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An actuary report on the ASG Employees Retirement Fund says the current contribution levels by employer and employee to the pension plan is "sufficient" to pay for benefits of the fund and administrative costs.
The actuary report, by U.S. based Sage View Consultant Group is included in the ASGERF Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for fiscal year 2011—from Oct. 1, 2010 through Sept. 30, 2011.
"In our professional opinion, the employer policy contribution rate of 8% of total pay, in conjunction with employee contribution of 3% of pay, is sufficient to support the benefits of the fund and administrative costs and achieve financing objective ... for the 2011-2012 fiscal year," says the actuary's certification letter.
Information in the annual financial report states that the Retirement Fund includes 4,461 active employee participants and 1,729 retirees and beneficiaries. Additionally, total retirement benefits paid out in the last fiscal year was $18 million, an increase of 18% from FY 2011.
Additionally, employers contributed $7.47 million ($7,474,397) and members contributed $2.91 million ($2,918,502) for FY 2011. Net assets held in trust were $181.7 million as of Sept. 30, 2011.
Employers contributing to the Fund in addition to ASG include semi autonomous agencies as well as the American Samoa Visitor's Bureau, the Retirement Fund office, Feleti Barstow Public Library and the Development Bank of American Samoa.
According to the report, all employee contributions are used to reduce the normal cost liability before the employer's required contribution rate is calculated.
The audit report also says that in FY 2011, the board approved a 4% cost of living adjustment, or COLA, to all retirees, who retired on or prior to Sept. 30, 2008 and this is an increase of 2% from the prior year COLA.
The report also provides the names of the Retirement Fund board of trustees: Aleki Sene Sr. (chairman); Fanene Morris Scanlan (vice chair); Magalei Logovi'i (secretary); Lt. Gov. Faoa Aitofele Sunia (member); and Brant Judy (member).
The Senate has long called for the administration to either submit new appointees or re-nominate current board members because all of their terms have long expired. It remains to be seen if the governor will submit new names or re-appoint current members before he leaves office.
Luatua Filosouaiga F.P. Ta'afua is executive director of the Retirement Fund Office while Caroline Wendt is the assistant executive director.


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Background: The aim of hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) is to eradicate microscopic residual tumor after radical surgical tumor excision in patients with peritoneal carcinomatosis. The common use of antineoplastic agents such as mitomycin C, doxorubicin, or oxaliplatin with hyperthermia fails to eradicate tumors in a significant subset of patients, and alternative approaches to target chemoresistant cells are needed. The induction of reactive oxygen species (ROS) by inhibiting the critical detoxification enzyme superoxide dismutase (SOD) during hyperthermia is an appealing approach to induce death of residual cancer cells.
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Front Matter for Volume 14161416 (2011); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/v1416.frontmatterView Description Hide Description
Preface: 15th International Conference on Narrow Gap Systems (NGS15)1416(2011); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3671684View Description Hide Description
A History of Narrow Gap Semiconductors and Systems: from Graphite to Graphene1416(2011); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3671685View Description Hide Description
A brief review of developments in narrow gap semiconductors and structures is provided based on tracing emphases in materials, physics and devices through the series of conferences bearing that designation (or some variant of it).
First‐Principles Study of Surface States of1416(2011); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3671686View Description Hide Description
is a topological insulator with time reversal symmetry possessing a single Dirac cone at a given surface. The surface states of topological insulators play a critical role in exotic physical phenomena and their applications. We investigate the surface states of thin films of (111) using density‐functional theory including spin‐orbit coupling. Considering one to six quintuple layers (QLs) of films, we identify the surface states from calculated band structures using the decay length of the surface states and electron density plots. We show that the films of 1 and 2 QLs are too thin to hold the surface states protected topologically, and that for thicker films bands identified as surface states at Γ̄ lose their surface‐state features away from Γ̄. This method can be applied to other topological insulators.
Spin Polarization Phenomena and Pseudospin Quantum Hall Ferromagnetism in the HgTe Quantum Well1416(2011); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3671687View Description Hide Description
The parallel field of a full spin polarization of the electron gas in a conduction band of the HgTe quantum well was obtained from the magnetoresistance by three different ways in a zero and quasi‐classical range of perpendicular field component B⊥. In the quantum Hall range of B⊥ the spin polarization manifests in anticrossings of magnetic levels, which were found to strongly nonmonotonously depend on B⊥.
Effect of Electron‐electron Interaction on Surface Transport in Three Dimensional Topological Insulators1416(2011); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3671688View Description Hide Description
We study the effect of electron‐electron interaction on the temperature dependence of surface charge transport in three dimensional topological insulators. In conventional two dimensional materials at small temperatures, in the absence of umklapp scattering, the presence or absence of dependence in the resistivity is found to depend on the Fermi surface geometry‐ whether it is concave or convex and whether it is simply or multiply connected. In the recently discovered three‐dimensional topological insulators such as and the Fermi surface of the two dimensional surface states, owing to hexagonal warping, changes shape from convex to concave as a function of energy. Electron‐electron interaction is therefore expected to affect the resistivity in these materials differently at different values of the Fermi energy. The expected behavior along with suggestions for experiments are presented.
Optical Excitation of Graphene, Population Inversion, and Terahertz Lasing1416(2011); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3671689View Description Hide Description
We overview effects associated with the optical (infrared) pumping of graphene. Different scenarios of the photogenerated electrons and holes electron relaxation are considered.
Coherent Phonons in Carbon Nanotubes and Graphene1416(2011); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3671690View Description Hide Description
We develop a theory for generation and detection of coherent phonons in graphene and carbon nanotubes. Coherent phonons are generated via phonon interactions with photogenerated carriers. Electronic states are treated in an extended tight binding model while phonon modes are treated using valence force field models. The amplitude for each coherent phonon mode satisfies a driven oscillator equation with a driving function that depends on the photoexcited carrier distributions.
Electron Spin Alignment in InSb Type‐II Quantum Dots in an InAs Matrix1416(2011); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3671691View Description Hide Description
Electronic spin polarization up to 100 % has been observed in type‐II narrow‐gap heterostructures with InSb quantum dots in an InAs matrix via investigation of circular‐polarized photoluminescence at external magnetic field applied in Faraday geometry. Energy spectrum of holes confined in monolayer scale InSb/InAs quantum well is calculated using tight‐binding approach. The observed effect is explained in terms of strong Zeeman splitting of electrons in InAs matrix due to their large intrinsic g‐factor and corresponding optical transition selection rules. Temperature dependence of polarization degree well fit obtained data providing its experimental verification of suggested model.
Determination of Spin‐Orbit Coefficients and Phase Coherence Times in InGaAs/InAlAs Quantum Wells1416(2011); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3671692View Description Hide Description
We report the determination of the intrinsic spin‐orbit interaction (SOI) parameters and phase coherence times for quantum wells (QWs) from the analysis of the weak antilocalization (WAL) measurements at dilution temperatures. We find that the Dresselhaus SOI is mostly negligible in this system and that the intrinsic parameters for the Rashba effect, is determined quantitatively to be where is the sheet carrier density. We also provide the values of the phase coherent time extracted from the WAL analysis and the transport mobility μ obtained from the Hall and Shubnikov‐de Haas (SdH) measurements.
Rashba Effect in Non‐Magnetic InGaAs/GaAsSb Resonant Tunneling Diodes Enhanced By Transverse Magnetic Field1416(2011); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3671693View Description Hide Description
A large Rashba splitting enhanced by an in‐plane magnetic field is observed in non‐magnetic InGaAs/GaAsSb/InGaAs resonant tunneling diodes over a wide range of temperatures. The current resonances split by the Rashba effect reveal peak to valley ratios up to 2.5:1, the energy spacing between the split peaks reaches values up to 30 meV at The observed peak splitting is robust and can be observed at temperatures as high as The largest Rashba parameter determined from the split peak positions is This value is consistent with literature values reported for InGaAs based devices.
A New Generation of Interband Cascade Lasers1416(2011); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3671694View Description Hide Description
We report on recent antimonide‐based type‐II interband cascade lasers emitting at wavelengths from 3 μm to 5.5 μm, which display pulsed threshold current densities at 300 K as low as Narrow ridge devices yield CW operation to Up to 158 mW of cw power and up to 13.5 % wallplug efficiency are observed at room temperature.
Two Dimensional Integration of Ring Cavity Surface Emitting Quantum Cascade Lasers1416(2011); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3671695View Description Hide Description
The continual improvements over the last fifteen years have made quantum cascade lasers reliable and versatile light sources in the mid infrared and the terahertz spectral regions. In this work we present our latest results regarding the implementation of these light sources for forming broad band emitting two‐dimensional laser arrays. A spectral tuning range of around the centered wavelength of 8.2 μm could be shown.
Quantum Dot IR Photodetectors and Solar Cells Enhanced by Built‐in Charge1416(2011); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3671696View Description Hide Description
Electron transitions in the IR range, which correspond to transitions in the narrow bandgap semiconductors, are also realized in quantum‐dot structures. Quantum‐dot optoelectronic devices, which can replace devices based on narrow bandgap semiconductors, provide more flexibility for nanoscale engineering of photoelectron kinetics as well as improving coupling to IR radiation. Here, we report on radical improvement of quantum‐dot solar cells and quantum‐dot infrared photodetectors provided by Quantum dots with Built‐In Charge (Q‐BIC). We observed a 50% increase in the photovoltaic efficiency of n‐doped Q‐BIC solar cells with ∼ 6 electrons per dot. In this cell, the short circuit current density increases up to compared with in an undoped cell, without deterioration of the open circuit voltage. We also observed ∼25 times increase of the photoresponse of Q‐BIC IR photodetector when the built‐in charge increases from 1 electron to 6 electrons per dot.
High Operability Long Wavelength Infrared Focal Plane Array Base on Type‐II InAs/GaSb Superlattice1416(2011); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3671697View Description Hide Description
Fabrication and characterization of a high performance long wavelength infrared type‐II superlattice focal plane array are described. The FPA performs imaging at a continous rate of Each pixel has pitch of 18μm with a fill factor of 71.31%. It demonstrates excellent operability of 95.8% and 97.4% at 81 and 68K operation temperature. The external quantum efficiency is ∼81% without any antireflective coating. Using F/2 optics and an integration time of 0.13ms, the FPA exhibits an NEDT as low as 27 and 19mK at operating temperatures of 81 and 68K respectively.
New Approaches to Direct Bandgap III‐V Materials for LWIR Detector Applications1416(2011); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3671698View Description Hide Description
Infrared (IR) detector materials based on III‐V semiconductors are an affordable alternative to HgCdTe, which is the current material of choice for most high performance IR focal plane array systems fielded in the Army. Based on the assumption that III‐V compounds do not have an inherently small bandgap enabling operation out to 10 μm, the long wave infrared (LWIR) range, there has been substantial research investment in superlattice (SL) approaches. For this reason, quantum structures such as quantum well IR photodetectors (QWIPs) and type‐II strained‐layer superlattices (SLS) are grown to take advantage of confinement effects and to induce an effective bandgap in the desired range. The drawbacks of these approaches include inherently low quantum efficiencies and operating temperature for QWIPs, and very short minority carrier lifetimes for SLS detectors. In this presentation, we will discuss approaches for developing III‐V, direct bandgap, dilute N and Bi alloys grown by molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) for LWIR applications.
Negative‐Band‐Gap Quantum Dots1416(2011); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3671699View Description Hide Description
The spectrum of quantum dots (QDs) made from semiconductors like HgTe and HgS changes from negative gap to positive gap with decreasing size. Furthermore, intrinsic surface states, which are not related to dangling bonds, appear in the negative gap regime. We investigate theoretically the evolution of the spectrum of HgS QDs with decreasing size and show how states evolve from a negative gap to a positive gap as confinement is increased. The lowest confined electron level evolves into an intrinsic surface state with increasing size. This surface state is not derived from a bulk HgS bands. We demonstrate that surface states found do not have characteristic topological properties.
Correlation Between Bands Structure and Magneto‐Transport Properties in n‐type HgTe/CdTe Superlattice with Relatively Thin CdTe Barrier1416(2011); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3671700View Description Hide Description
Theoretical calculations of the electronic properties of n‐type HgTe/CdTe superlattices (SLs) in the envelope function formalism have provided a reasonable agreement with the experimental data on the magneto‐transport behavior. Numerical results of the band energies and in the direction of growth and in plane of the SLs predict that the system retains semiconductor characteristics for and For the calculated effective band gap suggests that the material sample is a two‐dimensional modulated nanostructure and a potential candidate to be used for the far infrared detection applications.
Restructuring of the phonon spectra of the MCT and MZT alloy at the Dirac point singularity1416(2011); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3671701View Description Hide Description
The singularity in the energy band‐structure which is the zero‐gap state (Dirac point) in the HgCdTe or ZnHgTe alloys, causes a discontinuity in the temperature dependence of the transverse optical phonon frequency, as shown in the optical reflectivity experiments.
Photoluminescence, Photoreflectance and Optical Absorption of1416(2011); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3671702View Description Hide Description
Radiative recombination spectra of in the temperature range 11–110 K at different excitation power were investigated. A blue shift in the photoluminescence spectra that exposes the peculiarities of the electronic band structure of these alloys was observed. This phenomena could be associated to an atypical radiative recombination process in which high energetic photons have a higher probability of emission than low energetic ones. Furthermore, photoreflectance and optical absorption measured at 300K showed a higher value for band gap than suggested by photoluminescence at low temperature. A slight differance was observed between the values of the band gap obtained from optical absorption and photoreflectance.


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Guitarist Jean Paul Bourelly's Trance-Atlantic (Boom-Bop II) is a recording that you will suspect is good just because of the lineup of musicians. Blues cornetist Olu Dara is on deck, as are saxophonist/flutist Henry Threadgill, bassist Reggie Workman and the late Lester Bowie's brother, trombonist Joseph Bowie. Bourelly, an exceptional guitar player who has an impressive recording history of more than 20 years, doesn't waste any of the talent he has amassed on Trance-Atlantic.
A sequel to 2001's Boom-Bop, this new CD is funk and jazz-rock stretched to their natural limits. If it isn't Bourelly's boastful playing that consumes you, then the vocals provided by Abdourahmane Diop will. Diop, the son of a griot (storyteller) from Senegal has plenty to say on songs that embrace and seek tradition and culture like "Cool Papa N'Diaye" and "Fatima." But complex funk-rock with world rhythms is what you get mostly here, and on songs like "The Spirit Wheel," the strong rhythms powered by Bourelly's caustic guitar playing takes over completely. Jean-Paul and his brother Carl are all about conjuring their music at times, too, and Bourelly is capable of invoking the Midwestern electric blues of Chuck Berry and the progressive rhythm and blues of Jimi Hendrix. "Blowin' Omni," a tune that recalls some of Miles Davis' fast-paced fusion on albums like The Man With the Horn, is superb.
Strangely, Trance-Atlantic isn't a guitar recording; the album's fine horn players take it over. Bourelly's hard edges never cease, but there is no need for an apology even though this music can wear on you some. But on "Harmofunkalodica" Bourelly proves again and again that he deserves the space to stretch out behind any and all capable beats. His playing is clean and crisp; his band only makes him sound mightier.


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It was with sadness that I read the Friday Dispatch article "ARC South workshop to close in '15." Even though my daughter works at ARC East, the writing on the wall is clear: no workshop is safe.
In the Feb. 24 Dispatch article "Shelter in a storm," the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities said it wants to the change from workshops to be "more evolutionary than revolutionary." For now — note the phrase for now — the primary focus is on making sure young people with developmental disabilities don't leave school and go straight to workshops. So, if no young people are going into the workshops and the people there are getting older, some retiring, some dying and some moving out of the district, is it surprising that enrollment is declining?
People who can and want to should work in community-based jobs if there are enough jobs. But don't let good intentions and idealism take the option of workshops from our vulnerable disabled.
All disabled people are not alike, so a blanket policy of those who want to work having to do so in a community-based job is unrealistic. Leave open the option of workshops for all who need them.


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We'll start with a Moral Theology Manual published in 1768 by Lugduni. It is titled "Insititutiones Theologiae Moralis". It is entirely in Latin. The title page has a few stains, as can be seen, but is still totally readable. The rest of the book is in even better shape. Not bad for 1768! More pictures or information available upon request. Make an offer.
Next we are offering an 1866 "St. Bonaventures Life of Our Lord Jesus Christ: To which are added the devotion of the Three Hours Agony of Our Lord on the Cross and the Glorious Life of St. Joseph. This book is in English. I cannot find an earlier edition of this available online. The earliest I could find is from 1868. Everything is completely readable. The title page is representative of the condition of the rest of the book. More pictures or information available upon request. Make an offer. Year of Faith pick (Catholic Squire).
Next we have "Catholic Dictionary and Cyclopedia (1906) This book contains a Brief Explanation of the Doctrines. Discipline, Rites, Ceremonies and Councils of the Holy Catholic Church. The pages are completely readable and the cover is representative of the condition of the rest of the book. This book is in excellent condition. More pictures or information available on request. Make an offer. Year of Faith pick (Catholic Squire).
This next book is absolutely beautiful in its content. Don't let the aged cover fool you! It is "The Defenders of
Our Faith" by John Gilmary Shea (1893). Year of Faith pick (Catholic Squire). The cover page with the coat of arms is
representative of the condition of the rest of the book (it is blurry, but the condition shows)
Next we have a family Bible with NO genealogy listed in the section available for that. This Bible is FILLED with tons of additional content and beautiful color pictures run throughout it. It was printed during the pontificate of Pope Leo XIII. More pictures and information available on request. It has come unbound but I still have the cover as seen in the pictures that were taken when the Bible was already unbound. The pages themselves are nearly all still beautifully preserved. Even with the cost of rebinding in mind (for those who choose to go that route), we are making this Bible available for a very reasonable price. This is a real gem. I've seen the exact same Bible online (also unbound) for $645. DON'T let that deter you! It's Christmas: Make an offer.
This is a good start for now. Plenty more books from the 16th-20th centuries to come tomorrow. I cannot promise that we can meet any and all first offers. But we will do our best to provide well for the readers of this blog. So again, make an offer. The worst that can happen is we offer a few titles more in the range you are indicating towards. But I cannot stress enough that you should not let a books value deter you from making an offer. It is Christmas.
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John Dunlap, of the Calfpasture, Augusta County, Virginia
b.abt. 1738 Poss. Virginia
d.5 FEB 1804 Rockbridge County, Virginia
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m. 1738
m. 1761
Facts and Events
John Dunlap was one of the Early Settlers of Augusta County, Virginia
Early Land Acquisition in Augusta County, VA
Acquisition of Land in Augusta County, VA:
Lawsuit in Augusta County, VA records
From Chalkley's: (This lawsuit proves some of the children of John and Ann Dunlap)
Also see Rockbridge Co., VA Chancery Records: Online 12-11 at http://www.lva.virginia.gov/chancery/; LocalityIndex NumberOriginal Case Number AUGUSTA CO 1808-074 100 Plaintiff(s)Defendant(s) HEIR(S) OF ROBERT DUNLAP, JAMES HAMILTON ETC, Wills: 1782 ROBERT DUNLAP OF ROCKBRIDGE CO VA and 1804 JOHN DUNLAP OF ROCKBRIDGE CO VA, Cannot view any details, says original. Surnames involved. ABBY~, ADAM~, ARMSTRONG, BEALTON, BEN~, BOWYER, BRATTON, CALE, COURSEY, DAVIS, DENNISTON, DUNLAP, EASTHAM, FAN~, GAY, GEORGE~, HAMELTON, HAMILTON, HODGE, HUGHART, JACKSON, KELSO, MCCUTCHIN, MCKEE, MINTEY~, NAESBIT, NESBIT,OLD PHILL~, PECK, PHILIP~, POLLY~, REARDON, SOOK~, VANEE, WILLSON, and YOUNG PHILL~.
Notes for John Dunlap
John Dunlap, oldest son of Captain Alexander and Ann MacFarlane Dunlop, was an explorer in southern Ohio in 1776. The land he purchased in Ohio included 3000 acres - Old Chillicothe (now Frankfort Ohio), capitol of the Indians of North West Territory. He married Anne Clark, daughter of James Clark, kinswoman of George Rogers Clark "The Hannibal of the West", and his brother William of Lewis and Clark Expedition. The Clarks, an old Scottish family, were frequent visitors of the Dunlap home. Soon after the Revolutionary War, John Dunlap erected a large three story brick house at the present Victoria Furnace, near Goshen Va. He was the largest single land owner in the county. His Virginia land included half interest in the Rockbridge Alum Springs, a famous southern resort. He died in 1804. His Will was recorded in Rockbridge County Virginia and in Ross County Ohio where his children were living. At the time of his death, he also owned over 7000 acres in Kentucky and Ohio.
Hemp Certificates - John Dunlap was one of the persons among the leading hemp growers of Augusta for 17__. He produced 1,300 pounds of dry, winter-rotted hemp, for which a certificate was issued by the county court. (Source: http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/h/a/y/Richard-B-Haynes/GENE17-0012.html )
Will of John Dunlap
Will of John Dunlap:
In the Name of God Amen this twenty fifth day of February one thousand eight hundred and four I John Dunlap of Rockbridge County and State of Virginia knowing the uncertainty of this life and being of sound mind and memory and being desirous to settle my Estate do make this my last Will and testament in form and manner following and by this my will is expressed _____
First I allow my body to be decently intered the expenses to be paid out of my Estate _____
2nd I allow my debts to be paid out of my Estate
3ly I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Ann Dunlap her body Cloths two beds and beding of Cloths a new saddle and bridle and one mare named Malrae my saddle horse and one Sorrel yearling Colt one bay yearling filly six Cows and Calves and all the sheep; one negro man named Ben and one negor boy named young Phill and one Negro Girl named Fan [sp] and child my Cupboard all the furniture that belongs to it; my house Bible Guy ___plenation of the new testament and Isac Ambrose looking to Jesus; her pocket Bible and two other small Books, likewise my dwelling house and Land that lays on the East side of the big Calfpasture River the river is to be the line and a fourth part of all me Movable Estate after what I mention to my Children this I leave to her her heirs Executors or assigns forever
4ly I give and bequeath to my son Alexander Dunlap my right and title and interest to one half of fourteen hundred and eighty Six Acres of land lying in the State of Kentucky near the big bone lick to be divided equally in quantity and quality, The other half of said land I give my right and title and interest to my daughter Elizabeth Gay and also my Silver knee Buckles I give to my son Alexander Dunlap this I give to them and their heirs forever.
5ly The old Chilicotha town on the west side of the Ohio on Point creek in Ros County containing three thousand acres of land to me I allow to be laid off in four lots to be equal in quantity and quality and to be drawn as a lottery my Daughter Elizabeth Gay to have five hundred Acres and her son Robert Gay to have two hundred and fifty making one lot, my Son James Dunlap one lot, my Daughter Ann Bratton one lot, my daughter Mary Hodge five hundred acres and her Son Samuel (James?) Hodge two hundred and fifty acres making one lot this I leave to them and their heirs forever
6ly I give and bequeath to my Son James Dunlap all my body Cloths one bed and beding of Cloths one Saddle and bridle one Gray horse and one Gray Mare, also one tract of Land containing the Cold Sulpher Spring, also a part of my tract of land lying on the big Calf pasture to be divided by a line to begin at the foot of a hill near to where the road to the cold Spring crosses the Branch the first time thence along the foot of the hill to the fence thence a straight line thence to the mouth of the dry run thence to Wm Dunlaps line; and two hundred dollars this I leave to him and his heirs forever - to be his share of the Estate
7ly I give and bequeath to my daughter Ann Bratton two Negro Slaves the one Abby and the other Adam and one part of my land on the big Calf pasture river Joining James Dunlaps to run with his line to the river thence up both sides of Bratton's run up to my Plantation called Peters place except a pice [sic] of land that lays above a Small Branch that empties into Bratton's run near a new clearing on the South East side all the Land laying above that Branch I allow to my daughter Mary Hodge to be added to Peters place this I give to her and her heirs forever and one forth part of my moveable estate
8tly I give and bequeath to my daughter Mary Hodge two Negro Slaves the one named Minty the other Polley four Cows and four Calves and two year old Cattle a plantation on Brattons run called Peters place and one small tract of Land containing Sixty six Acres lying on the Meadow run a Branch of Brattons run one Negro boy named George he is to be equally divided between my daughters Ann and Mary and also one fourth part of my moveable estate this I leave to her and her heirs forever
9ly I give and bequeath to my daughter Elizabeth Gay one fourth part of my moveable estate to her and here heirs forever
10ly I give and bequeath to my son John Dunlap fifty one pounds for which I have his Bond this I give to him and his heirs forever
11ly & as to the rest of my land here I allow my beloved wife Ann Dunlap to sell it and divide the money arising therefrom between her and the children which ever has the most need give them the largest share one tract Joining the Cold Spring place containing nine hundred and ten acres also one tract on Brattons run of one hundred and Sixty Acres and my half of two thousand Acres including the Iron oar Bank of which Alexander Campbell has the one half my wife to make the title to each tract Sold
12ly I leave twenty Dollars to the trustees of Lebanon Meeting house to be laid out in helping to raise a Gallery in said house for the use of the Negro Slaves
13th I allow eight dolloars to each Slave here mentioned to be laid out in Cloths (to wit) old Phill young Phill Ben Philip Sook fan .............................................................
14th I constitute and appoint my beloved wife Ann Dunlap my executrix of this my last Will and Testament writing my hand and Seal this twenty fifth day of February one thousand eight hundred and four
Test. John (his mark) Dunlap
John Gay William Youel Jas. Bratton
(probate date 04/03/1804)
Records of John Dunlap in Augusta County, VA
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Many parents don't realize that sending your child to summer camp can have major benefits for both parent and child, including strengthening the bond between the two of you. Read on to learn more about the benefits...
Did you know that sending your child away to summer camp near Saratoga might actually bring you closer together? It's true! If you learn how to prepare your child for sleepaway camp, it can make all the difference and become a way to strengthen your relationship. Many parents find that they are connecting with their child in a new way while they are away at camp. Writing letters back and forth with a few scarce (and highly anticipated) phone calls in between, you become your child's new pen pal and long-distance friend. It's a whole new role and experience for both of you. Also, that long-awaited reunion after camp's end is enough to bring tears of joy and laughter!
Summer camp also offers a wealth of other rewards. In addition to providing a new parent-child bond, the benefits of summer camp extend well beyond a few cherished photos and a new camp T-shirt. Here's a look at a few more ways summer camp can benefit your child and you as a parent...
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October 29, 2005
The politics of attraction
I attended a debate of the City Council candidates in District 4 and 5 today. I'll leave it to someone else to write about the issues, the jabs, the snarks and the policies (maybe Jess at the Observer who I had the pleasure of meeting for the first time today. I've already met the Politicker's ex-intern Azi and current intern David, so that just leaves the elusive Ben), I'm going to write about the cuties in the audience.
If you're thinking about getting involved in a local campaign on the east side of Manhattan during this last week, this is what you need to know:
Joel Zinberg has the cutest guys, mostly Jewish, wearing his prominent red buttons. Also, since he's a doctor and a lawyer, the men around him are probably not just good looking but also successful overachievers. Patrick Murphy has all the hot girls working for him (and no, here comes the disclosure, I'm not just saying that because I'm working for him). The girls on his campaign are all of far-above-average attractiveness. It's like they model, or something, but work on campaigns on the side. Being a Log Cabin Republican, he also boasts a strong contingency of gorgeous gay men. Dan Garodnick's team is the whitest white boys. If you like blonde guys with huge teeth, that is the campaign for you. Finally, Jessica Lappin. I always see her around older people, I assume Gifford Miller leftovers or her parent's friends or something. She did have a very young-looking (I doubt he's even old enough to vote) Romanian guy, with a good sense of humor, standing outside like a young soldier holding up her placard (while every other candidate just, you know, hung their signs up on a post and called it a day).
So, there you have it. If you're looking for hot straight guys, join the Joel Zinberg campaign. Want to meet gorgeous women and gay men? Patrick Murphy is for you. If you're all about the Abercrombie big teeth look, Dan Garodnick is your man. And if you're looking for a real mishmash of people old and extremely young, Jessica Lappin has got what you need.
(Just so there is no confusion, despite the disclosure in this post and also in the sidebar of my site: the opinions in this post, and all posts authored by me, are my own and have nothing to do with any of my clients.)Posted by Karol at October 29, 2005 04:47 PM | TrackBack
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*Because of the gorgeous women. Not the gay men.Posted by: Allah at October 29, 2005 05:33 PM
Anyone else here vote for pic blogging?
I'm more curious about the Patrick Murphy campaign myself.Posted by: J.Kende at October 29, 2005 06:27 PM
A trip to the east side of Manhattan is in order. Go Patrick Murphy!Posted by: Billy at October 30, 2005 01:21 PM


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Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley today signed a bill banning the sale of assault weapons, limiting magazines to 10 bullets, requiring handgun purchasers to submit fingerprints and get a license, and creating penalties for people who don't notify police when their firearms are lost or stolen. The Baltimore Sun reports that gun control advocates are now planning Baltimore-area TV ads to bolster support among Maryland voters, in case of a future referendum or campaigns to oust lawmakers who backed the bill in the General Assembly.
This ad buy begs the question: Could Maryland's anti-gun control community gather enough support to change course in the state? The NRA's threats "scared the pants off Congress," says Donald F. Norris, professor and chair of public policy at UMBC. But, he clarifies, the national stage and state are different matters.
Asked about potential efforts to remove legislators who supported the gun control bill, Norris noted, "Whether that will work in Maryland, I'm not so sure. My gut tells me no. They might be able to knock off a few people, but I think it's very much a long shot."


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In defeat, JFS still won't learn
No less than 10 of the 13 judges who heard the 'M' case ruled in the child's favour. That is not 'the narrowest of margins'
I was not surprised at the judgment of the Supreme Court that — in initially rejecting the application made on behalf of the child "M"— JFS and its religious authority, Chief Rabbi Lord Sacks, had contravened the 1976 Race Relations Act.
It has to be said at the outset that the advocacy of the counsel representing "M", Dinah Rose QC, was brilliant. Calmly and methodically, Ms Rose demolished the disingenuous arguments put forward by Lord Pannick on behalf of JFS.
More than that, she reminded the court that what was at the centre of this case was the education of a child — or rather, children. It was their future that was at issue here, not the reputation of Lord Sacks, his ecclesiastical court, or the honorary officers of the United Synagogue.
Within hours of the announcement that JFS had lost its appeal, the appellants rushed out statements belittling the gravity of the Supreme Court's verdict. Lord Sacks spoke of the "closeness" of the judgment. JFS declared that the appeal had been lost "by the narrowest of margins."
What the Supreme Court decided was that JFS had "directly" discriminated against "M" on the grounds of his ethnic origin. Now it is true that the nine justices of the Supreme Court charged with hearing the appeal reached this verdict by five votes to four. But two of the minority justices declared that they would nonetheless have dismissed the appeal on the grounds of "indirect" discrimination.So the truth is that seven of the nine Supreme Court justices found that, one way or the other, JFS had breached the 1976 Act.
What was at stake was children's education, not the US's reputation
Indeed, of all the judges who have heard this case at its various stages, no less than 10 — out of 13 — have found in favour of "M". That is hardly the narrowest of margins.
In its judgment, the Supreme Court exonerated the appellants from the charge of moral turpitude. Lord Clarke declared that nothing in the reasoning that had led him to dismiss the appeal had been "based on the view that the Chief Rabbi or JFS acted in a racist way." Lord Phillips, president of the Court, said in announcing the Court's verdict that the fact that the appeal was being dismissed did not mean that "those responsible" for JFS's admissions policy had acted in a way that was "racist as that word is generally understood."
The recording of sentiments such as these may certainly be regarded as acts of extraordinary compassion. But I am afraid they cannot detract from the gravity of the offence. No matter which way you look at it, the decision to reject "M" was based, squarely and unashamedly, on a view taken of M's mother. "The fact that the rule adopted was of a religious character," said Lord Clarke, "cannot obscure or alter the fact that the content of the rule itself applies a test of ethnicity."
No amount of verbal squirming and semantic wriggling by Lord Pannick and his team was ever going to conceal this truth.
That their clients chose not to cut their losses at a much earlier stage, far from being praiseworthy in any sense, strikes me as the height of communal irresponsibility.
Lord Phillips surely spoke from the heart when he declared that the Supreme Court had not "welcomed being required to resolve this dispute." The truth is, this case should never have come to court. "M" could have been admitted quietly, without fuss. Or he could have been legitimately rejected (as was my own nephew, incidentally) on the grounds that the school was heavily oversubscribed.
Lord Sacks and his Beth Din could have chosen not to indulge in a power struggle with the chief rabbinate of Israel over the status of Israeli conversions — a contest they were bound to lose. Left to itself, I doubt that JFS would have fought this case. Now it has been left to pay the bulk of the costs.
It is now being said that matters can be resolved by a change in the law. I must counsel, in the strongest possible terms, against such a move, which could only prolong the public opprobrium that this case has brought upon the whole of British Jewry.
Besides, as the wise Lord Phillips helpfully pointed out (at paragraph 50 of his judgment), it is actually open to JFS to apply, legally, a test of religious practice "that will indirectly discriminate in favour of those who satisfy the matrilineal descent test." What could be simpler?


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While Telltale Games' The Walking Dead: The Game has certainly captured and broken the hearts of many gamers, Activision will continue to bring the world of the walkers to players with The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct. Tied into the world of the hit TV show, players will control fan favorite Daryl Dixon as he and his brother Merle travel to the presumed safety of Atlanta. But before the game launches, developer Terminal Reality is giving fans a chance to be featured in the game.
For the next eight weeks, watching The Walking Dead every Sunday on AMC will net viewers an opportunity to be a character in the upcoming shooter. During each episode of the show until its mid-season finale on December 2, clues will appear during the airing, which can be entered at www.amcdead.com. A winner will be chosen for every episode, and Terminal Reality will use pictures of the eight victors to create in-game likenesses, each with their own history and – most importantly – gruesome death scene.
Players will have to hunt down these deceased fans, one hidden per level, and a special challenge in game will task players with completing this objective (and, I can only hope as a PlayStation 3 trophy hunter, result in a trophy or achievement).
The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct (the subtitle is a new addition as well, by the way) is set for release in 2013 for the PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, and if you're a fan of the show this should be an enticing opportunity for fans. Though a far cry from what Telltale has crafted in its episodic series, with the TV show's massive popularity as one of cable's biggest programs ever, there is surely a market for those hoping to jump into the role of the crossbow-wielding Daryl.


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from our family to yours!
Merry Christmas to you too, Jami.. Thanks for opening up part of your life with us via this blog…so much cool stuff I have learned this year… 🙂 🙂 🙂 Love and hugs from Oregon, Heather 🙂
Merry Christmas to you and your beautiful family!
Merry Christmas, Jami! I stumbled across your blog earlier this year and enjoy reading it. I used to live in Eugene, but am in central Washington now and have 2 teenage daughters. I've been married for over 20 years and we live on 10 acres where we grow and raise some of our own food. I love to cook and can, and do things myself. Your house is beautiful and I appreciate all that you share.
Have a terrific New Year!
Rose- it sounds like you and I have a lot in common! I hope to hear more from you in the coming year. 🙂


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Corbo, if you decide to come up to the so. ho. you may want to consider bringing your own rock to stand on. I've never seen so many people slinging bugs. It is not uncommon to stand and count 35 fishermen above and below. I heard last week it was more than that at the picnic hole.
The new parking lot at the cul-de-saq only provided space for more people to park and go to the already over crowded corner of the river. I had to intervene with two guys last week. They were about to get into it, both are my friends and thankfully cooler heads prevailed.
I wish I could catch fish on the Clinch, the long drive, cost of gasoline and now the miserable masses don't make for an enjoyable experience.
good luck if you make the trip, I'll probably be standing in the water slinging bugs and swearing at the guy who just waded through my fish.
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I am guessing that common core is in full swing in your neck of the woods just as it is in good old Nor Cal. Overall, the whole planning process is pretty much the same for me and I don't have to alter my style much to fit the "common" package. However, I do need to make some adjustments in the standards that I am targeting and when I am slippin' them in my day. With this said, I have joined forces with a wonderful bloggy crew to participate in a book study of the Common Core ELA Curriculum Maps for 1st grade.
Today, I have the pleasure of presenting Unit 2 to all you alls - The Amazing Animal World!
|Yup . . . peace out folks . . . I'm UNIT 2!
Great graphic from The 3am Teacher - Thanks Michelle!
- RL.1.2 - Retell stories, including key details, and demonstrate an understanding of the central message or lesson.
- RL.1.5 - Explain major differences between books that tell stories and books that give information, drawing on a wide reading of a range of text types.
- RI1.2 - Identify the main topic and retell key details of a text.
- L.1.5 - With guidance and support, demonstrate understanding of word relationships and nuances in word meanings.
- L.1.5(b) - Define words by category and by one or more key attributes (e.g., a duck is a bird that swims; a tiger is a large cat with stripes).
- W.1.2 - Write informative/explanatory texts in which they name a topic, supply some facts about the topic, and provide some sense of closure.
- SL.1.2 - Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read-aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
That all mighty essential question is . . . How can reading teach us about writing?
This book provides ya with lots of suggested objectives and/or activities that you can try with your kiddos. From writing informative reports on animals, evaluating texts, and retelling fun fictional tales to comparing works of art by Matisse (The Snail) and Henri Rousseau (The Flamingoes) and analyzing poetry, this unit offers up a little bit of everything.
While I was reading this, my mind started wandering and I immediately grabbed onto the whole writing aspect. We really start hitting the expository writing in October and continue to build on it throughout the year. Animal reports are always a logical choice (especially mid-year on). So, I made up a little collection of expository writing templates for you to take with ya today - just click on the pics below to snag your free copies (awesome frame by Teaching in a Small Town).
On a final note today, here are some links to the books that fit ever so nicely with this unit. (These are just a few of the books suggested in the unit write up.) I can so see doing some fun "retells" with these fun stories. Speaking of retelling, I might as well give you a little beginning/middle/end ditty to work with. Two versions have been included to help better meet your specific classroom needs - easy (pictorial only) or harder (pictorial + written).
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I recommend this book to any K-5 teachers who are having a hard time wrapping their head around creating ELA units for the Common Core. It has definitely helped me generate some new ideas and "think outside of the box" when it comes to tying in art and poetry (two topics I have ALWAYS struggled with as an educator)!
Thanks for taking the time to visit me today friends. Check in tomorrow (Thursday) with Melissa for UNIT 3: Life Lessons over at Dilly Dabbles. I will be back for a review of UNIT 4 and more freebies on Friday!
Here is our posting schedule. HUGE thanks to The 3am Teacher for the cute graphics!!
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She is leading the kinder unit reviews this week :)
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Get Low
Movie Review
Get Low
by Eric D. Snider
Grade: B+
Released: July 30, 2010
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Robert Duvall was 30 years old when he played Boo Radley, the reclusive man who set all the townsfolk tongues a-waggin' in "To Kill a Mockingbird." Now, almost half a century later, he plays a similar role in "Get Low." The two movies are perfect bookends for an extraordinary career -- or would be, that is, if this were Duvall's last movie, which it won't be. I wouldn't be surprised if he has a dozen more in him. He'll probably outlive me.
In the utterly pleasant and charming "Get Low," set in the South in the 1930s, Duvall plays an old recluse named Felix Bush. With a crazy old mountain-man beard and a shotgun at the ready, Felix is the kind of coot that the local kids tell stories about, daring one another to throw rocks at his windows. He is alleged to have done something awful many years ago, some unknown thing that has grown mythical with time. He lives alone and doesn't want visitors. The sign he's put at the edge of his property reads "NO DAMN TRESPASSING BEWARE OF MULE."
Aware that his life is drawing to a close, Felix comes to town to buy a funeral. This is good news for the local mortician, Frank Quinn, whose business has been failing of late. ("What are the odds of a funeral home going broke?" he muses. "You have a business that everyone on Earth needs. If you can't make that work, it's you, right?") Frank, played by Bill Murray, has the classic Bill Murray qualities of insincerity and impishness: the adorable huckster.
Felix Bush's request is unusual. He wants to have his funeral now, while he's still alive, and invite everyone in the county to come tell their scary stories about him. Frank believes that the customer is always right, especially when the customer drops a huge ball of cash ("hermit money") on the desk. If Felix wants a funeral that most people in the area will be afraid to come to, that's what Felix will get.
As the film moseys along, directed with sensitivity and wry humor by Aaron Schneider, it gradually reveals Felix's past. He reunites with Mattie (Sissy Spacek), who was an old flame of his, back in the day. He spends time planning things with Buddy (Lucas Black), the young married fellow who is Frank Quinn's only employee. We come to realize that Felix wants this "funeral" so that he can get some things off his chest that have been bothering him for some 40 years.
Though the story eventually addresses some serious topics, the film remains light, buoyed by Duvall's twinkling energy and Murray's blithe detachment. Lucas Black provides good-ol'-boy decency -- there's a lot of uplifting decency here -- while Gerald McRaney and Bill Cobbs are on hand as a couple of reverends.
What makes this sweet tale of redemption so effective is that Felix Bush, who could have been nothing more than a hermit caricature, comes across as a genuine person. Felix's mind is still sharp even if he's gone a little dotty, and Duvall fleshes the character out with endearing tics and quirks. Duvall has graduated to the status of old coot, and "Get Low" is something like his 75th movie, yet he approaches the performance with the vigor and devotion of an eager young actor fresh out of drama school. That dedication makes this good film into a terrific one.
Grade: B+
Rated PG-13, a little profanity, some mature themes
1 hr., 43 min.
Copyright © Eric D. Snider.
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Biocentrism (cosmology)
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Biocentrism (from Greek: βίος, bios, "life"; and κέντρον, kentron, "center") — also known as the biocentric universe — is a theory proposed in 2007 by American scientist Robert Lanza. In this view, life and biology are central to being, reality, and the cosmos — life creates the universe rather than the other way around. Biocentrism asserts that current theories of the physical world do not work, and can never be made to work, until they fully account for life and consciousness.
Lanza's biocentric theory builds on quantum physics. While physics is considered fundamental to the study of the universe, and chemistry fundamental to the study of life, biocentrism places biology before the other sciences to produce a theory of everything. Critics have questioned whether the theory is falsifiable. Lanza has argued that future experiments, such as scaled-up quantum superposition, will either support or contradict the theory.
Lanza argues that the primacy of consciousness features in the work of Descartes, Kant, Leibniz, Berkeley, Schopenhauer, and Bergson. He sees this as supporting the central claim that what we call space and time are forms of animal sense perception, rather than external physical objects. Lanza argues that biocentrism offers insight into several major puzzles of science, including Heisenberg's uncertainty principle principle, the double-slit experiment, and the fine tuning of the forces, constants, and laws that shape the universe as we perceive it. According to a Discover magazine article adapted from Lanza's book, "biocentrism offers a more promising way to bring together all of physics, as scientists have been trying to do since Einstein's unsuccessful unified field theories of eight decades ago."
Lanza's theory of biocentrism has seven principles:
- 1. What we perceive as reality is a process that involves our consciousness. An "external" reality, if it existed, would by definition have to exist in space. But this is meaningless, because space and time are not absolute realities but rather tools of the human and animal mind.
- Our external and internal perceptions are inextricably intertwined. They are different sides of the same coin and cannot be divorced from one another.
- The behavior of subatomic particles, indeed all particles and objects, is inextricably linked to the presence of an observer. Without the presence of a conscious observer, they at best exist in an undetermined state of probability waves.
- Without consciousness, "matter" dwells in an undetermined state of probability. Any universe that could have preceded consciousness only existed in a probability state.
- The structure of the universe is explainable only through biocentrism. The universe is fine-tuned for life, which makes perfect sense as life creates the universe, not the other way around. The "universe" is simply the complete spatio-temporal logic of the self.
- Time does not have a real existence outside of animal-sense perception. It is the process by which we perceive changes in the universe.
- Space, like time, is not an object or a thing. Space is another form of our animal understanding and does not have an independent reality. We carry space and time around with us like turtles with shells. Thus, there is no absolute self-existing matrix in which physical events occur independent of life.
David Thompson, an astrophysicist at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, said that Lanza's "work is a wake-up call." Nobel laureate E. Donnall Thomas said, "Any short statement does not do justice to such a scholarly work. The work is a scholarly consideration of science and philosophy that brings biology into the central role in unifying the whole." Wake Forest University scientist and professor of medicine Anthony Atala stated, "This new theory is certain to revolutionize our concepts of the laws of nature for centuries to come." Richard Conn Henry, Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Johns Hopkins University, pointed out that Lanza's theory is consistent with quantum mechanics: "What Lanza says in this book is not new. Then why does Robert have to say it at all? It is because we, the physicists, do NOT say it––or if we do say it, we only whisper it, and in private––furiously blushing as we mouth the words. True, yes; politically correct, hell no!" Indian physician and writer Deepak Chopra stated that "Lanza's insights into the nature of consciousness [are] original and exciting" and that "his theory of biocentrism is consistent with the most ancient wisdom traditions of the world which says that consciousness conceives, governs, and becomes a physical world. It is the ground of our Being in which both subjective and objective reality come into existence."


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Playa Bonita Hotel in Benalmadena
Hotel Description
Enjoying a perfect beachfront location, the family-friendly hotel boasts marvellous views over the eternal blue of the Mediterranean Sea. The hotel offers a fantastic themed outdoor pool area with water slides and waterfalls. It is situated next to the pedestrian beachfront promenade as well as to two lovely sandy coves where guests may swim or take a sunbath. The historical town centre of Benalmádena is within easy reach and a bus stop outside the hotel provides connection to the public transport. A perfect hotel for a family holiday on the Costa del Sol.
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Postal Code: 29630
Location: Benalmadena
Latitude: 36.579262
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Number of bedrooms, Bathroom, NO Disability-friendly bathroom, Hairdryer, Direct dial telephone, Minibar, Fridge, Centrally regulated air conditioning – , Central heating, Safe, Balcony, NO Wheelchair-accessible, NO Smoking rooms, Cot on demand.
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Roy was usually a mild tempered guy but at times he could go off. at times when we weren't at southern pines working on the olds, we would be at Roy's garage where we were putting a 60 ford together. something would go wrong and roy would tell me to go outside. he would close the door and lock it then for the next fifteen or twenty minutes I would hear all kind of things bouncing of the walls inside. then after a little silence he would open the door and we would go around the garage locating all the items that had went flying and go back to work. I've seen Neil do something in the pits to get Roy set off, and he would chase neil all through the pits over the hoods of race cars the fence through the infield and back. all in fun but pretty funny to everybody.
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Lol. Had to laugh really hard at the description of what went on inside the garage when you were locked out. My Uncle Bobby, the one who got me involved with racing when I was 5 was like that with his temper. If he scraped knuckle when a wrench slipped or whatever, the offending tool would go flying into the field next to the house. He worked under the shade of a huge pecan tree in the yard. Every Sunday it was my job to walk through the tall broom sage (what we called it) in the field and find all the tools. Sometimes the load go heavy. But he rarely used his temper AGAINST anyone. It was just the tools and cars that would set him off. Thanks for another great story.
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Donna Lou Jones, 77, of Pennsboro, W.Va., departed this life on Thursday, April 18, 2013, at Pine View Continuous Care, Harrisville, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Donna was born Sept. 30, 1935, in Weirton, W.Va., the daughter of the late Harley and Jessie (Pauley) Bunner. Donna spent her life as a loving homemaker for her family and was a devoted Christian.
She is survived by her daughter, Cindy Lou Melott (Ronnie) and son, Kevin Jones (Jodi), both of Pennsboro, W.Va.; brothers, Eugene Bunner (Shannon) of Salisbury, Md. and Donald Bunner of the Philippines; grandchildren, Amber Jones and Ryan Jones, both of N.C.; Morgan Nucilli (Dom), Elkins, W.Va.; Shayna Dodd, Fairmont, W.Va.; Dylan Jones, Pennsboro, and her great granddaughter, Talia Nucilli, Elkins.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Encil Jones; son, Gary Jones; brother, Jack Duncle, and son in law, William "Bill" Dodd. Funeral services will be 1p.m. Saturday at the McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home, Pennsboro. Burial will follow in the Mount Harmony Masonic Cemetery, Pennsboro. Visitation will be from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday.
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Please welcome Erin, who is guest posting today to share her incredible sourdough English muffins! I know they're incredible because I started a double batch right away on Sunday after receiving the recipe. Good heavens! My family is in love, and they're so easy. Erin's directions couldn't be better and the pictures are spectacular. –Wardee
I write from Anchorage, Alaska where my incredibly supportive husband, two precious boys and I are busy loving mountains, growing seeds, baking with sourdough, and preparing our hearts for Easter. We look forward to a summer of sunshine, hiking, gardening, fishing, travel and the addition of a few chickens to grace our backyard! Enjoy the English muffins, and thank you, Wardee, for all of the time and thought you put into your blog. You are appreciated!
I found this recipe by "jmonkey" at the Fresh Loaf several years ago. I have changed it a bit to make it more flexible around what flours and liquids one can use. I also incorporated the seeds as add-ins, and also more salt!
This recipe is included in our Sourdough A to Z eBook and/or demonstrated on video in our Sourdough eCourse.
Erin's Sourdough English Muffins
- 1/2 cup sourdough starter (thick or thin)
- 1 cup liquid (water*, milk, fermented dairy, coconut milk…)
- 2 cups flour (your choice)
- add-ins like seeds, dried fruit, or chopped nuts… (optional)
- 1 tablespoon raw honey (or any other sweetener)
- 3/4 to 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
*Note: The English muffins will turn out if you use water instead of full fat or fermented dairy and if you add more flour initially for easier kneading. However, the results will not be as soft on the outside or as tender on the inside once you've finished the cooking.
Place 1/2 cup sourdough starter (thick or thin) into a medium size bowl. Pour onto that the 1 cup of liquid. This is the first place where the recipe is very flexible. Your liquid could be water, milk, any fermented dairy, coconut milk… Stir to combine starter and liquid. In this photo, I chose to water down some of my homemade yogurt. If your sourdough starter is very stiff, you might need an extra 1/4 cup of liquid. I have never added extra liquid.
Once combined, add 2 cups of flour to the mixture. This is the second place where the recipe is very flexible. Use any combination of flours. I have used white wheat, whole wheat, and rye. I know there are a lot of spelt users out there and sprouted flour users, too. It'll all work! The only flour I question is rice flour, but if used in combination with another flour, it might even work.
Stir well to combine. Along with the flour, I often add in a couple tablespoons of ground flax seed or poppy and caraway seeds (when I make delicious rye sourdough english muffins). The soaking affects the seeds as well as the flour. So, great! Cover and let your dough sit overnight, even up to 24 hours.
I've added these pictures to show you the thickness of my dough. The stiffness changes every time I make this recipe. Sometimes it is more wet. It really does not matter too much. In the morning, you will be able to tell that your sourdough has been at work.
On top of your soaked dough, sprinkle 3/4 teaspoon salt (I use 1 teaspoon celtic sea salt), 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1 tablespoon honey. Use a wooden spoon to push/cut/stir in your newly added ingredients. Don't worry about incorporating it perfectly; you will be kneading it in just a moment.
This next part of the directions might feel a little strange, because you are kneading something that could be quite wet. I pour about 1 tablespoon of olive oil onto my counter and spread it around with my hand and then rub my hands together. I then dump out my dough onto the oiled spot and knead the dough for 2 to 3 minutes. The purpose of this kneading is to incorporate the honey, baking soda, and salt. After this, I take a pizza cutter and separate my dough into 8 equal portions.
As you can see, the dough is quite wet. Up until this point we have not added any new flour. At this time, I do find it helpful to dust my hands with flour before I shape each muffin. You might prefer to use all-purpose flour for this dusting, or sprouted flour where the sprouting has done the work of soaking. I usually use what is on hand… whole wheat. Whatever.
With dusted hands, pick up a portion and gently shape it into your muffin. My muffins are usually about 1 finger thick and maybe 2-1/2 inches wide. Sometimes they are nice and round. Sometimes not. Size and shape are not important here. Place your muffins on a lightly floured or cornmealed (greased might work if you want to stay away from newly added flour) sheet of wax paper or parchment paper. Cover with a dish towel and let rest for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
About 5 minutes before you want to griddle/skillet your muffins, set the heat to mediumish. I usually set my cast iron to 4, the front of my stovetop griddle to 5 1/2, and the back of the griddle to 4 1/2. Each place distributes heat differently. You will figure out what works best for your situation. You don't want the muffins to brown too quickly because the insides need a chance to cook. I also have found that I do not need to grease my skillet/griddle. Do what you think is best here as well.
Carefully transfer the muffins onto your heat source. Cook the muffins for about five minutes on each side. You can take a little peek every now and again to make sure the bottoms are not getting too brown. When it is time to flip, do this carefully. Your muffins will plump up beautifully, and you do not want to deflate them by being too rough. Cook for the second five minutes. Now, if you find that the outside edge of your muffin is not as done as you like, feel free to pop these into a 350 degree oven for 5-10 minutes. I do not bother doing this.
Mercy. I cannot express to you with words how good these are. Whether you are eating them fresh off the griddle, toasted, warmed, or room temperature, they are bound to bring a smile. My husband savors each sandwich as if it is a dessert. Incredible! The muffins pictured above used 1 cup rye and 1 cup whole wheat. I also added poppy and caraway seeds.
I'm shaking my head as I type. So, so good. Enjoy your muffins topped with butter. A truly nutritious treat! They last (if you can get them to last) for at least a week. I keep mine in a sealed container on the counter. They also freeze beautifully. Might want to slice them first. And it most definitely works to double or triple the recipe. Enjoy!
Thanks, Erin! This recipe is going to bless so many! –Wardee
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Hand set type specimens, 1982
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I hope you had a wonderful holiday. Today I am pleased to share a minature Christmas Drawer. I used Dusty's beautiful Branch #2 (DA0882) which I painted using Dusty in Colour - Navajo White acrylic paint (DA903). The drawer was made using Graphic 45's Matchbook Box and metal pull which I painted white.
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