system can replenish it. Examples are running, walking, cycling, and swimming. Develops cardorespirotory fitness and is used to burn fat to achieve maximum defintion, but can be highly catabolic if done in excess.
Agonist = muscle that is contracting during a movement and which is primarily responsible for the movement of a certain bodypart.
Anerobic Exercise = higher intensity exercise than aerobic exercise which uses up oxygen more quickly than it can be replenished in the muscles. Bodybuilding is anerobic exercise and it burns up muscle glycogen to supply energy to the working muscles.
Antagonist = a muscle that counteracts the agonist. It lengthens when the agonist contracts.
Circuit Training = going form on exercise to another (10 to 20) as quickly as possible in a circuit around the gym, keeping the pulse rate high. A rest period of two to five minutes is taken and then the circuit is repeated for a planned number of times.
Compound Exercise = Also called a basic exercise. Multi-joint movement that involves a large number of muscles (and generally the largest muscle groups like thighs, back or chest) and enable you to lift the heaviest weights. Examples are squats, bench presses, deadlifts, and pull-ups.
Concentric Movement = the part of a movement where the muscle shortens or contracts. It is the lifting part of the exercise such as when you press a barbell from your chest. Also called the positive.
Eccentric Movement = the part of a movement where the muscle elongates. When you lower the weight back to the starting position. Also called the negative.
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Volume and Intensity
These two terms I think begginners will see thrown around a lot on the boards, but it is very difficult to arrive at a consistent definition for them.
IMO, they are frequently mixed up. Expecially, people talk about ways of increasing intensity when they are really talking about volume and density. But I realize other people may think differently on this. Trying to keep it simple, here are the definitions I've arrived at. If anyone has any thoughts on this, please speak up.
Volume = The amount of work performed in an exercise session. Traditionally calculated as the amount of weight lifted multiplied by the number of sets multiplied by the number of reps (i.e. total reps), time under tension and amount of rest between sets can also be considered as ways to increase or decrease volume.
Intensity = Normally expressed as the percentage of weight you are lifting relative to your one rep maximum. In other words, how much weight is on the bar in relation to your maximal ability.
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