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Bronchitis (Acute)
Table of Contents
- Acute bronchitis facts
- Acute bronchitis definition
- What is, and what are the causes of acute bronchitis?
- What are the symptoms of acute bronchitis?
- What are the risk factors for acute bronchitis?
- Is acute bronchitis contagious?
- How is acute bronchitis diagnosed?
- What treatments are there for acute bronchitis?
- Acute bronchitis home remedies
- Acute bronchitis medications
- When should I contact my doctor about acute bronchitis?
- What are the possible complications of acute bronchitis?
Acute bronchitis home remedies
Home remedies may help reduce acute bronchitis symptoms. For example, staying well hydrated by drinking fluids, breathing humidified air, and avoiding dairy products as well as may keep secretions thin and more easily removed. Alcohol and caffeine should be avoided as they can interact with some of the ingredients of OTC cold preparations. Over-the-counter cough suppressants and cough drops can help reduce coughing symptoms and NSAIDs and/or acetaminophen (Tylenol and others) may reduce discomfort (aspirin, especially in children and young adults is not recommended due to the risk of Reye's syndrome). However, before trying these at home, read the labels to be sure they are safe for you to use.
In addition, avoiding air pollution by staying indoors, by avoiding tobacco smoke and other environmental bronchial irritants may reduce symptoms. If symptoms worsen, see your doctor. For children under age 2 (and some doctors recommend under age 6), the doctor should be consulted before OTC medicines are used. Continue Reading
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Georgia Adoption Reunion Registry
How much does it cost to use the registry? (Source)
What if I don't want to be contacted by the party searching for me? (Source)
"The Reunion Registry cannot release identifying information without written consent of the person being sought or a court order. If you want to protect your right to privacy, you must file an Affidavit of Non-Disclosure with the Adoption Reunion Registry. If there is a court hearing, you may be contacted if you have not filed this affidavit."
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News 12 at 11 o'clock, February 18, 2010
AUGUSTA---A News 12 investigation is getting the attention of a state agency, and it could mean answers for hundreds of people all over the country looking for their families. We're talking about the victims of Augusta's alleged black market for babies. Many believe judges and a court officer worked to sell children for a profit. A lot of those children, now adults, thought they'd never be able to find their biological parents until now.
As a North Augusta Public Safety officer, Landon Terry solves mysteries for living, and he says "that's pretty ironic, because over the years I've helped a lot of people solve a lot of their problems, and I've had no luck solving my own."
Landon thinks he was ripped from his birth mother's arms and sold when he was born. He doesn't know much about that day. He only has a few documents that name him "Baby Boy Cooper." His mother and father's names are missing from those records, but he wants to find them. Landon says he "would have a lot of closure. A lot of answered questions."
We first met Landon several months ago when he came to News 12 looking for those answers. We tracked down a woman named Barbara Seeger in North Carolina who was looking for answers too, so we set up a meeting between her and Landon.
Landon: "I've never really met a mother looking for their child."
Barbara: "Oh, I will never give up."
Landon is looking for his mother. Barbara is a mother looking for her child. They aren't related, but their search is--because it starts with the same woman, Elizabeth Hamilton, or Bee, as she was known. Bee was an officer with the Richmond County Juvenile Court. She's accused of threatening women like Barbara and taking their babies away from them. She would then allegedly sell the kids, like Landon, and pocket a profit. At least two other judges were allegedly in on this scheme, and it may have happened for decades to hundreds and hundreds of people. After seeing Landon's and Barbara's stories on News 12, one of those hundreds picked up the phone.
"She saw your newscast and got in touch with our investigator, who got in touch with me to let me know we had some work to do together," says Peggy Rothschild, the head of the Georgia Adoption Reunion Registry in Atlanta. She's very familiar with the name Bee Hamilton.
Peggy: "She was very sure to do things legally. There's plenty of documentation."
News 12: "So, a lot of these people who thought 'there's not a record of me'...that may not be the case after all?"
Peggy: "Right. That may not be the case at all. There is a good chance there is a record."
Finding that record is the tricky part, but if it exists, Peggy and her team of state investigators can probably find it. According to Peggy, they've "helped most people who've come to the reunion registry who've had some dealings with Bee Hamilton."
So far, Peggy says that's been dozens of people like Landon and Barbara. The problem is, Landon and Barbara didn't know how to find her. Peggy says "a lot of adopted persons and birth parents don't have a clue as to how to get to us."
But now they do, and both Landon and Barbara are in contact with Peggy. Maybe soon, both will be in contact with their families.
That makes Landon "ecstatic, because I've hit so many dead ends over the years, and to hear that somebody can do it is just flabbergasting." So, while Landon investigates crimes in North Augusta, he knows he has a team investigating him in Atlanta. He's hopeful his mystery will finally be solved.
The Georgia Adoption Reunion Registry is a state agency, and there is a fee for investigators to look into your case. It's $300, but they don't want to turn anyone away, so they will work with you on the price. It usually takes anywhere from three to six months to get answers.

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The blog of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
By Sue Arrowsmith, Miami Dade College
Miami Dade College's (MDC) popular MDC Live Arts series closes its 2012-13 season with Argentina native, Brooklyn-based bassist, bandleader and producer Pablo Aslan and his quintet performing Piazzolla in Brooklyn, at 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 20 at The Colony Theatre, 1040 Lincoln Road.
With Piazzolla in Brooklyn, Aslan pays homage to the great Argentinean composer and bandoneón master Astor Piazzolla. After the master's death in 1992, Aslan brought an extraordinary focus on tango's relationship to jazz, and on Piazzolla's ideas about jazz tango. In fact, his latest recording, Piazzolla in Brooklyn, was inspired by Take Me Dancing, a 1959 jazz tango recording by Piazzolla.
Aslan has been working at the intersection of jazz and tango for the past 20 years. He grew up in Buenos Aires in the 1960's and 70's, and later moved to the U.S. to study music at the University of California Santa Cruz, attending Cal Arts and UCLA. He moved to New York City in 1990 and for years he was a regular in milongas (tango dance halls) around the U.S. and performed with Raul Jaurena, Pablo Ziegler and Yo Yo Ma's Soul of the Tango. Then he began to probe the possibilities of jazz tango. The hard work paid off in recordings such as Avantango (2004), Buenos Aires Tango Standards (2007) and, most notably, Tango Grill (2009) an album that earned GRAMMY and Latin GRAMMY nominations. On these recordings, Aslan revisited old and new tangos, including some Piazzolla pieces, with the tools, the approach and sensibility of jazz.
"Pablo Aslan is a master at fusing the languages of jazz and tango, and we are thrilled to present him with this latest project that offers audiences new ways to experience the world and legacy of Astor Piazzolla," said MDC Live Arts Executive Director Kathryn Garcia.
Piazzolla drew from many sources for what came to be known as his New Tango -- from traditional tango and Bartok, to klezmer music, Stravinsky and Bach. But he had a special fascination with jazz. After all, Piazzolla spent most of his childhood in New York City --- which included experiences such as listening to Cab Calloway through a window outside a club in Harlem, too young to be let in -- and jazz was an essential sound of the city.
"There is a before and after Piazzolla in tango," says music critic Fernando González. "And to understand how rooted in tango his music is, and what a challenge to the tradition it represented, there is nothing better than to hear it in context."
As part of MDC Live Arts' core commitment to create meaningful educational experiences, González, who was nominated for a GRAMMY for his notes on Piazzolla in Brooklyn, will lead a multimedia, curated listening session to explore the music of Piazzolla within the history and evolution of tango. In addition, a live music clinic will be led by Aslan for NWSA music students that traces the innovations and techniques that popularized tango and jazz in the Americas
MDC Live Arts, an initiative of MDC's Cultural Affairs department created in 1990 as Cultural del Lobo Arts, has a celebrated history of bringing exceptional national and international performing artists to the region. Annually, it produces a diverse series of stellar performances, presenting today's most exciting artists while creating meaningful encounters between these artists, the students of MDC, and the community through workshops and residency activities. It seeks artists from around the globe representing a diverse range of voices and forms, which push boundaries and honor traditions relevant to this multi-cultural, multi-lingual community.
Tickets for Piazzolla in Brooklyn are $25 for the general public and $10 for MDC students with valid identification.
To purchase, please call 305-237-3010, or visit www.mdclivearts.org.
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ROCKVILLE CENTRE, N.Y. (AP) -- A New York man says he didn't know it was a crime to laugh.
Robert Schiavelli of Rockville Centre, on Long Island, was slapped with two summonses for "disturbing the peace."
Police responded to his home on Feb. 12 and Feb. 13 after receiving complaints from his next-door neighbor that his loud laughs could be heard across the driveway.
The 42-year-old was charged with acting "in such a manner as to annoy, disturb, interfere with, obstruct, or be offensive to others."
At his arraignment Tuesday, a judge declined to dismiss the charges.
Schiavelli says his neighbor often taunts him due to his disability. He deals with it by laughing him off.Schiavelli suffers from seizures and neurological impairments. The neighbor didn't respond to requests for comment.


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Chris Brown Launches New 'Channel' Website, Gets More Personal Than Ever
Do you love Chris Brown, but don't know what he's doing for nearly every waking moment of each day? Well then you are probably about to lose your shiz over this news. The 'Fine China' crooner has launched his very special 'The Chris Brown Channel' website for all of his devoted fans.


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Saturday, January 5, 2013
Spreading Warmth (Not From Peeing Your Pants)
It was just a little thing and I had fun doing it even though it turns out people look at you like you're a nutter if you walk up to them and hand them a present. But I quickly learned that the looks grew even more suspicious when I spoke (stuttered) so mostly I handed them to people silently and walked away.
My friend Mary read about my Santa-bombing and liked the idea of performing 26 acts of kindness as well. She's more talented and less offensive than I am, so instead of handing out raunchy books on the street, she's knitting 26 baby hats for a nearby children's cancer center.
Today Mark and I went to the post office to drop off a present for Misty Mason, who won my first blog giveaway of 2013 and when we returned home, I found a present waiting for me.
Mary made me a hat, too, and you know what? I'm thankful she's my friend, I'm happy about the cute lid and I'm so grateful I'm not a kid in a cancer ward. Incidentally I needed that reminder because it's been a rough week.
It's the little things, guys. I like living in a world where people give presents to strangers and knit hats for each other. What could you do 26 times this year to be nice to other people?
I read somewhere that it takes 21 days to make or break a habit, so committing to do something kind 26 times could in theory change your outlook and therefore your world.
What if we all did this?
I'm not wearing a tie-dyed shirt or driving a VW bus but there's something really, really hopeful about the idea of a world ruled by small acts kindness and love. Even if they are rejected at times or people look at you funny, you might make just one person's day.
Isn't that worth it?
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Cute hat, I like!!
Oh Trish, I'm glad you like the hat. Thanks for the inspiration. I'm thankful we are friends too. :) PS: You are very talented, and I can be very offensive. ;)ReplyDelete
Oh Trish, I'm glad you like the hat. Thanks for the inspiration. I'm thankful for our friendship too. PS: You are very talented, and I can be very offensive. ;)ReplyDelete
I like that idea! I wish I was crafty and could make 1 of anything, let alone 26.ReplyDelete
I mean, I like baking and stuff....but who the hell is going to eat food made by a stranger? Then again, I live in a small town so I'm sure I'd know them somehow, lol
What a great post Tricia. It really made my day, really.ReplyDelete
And what an amazing idea. I happen to be a crafty little sort, so I will ponder that and get back to you.
What a fab post Tricia. Volunteering is also good way of paying forward some kindnesses.ReplyDelete
Here in the UK I've been involved with reading schemes in primary schools (age 7-11 years) where we pair up with a child and be their 'buddy' in the classroom and listen to them read aloud. It's great fun :-)


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During the "crash" we saw inventory levels in some Naples neighborhoods jump to over SEVEN years of inventory. The inventory was far outweighing the sales. Using the easily understood concept of "supply and demand," it did not take a rocket scientist to know that those neighborhoods would see a decline in price until the inventory stabilized.
There are some neighborhoods (very few) that still have an oversupply of inventory (nowhere near the seven years level), however our more popular neighborhoods (the ones that are driven by proximity to the beach or downtown; the ones that are popular due to the school districts that they feed into; or the ones that are popular due to their lower price points) have become balanced and many are seeing a shortage in inventory. Last time we had a shortage in inventory was during the real estate boom of 2005. We all remember what happened to prices during that time - they soared.
While we are not expecting to see a spike in prices, we are already seeing homes in these popular neighborhoods starting to sell at a higher price per square foot than they were selling at last year. We are seeing fewer short sales and fewer foreclosed homes. The shadow inventory of bank owned homes is still just that - a shadow. If and when these homes get introduced to the market, the likelihood that they will be in the popular neighborhoods is slim.
We are sharing this information to keep you educated on our market. Many of our clients from last year were simply too nervous to purchase at the time. They wanted to see how things played out over the past year. Our inventory levels are a good indication of how things are playing out. The low prices coupled with the unprecedented interest rates have indeed created the perfect buying storm, and people are buying!
If you are looking in our more popular neighborhoods, our advice is do not let another season go by for you while you sit on the sidelines evaluating the market. If you would like to own a home in Naples, this is the time to buy it.
If you would like to see what Is on the market in your preferred neighborhoods, give us a call. We are happy to send you an updated listing of homes that would work for your needs.


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Globalink Shipping & Logistics (UK) Ltd is United Kingdom based shipping and freight forwarding company that offer benchmarked logistics and consolidation of goods around the globe to Ghana.
Our main objective is not about making money but to serve our customers and meet their needs.
We offer door-to-door services to our clients, logistics services, advice clients on the choice of the most competitive carrier on specific routes and generally facilitate the import and export of various types of goods.
Our commitment to quality is reflected in our highly committed team, who serve customers that are looking for the highest quality service. Because, we believe that the key to happy customers is employing happy, motivated and caring employees.
We believe that in a fast changing world, our customers need a safe pair of hands into which they can entrust their business and possessions.
Our forward looking and dynamic approach means that we never stand still.


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A city in southwestern Arizona, near the Colorado River and the Mexican border; population 90,041 (est. 2008).
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Syllabification: Yu·ma
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Yuma 2
1 (plural same or Yumas) A member of an American Indian people living mainly in southwestern Arizona.
Relating to the Yuma.
Example sentences
- About 39 percent of Colorado's ag receipts come from Weld and Yuma counties.
- The Western Growers Association accuses Yuma area agents of cracking down on illegal alien farm workers and scaring away legal workers at the same time.
From Pima yumĭ.
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A couple of days ago I wrote about one of my forays into MDX land
(Retrieving denormalized tabular results with
MDX). The topic of that post was how to write MDX so as to
retrieve the kind of flat, tabular results one gets from SQL
queries. An essential point of that solution was the MDX
Ancestor() function.
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According to their annual earnings call Tuesday morning, Motorola will be focusing their efforts in 2009 toward higher end devices on the Android platform. Sanjay Jha, Motorola's CEO, admitted that the company's mobile device division wasn't doing well, and the solution may be to churn out higher-end phones with a more robust platform. Windows Mobile 6.5 was not a focus, though he did mention Windows Mobile 7 would be a new direction in 2010.
Jha believes that "...in 2009, Android is more competitive..." [in regard to WM 6/6.5] "More of our effort and focus in 2009 is going to be Android." Jha goes on to talk about strategies shifting toward Windows Mobile 7 in 2010, though Microsoft has made no mention of the OS other than its existence.
With Motorola coming to market with Android devices, the OS may see more carrier coverage than just T-Mobile sooner than was thought. Whether Android can truly compete with the iPhone would be seen if AT&T picks up one of Motorola's new devices.
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VIDEO: Vail Daily reporter/copy chief Ross Leonhart delivers his daily snow conditions report while snowboarding down Red Buffalo at Beaver Creek Resort.
Ross Leonhart uses an iON AirPro3 action camera. Send comments and suggestions to firstname.lastname@example.com.
Beaver Creek official report: 2" in last 24 hours, 14" in last week
Weather: Mostly cloudy and cold
Liftline status: Not too bad
Breakdown: Beaver Creek reported 2 inches of new snow overnight, adding some soft stuff on top of the packed snow. According to Ski Patrol, Stone Creek Chutes will be opening Thursday.
Snowcast: The National Weather service forecasts a slight chance of snow Wednesday and Wednesday night into Thursday.


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Jack Sawyer
What Sawyer Said
When CBS News rolled into Williamstown in February 1964 for an interview with President John E. Sawyer '39 and University of Texas Chancellor Harry Ransom, the college was on the cusp of a decade of transformation. We asked members of the Williams faculty to lend their voices to the conversation that Sawyer began all those years ago.
A Defining Decade
A conversation about Jack Sawyer's Williams presidency with his successor and friend, John Chandler. Introduction and interview by Michael Beschloss '77. From the Alumni Review, January 2012.
Biography from Williams Archives
Read a comprehensive biography on Jack Sawyer and his presidency by Professor J. Hodge Markgraf '52, who concludes, "[Sawyer's] foremost legacy is this college. His life was splendidly useful."


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Queeny Park Queens Rule! - Artemisia II LbNA # 22206
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|St. Louis
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|Last Found
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The "Queeny Park Queens Rule!" Series - Artemisia II.
This is the third in the series.
This box is back again!
This series features a set of historic Queens.
I selected "Queens" as the theme, because, obviously, the very name of the park just begged for that (even if Queeny is simply the last name of the man that originally owned the land there)!
Anyway, Some of the Queens that I chose to honor may be familiar to some of you; others may be unfamiliar to most.
That is because, in selecting the queens, I attempted
to satisfy a number of things.
First, I wanted the queens to be true rulers. That is, not only were these women titular queens, they also had
power and responsibility of rulership during at least some
part of their tenure.
Second, I wanted to select a variety of queens from relatively recent history, as well as some from distant to ancient times.
Third, I wanted these queens to be considered rather more
"historic" than "mythological."
Fourth, I wanted to try and repesent queens from various
continents and cultures.
This final criterion was particularly difficult to satisfy, since our western culture offers us far more historical material to work with
in some areas, and very little in others.
In any case, these are all fabulous women who had fascinatinglives, and I hope you enjoy learning a bit about each of them!
How this works:
I have planted 7 Queen letterboxes, plus one final box.
Each of the 7 Queen boxes will stand on its own, so you can track down any one of them, in any order, and stamp in for as many or as few of them as you choose.
However, this is also a series. So, for those of you that wish to collect all 7, you have a further reward you can attain. I have also planted a final letterbox, which may be viewed as the "crowning glory" (um... pun intended ;-) of the series. The final letterbox requires that you find all the others first, and once you do that, the full instructions for the final one will become available to you.
Featured Queen III - Artemisia II
This queen lived in the 4th century BC.
Artemisia II was the Queen of Caria, which was in soutwestern Turkey (by modern day Bodram). She and her husband King Mausolus were very devoted to each other.
Artemisia was an acclaimed botanist and medical researcher in her day, resulting in future botanists to name a plant genus, the sagebrush, after her.
When Mausolus died in 352 BC, Artemisia became the sole sovereign. She was a clever military leader when an opposing army sought to overthrow her rule. Her opponents
thought it would be easy to de-throne her since she was only a woman. What she did, though, was feign a surrender and meanwhile launch a successful surprise counter attack!
Her most notable accomplishment, however, was the magnificant tomb she built for her beloved husband after his death. This sructure was so glorious it was considered
one of the Seven Wonders of the World in ancient times. Indeed this was the origin of the word "mausoleum" which came down to us to mean a large splendid tomb.
The Mausoleum was a beautifully columned rectangle, with a pyramid shaped roof. It was visible from all sides, even from a far distance. The Mausoleum was rectangular in plan being about 120 ft. by 100 ft. It featured a chariot that was 20 ft. high and had a burial chamber that was decorated in lots of gold. Its total height was 140 ft. and it was described as a brilliant jeweled building.
This memorable tribute to her husband fed speculation that after his death, Artemisia never truly recovered from her broken heart.
Drive into the area of Queeny Park that is accessed via Weidmann Road.
Drive along and park right by the lamp post on your right, that is
very near to a spot where the creek stops running above ground
and disappears underground. It is noticeable by the rocky area there.
Facing the stream, you will want to follow the treeline and walk around to the right;
you will see that you come to an open area or meadow.
If you walk into the meadow, continuing to track the treeline that you
walked around, you can eventually see a bridge that is probably
still closed for repair.
You will want to look for a path into the woods that begins at
the bridge, and runs across the meadow before running into the woods
on the other side.
Once you find that path into the woods, you will go down it.
You will probably run into some brush blocking your path unless
someone has cleared it. You can navigate around the brush to the right
fairly easily.
Soon the path comes to a T. At this point you are going to backtrack a bit on the path you just
From the T, look down that path you just followed, and notice a large boulder visible
about 10 steps back on the path.
Go to the boulder (which will be on your left.) Once there, look a bit
further for a second large boulder just on the left of the path. Go to that second boulder.
Behind the second boulder is a couple of more piles of more rocks. Going about 10 or 15 steps
in toward these rocks (where you are at perhaps the second big pile), there is a nook behind
and under some of the larger rocks. Your letterbox is in that nook, covered with some flat
loose smaller rocks.
NOTICE how the letterbox is covered so that you can re-hide it
so that no parts are visible from any angle!
Bring your own ink or ink pad, and of course paper or a logbook to stamp into,
as well as a pen to log your name, date and where you are from.
This stamp measures 3.5 X 4 inches, so you make sure your paper or logbook is big enough for this.
You may enjoy using yellow and orange for this stamp.
Finally, Please be discrete when uncovering and re-hiding this letterbox, if you happen to visit the site during one of its more crowded times.


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It's that time of the year again. Little boys and girls all around the globe are counting down the hours until Santa comes down their chimney weighed down with gifts, and Irish American kids are no exception.
"Santa is going to bring me a pink Ariel princess kitchen and pink socks and, oh ya, maybe pink rabbit stompies," says three-year-old Mackenzie O'Regan, who lives in Yonkers.
Born to Sharon (from Co. Clare) and Don (from Co. Limerick), Mackenzie is prepared to share some of her toys with her one-year-old sister Khloe, and if she still has stuff left over she will "give some of my toys to the little children that don't have any."
Three-year-old Conor Lenihan told the Irish Voice he hopes Santa brings him a bike and some Handy Manny tools. Speaking on his 10-month-old sister Sarah's behalf, he said she is "getting a doll and stroller."
Conor is the son of Co. Kerry-born Valerie and Mike Lenihan, who both live in Yonkers.
When asked what he is most excited about this Christmas, he turned a brow up and said "Santa coming of course."
Conor did some shopping of his own for his friends and family.
"I bought my nana a bag and my best friend Niamh an Olivia chair," said Conor, looking at his mom with a thought.
"And what did you get me?" he asks his mom.
Conor's best friend Niamh Kissane, three, is hoping Santa will bring her a doll's house.
Niamh, daughter of John and Catriona Kissane, also from Kerry, told the Irish Voice that "Santa lives in the North Pole."
Niamh jumps around in excitement and hugs her little sister Kate, one, while telling us that she bought her friends Conor and Sarah a present too.
"Don't tell them cause it's a surprise but I got them a kitchen, and then we are going to eat lots of candy when we play," she said.
Caitlin Higgins, eight, is excited about Santa's presents, but is more excited about her family coming from Ireland next week.
"I can't wait to see my family," she said, so excited as she sat on her mom Angela's lap last weekend.
When asked what she is getting from Santa Caitlin said, "You want to know ALL my presents?"
She has a long list but really hopes Santa will bring her a karaoke machine so she can practice her singing.
"My favorite band is the Wanted but I also love Taylor Swift," said Caitlin, whose mom and dad hail from Co. Louth.
The first song she plans to sing on Christmas morning will be "Sparks Fly" by Swift. "I love that song," she says.
100 year old letter to Santa Claus found in Dublin home
A letter to Santa Claus from Ireland at Christmas
Great Christmas cookie recipes - perfect to leave out for Santa on Christmas Eve
At the Kerry Hall in Yonkers on Sunday, December 18, Santa came to visit the children. There was great excitement as over 50 kids gathered to meet and greet the bearded man himself, and each of them were lucky enough to go home with their first Santa present of the season.
Eight-year-old Michael-John Costello received an electronic Monopoly game from Santa on Sunday and was over the moon.
"I'm very happy with my present and I can't wait to go home and play the game with my brother," he told the Irish Voice while taking a rest from chasing some of his friends.
When asked what his favorite thing was about Christmas, Michael John, son of Donnchadh (Co. Kerry) and Angela (Co. Cavan), said "Being with my family."
The eight-year-old is excited to spend Christmas day with all his cousins, aunts and uncles in his Aunt Rosie's house where he plans to play lots of games with everyone and eat loads of food.
"I'm allowed eat more candy at Christmas than any time of the year," he said smiling.
A group of friends -- Julia Stlafani, 11, Chiara Meorenda, six, Sarah McNamee, 11, Dylan McNamee, nine, and Luke McNamee, six, took time out of their playing at the Kerry Hall to chat to the Irish Voice.
Dylan, brother to Sarah, Luke, Aran (two weeks old), Patrick, 12, and Conor, one, said he hopes Santa brings him an electric scooter for Christmas.
"But if Santa doesn't have an electric scooter that's okay, he might bring me an electric guitar that I can play with my friends and brothers and sisters," said Dylan.


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Definición de ducat en inglés:
1A gold coin formerly current in most European countries.
Oraciones de ejemplo
- A ducat weighs about 3.5 grams so this coin would be more than a 17-ducat coin.
- The calculations were done with the help of soldiers who were given a gold ducat for every mistake they found.
- He didn't care for the preservation of peasant songs in this far-flung outcrop of Europe: four ducats a song, however, he could not refuse.
1.1 (ducats) informal Money: their production of Hamlet has kept the ducats pouring in
Más ejemplos en oraciones
- With new ducats in hand, I'm off to Grand Central Station.
- Speaking of shelling out the ducats, industry watchers seem to concur that during these flush economic times, and even during lean ones, parents will spend mightily on toys.
- Think Not Think will no doubt be playing for more than handouts this time, so be sure to bring your hard earned ducats as they unveil their CD Point of View at the Urban Lounge on Thursday.
2North American informal An admission ticket.
Oraciones de ejemplo
- The Dallas Mavericks put bar codes on tickets, not just to track sales of the ducats, but to make sure they are selling them to folks who actually fill the seats.
- When it came Buddy's turn to use the ducat (the family couldn't afford tickets for everybody), he saw his first play ever - the comedy 'Turn to the Right.'
- Ticket prices went up more than $3 to an average of $43.86 a ducat.
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Meet author Margarita Engle Saturday
Margarita Engle, bestselling and award-winning author of young people's novels, "The Wild Book" and the "Surrender Tree," which received the first Newbery Honor ever awarded to a Latino, will share her experiences working with search-and-rescue dogs at a 60-minute free program to be held 11 a.m. Saturday at the Brentwood Library, 104 Oak St.
-- Nan Hargis, Staff
Engle will also demonstrat some of the techniques used to train dogs to locate people in the wilderness. The program is appropriate for school-age children.
The Friends of the Brentwood Library hosts. For information, call 925-516-5291.
-- Nan Hargis, Staff
Chamber hosts free business expo Nov. 2
The Antioch Chamber of Commerce is hoping to shine a spotlight on local businesses, and the improvements made at a shopping mall here.
The chamber, along with Macerich Co., hosting a free expo from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 2. at Somersville Towne Center, 2556 Somersville Road.
The goal of the inaugural Antioch Expo is threefold: to bring exposure to how Macerich has spruced up the shopping mall, and bring community members together and to help businesses get themselves out in front of the public and increase their visibility said Sean Wright, the chamber's chief executive officer.
"There's no place in Antioch right now for businesses to have exposure. This will allow people to come by, and stop and ask questions," he said.
The event will include a car show, ballet and karate demonstrations and live music, Wright said.
Fees for chamber businesses to reserve a space is $150, nonmembers are $250. For more information, call 925-757-1800 or visit www.antiochchamber.com.
-- Paul Burgarino, Staff
City to hold meeting about BMX track
OAKLEY -- Heads up, BMXers -- this is your chance to weigh in.
The city of Oakley's parks division is inviting the public to a meeting at 7 p.m. Nov. 13 to discuss ideas for renovations to the BMX track at Creekside Park.
The meeting will be at City Hall, 3231 Main St.
-- Rowena Coetsee


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As generations of schoolchildren were told, Jamestown in 1607 was the first permanent English settlement on what would become the United States....
Talk about engaging in far-flung revisionism! That cute "undocumented immigrants" is totally wrong and out of place. The folks who arrived here were, in fact, documented, and, more importantly, were not entering a sovereign nation of laws when they diod so. That little comment was misplaced and renders the rest of the piece so suspect that it must be dismissed.
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News :: Prairie Forest Trail taking shape in Shellsburg
· 11:23am August 21st, 2014
After much planning, things are really moving along in creating the Prairie Forest Trail in Shellsburg. The trailhead is located at the north end of Pearl Street and provides a link to an already existing trail through the woods and a restored prairie just east of the Shellsburg Elementary School. The Shellsburg Area Community Group (SACG) raised funds for this project through a quilt raffle last fall and successfully applied for a grant from the Keep Iowa Beautiful Foundation. This generous grant has been used for the purchase of materials and labor is being provided by community volunteers.
One of the trail improvements is not visible from the street, but is very important to making the trail a walkable loop. A previous foot bridge over a waterway had washed away and needed to be replaced. Bridge materials were delivered on July 31st. Volunteers led by local contractor, Ron Brehm, got right to work and a twenty foot bridge, six feet wide was completed by the following day. Cement pilings were poured for the new trail entrance sign and on August 5th the metal Prairie Forest Trail sign was erected by city volunteers. Grant money was also used for the purchase of materials for a split rail fence on the west side of the trail entrance. Rex Miller donated his time and equipment to help dig the post holes on August 14th and volunteers constructed the split rail fence. The addition of a new trash receptacle near the trail entrance isn't as exciting, but is needed to help keep our trail clean.
Jay Herman is the chair of this Community Visioning committee and he has spent countless hours in coordinating this trail effort. This has been an excellent example of good things happening when people work together. Of course, this whole project is possible because of the school's cooperation in allowing us to create this trail entrance on their property. City staff have provided equipment for moving stacks of lumber, delivering and grading dirt and lifting the entrance sign into place as well as guidance on placement of the sign and fence. And then there has been the great support of community volunteers stepping up to the plate, providing equipment, labor and the "know-how" to get things done!! I won't try to list names, but a huge thank you goes out to everyone for their contributions.
There is certainly more work to be done on the trail entrance, with more grading, additional split rail fence, seeding, a bench and landscaping to come within the next few weeks. Residents of Shellsburg are giving the project a "thumbs up" and we just wanted to share our excitement about this important community improvement.
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Great Lakes WATER Institute (CGLS, GLRF)
Building #1901
600 E. Greenfield Avenue
Built: 1965 by Allen-Bradley
UW Acquired: 1973
Renovated: 1975/1977 (approx.) by UW
Space: 126,130 gsf (88,465 asf)
Three stories
Original Cost: $5.5 million WATER Institute
The Great Lakes WATER Institute, formerly known as the Great Lakes Research Facility (GLRF, or CGLS), was purchased from the Allen-Bradley Company in May, 1973 for $1.6 million. It was built in 1966 for the manufacture of ceramic tile at a cost of $5.5 million.
Asbestos Inventory Synopsis:
- See DOA-DFD WALMS inspection for room-by-room building survey (Fall 2002).
- Assume all original Allen-Bradley era thermal system insulation (TSI) as ACM. TSI installed during the UW renovations is probably asbestos-free (based on samples to date). Until all ACM is properly identified, Physical Plant Services recommends all insulation be tested prior to disturbance, or treated as ACM.
- February 2005: Sigma sampled mudded fittings in 173 and 100FGH hallways on the cold de-chlorinated line, hot de-chlorinated line, and hot return de-chlorinated line; all were negative.
- Ceiling plaster in 3rd floor corridor tested as ACM. We assume other plaster may be ACM as well; this is currently under investigation.
- Some duct insulation from former AB kiln-process equipment is ACM.
- Many lab benches and fume hood liners are ACM.
- New roof installed Fall 2000, DFD Project #98I2D.
- Significant abatement projects:
- Extensive abatement in the boiler room (321) during 1990 (?). We believe this room is now asbestos-free.
- Dechlorinator pipe insulation (1990?). Check with David Melitz on locations and specifics.
- Apparatus on 3rd floor across from scales (1990?). Check with David Melitz on locations and specifics.
- Additional sampling still required for fume hoods, lab benchs, floor tile, etc.
- Transite board has been found in the building and as surplus material from the A-B occupancy. The greenhouse also has transite application.
- Some ACM TSI remains on the Neeskay research vessel; however, most ACM insulation on main engine and generator exhaust stacks has been removed.
- Please see the UWM Asbestos Inventory for additional information. .pdf document, Adobe Acrobat required
- Also, please see Pnysical Plant Services file photos for sample locations.
Images from the DNR/UWM transite issue:
Pre-abatement Images (October 23, 2001):Transite baseboards from the Greenhouse. We believe these structural members were removed to serve as a wind-break for the fish-boil fire, during the DNR/UWM sponsored event.
Other transite debris discovered in the west lot.
Pre-abatement Image #3 Other transite debris discovered in the west lot, at the fish boil fire pit.
Post-abatement Images (November 1, 2001). Per the request of the DNR, the area was marked in a grid pattern, contaminated grid areas were identified, and the contaminated grids were removed by scraping the gravel. After gross removal, the final inspection involved indentification and picking out any remaining pieces of transite (i.e., inspection of all grids and sifting through the gravel). The project took place on November 1, 2001.
- Image #1 of post-abatement view of "area of concern".
- Image #2 of post-abatement view of fire pit.
- Image #3 of post-abatement view of fire pit.
- Image #4 of post-abatement view of "contamination zone".
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A Quote by Thomas Gray on day, health, heaven, peace, and wealth
From toil he wins his spirits light, From busy day the peaceful night; Rich, from the very want of wealth, In heaven's best treasures, peace and health.
Source: Ode on the Pleasure arising from Vicissitude. Line 93.
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As we are gearing up to welcome a new year and bid farewell to the old one, we are frantically trying to gather all the facts that sublimely changed the online experience. Some of us have done quite a few mistakes or were on bit back foot with the flow but quickly we are getting ourselves together by learning from our mistakes and look towards a hopeful future. In today's date content management is not something that can be managed single handle and we should well take a look in what the New Year has to offer. Also it is quite clear to many that content management growth remains strong and would be booming in coming times. And with drastic change in the outlook of the internet both from user end and provider end, we need to look at better solutions that could be beneficial for all as it is the time where information is the best bet and could be shared by all.
The trend that is likely to hit the content management systems the most is effective management and understanding the industry. Outsourcing would be major to the 'knowledgeable workers' with efficient performance with reliability in data use and access. Also many companies are looking for dynamic contents as the information needs to be updated and well managed, irrespective of whichever industries they are in. Again understanding our customers' need is the key point and we should be doing it in a better and broader prospective. The customer journey will be important starting from discovery and proper interactions towards advocacy. Any website that fails to implement a dynamic webpage that the clients or customer are looking for and interact will be hindered the most.
With the exponential growth in the types of gadgets and electronic media that can connect to the internet modern content management system should look for pages that are easily readable in any format whether it be IPad, or mobile or desktop. Building a different webpage for each version is quite time taking and has turned obsolete considering the limitations one has to face while developing this pages. Instead companies could look for dynamic pages with proper content that can easily get morphed according to the variety of devices. This is a major progress that all organizations must take as the use of internet is not limited to a numbered few through only few defined gadgets. Also proper interacting support should be provided instead of displaying a read only site.
Another trend that will overlap many existing notions of content management would be the use of social media properly. The social media website no longer remains a place for entertainment or connectivity only as it has acquired deeper roots in lending a positive status for a said website. And with the increase in the use of them for the marketability and getting a proper establishment in the market, proper integration and follow up through them is a must to prosper in our respective fields.
With various analytical tools and SEO updates that has taken the internet world by a storm, we should always keep abreast with the latest tweaks and upgrades and always try to look into the footfalls that our website is receiving on a regular basis. We should also look into the proper structure and layout of the page so that the footfalls are not static, obsolete or vague but the real-time updated view is known to us. With proper feedbacks from the customers other issues that they are facing while loading our pages should also not be ignored and addressed at once.
Finally one should always remember that time as well as manpower is valuable and should not be wasted much. Having great and quality content writers from outside the domain who understand our business well saves us both as well help us to judge our business from an outsider's perspective. A good content writer will always provide fresh content and help us save valuable time and employment of other people on our payroll thus increases our productivity.
The coming year promises to be quite innovative in regards to the content management system and if we try to learn from our mistakes from the nascent stage, then it will change the face of our business for good. And just by keeping our eyes open to the changes that are making people to follow a certain beneficial stream we could take our business to a new and better level.
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BOSTON — Nearly 350 years after Zipporah Potter Atkins became the first American-American to purchase a home in Boston, a marker has been laid at the historic site.
Gov. Deval Patrick said Tuesday that he was humbled by Atkins' life, which he called part of the larger story of Massachusetts.
Atkins bought the home in 1670 at a location which is now part of the city's Rose Kennedy Greenway.
Atkins was born free at a time when Africans in Massachusetts were more often enslaved and used money from her father to buy the home.
Atkins' father, who was a slave, received the money as a small inheritance from his owner.
Atkins remained a North End resident until 1699 when she sold her house and became the first woman of African-descent to initial a deed in Suffolk County.
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After a very hectic week, I'm back and blogging. Yesterday's unsightly rain had me dreaming of spring and a whole lot of sunshine. And of course a bit of bright nibblings to go along with it. These rosemary-lemon shortbread are the perfect transition from winter heartiness (the rosemary) to spring liveliness (the lemon). Not to mention they're somewhat addictive if you're not careful. Get the recipe over at my post today on Rue Magazine's blog...and start baking!
Rosemary Lemon Shortbread
Serves :: 24 cookies
2 cups flour
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter at room temperature *I use a European-style butter which has a slightly higher fat content. Plugra is a common brand – Whole Foods, Dean & Deluca and the like carry it.
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, minced
juice of 1 lemon
zest of 1/2 to 1 lemon *depending on taste
clear sanding sugar , if desired *Dean & Deluca carries it
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Using an electric mixer, beat butter in large bowl until creamy. Gradually add granulated sugar and vanilla to butter and cream together. Mix in rosemary, lemon juice and zest. Stir in flour mixture slowly until just blended. Form dough into a ball and divide it in half. Roll each half into a log, about 6 inches long or so – make sure log is squared at edges rather than rounded. Wrap logs in plastic and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
Preheat to 325°F and place oven racks on 3rd and bottom rung. Place about 1/4 to 1/3 cup of sanding sugar on a piece of parchment paper and roll each log so that each side is well-coated. Cut each log into slices, about 1/3 inch thick. Place slices on 2 cookie sheets, about 1/2 inch apart. Bake for 9 to 10 minutes and reverse baking sheets in oven. Reverse baking sheets and bake 9 to 10 minutes more until golden brown. Transfer cookies to a rack and allow to cool.
posted: 03.07.11
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Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Shortbread is so delicious it knows no boundaries. Whether you call it Scottish shortbread or shortbread cookies it's still tasty, quick and easy to make and far nicer than any commercial brand. So why not make some this weekend?
The chances are you already have all the ingredients (with possibly the exception of rosemary) and that's pretty much available everywhere if you're not lucky enough to have some growing in your garden.
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Wednesday, September 07, 2011
Thanks for help with cooking, all your recipes are so original, all need now is essay help
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Wednesday, September 14, 2011
It must be very delicious dish. It looks so yummy.
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Friday, September 23, 2011
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Saturday, October 29, 2011
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Les années 1980 ont été sans un revêtement spécial à haute densité de tissu, peut également jouer le bas anti-rosée, le rôle de l'eau d'infiltration et de ventilation. Bas les points du tissu pour dur, le mou de deuxième classe. Di House, Le blouson de duvet vert à la femme sous Moncler Loire vêtu d'un plat; vraie Sita en popeline, taffetas est un type doux, doux et confortable à porter.
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Here comes our very own dashing Super star Diljit Dosanjh with his next upcoming Punjabi movie 'Disco Singh'. PTC Motion Pictures presents the most happening and blasting Punjabi movie 'Disco Singh'.
After Jatt & Juliet, Jatt & Juliet 2 and 1984 Punjab (Under process), Disco Singh is the fourth collaboration between the dashing Diljit Dosanjh and talented director Anurag Singh.
The movie is story about the journey of a Sikh Dancer. Diljit will be playing lead male role and Surveen Chawla will be playing lead female role against Diljit.
Punjabi movie 'Disco Singh' will be produced by Raji M. Shinde and Rabinder Narayan under the banner of PTC Motion Pictures. The Inauguration (Mahurat) of the movie took place on the birthday of the director Anurag Singh i.e. 17th NOvember 2013. The shooting for the movie with a huge budget has started today in New Delhi. The whole movie will be shoot in placed around Delhi and hopefully would release by April 2014.
PTC Motion Pictures has also signed Diljit Dosanjh for another upcoming Punjabi movie for which title is not yet revealed.


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Wallingford, Vt. native Bethany Bosch successfully completed the 21-mile English Channel swim. After 17 hours and 34 minutes in the water, Bosch reached the northern shores of France around 11:45 pm ET.
Are you using your WPTZ mobile app? Click here for video.
Partnered with Intrepid Athletics, Bosch is aiming to raise money to build an indoor aquatic center near her hometown in Rutland. She has raised well over $10,000 but hopes the swim will inspire the community to continue the fundraising efforts.


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Tonight is the night that the first "regular" episode of Syfy's Defiance airs, and I'm a fan. We continue to learn about the world as it has been affected by the terraforming and the alien immigrants, and we see alliances beginning to form. Don't miss it.
Here are a few sneak peeks for you, including the first four minutes if you're so inclined, as well as a couple of featurettes from the leading Castithans in Defiance, which give some insight into the episode.
But first, Syfy has just posted a recap of the series premiere, and it looks like it will be a regular feature. I hope so. It's presented as a radio broadcast by the character with the best hair of the cast, Alak Tarr, who also DJ's the local radio station:
Featurette: Defiance – Recap: Episode 1
Now, about those sneak peeks:
Rafe & Nolan search underground St. Louis while looking for an escaped convict. Meanwhile, a violent Castithan tradition causes clashes amongst the residents of Defiance.
TV Spot: Defiance – Down In The Ground Where the Dead Men Go
Clip: Defiance – Down In The Ground Where The Dead Men Go
Clip: Defiance – Episode 2 : First Four Minutes
Featurette: Defiance – Behind the Scenes: Tony Curran Talks about Castithan Honor
Featurette: Defiance – Behind the Scenes: Jaime Murray
If you are amongst those who own an iPad, you can download a free book that puts a large amount of Defiance knowledge at your fingertips; click here for the link.
Defiance, starring Grant Bowler, Julie Benz, Stephanie Leonidas, Tony Curran, Jaime Murray, and Graham Greene, airs Mondays at 9/8c on Syfy.


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Lazarus House Ministries, Inc. provides safe, emergency, transitional and HIV/AIDS housing to an ever-changing population. Their care is dependent upon donors and volunteers like you! Your donations help to feed and clothe our residents and add to their general quality of life. Thank you in advance for your support.
Where can I drop off my donation?
Food donations may be dropped off at any of the following locations:
St. Martha's Food Pantry
242 Hampshire Street
Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm
The Good Shepherd Center
412 Hampshire Street
Monday - Saturday, 10am- 4pm
You can also drop off food at 48 Holly Street, Lawrence between the hours of 9am - 1pm, 4pm – 8pm weekdays and 4pm - 8pm weekends.
Clothing donations may be dropped off between the hours of 9am – 3pm at any of the thrift stores in Lawrence: 412 Hampshire Street, 229 So. Union Street, 121 Essex Street.
Can I present my gift to the residents personally?
No. In order to maintain the confidentiality of our residents, you will not have the opportunity to meet with them but please know how much your donation helps.
What if I have further questions about donating?
If you are still unsure of what clothing item(s) to donate or collect, or would like guidance on holding your own donation drive contact our Thrift Store Coordinator, firstname.lastname@example.com
To find out specific food items to donate check the list on our Good Shepherd Center page or call our Food Coordinator at (978) 332-5013.
How do I become a volunteer?
The first step is to apply for a position that interests you. Once you have selected a position you can go to the Online Volunteer Application.
Will I need training?
There is no training necessary but you will be scheduled to meet with our Volunteer Coordinator for an interview so that we can fit your interests to our needs. All volunteers will need to fill out a CORI application before volunteering their time.
I need information about helping during the holidays.
If you need information about helping out a needy family for the holidays check here online or to find out about donating holiday goods or volunteer services, contact firstname.lastname@example.com
How do I get to Lazarus House Ministries, Inc.?
The ministry provides services at several locations. Click here for directions.
Where do the funds come from to operate Lazarus House Ministries on a day-to-day basis?
Each year hundreds of generous people contribute financially to Lazarus House Ministries enabling us to serve the people who come to us for a "hand up". These wonderful donors are individuals and families, corporations and businesses, charitable foundations, churches and service clubs, and other organizations. Together their support comprises more than 80% of the revenues for our annual operating budget. The remainder of our operating budget is funded primarily through our social enterprises, as well as limited rental and interest income.
Does Lazarus House receive government funds to assist the poor and homeless?
Less than 1% of the funds received are from government agencies. The vast majority of funding comes from the private sector.
How much of the funds donated actually serve the people who come to Lazarus House in need?
The Board and Staff of Lazarus House Ministries strives constantly to serve our guests effectively and efficiently. 82% of the funds contributed directly benefit the people we serve, while 16% is utilized for administrative and fundraising costs. We are grateful for the many volunteers who in fiscal year 2012 donated 110,680 hours of service without which this ministry would not be possible.
Do the people who come to Lazarus House for help also receive money from Transitional Assistance (Welfare)?
Some who come to us do also receive assistance from federal and/or state programs, yet they still require our help. Our mission is to offer people a "hand-up", much more than a hand-out, so that they can become self-sufficient, contributing members of the community and society. People who take advantage of our programs are working and/or getting an education; they are in our work preparation programs and sometimes in transitional housing; they are taking the necessary steps to improve the lives of their families and they are eternally grateful for the assistance they receive along the way.
Is Lazarus House Ministries affiliated with a Church?
Ours is indeed a ministry, a faith–based organization whose mission is rooted in Judeo-Christian traditions and values. We are here to serve the most vulnerable of God's people, to be his eyes, ears and hands for people in dire need. We are NOT affiliated with any Church, though several congregations of various denominations generously support us with their time, talent and treasure.


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Welcome back to the Chlewey .org Site!
After being kidnapped for ransom by cybersquatters, I could finally get back my old .org domain. Fortunately I could retrieve my old domain without paying any ransom. For the moment, only this presentation page will be hosted here, I hope I will soon make a major organization of content between the .org and the .net domains.


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Seal supporters protest shared use at pool
By Dave Schwab
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Chanting "shared use is abuse" and "just one beach for the seals," more than 30 seal sympathizers rallied in La Jolla Saturday marching down to the Children's Pool carrying signs advocating creation of a marine mammal sanctuary there.
Organizers said in a press release the event was a "rally and march to stop the harassment of seal rookery at Children's Pool/Casa Beach in La Jolla."
They have complained about those who advocate public access to the beach who in recent weeks have been crossing over the guideline rope meant to separate humans and marine mammals. The rope has been up since Dec. 15 when the seals' pupping season started and is set to come down on May 15.
"Shared use, it's not working to protect the seals or the natural ecology, so we're here calling for ending harassment of the seals," said Tim Rusmisel, who organized the rally which included representatives of Sea Shepherd, the Animal Protection and Rescue League (APRL) and La Jolla Friends of the Seals which operates a docent program at the pool.
Rusmisel noted a small group of people have been moving onto Children's Pool beach and flushing seals into the water "so that they can set up a barbecue and play Frisbee."
"Under federal law, that's harassment," he said. "We're asking for the rules and laws to be enforced, keep the rope up, and eventually, we'd like to see the idea of turning the pool into a sanctuary. So we're here today to raise awareness about those ideas and rally public support."
"It's been so accelerated this year, the violations," said Ellen Shively, president of La Jolla Friends of the Seals. "They've (pro-access proponents) gotten organized."
"It was weak," said David Pierce, director on the San Diego Council of Divers, reacting to Saturday's pro-seal rally. "They alert the media because that's their only friend. I heard people laughing at them as they were walking through the streets. We're for shared use, that's city and state policy and law. They amended the trust by lobbying (State) Sen. Christine Kehoe and that created a shared-use beach. It created everything they asked for. Or is it?"
The group of divers was on the beach — for the most part outside the barrier — before the march started at Girard Avenue and Prospect Street. Then one of them walked to the beach in his wetsuit, scaring some seals into the water before turning around to walk back to the area on the beach where they had gathered.
Later, one man posted a sign inside the rope barrier reading "Beach open for swimming and diving. Respect the wildlife."
Before the seal proponents arrived at the pool, a larger group divers left the beach and entered the water from South Casa Beach. Still later, several others skirted along the far end of the rope — where there were no seals — as close to the bluff as they could to get into the water.
Meanwhile, all of their actions were videotaped by the seal proponents, who made a point of letting TV crews at the area above the beach know when the marchers were there.
At one point, one of them even made a point of telling one cameraman to be sure and take pictures of the divers on the beach.
There were occasional heated discussions about whose point of view was right and a silent moment with fists raised among those who want people banned from the beach because "noise upsets the seals," one said.
Back up at the march, Shively said shared use has had negative consequences on marine mammals.
"What I've seen is fewer pups this year and a lot fewer pups and moms interacting during the pupping season," she said.
Shively would like to see shared use at the pool "reinterpreted."
"If we had a marine mammal park for the protection of seals and the education of people, it would be shared in the way of people being able to observe seals and would also give the seals the very-deserved respite they need," she said.
"They (people) have plenty of other beach, why do they have to bother the seals in that one little spot?" asked Rosemary Bernier, who, accompanied by her family vacationing from Tampa, Fla., happened on seal supporters gathering this morning at 10 a.m. at Girard Avenue and Prospect Street. "People should keep fighting for the seals."
Martha Platt of San Diego, a volunteer with Save the Seals, said she's been "startled" by the level of harassment and disrespect for the harbor seals down on the beach.
"In an era where we are learning to share with animal species — this is really shocking," she said.
Shively was passing out pro-seal signs and photographs taken by La Jollan James Hudnall, a longtime seal sympatizer, showing people crowding seals on Children's Pool beach.
"It's a small group of outspoken people who are bullies and who just want power for themselves," commented Pam Harris who turned out to protest shared use at Casa Beach.
Tina Minier, a docent for La Jolla Friends of Seals, said she became aware of the problem at the pool walking by the beach seeing "seals being harassed by angry people who don't want them on the beach."
"Environmentally, morally and ethically, that beach belongs to the animals and humans can go to any of the other 77 beaches that we have here," she said. "They come here to nurse and have their babies and to rest, and I think we should respect them for that."


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Long Hours and Depression continued...
Some warning signs for depression include trouble sleeping, feeling stressed, being irritable and dissatisfied, or lacking pleasure in those things that usually make you happy. You may also make more mistakes on the job, or have trouble getting organized or concentrating.
Workaholics are not immune to depression, but Virtanen suspects it might take them longer to develop depression because they probably find their jobs more rewarding than people who may be forced to put in longer hours.
Although this research was done in the 1990s, these days technology tethers us even closer to our jobs. "Work is no longer so much tied to time and place," Virtanen says. "This may make some people feel highly attached to their work tasks outside of their usual working hours."
Although the study only looked at public employees in white-collar jobs, it's unclear if similar results would be found in blue-collar or private-sector workers.
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Of course, working long hours is not the only reason people become depressed, but the study raises awareness that it can play a role, says Randy Auerbach, PhD, who researches depression at McLean Hospital in Belmont, Mass.
Auerbach said the number of cases of depression found were reasonable for this population, and that the researchers did a good job accounting for other factors that may contribute to depression, such as economic status, alcohol use, social support, and gender.
The reality is that employees are often driven to work more to hold on to the job and income they have. If it doesn't seem feasible to cut back on your hours, Auerbach says, then ask yourself, "What can I do to put my mental and physical well-being first?"
Longer work hours could result in less time with your loved ones and less time to invest in your self-care. Sleep often slides, as do plans to exercise and eat healthy foods. Time with family and friends may take a back seat.
Yet these are many of the healthy ways that buffer against stress and let people blow off steam.
"It's important to have periods with less pressure at work and shorter hours," Virtanen says. Her other tips for work-life balance include making a distinction between work and leisure, not skipping your vacation time, and taking care of your health, especially sleep and exercise.


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Travellers in Limassol looking to satisfy their urge to splurge will be pleased to know that there is plenty to whet their appetite when it comes to shopping. There are, of course, the ubiquitous western-style shopping malls where stores like Debenhams and Carrefour will cater to your every need.
The main shopping areas in Limassol are on Agiou Andreou Street and Makarious III Ave where everything from clothing and footwear to leather goods and jewellery can be found. Head to the cobbled streets of Ayios Andreas and Anexartisias for a more historic and traditional atmosphere where trendy little boutiques and specialist stores line the streets and lanes away from the modern city.
Visit the local markets which take place every Saturday where bargains and great buys can be scooped up. Best buys in Cyprus include sea sponges and loofas and these are available at most tourist shops and markets, but be prepared to splash out on these bathing accessories. Another great buy is Lefkara Lace and other lace products, but it has to be said that for real shopaholics, the centre of Nicosia is the best place to spend a day indulging in the local wares and goods.
Most shops are open weekdays from 9am to 1pm and from 3pm to 7pm, while on Saturdays stores open from 9am and close at 1pm. In tourist areas though, many shops are open all afternoon.
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10-Month bin Laden Mystery: Dead or Alive?
By JOHN F. BURNS
Published: September 30, 2002
TORA BORA, Afghanistan, Sept. 23 — This is where the trail ran cold.
With the uncertainties surrounding Osama bin Laden since the Sept. 11 attacks in the United States — whether he is alive or dead, in Afghanistan or Pakistan, or perhaps in some hide-out much farther afield — this much is known: The last sightings of the leader of Al Qaeda of which pursuers can be reasonably certain were here in the White Mountains of southeastern Afghanistan.
Those sightings came nearly 10 months ago, when the main mountain base at Tora Bora that had been used for years by Mr. bin Laden and his followers came under two weeks of intensive American bombing. Targets for the B-52's included dozens of caves in the forested heights above the base that were used as hide-outs and ammunition depots. The base was left a field of blasted debris, and many caves disappeared beneath hundreds of tons of rubble, burying forever anybody within.
From the Tora Bora district, in the shadow of 14,500-foot peaks, it is a grueling six-hour walk up rock-strewn riverbeds and precipitous mountain trails to the international border, and on to remote tribal areas of northwestern Pakistan. The trek is swifter on horseback, often favored by Mr. bin Laden during the years when he was regularly at Tora Bora, according to villagers. Since the bombing in December, glimpses of him and an entourage of Arab militants, sometimes on horses, have been reported by tribespeople on both sides of the border, mostly from locations within a range, north and south, of about 100 miles.
Many of the tipoffs, American officials say, have been little more than hearsay; others have been prevarications by Qaeda sympathizers. Although raids have led to the arrests of scores of Arab militants, in Afghanistan and Pakistan, none have produced solid leads to Mr. bin Laden's whereabouts. Nor has the $25 million reward for the Qaeda leader proved of much avail. In a region of widespread poverty, the bounty has collided with ancient tribal traditions of secrecy, an abiding suspicion of outsiders and a profoundly conservative form of Islam that has favored the Qaeda fugitives and isolated their American pursuers.
The frustrations for American troops have not been helped by the suspicion that here at Tora Bora, where Mr. bin Laden was all but trapped, indecisiveness on the part of American commanders, or perhaps reluctance to risk casualties, may have helped him escape. If he fled to Pakistan, he did so over snow-choked mountain trails that were not blocked by American or other allied troops until after the bombing — an oversight that some of the allies point to as having squandered the best opportunity of the war to snare America's most wanted man.
Within weeks, high-ranking British officers were saying privately that American commanders had vetoed a proposal to guard the high-altitude trails, arguing that the risks of a firefight, in deep snow, gusting winds and low-slung clouds, were too high. Similar accounts abound among Afghan commanders who provided the troops stationed on the Tora Bora foothills — on the north side of the mountains, facing the Afghan city of Jalalabad. Those troops played a blocking role that left the Qaeda fugitives only one escape route, to the south, over the mountains to Pakistan.
Months later, exactly what happened here has been obscured by the political crosscurrents of the war. Some Afghan commanders who fought here are deeply embittered against the Americans for reasons related to perceived American favor or disfavor in the warlord struggles that continue to feed tensions around Jalalabad, as elsewhere in Afghanistan. American commanders never disclosed much about their strategy at Tora Bora and remain reluctant to discuss operational details even now.
Helping the Fugitives
One important fact, though, seems to have been that some of the Afghan commanders at Tora Bora had links with Mr. bin Laden going back to the late 1980's, then found themselves drafted into the hunt for him after Sept. 11. One of these men, Hajji Zaman, who fled Afghanistan for sanctuary in France last spring, was accused by rival Afghan commanders of organizing a brief American bombing halt a few days into the attack to allow him to negotiate Qaeda leaders' surrender, only to use the standstill — with the inducement of a hefty Qaeda bribe — to help the fugitives escape.
Another commander, Hajji Zaher, said in an interview in Jalalabad that he had pleaded with Special Forces officers to block the trails to Pakistan. "The Americans would not listen, even when I told them that one word with me was worth more than $1 million of their high technology," said Mr. Zaher, 38. "Their attitude was, `We must kill the enemy, but we must remain absolutely safe.' This is crazy. If they had been willing to take casualties to capture Osama then, perhaps they'd have to take fewer casualties now."
Among American commanders, the legacy of Tora Bora, and of the unyielding hunt for Mr. bin Laden, has been one of deep uncertainty and even dissension. Gen. Tommy R. Franks, in overall command of United States military operations in the region, has said for months that he does not know whether Mr. bin Laden is dead or alive. But senior officers of the Joint Special Operations Command, deploying the elite units like the Delta Force that are responsible for counterterrorism, have argued that he was probably killed by the bombing. Some senior officers believe that it is time to scale back the manhunt, on the assumption that he is dead.


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"Divine Retribution of Skippy Ickum" album release party
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Ceasar's Empire Ent. Presents King of the Mic.
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Pittsburgh Heat Hip Hop Dance Co. and Yung Bru in conjunction with RepPittsburgHipHop.com presents The Summer Showcase 2013 Performances by: Fatal, Yung Bru, Jung Phil, Fly Guy Ent, 30 Realm, Young Midas, Good Kelly, Yung'n Voorheez, Phresh Larosa DJ Afterthought will be on the 1's and 2's along with Swagg hosting the event. A Cypher as well as a Dance competition will be held with prize packs for the top 3 winners of both competitions. Judges, The Mayor Mike Jaxx from WAMO, Johnny Bianco from Militia Music Ent, as well as Mike Hitt from MCM records will each pick one contestant from both competitions for the crowds noise to choose each winner. The cypher will be hosted by Da Button Pusha of JBPTV.COM 10$ at the door
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First Presidential Debate Tonight
Tonight marks the first of three presidential debates, when President Barack Obama will share the stage with his opponent, Governor Mitt Romney. The debate gets underway at 9:00 p.m. from Denver, Colorado, and will be moderated by PBS "Newshour" anchor, Jim Lehrer. I know the debate will be on our TV in the Greg "Splashin'" McShea household.


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|The spirit world thrives in Haiti and with the poor we serve. Walking along side Haitians for 20-30 years, one
can not but come in contact with Voodoo, the ancient pagan religion that came over on the slave ships from
Africa. Haiti is the world's capital for Voodoo.
I found myself in Haiti some 20 odd years ago and the first place we lived was the isolated parts of Haiti
where we had no electricity or running water. Here,the countryside is full of voodoo camps, leaving one to
fall asleep to the sound of drumbeats each night, while the glazed eyes that trances left on the practitioners
could be seen by day. Evoking a world of unseen forces to intervene in the course of their lives, wreaks
havoc on their own life and the lives of their families. With the driving rhythms of drums, dressed in red or
white, the worshippers chant, dance, whirl, scream, making jerking motions with their body, while all awaiting
the altered state of trance that proves devotion and loyalty to the gods.
This was a part of what was woven into the life in Haiti, as one watched helplessly as children died due to
lack of medicine and the power that the Voodoo priest held on the people. I never even imagined that our
Lord would have my life be a part of bringing down the strong holds of this most ancient and dark belief
With hundreds of Voodoo curses on me, I have found only strength in my desire to free the poor. These
curses come because the local voodoo priests do not like our presence in their area. The main reason is
finances. Since we administer free medical, the people are using our services rather than the witch doctors'
dust and spells. Thus, Crossroads is an unwanted element in their world of control of the Haitians minds. In
addition, many come to Christianity and that reduces their income and control.
I have seen, while walking in the villages, in the poorest of palm shacks with nothing but mud floors...a man
cutting another with razors and putting a small tin cup above the cut, while lighting matches and creating a
suction cup to suck out the 'bad blood' of the person who was ill. Continually when doing our medical
outreach, the people on a regular basis say, "I am sick from bad blood". This concept of bad blood runs
rampant in the villages and is a deterrent to healing as their belief system holds them so tightly in their grip.
On multiple occasions, I have seen people give up even the cement home we have given them, to return to
Haiti to find better and stronger Voodoo priests, as Haiti is said to have the strongest witch doctors. No
month passes where people do not leave their children to return to Haiti for the cure of AIDS, and wasting
what little money they have which could have been used for their family....to instead be squandered on
voodoo priests. For this reason, every priest, even in this country, always have several homes and live in
better living conditions than those in the refugee villages.
We have been criticized for destroying culture when bringing people out of Voodoo, as is noticed by
anthropologist students that visit or those who want to be 'politically' aligned. This looks and sounds good
on paper, but walk with me in the filth and grime, of those that are born in mud and die in mud with nothing to
eat and let me show you another side of the story of culture. The people can not afford an egg, but must
pay for the services of spells to demons and gods of choice. In addition to the desire to turn to spells for
work, love, revenge and the multitude of other human needs, their largest need is paying services for
illness. Thus, with nothing but a village witch doctor, fairy dust and enchantments, they are forced to look for
relief from their sickness via Voodoo. Today, we serve them with free medical, something that has been
foreign to these people most of their lives. Culture is one thing, but when it causes peoples to use the small
funds they have to ward off demons rather then give their already malnourished children some bit of food,
then the journals and seminars on culture, for me, are best used for heating up an egg.
In addition to the fear based religion that it is, possession is widely seen as Haitians are either in the layers
of Voodoo or Christians. Everything is black and white in this primitive culture of the compasino. In every
Christian baptism, usually done in groups of 10 or more there is a possession. As the person walks in to the
water and is emerged the fight for evil begins. They have what looks like epileptic seizures in the water and
we have heard one woman, with a deep voice scream out "let me go". The pastors pray louder, the hymns
are sung stronger, as the possessions pass and the person walks free, liberated!
Possession is not just witnesses at baptisms. They have possessions in every ceremony and will fall to the
floor even during the day in fits of well, God knows what! Every voodoo ceremony must accompany a
possession for the gods to talk through. Thus possession is a common part of their life.
Those of you that have visited can see and feel the difference when a village like Ascension who is free of
Voodoo. There is an air of light about it rather then the depression and darkness seen in the other villages
where the witch doctor is head of the village.
And how many of you live in fear? Fear of cancer, terrorists, death, fear of being alone or unloved? Fear of
loosing job security fear for your children and the list goes on and on. Thus,you may be able to relate to the
darkness of fear. Fear separates us from God and life itself. Fear is mentioned 365 times in the Bible, "thou
shall not fear" for when we are fearful a veil separates us from the powers of God and to be separated from
God is Hell.
We were made to walk with God in trust and freedom and living amongst these people who serve numerous
gods in fear has given me the deepest desire to be part of their liberation and give them wings to sore into
the clear skis of love, reconciliation and a life lived to its fullest.
Helping those in darkness is support in aligning ourselves financially and with our prayers and time to those
in need. But tithing is not just to help others; it is to help you, to help you to trust in the God of providence.
How this is needed in a society that trusts on itself and has turned from God to assist in the direction of their
lives. Why do you think things have turned the way they have? Are we not like those who were offered the
promise land but refused it and wander in the desert of our own making? Have the malls, multiple televisions
and computers in ones home alongside computer games, on line shopping and endless throngs of external
distractions helped to ease the pain of a broken and torn world? Will it ever?
I must encourage you to give your life to God and support Him in the building of His kingdom, abroad and at
home. As your turn to God your own fears will fall and your own material ideals will come crashing down and
the promise land will be yours! For all eternity……
We are in need of pastoral teams to work in the villages to bring down strongholds. If this has touched your
heart with a calling to help us, please pray alongside us and help in any way you can.


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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 35 minute gameplay trailer
Here's the impressive gameplay footage of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt shown behind closed doors at this year's Gamescom...
If you're an RPG fan, then odds are you'll be heavily anticipating the arrival of CD Projekt Red's upcoming Witcher 3, and after seeing this 35 minute trailer, you'll probably be even more stoked for the game's release.
In this gameplay walkthrough with developer commentary, we see just how vast and open the world of the game will be, and how finely detailed everything in the adventure is. Not only is the game a visual powerhouse, but the seamless world exploration and lack of invisible walls if a major step forward for the series. Previously, the games were large, but still set in smaller, sectioned-off regions. The Witcher 3, on the other hand, would appear far more like Skyrim in terms of scope and scale, perhaps even larger, we'll have to see.
The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt will be released for Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC on February 24 2015.
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By John McVey
MARTINSBURG - Martinsburg Ward 5 Councilman Jason Baker has gotten 50 to 60 phone calls regarding the potential of expanding the city's Historic Preservation Overlay District to include a section of his ward.
"And not one has called in favor of the expansion," Baker told members of the Martinsburg Historic Preservation Review Commission at their meeting Monday evening. "I won't argue that many homes in my ward have historical significance, but economics is a big issue. Most of the residents live paycheck to paycheck. Don't put another expense on them. I urge you to let it lie. I would not support this as a councilman."
At their May 7 meeting, HPRC member Keven Walker brought up the subject of expanding the city Historic Preservation Overlay District.
While he did not mention specific boundaries for an expanded district, he asked the HPRC members to consider adding an area that could be bordered by High Street on the east; East Burke Street on the south; Liberty Street on the north; and Tuscarora Creek on the west.
Walker was not at Monday's meeting. He ran for the Ward 5 council seat during the last municipal election.
A large part of the area Walker described is known as Irish Hill, because that is the part of town where Irish immigrants settled who had moved to Martinsburg to work on the B&O Railroad.
It is directly across the Tuscarora Creek from the B&O Roundhouse. The roundhouse complex was included in the last Historic Preservation Overlay District expansion.
"That area is at risk and we should shine a light on it," Walker said during the May meeting. "The historical integrity is intact, but is in jeopardy. It's our responsibility to consider adding the area to the district. If we show the significance of the area, we've done our part."
The territory Walker described also would be in Ward 4, which is represented by Councilman Roger Lewis.
HPRC Chairman Gary Gimbel put Walker in charge of a committee to perform an informal survey of the areas to determine what the historic value of the structures are and to better define the boundaries of the possible expansion areas.
Baker said he had a two-and-a-half-hour telephone conversation with Walker, which he described as a good conversation.
According to the city's website, "No building or structure exposed to public view, including fences, steps and paving or other appurtenant fixtures, public or private can be constructed, altered, restored, moved or demolished within the Historic Preservation Overlay District until the commission has approved the plans and issued a Certificate of Appropriateness."
A property owner, who wants to make changes to a structure in the district, must get a certificate of appropriateness from the HPRC. It costs $25 to apply for a certificate and a public hearing on the application must be held.
"We are in the discovery mode - it's an ongoing discussion," Gimbel told Baker, thanking him for attending Monday's meeting. "We're not going to ram this down anyone's throat."
Catie Wilkes Delligatti, the HPRC's attorney, said the process to expand the Historic Review Overlay District is long. It would have to go before the Martinsburg Planning Commission for consideration, including a public hearing. The Planning Commission could or could not recommend the expansion to the City Council. The City Council has the final vote on expanding the district.
The Historic Preservation Overlay District was nearly doubled in size, beginning in January 2010, after a four-year process.
Gimbel asked that the item be put on the HPRC's August meeting agenda for further discussion.
- Staff writer John McVey can be reached at 304-263-3381, ext. 128.