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It's Election Day: Is Health-Care Overhaul Influencing Your Vote?
We've written an awful lot about health-care overhaul legislation over the last year or so. And while most of the law's provisions won't fully kick in until 2014, it's already become a divisive issue, to say the least. The last Kaiser poll we covered found that 44% of those surveyed have generally unfavorable views of the law and 42% have generally favorable views.
What we want to know from you is whether and how it's affecting your vote today.
Is it getting you to the polls when you otherwise would have stayed home? Are you supporting candidates specifically because of their views on health-care overhaul? What would you like the new Congress to do with regard to health-overhaul — tinker with the existing law, keep it as is or repeal it?
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DNA Structure, Replication, and Technology
The Genetic Code
(A DaVinci Code for Biologists)You hear about DNA all the time in the news, movies, and a surprisingly high number of Law & Order: SVU episodes. But, do you really know what DNA is? Sure, you hear about it a lot: DNA this, DNA that, blah, blah…blah. You are reading this unit, though, so we will assume that you are looking to learn more. DNA stands for deoxyribonucleic acid (say that five times fast!) and is the basis for Life as we know it. Contrary to unpopular belief, deoxyribonucleic acid is not a word that amateur spellers use to show off their spelling skills.
In order for something to be a living organism, it must be able to do the following:
- Metabolize
- Grow
- Respond to stimuli
- Reproduce (with or without the aid of Marvin Gaye)
- Adapt to its environment
Nucleic Acids (DNA vs. RNA)Many of the molecules in a cell are polymers of various smaller molecules. DNA is a polymer of nucleic acids and proteins are polymers of amino acids. You would be a monomer of a conga line polymer. The basic unit for DNA and its brother RNA (ribonucleic acid) is a nucleotide, also sometimes called nucleobases, nucleosides, or just "bases." Yes, these guys have a lot of nicknames. Nucleotides are also oftenly mistakenly referred to as nucleic acids.
A nucleotide has 3 basic components:
- A phosphate backbone
- A ribose in ribonucleic acid (RNA) (or deoxyribose in DNA) (a five-membered-ringed sugar)
- A nitrogenous base (see Bases subsection).
Carbons in ribose are numbered 1´, 2´, 3´, and so on, going clockwise from the oxygen in the ring. DNA and RNA are polymerized through the 5´ phosphate group, with new nucleotides added to the polymer at the hydroxyl group on the third (3´) carbon. This polymerization is why scientists often describe the DNA/RNA sequence based on a 5´ to 3´ orientation.
Your Starting Lineup...DNA BasesLife has a do-it-yourself kit to make proteins, with DNA as the warehouse for all the instruction manuals. Yes, there are a lot of instructions. DNA has all the instructions for making thousands of different proteins, and unlike real DIY kits, you are never left with six extra screws with no known purpose.
Amazingly, DNA does the job of making thousands of different proteins only using four different letters (A, T, G, and C). Talented? Why, yes! The letters A, T, G, and C stand for four different types of nucleotides:
- A for adenine
- T for thymine
- G for guanine
- C for cytosine
In RNA, thymine is replaced by the base uracil (U). Why is RNA so rebellious, you might ask? We will get to that a little later. If you cannot wait, read the Big Theme on Evolution to find out.
Base PairingThe bases in nucleic acids are divided into two groups based on themolecules they are most similar to: pyrimidines and purines. Purines have large double-ringed compounds and are represented by guanine and adenine in both DNA and RNA. Pyrimidines have smaller rings represented by cytosine and thymine in DNA, and cytosine and uracil in RNA. A trick for remembering that uracil goes with RNA is to realize that uracil is the only nucleotide with an "r" in its name.
These two categories of bases are like the Sharks and Jets (too obscure? How about wolves and vampires?) or some other example of things that always face off against each other. Pyrimidines bind purines, and vice versa. Therefore, As bind to Ts (or Us, in RNA), and Gs bind to Cs. This binding is called "complementary" base pairing.
Based on the structure of adenine and thymine versus guanine and cytosine, we can see that there are subtle variations between bonds. A-T bonds are considered weak because there are fewer hydrogen bonds between bases, compared to G-C bonds. That is, A-T has 2 bonds, and G-C has 3. Therefore, G-C bonds are stronger than A-T bonds, and it takes more energy to separate G-C bonds than A-T bonds. If DNA were a school dance, G-C would be the couple that is dancing "way too close," and A-T would be the more polite (reserved?) couple.
DNA vs. RNADNA and RNA together comprise all the information in a cell. DNA is typically found double-stranded, where two polymers of nucleotides bind to each other through base pairing (see "Base Pairing"), forming what we call a "double helix."
The two strands are in antiparallel orientation, meaning that they are aligned head-to-toe in both directions. As mentioned in the "Nucleic Acids" section, nucleic acid polymers are read 5´ to 3´ based on addition of the next nucleic acid in the sequence. Therefore, while one strand runs 5´ to 3´ from the top down, the other goes 3´ to 5´ from the top down. The second strand is called the "reverse complement," based on the fact that the second strand is in reverse orientation and is complementary to the first strand (see "Base Pairing" for explanation), and not because it is a compliment that sounds like an insult. Check this out to see how RNA folds.
RNA on the other hand, is rarely found in double-stranded forms in a cell. Instead, RNA is a single strand and often has a "secondary structure." The primary structure is the sequence of bases. This secondary structure causes RNA to fold by bases binding complementary bases within the same RNA molecule. RNA folding is important for preventing RNA from getting destroyed, and for for signaling to stop translation (see "RNA Transcription").
Brain Snack
Scientists first found nucleotides by extracting them from natural samples. Adenine, thymine, and cytosine came from glands in the body. Guanine was extracted from sea bird poop. Science once again proves that being a weirdo studying poop is actually a worthwhile pursuit.


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Early 2010 Rick accepted a role within EMC, parent company of VMware, as part of their VMware Global Alliance team, known world-wide as the vSpecialists. In this role he evangelizes the benefits of virtualization, application modernization and next generation end-user computing. His deep technical experience and business knowledge allow him to carry conversations at all organizational levels, including executive management. His ability to turn business requirements and technical possibilities into successful projects makes him one of the most sought after resources within the organization.
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Disqualifying partiality presumes that there is a preconceived attitude on the part of a deciding person towards a party to the case.
In T 261/88 of 16.2.1993 the board stated that when considering an allegation of partiality (in this case mainly based on the fact that the examiner was a former employee of the opponent), regard must be had to the particular facts of the case (cf. G 5/91). The board noted that the fact that the views held on the issues of the case by the examiner differed from those held by the party was itself not disqualifying. The board noted that disqualifying partiality was limited to situations where the opinion of a person responsible for taking decisions affecting the right of parties (e.g. a judge) was swayed by his attitude towards a party. The content of the file had to be examined to find out whether there were major deficiencies in the reasoning underlying the decision to such an extent that there was reason to believe that they were the result of a preconceived attitude.
The board examined whether the reasoning underlying the decision under appeal showed such major deficiencies that there was reason to believe that the primary examiner was, either deliberately or inadvertently, trying to "bend" the facts of the case, and that this had been done because of a preconceived attitude towards one of the parties. When the content of the file did not go beyond a normal discussion between the EPO and a party and there was nothing manifestly unreasonable to be found in the reasoning, disqualifying partiality could not be concluded. The board could not find anything basically or conspicuously wrong with the analysis of the technical questions.
In T 900/02 the board stated that a suspicion of partiality inevitably arose if a member of an opposition division, or any other firstinstance body, first solicited and then accepted employment with a firm in which a partner or other employee was conducting a case pending before that member. It stressed that, to be above all suspicion of partiality, every member had to avoid any such situation at any time during the proceedings. No-one could be seen as independent of both parties while in the employ of one of them. The board held that the employment by the respondent's representative's firm of the second examiner was both a fundamental deficiency in the first instance proceedings within the meaning of Art. 10 RPBA and a substantial procedural violation within the meaning of R. 67 EPC 1973.
In T 951/91 (OJ 1995, 202) objections under Art. 24 and Art. 19(2) EPC 1973 were raised by the appellant in the statement of grounds of appeal suggesting that the opposition division had been biased in its attitude to the parties. In reaching its decision on this point, the board observed that nothing in the minutes of the oral proceedings, which the appellant had not criticised, led to the conclusion that the arguments had not been duly considered by the opposition division or that the latter was suspected of bias during those proceedings. The board examined the reasons set out in the appealed decision and observed that the decision itself did not reveal any bias.


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|A main-dish spinach salad with chicken, mushrooms, peppers, and almonds.
And just for fun, here's the original photo from this post back in 2006!
Asian Spinach Salad with Chicken, Mushrooms, Peppers, and Almonds
(Makes 2 servings, recipe created by Kalyn)
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup sliced sweet mini-peppers or red pepper strips (red, yellow, or orange)
4-6 oz. sliced mushrooms, sauteed
>1/4 cup slivered almonds
2-3 green onions, sliced
4 handfuls baby spinach (I buy prewashed spinach, wash if needed)
Dressing Ingredients:
2 T rice vinegar
1 1/2 T soy sauce
2 tsp Splenda, sugar, or Stevia Granulated
1/2 tsp. sesame oil
1/4 tsp. ginger puree (also called ground ginger)
1/4 tsp. Sriracha Sauce (or more if you want it spicy)
2 T olive oil
Trim all visible fat and membranes from chicken breasts. Season both sides with salt and pepper and other seasoning of your choice and grill until well done (I used a stove-top grill pan). Let cool.
South Beach Suggestions:
Made with Splenda or Stevia granulated sweetener, this would be a great main-dish salad for any phase of the South Beach Diet.
Nutritional Information? I chose the South Beach Diet to manage my weight partly so I wouldn't have to count calories, carbs, points, or fat grams, but if you want nutritional information for a recipe, I recommend entering the recipe into Calorie Count, which will calculate it for you.
More Tasty Salads with Spinach:
(Recipes from other blogs not always South Beach Diet friendly; check ingredients.)
Strawberry Spinach Salad with Almonds and Dill from Kalyn's Kitchen
Spinach Salad Recipe with Marinated Garbanzo Beans and Feta Cheese from Kalyn's Kitchen
Spinach Salad with Walnuts and Feta from Eating Richly
Strawberry Spinach Salad with Poppyseed Dressing from Jeanette's Healthy Living
Spinach Salad with Lentils, Blue Cheese, Bacon, and Walnuts from Madeline's Adaptations
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Alta Fay Mullen, who resides at The Inn at Marietta, will celebrate her 99th birthday on Feb. 11.
The daughter of Daniel and Emma Harriman Luke, she is the last surviving member of her family. Her entire life has been spent in Noble and Washington counties. She played basketball in high school and, until recent years, went dancing every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday night.
She is a member of American Legion Post 64 Auxiliary, a past member of Marietta Council 282 Daughters of America and a past charter member of the Marietta Woman's Club.
She married Bryson Mullen on Oct. 10, 1928; he died Nov. 30, 1981. They were avid campers for years.
She has two sons, Harold and Gene; and one daughter, Donna Moseley. She also has nine grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, four stepgrandchildren and one stepgreat-grandson. Her constant companion has been Twinkle, her Yorkshire terrier.
During World War II, Mullen worked in the Valve Housing Division at Remington Rand.
During her life she has seen transportation evolve from horse and buggy to jet planes, and has seen man land on the moon. Mullen has also seen 18 presidents elected, two world wars and several major conflicts.
A loyal Republican, she changed to a Democrat so she could help elect her grandson, Michael "Moon" Mullen, as mayor of Marietta.
Her family says her life motto has been: "Age is a mind over matter — if you don't mind, it won't matter."
Members of disability group gather in W.Va.
"Disability Advocacy Day" was observed Jan. 24 in West Virginia and members of the local disability community from The Arc of the Mid-Ohio Valley in Parkersburg were among those who gathered at the state capitol in Charleston.
Earl Hamilton and Bernice Geary, consumers of The Arc of the Mid-Ohio Valley, were among those who had an opportunity to talk with West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin at the event.
The main focus of Disability Advocacy Day was allocating more funding toward programs like the Title XIX Waiver, which helps provide necessary supports for people with disabilities.
People with disabilities advocated for the elimination of barriers that prevent the flexible use of Medicaid funds to enable eligible individuals to receive support for appropriate long-term care services in the setting of their choice.
"More funding would allow people with disabilities to decide how we want to live for ourselves," Geary said.
Another important issue for people with disabilities is the full implementation of the Olmstead Plan, which protects individuals of any age who have a disability, covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, to receive supports.
"When they remove funding from these programs, we're unable to be involved in our community," The Arc of the Mid Ohio Valley consumer and board member Tina Tanner said.
Other programs are also designed to keep people out of institutions and in their home.
Approximately 25 percent of West Virginians have a disability. That is the largest concentration of individuals with disabilities in the United States.
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Beef Prices Post Biggest Surge in a Decade
In today's Journal, a Wisconsin woman explains her first-hand experience of the rising costs of food. A Labor Department report out Tuesday shows she is on to something.
What Americans paid for everything from haircuts to new cars barely rose, but the price of food alone was 0.4% higher in February from the prior month. Costs for meats, poultry, fish, dairy and eggs drove the gains. Most notably, beef and veal prices surged — just as Terri Weninger, a married mother of three in Waukesha, Wis., has learned.
"Things are definitely more expensive," the 44-year-old said. "I can't believe how much milk is. Chicken is crazy right now, and beef—I paid $5 a pound for beef!"
Prices for beef saw their biggest monthly change in February since November 2003. That was when fears of mad-cow disease abroad led to a spike of export demand for U.S. beef. When the disease was later confirmed in domestic cattle, prices shot down.


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Here Come the Irish Mortgages
If you're watching the euro sovereign-debt crisis–and, let's face it, who in this town isn't?–have a look at our story today on Irish mortgages. The gist of it:
Ireland's commercial-property bust has knocked the country's banks to their knees. Now the lenders are bracing for another blow: losses on home loans.
A rising tide of Irish households has been falling behind on their mortgage payments. More than 36,000 borrowers, representing 4.6% of Irish mortgage loans, were at least 90 days behind on their loans as of June 30, according to Ireland's financial regulator. That compares with 26,000, or 3.3%, nine months earlier. Data for September, due next month, is expected to show another rise but remain below the U.S. rate, which was above 9% in June.
Mortgages are a particular concern for the Irish state, since the government has effectively become the protector of the entire banking system. A big slug of loan losses would deplete the banks' capital, which would then need to be replenished by cash from government coffers.
The topic has been percolating for months, but it jolted to prominence yesterday after the Irish Times published a lengthy op-ed by Morgan Kelly, an economist at University College Dublin who is widely respected for his prescient writings on the Irish housing collapse. Mr. Kelly is no Pollyanna. He writes:
This €70 billion bill for the banks dwarfs the €15 billion in spending cuts now agonised over, and reduces the necessary cuts in Government spending to an exercise in futility. What is the point of rearranging the spending deckchairs, when the iceberg of bank losses is going to sink us anyway?
What is driving our bond yields to record levels is not the Government deficit, but the bank bailout. Without the banks, our national debt could be stabilised in four years at a level not much worse than where France, with its triple A rating in the bond markets, is now.
As a taxpayer, what does a bailout bill of €70 billion mean? It means that every cent of income tax that you pay for the next two to three years will go to repay Anglo's losses, every cent for the following two years will go on AIB, and every cent for the next year and a half on the others. In other words, the Irish State is insolvent: its liabilities far exceed any realistic means of repaying them.
Mr. Kelly argues that the current crisis–spurred by soured loans by Irish banks to commercial-property developers–will get worse. Much worse. Over the past several months, the banks' (foreign) creditors have been redeeming their maturing bonds. This source of funding is being replaced by government paper flowing in from the National Asset Management Agency, which is using it as currency to buy bad bank loans. The banks are taking loans from the European Central Bank, using the government paper as collateral. Eventually, the ECB will want its money back.
Mr. Kelly writes:
The next act of the crisis will rehearse the same themes of bad loans and foreign debt, only this time as tragedy rather than farce. This time the bad loans will be mortgages, and the foreign creditor who cannot be repaid is the ECB. In consequence, the second act promises to be a good deal more traumatic than the first.
The whole op-ed is well worth reading.


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Alger Fall Festival full of new activities
ALGER — The Alger Parks and Rec organization is looking at a bigger fall festival than ever in its third year, with activities running from noon until 9 p.m. on Sept. 14 at the Dwight Schaff Memorial Park.
Parks and Rec Chairwoman Marion Chard said the group has organized a mix of events open to children and adults, from a treasure hunt and balloon toss, to a three-legged race, a sack race, and a pumpkin relay.
Along with a bounce house, activity tables will be set up for kids to color pictures and decorate pumpkins, Chard said, while adults can take part in horseshoes, shuffleboard and a softball game.
While some events will cost a little money to play — plinko, a guessing game, and the cake walk all cost 25 cents, while the euchre tournament has a $10 entry fee — Chard said practically everything else will have no cost.
"Most everything going on throughout the day is free," she said. "We're going to have some food and refreshments. We will be grilling some hot dogs, we will have pop and water and we'll have popcorn — just a few little things, some really light fare during the day."
A chili cookoff will also be running from around 12:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m., Chard said. Participants will be bringing in their entries, and attendees can try out the chili and vote for which one they like most. Chard said currently there are about 10 entrants, and anyone else interested can email firstname.lastname@example.com, or stop in at Hank's of Alger or Dean's Bait & Tackle.
Chard said the festival will also feature a book signing from the author of "But Dad," Jay Fiondella of Lincoln Park. The book is a comical take on fatherhood, she said. There are also two musical performances scheduled for the festival this year from local musicians. Solo blues artist Donald Benjamin from Standish will be performing at 6 p.m., while Alger-based rock and blues band 202 will perform at 7 p.m.
This year will also see the return of the giant pumpkin contest, where attendees can guess how much a large pumpkin, courtesy of Len Meziy, weighs.
"He's also supplying a couple pumpkins for the pumpkin relay race, and some pumpkins and gourds to decorate the festival," Chard said.
The Dwight Schaff Memorial Park — also known as the Alger Park — has been spruced up throughout the year by the Parks and Rec group, Chard said, to make it look nice both at the festival and year-round. She said the shuffleboard deck has been restored, banners were donated by Griffon Beverage in West Branch, and the concessions stand is nearing completion. The park's formal Dwight Schaff signage has also been rediscovered and restored to its place near the entrance.
"Years before I moved here, they decided to rename the park in honor of a great guy who did a lot for the community named Dwight Schaff. His sign disappeared a long time ago, and a few months ago the board was talking, and wondered what happened to the old sign," Chard said. "Then we found the sign in the recycling barn and restored it."
Chard added the festival also has around a dozen arts and crafts booths selling goods this year, and the Alger Parks and Rec will be selling T-shirts as well.
The park is located on Henry Street in Alger. A schedule of activities is available online at www.algerparksandrec.org under "News," and at the festival itself.
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Arthur T. Williams (Hambone)
Position: Point Guard ▪ Shoots: Right
Height: 6-1 ▪ Weight: 180 lbs.
Born: September 29, 1939 in Bonham, Texas
High School: San Diego in San Diego, California
College: California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
NBA Debut: October 14, 1967 ▪ ABA Debut: October 20, 1974
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Olympic swimmers Michael Phelps, Nathan Adrian, Missy Franklin, and Mel Stewart appeared at the Santa Clara Arena Grand Prix on the weekend of June 19 and shared their thoughts on juggling academics, extracurricular activities, personal health, and sports.
Set goals
Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time with 22 medals, said that it's important to set a goal and stay dedicated to it.
"I can pick something, set my mind to it, and not let anything stand in my way of me being able to achieve that," said the three-time Olympian, who tied for first with UC Berkeley's Tom Shields in the 100 fly, placed second in the 100 and 200 free, and placed third in the 200 IM at the meet.
The journey won't be easy, Phelps said, but the results will be rewarding.
"There are sacrifices that you do have to make from time to time. For swimmers, that is getting up at 6:30 or 6 o'clock in the morning and going to the pool," he said.
"It's not always glamorous, but at the end of the day, you do feel like you've gotten something done, and I think that's special."
Elevate everything
Two-time Olympian and three-time Olympic medalist Nathan Adrian said the key to balancing school and athletics is striving for excellence in everything, not just the sport.
"You have to elevate all aspects of your life," said the UC Berkeley graduate. "It's about time management and compartmentalization."
Adrian recalled his college self as "a kid... on the college team," swimming short course and developing his strength. Throughout his time at UC Berkeley, Adrian became a Pac-10 and NCAA in multiple freestyle events such as the 50 and 100 for individual events and the 200 and 400 for relay events. He graduated in 2012 with honors and a degree in public health.
At the Grand Prix, he placed first in the 100 free with a time of 48.17 seconds--he and Phelps were the only two swimmers in the event to break the 49-second barrier.
"When I was studying, I was 100 percent focused on that, and when I was done, I would take a step back. I wouldn't pay attention to that at all, and I'd focus on swimming or whatever else I was working on," he said.
Despite his athletic success, Adrian said that sports "is not something that everyone can make a living out of forever, so you've got to go to college. You've got to do your best in both."
Pace yourself
Mel Stewart, who won three medals at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, witnessed the consequences of student athletes who failed to keep up with their academics.
"In the height of their training season, rolling into midterms, everyone starts dropping like flies," said the former 200 fly world-record holder. "All have got colds."
Stewart stressed the importance of academics, especially in the vibrant, social environment of college.
"College is a whole lot of social and a whole lot of fun, but that can overtake you," he said. "If you get behind, you're playing catch up. Then you're dealing with the mental stress, and the mental stress kills you. It just wears you down, makes you sick."
"So pace yourself," Stewart said, "outside of your sport and outside of your studies and the lifestyle aspect of college... Always do studies first."
Incoming UC Berkeley sophomore and four-time Olympic medalist Missy Franklin ranked first in both 100 back and 200 free, second in 100 free, and third in 200 back in Santa Clara. The 19-year-old Franklin, who finished her first year at Cal in May, recalled her college experience so far as fun and exciting.
"I don't think I knew what I was going to get myself into for college, but it's been wonderful. I love school. I've actually really enjoyed the added pressure of school," she said.
Franklin advised students who struggle with balancing their studies, sports, and social life to prioritize. Her own first priority has always been school, she said. When she has big tests coming up, studying becomes her priority just as how "focusing in the pool and working hard" becomes her priority when her team has a big meet coming up.


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Off-campus dining is great!! Downtown Durham has so many options and a ton of variety that there is always something new to try.
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Durham was rated one of the "foodiest cities in America"
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Durham food is one of my favorite parts of going to Duke. There are so many delicious options.
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Durham has a number of unique options.
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A unique and time-honored college atmosphere is often lacking in Durham, and the same holds true for its local eateries. This is not to say that you can't find a diamond in the rough here and there because there are quaint, little restaurants on Ninth Street, such as Elmo's and Cinelli's, that are loved by students throughout the Triangle area. Admittedly, a lot of students rarely travel far off campus for much of their dining (though this may be as much a product of Duke's seclusion as it is the quality of food), but there are rewards for those who choose to venture out into the wide world of Raleigh-Durham and Chapel Hill to explore the tastes.
The primary chain restaurants are available in Durham, as well as the unique, regional establishments—so there's no shortage of places to eat. Finding somewhere fun is seldom a problem for Duke students as long as they are willing to try somewhere new! The South is the home of soul food, and students will regret it someday if they don't live a little and dig in.
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Every year, my wife and I put on our best clothes and head to our hometown fair. It is a tradition and one I say I'm not going to do again, and then proceed to do it again the following year.
I never can remember why I'm drawn to the fair, or carnival if you choose. As a kid it is a blast. Your parents give you money and you can run free amid the rides, games and every other kind of trouble that goes along with the fair.
But as you get older it loses its allure. I no longer want to ride the rides. Instead of seeing how fast the rides go and how much fun it might be I think of other things. Like, boy the bolts on that ride sure do look rusty and if I'm not buckled in right, I might lose an arm.
Of course, the games aren't as fun either. I don't care if I win my wife a stupid bear because, well, I don't have to impress her anymore. Not to mention I don't want to spend $30 to win some stuffed snake that my dogs will chew up in a matter of minutes. And besides, even if I win my wife a bear or something, she's still going to drag me to those idiotic stores where they make them. I might as well save the $30.
I know you are asking yourself why my wife and I still go to these stupid things. Well, several reasons. I mean look at the variety of people you have at a fair. It's like Wal-Mart on steroids. There are people who haven't seen the outside of the woods since the last fair, mixing with politicians who actually are trying to solicit votes. I'm not sure those two groups of people will ever be in the same place again.
Of course, global warming is another reason to go to the fair. Many of you are thinking I'm an idiot by thinking global warming has anything to do with fairs but bear with me. When I was a kid going to the fair I always had to wear a jacket because there was a chill in the air. Now, it's 80 degrees when the sun goes down.
The warmer temperature leads me to what my wife dubbed, "Slut Night." Yes, there were some interesting outfits at the fair. I haven't seen so much cleavage since, well, I had better not say, but there certainly was a lot of cleavage. There was old cleavage and young cleavage. Fat cleavage and thin cleavage.
Apparently tube tops are the "in" thing now because I saw a lot of them. I was afraid that if one of the ladies moved too suddenly we were going to have a nipplegate on our hands. It must be hard finding men nowadays because some of these women were certainly trying to attract attention. Maybe if they didn't have their children with them they might do better but then again they are trying to impress men at a fair. One even gave me a look but my wife got upset when I pulled out a handful of ones.
If the people don't do it for you, I have to recommend the food. There isn't another place other than the fair that you can walk for hours and still leave having gained five pounds. Who can beat funnel cakes, cotton candy, candied apples and greasy hamburgers. And this fair had something special - fried Twinkies and Oreos. I think I gained five pounds just typing that.
Unfortunately, as good as the food is, you spend the next three days feeling like you ate, well, fair food. I guess it is a problem that can be solved easily. Just eat the fair food and then go ride one of those rides that spin you around. Then you can have your food and harf it up, too.
I forget how much I love the fair and there is another this week right here in Sikeston. I can't wait. Hopefully they have some fried Twinkies and remember ladies, tube tops are "in" this year. Well, I'll see you at at the fair with my dollar bills in hand.


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For those of you who live in parts of the country that have been getting hit hard with the Winter of 2010 blizzards, snow and ice storms . . . here's the perfect cozy-up lunch idea that I made last week when the weather rolled through the Carolina's. Here's a few photos of what we experienced that was just enough 'weather' to build a roaring fire in the fireplace and put my diet to the side for one day!
Fontina & Asiago Grilled Cheese Panini & Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
What you need to make the panini:
What you need for the soup:
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
2 carrots, unpeeled and chopped
2 Tbsp. minced garlic
5 large fresh or frozen from the garden tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup packed chopped fresh basil leaves
3 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade (my recipe is under "soup" on my sidebar index)
1 tablespoon sea salt
2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
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Colorado is experiencing low snowpack levels, which is affecting the Western Slope
Updated: 04/03/2015 - A dry March takes a toll on our state snowpack level, it's now recording 69 percent of normal.
Updated: 04/03/2015 - A dry March takes a toll on our state snowpack level, it's now recording 69 percent of normal.
Posted: 04/03/2015 - The dry spell melted the statewide snowpack from 87 percent of average at the end of February to 69 percent as of Thursday.
Posted: 04/03/2015 - A Colorado skier has died after falling through a cornice in Alaska's Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
Posted: 04/02/2015 - Canyon View Vineyard Church hosts the memorial service for Brenna Martinez.
Updated: 04/02/2015 - We investigate what it takes to ensure the quality of the meat you intend to purchase.
Updated: 04/02/2015 - You may have noticed more people wearing blue today – that's because today is World Autism Awareness Day. The Centers for Disease Control reports 1 in 68 children are diagnosed with autism in the United States.
Updated: 04/02/2015 - The community of Fruita is 'going green' as they are taking steps towards saving energy, and bettering our planet Among many green initiatives Fruita is taking, comes recycling.
Updated: 04/02/2015 - Tourism in Fruita is kicking off early as more people are traveling across the country to give the city's renowned mountain biking trails a shot.
Updated: 04/02/2015 - Local egg producers Hickman's and Colorado Egg as well as those in Denver donated 6,000 twelve-dozen cartons of eggs to the Western Slope Food Bank of the Rockies
Updated: 04/02/2015 - The National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning from 3 a.m. to 9 a.m. Friday and Saturday, which can wreak havoc on your gardens.
Updated: 04/02/2015 - The National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning from 3 a.m. to 9 a.m. Friday and Saturday, which can wreak havoc on your gardens.
Posted: 04/02/2015 - Police say witnesses reported a red car and a truck were racing on I-70, the truck crashed, and the car took off.
Posted: 04/02/2015 - A patient in Loveland, Colorado who reported symptoms of ebola tested negative Thursday morning.
Posted: 04/01/2015 - The Fruita community reacts to the recent charges against Steven Spiess.
Updated: 04/01/2015 - Americans are spending more time than ever sitting in front of screens – at work and at home – which means less time being active. Today is National Walking Day. The American Heart Association says walking is one of the simplest ways to improve your heart's health.
Updated: 04/01/2015 - RSVP is helping seniors through the Medicare mystery with 'Medicare 101' classes.
Updated: 04/01/2015 - The Grand Junction Housing Authority is developing a senior living community with 64 one and two bedroom units and they are asking the city council to help fund part of the project.
Updated: 04/01/2015 - April is 'National Child Abuse Prevention Month', and Mesa County is doing its part to take action against abuse.
Posted: 04/01/2015 - A Carbondale man who allegedly confessed to killing his wife after crashing his SUV told investigators that he stabbed her during an argument and then wanted to kill himself.
Updated: 04/01/2015 - As of 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1st, Mesa County is under a No Burn Advisory.
Updated: 04/01/2015 - A crash at 26 1/2 and G Roads in Grand Junction ends with a car on its roof and the road closed. Two suspects ran from the scene of the crash and were taken into custody later.
Posted: 04/01/2015 - Documents show taxpayer costs for the Colorado theater shooting case have risen to more than $2.2 million before the trial has even started.
Posted: 04/01/2015 - Colorado lawmakers have rejected a proposal to expand the black bear hunting season - but they're moving ahead with a measure asking state wildlife authorities to study the matter.
Updated: 04/01/2015 - Mesa County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested a Clifton man Tuesday night after witnessing him drive nearly 100 miles-per-hour with an infant in the car.
Updated: 04/01/2015 - The Mesa County Sheriff's Office arrested a 37-year-old Illinois man on I-70 Tuesday night after deputies found 84 pounds of marijuana in a van he was driving.


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Next: Default Method, Previous: GVFS based methods, Up: Configuration [Contents][Index]
Gateway methods are not methods to access a remote host directly. These methods are intended to pass firewalls or proxy servers. Therefore, they can be used for proxy host declarations (see Multi-hops) only.
A gateway method must always come along with a method which supports port setting. This is because TRAMP targets the accompanied method to localhost#random_port, from where the firewall or proxy server is accessed.
Gateway methods support user name and password declarations. These are used to authenticate towards the corresponding firewall or proxy server. They can be passed only if your friendly administrator has granted your access.
This method implements an HTTP tunnel via the
command (see RFC 2616, 2817). Any HTTP 1.1 compliant (proxy) server
shall support this command.
As authentication method, only Basic Authentication (see RFC 2617) is implemented so far. If no port number is given in the declaration, port 8080 is used for the proxy server.
socks method provides access to SOCKSv5 servers (see
RFC 1928). Username/Password Authentication according to RFC
1929 is supported.
The default port number of the socks server is 1080, if not specified otherwise.


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Press Releases
Stabbing Disturbance / Death Investigation, 6000 Bunt Drive
Stabbing Disturbance – Death Investigation
Date/Time of Incident: July 6, 2011 / 1:48 a.m.
Location of Incident: 6000 Bunt Dr.
Victim: Male / Deceased
Arrested: Aung Kyaw Thu, 38 year old, Fort Wayne
On Wednesday, July 6, 2011, at approximately 2:00 a.m. the Fort Wayne Police Department received a 911 call from a male who indicated that he needed help. A Burmese translation line indicated that there was a disturbance and a possible stabbing. Upon officers arrival they found a male suffering from apparent stab wound(s). When medics arrived they pronounced the male victim deceased.
The Fort Wayne Investigative Bureau was able to successfully work with Burmese translators and make an apprehension at the scene. The suspect was transported to the police station then later arrested on the charge of AGGRAVATED BATTERY and transported to the Allen County Jail.
Preliminary investigation indicates that there was a disturbance between the victim and the suspect when the stabbing occurred. There will be an autopsy today to determine the exact cause and manner of death.
This incident remains under investigation with the Fort Wayne Police Department, the Allen County Coroner's Office, and the Allen County Prosecuting Attorney's Office.
Liza Thomas
Public Information Officer
City of Fort Wayne Police Department


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Ameca Lavern (Manning) Shell, 60, of Tecumseh, died Friday, March 19, 2013, in Tecumseh.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday at Parks Brothers Funeral Service in Stroud.
Funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Monday, April 22, at Parks Brothers Funeral Chapel in Stroud with Rev. Mike Mitchell officiating. Burial will be at Stroud Cemetery.
Services are under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Service in Stroud.
Location, ST | website.com


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Learn how MacUpdate Desktop can install apps on MacUpdate with the simple click of the icon. Plus, keep all your apps updated.
Time Check Pro Alt is a utility to help users who use a date/time format of "dd/mm/yyyy hh:mm" keep track of time spent on multiple projects and provide reminders when to take breaks. An item is added to the menu bar to provide Time Check Pro Alt status and control. Messages from the app are presented in a pale yellow transparent layer on top of the display. Start Times and Stop Times are added automatically to the printable log (one per project) which also has room for short notes. Users can set the desired time between breaks. If not ready to take a break when prompted, the user can postpone the break before being
What's New
- Compatible with OS X 10.11 El Capitan
- OS X 10.6 or later


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No shortage but just poor stock maintenance by government hospitals in Chennai
Some of the biggest government hospitals in the city are reusing syringes on multiple patients, often one syringe for over two dozen patients, putting them at risk for deadly infections.
According to sources in these hospitals, syringes end up being reused not because of short supply but poor maintenance of stock.
Reuse of syringes may not be as deadly as reuse of needles, but it nevertheless exposes patients to blood-borne diseases, such as Hepatitis B and C, which can be life-threatening.
The practice is more prevalent in the medical, surgical, obstetrics and gynaecology wards at a number of such hospitals, including Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital, Government Stanley Medical College Hospital and a few institutions attached to them.
The sources said syringes are reused mostly for intravenous (IV) injections, which do not require a needle when given through IV line. However, when the medicine is administered directly through the vein needles are needed.
Occasionally, they are reused even to administer intramuscular and intradermal injections, which require a needle. Needles, however, are not reused.
A doctor at the Stanley Hospital recalled an occasion when a single 2-ml syringe was used for an entire night on nearly 30 patients in a ward. "The stock of syringes is not maintained properly. Staff nurses lock them up in their cupboards once their shift gets over," the doctor said, "We are forced to wash the syringes in spirit and saline solution and reuse them because we cannot afford to miss administering injections to patients."
A visit to some of the wards at Stanley Hospital showed how at a given time only about five to six syringes were kept in a ward that holds at least 25 beds.
The doctor said, "There are two ports on IV line. If we inject the syringe into the side port, there are higher chances of drawing blood as it directly goes into the vein.
So, we inject using the port on the top, which is relatively safer. We know this is unsafe and unethical, but we are forced to do this.
" Another doctor said, "Suppose a ward has 25 patients and each patient needs three injections a day, we need a total of 75 syringes. But we have only 25-30 syringes at our disposal.
Staff nurses have to maintain stock of syringes, but they are not doing their job." Authorities , however, denied reuse of syringes. "We get adequate supply and maintain a proper stock.
Syringes are disposed of after single use," said a senior doctor at Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital.
One syringe for dozens of patients in Chennai - The Hindu
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Sweet Pea Shawl
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This of-the-moment Sweet Pea Crochet Shawl is fabulously feminine and exudes an airy charm. A graceful, flowing silhouette is created when tied at the front, allowing the fringe to cascade down the contours of the wearer. Gathered at the side, the shawl delivers a vivacious asymmetrical hemline of dancing shell designs.
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Why did not this multitude of ignorant pilgrims resist? Why did these greedy chafferers content themselves with dark scowls and muttered maledictions, while they suffered their oxen and sheep to be chased into the streets and themselves ejected, and their money flung rolling on the floor by one who was then young and unknown, and in the garb of despised Galilee? Why, in the same way we might ask, did Saul suffer Samuel to beard him in the very presence of his army? Why did David abjectly obey the orders of Joab? Why did Ahab not dare to arrest Elijah at the door of Naboth's vineyard? Because sin is weakness; because there is in the world nothing so abject as a guilty conscience, nothing so invincible as the sweeping tide of a Godlike indignation against all that is base and wrong. How could these paltry sacrilegious buyers and sellers, conscious of wrongdoing, oppose that scathing rebuke, or face the lightnings of those eyes that were enkindled by an outraged holiness? When Phinehas the priest was zealous for the Lord of Hosts, and drove through the bodies of the prince of Simeon and the Midianitish woman with one glorious thrust of his indignant spear, why did not guilty Israel avenge that splendid murder? Why did not every man of the tribe of Simeon become a Goel to the dauntless assassin? Because Vice cannot stand for one moment before Virtue's uplifted arm. Base and grovelling as they were, these money-mongering Jews felt, in all that remnant of their souls which was not yet eaten away by infidelity and avarice, that the Son of Man was right. Nay, even the Priests and Pharisees, and Scribes and Levites, devoured as they were by pride and formalism, could not condemn an act which might have been performed by a Nehemiah or a Judas Maccabaeus, and which agreed with all that was purest and best in their traditions. But when they had heard of this deed, or witnessed it, and had time to recover from the breathless mixture of admiration, disgust, and astonishment which it inspired, they came to Jesus, and though they did not dare to condemn what He had done, yet half indignantly asked Him for some sign that He had a right to act thus.
Frederic William Farrar (1831 - 1903)
Source: Farrar in The Life of Christ, p.151 & 152, quoted by James E. Talmage, Jesus the Christ, Ch.12, p.169
Contributed by: Zaady
God help us to be grateful for our blessings, never to be guilty of the sin of ingratitude, and to instill this same gratitude into the lives of our children. Someone has said that an ungrateful man is like a hog under a tree eating apples and never looking up to see where they come from.
Ezra Taft Benson (1899 - 1994)
Source: Teachings of Ezra Taft Benson", p. 364
One day in the middle of an important examination in high school, the point of my lead pencil broke. In those days we used pocket knives to sharpen our pencils. I had forgotten my penknife and turned to ask a neighbor for his. The teacher saw this; he accused me of cheating. When I tried to explain, he gave me a tongue-lashing for lying; worse, he forbade me to play on the basketball team in the upcoming game. I could see that the more I protested the angrier he seemed to become. But again and again I stubbornly told what had happened. Even when the coach pleaded my cause, the teacher refused to budge. The disgrace was almost more than I could bear. Then, just minutes before the game, he had a change of heart and I was permitted to play. But there was no joy in it. We lost the game; and though that hurt, by far the deeper pain was being branded a cheat and a liar. Looking back. I know that lesson was God-sent. Character is shaped in just such crucibles. My parents believed me: they were understanding and encouraging. Supported by them and a clear conscience, I began to realize that when you are at peace with your Maker you can, if not ignore human criticism, at least rise above it. And I learned something else - the importance of avoiding even the appearance of evil. Though I was innocent, circumstance made me look guilty. Since this could so easily be true in many of life's situations, I made a resolution to keep even the appearance of my actions above question, as far as possible. And it struck me, too, that if this injustice happened to me, it could happen to others, and I must not judge their actions simply on appearances.
Source: Crossfire: The Eight Years with Eisenhower, p. 17.
Show me a woman who doesn't feel guilty and I'll show you a man.
Erica Mann Jong (1942 -)
Punishment - The justice that the guilty deal out to those that are caught.
Elbert Hubbard (1856 - 1915)
I make it a practice to avoid hating anyone. If someone's been guilty of despicable actions, especially toward me, I try to forget him. I used to follow a practice-somewhat contrived, I admit-to write the man's name on a piece of scrap paper, drop it into the lowest drawer of my desk, and say to myself: "That finishes the incident, and so far as I'm concerned, that fellow. The drawer became over the years a sort of private wastebasket for crumpled-up spite and discarded personalities. Besides, it seemed to be effective, and helped me avoid harboring useless black feelings.
Dwight Eisenhower (1890 - 1969)
Children Learn What They Live If a child lives with criticism, he learns to condemn. If a child lives with hostility, he learns to fight. If a child lives with ridicule, he learns to be shy. If a child lives with jealousy, he learns to feel guilty. If a child lives with impropriety, he learns to feel shame. If a child lives with tolerance, he learns to be patient. If a child lives with encouragement he learns confidence If a child lives with praise, he learns to appreciate. He a child lives with fairness, he learns justice. If a child lives with security, he learns to have faith. If a child lives with approval, he learns to like himself. If a child lives with acceptance and friendship, he learns to find love in the world. With what is your child living?
Dorothy Law Neite
Source: ALBERT W. DAW COLLECTION
It is well known that the man who first made public the theory of irrationals perished in a shipwreck in order that the inexpressible and unimaginable should ever remain veiled. And so the guilty man, who fortuitously touched on and revealed this aspect of living things, was taken to the place where he began and there is for ever beaten by the waves.
Diadochus Proclus (412 - 485)
Source: Scholium to Book X of Euclid V.
But there's another type of poison perhaps a little more insidious - thought poison - commonly called "gossip." Thought poison differs from body poison in two ways. It affects the mind, not the body, and it is more subtle. The person being poisoned usually doesn't know it. Thought-poison is subtle but it accomplishes "big" things. It reduces the size of our thinking by forcing us to concentrate on petty, unimportant things. It warps and twists our thinking about people because it is based on a distortion of facts, and it creates a guilt feeling in us that shows through when we meet the person we've gossiped about. Thought-poison is 0 percent right thinking: it is 100 percent wrong thinking. And contrary to lots of opinion, women have no exclusive franchise on gossip. Every day many men, too, live in a partially poisoned environment.
David. J. Schwartz
Source: The Magic of Thinking Big
I know not, I ask not, if guilt 's in that heart, I but know that I love thee whatever thou art.
Charles Lamb (1775 - 1834)
Source: Come, rest in this Bosom.
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LaCENTER, Ky. -- Bobby Joe Prayor, 69, died at 1:10 p.m. May 14, 2003, at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.
Born Nov. 21, 1933, in Wyatt, Mo., son of the late Donald Eugene and Kathleen O'Connor Prayor, he had lived in Granite City, Ill., most of his life, where he was employed as a chef with Hullings Cafeteria. In 1993, he moved to Paducah and had lived at the Life Care Center in LaCenter for the past year. He was of the Catholic belief.
Survivors include: two brothers, Billy Prayor of Wyatt and Bruce Prayor of Plainview, Texas; two sisters, Nelda Fitzgerald of Wyatt and Ella Craven of Wickliffe; and several nieces and nephews.
Two sisters, Joyce Cossey and Julia Ann Hartley, preceded him in death.
Graveside services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday at the Anniston (Mo.) Cemetery with the Rev. Bill Meeks, pastor of the First General Baptist Church of Charleston, Mo., officiating.
Pallbearers will be: Don Skinner, Cliff Cossey, Tracy Cossey, Butch Cossey, Jim Cossey and James O'Connor.
McMikle Funeral Home of Charleston is in charge of arrangements.


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After sending it to every friend I could think of and sharing it on my own page, I began to read through the 15,000+ comments on the photo. I assumed it would just be people laughing at the story, but, boy, was I wrong. It was full of stoners and what are apparently the most gullible people on the Internet arguing the logistics and science behind a photo where the author claims to have been born three months after his mother died.
I followed the link back to its original page and discovered what may be my favorite Facebook troll ever pulled off. Stop Weed Smoking, which has accumulated over 55,000 'Likes' since its creation on December 13, features a profile picture of a middle-aged mom who is on a mission to eliminate marijuana use, or as she calls it, the "devil's lettuce." Here are a few examples of her protests:
That's right, outrage and fury over some of the most ridiculous statements you'll ever read. And just to make sure we're all absolutely clear how absurd these posts truly are, here's another gem:
So, if you haven't already, go check out STOP WEED SMOKING, but be prepared to follow this rabbit hole of gullibility for the next several hours.


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So I played the open weekend, awesome, thanks.
Looking into all the little bits I can find about this game, and I can't find an explanation of how stats work/what each does.
from what I can tell,
Strength gives melee damage and HP
Dex gives evasion and accuracy?
Int gives mana and...?
But I don't know how much of each stat gives what how much bonus, or if each class gets different bonuses for each stat.
I'm sure all this info is out there somewhere, someone post a link please?
Little help?


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815 Wheeler Ave.
Huntsville, Alabama 35801
|Henry Reyes
Police Chief
(256) 427-7001
|Wendell Johnson
Public Safety Media Administrator
(256) 427-7043
|Special Operations
(256) 427-7157
|North Precinct
(256) 746-4111
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(256) 427-5461
|South Precinct
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Alabama Sports Festival Honors Local Law Enforcement
Huntsville, Alabama
( October 27, 2008 ) Alabama Sports Festival will be hosting a Honoring Our
Heroes ceremony at Huntsville High School Auditorium on October 28,2008, at
6p.m.. The ceremony will be recognizing Jackson, Limestone, Madison, Marshall,
and Morgan County Law Enforcement personnel with 10 years of service. These
officers will receive a Medal of Distinction. The Medal of Valor will be
presented to the families of Sergeant Mims of the Athens Police Department and
Officers Golden and Freeman of the Huntsville Police Department, who lost a
loved one in the line of duty. This event is open to the public and all media
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Title III Part A Programs: Strengthening Institutions
The University of Southern Maine is one of 33 colleges and universities nationally, one of only three in New England and the only one in Maine, to receive a competitive U.S. Department of Education grant that will expand USM's capacity to serve and graduate more students.
The grant of $1.6 million over five years was awarded through the Department of Education's "Strengthening Institutions Program," which was created to fund the establishment of enhanced learning opportunities that help more students stay in college and graduate.
The Grant Proposal, titled First-Year Success Through Experience and Strength, or First STEPs, outlines four, interdependent "activities" designed to increase the retention rate of first-year students and the four-year graduation rate. The work outlined in the grant proposal also is designed to build partnerships among faculty and staff throughout the university and between USM and community stakeholders.


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PICKERINGTON, Ohio - The American Motorcyclist Association has opened online race entry for the 2012 AMA Vintage Grand Championships. The amateur national championship event takes place during AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, July 20-22 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio.
Competitors in all disciplines can access online pre-entry at AMAVintageMotorcycleDays.com > Register to Race. Supplemental rules, class structures and a weekend schedule are also available. In addition, for those who wish to mail in physical entry forms, downloadable forms are provided.
The AMA Vintage Grand Championships include amateur championship racing in motocross, hare scrambles, trials and roadracing at the expansive Mid-Ohio complex. The dirt-track event, which is round 10 of the AMA Vintage Dirt Track National Championship Series, will be held at the nearby Ashland County Fairgrounds in Ashland.
All proceeds from the AMA Vintage Grand Championships are donated to the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame to support the Hall of Fame's mission of celebrating the accomplishments of motorcycling's brightest stars. Pre-entry fees for off-road and motocross are $40 per class. Dirt track pre-entry is $30 per class. Roadrace pre-entry is $80 for the first class and $70 for each subsequent class (per day).
Youth racers more than 12-years old can compete in motocross, hare scrambles, trials and dirt-track competition at the AMA Vintage Grand Championships. Roadrace competitors must be 18 years old or older in all classes.
"Vintage racing is accessible, laid back and some of the most fun you can have on a motorcycle," said AMA Director of Racing Joe Bromley. "We're proud to elevate this unique style of racing with national championship recognition at the premier vintage motorcycling event in America -- AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days. For both casual participants and hard-core vintage racers, we not only welcome your participation, your support of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame also helps preserve the legacy motorcycling for future generations."
Riders in designated "A" classes will compete for national championships, the right to run AMA National No. 1 plates and vie for the honors of AMA Track Racing Vintage Grand Champion, AMA Off-Road Vintage Grand Champion and AMA Vet/Senior Vintage Grand Champion.
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By Andrew Baggarly
San Jose Mercury News
PHILADELPHIA -- Among the many well-meaning amateur theories to explain Tim Lincecum's struggles this season, one appears to have some statistical merit.
Does Lincecum miss throwing to Bengie Molina?
The two-time Cy Young Award winner was 8-3 with a 3.12 ERA in 16 starts with Molina before the Giants traded the veteran catcher to the Texas Rangers on July 1. Lincecum is 1-1 with a 3.32 ERA in three pairings with backup Eli Whiteside. In his past seven starts with rookie Buster Posey, Lincecum is 2-3 with a 4.85 ERA.
Lincecum didn't completely reject the effect the catching change has had on him, but he made it clear it wasn't an overriding factor.
"People will say that because it's true, I've thrown to Bengie my whole career," said Lincecum, who has made special mention of Molina while accepting his two Cy Young trophies. "But when it comes down to it, I've had good games with Bengie and bad games with Bengie. I've had good games with Buster and bad games with Buster."
The first time Posey caught Lincecum this season on July 15 the right-hander threw a six-hit shutout against the New York Mets.
"When you get used to the guy, there's no feeling him out," Lincecum said. "I don't want to use it as an excuse, but I've always thought the relationship between the pitcher and catcher is a big thing, especially if you both have confidence in the same pitches.
"I'll get used to throwing to Buster. It's been totally fine for me, working with him."
It will be Lincecum's first time pitching in front of Cardinals fans, who threw a fit when the Cy Young results were announced last November.
"The Cy Young is over," Lincecum said. "I'm not thinking backwards, and I'm sure they're not, either. As players, we want to think ahead. It sounds funny to say, but if you start thinking too far back, you get ahead of yourself.
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Giorgio Vasari. It's unlikely you can visit northern Italy and not hear this name. He was a Renaissance painter, architect and writer who left us a legacy of pretty good paintings, great architecture and the tell-all book on those famous Italian painters and sculptors who changed Western art. Vasari's Lives of the Artists is worth a look if you're interested in understanding a little more about the real people who created those masterpieces you've come to Italy to see.
Vasari was born in the small town of Arezzo, which was an important Etruscan center before becoming part of the Roman Empire, then a free republic around the 10th century, and finally part of the Florence empire in the 14th century. Unfortunately the town was heavily bombed during World War II, but many of its treasures did survive and are worth seeing. The House of Vasari, which he built in 1540, is worth visiting, and paintings by the man himself are dotted all over town.
But the best reason to visit Arezzo is actually a fresco cyclec alled Legend of the True Cross by another of the town's sons, Piero della Francesco, in the Church of San Francesco. This painting is considered a Renaissance masterpiece and Piero has another smaller fresco in the Duomo of Arezzo. Petrarch the famous poet who invented the sonnet form was also born in Arezzo. The center of town is the Piazza Grande – with a lovely loggia designed by Vasari. This grand square hosts an antiques fair on the first weekend of every month. Even if you don't get to Arezzo, you'll have been affected by Giorgio Vasari – he designed the Uffizi and the secret corridor which crosses over the Ponte Vecchio in Florence, aptly named the Vasari Corridor.
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Canada Stocks to Watch: BMO, Morguard, Ritchie Bros. and more
Here are some of the stocks we're watching in today's trading session:
Bank of Montreal said its first-quarter profit dipped 5%, but remained above C$1 billion and beat expectations. It also hiked its dividend 2 Canadian cents to 74 Canadian cents.
Morguard said it has agreed to sell 8,270,000 trust units at C$11.50 each to raise C$95.1 million. It also plans to sell another C$60 million of convertible debentures.
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers said fourth-quarter earnings fell to 21 cents a share from 25 cents a year earlier.
Gran Tierra Energy said fourth-quarter earnings improved to 15 cents a share from 12 cents. Revenue fell 10%.
Calfrac Well Services said fourth-quarter earnings fell to 25 Canadian cents a share from C$1.79 and revenue dropped 25%. It said results were hurt by lower-than-expected activity by some customers and pricing competition.


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White Sulphur Springs, WV (AP) -- The Greenbrier's new owner says he's trying to decide where to build a $20 million casino at the historic southern West Virginia resort.
Jim Justice bought the resort out of bankruptcy in early May.
He says he's considering an area near the hotel's west terrace for the 50,000-square-foot Monte Carlo-inspired casino.
Justice says gambling is part of his plan to return the resort, which he bought for $20.1 million, to profitability.
He's also counting on getting back the Fifth Mobile Travel Guide Star the resort lost in 2000, in part by spending heavily on the resort and more staff.
Voters approved limited gambling for resort guests only last fall.
A portion of gambling revenue would be set aside to pay for employee benefits.
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THE dredging of the notorious Batemans Bay sandbar is set to resume this week after rough weather at the weekend caused delays.
Victorian-based company Slurry Systems Marine arrived and set up their equipment on February 14, and had already begun dredging and depositing the sand near Corrigans Beach when the surrounding seas got rough.
The dredged sand is being used to
create protective dunes in front of the Batemans Bay Beach Resort, and to nourish the beach and counter erosion.
"It's clean sand that is easy to pump," Slurry Systems Marine chief Lex Nankervis said.
About 7000 cubic metres are due to be dredged , with an option on another 4000 cubic metres if required.
NSW Government-appointed contract supervisor Peter Spurway said the cost of the work would be "around the $400,000 mark".
"We are hoping to have the work done by the end of April, but we are allowing for another month depending on the weather," he said.
"We did expect that there would be days when we wouldn't be able to work due to the weather."
At present, the sandbar is 0.9m under the water, and the aim is to get it to 1.7 to 1.8m deep.
"This will give it longevity," Mr Spurway said. "The deeper and wider we go, the longer it will last."
The sandbar was previously 1.1 to 1.2 metres deep, but it had become as shallow as 0.8m.
"We are not pretending that it is going to last forever, but we are doing something positive about a dangerous situation," Mr Spurway said.


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All branches will be closed Monday, September 5 in observance of Labor Day.
CyFair and Tomball College Libraries will also be closed Saturday, September 3 - Sunday, September 4.
All branches will reopen on Tuesday, September 6 for regular business.
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Start the New Year off right by coming to Craft Time in the Children's Department! Using your imagination and creativity you'll have tons of fun making a puppet from [nothing but] a box! This program will meet on Tuesday, January 3rd at 4:30 pm and is limited to 20 children (2nd - 6th grade). Call 832-559-4235 to register and for more information!
In the hustle and bustle of the week ahead, don't forget to bring the kids to the Library for some fun!
Monday, December 19th: Baby Bounce - 10:30 am, Pokemon League - 6:00 pm.
Tuesday, December 20th: Toddler Time - 10:30 am.
Wednesday, December 21st: Toddler Time - 9:30 am, Preschool Story time - 10:30 am, Chess Club - 4:30 pm
Thursday, December 22nd: Preschool Story time - 10:30 am
And, don't forget, we will close at 5:00 pm on Thursday, December 22nd for the holidays and reopen on Tuesday, December 27th at 8:00 am.
Happy Holidays from your Children's Department staff: Lynn, Cheryl, Christie, Ann, Sylvia and Rachel!
Every good wish from us to you and yours at this time. We hope you will soon have all the reading material you want for your holiday because although our Digital Media catalog will be available online throughout the holidays (for those of you who receive digital devices as gifts!), our library doors will be closed as follows:
We close Thursday, December 22nd at 5 pm and re-open Tuesday December 27th at 8 am.
The Common Grounds Cafe at the back of the library will close December 22nd at 4 pm and re-open Tuesday, December 27th at 9 am.
At New Year's, we close Friday, December 30th at 5 pm. and re-open Tuesday, January 3rd at 8 am.
The on-campus cafeteria in the Commons building will be closed from December 19th to January 4th. January, 5, 6, and 9-13, it will be open reduced hours: 7:30 am. to 2 pm. except Fridays, when it will close even earlier at 1 pm. It will also be closed on Monday, January 16th, but resume its regular hours January 17th. Its regular hours are Monday-Thursday, 7:30 am-4 pm and Friday from 7:30 am-1 pm.
Permaneceremos cerrados a partir del 22 de diciembre para reanudar nuestras operaciones el martes 27 de diciembr. Horario para El Año Nuevo: El viernes 30 de diciembre cerraremos a las 5pm; para abrir de nuevo el martes 3 de enero.
Very soon you will need to log into the library computers at Tomball Library. Your log-in will be your library card number. So if you don't have a library card, now is the time to get one. You can fill out your registration form here, print it out, and bring it by Customer Service, show your identification with your current address on it, and pick your card up at the Customer Service desk. Or you can drop by Customer Service on your way into the library, fill out a registration form then, show your identification with your current address on it, and get your card. Cards are free.
Muy pronto usted tendrá que log-in en las computadoras de la biblioteca de Tomball. Su log-in será su número de tarjeta de la biblioteca. Así que si usted no tiene una tarjeta, ahora es el momento para conseguir una. Usted puede llenar la forma en el escritorio del servicio al cliente, mostrar su identificación con su dirección actual, y recoger su tarjeta. Las tarjetas son gratis.
Hey teens! Celebrate the winter holidays with a Harry Potter-style Yule Ball! Grab your friends and stop by the library for dancing, food & fun. Costumes or formal attire encouraged, but not required. Meet in the first floor Meeting Room on Thursday, December 8th from 6:30-8:30 pm.
For more information, please call the library at 832-559-4200.
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Industry leaders representing a broad spectrum of the automobile industry spoke about the need for continuing the excise deduction on R&D and lower interest rates.
The most dramatic part of the ET's pre-Budget debate on 'What does India's auto sector need for a smoother ride?' in Chennai was when Ford India MD Michael Boneham and former Hyundai India President BVR Subbu took opposing views on whether the government ought to tax diesel vehicles, uncertainty over which has until now frustrated automakers' diesel-related investment plan.


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Landfill Methane Outreach Program
LMOP Texas Landfill Gas Energy Workshop
You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader, available as a free download, to view some of the files on this page. See EPA's PDF page to learn more about PDF, and for a link to the free Acrobat Reader.
Please contact the speaker for permission to reuse materials in these presentations.
LMOP partnered with the Lone Star Chapter of the Solid Waste Association of North America (TxSWANA) to host a one-day workshop on LFG utilization in Garland, Texas on July 16, 2013. The workshop covered a variety of topics, including LFG collection and utilization technologies, project financial considerations and incentives, regulations impacting LFG capture and use, and LMOP technical assistance and tools. Case studies of successful LFG energy projects that have been implemented in Texas also were featured.
Agenda (PDF) (1 pp, 140K)
LMOP Introduction and Program Overview (PDF) (15 pp, 1.9MB)
Victoria Ludwig, U.S. EPA LMOP
LFG Collection and LFG Energy Technologies (PDF) (37 pp, 2.1MB)
David Mezzacappa, SCS Engineers (contractor to U.S. EPA LMOP)
LFG Energy Project Financial Considerations & Incentives Discussion (PDF) (15 pp, 2.0MB)
Lori Edwards, SCS Engineers (contractor to U.S. EPA LMOP)
LFG Energy Project Development Discussion (PDF) (29 pp, 2.4MB)
Brent Dieleman, SCS Engineers (contractor to U.S. EPA LMOP)
Regulatory Update:
Municipal Solid Waste Air Permitting (PDF) (10 pp, 150K)
Rian McMorris, TCEQ
Regulatory Updates (PDF) (16 pp, 371K)
Matthew Udenenwu, TCEQ
Greenhouse Gas Permitting (PDF) (10 pp, 208K)
Bonnie Braganza, EPA Region 6
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Vance Kemler, City of Denton
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Fort Bend Regional Landfill LFG Energy Project (PDF) (36 pp, 7.0MB)
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Over the past couple of months, the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has brought an increased awareness to the disease. My awareness of ALS began when my father, Alex Fair Jr., was diagnosed with ALS on March 29, 2011. Our lives were forever changed when he received the diagnosis.
If by chance you are not aware of ALS, it stands for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, also commonly known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. It is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that causes muscle weakness, paralysis and respiratory failure.
We recently celebrated Labor Day. The Bible gives many examples of good workers. God is the greatest workman of all, having "made the heavens, the heaven of heavens, with all their host, the earth, and all things that are therein, the seas, and all that is therein." Someday, he will create new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells.
Our third annual Bluegrass, Barbecue & Building Festival, held Aug. 23, was even more successful than its two predecessors.
We are delighted to report we netted just over $9,600 after expenses. The money will be applied toward our next home, which we plan to start within 30 to 45 days.
Amid all the news today, one story has been completely forgotten.
This story was once one of the hottest topics in politics and around the dinner table, but now it has vanished unless you are a senior citizen who is working yourself to the point of death every day.
The topic is, of course, Social Security. Ever since President Bill Clinton quietly began to move up retirement benefit dates, I have watched as more and more people go about their lives, oblivious to the crime they are victims of.
Has anyone ever seen a movie or read a book in which the main character has either said or done something so stupid, ridiculous or arrogant that you actually lose your temper and want to reach out and throttle him/her?
This doesn't usually happen to me, but recently I read a novel of pure fiction, written by one of the world's leading authors (no names or titles will be given) whose premise was so stupid that I almost put the book down, unfinished.
Let's get this out of the way at the top: I'm a Democrat and, as such, I hope that Democrats win elections and Republicans lose – locally, in South Carolina and nationally.
So, of course, everything in this column needs to be filtered through that lens.
Having said that, I believe that the basic thesis of this column is correct: Two South Carolina Republican candidates and their supporters are behaving spitefully and maybe, just maybe, they could be in the process of cutting off their noses to spite their faces.
Lancaster County Councilman Brian Carnes (District 7) wrote a very interesting column in the Aug. 24 edition of The Lancaster News entitled "Lancaster needs a vision for its future."
On May 17, the Memory Lane Cruisers held their annual car show in conjunction with the Red Rose Festival held in downtown Lancaster. We would like to thank everyone who participated in the show. We had 44 cars and one motorcycle registered. This is the largest participation in several years.
When it comes to prioritizing public safety, Lancaster County Republicans have worked hard to ensure our law enforcement and judicial needs are well-funded.
Over the last two years, Lancaster County Council, with a Republican majority, has funded a number of new positions in the sheriff's and solicitor's offices.
These will help work to ensure that Lancaster County doesn't see the kind of rampant violence that is all too common just to the north of our county in Charlotte.
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Bernice Bobs Her Hair
by F. Scott Fitzgerald
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"Bernice Bobs Her Hair" was based on a real letter Fitzgerald wrote to his little sister, Annabel, in which he gave her advice on how to win over the guys. (Fitzgerald, F. Scott. The Short Stories of F. Scott Fitzgerald: A New Collection, ed. Matthew J. Bruccoli. New York: Scribner, 1989)
The cover of Fitzgerald's collection Flappers and Philosophers (1920) depicts a scene from "Bernice," which was included in the book. Check out the cover here.


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Illinois becomes 20th state to legalize medical marijuana
Illinois governor signs law allowing medical marijuana
By Mary Wisniewski
Aug 1 (Reuters) – A law allowing marijuana to be used for medical purposes in Illinois was signed on Thursday by Governor Pat Quinn, making it the second most populous state in the country after California to permit medicinal use of the drug.
"Over the years, I've been moved by the brave patients and veterans who are fighting terrible illnesses," Quinn said. "They need and deserve pain relief."
The law, which takes effect Jan. 1, allows patients diagnosed with one of 35 medical conditions such as cancer, Parkinson's or lupus to use marijuana as recommended by an Illinois licensed physician.
The four-year program, which supporters call the strictest in the nation, requires a doctor's written certification, registered patient photo identification cards and an electronic verification system.
The senate sponsor for the bill was Bill Haine, a downstate Democrat who is a former prosecutor. The bill passed the Illinois house and senate this past spring.
"We are ensuring only those suffering from the most serious diseases receive this treatment," said Haine. "This law takes additional steps to prevent fraud and abuse."
Nineteen other states plus the District of Columbia have effective medical marijuana laws, according to the Marijuana Policy Project, a non-profit Washington, D.C.-based group. The project does not count Maryland on the list because it only allows for a "very limited research program," according to spokesman Morgan Fox.
Under the Illinois law, patients would be limited to 2.5 ounces (70 grams) of marijuana every two weeks. The marijuana must be grown and distributed in Illinois, kept in a closed container and not used in public or in front of minors.
Read the rest of the story here via Illinois governor signs law allowing medical marijuana | Reuters.


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Adding MachinesStylus-Operated Adding Machines
In 1642, while he was still a teenager, the Frenchman Blaise Pascal invented one of the first machines that could add automatically. Numbers were entered by rotating wheels with a pointed rod or stylus. Carrying took place through the fall of a weight. Some fifty copies of Pascal's machine were made in his lifetime, mainly for the cabinets of curiosity of well-to-do nobles. In the eighteenth century, similar machines were made, such as one build by Jean Lepine, clockmaker and mechanician to French King Louis XV. In Lepine's elegant brass machine, carrying took place through the flex of a spring, not the fall of a weight.
In the second half of the 19th century, a variety of much humbler stylus-operated adding machines were patented in the United States. At least three of them went on the market. Two, based on inventions of John Groesbeck and of A. M. Stephenson, had modest sales. The third, invented by journalist Charles H. Webb and sold as the Webb adder, was a sufficient commercial success to boast distinct models, patented in 1868 and 1889.
A.M. Stephenson described a small adding machine with several dials, but only sold one that handled two digits. In the 1840s the Frenchman Didier Roth had designed an improved stylus-operated adding machine that was small and light weight, but had several dials. Roth did not sell his machines successfully, but in the early 20th century such instruments became quite common. One of the first to sell widely in the U.S. was the Calcumeter, patented by James J. Walsh of New Jersey in 1901. Similar instruments, made from metal or later plastic, would sell into the 1970s.
Other small adding machines had parallel rods or chains that moved either crosswise or from top to bottom. Some of these looked quite a bit like contemporary adders, although they had a mechanical carry.
"Adding Machines - Stylus-Operated Adding Machines" showing 2 items.
Gem Adding Machine
- Description
- This small stylus-operated non-printing adding machine has seven chains in parallel columns. The links visible in each column are numbered from 1 to 9. A stylus is placed in a link of the chain and pulled down to enter a digit. Above the columns are seven windows to show results On the right is a knob which may be intended for zeroing. The device sits in a small steel stand that has four rubber feet. The stylus is missing.
- The machine is marked on the bottom: PATENTED MARCH 1ST 1904 - MARCH 27TH 1906. (/) UNITED STATES AND FOREIGN PATENTS PENDING. It is marked on the left side: No. 8445 (/) AUTOMATIC ADDING MACHINE CO. (/) NEW YORK U.S.A. It is marked on the stand: GEM. A paper tag has Felt & Tarrant adding machine collection number 37.
- According to U.S. Census records, Abraham Isaac Gancher was born in Russia of Russian parents in about 1875. He came to the United States in 1892 and initially worked as a leather salesman. He and his wife, Rebecca Gancher, mariied in 1899. Gancher became interested in adding machines a few years later. He was active in the Automatic Adding Machine Company through at least 1918. Nobyoshi A. Kodama, who took out early patents used in the GEM, had pulled out of the picture by 1908.
- Compare to 1981.0935.01.
- Gancher went on to patent and sell a printing adding machine that was also sold by Automatic Adding Machine as the Gancher. See U.S. patents 1047199 (1912) and 1178227 (1916).
- References:
- Ads in Scientific American, vol. 95, October, 1906, p. 314; vol. 96, March 2, 1907, p. 203; and vol. 96, Mar. 30, 1907.
- Nobyoshi A. Kodama, "Automatic Adding and subtracting Apparatus," U.S. Patent 783,586, March 1, 1904. Kodama was a subject of the Emperor of Japan living in New York City, New York. He assigned half of the patent to Rebecca Gancher of New York, N.Y.
- Nobyoshi A. Kodama and Abraham I. Gancher, "Adding-Machine," U.S. Patent 816,342, March 27, 1906. Kodama was a subject of the Mikado of Japan. Both he and Gancher, a U.S. citizen, were living in Manhattan, New York. The patent was assigned to Automatic Adding Machine Company of New York, N.Y.
- Abraham I. Gancher and Albert T. Zabriskie, "Adding-Machine," U.S. Patent 847,759, March 19,1907. This patent describes the stand. It was assigned to Automatic Adding Machine Company of New York, N.Y.
- Abraham I. Gancher, "Adding-Machine," U.S. Patent 1015307, January 31, 1912.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- 1906
- maker
- Automatic Adding Machine Company
- ID Number
- accession number
- 250163
- catalog number
- 323621
- maker number
- 8445
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History, Kenneth E. Behring Center
Golden Gem Adding Machine
- Description
- This small, stylus-operated non-printing adding machine has a black steel frame and seven metal chains. A stylus is placed in the link next to a digit and pulled down to the bottom of the column to enter the digit. Sums appear in seven windows above the chains. There is a clearance knob on the right side and a bent metal piece that can be used to prop up the instrument. The green leather case is stored with the instrument. The stylus is missing.
- The instrument is marked on a tag on the right edge of the top: GOLDEN GEM (/) ADDING MACHINE. It is marked on a tag on the left edge of the top: AUTOMATIC ADDING MACHINE MFRS. (/) NEW YORK, U.S.A.. It is marked on the bottom edge of the top: PAT. MAR.1-04-MAR.27-06-MAR.19-07 (/) UNITED STATES AND FOREIGN PATENTS PENDING. The serial number, stamped on the right side, is 400805.
- Compare to MA*323621.
- This example of the Golden Gem formerly belonged to John L. Newbold, father-in-law of the donor, who had owned Merchants Moving and Transfer Company.
- References:
- Ads in Scientific American, vol. 110, Jan. 17, 1914 (according to this ad, the machine cost $10 and over 80,000 in use); vol. 112, April, 1915, p. 370 (according to this ad, the machine still cost $10 and over 100,000 were in use).
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- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- 1910
- maker
- Automatic Adding Machine Company
- ID Number
- 1981.0935.01
- accession number
- 1981.0935
- catalog number
- 1981.0935.01
- maker number
- 400805
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History, Kenneth E. Behring Center


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Busch Gardens Christmas Town
Saturday we went to Busch Gardens Christmas Town. It was fun but BUSY! I will not go on a Saturday again! Way too many people for my liking since I do not like crowds. I am sure it was a little overwhelming for Dustyn and Carsyn also. Here are the few pictures I did capture while we were there.