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"We've been setting up a public cloud service of global scale. We just opened our second data center in US East, and we have designs and plans to blow out data center presence so in six months you should see some progress there," explained Dan Baigent, Sr. Director of Business Development for HP Cloud Services, in this SYS-CON.tv interview with Cloud Expo Conference Chair Jeremy Geelan at the 11th International Cloud Expo, held November 5-8, 2012, at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA.
A Rock Star Faculty, Top Keynotes, Sessions, and Top Delegates!
Cloud Expo 2013 New York, June 10-13, at the Javits Center in New York City, New York, will feature technical sessions from a rock star conference faculty and the leading Cloud industry players in the world.
The growth and success of Cloud Computing will be on display at the upcoming Cloud Expo conference and exhibition in New York City, New York, June 10-13, 2013.
The recent Cloud Expo at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA, was the largest Cloud Computing conference ever produced with more sponsors, exhibitors and delegates than all other Cloud events of the year combined!
Cloud Expo New York will attract more than 10,000 delegates from 48 countries and over 200 sponsors and exhibitors!
All main layers of the Cloud ecosystem will be represented at the 12th International Cloud Expo - the infrastructure players, the platform providers, and those offering applications, and they'll all be here to speak, sponsor, exhibit and network.
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"ReadyTalk is an audio and web video conferencing provider. We've really come to embrace WebRTC as the platform for our future of technology," explained Dan Cunningham, CTO of ReadyTalk, in this SYS-CON.tv interview at WebRTC Summit at 19th Cloud Expo, held November 1-3, 2016, at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA.
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We are always online. We access our data, our finances, work, and various services on the Internet. But we live in a congested world of information in which the roads were built two decades ago. The quest for better, faster Internet routing has been around for a decade, but nobody solved this problem. We've seen band-aid approaches like CDNs that attack a niche's slice of static content part of the Internet, but that's it. It does not address the dynamic services-based Internet of today. It does...
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In his keynote at 18th Cloud Expo, Andrew Keys, Co-Founder of ConsenSys Enterprise, provided an overview of the evolution of the Internet and the Database and the future of their combination – the Blockchain. Andrew Keys is Co-Founder of ConsenSys Enterprise. He comes to ConsenSys Enterprise with capital markets, technology and entrepreneurial experience. Previously, he worked for UBS investment bank in equities analysis. Later, he was responsible for the creation and distribution of life sett...
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The WebRTC Summit New York, to be held June 6-8, 2017, at the Javits Center in New York City, NY, announces that its Call for Papers is now open. Topics include all aspects of improving IT delivery by eliminating waste through automated business models leveraging cloud technologies. WebRTC Summit is co-located with 20th International Cloud Expo and @ThingsExpo. WebRTC is the future of browser-to-browser communications, and continues to make inroads into the traditional, difficult, plug-in web ...
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20th Cloud Expo, taking place June 6-8, 2017, at the Javits Center in New York City, NY, will feature technical sessions from a rock star conference faculty and the leading industry players in the world. Cloud computing is now being embraced by a majority of enterprises of all sizes. Yesterday's debate about public vs. private has transformed into the reality of hybrid cloud: a recent survey shows that 74% of enterprises have a hybrid cloud strategy.
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WebRTC is the future of browser-to-browser communications, and continues to make inroads into the traditional, difficult, plug-in web communications world. The 6th WebRTC Summit continues our tradition of delivering the latest and greatest presentations within the world of WebRTC. Topics include voice calling, video chat, P2P file sharing, and use cases that have already leveraged the power and convenience of WebRTC.
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"We're a cybersecurity firm that specializes in engineering security solutions both at the software and hardware level. Security cannot be an after-the-fact afterthought, which is what it's become," stated Richard Blech, Chief Executive Officer at Secure Channels, in this SYS-CON.tv interview at @ThingsExpo, held November 1-3, 2016, at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA.
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The Internet of Things (IoT) promises to simplify and streamline our lives by automating routine tasks that distract us from our goals. This promise is based on the ubiquitous deployment of smart, connected devices that link everything from industrial control systems to automobiles to refrigerators. Unfortunately, comparatively few of the devices currently deployed have been developed with an eye toward security, and as the DDoS attacks of late October 2016 have demonstrated, this oversight can ...
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Fact is, enterprises have significant legacy voice infrastructure that's costly to replace with pure IP solutions. How can we bring this analog infrastructure into our shiny new cloud applications? There are proven methods to bind both legacy voice applications and traditional PSTN audio into cloud-based applications and services at a carrier scale. Some of the most successful implementations leverage WebRTC, WebSockets, SIP and other open source technologies. In his session at @ThingsExpo, Da...
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Internet-of-Things discussions can end up either going down the consumer gadget rabbit hole or focused on the sort of data logging that industrial manufacturers have been doing forever. However, in fact, companies today are already using IoT data both to optimize their operational technology and to improve the experience of customer interactions in novel ways. In his session at @ThingsExpo, Gordon Haff, Red Hat Technology Evangelist, will share examples from a wide range of industries – includin...
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Unless your company can spend a lot of money on new technology, re-engineering your environment and hiring a comprehensive cybersecurity team, you will most likely move to the cloud or seek external service partnerships. In his session at 18th Cloud Expo, Darren Guccione, CEO of Keeper Security, revealed what you need to know when it comes to encryption in the cloud.
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We're entering the post-smartphone era, where wearable gadgets from watches and fitness bands to glasses and health aids will power the next technological revolution. With mass adoption of wearable devices comes a new data ecosystem that must be protected. Wearables open new pathways that facilitate the tracking, sharing and storing of consumers' personal health, location and daily activity data. Consumers have some idea of the data these devices capture, but most don't realize how revealing and...
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"We build IoT infrastructure products - when you have to integrate different devices, different systems and cloud you have to build an application to do that but we eliminate the need to build an application. Our products can integrate any device, any system, any cloud regardless of protocol," explained Peter Jung, Chief Product Officer at Pulzze Systems, in this SYS-CON.tv interview at @ThingsExpo, held November 1-3, 2016, at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA.
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In his general session at 19th Cloud Expo, Manish Dixit, VP of Product and Engineering at Dice, discussed how Dice leverages data insights and tools to help both tech professionals and recruiters better understand how skills relate to each other and which skills are in high demand using interactive visualizations and salary indicator tools to maximize earning potential. Manish Dixit is VP of Product and Engineering at Dice. As the leader of the Product, Engineering and Data Sciences team at D...
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Data is the fuel that drives the machine learning algorithmic engines and ultimately provides the business value. In his session at 20th Cloud Expo, Ed Featherston, director/senior enterprise architect at Collaborative Consulting, will discuss the key considerations around quality, volume, timeliness, and pedigree that must be dealt with in order to properly fuel that engine.
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In addition to all the benefits, IoT is also bringing new kind of customer experience challenges - cars that unlock themselves, thermostats turning houses into saunas and baby video monitors broadcasting over the internet. This list can only increase because while IoT services should be intuitive and simple to use, the delivery ecosystem is a myriad of potential problems as IoT explodes complexity. So finding a performance issue is like finding the proverbial needle in the haystack.
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According to Forrester Research, every business will become either a digital predator or digital prey by 2020. To avoid demise, organizations must rapidly create new sources of value in their end-to-end customer experiences. True digital predators also must break down information and process silos and extend digital transformation initiatives to empower employees with the digital resources needed to win, serve, and retain customers.
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"Once customers get a year into their IoT deployments, they start to realize that they may have been shortsighted in the ways they built out their deployment and the key thing I see a lot of people looking at is - how can I take equipment data, pull it back in an IoT solution and show it in a dashboard," stated Dave McCarthy, Director of Products at Bsquare Corporation, in this SYS-CON.tv interview at @ThingsExpo, held November 1-3, 2016, at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA.
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Today we can collect lots and lots of performance data. We build beautiful dashboards and even have fancy query languages to access and transform the data. Still performance data is a secret language only a couple of people understand. The more business becomes digital the more stakeholders are interested in this data including how it relates to business. Some of these people have never used a monitoring tool before. They have a question on their mind like "How is my application doing" but no id...
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@GonzalezCarmen has been ranked the Number One Influencer and @ThingsExpo has been named the Number One Brand in the "M2M 2016: Top 100 Influencers and Brands" by Onalytica. Onalytica analyzed tweets over the last 6 months mentioning the keywords M2M OR "Machine to Machine." They then identified the top 100 most influential brands and individuals leading the discussion on Twitter.
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Vt. Legislature taking up bills all over the spectrumVermont Press Bureau | January 14,2013Forget about broad-based taxes, death with dignity, marijuana decriminalization and prohibitions on mountaintop wind: The first House bill of the new biennium aims to simplify judicial bookkeeping.
In a sure sign that the new session was upon us, legislative staff last week began unveiling the texts of bills as they became ready for introduction.
H.1 is a gripping bit of statute that would repeal a provision requiring superior court clerks to keep a book of judgments separate from the originals.
Like most of the 1,000 or so bills introduced in a given biennium, H.1 wont generate much talk outside the committee to which its assigned. But in addition to the mundane work of legal bookkeeping, lawmakers will consider scores of bills this year that could have a real impact on the lives of the Vermonters they represent.
Take H.6, introduced by Rep. Paul Poirier, the Barre City independent who late last month dropped his insurgent candidacy for Speaker of the House. Poiriers legislation would add mental injury to the list of job-related afflictions for which employees are entitled to workers compensation.
In the Senates first piece of new legislation, Sen. Tim Ashe, a Chittenden County Democrat/Progressive, wants to require judges to consider the approximate financial cost of a sentence before handing down a ruling.
It wont be the first go-round in Montpelier for many of the bills under consideration in 2013.
Already on the calendar in the Senate is a bill relating to concussions in youth sports. Lawmakers failed to reach consensus on a proposal last year. S.4, introduced by Ashe, Sen. Dick Sears and Senate President John Campbell, would, among other things, prohibit a coach from letting a child re-enter a game after suffering a concussion.
Sen. Robert Hartwell, a Bennington Democrat and vocal critic of the Public Service Board, promises to spark a lively debate with his first piece of legislation of the biennium. Hartwell, an opponent of ridgeline wind development and wireless smart meters, wants to give the Senate more influence over the composition of the three-person panel responsible for regulating those technologies.
Hartwells S.16 would require the governors appointments to the Public Service Board to first win consent from the Senate.
The first of what should be a spate of campaign-finance reform bills hit the Senate calendar Thursday. Introduced by Ashe, S.17 aims to improve an elections database that currently makes it difficult and time-consuming to figure out who gave what to whom.
The legislation would require candidates for office to submit their lists of campaign contributions and expenditures in electronic form, and stipulates that the secretary of state must maintain those submissions in a searchable online database.
Another Senate bill responds to privacy concerns raised by the growing use of automated license plate recognition systems by law enforcement.
The Vermont chapter of the ACLU sounded the alarm last year about the ways in which this technology can be used to track the movements of residents against whom police hold no evidence of wrongdoing.
The bill, S.18, calls for study to establish limitations on the use, dissemination and retention of information gained through the license detection systems.
Sen. Dick Sears has a bill that would increase the statute of limitations for a number of crimes, including sexual offenses against a minor.
For the crimes of sexual assault on a minor, lewd and lascivious conduct and sexual exploitation of a minor, Sears proposed legislation would allow prosecutors to file charges anytime before the alleged victim turns 40. Under current law, the window to file charges closes when the victim turns 25.
Sears bill removes the statute of limitations altogether for sexual assault, human trafficking, murder, arson causing death and kidnapping.
Over in the House, a wide-ranging land-use proposal that generated some headlines before the opening of the session has been introduced in bill form. Rep Tony Klein says H.9 would serve as companion legislation to Act 250, establishing a statewide planning process separate from the regulatory framework.
The bill would direct the Natural Resources Board to prepare a statewide plan, replete with maps delineating lands suitable for energy projects, housing or commercial activity.
Klein says deciding in advance what types of development belong where will streamline the regulatory process for developers while giving residents more say over development in their communities.
Rep. Ann Mook has introduced legislation that would require health insurers to pay for hearing aids; her bill also would require the Green Mountain Care Board to consider including hearing aids in any single-payer benefits plan Vermont adopts in the future.
Reps. Ann Donahue and Patty Lewis, Republicans from Northfield and Berlin, respectively, want to exempt from state income taxes the first $5,000 of military retirement pay. The legislation would benefit only residents making less than $50,000 per year.
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The lone Republican elected to statewide office in November took his oath of office in the Senate last Thursday. Lt. Gov. Phil Scott, the Barre-born race car driver now in his second term, lamented a brain drain that has, according to the U.S. Census, seen the population of people ages 25-44 in Vermont shrink by 30 percent over the past decade.
Thats 28,000 Vermonters who left our state and took with them their buying power, their innovation and their children, Scott said. Many of our classrooms echo with their absence.
Scott said the loss of people in their prime earning years contributed to a fiscal erosion that saw state revenues suffer year-over-year declines between 2008 and 2011.
We can reduce expenses by cutting staff and programs, and we can increase revenues by raising taxes and fees, Scott said. And for better or worse, weve already done a lot of both.
But like the states Democratic governor, Scott said, he believes Vermonters are tapped out and taxed out.
Scott said Vermont needs to grow its way out of the problem, thereby solving both sides of the balance sheet at the same time.
He offered no specific plans for sparking the number of jobs or the wages they pay.
If we can work with businesses both small and large, progress and prosperity will come, he said. If we can entice young professionals to move here, our classrooms will fill up again and so will our vacant storefronts and government coffers.MORE IN Vermont NewsMONTPELIER Rep. Peter Welch, D-Vt. Full StoryVermont Attorney General Bill Sorrell plans to join the U.S. Full StoryMONTPELIER Gov. Full Story
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Video game of the week
Our own Jenna Zamie's pick, just for you gamers.
Game: L.A. Noire
Genre: Adventure
System: 360, PS3
What is it? A journey through the seamy side of the City of Angels featuring absorbing investigations and intoxicating sense of style.
ESRB Rating: Mature
Web site: http://www.rockstargames.com/lanoire
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Summer classes
Eastern New Mexico University's summer classes begin June 6.
Class schedules, which include registration information: http://www.enmu.edu/academics/class-schedule/
Cooking tip
When mincing garlic, sprinkle on a little salt so the pieces won't stick to your knife or cutting board.
Quirky quote of the day
"Money will not buy happiness, but it will let you be unhappy in nice places."
W.C. Fields
Today in history
On this day in 1883, After 14 years and 27 deaths while being constructed, the Brooklyn Bridge over the East River is opened, connecting the great cities of New York and Brooklyn for the first time in history.
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Today — Sunny, with a high near 82. Windy, with a west wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to between 30 and 35 mph. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
Tonight — Clear, with a low around 50. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to between 15 and 20 mph. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.


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This is the watch that displays the time using two rotating open windows. The hour and minute appear within separate rotating apertures--as the time progresses, the previous hour and minute fade beneath a subtly screened portion of each aperture while the next hour and minute appear to grow brighter as each aperture rotates. Minutes are depicted in five-minute increments while the seconds are indicated by a center wheel with a rotating white dot. Protected by a mineral crystal face and enclosed by a non-water resistant 316L stainless steel case, the watch's precise Miyota quartz movement provides reliable timekeeping. Its 3/4"-wide leather strap secures with a single locking mesh clasp and fits wrists up to 8" in circumference. Black matte electroplated finish. Case 1.29" Diam. x .34" thick. (3 1/2 oz.)
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"Open the car trunk of my car and you will find a dizzying assortment of disparate reusable bags floating about. Some more reusable than others. No two are the same size or even texture. For a supposedly stylish and organized person like me, this is just plain embarrassing. Cue in the Esse Reusable Bags company. Love their motto: "Making a difference just got a little easier". And I would add "organized". That's especially true with their Carryall Tote, this item being the very subject of this post."
-Anne-Marie Kovacs, Chief Wife
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August 24, 2011 —
At a meeting on August 15, the Liberty Town Board discussed whether it should adopt a new gun policy. Council member Chris Austin had been studying the gun law from the Town of Neversink, which prohibits the discharge of a firearm in a town park.
But, Austin said, "If I'm reading this right, it still allows people to have a firearm in a locked personal vehicle on town property, and it allows people to possess a validly registered firearm pursuant to the terms and conditions of the permit issued, which means if you have a pistol permit you can carry a handgun on town property."
Town attorney Ken Klein said, "Yes, if it's a valid permit."
Austin said he was not in favor of that kind of law and council member Lynn Killian agreed.
Killian said, "If there's a beaver that needs to be relocated then you can trap it and relocate it, you don't need a gun to do that, we just shouldn't have guns."
Board chairman John Schmidt said, "I don't think you trap them, I think you shoot them."
Killian responded, "I don't think it should be up to anyone in the town to carry a gun anywhere on any of our properties; it's too risky."
Schmidt asked if the town's insurance company had offered any input on the subject. Earl Bertsch, the town's director of finance, said he hadn't inquired about it.
Killian asked, "Can't we just say no guns?"
Schmidt responded, "That's opening a can of worms, I think. The National Rifle Association (NRA) will be sitting on your back door."
Killian said, "Well, it's not that I'm against the NRA. We have the right to bear arms, but not on town property. Because just look at some of the situations on everyday news." She said schools and courts have been the sites of recent shootings. "I just don't think we should allow them."
Austin said he would look into the matter a bit more. In the meantime, the board agreed to table a vote on whether to adopt a law similar to the one in Neversink.
Austin said, "Right now we have a temporary policy prohibiting firearms totally on town property."


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Absolut Texas, a bold bottle for a bold state
Everything is bigger in Texas. It's a common statement that first referred to the sheer size of the state, but became of a reflection of the attitude of the population. Big, bold and proud is the Texas way.
When Absolut teamed up with local artist Cruz Ortiz to create a design for the Absolut Texas limited edition bottle, Cruz wanted to think big.
At the beginning of the project, when Ortiz described the elements that he wanted to put into the design, he suggested mustaches, cowboy clothes, sunburns, lightning, and 70's space technology - a nod to the first space missions out of Houston. It was a lot to fit on a bottle, but then again, this was Texas.
To make the idea work, the design presents cowboy boot - possibly the most iconic piece of clothing in the world, and overlays it on a background of stars, an homage to both the space program, and Texas' identity as the Lone Star state. With the canvas set, Cruz was then able to add in the elements of the design to fill in the cultural references to the place he calls home.
Each piece fits together into a unique mesh of culture that defines the Texas attitude towards life - always thinking big.
In the end, it was the perfect bottle for this cucumber and serrano chili favored vodka that added a kick to any cocktail it's made with.


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State officials said Saturday there's an elevated risk of rip currents along Florida's entire Atlantic coast.
According to the Florida Division of Emergency Management, there's a moderate to high risk of rip currents through Sunday from Nassau County south through Miami-Dade County.
Director Bryan Koon said persistent onshore winds and high waves are contributing to the rip currents.
Beachgoers should be aware that red flags on beaches indicate dangerous swimming conditions.


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Books bring community stories to life
SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY —Although she never knew the grandparents whose legacy she explores in two self-published books, Louise Elizabeth (Austin) Smith manages to bring alive their story and the communities and time in which it transpired, with the help of many who cherish those towns and memories today.
When Smith set out in 2007 to put together a short booklet about Mort and Jennie Leavenworth Austin, who grew up in the village of Eldred and were the parents of her beloved father Art Austin, she enlisted the help of her cousin, Cynthia Leavenworth Bellinger. At first worried over the lack of photos and information, a "vast assortment of Austin papers and photos" emerged from family archives held by Smith's mother Mary Briggs Austin and cousin Melva Austin Barney.
In addition to Bellinger's dedicated research and assistance, many others from the Upper Delaware region provided support, as testified to in the ample acknowledgements pages that appear in the books.
The first book, "The Mill on Halfway Brook," features stories of families who settled near Halfway Brook in the Town of Highland between 1800 and 1880. The second, "Echo Hill and Mountain Grove," features stories of families and boarding houses in the Town of Highland between 1880 and 1920.
The substantial tomes are generously sized at 8 by 11 inches, making for easy viewing, with page counts of 273 for "The Mill," and nearly 500 for "Echo Hill." Replete with historic and current photos, maps, postcards, correspondence, genealogy charts and even poetry, the hefty volumes are treasure troves of local lore.
"The Mill on Halfway Brook" relates the stories of the Eldred, Austin, Myers and Leavenworth families, and their neighbors, friends and kinsfolk who settled in what was once the Town of Lumberland, in the villages of Halfway Brook (Eldred), The River (Barryville), Ten Mile River (Tusten) and South Lebanon (Glen Spey).
"Echo Hill" focuses on the lives of Jennie Louisa Leavenworth and her husband Charles Mortimer Austin, who lived on opposite sides of the village of Eldred. The Leavenworth home near Blind Pond Brook on the west became Echo Hill Farm House, while the Austin family built Mountain Grove House near Halfway Brook on the east side.
This book explores the change from lumbering, rafting and bluestone quarrying to the establishment of boarding houses in the picturesque hamlets of Barryville, Minisink Ford, Yulan, Eldred, and Venoge near the Delaware River. Information is also included about the Shohola Depot, Shohola Glen, the Roebling Bridge, the Pelton Soda Factory, Zane Grey and more.
Readers will recognize many familiar names and places while discovering new and interesting information. Reminiscent of community cookbooks, which often deliver nuggets of tantalizing trivia, the books are full of interesting notitia. For example, "Yulan townsfolk first requested the name Laurel, but the Post Office rejected their request because there were already too many towns named Laurel. Yulan, Japanese for laurel, was the compromise."
Linda Leavenworth Bohs, today the pastor of the Eldred and Narrowsburg United Methodist Churches, provided the Civil War letters of the great-grandfather she shares with Smith—Sherman Stiles Leavenworth—which give a sense of the area and the times.
In the chapter, "Letters from a Soldier," 1861-65, Sherman writes, "We are about 15 miles from the rebels, so close that their cannons can be heard when there is any battles fought. We were cheered all the way through New York, but when we came through Baltimore, we did not get many cheers."
Other snippets, such as this one from the "Republican Watchman" in 1923, about raftsman William Hallock, reveal the types of concerns that marked community life. "Very unfortunately, Mr. Hallock caught a cold which settled in his eyes. The inflammation became so severe that the eyeballs swelled and bursted and he was blind for 25 years."
In a letter from Nancy Wallace of Phillipsport, NY to Aida Austin in Eldred, Wallace writes, "Old Mr. Halstead is dead and was buried Sunday. He got cold sitting on the ground while the cow was eating." She continues, "What do you think of the election? I think it was a regular cheat. I suppose we will have to starve for four years now."
Following a 30-year teaching career, Smith now resides in Cave Creek, AZ with her husband, who was instrumental in producing the books, from design through production. Smith continues to research and write about family history from the letters, postcards and photos shared by family and friends. Smith's books, blog and other resources are available at HalfwayBrook.com. She can be reached at email@example.com.


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Co-sign, I was going to bring this up myself, my avatar was bigger before and I tried to upload my new one to it's normal size and it comes out so tiny. The maximum size should be doubled or tripled, and the 19kb size rules out any animated gif avatar ideas I had.
The forum avatars are 100 by 100, while you can only upload a picture that maximizes at 50 by 50.
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Years ago, Erik Kang made plans for the silver maple that grew through Andyman's Treehouse.
"I thought, 'This tree's probably heard a lot of good music. It has to be turned into guitars if it ever comes down,'" said Kang, a Columbus expat based in Austin.
When the tree became a stump last year, Kang's plan materialized. Fellow Columbus native Pat Murray, who runs Chattanooga-based Coop Guitars, turned a cross-section of the tree into instruments, though not easily.
"The process of waiting on this wood to dry out was further complicated by the fact that as it was drying, cracks were forming in the wood," Kang said.
The reopened Tree Bar will keep one guitar, to be unveiled and played at a Dec. 21 celebration there. Another, nicknamed "Hey Brother," will be raffled at a future Andymanathon fundraiser. If there's enough wood for a third, Kang will keep it.


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Last Waltz
Episode 13 | TV-MA
In the reaches of space, a war which has raged for generations comes to a climax. At the speed of light, the past and future mingle in the hopes of two girls who might never have to be alone again.
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Toh Kay
Sunday / December 14, 2014 / 8:00 p.m.
Tomas Kalnoky is a Czech-born American musician. He is the lead singer, guitarist, and songwriter of the band Streetlight Manifesto.
Admission: SOLD OUT
Marimba Concert
Monday / December 15, 2014 / 4:00 p.m.
A mix of styles, from classical to pop, will be presented by student performers from Berklee marimba courses.
Admission: Free
Marimba Concert
Monday / December 15, 2014 / 7:30 p.m.
A mix of styles, from classical to pop, will be presented by student performers from Berklee marimba courses.
Admission: Free
Jennifer Elowsky-Fox: The Ensemble Pianist
Tuesday / December 16, 2014 / 1:00 p.m.
Piano faculty member Jennifer Elowsky-Fox presents a concert of classical music for piano plus other instruments and singers spanning the last four centuries.
Admission: Free
Concert Choir Performs the Music of Whitacre
Tuesday / December 16, 2014 / 7:30 p.m.
The Concert Choir, directed by Ned Rosenblatt, will be performing the music of Eric Whitacre.
Admission: Free
Cole Andrade and Davis Coleman: Charlie Brown Christmas
Wednesday / December 17, 2014 / 1:00 p.m.
Percussionists Cole Andrade and Davis Coleman perform the music of Vince Guaraldi's "A Charlie Brown Christmas," arranged for marimba and vibraphone.
Admission: Free
The Women's Choir
Wednesday / December 17, 2014 / 7:30 p.m.
The Women's Choir, directed by Sharon Brown, is primarily based in the traditional classical idiom. Program to be determined at the beginning of the semester.
Admission: Free
Eren Başbuğ's Senior Recital with Special Guest Jordan Rudess
Thursday / December 18, 2014 / 1:00 p.m.
Keyboardist Eren Başbuğ's great journey of three years at Berklee is coming to an end. He is celebrating the closure of this wonderful chapter with a final recital featuring Dream Theater's virtuoso keyboardist and composer, Jordan Rudess.
Admission: Free
Grupo Ôctôctô: Álbum de Familia
Wednesday / January 21, 2015 / 7:30 p.m.
Grupo Ôctôctô, eight dazzling young musicians from São Paulo, Brazil, will present a concert that explores a new and unique approach to instrumental music from Brazil for woodwinds, brass, piano, and a rhythm section.
Admission: Free
The Scott Tarulli Group
Thursday / January 22, 2015 / 7:30 p.m.
Guitarist and Berklee faculty member Scott Tarulli will play original music from his latest album, Anytime, Anywhere, as well as some new material.
Admission: Free
CANCELED: Composition Department Faculty Concert
Monday / January 26, 2015 / 7:30 p.m.
CANCELED: This event has been canceled or postponed. This site will be updated as additional information becomes available. A presentation of faculty compositions.
Admission: Free
CANCELED: Spajazzy: La Musica
Tuesday / January 27, 2015 / 7:30 p.m.
CANCELED: This event has been canceled. Ranging from a duo setting to a full band, faculty members Sergio Bellotti and Tino D'Agostino, also known as Spajazzy, will present a collection of originals from their acclaimed album featuring Mike Stern, as well as renditions of classics rearranged for these particular ensembles.
Admission: Free
CANCELED: Strings Theory
Wednesday / January 28, 2015 / 7:30 p.m.
CANCELED: This event has been canceled due to the weather. The Strings Theory Trio—Mimi Rabson, with Junko Fujiwara on cello, and faculty member Helen Sherrah-Davies on violin—supercharges the intimate atmosphere of chamber music with a triple dose of edgy, daring improvisation.
Admission: Free
Alea III Meets Berklee
Thursday / January 29, 2015 / 7:00 p.m.
The renowned new music ensemble Alea III, under the direction of composer Theodore Antoniou, will premiere new music by Berklee students composed especially for Alea.
Admission: Free
MLK Celebration in Music
Friday / January 30, 2015 / 7:00 p.m.
Berklee's weeklong 2015 Martin Luther King Jr. celebration culminates with a concert featuring Valerie Stephens performing excerpts from '"Nina Simone: Her Music and Her Times," and Forever Ray performing the music of Ray Charles.
Admission: Free
Q&A and Master Class with Ambrose Akinmusire
Tuesday / February 3, 2015 / 1:00 p.m.
Jazz trumpeter and composer Ambrose Akinmusire will conduct a master class and participate in a brief Q&A hosted by Sean Jones, chair of the Brass Department.
Admission: Free
Al Natale Scholarship Concert
Tuesday / February 3, 2015 / 7:30 p.m.
The three finalists for the Al Natale Scholarship will perform and the Brass Department faculty will select the winner.
Admission: Free
CANCELED: Deborah Voigt: Call Me Debbie
Wednesday / February 4, 2015 / 7:00 p.m.
CANCELED: This event has been canceled. Refunds are available at the point-of-purchase site during business hours. Deborah Voigt will appear to discuss and sign copies of her new memoir, Call Me Debbie. She will also give a brief musical performance.
Ed Blomquist: Underwater Airport
Thursday / February 5, 2015 / 7:30 p.m.
Underwater Airport is an improvisational and recording multimedia ensemble combining music and projected visuals to create spontaneous portals into alternate space-time dimensions. Drawing inspiration from shamanic trance music, 1960s free jazz and psychedelia, ambient electronica, and world beat, the band's members have practiced individual and collective improvisation in diverse settings.
Admission: Free
CANCELED: New Works for Jazz Orchestra V
Tuesday / February 10, 2015 / 7:30 p.m.
CANCELED: This event has been canceled. The faculty of the Harmony Department will present a program of original music and arrangements for jazz orchestra. Harmony Department faculty will perform with guests from across the college.
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The Community Service Center in Portales held its 12th annual barbecue benefit dinner on July 15, 2011. The dinner was a huge success thanks to the support of our local citizens and businesses. All proceeds from the dinner will directly benefit the Community Services Center's senior meal site. The Community Services Center would like to thank the following businesses for sponsoring this year's 12th annual barbecue benefit dinner :
Albertson's Supermarket, American Legion Post No. 25, Bill Kinyon of Clovis Insurance, C.J.'s Pill Box, Dairy Queen, David B. Wentz of Tax Favored Benefits, Fat Boys Barbecue, First Financial Credit Union, Fitness & More, Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 3245, Hong Kong Super Buffet, JJ's Jumbo Burgers, Jon Bohm Construction, Mark's Restaurant, McCarty's Cafe, McDonald's Restaurant, Monday Memo-ENMU, Portales New Tribune, Ray's Lube Center, S&S Supermarket, Sandra's Home Cooking, Something Different Grill, Stansell's Thriftway, Sysco West Texas, Taco Box, The Print Shop, Village Pharmacy, Wal-Mart (Clovis), Wal-Mart (Portales), Western Bank of Clovis, Yucca Telecom and numerous individuals who generously donated to the dinner.


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By Brienne Walsh & Shannan Rouss
For the first 18 to 25 years of your life, your mom is usually your mom—the woman who gave birth to you, packed your lunch, licked her thumb and wiped your face. Only as an adult can you see Mom anew, as a person with a life that existed before you and continues to grow after you. Here, 17 women reveal the surprising discoveries they made about their own very impressive mothers.
She's a survivor2 of 18
"I never knew that my mother was partially blind due to a traumatic injury as a 10-year-old child. As a result, she had many trips and falls, which were attributed to her being a 'dizzy blonde.' The truth was that she had no depth perception; she couldn't tell how deep the curb was or if anything was coming at her from her left side. She never complained, however, or asked for special treatment. Today, at the age of 81, she still leads an independent, vibrant life."
She's a hero3 of 18
"I've always known my mother to be an amazing homemaker and nurse, but then I learned that she was also the first black female engineer at Fort Gordon, where she gave her services to the army. She is an eternal giver, and I am so proud of her."
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She was an activist4 of 18
"My mother was born in the Deep South in 1920, the year women won the right to vote, which may have had a bearing on her progressive politics. Even when the South was segregated, she believed in civil rights. I didn't know this until I ran into the wife of one of the first African-Americans to run for office in our city. As we parted, she said, 'Tricia, I'll never forget the cake your mother brought to our campaign headquarters all those years ago.' My mother made that cake with love, and even if she didn't know it at the time, the impact of her gift was everlasting."
She's creative5 of 18
"When we were little, it was generally acknowledged that Dad was the creative one in the family. But after my mom retired, she stocked a room with bins of scissors and glue and paints. Soon, she was producing elaborate floor cloths, dangly fabric earrings, and wire sculptures. Even though many of these pieces are hanging in galleries, she still claims that she's not the talented one in the family. Each time my sister and I go home for a visit, she's working on something new—we've loved watching her grow into a surprise artist."
She's a go-getter6 of 18
"Growing up, my mom was a retired teacher and dedicated stay-at-home mom. It wasn't until after my siblings and I graduated college that I learned she's also an incredibly creative and business-savvy woman. She launched her second career as an award-winning children's book author and taught me that no dream is too big or out of reach."
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She's my role model7 of 18
"When I found out I was pregnant last year, the first person I called was my mother. At the time, I wasn't ready to be a mom. I was scared of being responsible for someone else's life. My mom comforted me by telling me that when she was first pregnant with me, she really wrestled with motherhood. Every day, however, she loved the idea of it a little bit more. Today, the love still hasn't stopped growing, even as I've gotten older and am having children of my own."
She's a risk-taker8 of 18
"I grew up in Connecticut and always dreamed of moving to Hollywood. As a rebellious teen, I once threatened my mom with leaving. She quietly responded, 'I've lived there.' I had never known that at 18, my mom took that bus out to L.A.—alone. She lived right off Hollywood Boulevard and found herself surrounded by people inspired to change the world. (It was the '60s.) When I did move to L.A. years later, she encouraged me, and I was touched by the pride I saw in her eyes. It was the same pride I had for her the day she told me her story."
She's saucy9 of 18
"My mother always approached cooking with confidence and flair. With an assortment of spices, she could turn the humblest chicken into something remarkable. After she was widowed and married my stepdad, a man 11 years her junior, I overheard a friend ask if she was worried about his eyes wandering. My mother replied, "Why would he go out for a hamburger when he can have steak at home?" I smiled thinking that my new dad also appreciated her cooking. Only years later did I realize that my always-proper German mother could have a very saucy sense of humor."
She's got moves10 of 18
"In her mid-50s with an empty nest, my mom discovered her love for dance. Whether it's salsa or tango, you can usually find her dancing two to three nights a week. I never knew my mom as anything other than just that—an amazing mom! But now I see her as a really cool, adventurous and interesting woman. Did I mention she has never looked better?"
She's a true trendsetter11 of 18
"I'm always amazed with my mother's beauty and style in old photographs and love asking her about her outfits. Her face lights up as she tells me how much she enjoyed wearing this or that dress. Her love of fashion throughout the years not only made her shine, but it taught my sisters and I about confidence, presence and taste. It also taught us how to develop our own sense of style and how to shine on our own."
She's an inspiration12 of 18
"I basically grew up on the dance floor with my mother. I watched her teach dance, took classes with her, and endured her practicing in our living room, much to my embarrassment as a teenager. Now I can say that I'm so impressed that she not only received her masters in modern dance choreography, but she also started her own successful children's dance company right after having me, basically raising two babies at the same time."
She's a trailblazer13 of 18
"As I get older, it strikes me how long my mother waited to have kids, even though so many women of her generation were getting pregnant young. After ten years of marriage to my father, at the age of 31, she was still debating whether or not she wanted a baby—she was very focused on her career and her relationship. Later that year, I was born. I'm so grateful that she paved the way for me to lead an independent life before settling down and having children."
She's a great teacher14 of 18
"My mother is a natural-born artist. After noticing my first bold strokes with a crayon, she began teaching me about art. As I got older, she knew my artistic strengths and weaknesses—my weakness being abstract expressionism. She would find ways to engage me in this period, taking me to galleries and museums and buying books about Paul Klee and Pablo Picasso. It's not that I hated abstract art, but I felt that I lacked the intellectual and conceptual capacity to understand it. Little did I know that in my first year of art school, I would study it. Thanks to my mom, I felt prepared."
She's the life of the party15 of 18
"As a kid, seeing your mom dance, laugh wildly and be the center of attention can be embarrassing, but as an adult I love it. Most of her friends are half her age and love spending time with her. It's no wonder; she's beautiful, classy and so much fun. I hope I'm half as social as she is when I'm a mom."
She was a mentor16 of 18
"My mother and father met at a hospital ER, where she was a nurse and he an intern right after graduating from medical school. I didn't realize that her ability to guide him during this time really helped them fall in love. He was a brilliant doctor, but she simply had more practical experience at the time and very discreetly saved him from making a few mistakes. I loved discovering that mutual respect, not just attraction, was a major contributing factor in their courtship."
She's brave17 of 18
"I always knew that my mom and a couple girlfriends had fled small-town Ohio after high school and that my mother was the only one to stick it out in Los Angeles. My mom worked for Continental Airlines—not a stewardess, but in the office—and she always referred to that time in her life longingly. It was the early '60s, a swingin' time. Now that I've fled the East Coast and live in L.A., I often think: I understand my mom, and the risks she took, so much better."
She has hidden talents18 of 18
"When my two siblings and I graduated from high school, my mother took up gardening to fill her time and turned out to be really talented at it. Every summer she thoughtfully chooses and places flowers in our yard and transforms it so beautifully. All my life, I never knew that she had a green thumb—or that she was even creative!"
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Pecan-Encrusted Pork with Peaches
Time Prep: 15 min
Total: 1 hr 15 min
Servings Total:
4 servings
What you Need:
2 Tbsp. dried tarragon leaves
1 Tbsp. brown sugar
1 Tbsp. honey
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp. olive oil, divided
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. black pepper
1 lb. boneless pork tenderloin, trimmed of any visible fat
1 cup finely chopped PLANTERS Pecan Pieces
2 medium onions, coarsely chopped
2 cans (15 oz. each) peach slices in light syrup, drained
Make It:
PREHEAT oven to 400°F Place tarragon, brown sugar, honey and garlic in food processor container; cover. Process until mixture forms a thick paste. Add 1 tsp. of the oil; cover. Process until well blended. Mix in remaining 1 tsp. oil if necessary for spreading consistency.
SPRINKLE salt and pepper over pork. Rub tarragon mixture over pork; roll in pecans to evenly coat all sides. Place onions and peaches in foil-lined 13x9-inch baking pan; top with pork. Cover with additional foil.
BAKE 1 hour or until pork is cooked through, removing foil from top of pork for last 10 minutes of baking time.


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Gilman Street Gals cook up sweet treats in Westbrae
In a teeny tiny, dark commercial kitchen on a small shopping strip on Gilman Street in Berkeley's Westbrae neighborhood, four full-time, female food artisans, and a few part-timers too, are turning out sweet baked goods that have earned them mad props in the Bay Area.
Think of these enterprising edible producers as the Gilman Street Gals. In the cast: Clarine Hardesty, of Clarine's Florentines, who holds the lease to the kitchen, which is co-owned by Bob Kelso of Toot Sweets down the block. Joining her behind the stoves: seasoned wedding and specialty cake maker Carolyn Wong, whose signature style is simple, elegant, and artistic. Also in the mix is Anastasia Widiarsih, herself no slouch on the designer cake front, whose main focus these days at Indie Cakes & Pastries is baking scones, cookies, and cakes for wholesale café clients, including Saul's Delicatessen + Restaurant. Relative newbie in the kitchen crew: Christine Falatico Frey of CiCi's Italian Butterhorns; her sugary, buttery, cinnamon walnut cookies are featured holiday picks in the December issue of Diablo magazine — along with Clarine's Florentines and June Taylor's christmas cake. … Continue reading »
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Home List of Titles Three-dimensional micro-/nano-structuring via direct write polymerization with picosecond laser pulses
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- Title
- Three-dimensional micro-/nano-structuring via direct write polymerization with picosecond laser pulses
- Author(s)
- Malinauskas, Mangirda; Danilevicius, Paulius; Juodkazis, Saulius
- Abstract
- We demonstrate capability to structure photo-polymers with sub-wavelength resolution, ∼ 200−500 nm, and retrieve three-dimensional (3D) structures using a picosecond laser exposure. This alternative to commonly used ultra-short femtosecond lasers extends accessability of 3D direct write. A popular hybrid sol-gel resist SZ2080 was used for quantitative determination of structuring resolution at 1064 nm and 532 nm wavelengths and for pulses of 8-25 ps duration at the repetition rates of 0.2 - 1 MHz. Systematic study of feature size dependence of 3D suspended nano-rods shows that linear power dependence of photopolymerization on the dose-per-pulse becomes dominant at higher repetition rates (≥0.5MHz) while the two-photon nonlinear absorption is still distinguishable at rates lower than 0.2 MHz and shorter pulses (≤ 8 ps). Thermal accumulation defines polymerization when cooling time of the focal volume is larger than separation between pulses. Photopolymerization and its scaling mechanisms, quality, and fidelity at tight focusing of fs-, ps-, and cw-laser radiation are revealed and explained. 3D scaffolds for biomedicine and microlenses for optical applications are fabricated by the ps-laser direct write.
- Publication type
- Journal article
- Research centre
- Swinburne University of Technology. Faculty of Engineering and Industrial Sciences. Centre for Micro-Photonics
- Source
- Optics Express, Vol. 19, no. 6 (Mar 2011), pp. 5602-5610
- Publication year
- 2011
- FOR Code(s)
- 0205 Optical Physics; 0903 Biomedical Engineering; 1113 Ophthalmology and Optometry
- Keyword(s)
- Nanometers; Picosecond laser pulses; Polymerization
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- Optical Society of America
- 1094-4087
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- Copyright © 2011 Optical Society of America. Published version of the paper reproduced here in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher. This paper was published in Optics Express and is made available as an electronic reprint with the permission of OSA. The paper can be found at the following URL on the OSA website: http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/oe.19.005602. Systematic or multiple reproduction or distribution to multiple locations via electronic or other means is prohibited and is subject to penalties under law.
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Odyssey RPM Overhaul
Posted 19 May 2012 - 07:20 PM
Maybe I'll make a pillow bolt for it too, I'd like to, but that would be much later in the build
So far, I took the crappy brass barb out from under the body and plugged the hole with a hex screw
That barb used to take the HPR pressure to drive the ram, but now I'm rerouting the plumbing for the LPR using the stock lower tube cap
Also got the Vertical ASA to fit flush with the bottom of the RPM
Detent holes have also been enlarged and now fit the steel bearings I have
Got the plug tapped and ready to go!
Got the magnet installed, and I'l loving the way the trigger feels besides its horrible side to side slop
Also I found that the closest Spyder trigger that could work would be the VS Series triggers, but they are too long and the stop screw is a bit too high up to use with this marker. If I ever feel like going all out (which maybe soon since I like the way the CP triggers feel), I may pickup a CP trigger and mod it to work with the RPM.
And with everything assembled, she actually looks pretty nice if I do say so myself
Virtue Board
J&J Edge Elite Barrel Kit (fits with the LPR in place!)
Upgrade Bolt (or so the interweb says?)
Modded for Ball Bearing Detents
LPR Mod with WGP Bullet LPR
Dye Hyper2 Reg
Warrior ASA
Trigger Shimmed
Magnetic Trigger Return
Soon I'll go out and get some air to try her out and hopefully get her tuned
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I eventually want to get the CP trigger for it, but I'll have to wait for payday (I start my summer job tomorrow)
And if I don't somehow mod the bolt to pillow bolt style, than I'll radius the inner edge since the bolt is just completely flat on the front
Posted 30 June 2012 - 09:23 PM
So when trying to install the CP trigger for a test fit, I came across a few problems.
The CP VS/Azodin trigger have an area in front of the travel adjustment screw that will not let it sit in the frame
Remove the nub
The stock trigger was very wide, and the width of the trigger itself prevented it from going into the slot cut into the trigger frame where the micoswitch is mounted. The CP trigger is much thinner, and is actually just the right width to get wedged into the slot.
Take a small file to the frame and remove metal
CP Trigger test fit with supplied screws and stuff
Will be getting conical screws to mount this trigger soon, and the frame has been tapped and is ready to go
You might be able to see that the trigger stop screw does not contact anything and is basically unusable as it is.
My easy fix will be to screw a nut onto the stop screw!
Posted 30 June 2012 - 10:34 PM
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Posted 30 June 2012 - 11:16 PM
I'll have to tinker with them some more, but I do like them, especially since they make a fun project that is very cheap to get started (i.e. CP trigger costs about as much as the marker itself)
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Posted 11 July 2012 - 06:49 PM
If you can see, I actually removed the trigger stop set screw! The trigger is long enough to actually hit the bottom of the trigger frame, but won't get stuck, so I think that's good enough
Also have the REX Type-R valve in there (nylon seal for the valve pin), and I just need one more thing for the pillow bolt modification and to ramp the bolt inlet.
The bolt inlet is surprisingly strange. It's recessed all the way back where the bolt pin hole is, so there's a gap that the air could potentially travel backwards in. Will be fixing that as soon as I get the pillow bolt mod all sorted out!
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Ligeia Modugno and her best friend Alanna O'Connor, students at SUNY New Paltz, are savvy signers who teach a biweekly sign language class at Woodland Pond to complement their college studies and help seniors in their pursuit of learning. The girls frequently stop by the community to chat and dine with Modugno's grandmother, and the idea occurred to them on one particular visit as they witnessed residents giggling as they exited a laughing class. Inspired, the two students decided it would be fun to share their love of sign language every other Thursday during a one-hour class. "I'm majoring in speech pathology and Alanna is majoring in education, so we thought this would be a good opportunity for us to actually take a class together, given our different degrees, and it is a class that will be supplemental for both of our careers," said Modugno. "What started out as a language requirement has turned into a passion for both of us, and we are now aiming to complete our certification in the language. This requires that we take five semesters of sign language and complete a 60-hour internship, designed by us, that involved community participation. Even though our internship is almost over, we plan on continuing to teach the class as long as there is an interest for it. The seniors at Woodland Pond really appreciate us; they are a delight to be around and are enthusiastic learners. I do not think their interest will wane anytime soon." Each class starts with a review of the alphabet, which is for spelling out words that people do not know how to sign. The rest of the class, says Modugno, depends on the interests of the residents. Some participants enjoy practicing signs through educational games, such as bingo or jeopardy, while others enjoy practicing the language through conversational pieces. Additionally, Modugno and O'Connor review exercises from previous lessons. Their goal is to fulfill the interests of the residents, who seem particularly fond of learning anything that pertains to family. "People cancel appointments and even rearrange their schedule just to attend the sign language class," expressed Marilyn Coffey, an 80-year-old resident at Woodland Pond and grandmother of Ligeia Modugno. "Some of us come to learn for fun, others are more serious about the class. One couple attends so they can learn how to communicate with their deaf grandchild. Another lady has grandchildren who were born in Germany and who speak both German and English. There are many simple phrases that she teaches them. Given their diverse language background, she thought this would be a visual and expressive form of communication for them all to practice.I am so proud of my granddaughter and her friend for volunteering their time to teach my neighbors and me about sign language." "There is so much expression in sign language, it sometimes feels like common sense," said O'Connor. "However, it can get tricky because some signs look similar, but represent different words. There are different signs for the same word depending upon the context of the word. All-in-all though, it is a great way to communicate with people. I am hoping to add it to my lesson plans when I become a teacher. I feel that learning sign language is good for all ages and backgrounds. There are some residents in our class, who have a hard time hearing, yet they come to every class and they love it because it makes them feel younger, more involved and social." The students believe that learning is an important cognitive process that should be practiced at every age, because learning stimulates the brain and keeps people engaged. They also believe that sign language is a very effective method of non-verbal communication. The Federation of the Deaf estimates that 70 million people use sign language as their first language.


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Se - Property (apartment, house or villa) for buy or rent
Quinta - Oporto
Quinta, Vila Nova de Gaia, São Felix da Marinha
Villa with lush exotic gardens, ponds, fountains and woods, Romantic style, which gives it an idyllic atmosphere.
Main house with many halls with Art Nouveau influence / Deco, Venetian style, used primarily for concerts and proms, feeling inside an atmosphere full of history and culture.
The lower floor has a lounge for events being the largest and most contemporary space of the house.
Excellent access and location, near the sea, 4 minutes from the golf course, leisure centers and downtown.
- 15 000.00m2
- Reference: CS01685
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Vineyard - North of Portugal
Vineyard, Póvoa de Lanhoso, Santo Emilião
Fantastic Vineyard in the `Vinho Verde´ region.
Secular property with green wine production of excellent quality of the grape with varieties such as Loureiro, Trajadura and Pedreña, with distribution of two own brands.
Manorial palace of unparalleled beauty, in excellent state of conservation with all original finishes: coatings on noble wood, crafted ceilings and frescoed walls painted by hand.
Framed with the beautiful and well treated gardens, with views to the Ave river, with a front of about 1.200 meters with the property.
It has fully equipped modern winery for winemaking, bottling and storage and supported by a laboratory of oenology.
Several supports with caretaker`s house, barn house, warehouses and agricultural tools.
Barn with milking.
10 minutes away from Póvoa do Varzim and 40 minutes distance from Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport.
- 530 000.00m2
- Reference: CS01352
House or Villa - Oporto
House or Villa V7+1, Porto, Foz do Douro
Fabulous luxury villa, modern architecture, with four fronts.
Built with materials of excellent quality, it is inserted in a premium location, close to beaches, schools, museums and all services.
Ideal for families who enjoy tranquility and security.
Located 15 minutes away from Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport.
- 922.00m2
- Reference: CS01773
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Building - Oporto
Building, Porto, Vitória
Fantastic eighteenth-century building for reconstruction in the historic center of Oporto, near the Rua das Flores, the Palácio das Artes, the Palacio da Bolsa and Tradicional Ribeira.
With fantastic river views from the upper floors and possibility of increasing the construction area in patio.
Place of tourist interest, with hotel or residential potential.
It is located 20 minutes away from Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport.
- 222.25m2
- Reference: CS01540
Building - Oporto
Building, Porto, Santo Ildefonso
Set of two buildings in downtown Porto, one of the busiest arteries of invicta.
One building has 8 floors and allocation for trade, being one hundred percent recovered.
The other building is a warehouse with two floors open space.
It is 22 minutes away from the International Airport Francisco Sá Carneiro.
- 408.50m2
- Reference: CS01680
House or Villa - Oporto
House or Villa V5, Porto, Massarelos
Fantastic villa with garden,labor from the Oporto architect Agostinho Ricca, recognized for its originality with which coined his works.
Excellent brightness, generous and functional areas, with top quality materials.
Completely remodeled this year.
Excellent location, residential area of excellence, surrounded by services, commerce and international private schools.
It is located 2 minutes distance from the botanical garden, Boavosta Avenue, the "Casa da Música" and 15 minutes away from Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport.
- 495.00m2
- Reference: CS01582
- 4
Apartment - Oporto
Apartment T4+1, Porto, Foz do Douro
Fantastic duplex apartment with unique dimensions, on the first line of the sea.
It is located in one of the most noble areas of Porto, in Foz do Douro, where it combines comfort, design and sophistication.
Each room has generous areas, with a terrace on the top floor, enjoying unobstructed views of the sea.
Its location offers a variety of services, colleges and catering characteristics of the surrounding area.
10 minutes away from the City Park and the Serralves Museum and 15 minutes from Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport.
- Area: 344.50m2
- Reference: CS01771
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Quinta - North of Portugal
Quinta T7+1, Marco de Canaveses, Tuias
Amazing country house, with chapel and agricultural facilities integrated in a bucolic setting.
Benefits from relaxing views over the valley, ideal for those who appreciate the contact with the nature.
It is located 5 minutes from the center of the beautiful city of Marco de Canaveses and 45 minutes distance from Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport.
- 72 640.00m2
- Reference: CS00855
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- 4
House or Villa - Oporto
House or Villa V3, Penafiel, Abragão
Spectacular villa of modern architecture, surrounded by a forest and with a wonderful garden.
The main rooms benefit from river views.
Large areas, bright and luxury finishes characterize this house.
Perfect property for those who want to enjoy the tranquility of country life at a very short distance from town.
A 40 minutes away from Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport.
- 3 822.60m2
- Reference: CS01474
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- 4
House or Villa - Oporto
House or Villa V4, Porto, Foz do Douro
Fantastic detached villa located in an exclusive residential area of excellence.
It is in excellent condition, has very generous areas, luxury finishes and an elevator.
Located two minutes away from the main schools, the beaches of Foz and 15 minutes from the international airport Francisco Sá Carneiro.
- 809.00m2
- Reference: CS01767
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- 5
Quinta - North of Portugal
Quinta T8, Santa Maria da Feira, Mosteiró
Beautiful and charming property dating back to the 18th century. XVI, in which we can observe exquisite and noble details of architecture, especially mastic roofs and walls with wainscoting, at the level of the interior, being that, on the outside, the interesting work of masonry stands out.
The house has to surround it, in its exterior, a vast and charming terreiro, a beautiful garden with a tank and a rose garden.
It is worth noting the forests with large trees and fields of cultivation, as well as a fantastic tulip tree of the virginia - classified tree - which is considered the largest in the country.
The farmhouse is all walled and also has a space for events, the result of an adaptation of a home of housekeepers with eira, perfectly integrated in the surrounding landscape.
Located about 40 minutes away from Porto and 30 minutes from Aveiro.
- 52 100.00m2
- Reference: CS01758
- 8
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Beauty with tradition and history - North of Portugal
Quinta, Ponte de Lima, Facha
Located in Ponte de Lima, North of Portugal, this property is remarkable in beauty and tranquility.
The main house is of the sixteenth century.
Granite construction with main tower and a chapel.
Reconstruction and repairs of the houses designed in 1991.
The surronding of the property has an enormous variety of old big trees, two streams, a nice garden near the house, and three granite water-mills.
Spring and Automn are wonderful there, Summer temperature is excellent.
Located 5 minutes away from the Golf course of Ponte de Lima, 5 minutes from the historic center, and 60 minutes distance from Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport.
- Area: 800.00m2
- 11 000.00m2
- Reference: CS00016
- 8
- 7
Apartment T5 Duplex - Oporto
Apartment T5, Porto, Nevogilde
With friends and family, enjoy the glamorous spaciousness of this apartament, the largest in this mansion of great architectural value.
The opulent entrance hall, with its classical staircase, is one of the most charismatic features of this apartment. On the lower level, with views over the splendid garden, you can enjoy various spacious living areas.
Located 2 minutes away from the beaches, 10 minutes from the center of Porto and 15 minutes from the International Airport Francisco Sá Carneiro.
- Area: 664.00m2
- Reference: CS01687
- 5
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Apartment - Oporto
Apartment T4, Porto, Nevogilde
Enjoy a privileged view over the City Park in a classic design apartment integrated in a mansion of high historical value.
With a large garden, this house is organized in a single floor and collects all conditions for excellent accessibility.
It is located 2 minutes from the beaches, 10 minutes from the center of Oporto and 15 minutes away from the International Airport Francisco Sá Carneiro.
- Area: 460.00m2
- Reference: CS01686
- 4
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Land - Oporto
Land, Vila Nova de Gaia, Santa Marinha
Enjoying a privileged and central location in the riverside of Gaia, this land boasts wonderful views over the old town of Oporto, classified as World Heritage by Unesco.
It is located over the iconic D. Luís I bridge, that interconnects the cities of Oporto and Gaia, over the majestic Douro river.
Its unique character is due to the optimal solar exhibition, as well as the excellent location on a higher plan, where we can see a unique scenery in the world.
Land that allows for numerous possibilities of building, making it an outstanding bet for investors.
It is located just a few minutes from the center of the beautiful cities of Gaia and Porto and 18 minutes away from the airport Francisco Sá Carneiro.
- 1 565.00m2
- Reference: CS00770
Quinta - North of Portugal
Quinta T5, Vieira do Minho, Soengas
Gerês is one of the most beautiful and attractive natural regions of Portugal considered by UNESCO as a World Biosphere Reserve.
In this splendid quinta there are two houses ready to inhabit and a ruin to recover. The main house has extensive grounds and stunning views of the river and the mountain range.
To ensure the thermal insulation, an innovative heating system was installed through the windows and mirrors.
The guest house has been completely restored respecting the traditional style of granite houses.
The pool located next to the river has a small bungalow that serves as support.
In the property there is a anchorage designed to adapt to different levels of the river.
With good access is located 1 hour distance from the Francisco Sá Carneiro airport.
- 17 679.00m2
- Reference: CS00485
- 5
- 5
House or Villa - North of Portugal
House or Villa V4, Murtosa, Torreira
Fantastic modern design villa with pool, superb and spacious areas, excellent sun exposure, luxury finishes and wonderful views to the Aveiro Estuary.
Close to a bathing area of a unique beauty, ideal for nautical sports.
It is located 50 minutes away from Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport.
- 11 300.00m2
- Reference: CS00918
- 4
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House - Oporto
House or Villa V4+1, Valongo, Valongo
Excellent villa with stunning views to the mountain range and the city center, in Oporto.
Built in a quiet area, designated of protected area, in front of the Natural Park of Valongo, where nature rounded the hand of man offering magnificent animals and rare and unique plants.
Superb areas, great lighting, idyllic place for those who enjoy the comfort and well being.
It is situated 3 kms from Valongo railway station, and 17 minutes from Oporto airport.
- 2 560.00m2
- Reference: CS00468
- 5
- 6
House - Oporto
House or Villa V5, Matosinhos, Matosinhos
Manorial house formerly inhabited by iconic figures of Oporto history, dating 1937.
With eighteenth century chapel and tower in excellent condition.
Garden pavilion with a capacity of 200 seats.
Magnificent garden with lakes Centenarian palm trees and exotic plants.
Close to private schools, public services and wonderful beaches.
Within 10 minutes from the airport Sá Carneiro Franscisco (VRI) and 10 minutes from the golf course of Quinta do Fojo (A28/A1).
- Area: 6 798.00m2
- Reference: CS00082
- 5
- 5
House or Villa - Oporto
House or Villa V5, Porto, Foz do Douro
Luxury villa, unique for its architecture and involvement, in Oporto.
Designed by the architect Padua Ramos, stands out for the harmony and connection of the house with its magnificent garden.
All the divisions are ample, luminous and with excellent finishes.
In the interior we can enjoy the cinema hall, the games room or even the heated pool.
Its design ensures total privacy.
Located in a very quiet area, is 5 minutes distance from wonderful beaches, restaurants and bars.
It is located 15 minutes from the airport and 10 minutes away from the golf courses.
- 1 250.00m2
- Reference: CS00483
- 5
- 5
Villa - Oporto
House or Villa V5, Porto, Nevogilde
Magnificent single family villa, with straight lines and modern architecture.
It offers large rooms with plenty of day light and top quality finishes. It also has a garden providing privacy.
Very well located in a quiet area of Oporto, next to the City Park and the sea. Close to schools and services, ideal for those who want privacy and centrality.
The Oporto International Airport is within 15 minutes and golf course of Quinta do Fojo in 14 minutes.
- 472.00m2
- Reference: CS00262
- 5
- 6
House or Villa - Oporto
House or Villa V6, Porto, Foz do Douro
Excellent old house all rebuilt with noble and modern materials.
Located in a residential and very quiet area of Foz.
Good transport network, services, close to the Serralves Museum.
15 minutes away from Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport and the golf course.
- 284.70m2
- Reference: CS01752
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- 4
House or Villa - Oporto
House or Villa V4+1, Porto, Nevogilde
Fantastic villa of modern architecture, located in the noble and quiet area of the city of Porto.
Built with high quality materials, the villa has a fantastic interior patio with a removable cover.
Located 3 minutes away from Parque da Cidade and 15 minutes from Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport.
- 175.80m2
- Reference: CS01765
- 5
- 5
House or Villa - Oporto
House or Villa V4, Vila Nova de Gaia, Arcozelo
Fabulous villa with four fronts in first line, with stunning sea views, equipped with high quality materials.
It has a garden and pool where we can enjoy the tranquility and exclusivity with unalterable sea views.
Access by two streets and the possibility of parking 17 cars.
This houser is ideal for those who are looking for quality and comfort.
It has a dedicated leisure floor, where we can enjoy a jacuzzi, turkish bath, sauna and gym space and the possibility of a multimedia room.
Two steps from the beach.
Two minutes walk from the Miramar Golf Club and the main accesses.
Just 27 minutes distance from Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport.
- Area: 645.00m2
- 1.22m2
- Reference: CS01485
- 4
- 6
Quinta - North of Portugal
Quinta, Guimarães, Creixomil
Magnificent property with 26.009 m2 of land and sunny architecture, with remarkable testimony of the presence of the land and the consequent agricultural trend that characterized the region over the centuries.
The property consists of a set of various buildings. The manor house has architectural features dating back to the early eighteenth century and in 1948 was partially destroyed by a fire. The house is made up of three floors, adjacent to the old barn and attached buildings destined to garage, guard house and support to agricultural activity. In the surrounding terrain are located three gardens of japoneiras, trees of good size and field of culture with three wells of support.
There are also nine small houses of old buildings destined to also housing.
Located 33 minutes away from Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport.
- 26 009.00m2
- Reference: CS01750


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Gerald Gems, North Central College professor of health and physical education, had his chapter, titled "Baseball, Invented Tradition, and Nationalistic Spirit," published in "Myths and Milestones in the History of Sport," which is edited by Stephen Wagg and published by Palgrave Macmillan. The book goes beyond the newsy versions of apparent turning points in sport history and explores these moments in a series of detailed and insightful studies.
Two of Gems' book reviews also have been published in the fall 2011 issue of "Journal of Sport History." The first was a review of Greg Gubi's "The Lost Century of American Football: Reports from the Birth of the Game," 506-507; and the second was a review of Joseph S. Page's book, "Primo Carnera: The Life and Career of the Heavyweight Boxing Champion," 520-521.
In addition, his essay titled "Sport and American Imperialism in Asia" will be published in March in "Sports Around the World: History, Culture, and Practice," edited by John Nauright (Santa Barbara: ABC-CLIO).
Gems has been a member of North Central College's faculty since 1988. He earned his B.A. from Northeastern Illinois University, his M.S. from the University of Arizona and his Ph.D. from the University of Maryland.


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Samaritan is pleased to provide our stakeholders our Community Service Plan*.
Download the 2014-2016 Community Service Plan here. You must have Adode Reader to view the report.
*This plan fulfills the requirements of a new federal statute established within the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) requiring that non-profit hospitals develop a three-year action plan to address community health needs as identified in a current Community Health Assessment (see addendum: Community Health Assessment 2013: Tri-County Region). The plan, which was developed with project management and consultation by Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization, included extensive input from the patient-centered leadership team at Samaritan Medical Center.


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Oh, Cervelli!!!
OH! Oh my heart….my poor Cervelli….my poor heart….You know, all year long I was planning on writing Francisco a romantic Happy Birthday post…and today, his birthday,….oh!….I need him….he needs me…I wish I was there to baby him in his time of need….
I must control myself. It's just that I woke up this morning, even more in love with Cervelli than I usually am. I have been seeing a lot of him on TV lately, and my love for him has blossomed once again. And I knew that today, March 6, is his birthday. I was planning on going shopping at the mall today early so I could be home in time for the game at 1. Of course, there was traffic, and I got back late. I ran upstairs and asked my brother, "Hi! What's going on with the Yankees?"
He started to laugh.
"What?" Did Javier pitch? Was he bad?"
"No…" he responded
"What then?"
"Did he get another triple?"
"Uhh….no….you just missed it….they showed the replay."
"Replay of what? What did he do?" I anxiously asked.
It was hard to understand him through his laughter.
"He….(chuckle)…he got hit in the head and got a concussion and got taken out of the game. He's so dumb. He ducked right into the ball. It was so funny….the ball went up and he went down…(chuckle). If you don't believe me keep watching." He obnoxiously stated.
"WHAAAAT???? MY POOR BABY! Oh, and on his birthday too!" I nervously exclaimed.
"SHUT UP!" my Dad told me. "You are going to wake up Jesse." (Jesse is my old dog, who was asleep in the other room.)
How was I supposed to just "shut up?" How insensitive of my Dad. If his true love, my Mom, got hit in the head and got a concussion, would he shut up? I wouldn't think so.
I continued to watch the game. Later on, I heard that Cervelli was rushed to the hospital. Then I knew my brother wasn't lying. It was official: my baby Cervelli was hurt, in pain…scared in a hospital. Oh, my heart!
Hopefully, Cervelli isn't in too much pain. He suffered a concussion during Winter Ball. 2 concussions in a short amount of time is not healthy. Please, pray that he is alright.
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I feel awful that this happened to my baby, but especially on his birthday. Now instead of writing about how much I love him, I worried about his health. Let's try and move on….
Oh, Cervelli….I loved you ever since I saw you in Spring Training a few years ago get trampled by that sonofab!tch Elliot Johnson. Then when I saw you had returned, I thought you were so macho. I believed in you all the way, and I still do. I know you are going to be the best man for that catcher spot. And hopefully, maybe you will be the main catcher some day if Romine of Montero don't get there first. You have heart….a lot of it, and your enthusiasm makes everyone smile. And aside from that, you are good! You never fail to call a fabulous game, or fail to woo me every time you play.
Francisco, everything about you is adorable: your high-socks, wrist pads, and no batting gloves. The way you take a time-out in yout at-bats to reach down, grab some dirt, and rub it into those precious hands. And when you are behind the plate – forget about it. I just can't take my eyes of you. After you call that brilliant pitch and the batter strikes out, the way you throw the ball to either 1st or 3rd just gets me every time. And the way you talk! My heart melts when I see you being interviewed. You are just the cutest, most smiley, happy looking man…and I am that happy when I watch you.
Francisco, you are everywhere to me. When I close my eyes, it's you I see…
Whoa. That reminds me of one of my favorite songs from my favorite musician. It applies so well to me and Cervelli….
Okay…in that video, pretend I am Michelle Branch and the guy (who really pales in attractiveness next to Cervelli) is Cervelli. That is the story of my life right there….
Francisco, I think it is apparent that I love you ♥ I hope I have made myself clear.
Feel better baby, and Happy Birthday. I can't wait to see you play again.
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Virginia, you are priceless. Your love for Cervelli is so cute. And your description of the scene at your house when you came home from the mall was hilarious. Someday you'll be writing novels, I know it.
At the moment it seems if it were not for bad luck he'd have no luck at all. I hope your Pooky-Bear is OK.
I am so sorry that he got hurt! Hope he gets better ASAP!
As for the entry, this is a great read. Love your dedication to Fracisco Cervelli! Like what Jane said, it's really cute. http://hyunyoung.mlblogs.com
Funny stuff. Back-up catchers never get the love they deserve, in the romantic and respect categories. Keep up the good work. Very Funny.
Matt, fislinl.mlblogs.com
So it's Cervelli that gets you back to your blog huh!… he should be used to it by now, 2 concussions since November, maybe he should consider a harder hat…
Outside the Phillies Looking In
I never get tired of reading your gushing posts about the guys! Lets me know I'm not the only one who keeps bringing certain players into posts!! LOL!
Haha, this is so cute. Cervelli is so freakin' adorable, and he has gorgeous eyes. Good choice =) Hope he feels better soon. That was pretty scary.~Ana
First of all, LMAOOOOOOO!!!!! You are too funny with your love of Cervelli. I can tell how much you adore him. That was why I took that picture of him at the game for you back in September.
In all seriousness though, concussions are nothing to take lightly. They are very dangerous injuries and he's had three in his career. He's also only 24 years old, so they want to be careful with him now.
Wow, does his head have a bulls eye on it?? Poor guy! Hope he feels better.
Virginia, you are just too cute for words! I was beyond upset when Frankie got hurt. I thought I was gonna have to fly down to FL and kick some a$s! Our little booboo had a boo-boo! =( He should be back very, very soon though! YAY! ♥
Hopefully this spring training business continues without any really serious injuries/maladies. Hopefully my blog goes just as smoothly.😄. I think I'm back! =D Amazing job, as usual!
Hi Virginia, I really enjoy reading your blog and seeing your passion for the Yankees. On a side note my friend's daughter was telling us one of the reasons she likes the Yankees is because the other teams have 'ugly players'. LOL I think it is the clean cut look of the Yankees she likes.
Anyway, I wanted to say hello also because I live just north of you in Dutchess County. I will be checking back in your blog during the regular season.


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A NASA Hubble Space Telescope "true color" mosaic image of a small portion of the Orion Nebula, taken the Wide Field and Planetary Camera (in wide field mode).
Hubble shows a wealth of detail never seen before in the nebula. New features include: elongated objects oriented on the brightest stars in this region (which are located just off the edge of the picture); rapidly expanding plumes of material around young stars; and protoplanetary disks.
This color photograph is a composite of separate images taken at the wavelengths of three abundant elements in the nebula: Hydrogen, Oxygen and Nitrogen. The images were taken August 13 and 14, 1991.
The image is 1.29 light-years across.
Object Name: Orion Nebula
Image Type: Astronomical
Credit: C.R. O'Dell (Rice University), and NASA
To access available information and downloadable versions of images in this news release, click on any of the images below:


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In the United States most Tornadoes occur between the Rocky Mountains and Appalachian Mountains. The greatest concentration is in Tornado Alley (be sure to check out the maps over at Wikipedia's page for Tornado Alley and Tornadoes). While there is no official Tornado Alley, the Great Plains stretch from northern Texas to South Dakota is a good rule of thumb. Internationally Bangladesh, Europe, South Africa, Australia, and China are known for their moderate to severe tornadoes.
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The U.S. Severe Weather Map at Weather Underground maps out all areas at risk of severe storms and tornadoes.


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