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The Kingswood Athletic Association, located in Omaha, Nebraska, is a non-profit youth organization with its foundation in athletics and community development. Our main emphasis is on developing young people to succeed in life first and sports second.
Programs include: Kingswood Baseball, Kingswood Softball, Kingswood T-Ball, and Kingswood Football. The Kingswood Football program consists of: Flag Football, Club Tackle Football, and Feeder Tackle.


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WASHINGTON D.C. — Congressman Faleomavaega, along with fellow members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) and House Democratic Leadership, celebrated Asian Pacific American (APA) Heritage Month and offered remarks to an audience of over 400 APA community leaders at the Annual CAPAC Ceremony in the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center on Wednesday, May 8th, 2013.
With this year's theme being "A Path Forward on Comprehensive Immigration Reform," CAPAC Chairwoman Judy Chu (CA-32) offered opening remarks on importance of immigration reform, followed by remarks by CAPAC's Immigration Taskforce co-Chairs, Congressman Honda (CA-23) and Congressman Faleomavaega. CAPAC Chair Emeritus Congressman Honda previously served as Chair of CAPAC while Congressman Faleomavaega, a member of CAPAC's Executive Board, previously served as CAPAC Vice-Chair.
Congressman Faleomavaega, who is also Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs' Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific, opened his remarks with two proverbs. Faleomavaega shared the Chinese proverb which says, "Drinking the water of a well, one should never forget who dug it," in reference to those who paved the way for the Asian-Pacific American voice to be heard in the recent immigration debate. The Congressman also shared the Samoan proverb "E lē falala fua le niu" or "The coconut tree doesn't sway on its own," reiterating that nothing happens without a reason and commending the many groups and individuals behind the scenes whose efforts have created significant progress in national awareness of the needs of Asian-Pacific Americans.
He also highlighted the increasing significance of the Asian-Pacific region in U.S. Foreign Policy and called on leaders in the room to continue to fight so that Asian-Pacific Americans are never marginalized or dismissed.
Among other attendees and speakers attended the ceremony, including Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (CA-12), Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer (MD-05), Democratic Caucus Chairman Xavier Becerra (CA-34), and Democratic Caucus Vice Chair Joseph Crowley (NY-14). Also in attendance were CAPAC Vice Chair Madeleine Z. Bordallo (GU), Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03), Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-13), Congressman Al Green (TX-09), Congressman Ami Bera (CA-07), Congresswoman Colleen Hanabusa (HI-01), Congressman Scott Peters (CA-52), and Senator Brian Schatz (HI), as well as Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chairman Ruben Hinojosa (TX-15). The ceremony also featured a keynote speech offered by Jose Antonio Vargas, an immigration activist, filmmaker, journalist, and undocumented immigrant.
Founded in 1994, CAPAC is comprised of Members of Congress who have a strong dedication to promoting the well-being of the Asian-Pacific American community. Several of the members are of Asian American or Pacific Islander descent or represent districts with large populations of Asian-Pacific Americans.
"I thank President Barack Obama, CAPAC colleagues, and Democratic leadership in Congress for their efforts on behalf of Asian-Pacific Americans across the United States, and I also thank our Pacific Islander leaders who took part in our APA Heritage Month events in the Nation's Capital," Congressman Faleomavaega stated.
"The beauty of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month is that no other community in the United States more accurately represents America's diversity than the more than 18 million Americans who make up the APA community."
"Because we are a community of immigrants, no matter what generation, our story is such an integral part of the greater American story. And as CAPAC's Immigration co-Chair, along with my good friend Congressman Mike Honda, I am pleased to know that our voice is being heard. The Senate bill introduced just last month is the first of many steps that we must take to address the failures of our current immigration system for all who hope to also take part in the American story".
"While there is more work ahead, we commend the bi-partisan effort to bring one of the most progressive and comprehensive reforms to our immigration system. As we move ahead as a community, I look forward to working with my colleagues in Congress to ensure momentum on this hallmark reform effort."
"In closing, I once again thank all those who came before us, our community leaders and advocates, and especially our APAs serving throughout the world in the U.S. Armed Forces. I wish everyone much enjoyment in their festivities as we celebrate Asian-Pacific Heritage Month in the spirit of unity," Congressman Faleomavaega concluded.


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More problems for Boeing's new 787 Dreamliner planes. This week a mechanic discovered oil leaking from one of the engines, on another flight the glass in a cockpit window cracked, there was a fire in one of the planes while it was empty, and one flight was cancelled because an on-board computer was wrongly reporting a problem with the plane's brakes. The FAA is stepping in and there will be a review of all of the 787's design and manufacturing process.


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What Would You Do? Interracial Couple Faces Criticism Over Their Relationship From Black Hairdresser In Barbershop! [Video]
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John Quinones as an interracial couple (black man and white woman) faces criticism from a black hairdresser in a black barbershop called "Denny Moes" In Harlem.
Check out this new web series from MademeNoire.com titled, "I Always Wanted To Ask: Interracial Dating," which covers the topic of interracial dating between white women and black men.
Six women participated in the open discussion. Three women from the staff of TheFrisky.com (all white women) and three women from MadameNoire.com (all black women) asked specific questions they'd always wanted to know about each other's race.
Some of the questions covered in the discussion include:
1. Are white women trophies for black men?
2. Are black women jealous of white women?
3. Why do black women get so angry when they see a black man with a white woman?
Rapper/actress Eve, real name Eve Jihan Jeffers, stopped by "Hot 97" yesterday and chopped it up with Angie Martinez about her new life in England and current relationship with wealthy multi-millionaire Englishman, Maximillion Cooper, a business mogul and founder of the Gumball 3000 brand.
During the interview, Eve admits that dating a white guy is still "weird" for her, but would like for people to stop making a big deal out of interracial dating.
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WATCH: La La Anthony's Trainer 'Hino' Says He Does Not Date Black Women Because Of Their Bad Attitudes!
On episode 7 of "La La's Full Court Life 2," La La's personal trainer, Hino, who happens to be a black man, expressed to her that he doesn't date black women because they have bad attitudes and are not adventurous (both in and out of the bedroom).
Check out this CNN special report. Hosts Anderson Cooper and Soledad O'Brien detail a "AC360°" study that seeks to gain insight into the way black and white children perceive each other.
In part two of the report, teens about interracial dating and their parents react. Also, kids give their honest feedback on racial and social issues.
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"Vanessa Bryant has reportedly filed for divorce from her NBA star husband citing "irreconcilable difference."
According to court documents, Vanessa is seeking to dissolve the marriage on charges of irreconcilable differences. Celebrity website TMZ quoted sources Friday as saying Vanessa is ending the marriage because she believes Kobe has been unfaithful, again."
During a recent interview with Thinsider.com, actress Paula Patton revealed that she and husband Robin Thicke like to send dirty texts to each other to keep their marriage hot.
Actor Donald Faison stopped by "The Talk" to chat with the ladies about his new comedy sitcom "The Exes." Also, Faison dished on how he proposed to his long time girlfriend Cacee Cobb.


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Fashion Week Style Diaries: Visionaire's Cecilia Dean, Day Eight
See Dean's vintage Yves Saint Laurent dress from the seventies.
On the last day of New York Fashion Week, we caught up with Visionaire's Cecilia Dean outside of the Calvin Klein show, where she was dressed for the gloomy weather in a black Martin Margiela trench and Nicholas Kirkwood for Rodarte heels. Beneath her coat she wore a printed Yves Saint Laurent dress from the seventies.
On Cecilia: Martin Margiela trench, vintage Yves Saint Laurent dress, Givenchy bag, and Nicolas Kirkwood for Rodarte heels.
About the look: "Since it's so gray out, I thought it'd be nice to wear a little bit of color to brighten up my day. It's raining, so I'm wearing my trench coat."
See more: Outfits from days one, two, three, four, five, six, and seven.
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NEW YORK (The Deal) -- With Adobe Systems
Adobe's $600 million purchase of Neolane follows, and was likely motivated by, Salesforce.com's
With the sequence of deals, Ovum analyst Gerry Brown said, companies such as Marketo
So-called megavendors such as Adobe, IBM
"Traditionally, most of marketing automation companies haven't been very good at account development," Brown said. They may have gotten their foot in the door at large enterprises, but not fully exploited the opportunity.
"The Oracles and IBMs are very good at that -- cross-selling, up-selling and land-and-expand kind of things," he said. Oracle has already been able to use Eloqua as a sales lead.
"Marketing automation is sexy and engaging," Brown said. "There are all kinds of sales opportunities that follow from it."
Marketo, of San Mateo, Calif., went public in a May initial public offering that raised about $90 million, including stock available to underwriters.
The stock had a massive first day. After pricing at $13 per share, the stock jumped to $23.10 in its debut. It traded at $24.80 on Wednesday, down 44 cents, or 1.7%.
Backers such as InterWest Partners, Storm Ventures, Mayfield Fund and Institutional Venture Partners maintained stakes in the company and Battery Ventures purchased stock. Counting the venture capital positions, Merkato has an equity value around $900 million.
"My view is that they have been set up to be acquired," Brown said. The company may not have been acquired yet, the consultant suggested, because it is seeking too high of a price or hasn't reached the level of maturity that buyers want.


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Shahrukh Khan to appear in special episode in Daily soap Madhubala Ek Ishq Ek Junoon on Colors TV which is undergoing an intense high packed emotional drama for the married couple Madhu (Drashti Dhami) and RK (Vivian Dsena).
Amid the emotional drama, Shahrukh's special appearance in show would definately change the mood of audience shortly.
Media buzz is that Shahrukh Khan might appear in one of the episodes in Madhubala to promote his upcoming film Chennai Express.
This special episode with Shahrukh Khan would be telecasted either this month end or first week of next month.
Production house of Chennai Express seems to have a talk with Nautanki production (Madhubala) house about this film integration in serial.
Creative heads of both the production house are chalking out a plan shortly for this special episode.
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Cinema heroes exist to be everything we're not. Therefore we want them to be crack shots, kung fu masters, tactical geniuses and furious, furious fornicators.
So why is it that we barely blink when they spend the entirety of the film puttering about and screwing things up? Here are six movie heroes who did their jobs so damn poorly that, in retrospect, they'd barely make good sidekicks.
RoboCop is our second favorite robotic police officer from Detroit (our fave is obviously the Motor City's O.G. killbot, ED-209).
Why He Should Be Good At His Job:
He's a cop and he's robot. Period. There is no fudge factor, no gray area. He is literally programmed to do things by the book.
Why He Sucked At It:
Let's analyze RoboCop's very first case step-by-step.
A perpetrator wielding a machine gun is robbing a convenience store. RoboCop arrives, is promptly shot 30 times and shrugs off the bullets like NERF darts, and proceeds to disable the crook's firearm by bending its muzzle. Now that the criminal is disarmed it's time to slap on the handcuffs and...
Our cyborg hero then leaves the store... without arresting the guy. OK, so it was his first day on the job--maybe he had the first time jitters. Perhaps he'll show a little more restraint with his next case ...
Again, RoboCop makes no real effort to apprehend the crooks. It goes on like this for the next 90 minutes. All in all, RoboCop arrests only one criminal during the entire movie. The rest of his time is spent alternately maiming people (three guys) or blowing them away (he racks up a body count of 16).
This is pretty confusing as RoboCop is, in fact, hardwired to be a good guy and has the free will of a VCR. Who the hell programmed him to be a cop? The T-1000?
And we're not even going to get into the time RoboCop stole that nice Korean family's fridge.
5Danny Ocean (and the Other 10 guys) from Ocean's 11
Danny Ocean and his gang are the world's greatest thieves. Their chosen vocation is stealing the world's valuables to a tasteful jazz-house soundtrack.
Why They Should Be Good At Their Job:
Well, the other characters in the movie keep insisting they're the best. And between the 11 of them, they possess more combined skills than MacGyver with an iPhone. Their roster includes a Chinese gymnast, the guy from both Hotel Rwanda AND Hotel for Dogs, and three of People magazine's "Sexiest Men Alive"... including two two-time winners!
Even though Andy Garcia's casino mogul knew Ocean was up to something, Danny's team nonetheless robs his casino easily. They even have enough time to reminisce in front of the Bellagio's fountains about the halcyon days of Las Vegas. You know, before Sammy Davis, Jr. started hanging with Richard Nixon.
Why They Sucked At It:
For a bunch of dudes robbing a vindictive millionaire, Ocean's 11 were plum awful at concealing their identities. Indeed, if it hadn't been for Ocean's 12, we just would've assumed that days after the first movie, the LVPD would've found a circle of 11 dead men in the Nevada desert with their heads up each others asses.
Things immediately go sour when Danny Ocean introduces himself to casino owner Terry Benedict at the start of the film. As the caper progresses, six of the 11 show their faces to Benedict during the pre-heist setup.
And they're not sporting hilarious prosthetic noses or $1,000 fat suits, mind you--they show their unadulterated, handsomely chiseled mugs to Benedict himself, point-blank and under memorably wacky circumstances in a camera-filled casino.
Above: a bad disguise.
These guys built a 1:1 replica of Benedict's casino vault and a robotic getaway van. You'd think they'd pony up for one or two dollar-store fake mustaches.
Of course, the first 10 minutes of the sequel show Benedict catching all 11 masterminds, thereby proving that, without question, they are shitty thieves. And given that Ocean's 12 was borderline unwatchable, we'd have preferred just imagining the "dead-in-the-desert-with-heads-up-their-asses" scenario.


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On Sunday, April 8, 2007, at 1:29 am, Southeast Precinct officers were called to a residence in the 2100 block of Southeast Reedway Street on a reported home invasion robbery. Officers arrived and contacted the victims who told officers that an adult man and woman had come to their home asking to use a telephone because they had vehicle problems. The victims allowed the suspects into the home and after a short conversation, the male suspect displayed a gun and the female pointed a knife to one of the victim's throat. The suspects bound and gagged the victims and then searched the home taking several items of value. While they were in the victim's home the suspects threatened to harm the victims. The suspects eventually fled the home stealing the victim's property and van.
Criminalists from the Identification Division and Detectives from the Detective Division were assigned to process the crime scene and assist officers with the investigation. During the subsequent investigation, forensic evidence connected 23-year-old Joshua Louis Akins to the crime scene. This evidence was supported by video surveillance of Akins using a bank card belonging to the victims. Through the continuing investigation detectives also developed probable cause to connect 20-year-old Camille Forness to the crime.
Based on information obtained during the investigation, a Multnomah County judge issued arrest warrants for both suspects charging them with one count of Robbery in the First Degree, one count of Robbery in the Second Degree, one count of Kidnap in the First Degree, and one count of Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle.
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- How is thyroid cancer treated?
- Surgery for thyroid cancer
- Radioactive iodine (radioiodine) therapy for thyroid cancer
- Thyroid hormone therapy
- External beam radiation therapy for thyroid cancer
- Chemotherapy for thyroid cancer
- Targeted therapy for thyroid cancer
- Treatment of thyroid cancer, by type and stage
Thyroid hormone therapy
Taking daily pills of thyroid hormone (thyroid hormone therapy) can serve 2 purposes:
- It can help maintain the body's normal metabolism (by replacing missing thyroid hormone after surgery).
- It can help stop any remaining cancer cells from growing (by lowering TSH levels).
After a thyroidectomy, the body can no longer make the thyroid hormone it needs, so patients must take thyroid hormone (levothyroxine) pills to replace the loss of the natural hormone.
Taking thyroid hormone may also help prevent some thyroid cancers from returning. Normal thyroid function is regulated by the pituitary gland. The pituitary makes a hormone called TSH that causes the thyroid gland to make thyroid hormone for the body. TSH also promotes growth of the thyroid gland and probably of thyroid cancer cells. The level of TSH, in turn, is regulated by how much thyroid hormone is in the blood. If the level of thyroid hormone is low, the pituitary makes more TSH. If the level of thyroid hormone is high, not as much TSH is needed, so the pituitary makes less of it.
Doctors have learned that by giving higher than normal doses of thyroid hormone, TSH levels can be kept very low. This may slow the growth of any remaining cancer cells and lower the chance of some thyroid cancers (especially high-risk cancers) coming back.
Possible side effects
Taking higher than normal levels of thyroid hormone seems to have few short-term side effects, but some doctors have expressed concerns about taking them for long periods of time. High levels of thyroid hormone can lead to problems with a rapid or irregular heartbeat. Over the long run, high doses of thyroid hormone can lead to weak bones (osteoporosis). Because of this, high doses of thyroid hormone may be reserved for people with differentiated thyroid cancers who are at high risk of recurrence.
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Spiced Millet Pudding with Dried CherriesMarch 2010
Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 25 mins
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup millet
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1 cup dried cherries
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the millet and toast until golden and beginning to pop, about 5 minutes. Stir in 2 cups hot water, the cinnamon stick and salt and bring to a boil. Lower the heat, cover and simmer until the grains are tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 12 minutes.
- Stir in the half-and-half, dried cherries, brown sugar and cardamom, then increase the heat to medium and cook until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Discard the cinnamon stick before serving.
Tip Make It:
- Serve millet and buckwheat as a porridge with your favorite oatmeal toppings.
- Stir cooked barley, farro, millet and buckwheat into cookie, muffin and pancake batters.


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There were at least 30 people killed in the ongoing battle between pro-Russian separatists and the government of Ukraine. Among those reported dead were two children. The southeastern city of Ukraine is among the many areas in the war stricken country that experienced heavy shelling activities.
There were at least 100 people reported to be injured during the violent attacks. Many of the wounded suffered shrapnel injuries. Seventy five people needed to be rushed to the hospital for the serious injury.
Who is to blame for the attack?
According to the regional police of Donetsk, it was the group of the pro-Russian separatists that are behind the attacks. Only one person was arrested in response to the serious attack.
The police reported that the situation was already under control and urged the residents in the area to stay calm and to listen only to reliable sources of information.
Warnings against Russia
The global community condemns this heinous act of Russia. The United States Secretary John Kerry warned Russia of sanctions from the international committee if it does not stop bullying Ukraine. The Secretary is calling out for Russia to stop its support these separatists, end its supply of weaponries to fighters and to close the border between Russia and Ukraine.
The president of Ukraine expressed his grave sentiments over Russia's continued support to the violent groups. With Russia's acts in the past days, they have clearly breached the commitments and agreements that they had during last year's meeting at Minsk.
The events that led to the tension between Russia and Ukraine
The war between Russia and Ukraine is a crisis on who is the rightful owner of the Crimean peninsula. Russia claimed it to be part of its territory although only five members of the United Nations, including Russia, affirm to Russia's claims. Ukraine and Russia have been in a continuous struggle since. With Russia being the greater nations between the two, world political leaders see this as a David and Goliath showdown, only this time, the smaller country was sure to lose.
International sanctions were already made on Russia which left deep scars on its economy. Despite the sanctions, Russia still continues to proclaim itself the rightful owner of the peninsula and had opted for violent attacks.


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1. Bill Gates announced that he would leave Microsoft to focus on the foundation he and his wife run. That foundation focuses on health (especially HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria) and education. The foundation has about $29 billion in assets (and I think Bill Gates plans to continue donating to it, so it's likely to rise). ;D2. Warren Buffett (world's 2nd richest man, after Bill Gates) announced that he would be giving away his fortune, mostly to the Bill Gates foundation. His donation would amount to about $37 billion (on today's dollars), but the gift would be made annually and so it will likely be much higher after you factor in likely increases in the value of the stock of his company. (BTW- that foundation has lots of job openings and sounds like more people will be needed, in case you live in the Seattle and D.C. areas.). ;D3. Congress passed a bill eliminating estate taxes for those so called poor farmers who have to sell their farms to pay the tax bill. Those with a net worth of $5-10 million would see a cut or a complete elimination in the tax. Poor farmers indeed. >:(4. Congress passed a bill increasing income taxes on Americans who live abroad. >:(
I read the story yesterday about Buffet's plan to leave the bulk of his fortune to the Gate's Foundation.I'm impressed with the humanitarian commitment of both these men, to say the least.(Note they both were very outspoken in their opposition of eliminating the estate tax--damn congress--poor farmers indeed!)RAB
serious question from an urban ignoramus: are all farmers well-off or rich? ???
Cliff, I have always felt either a cure or treatment for HIV/AIDS would come from The Howard Hughes medical Institute. More money used in research there than anywhere else on earth until the Gates. I ve had my fingers crossed for years hoping that theyd get serious on researching for a cure. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howard_Hughes_Medical_InstituteTerry
No. The average farmer doesn't have enough wealth to qualify for an imposition of estate taxes under current rules. But people who want the tax cut, use farmers as an example, cause if they really said who typically qualify for taxes on estates (the family of business moguls), most Americans would say hell no. Funny thing is, most ultra rich Americans (billionaires) are usually in favor of estate taxes. They realize that their wealth could only have been created because of the stability, infrastructure and economic opportunity afforded in this country (funded by tax revenues). Also most give away their fortunes anyway.I read a great article in the Economist last week about the US. It was about how the US is rightfully the envy of the world in terms of economics (innovation, investments, low unemployment, etc...). The statistics also prove that the US is the land of opportunity (much easier to generate wealth and move beyond your parent's status than elsewhere). The land of advancement and equality (in terms of economics/income and representation at the highest levels of corporations and government, minorities do much better in the US than in other countries with significant minority populations). And the US is also the land where the common man will bend over backwards to protect the wealth of the ultra rich. Probably because we all believe that we too could be rich one day, (though statistically speaking we won't). But what's broken is that the social infrastructure, that should serve to protect those who don't, can't or won't climb the social ladder, isn't strong enough. And everyone realizes it, (the polls all show Americans aren't happy with the way things are headed), but yet people will still bend over backwards to cut taxes for people who don't want their taxes cut, while at the same time cutting services in areas where we all complain that the government spends too little on, (healthcare, education and job creation). You'll have a general motors worker laid off and he'll still be the first person in line demanding a tax cut for those in the highest bracket, (even though that rate doesn't impact him much, if at all).Funny people, we Americans are.
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Douglas E. Rawlings
University of Stellenbosch, South Africa.
D. Barrie Johnson
University of Wales, Bangor, UK
Keywords: acidic environments, acid mine drainage, chemolithotrophs, extreme acidophiles, ferric iron respiration, iron cycling, microbial biodiversity, mineral biooxidation, iron oxidation, sulfur oxidation, thermophiles
1. Definition of Extreme Acidophily
2. Low pH environments
3. Carbon and Energy Sources of Extreme Acidophiles
4. Biodiversity of Extremely Acidophilic Bacteria
5. Acidophilic Archaea
6. Eukaryotic Acidophiles
7. Relationships Between Acidophilic Microorganisms
8. Conclusions
Related Chapters
Biographical Sketch
6. Eukaryotic Acidophiles
As well as acidophilic prokaryotes, eukaryotic life forms may also be active in environments of pH <3. Many of these are, however, acid-tolerant rather than truly acidophilic, and may grow equally well, or better, in circumneutral pH environments. Most acidophilic/acid tolerant eukaryotes are microorganisms. Notable exceptions are the angiosperms Juncus bulbosus, Phragmites australis, and some Typha spp., which may colonize metal-rich acidic waters.
6.1. Fungi and Yeasts
Many yeasts and fungi grow in acidic soils and peat bogs of pH 3–5, though fewer are active in more extremely acidic environments. Among the most frequently encountered yeasts in AMD waters are Rhodotorula, Candida, Cryptococcus, and Trichosporon spp.. Growth of a number of filamentous fungi at pH <3 has been documented. These include Mucor racemosus (pH range 2.0–9.2), Fusarium oxysporum, Oidiodendron griseum, Aspergillus spp., Penicillium spp., Sclerotium rolfsii, and Trichoderma harziunum. Other notable acidophilic fungi are (i) Acontium velatum, a copper-tolerant (160 mmol L–1) mitosporic fungus that grows between pH 0.2 and 0.7, and (ii) Scytalidium acidophilum, which also tolerates 160 mmol L–1 copper and grows at pH 0 (though not at pH >7) and optimally between pH 1 and 2. The latter mitosporic fungus has been isolated from industrial acidic waste waters, AMD draining a uranium mine, and from soil near a surface sulfur stockpile.
6.2. Protozoa
Protozoa are frequently encountered in acidic metal-rich waters, though there are few reports describing growth of protozoa at low pH under laboratory conditions. Most field information relates to ciliates, with Urotricha, Vorticella, and Oxytricha being the most important genera in acidic mining lakes of pH 2–3. Other protozoa that have been shown to grow in very acidic liquors (pH 1.6–2.0) include Eutreptia and Bodo (flagellates), Vahlkampfia (amoeba), and Cinetochilium (ciliate). Acidophilic/acid-tolerant protozoa are phagotrophic on a variety of acidophilic bacteria, including chemolithotrophic iron/sulfur-oxidizers and heterotrophic bacteria.
6.3. Microalgae
Besides chemolithotrophic prokaryotes, extremely acidic (and illuminated) waters may also be populated with microalgae as primary producers. As with other types of organisms, there are obligate acidophiles (which may grow in waters as low as pH 0.05) and acid-tolerant species. Representatives include certain chlorophytes (e.g., Dunaliella acidophila, Chlamydomonas spp.), rhodophytes (e.g., Cyanidium caldarium), chrysophytes (e.g., Ochromonas spp.), dinophytes (e.g., Gymnodinium sp.) and euglenoids (e.g. E. mutabilis). Diatoms are relatively rare in waters of pH <3.5. C. caldarium is a moderately thermophilic red algae (temperature optimum 45 °C; pH optimum 1.5) that can grow heterotrophically as well as autotrophically, and may be isolated from acidic geothermal pools and streams. Two related rhodophytes, which inhabit similar environments and which are often confused with C. caldarium, are Galdieria sulphuraria and Cyanidioschyzan merolae.
E. mutabilis is frequently considered to be a useful indicator species of AMD pollution. Together with a second Euglena spp. (E. gracilis) it may form filamentous greenish-brown streamer structures in metal-rich streams of + pH 2 (Figure 9, Section 2.2). E. gracilis tends to be the more successful species in waters containing small concentrations of heavy metals, but the more heavy metal-tolerant E. mutabilis dominates in metal-rich acidic water courses.
6.4. Rotifera
Multicellular animal life tends to be very rare in extremely acidic environments; the most widely reported group are rotifers. Acid tolerant rotifers have a lower limit of about pH 2.0–2.4, and often have a wide pH range for growth. The most frequently observed species in AMD include Cephalodella hoodi, Elosa worallii, Philodina roseola, and some others.
7. Relationships Between Acidophilic Microorganisms
Acidophiles display a similar range and diversity of interactions as may be found in a "nonextreme" environment. One major contrast between extremely acidic and more "normal" environments is, however, the pivotal importance of chemolithotrophy as the major form of primary production in the former.
7.1. Competition
Acidophilic bacteria and archaea compete for communal substrates and energy sources. For example, At. thiooxidans, At. ferrooxidans, At. caldus, and A. acidophilum compete for sulfur and RISCs at temperatures between ~25 and 35 °C, while at 40–50 °C, the major potential sulfur-oxidizers are At. caldus and Gram-positive Sulfobacillus spp.. Similarly, iron oxidation at mesophilic temperatures may be mediated by L. ferrooxidans, At. ferrooxidans, F. acidophilum, or Ferroplasma spp.. The most successful species in a particular situation will be dictated by various microbial physiological (e.g., growth rates and substrate affinities) and environmental parameters (e.g., pH, heavy metal concentrations and total dissolved solids).
7.2. Mutualism
Associations between acidophilic microorganisms in which both partners derive benefit are widespread in extremely acidic environments. Mixed cultures of the iron oxidizer L. ferrooxidans and the sulfur-oxidizing At. caldus (or At. thiooxidans) tend to be more efficient at oxidizing pyrite than pure cultures of L. ferrooxidans alone, while neither of the sulfur oxidizers can solubilize pyrite when grown in pure culture. One explanation for this is that iron oxidation by L. ferrooxidans leads to the production of RISCs that this acidophile is unable to metabolize but that serve as an energy source for sulfur-oxidizers. Oxidation of ferrous iron, as noted in Eq. (4), is a proton-consuming reaction, which may cause the solution pH to rise above the optimum range of the iron-oxidizer. By oxidizing the RISCs produced as side-products of pyrite oxidation to sulfuric acid, the sulfur-oxidizers are able to maintain a lower more optimum pH.
Another mutualistic interaction that has been described for acidophilic microorganisms occurs between autotrophic and heterotrophic acidophiles, and is based on carbon flow (Figure 13). A significant proportion (~10–15%) of the carbon fixed by iron- and sulfur-oxidizing prokaryotes is released into the environment from both viable and dead cells. Acidophilic chemolithotrophs show variable, but sometimes quite acute, sensitivity to dissolved organic carbon (particularly small molecular weight organic acids) so that metabolism of these compounds by indigenous heterotrophic acidophiles essentially "detoxifies" the solution phase for the primary producers. In addition, the end products of chemolithotrophic metabolism (ferric iron and sulfate) can act as alternative terminal electron acceptors for some heterotrophic acidophiles (and for sulfur-metabolizing At. ferrooxidans) in oxygen-depleted zones (e.g., stream sediments, submerged tailings, inner cores of mineral spoil heaps). These in turn are reduced to ferrous iron and hydrogen sulfide, which are potential energy sources for the chemolithotrophs (Figure 14). Cycling of reduced and oxidized forms of iron and sulfur in juxtaposed aerobic and anaerobic environments is a feature of extremely acidic environments.
Figure 13. Carbon flow between autotrophic and heterotrophic acidophilic microorganisms Primary production in acidic environments may be powered by sunlight (phototrophy) or chemical oxidations (chemotrophy).
Figure 14. Biotransformations of iron and sulfur in extremely acidic environments Reduced forms of these elements (ferrous iron, RISCs) act as electron donors for chemolithotrophic prokaryotes in aerobic environments, while oxidized forms (ferric iron, sulfate) may be used as electron acceptors in anaerobic and microaerobic sites. Elemental sulfur may be used as electron donor or acceptor (depending on environmental conditions) by some thermo-acidophilic archaea.
7.3. Synergism
Interactions between two or more acidophiles that results in their complementary activities being more efficient than that of either microorganism acting alone has been described. An example is the oxidation of pyrite by mixed cultures of F. acidophilum and At. thiooxidans. Unlike autotrophic iron-oxidizers, F. acidophilum requires an organic carbon that At. thiooxidans may provide, while the chemolithotrophic sulfur oxidizer is dependent on the ongoing provision of RISCs produced by ferric iron attack on the sulfide mineral. Neither of these bacteria can oxidize pyrite in pure culture, but mixed cultures are highly efficient at so doing.
7.4. Ammensalism
Ammensalism refers to the repression of one or more species by toxins produced by another, and this can again be seen with some chemolithotrophic/heterotrophic acidophilic communities. As noted in Section 3, heterotrophic acidophiles vary in the sensitivities to hydrogen ions and some heavy metals (such as ferric iron). Acidocella spp. are, in general, more sensitive to both than are Acidiphilium spp.. Therefore, end metabolic products of acidophilic iron or sulfur oxidizers can suppress populations of more rapidly growing Acidocella spp. in favor of slower growing Acidiphilium spp.
7.5. Predation
Grazing of acidophilic bacteria by acidophilic/acid-tolerant protozoa and rotifers has been observed in environmental samples, and (in the case of protozoa) has been quantified under laboratory conditions (Figure 15). Acidophilic protozoa display preferential grazing of some acidophilic bacteria over others, which appears to be related to motility, formation of filaments and flocs, and the presence of potentially unpalatable storage compounds (e.g., elemental sulfur) within the bacterial population.
Figure 15. Scanning electron micrograph of an acidophilic protozoan (Cinetochilium sp.) grazing a mixed population of iron-oxidizing and heterotrophic bacteria in a laboratory culture (pH 1.8) containing pyritic coal.
8. Conclusions
Extremely acidic environments are fairly widespread on Earth, some resulting from geothermal and others from industrial (mainly mining) activities. Iron- and sulfur-oxidizing chemolithotrophic organisms play a very important role in these environments and sulfuric acid is usually the cause of the extreme acidity. Acidic environments are sources of primary productivity (carbon dioxide fixation) based on the energy released from inorganic oxidation-reduction reactions rather than radiation energy from sunlight. The ability of ferrous iron to serve as an electron donor under aerobic conditions and ferric iron as an electron acceptor under anaerobic conditions (iron cycling) is a feature of these acid environments made possible by the solubility of ferrous and ferric iron in acid solutions. Adding to interest in this field is that some of the high temperature, iron- and sulfur-energized, acidic environments have features that are similar to those thought to prevail during the earliest stages of the development of life on Earth.
Acidophilic microorganisms are faced with several metabolic challenges arising from their environment. Cytoplasmic pH values are near-neutral that means that adaptations to membrane transport and energy production process have had to be made to allow for the steep gradient in pH across the membrane. Many organic acids are fully protonated in low pH environments and when in this form they are able to pass through the cell membrane in an uncontrolled manner. Once they enter the near-neutral pH environment of the cytoplasm, these organic acids become dissociated and for this reason, many organic acids are toxic to acidophilic bacteria unless present at suitably low concentrations (see Ions Transport and Genetics of Acidophiles). As with most environments, highly acidic environments contain a complex web of primary producers and organisms that grow in close beneficial association with or that exploit the primary producers. The unique features associated with extremely acidic environments mean that they provide a rich source of biodiversity that is different from that found elsewhere on earth.
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Acid mine drainage (AMD): The sometimes highly acidic streams that drain from mining waste or coal storage piles and that are produced by the natural oxidation of sulfur-containing minerals to sulfuric acid.
Bioleaching: The solubilization of metals as a result of microbial activity, typically the conversion of an insoluble metal sulfide to a water-soluble metal sulfate.
Biooxidation: The removal of electrons from minerals by microorganisms resulting in their oxidation.
Chemolithotroph: A carbon dioxide-fixing organism that obtains its energy by the removal of electrons from reduced inorganic substances such as ferrous iron or reduced forms of sulfur and transfers these electrons to an electron acceptor like oxygen.
Exergonic: Producing energy that is available for work.
Exopolymer: A substance that is produced outside the cell wall of some organisms and that consists largely of polysaccharide material.
Mixotroph: An organism that is able to use a combination of carbon dioxide and organic sources of carbon.
RISC: A reduced inorganic sulfur compound.
Solfatara: Geothermally heated, sulfur-rich terrestrial ecosystems (hot springs, mudpots, and fumaroles).
Goebel B.M., Norris P.R., and Burton N.P. (2000). Acidophiles in biomining. Applied Microbial Systematics (ed. Fergus G. Priest and Michael Goodfellow), pp. 293–314. Dordrecht: Kluwer. [This chapter covers the acidophiles that are used for the commercial recovery of metals from ores, including how they may be identified using molecular techniques.]
Johnson D.B. (1998). Biodiversity and ecology of acidophilic microorganisms. FEMS Microbiology Ecology 27, 307–317. [A minreview on the diversity and ecological relationships found among acidophilic bacteria and archaea.]
Rawlings D.E. (1997). Biomining: Theory, Microbes and Industrial Processes. 302 pp. Berlin: Springer-Verlag. [This multiauthor book deals with the use of acidophiles in biomining and includes a section on acidophilic microorganisms, including their physiology and diversity.]
Wächtershäuser G. (1990). Evolution of the first metabolic cycles. Proceedings of the National Academy of Science (USA) 87, 200–204. [This is an article concerning the possibility of "pyrite-pulled" early metabolic reactions. It contains references to earlier related work.]
Biographical Sketch
Douglas Eric Rawlings was born in East London, South Africa in November 1950. He completed BSc Hons (1972) and PhD degrees (1976) at Rhodes University in Grahamstown, South Africa. After two years as a research officer at the Leather Industries Research Institute and four years as a lecturer at the University of the Witwatersrand, he moved to the University of Cape Town (1982) where he was promoted to an ad hominem chair as Professor of Microbiology in 1988. In July 1998, he took up his present appointment as Professor of Microbiology at the University of Stellenbosch.
The research of Professor Rawlings has mostly concerned the bacteria involved in the extraction of minerals from ores. He was involved in the initial development of a commercially successful process for the biooxidation of difficult-to-treat gold-bearing arsenopyrite ores. The bulk of his research has focused on the molecular biology of the biomining bacterium, Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans and more recently this work has been extended to include other biomining bacteria. The findings of this research have been published in over 80 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters. In 1997, he edited a book entitled Biomining: Microbes, Theory and Industrial Processes. He currently serves on the editorial board of the journals Applied and Environmental Microbiology and International Deterioration and Biodegradation, is General Secretary of the Royal Society of South Africa, and has served several terms on the council of the South African Society for Microbiology. Professor Rawlings is a life fellow and a distinguished teacher of the University of Cape Town, a recipient of a silver medal from the South African Society for Microbiology, the PanLab's award from the Society for Industrial Microbiology (USA), and is a fellow of the Royal Society of South Africa and a founder member of the South African Academy of Science.
David Barrie Johnson was born in New Tredegar, South Wales, in March 1954. He obtained a BSc (Hons) in Biochemistry and Soil Science from the University of Wales, Bangor in 1975 and a PhD (also from UWB) in 1979. He joined the academic staff at UWB as a demonstrator in 1977 and was appointment as a lecturer in 1979. In 1994, he was promoted to Senior Lecturer in the School of Biological Sciences at UWB.
Barrie Johnson's research activities have been in the field of environmental microbiology. In particular, he and his research team have been concerned with the microbiology of extremely acidic environments, both from pure and applied perspectives. His work has taken him to mining areas and geothermal sites in different parts of the world, including Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, and the Caribbean Island of Montserrat. A major interest involves studying the biodiversity of acidophilic microorganisms, and he and his team have been very successful in isolating and characterizing novel acidophiles from natural and anthropogenic environments, in elucidating how these microorganisms with each other in nature. The applied aspects of his research include the use of acidophiles to accelerate mineral dissolution by oxidative and reductive mechanisms and investigating the use of these microorganisms to remediate acidic wastewaters. Outside of UWB, Barrie Johnson has worked at the Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory, USA and has lectured at universities in many different countries. He is currently serving on the editorial boards of Biotechnology Letters and Resource and Environmental Biotechnology. He has 90 publications as book chapters and in scientific journals.
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Bullock County, Alabama
BALDWIN, Col P. B.
Passengers over the Montgomery and Eufaula Railroad Thursday night brought the sad intelligence of the sudden demise of Col. P. B. Baldwin, of Bullock county, on Wednesday night. The physicians who were immediately summoned ascribed the cause of his death to apoplexy, the supposition, however, was the Col Balwin was poisoned by eating a considerable quantity of pickles late in the evening. Mr. Jos Rainer, of Union Springs, who also ate some of the same kind of pickles, felt their effects, and is life was only saved by emetics being immediately administered. (Birmingham Iron Age, Birmingham, Ala, Dec 3, 1874 - Transcribed by Veneta McKinney)
Bainbridge, Ga., Sept 5 - Mrs. Sara Elizabeth Bethune, 92, of Bainbridge, formerly of Union Springs, Ala., Greenville, S. C. and Macon died here early Monday after a short illness.
Children surviving are S. J. Bethune, Montgomery; A. J. Bethune, Clayton, Ala; Mrs. R. C. Branscomb, Union Springs, and Mrs. J. M. Nix, Bainbridge; also 16 grandchildren, including Mrs. P. B. Teal, Bainbridge; 14 great-grandchildren, and one great, great grandchild.
She was a member of the Presbyterian church and widow of a prominent middle Alabama planter. (Macon Telegraph, Macon, GA., Sept 6, 1932 - Transcribed by Veneta McKinney
BLUE, Mrs. HECTOR
Elba, Jan. 22. – Mrs. Hector Blue died yesterday and the body was taken this morning to Inverness, Bullock county, for burial in the family burying ground near that place. Mrs. Blue was 74 years of age and had been in feeble health for some time. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church. Her husband, H. Blue, and daughter, Miss Minnie, survive her. Source: Montgomery Advertiser (Montgomery, AL) Sunday, 23 Jan. 1910; transcribed by FoFG mz
Capt. John S. Burch, a gallant old Confederate veteran died at Columbia, Ala., December 16th at the ripe old age of 77 year. He was a captain of the Thirty-fourth Alabama regiment Company I. He fought four years in the civil war and received one wound through the right shoulder. After the war he engaged in extensive farming in Russell county, Ala. for several years. He was then elected sheriff of Russell county, which he served eight years, after which he moved to Bullock county where he still engaged in farming. About seven years ago he retired from farming and visited his children.
He is survived by his wife and ten children, six daughters and four sons. His sons are T G. Burch, of Hurtsboro, Ala.; B. W. Burch, of Midway, Ala.; B. F, and Jno. C. Burch, of Montgomery, Ala. His daughters are Mrs. A. E. Brooks, of Macon, Ga.; Mrs. S. R. O'Neal, of Pensacola, Fla,; Mrs. C. S. Mayes, of Columbia, Ala.; Mrs. A. C. Morton,or Midway, Ala.; Mrs. Jula Bath, and Mrs. Maggie Detwilder, of Montgomery, Ala. He also has five grandsons and one granddaughter In Macon, Messrs. J. B., J. S. W. C. and T. B. Brooks, and Miss Maggie Brooks.
The funeral took place at the family burial grounds at Sealy, Ala,, yesterday at 10 o'clock from his former home, "None knew him but to love, none knew him but to praise." Source: Date: 1909-12-19; Paper: Macon Telegraph; Submitted by Barb Ziegenmeyer.
Union Springs, Ala., Jan. 21 - (Special) - D. A. Cameron, aged Confederate Veteran, died at his home at Bethel near here this morning. (Source: Montgomery Advertiser, Montgomery, Ala, January 22, 1929 - Transcribed by Veneta McKinney)
Mrs. D. G. Blackburn has gone to Union Springs, Ala. to be in attendance upon the funeral of her great uncle, the late Mr. John Carmichael, which will take place this afternoon. (The Ocala Evening Star, Ocala, Fla., Sept 11, 1915)
At Union Springs on last Friday about noon, Carrie Christian, colored was found dead in the field of Mr. F. C. Hall. Vernon Courier, Lamar County AL, October 22, 1891 - Transcribed by Veneta McKinney
COWAN, Mrs. J. G.
AGED WOMAN DIES IN UNION SPRINGS - Funeral Services Will Be Held Wednesday Afternoon for Mrs. J. G. COWAN - News has been received here of the death of Mrs. J. G. Cowan, widow of the late Major James G. Cowan, at the home of her niece, Mrs. Eva Haynes, in Union Springs yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Major and Mrs. Cowan made their home in Montgomery for many years until the death of Maj. Cowan several years ago, when she moved to her old home in Union Springs. During their residence in Montgomery, Major and Mrs. Cowan made many friends who will be grieved to learn of her death. They took a leading part in the activities of the First Presbyterian Church of this city, of which they were for many years consistent and faithful members.
Mrs. Cowan was 81 years of age and the larger part of her life was spent in Montgomery. Besides her niece, Mrs. Haynes, with whom she made her home for the past few years, she is survived by several other nieces and nephews. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the First Presbyterian Church in Union Springs and internement will be in Union Springs. - (Source: Montgomery Advertiser, Montgomery, Ala. March 14, 1929 - Transcribed by Veneta McKinney)
Union Springs, Ala., Oct 19 - Mrs. Mary Jane Cowan, one of the oldest residents of this community, who died Friday morning, was buried in Oakhill Cemetery Saturday afternoon. She was the wife of the late Dr. Daniel Cowan, who died several years ago. She is survived by her sons, J. G. Cowan of Montgomery, Sid Cowan of Birmingham, Dr. S. C. Cowan and P. L. Cowan of Union Springs, and a daughter, Mrs. S. M. Willborn, of Union Springs. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. R. E. Bell of Birmingham, assisted by Rev. F. C. Crosby, of the Presbyterian Church of this city. (Montgomery Advertiser, Montgomery, AL, Oct. 20, 1912 - Transcribed by Veneta McKinney)
MR. ROBERT EVANS, a good citizen of this county, who lives near the Montgomery line, met his death in a very singular manner of Wednesday of last week. he had been employed in hauling seed cotton and was returning with an empty wagon, when his team suddenly took fright, throwing him forward over the end of the wagon, the projecting handle, used in raising the front gate of the wagon, striking him in the abdomen, while his hands barely touched the double-tree below. Unable to extricate himself, he hung helpless in this position until the now thoroughly frightened mules had run some distance. A negro man, who assisted in hauling, finally succeeded in stopping the team and releasing Mr. EVANS from his painful position. Mr. E. was severally injured internally and he died the next day. He was a useful and consistent member of the M. E. Church and leaves a wife and five small children to mourn his loss. - [Union Springs Pantagraph] Vernon Clipper, Lamar County AL, October 3, 1879 - Transcribed by Veneta McKinney
Dr. William S. Harris died at Union Springs. He was a physician in high standing. Marion County News, Marion County AL, May 20, 1897 - Transcribed by Veneta McKinney
HARDIN, GEO. L., Sr.
Geo. L. Hardin, Sr., aged 70, died at his home in Union Springs, Alabama Thursday night. He was born in Stewart county, Georgia and was a well known resident of both Alabama and Georgia. He is survived by his wife, Dixie McLendon Harden, four daughters, Mrs. Nathan Smith, Rutherford, Alabama; Mrs. E. L. Blackburn, Tallahassee, Florida; Miss Elizabeth Harden, Union Springs, Alabama; Miss Louise Harden, New Orleans, Louisiana, and three sons, George, Jr., Union Springs, Clifford, Union Springs, and J. O. Harden Montgomery, Alabama; a brother, Will Harden, Bascom, Florida, and a sister, Mrs. George Sapp, Cusseta, Georgia. Funeral services were held yesterday morning at 11 o'clock and interment was at Oak Hill cemetery, Union Springs, Alabama. (Source: Columbus Daily Enquirer [Columbus, Georgia] Sept. 3, 1939 - Transcribed by Dena Whitesell)
Union Springs, Ala., Jan. 1 - Mrs. Minnie Johnson, one of the most beloved residents of this city died about ten o'clock Wednesday night after a short illness, at the home of Miss Frankie Mabson where she has resided since the death of her husband, Mr. Walter Johnson, a few months ago.
She is survived by two half sisters, Mrs. Thurston of Elba and Mrs. Foster of Dickinson, Ala., and one brother Mr. John Foster of this city. Funeral services were held at the home of Miss Mabson Thursday afternoon and interment made in Oak Hill Cemetery. (Montgomery Advertiser, Montgomery AL., Jan. 2, 1920 - Transcribed by Veneta McKinney)MCMILLAN, MRS. S. M.
Union Springs, Ala., Dec. 18 - Mrs. S. M. McMillan, prominent resident of Union Springs died this morning at her home here.
She was born in Bulloch county, Ala., the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Sellars.
Mrs. McMillan is survived by three daughters, Mrs. H. K. Stewart and Mrs. Jere Boyd, of Montgomery, and Mrs. Guy Rutledge of Northport, Ala; four sons, C. F. McMillan of Union Springs, Walter McMillan of Akron, Ohio; Fred McMillan, of Los Angeles and Leon McMillan of Columbus, and two brothers, Dr. W. A. Sellars and W. L. Sellars of Montgomery.
Funeral serves will be conducted Saturday morning at 10 o'clock in Union Springs. The rev. Mr. Parnell of the local Presbyterian church officiating. (Columbus Daily Enquirer, Columbus, Ga., Dec. 19, 1936 - Transcribed by Veneta McKinney)MOSELEY, L. MARION
Union Springs, Ala, Jan. 8 - L. Marion Moseley, prominent Union Springs attorney, died Wednesday in a hospital in Montgomery. He was a member of one of state's best known families. He is survived by a widow and two children. A son resides in New York. (Columbus Daily Enquirer, Columbus, Ga., Jan. 9, 1931 - Transcribed by Veneta McKinney)PATTERSON, MRS. DALLAS
Union Springs, Ala., June 16 - The funeral services of Mrs. Dallas Patterson were held this afternoon and the remains were laid to rest in Oak Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Patterson died yesterday afternoon after an illness of several months. She is survived by five daughters and a son; Will Patterson of Thompson, Mrs. A. J. Moncrief, Mrs. Bethune McLean, Miss Lillian Patterson, Catherine and Elizabeth Patterson of Union Springs. (Montgomery Advertiser, Montgomery, AL, June 27, 1913 - Transcribed by Veneta McKinney)
ANOTHER FRATRICIDE. - At Union Springs, Alabama, a few days ago, Augustus Paulk, after breakfasting with his brother, Thomas A. Paulk, at the residence of their mother, left the house, and returning shortly afterward with a double-barreled gun, and entering a room in which Thos. was quietly conversing with another brother, said, `You have threatened to kill me; I will kill you first,' and, leveling his piece, fired, killing the former instantly. The murderer and his wife then fled and effected his escape. The two brothers had previously quarreled. It is stated that no less than three out of six brothers have come to an untimely end. [Douglas Monthly, Rochester, N.Y., May 1861 - Contributed by a Friend of Free Genealogy]
Henry Robinson, the negro murderer who cruelly murdered an old negro man named Adam Owen, in Bullock county last June was hanged at Union Springs, Ala on 4th Inst. Robinson was given a fair and impartial trial before twelve of his countrymen as jurors, and they returned a verdict of guilty and fixed the penalty of death by handing. the sentence set apart the 7th Oct as the day for the execution but the Gov. granted a respite of thirty days. Robinson met his fate cool and undaunted, protesting to the last moment that the killing was wholly accidental. (Marion Herald, Marion County, AL, Nov 17, 1887 - Transcribed by Veneta McKinney)
The subject of this sketch was born in Columbus, Ga. in 1843. Later he moved to Salem, Ala. where he resided at the outbreak of the Civil War. Enlisting as a private at the beginning of the trouble he served the entire four years as a Confederate. He was wounded in the battle of Bull Run. Shortly after the close of the war he moved to Union Springs, Ala where he was married to Miss Suell of that place.
About 1867 he moved to Marshall, Texas and entered the employ of the Texas and Pacific Railway Co and later was employed by the International Great Northern Rail Road in whose employ he remained for thirty years and covered the entire system. A part of this time he resided in Galveston and Houston, Texas. During this time he lost his wife, and was later married to Miss Thiza Wright of Harrisburg, Texas, whom he also laid to rest before leaving Texas.
He came to Welsh to reside about four years ago, where he has since been a familiar figure, winning many friends to whom he was known as "Uncle Shearer." He was an active and enthusiastic Mason, and requested that his body be laid to rest in the Masonic lot. He was a member of the Congregational Church here, and came into the Presbyterian Church by letter two years ago. He was devoted to the church, loyal to her principles, and faithful to her services.
He died peacefully about three o'clock Saturday morning, August 16th, 1913, at the home of his niece, Mrs. R. S. Greer, and was buried from the Presbyterian Church, and laid to rest with Masonic honors Sunday morning. "Blessed as the dead who die in the Lord." - A Friend (The Rice Belt Journal, Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La, August 22, 1913)
Union Springs, Ala., May 30 - Miss Lallie Toney died here Monday after a long illness. She was the daughter of the late Col. E. W. Toney and comes from one of the most beloved families of the town. Miss Toney is survived by two sisters, Misses Mary E. and Georgia R. Toney, a brother Tennille Toney, an aunt, Miss Lizzie Rutherford, and four nieces, Mrs. W. C. Lake of Meridian, Miss, Mrs. Pettus Smith of Calhoun, Ala, and Mrs. W. A. Paisley of Hattiesburg, Miss., and Mrs. J. C. Freeman of Albany, Ga. The remains will be laid to rest tomorrow in the family burying ground at Oak Hill Cemetery. (Montgomery Advertiser, Montgomery, AL., May 31, 1916 - Transcribed by Veneta McKinney)TONEY, TENNILLE
Tennille Toney, 68, well known Union Springs, Ala man died Monday morning at 3:10 o'clock at the city hospital, after an illness of three weeks.
Mr. Toney was visiting his lifelong friends, S. A. Bethune, 703 Broadway, when his illness caused his removal to the hospital. Mr. Toney had visited in Columbus on numerous occasions and had endeared himself to a host of friends who learn of his death with sincere regret. He was a member of the First Presbyterian church.
Surviving him are four nieces, Mrs. Earnestine Smith, of Montgomery, Ala; Mrs. Will Lake and Mrs. Mamie B. Paisley, of Birmingham, Ala and Mrs. Jack Freeman, of Albany, Ga., and several great-nieces and great-nephews.
The funeral party will leave the Britton & Dobbs mortuary, 1114 first avenue, Tuesday morning at 7:30 o'clock by private conveyance for Union Springs, Ala.
Funeral services be held Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock at the graveside in Oak cemetery at Union Springs, with Rev. Sam Wilson conducting. (Columbus Daily Enquirer, Columbus GA., August 13, 1935 - Transcribed by Veneta McKinney)
WALTERS, Son of HANDY
BOILED IN MOLASSES - Union Springs, Dec. 14 – Handy Walters and his 19-year old son were last night engaged at their home hear here in boiling cane syrup in a huge old-fashioned molasses kettle. The boy was leaving over the kettle to sniff the aroma, which grew more and more welcome as the cane juice thickened into molasses, when suddenly his balance was lost and he tumbled heard foremost into the boiling liquid. He was taken literally preserved to death, and though alive, he soon breathed his last in great agony. Vernon Courier, Lamar County AL, December 19, 1889 - Transcribed by Veneta McKinneyWILLIAMS, MISS MARY
Union Springs, Ala, June 19 - Miss Mary Williams, of this city, died at the home of her brother in El Paso, Texas last night after an illness of a few weeks. The remains will be brought to Union Springs for interment. Miss Williams was very much beloved by a large circle of friends. (Montgomery Advertiser, Montgomery, AL, June 20, 1920 - Transcribed by Veneta McKinney)
She Had Been Ill Quite A While - Funeral And Interment At Union Springs, Ala Saturday Morning
Mrs. Ossie K. Wilson died this morning at 3:15 o'clock, at her home, 331 Twelfth street, after being ill for quite a long while. She was about 35 years of age and was the widow of Mr. W. H. Wilson, of Union Springs, Ala. who died about two years ago.
Mrs. Wilson was a member of the First Baptist Church at Union Springs and was a thoroughly devout and consecrated Christian woman, whose many deeds of pity and kindness will be sadly missed by those who had the pleasure of her acquaintance. In all her associations with neighbors and friends, she was kindly in disposition and cheerful in assistance and her death will be sincerely regretted by all.
The deceased lady leaves one little girl, Irene; two sisters, Mrs. E. C. Dawson of Columbus, and Miss Mapel Kennedy, of Kinston, N.C. and one brother, Mr. W. T. Kendrick, of Oklahoma. She also leaves her mother, Mrs. D. W. Cooper, of Kinston, N. C.
The remains were carried to Union Springs, Ala this afternoon, where the funeral will be held Saturday morning at 10:30 o'clock, and interment will be in the cemetery at that place.
The Columbus relatives of the deceased, as well as those in other places, have the sympathy of their many friends in their bereavement. (Columbus Ledger, Columbus, GA., Feb. 17, 1911 - Transcribed by Veneta McKinney)
Mrs. W. C. Wilson of Union Springs, Ala died Friday evening at 9:15 o'clock after a brief illness.
She married Captain W. C. Wilson in 1859, she was Miss Orddie Battie, daughter of the late Colonel and Mrs. Henry Battle of North Carolina. She was very prominent in Alabama, Georgia and North Carolina, and was a member of the Daughters of the Confederacy, Daughters of the American Revolution, and Woman's Missionary Society of the Baptist church. She was 87 years old. Her husband, Capt. Wilson, died in March 1925, he was among the first settlers of Union Springs, Ala.
Mrs. Wilson is survived by five daughters, Mrs. L. P. Dowdell, Columbus; Mrs. J. S. B. Crossman, Columbus; Mrs. Claude L. McMillan, Cordele, Ga., Mrs. Edmond Cardlett, Midway, Ala; Miss Mitte Wilson, Union Springs; two sons, Senator James Nesbit Wilson, Sneed, Fla., and Walter C. Wilson, Union Springs, Ala; a sister, Mrs. P. B. Vann, Union Springs, Ala and a brother-in-law, J. T. Wilson, Dothan, Ala. (Columbus Daily Enquirer, Columbus, Ga., Aug 16, 1925 - Transcribed by Veneta McKinney)
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MLB Pick & Betting Previews- Chicago White Sox vs Detroit Tigers
Money Line: Chicago +115 Detroit -125
Total Line: 7
The Chicago White Sox and the Detroit Tigers kick-off a three-game weekend series at Comerica Park this Friday night with Game 1 of this AL Central clash. The first pitch is set for 7:05 p.m. (ET) and the game will be broadcast nationally on the MLB Network.
Chicago wraps-up a three-game set with Cleveland this Thursday before heading to Detroit and with a win can raise its current 12-12 record over .500 for the start of this series. The White Sox have actually played better on the road this season with a 7-4 record in 11 road games. The total has stayed 'under' in 13 of their 24 games.
The White Sox continue to struggle at the plate with a .239 team batting average so they will look to Jake Peavy as their starter to get this series off to a strong start. He has gone the distance in his last two starts to raise his record to 3-1 while boasting a 1.67 ERA. The right-hander is 3-2 against Detroit with an ERA of 3.58.
Detroit will get a day off before Friday night's game after splitting a pair of games with Kansas City. The Tigers are also 12-12 on the year but just 3-7 in their last 10 games. Despite the disappointing start, they remain just one game in back of Cleveland for the lead in the division. Detroit is 5-4 on the road and 7-8 at home. The total has also stayed 'under' in 13 of 24 games.
The Tigers have had their inconsistencies at the plate as well with a high-powered lineup that has produced 105 runs, which is ranked seventh in the AL. They will go with Drew Smyly as their starter for Friday night. He also brings a hot hand to this matchup with 1.23 ERA in his first four MLB starts, while giving-up no more than one earned run in any of those games.
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The White Sox are 6-2 in their last eight games on the road and 5-1 in Peavy's last six starts. The total has gone 'over' in five of their last seven games.
The Tigers are 1-5 in their last six home games but 10-3 in their last 13 games played on a Friday. The total has gone 'over' in six of their last eight games.
Head-to-head, Chicago is 7-20 in the last 27 meetings overall and 0-4 in its last four trips to Detroit. The total has gone 'over' in 10 of the last 14 games at Comerica Park.
Both starters come into this game in excellent form, but stick with the veteran to upstage the rookie as the White Sox snap their four-game losing streak in Detroit with the win. Chicago 3 Detroit 2


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One night in Los Angeles...
To all, thank you for the comments. I went and checked the map and did see that Redondo Beach is a bit farther from LA and Bev Hills than I anticipated. We will probably go into the city in the afternoon and then head to dinner straight from there to avoid missing our reservation.
We have no particular food that we want to try, just want a memorable experience! I haven't heard of Melisse - I'll check that out!
One night in Los Angeles...
Ken, not super familiar with the area but will be staying in a hotel at Redondo Beach (a suburb of LA, I think?) and travel to where ever in L.A. or Beverly Hills for dinner. Is WP24 Wylie Dufresne's restaurant?


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Enough with the Park Foundation nonsense already
But perhaps the other "left-wing fringe groups" (EID's phrase) funded by the foundation betray more sinister goals? Well, a list is publicly available (tinyurl.com/6vggccp), and here are a few: Family and Children's Services of Ithaca, United Way of Tomkins County, Humane Society of the United States and the National Gallery of Art.
Oh, the horror.
Somehow, the Rockefellers also seem to have gotten dragged into the conspiracy—apparently there is a family connection between the Rockefellers and John Adams of the National Resource Defense Council, a recipient of Park money. It seems the "Adams-Rockefeller orbit" lies at the heart of the supposed back-room anti-gas-drilling syndicate.
And? The Rockefellers—a Republican dynasty dating to the day when the GOP followed in the footsteps of Teddy Roosevelt rather than Rush Limbaugh—have been famed philanthropists for generations, with major beneficiaries as diverse as the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Colonial Williamsburg, the University of Chicago, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Hospital, Palisades Parkway and the American Farmland Trust.
Oooooh, that Rockefeller money is scary.
Admittedly, the Rockefeller fortune originated with John D., as ruthless a rogue as ever graced the corridors of the Gilded Age, who built up his company Standard Oil (note the irony), using methods that were, to put it kindly, ethically questionable. But EID Marcellus scarcely seems inclined to think present-day money can be evaluated in terms of its ancestry; on the contrary, a recent post laments that the wealth amassed by the "hard-working honorable first generation" of Parks has lost its virtue, being passed on to the "spoiled" second and third generations, who squander it on environmentalists.
If you think we've wandered pretty far afield from the topic of natural gas drilling, we agree.
The Park Foundation Conspiracy, in the end, boils down to nothing more than the fact that the Park Foundation funds opponents of hydro-fracking, while EID supports hydro-fracking. Disseminating the talking point that we should follow the money back to the Park Foundation, as though it takes us to some den of iniquity, merely creates a cloud of senseless suspicion that demonizes those who oppose gas drilling by tying them around the neck of a scapegoat, rather than addressing their arguments in the court of reason.
Dear Editors
Just take a walk over to TRR's news article about the Poll on shale/frac'ing/drilling, to see an anonymous poster who hides behind a Virginian, "founding father", name, to see him rant against the Park Foundation, calling "it's" views, "elitist and narrow minded", and, calling Cornell University, a "bastion of buffoonery", with no further explanation or reason. This would seem to be the poor fellow's feelings about higher education in general, but, especially,when the professors oppose shale drilling and frac'ing. I also think back to the way he ALWAYS attacks Janette Barth, in that same, sophmoric, manner.
EID folks like Tom Shepstone, ALWAYS seem to be pandering to the low brow, taking every opportunity to stoop to mini mock their opposition. A recent example by Mr. Shepstone was when he referred to The Delaware Riverkeeper Network, if I remember correctly, as "The Delaware RiverCreeper". Think of how they write about Jim Northrup, Helen and David Slottje, the Delaware River Basin Commission, and anyone who successfully stands up to them.
Even our PADEP Secretary Krancer, without provocation, compared the State of Delaware to the "tail of a dog", and said it even smelled like a "tail of a dog". He was never held accountable for this outburst.
What a bunch of enlightened adults.