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August 7, 2003, 08:05 PM
Anyone out there prefer the Ruger Bisley style grip over the standard Vaquero style grip? I do. I don't know WHY, but the Bisley grip has a better feel, even though my hands are relatively small.
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August 7, 2003, 08:37 PM
I prefer the Bisley frame. I'ts not for fast second shots as it don't roll up in your hand, but it do seem to spread the recoil out.
Now if Ruger get up off it's behind and put a Limited 5.5".41 Bisley on the shelves, life would be good.
August 7, 2003, 09:07 PM
^I like the .41 Magnum too.
But for ME the ideal Bisley would be a 5.5" stainless Bisley (adjustable sight) chambered in .357 magnum. Of all the magnums, I use the .357 magnum the MOST and a packable adjustable sighted Bisley in that chambering would be a dream come true!
Jim March
August 8, 2003, 05:57 AM
Uhhh...you phrased the question wrong.
Later "Old Models" past...lesse, 1965 I think(?) used the same thing today's standard Blackhawks and Vaqueros use, the XR3-RED (same feel and size anyways, there were internal differences for the two different lockworks).
Early "Old Models" used the XR3, which was so close to the Colt SAA grip frame as makes no difference.
THAT is the one I'd pick. There are a couple ways to get that on a New Model; Power Custom has an SAA-type grip frame (that's also easily modified to a "Colt-based Bird's-Head" if desired) and at least one gunsmith is modifying XR3-REDs to SAA pattern.
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Dave T
August 8, 2003, 11:18 AM
Jim March hit on the answer. The XR-3, patterned after the SAA Colt feels the best to me. Wish it was still available as a single (less expensive) component than the Ron Power conversion. If somebody made the old XR-3 grip frame in steel, I'd buy a pile of them.
August 8, 2003, 12:36 PM
The July AGA newsletter showed a step by step instructions on how to modify the grips on a Ruger.
Jim March
August 8, 2003, 02:43 PM
So...what exactly is "AGA"?!
J Miller
August 8, 2003, 03:31 PM
I voted "other".
My favorite is the XR3 grips found on the early Ruger single actions.
I have removed the XR3-RED grips from my Old Model's and replaced them with original XR3's I got on eBay.
I agree with Dave T, I wish someone would make a one piece XR3 shaped grip for both the OM's and NM's. I would want the casting to be modified though. I find the steel grip frames found on the Vaqeros are way to heavy. They change the ballance so much I don't like it.
Either that or Power Custom should have put the grip locater pin in the right place for original Ruger XR3 style grips.
August 8, 2003, 05:38 PM
I have shot a couple of Bisleys (357 mag and 45 LC) and liked the grip quite a bit. That said I have owned only the New Model style gripframe Blackhawks , Super BHs and a Single Six. A Bisley , probably in 357 , will hopefully be mine one of these days.
Paul "Fitz" Jones
August 8, 2003, 06:05 PM
I have provided grips for Rugers from their invention until the late 1970's when I retired. I have really tough and good feeling imitation Stag grips and only a few remaining in my collection for all Rugers OM , Trooper and Pythons and Frontiers but NOT for the Super Blackhawk, the short frame Vaquero and the Birdshead. I am selling them at a 1979 price of $25 each while they last to this list.
Ask for pics of particular models.
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August 8, 2003, 08:36 PM
AGA! sorry I didn't put it down!American Gunsmithing Association. Get a flyer every two months with gunsmithing secerets.
I think you have to be recomended or or that was what was told me by the invitation letter.
I worked for a gunsmith for about two years and I think that is where they got my name.
They have a lot of things about revolvers in them.
August 9, 2003, 02:07 AM
Replaced my Vaquero grips with checkered Eagle Gunfighter Grips and have never looked back. Narrower at the top, feels more like a Colt.
August 9, 2003, 03:13 AM
I voted for the Bisley grips mainly because the standard grips on the Vaquero are just too short for my hands-little finger is grabbing nothing but air!
August 9, 2003, 07:13 AM
My favorite is a custom Gary Reeder conversion grip.
It starts out as a bisley grip, and he rounds off the back and 'birdheads' it.
It's sweet.
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Marie Frances Brewer, 64, of Bunker Hill, passed away Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013.
Born Sept. 3, 1948, in Arlington, Va., she was the daughter of the late Lawrence Edward Chapman and Beulah Katherine (James) Chapman.
She was previously employed at Valley Health Care.
She was a member of Shenandoah Bible Baptist Church.
She is survived by three grandchildren, Tommy and Danny Rogers and Logan Fowler; two brothers, Larry and Roy Chapman, both of Front Royal, Va.; and one sister, Joyce Buckley, of Leesburg, Va.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Becky Lucille Rogers.
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Joe Hill's third book, "NOS4A2," bares a vanity license plate on the cover. Sound it out, though, and you realize Hill's going to take you on a drive with Nosferatu for a modern adaptation to the classic vampire movie.
The book opens when the protagonist Victoria "Vic" McQueen is 8 years old. With her trusty Raleigh bicycle, she discovers that she has an uncanny knack for finding missing things - and escaping unpleasant family situations.
Vic's bike takes her over a mysterious covered bridge in the woods near her house - a bridge that always takes her where she needs to be. The trouble is that every time she crosses the bridge, a little bit of her is "lost" when she finds what she's looking for. Later in the book we realize that every trip across the Shorter Way Bridge - Hill's version of the "Bridge of Terabithia" - cost her a little piece of her sanity.
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As a teenager, Vic has trouble understanding her unusual ability, so she seeks someone who can help her and is taken to Here, Iowa, where she meets a stuttering young librarian who can tell the future with Scrabble tiles. Maggie, the librarian, explains that there are more people like them who are "strong creative" who can conjure "inscapes" from their imagination. The idea of an inscape was derived from Gerard Manley Hopkins' poem, "As Kingfishers Catch Fire, Dragonflies Draw Flame," which is reprinted in the book.
Maggie warns Vic to stay away from the Wraith - a classic 1338 Rolls Royce that has evil powers of its own. Vic is curious, though, and doesn't listen to Maggie's warning.
The book then picks up where it began with the storyline of Charles Talent Manx, who was comatose in a state prison facility but suddenly regained movement and vocabulary. The reason Manx is coming alive is because someone is fixing the Wraith - giving it new life as a restored classic car. The car and Manx have a connection, and the Wraith is how Manx revives himself; he's reported to be 140 years old, but gets younger as he "absorbs" the children he takes to Christmasland.
Christmasland sounds like a glorious place where Christmas is celebrated all year long and children are encouraged to play, eat cookies and have fun. But Christmasland is Manx's "inscape" and it's a far darker world than the children realize. Children who go on a ride with Manx never return, that is, until Manx encounters 17-year-old Vic. She is the only one who got away from the Sleigh House - and she spends the rest of her life battling with the demons in her head and trying to forget Manx.
But Manx never forgot about the one who got away and when he's finally revived, he hits the road to find her. Only now Vic is an unwed mother with a young son, and if Manx can't have Vic, he will take her son.
(I enjoyed the Easter eggs throughout the book that are homage to Hill's father, Stephen King. Manx is much like Pennywise the clown from "It," and his car is a "thinking" being, much like "Christine." I also liked that the vampire is a villain, and not a sparkly, romantic being that has become popular thanks to Stephenie Meyer.)
Vic also is a tortured soul, a troubled and flawed main character, which makes her relatable. When she struggles with addiction and mental instability, is fits seamlessly into the storyline and doesn't seem contrived. Whatever happened to Vic during her time with Manx caused her to grow up to be self-destructive, whether she believed it happened or not: "What Charlie Manx had not been able to do, she had been trying to do for him ever since."
The message that there's always a price to pay for our actions is a good one - Maggie's stutter increases the more she uses her Scrabble tiles and Vic's sanity breaks down each time she crosses the bridge. The only one who didn't seem to have negative repercussions for his dastardly deeds was Manx, and some of his backstory could have been fleshed out a bit more for clarity. Manx also doesn't seem to suffer for shifting between worlds, and maybe his mastery of the inscapes was part of his longevity; something that seemed to trouble the much younger Vic and Maggie.
Although I enjoyed the subplots, the book was a bit too long for me. I felt as if the story could have been whittled down to several hundred pages instead of its 700. It wasn't that there were wordy scenes, it was just that the climax of the book was a chase scene that seemed to drag on. The chapters also were set up in a very unusual manner so it was difficult to tell how far I really had read at a time.
And I really think the "Search Engine" children's book series that Vic creates as an adult - being artistic calms her nerves and keeps the demon phone calls at bay - could be expanded by Hill into its own graphic novel series.
I read this book over the Christmas holiday and it was surprising how easy it is to get creeped out during the happiest, jolliest season. Hearing Christmas music in the middle of summer blaring from an antique car driven by an old man who looks like Keith Richards? Yeah, that's a pretty creepy image and one that made me turn page after page to see how it culminated.
Without giving too much away, the book ended with a bang, and Vic yelling out her rally cry, "He wants Christmas? I'll give him the Fourth of July." And even though Manx may be gone, Christmasland still holds an allure for someone Vic loves. And that makes for an especially horrifying ending.


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The owner of the business, located in the 26100 block of Avenue Hall, had reportedly become suspicious when inventory started turning up missing. Aiming to determine who the thief was, he decided to take matters into his own hands and continuously monitored the surveillance cameras for several hours after he left the office Monday.
The owner watched his employees close up shop and leave for the night, then a couple of hours later noticed two men - Montano and Escobar - return, sheriff's Sgt. Byron Wainie said.
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Ohio State is flying to California this weekend to take on the Cal Bears. If things fall in to place for them, the Buckeyes could be making a second trip out to California at the end of the year to play in the Rose Bowl, perhaps against Cal?s rival from Stanford. The Buckeyes have a bigger goal in mind of course but may have to go this weekend without their starting quarterback. Braxton Miller?s status for this weekend?s game at Cal is still unknown.
Miller left Ohio State?s home game against San Diego State early last weekend with what was later reported to be an MCL sprain. Urban Meyer said today in practice Miller participated but made an early exit to continue with some rehab.
?He came out and got a little work, and then he went back in and did a bunch of rehab,? Meyer said according to 97.1 The Fan reporter Lori Schmidt via Twitter. ?He?s going on the trip, and [Thursday] is going to be the day we?ll find out how much he?ll play,? Meyer added.
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Fred Rogers, the soft-spoken, sneakers- and cardigan-wearing TV personality who for 32 years invited millions of children to be his friend on his PBS show "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood," is dead. He was 74.
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Surprisingly Good
This review should be taken with a pinch of salt mostly because my stay at the Hong Kong Sheraton was pathetically brief: the time to get off a plane, drive through the awfully crowded streets of Hong Kong, get to the hotel, order dinner 5 min before the closure of the kitchen, go to bed, wake up, have breakfast, drive back to the airport and board yet another plane.
That said, my (brief) experience at the Sheraton was surprising to say the least. True, the lobby is characterised by the unmistakable sheraton/hilton/westin unimpressiviness, and the restaurant, the one I tried at least, was equally bland with unnecessary and unwanted American touches to it.
After that preliminary bit of ranting, now comes the good part: the rooms. Astonishing, not in size of course - it seems that Hong Kong is still keen to retain the British flair by designing rooms with the same "generous" perspective as their beloved colonialists - but in design. In all probability the hotel was refurbished a few months ago at the very most, yet, one can't help but admire the attention to detail that went into the re-conception of the rooms. Particularly worthy of mention are the bathrooms: all glass, all sleek, all modern, all efficient, all jolly good. Indeed, by way of comparison, a few nights before my quick stop-and-go in Hong Kong, I stayed at the Four Seasons in Sidney - in another effort to deepen the pockets of those miserable American hotel chains - and, despite the fact that the hotel was, overall, of superior standards, I must say that the rooms were far more impressive at the Sheraton than at the Four Seasons.
Of course, if you are looking for something truly special in Hong Kong, a hotel that doesn't have the warning "for suits only" splattered all over the entrance, and, of course, you are prepared to pay some sort of premium, then I, or rather common sense, suggest(s) you head to the Peninsula right next door. I had stayed there on a previous occasion and it is the apotheosis of traditional, yet over-the-top luxury (for a city hotel anyway). A small quartet constantly playing in the lobby, the ritual of afternoon tea kept very much alive - with far better results than some of London's better establishments, i.e. the Lanesborough, the fashionable lounge on the top floor, all contributes to a very impressive preservation of classic pomp.
Great location!
We stayed at the Sheraton for a week and found the location to be outstanding. It's right on Nathan Rd., just across from the Peninsula, and is near the art museum, lots of shopping centers, etc. Taxis to the Jade Market and Night Market were just a few dollars. It was a short walk to the Star Ferry to HK Island so we felt that we had the best of both worlds.
The hotel itself is very attractive inside and the rooms were state-of-the-art. Everything seemed to be new, spotlessly clean, beds were comfortable and decorations nice. Try to get a room with a harbor view as it is spectacular, especially at night.
The bar on the top floor has a wonderful view of the harbor and HK. All of the chairs and tables are along the windows so you really can't get a bad seat.
The breakfast buffet was outstanding with Asian and American food, eggs made to order, plenty of bacon, sausage, pastries, wonderful fresh fruit and, my favorite, huge mounds of smoked salmon, which I ate with melon.
Great staff---very friendly and they had a Lion's Dance for us during Chinese New Years.
Will definitely stay here again
We had a deluxe habour-view room on the 11th floor. The check-in staff asked if we wanted to upgrade to a deluxe from a standard for US $30 extra a day ("you get extra 1/5 more space"). So we upgraded and it was worth it.
The deluxe room was roomy and the bathroom was absolutely the best! The entire sink area was glass and it had an walk-in shower. There were 2 sinks in the bathroom, a separate bath, and 2 shower-heads w/massage functions. I feel the bathroom itself was worth the upgrade.
The view of the harbour was beautiful. Overall sevice was excellent. Breakfast buffet was satisfactory although a little crowded at times.
We would definitely stay at Sheraton Hong Kong again.
Modern Hotel with Great Location
We stayed at the Sheraton HK for six nights in March 2005. We thought it was a terrific place to stay for those who want a great location with a full service hotel. The standard King room we got was well sized for a city hotel, although they stuck us in the back tower with no view. We weren't in the room much anyhow.
The hotel has been renovated and all the rooms have been redone with modern amenities and fixtures. We loved the look and appreciated the new furnishings.
We only had drinks in the lobby lounge one night so I can't comment on the restaurants. We took full advantage of the gym and outdoor pool & spa. The gym was on a small side but that may have been b/c it was it was crowded. The rooftop pool, which is heated, was heavenly and provides a nice view of the harbor & HK island.
The subway is only a few steps away and you can't beat the Tsim Ja Tsui location, if you're a tourist at least!
One off-beat recommendation in HK: go to the new HK history museum - it is well done and a great break from all the shopping.
" Absolutely Perfect "
We stayed here for 10 nights 9th to 19th Feb 2005. We booked a standard
harbour view room, ver nice but a bit too small, so we upgraded to a
deluxe harbour view room for $100 hk dollars per night, this gave us an
extra 5 square meters & larger bathroom ( 2 basins ) it was well worth it
to us, as we were holidaying with 2 other couples & at times the 6 of us
would gather in our room for pre dinner drinks etc.
Magnificent harbour views, Room, Staff, Service, Pool, nothing to complain
about at all. Buffet breaky downstairs was nice, but busy. Breaky upstairs
was more to my liking, buffet continental & ala carte Bacon & eggs etc,
a lot more intimate & cheaper.
The bathroom has the best shower I have ever had. Fantastic !!
Two shower heads adjustable to your liking, massage etc. Very Nice !!
Bed - comfy king size, ( gowns & slippers, toothbrush & toothpaste, shampoo & conditioner, mouthwash, moisturiser etc all provided )
Saves a lot of bathroom packing.
Recommend to pack cases lightly, as you can shop till you drop
Recommend visiting pub downstairs called ' someplace else '
has a happy hour 2 for 1 drinks & nice music.
The Wine Bar on the Top floor has the best views.
A great hotel, in a great location. I highly recommend you staying there.
We would stay there again.
Wow ! Best view of Hong Kong
One of the best Hotel in Hong Kong. Spend the extra money and get the Harbor View. Even the bath room has a view. Can't go wrong here.
A great hotel!
We stayed at the Sheraton in Kowloon from Feb. 5-12, 2005. What a fantastic hotel! The location was perfect - right on Nathan Road, across the street from an MTR subway station and within a 5-min walk to the Star Ferry. The Sheraton was recently renovated and looks brand new! The entire staff was very professional and courteous. The rooms have lots of neat amenities, such as the steam-free mirror and TV speaker feed-thru in the bathroom. The breakfast buffet in The Cafe restaurant was great - everything from dim sum to an omelette station. We wholeheartedly recommend this hotel to anyone traveling to Hong Kong!
Great hotel
This hotel has the best location in Hong Kong, right next door to the Peninsula. The rooms are extremely comfortable and well arranged with lots of space for luggage. Great staff and service, more like a 5 star hotel in USA. Fantastic rooftop pool and spa, and excellent health club (complimentary).
Just fantastic hotel ever!!
OK, this hotel is just great, everything was just perfect except the room is rather small, but it's hongkong, you know.
The room was excellent, it was clean and decent. and we had a room with a "full habour view" which was panoramic view of the hong kong island and the victoria habour, just great,, especially at night. the bed is just comfy and a lot of cushions and pillows..
And the bathroom was my favorite place in this hotel. there are shower booth and tub seperatly.. very clean and everything is shining.
Service was excellent, too. we had new towels and bathrobes everyday,, and we had welcome fruit service which was fresh and good..
I will definitely choose this hotel again!!
Loved the porter service
stayed at the hotel for one night, the porter staff are really good, better then any USA hotel i have stayed in, they take your bags from the taxi without asking and deliver up to your room, Excellent service.
checked in and was upgraded to a club room on the top two floors, with this room you get free Breakfast on the top floor over looking Victoria harbor Breathtaking view, breakfast was nice but you really cant go past the buffet breakfast at the Sheraton Singapore I have not received a better breakfast anywhere.
Room was nice but a bit small, fine for just me. At request staff allowed me a late check out at 3pm very handy as my flight was not till late that night.
I will certainly stay at this hotel again very nice and with excellent service.
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From one parent to another, let's be honest, there are some activities that are good to share with little ones and some that are less so; below are some of my favourites....
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- all over the region
Tour the Parliament Buildings and watch the ceremonial parade and changing of the guard
- Every summer morning at 10:00am, the Changing of the Guard takes place on Parliament Hill. It's a pageantry of marching music and military drills, performed by the Governor General's Foot Guards. Arrive early for the best spot on the grass of Parliament Hill. Admission is free.
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Take in the Sound and Light Show
- From July to September, in the evenings the Parliament Building are lit up by a sound and light show that recounts the story of great Canadian achievements. Hear how Canadians feel about this great country and be a part of a unique experience that links Canadians from coast-to-coast. Bring a blanket and some snacks and head to the Hill with the family.
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See the horses at the RCMP stables and musical ride centre
- Meet the famed and fabled horses of the RCMP musical ride. Tour the stables where the training begins, stop by the Riding School, walk through the Tack Room and see the stately carriages used in royal escorts of Her Majesty the Queen.
- Ottawas east end (a short drive from downtown)
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Visit the Experimental Farm
- Visit the only working farm in the middle of a world capital city. Explore the sights and sounds of typical farm life; visit the animal barns and special exhibitions; discover the many breeds of dairy cattle and see a modern dairy barn in operation. In the Small Animal Barn, you can meet sheep and lambs, pigs and piglets, chickens, rabbits and goats. In the Horse and Cattle Barn, you can see the Clydesdale horses and seven breeds of beef cattle. There is a wonderful Arboretum and ornamental gardens right next door. The Experimental Farm is also very close to Dows Lake and Little Italy.
- Prince of Wales Drive (between the traffic circle and Baseline Rd)
Visit one of the citys many local parks
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Some of the best are:
·Brewer Park
, everyones favourite, on Hopewell Avenue, a short walk from Carleton University to the west and Bank Street to the east (Old Ottawa South)
Strathcona Park
, by the river, a short walk from the Rideau Centre (Sandy Hill)
St. Lukes Park
, off Elgin Street, on Frank Street (Centretown)
River Road Park
, also by the river.
Fall Rhapsody
- Experience the intensity of the fall colours in Gatineau Park (a short drive from downtown) that can be explored by car, bicycle or on foot. Have a picnic at while admiring the colours at scenic Philippe Lake or Camp Fortune. Enjoy activities for the whole family at the Gatineau Park Visitor Centre and learn about the hidden treasures in the Park.
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When travelling to the Nation's Capital during the month of February, a must see is our world famous Winterlude. Three fun-filled weekends in 2009, February 6
to the 22
, of excitement and activity await the whole family! From spectacular ice carvings to an amazing playground made of snow, Winterlude is a great way to take in the best of Canadas winter. Skate on the world's longest skating rink, the Rideau Canal, marvel at snow sculptures and at the glittering ice sculptures or take in a spectacular sound and light show in the American Express Snowbowl. This years theme is a celebration of Ukiuk - which means winter in Inuktitut.
- Activities all over the region
Skate the Rideau Canal
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At 7.8 km (4.8 miles) in length, the Rideau Canal is the worlds largest skating rink. The canal connects Carleton University to downtown Ottawa, the Château Laurier, and the Parliament Buildings. Skating on the canal is a great Ottawa family activity; skates rentals (as well as sleigh rentals) are available from Capital Skates at several locations along the canal. Many also take strollers onto the canal for the wee ones. There are food outlets on the canal if you get hungry and outdoor toilets.
- Canal
Ski Gatineau Park
- Go skiing in Gatineau Park. There are over 200km of maintained trails of different levels to accommodate novice and experienced skiers. There are eight heated shelters where you can stop and have a break and a bite; six of the shelters are even equipped with bunk beds and wood stoves for overnight stays. One of them can accommodate 17 people! Ski rentals are available at the Relais plein air du parc de la Gatineau.
- Gatineau Park
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Ottawa has a number of great museums and galleries that appeal to kids. Even better, most of the museums are free on Thursday evenings. Check the websites listed below for more details. Some of the best local museums with kid appeal are:
Canadians Childrens Museum
- A visit to the Canadian Childrens Museum is a must for anyone with young children visiting or living in the area. The Canadians Childrens Museum features loads of interactive activities for children as young as two years; the museum, and all the activities, are organized around a magical journey to the four corners of the globe. It is a great way to introduce children to different cultures. The Childrens Museum is located in the Museum of Civilization in Gatineau so it has points of interest for the whole family. There is a lovely cafeteria with panoramic views of the Parliament Buildings and the Ottawa River. The Zen Garden and the picnic tables on the river bank outside the museum make this a full day for even very young kids.
- 100 Laurier St, Gatineau (right across the Alexandria Bridge from the National Gallery)
; 819 776-7000
National Gallery of Canada
- The National Gallery of Canada is an art museum of international stature. It has a large permanent collection featuring both Canadian and international holdings. The Gallery has a few notable architectural points of interest, including a reconstructed nineteenth century chapel inside the gallery, a cloistered garden courtyard, and a glass bottomed pool. The Gallery hosts events for adults like lectures or workshops on a regular basis; it also has Family Fundays that feature performances, interactive tours and creative workshops for kids aged three years and up. No registration is required. The Gallery also offers a cafeteria with some of the best views in the city; the cafeteria is accessible without paying the admission fee and has inexpensive, kid friendly fare. Since the Gallery is in the Bytowne Market area, even if you dont want to go in, it is worth a visit just to see the 30 foot sculpture of a giant spider who goes by the name of
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- 380 Sussex Drive
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The Canada Science and Technology Museum
- The Canada Science and Technology Museum takes a "hands-on" approach to exploring how people have transformed the natural elements of the planet into a new world of mechanics, transportation, and technology. Exhibits at the museum range from the high-tech (the exhibit on Canadian communications technology that is very popular with the youngsters) to the low-tech (the popular collection of huge locomotives and the crazy kitchen, another perennial favourite with kids). There is a cafeteria with kid fare.
- 1867 St. Laurent Boulevard (corner of Lancaster), 10 minutes east of downtown
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Canadian Museum of Nature
- If your family includes even one fan of dinosaurs, the Canadian Museum of Nature is the one to visit. The museum is one of the oldest museums in Ottawa and a place where you and yours can explore the world of insects, dinosaurs, and the changing face of planet Earth. The museum is very kid friendly, with many interactive activities for kids to enjoy, not to mention big dinosaurs. There is a lunch room on the ground floor and even a breastfeeding room on the 2nd floor. Entrance to the museum is free on Saturday mornings until noon.
- 240 McLeod Street
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Robert J. Adinolfi, Esquire
Haddonfield, New Jersey
Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Matrimonial Law Attorney
Robert has successfully completed the requirements for Certification in Matrimonial Law as set forth by the Supreme Court of New Jersey's Board on Attorney Certification.A New Jersey attorney who is certified by the Supreme Court as a matrimonial law attorney must be a member in good standing of the NJ bar for over five years, maintain ongoing legal education requirements, demonstrate a substantial level of experience in matrimonial law, be favorably reviewed by other attorneys and judges familiar with his/her work, and take and pass a rigorous examination in matrimonial law.
The goal of the state's certification program is to help the public find attorneys who have demonstrated proficiency in specialized fields of law.While many practicing matrimonial attorneys advertise in newspapers and television, only those that are certified by the NJ Supreme Court are entitled to use the designation Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Matrimonial Law Attorney.
Robert has been a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers since 1989. The AAML is a national organization that seeks to encourage the study, improve the practice, elevate the standards and advance the cause of matrimonial law, to the end that the welfare of the family and society be protected. In order to become a Fellow in the AAML, a candidate must have significant family law trial experience, recommendations by the Judges before whom they regularly appear, and they must pass rigorous national and state examinations covering a multitude of complex family law issues. In order to maintain status as a Fellow in the AAML you must take continuing education credits and practice a high level of family law litigation. Robert has served three years on the Board of Managers and was recently elected as President-Elect after serving as the Second Vice President and Treasurer of the AAML.
In 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011 and 2012 Robert was named a New Jersey Super Lawyer by New Jersey Monthly Magazine. To receive this designation and honor, New Jersey Monthly Magazine surveys approximately 35,000 attorneys in the state of New Jersey . A special blue ribbon panel reviews and scores the list of nominees with all finalists' credentials independently verified. Robert is named as one of the Ten Leaders of Southern New Jersey in matrimonial and divorce law by Digital Press International.
Robert has been listed in the Lexis Nexis Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers in the United States by Martindale-Hubbell, the oldest and most prestigious lawyer peer review rating service and directory in the nation. He has continually achieved the highest rating from Martindale-Hubbell for ethical standards and legal ability. Robert has also been named Strathmore's Who's Who as a Lifetime Member for Leadership – Achievement and Dedication, Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who in Finance and Business, United States Gold Member Status and the National Who's Who in Executives and Professionals.
Robert is a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association Family Law Section and is a member of the Family Law Executive Committee, and the Camden County Bar Association where he has served as co-chair of the Family Law Committee for the past two years. He is a member of the Burlington County Bar Association and past chair of the Domestic Violence Committee. He has served as a member of the New Jersey State District IV Ethics Committee appointed by the New Jersey Supreme Court. Robert currently serves as a volunteer for Camden, Burlington, and Gloucester County Matrimonial Early Settlement Panels and as a Blue Ribbon Panelist for complex matrimonial cases. He previously served for three years on the New Jersey State District IV Fee Arbitration Committee also appointed by the New Jersey Supreme Court.
Robert is a former participant in the Thomas S. Forkin Family Law American Inns of Court. This organization is designed to enhance the skills, professionalism and legal ethics of the Family Law Bench and Bar of the Southern New Jersey Legal Community. He attained the level of Master during his tenure with the organization. As a Master, he trained teams of attorneys to present seminars on matrimonial topics. He was awarded the Best Program Award for participating as a presenter during the May 2008 program Out of Order.
Robert frequently lectures and instructs for the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, American Trial Lawyers Association, Displaced Homemakers Network of New Jersey, Inc., New Jersey Institute of Legal Education, and the New Jersey State Bar Association. He also taught family law classes for the Paralegal Institute originally located in Cherry Hill.
Robert has been interviewed by KYW News Radio, the New Jersey Law Journal and appeared on the local TV broadcast The Law & You. He has appeared in the Courier-Post Ask the Experts column fielding questions on all aspects of family law. He has been interviewed by AP and UPI with respect to the engagement ring case.
Robert has been actively involved in promoting legal education not only to his peers but also to the community at large. For the past twenty years he has lectured at the Burlington County YMCA-Women's Opportunity Center, an organization that is committed to providing much needed resources to women facing challenging marital circumstances. These lectures provide invaluable and useful information to women facing divorce and family law related issues.
In addition to his professional accomplishments, Robert served for eight years as President of the Bishop Eustace Alumni Association. He was instrumental in the formation of the alumni association. He received the Honorary Cum Laude Award in 1997, the President's Award in 2001 and the Excalibur Excellence and Achievement Award in 2006 for professional accomplishments. He was appointed to the Strategic Planning Committee and Co-chair of the Board of Advisors to the Rector of Bishop Eustace Preparatory School. He also serves on the Foundation and Finance Board of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital and is Chair of the 2009 Gala. As a member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in Moorestown, he serves on the Parish Finance Committee, Strategic Planning Task Force for the Parish School, Eucharistic Minister, Knights of Columbus (third degree), and usher. Robert is a member of St. Joseph's University Law Alumni Association.
Robert coached girls' baseball and soccer for the Moorestown Recreation Department and girls' basketball for Our Lady of Good Counsel School. For over ten years, he volunteered his services to the NJ Ballet – Children's Ballet Theater.
- Divorce & Family Law
- Certification/Specialties:
- Matrimonial Law, New Jersey Supreme Court, 2010
- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 1989
- New Jersey, 1977
- Pennsylvania, 1977
- U.S. Tax Court, 1978
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1985
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey School of Law – Camden, Camden, New Jersey, 1977, J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence. Honors: With Honors
- St Joseph's University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1974, B.S., Bachelor of Science, Honors: Cum Laude, Major: Accounting
- Bishop Eustace Preparatory High School, Pennsauken, New Jersey
- Post Break-Up, Who Gets Pre-Marital Property?, NJ. Law Journal, 1991
- State v. Lipski, 238 NJ Supr. 100 (NJ Appellate Division 1990)
- Aronow v. Silver, 223 NJ Supr. 344 (NJ Superior 1991)
- Borzillo v. Borzillo, 259 NJ Supr. 286 (NJ Superior 1992)
- Horswell v. Horswell, 297 NJ Supr. 94 (NJ Superior 1997)
- Eisenhardt v. Eisenhardt, 325 NJ Supr. 576 (NJ Appellate Division 1999)
- Loro v. DelColliano, 354 NJ Supr. 212 (NJ Appellate Division 2002)
- Classes/Seminars Taught
- Family Law Seminars, Burlington County YMCA, 1993 – 2009
- Family Law Courses, Paralegal Institute; Hot Tips in Family Law
- NJ Institute for Continuing Legal Education (ICLE)
- Marital Momentum, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 2003
- Boardwalk Seminar, Matrimonial Law in the 90's, American Trial Lawyers Association
- Advanced Family Law Forums, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
- Greatest Hits in Family Law, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
- Family Law Updates, Camden County Bar Association
- Privileges in Family Law Cases, Camden County Bar Association
- Trial preparation and Trial Strategies in a Changing Economy, Boardwalk Seminar, 2009
- Post Judgment Motion Practice in a Changing Economy, Boardwalk Seminar, 2009
- Enforcement of Court Orders A-Z, Boardwalk Seminar, 2010
- 09/25/10: "ICLE: Family Law 102" Voorhees, N.J.
- Displaced Homemakers Network of NJ Outstanding Contributions Award, 1993 – 1994
- Distinguished, Burlington YMCA, 1994
- Distinguished Alumni, Bishop Eustace Prep, 1997
- President's Award, Bishop Eustace Preparatory School, 2001
- Excalibur Excellence and Achievement Award, Bishop Eustace Preparatory School, 2006
- NJ Super Lawyer, 2006 – 2009
- 10 Leaders in Matrimonial & Divorce Law, 2009
- Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell; Strathmore's Who's Who Lifetime Member for Leadership
- Who's Who in American Law
- Who's Who in Finance and Business, United States Gold Member Status
- National Who's Who in Executives and Professionals
- St. Joseph's University Law Alumni Association, 1978 – Present
- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 1989 – Present, Fellow
- New Jersey Bar Association, Family Law Executive Committee
- Bishop Eustace Preparatory Alumni Association, 1993 – 1999
- President; Knights of Columbus, Fourth Degree, 1989 – 1999
- Lions Club, 1985 – 1990
- Member, Haddonfield Business Association, 2000 – Present
- Thomas S. Forkin Family Law American Inns of Court, 2003 – 2010, Master
- Condemnation Presiding Commissioner, 2005 – Present
- Camden County Bar Association, 2007 – Present, Family Law Committee, Co-Chair, 2007; 2011
- Burlington County Bar Association, Family Law Committee, Past Chair Domestic Violence Committee
- Gloucester County Bar Association, Family Law Committee
- NJ State District IV, NJ Supreme Court, Former Fee Arbitration Committee
- NJ State District IV, NJ Supreme Court, 2008 – 2011, Ethics Committee
- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 2009 – 2011, Treasurer
- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 2011-present, Second Vice President
- Pro Bono Activities
- Our Lady of Good Counsel, 1989 – Present
- Bishop Eustace Preparatory Alumni Association, 1990 – Present
- Lourdes Health System, Foundation and Finance Board, 2007 – Present
- Haddon Heights Sons of Italy, Lodge 2311
- Birth Information
- 1952, Camden, New Jersey, United States of America


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Little Bighorn River
|Little Bighorn River
The Bighorn River, showing the Little Bighorn River as a tributary
|Big Horn County, Montana and Sheridan County, Wyoming
|Main source
|Bighorn Mountains
|River mouth
|Bighorn River near Hardin, Montana
2,884 feet (879 m)[1]
45°44′17″N 107°34′10″W / 45.73806°N 107.56944°WCoordinates: 45°44′17″N 107°34′10″W / 45.73806°N 107.56944°W[1]
|River system
|Yellowstone River
The Little Bighorn River[1] is a 138-mile-long (222 km)[2] tributary of the Bighorn River in the United States in the states of Montana and Wyoming. The Battle of the Little Bighorn was fought on its banks in 1876, as well as the Battle of Crow Agency in 1887.
The Little Bighorn rises in extreme northern Wyoming, along the north side of the Bighorn Mountains. It flows northward into Montana and across the Crow Indian Reservation, past the towns of Wyola, Lodge Grass and Crow Agency, and joins the Bighorn near the town of Hardin.
The battle site, now included in the grounds of Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, is approximately five miles south of Crow Agency, on the eastern side of the river.
Source of Name[edit]
In 1859, W.F. Reynolds led an government expedition up the Big Horn River to the mouth of Big Horn Canyon, and then southeast along the base of the Big Horn mountains. He camped on the Big Horn just below the mouth of the Little Bighorn on September 6, 1859. He noted in his journal for that day that the Indian name of the Big Horn river, into which the Little Bighorn empties, is Ets-pot-agie, or Mountain Sheep River, and this generates the name of the Little Big Horn, Ets-pot-agie-cate, or Little Mountain Sheep river.[3] The trappers who came to the Big Horn Mountains in the fur trapping era continued the usage of the English translation of the Indian names, and the names for both rivers have come down through history.[3]
Captain Reynolds had Jim Bridger as a guide and interpreter, so the information about the source of the name was confirmed by Reynolds from Indian sources through Bridger.
Variant names[edit]
The Little Bighorn River has three other official variants of the name, including Little Horn River, Custer River, and Great Horn River.[1]
A historical variant of the name is the Greasy Grass River. From the 1500s to the 1800s, the indigenous Crow people knew the river as the Greasy Grass River, reportedly because the abundant grass that grew in the river bottoms that would gather heavy dew in the morning which, in turn, would wet moccasins and cause them to look greasy. The name "Greasy Grass" was also used for Lodge Grass Creek, a tributary of the Little Bighorn. The Lakota Sioux, who began to contest control of this area with the Crow in the 1840s to 1860s, as they pushed westward, continued the use of this name.[citation needed]
In Lakota, the Little Bighorn River is called Pȟežísla Wakpá.[4]
See also[edit]
|Wikimedia Commons has media related to Little Bighorn River.
- ^ a b c d "Little Bighorn River". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- ^ "The National Map". U.S. Geological Survey. Retrieved Feb 9, 2011.
- ^ a b Raynolds, W.F. Report of the Exploration of the Yellowstone River 1859. Washington Government Printing Office 1868. Retrieved 12 June 2013.
- ^ Ullrich, Jan, ed. (2011). New Lakota Dictionary (2nd ed.). Bloomington, IN: Lakota Language Consortium. p. 995. ISBN 978-0-9761082-9-0. LCCN 2008922508.


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The Center for Middletown Studies and Ball State University invite paper and panel proposals for a conference exploring the distinctive challenges that have confronted and still confront small cities. By small cities we mean municipalities with a population of roughly 40,000 to 100,000. Proposals for papers and sessions dealing with the historical, economic, political, social, and cultural aspects of the small city experience will be considered. Preference will be given to proposals that focus on small cities in North America. The conference organizers encourage submissions from social scientists, humanists, urban planners, and public officials.
Proposals for complete panels, including two or three papers, a chair, and a commentator, are encouraged. We will also consider proposals for single papers and for roundtable sessions. All proposals should include a one-page description of each paper and a brief c.v. for each participant. Proposals for complete sessions should also include a brief (no more than 500 words) discussion of the common issues raised in the panel. The deadline for submissions is March 1, 2000. Send proposals to Bruce Geelhoed, Center for Middletown Studies, Ball State University, Muncie, IN 47306. Phone: (765) 285-8037. Fax: (765) 285-3571. Email: firstname.lastname@example.com.
The conference will be held September 14-15 at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. Accepted papers must be completed and received by August 24, 2001.


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Watching Ericsson mature
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Posted 22 May 2013 - 11:50 AM
A few years ago Babs described Ericsson as "like Pronger, but without the cross-checks". It pleases me to see that Ericsson has now added the cross-check to his game.
Posted 22 May 2013 - 11:59 AM
Totally agree with the post, though he's been steady for much of the year to the point where it makes the observation almost seem obvious. Of course, when they signed him to his deal, it seemed anything but. The observation about some of our young D-men "hiding" behind Lidstrom or Kronwall is accurate - these guys realize nobody is going to do their jobs for them.
Ericsson has a great slapper, but he doesn't quite have the poise or puckhandling ability to become an elite offensive force. But his skating out of trouble in his own zone has been very impressive.
Kindl has also taken massive strides forward - I believe that he's been the biggest difference in the past 2 months (along with DeKeyser before he got hurt). There's a guy that couldn't even stay in a depleted lineup, and now he looks very steady. He actually has better hands and makes quicker decisions in the offensive zone, so I wouldn't rule out his offense continuing to improve with more time and confidence.
Posted 22 May 2013 - 12:50 PM
I'm saying this as an actual really big Toews fan.
E has made Toews his little ***** in the series so far, and I'm pretty sure I saw Toews cry 4 or 5 times cause of the amount E is riding him. Z is apparently getting under Toews skin pretty bad too, but E is just giving it to him bad. I love it. Toews can't step up from the 1st round cause our boys are playing him too hard.
I like this team.
Posted 22 May 2013 - 01:04 PM
Staying out of the box and playing solid hard nosed defense is critical. Lidstrom was so damned good at staying out of the box and we had our other d-men taking minors in big games. If these guys can keep playing physical without getting penalized we are going to continue playing for a few more weeks.
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A nature and candy hike, obstacle course and hayrides are to be featured at the fifth annual Harvest Fest 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at Miller Conservation Farm.
The free event, hosted by Seneca Soil & Water Conservation District, provides an afternoon of family fun in the farm's fall setting. It takes place rain or shine.
"We typically average about 600 people," said Tia Rice, SWCD program administrator. "We have, of course, the learning hike through the woods. Throughout that hike there's going to be spots along the trail for them stop and learn about natural resources."
At each station, family members answer questions and participate in a nature-based activity. At the end, people who answered all questions correctly can choose 10 pieces of candy. The hiking trail is stroller accessible, though not paved. It winds through different types of woodlands, near ponds, over streams and into crop fields and ends at the back of the farm.
"Of course, we have the hayride from the back of the farm up to the front," Rice said. Tractors and wagons are provided by Seneca County Antique Tractor Association.
In addition to the hike, families can challenge an obstacle course, shoot an arrow from a bow, make a craft with Master Gardeners and get a wildlife temporary tattoo.
Participants can try their luck at the quarter wheel by laying down a quarter and spinning a wheel to win a prize. Proceeds go toward construction of a future educational building at the farm.
Food will be available for purchase from a Thompson Ruritan booth.
In the maintenance building, visitors can view educational displays including a safety program by North Central Electric Cooperative.
The new maintenance building will be on display. Money for the building was raised from Tiffin Charitable Foundation's White Fund, along with many private donations.
In addition, the farm boasts a recently paved parking lot funded by a NatureWorks grant and a donation by M&B Asphalt, Rice said, and a walkway that meets the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act was paved with funds from a Community Development Block Grant.
Miller Farm is at 5670 E. TR 138. The event is sponsored by SWCD with the help of many businesses and conservation partners.
For directions or more information, call (419) 447-7073 or visit www.senecaswcd.com.


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"I proposed to Justin in Mexico,"
he said. "We were actually in Mexico for Sofia's 40th
birthday party. She was getting married in Playa del Carmen. We
were having some extra time in Tulum before we went to the wedding."
When asked about the ring, Ferguson,
37, revealed that he did not give Mikita one.
"I got him a watch instead; a Rolex.
It's very useful and I had it engraved on the back: 'Spend all your
time with me.' You know, the tie in. It's a watch. It's pretty
Joy Behar suggested "watch out" for
the engraving. (The video is embedded on this page. Visit
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March 2, 2004 -- Less may be more when it comes to fashion, but more may be more when it comes to fighting artery-clogging plaque.
A new study shows intensive therapy with high doses of statin drugs is more effective at slowing the progression of plaque buildup in the arteries than more moderate doses.
Researchers say statin drugs are known to help lower cholesterol levels and help prevent heart-related deaths, but the optimal approach in using the drugs to treat people with existing atherosclerosis (plaque buildup in the arteries) has not been determined.
They say the finding suggests that a more aggressive cholesterol-lowering therapy may be required to get the best results in slowing the progression of atherosclerosis than is currently recommended by national and international guidelines.
The results appear in the current issue of The Journal of the American Medical Association.
Intensive Statin Therapy Protects Arteries
In this study, researchers compared the effects of intensive statin therapy using 80 mg daily of Lipitor vs. a more moderate approach using 40 mg of Pravachol in more than 500 adults with atherosclerosis.
After 18 months of treatment, researchers found those who received the higher dose had greater reductions in "bad" LDL cholesterol levels than those who received the lower dose.
The intensive therapy group also experienced a greater drop in C-reactive protein levels, which is a measure of inflammation used to predict heart risks.
But researchers say the most significant finding was that plaque buildup within the arteries stalled among the patients on high-dose statin therapy and there was no progression of atherosclerosis in this group, according to ultrasound testing.
In contrast, the volume of plaque buildup increased by nearly 3% during treatment among those taking the lower-dose therapy.
"Overall, these findings provide strong evidence that intensive treatment using the maximum approved dose of [Lipitor] reduces progression of atherosclerosis compared with a more moderate regimen consisting of 40 mg of [Pravachol]," write author Steven E. Nissen, MD, of The Cleveland Clinic, and colleagues.


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Wedding bells ring for same sex couples in Washington State
After waiting for hours in line last week to obtain marriage licenses, hundreds of same sex couples finally got to tie the knot this weekend. The ceremonies were made possible by the new voter approved same sex marriage law.
Inside the sanctuary at Seattle First Baptist Church twenty five couples, dressed in everything from matching, dapper suits and white dresses to coordinated western cowboy shirts, became a part of Washington State history when Pastor Tim Phillips said these familiar words.
"And by the power invested in me, I now declare that you are married!"
Michelle Draper, who is now married to Laurie Cullen, is shocked by how quickly public opinion is changing around the issue of men marrying men and women marrying women. Draper is hopeful more and more people in the United States will accept this as right that everyone should have.
"I think that momentum will build and that as people realize that the fact that I married the woman that I love did not undermine their marriage, I thank that attitudes will become more generous."
Many of the couples who were married at Seattle First Baptist have been together for decades, much longer than most marriages actually last. Most of these newlyweds have celebrated their domestic partnerships with formal ceremonies in the past. But newly married Laurie Cullen says getting married carries a different kind of weight.
"When I go to the grocery store now I can walk down the isle and I don't care if I put my arm around her (in public) because the state says we can be a couple!"
Even though these unions are recognized by the state, the federal defense of marriage act, or DOMA, which defines marriage as between a man and a woman, prevents them from qualifying for federal benefits, such as filing joint tax returns and getting social security survivor's payments. The US Supreme Court will be reviewing a case against DOMA next year.
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