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Mackenzie Aqua Moroccan Geo Backpacks
- Overview
Superdurable and functional, our rugged, roomy Mackenzie backpacks are packed with pockets, straps and gear loops to keep everything in place.
- Made from rugged, water-resistant 600-denier polyester.
- All backpacks have adjustable straps that are contoured and padded to ensure a comfortable fit; padded back panel adds extra cushioning.
- Small, Large, and Rolling backpacks feature an MP3 player pocket cutout for headphone cords.
- Exterior straps hold a Mackenzie lunch bag (sold separately) securely in place.
- Exterior side pockets are designed to hold any of our water bottles (sold separately).
- Pre-K backpack holds a snack, a change of clothes, and a favorite toy.
- Small backpack holds a lunch bag, two small notebooks, two books and a water bottle.
- Large and Rolling hold a lunch bag, a large notebook, two small notebooks, several books and a water bottle.
- Rolling backpack features sturdy wheels and straps that can be stored behind a fabric panel when used as a rolling backpack.
- Please note, personalization placement varies and may not appear as shown.
- Personalization may cover all or part of the print.
- Dimensions & Care
Pre-K Backpack
- Fits children who are 36–42" tall.
- Overall: 8.5" wide x 4.25" deep x 11" high
- Interior: 8.25" wide x 3.5" deep x 10.75" high
- Exterior Pockets: 3
- Exterior Front Panel Pocket: 6" wide x 5" high
- Exterior Side Pocket (2): 4" square
- Adjustable Shoulder Strap (2): 2.5" wide; 12−18" long
- Carrying Handle: 1" wide x 5.75" long
Small Backpack
- Fits children who are 43–49" tall.
- Overall: 12" wide x 6" deep x 15" high
- Interior: 11.5" wide x 5.5" deep x 14.5" high
- Exterior Pockets: 3
- Exterior Front Panel Pocket: 7.25" wide x 8.25" high
- Exterior Side Pocket (2): 5.5" square
- Interior Pockets: 2
- Interior MP3 Pocket: 6" wide x 3.75" high
- Interior Divider Pocket: 11.25" wide x 9.25" high
- Adjustable Shoulder Strap (2): 3" wide x 16–31" long
- Carrying Handle: 1.5" wide x 7.5" long
Large Backpack
- Fits children who are over 4' tall.
- Overall: 13.75" wide x 7.5" deep x 17" high
- Interior: 12.5" wide x 6.5" deep x 16.5" high
- Exterior Pockets: 3
- Exterior Front Panel Pocket: 8.5" wide x 8.25" high
- Exterior Side Pocket (2): 7" square
- Interior Pockets: 2
- Interior MP3 Pocket: 7.5" wide x 5.5" high
- Interior Divided Pocket: 12.75" wide x 10.75" high
- Adjustable Shoulder Strap (2): 3" wide x 18–34" long
- Carrying Handle: 1.5" wide x 6.25" long
Rolling Backpack
- Overall: 13" wide x 7" deep x 18" high
- Interior: 12" wide x 6" deep x 17" high
- Exterior Pockets: 3
- Exterior Front Panel Pocket: 8.75" wide x 7.75" high
- Exterior Side Pocket (2): 6.5" wide x 6" high
- Interior Pockets: 1
- Interior Pocket: 7.25" wide x 3.75" high
- Adjustable Shoulder Strap (2): 3" wide x 21−34" long
- Carrying Handle: 1.5" wide x 8.75" long
- Pull Handle: 5.25" wide x 10.25" high or 17.75" high
- Clean with a damp white cloth.
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Ronda Rousey Wins Career Third World Cup Gold Medal
(Colorado Springs, Colo.) - Sunday marked the final leg of the European Tour for World silver medalist Ronda Rousey (Wakefield, Mass. / USA Judo National Team FORCE / NYAC) and the 21-year-old made the best of it, winning the gold medal in the 70kg division at the Budapest World Cup in Hungary.
The win marks the third career World Cup gold medal for Rousey as she continues to establish herself as a player to watch with less than six months remaining before the Beijing Olympic Games.
Rousey won her first four matches all by ippon (instant win) to advance to the final against Cecilia Blanco (ESP), the #2-ranked player in the world who won a silver medal at last week's Paris Super World Cup.
"My final match was probably my hardest of the day as it was the only one that went the distance, but I really felt good all day and can't wait to get home," Rousey said of her five-minute win against Blanco whom she threw for two yuko (quarter-point) scores.
In earlier matches, Rousey defeated Elina Paulman (FIN) in the first round and armbarred Silvia Schlagnitweit (AUT), a two-time 2007 World Cup medalist, in her next match.
In the quarter-finals, Rousey defeated 2003 World Champion Daniela Krukower (ARG) to advance to the semifinals where she threw Juan Wang (CHN), a fifth-place finisher in Paris, for her fourth ippon of the day.
"I kind of expected to do well here. That seems to be how it's gone for me in the past, or at least the past two times I won, is that I don't do really well in the middle of the tour, but I finish with a win," Rousey said. "The biggest thing both Jimmy and Big Jim [Rousey's coaches Jimmy Pedro, a former World Champion, and Jim Pedro Sr.] wanted for me was to get lots of match time in while I was here. The goal wasn't necessarily to win everything, just to get lots of work done to prepare me for the Olympics, but of course, it's always great to win too!"
Katie Mocco (Glenville, N.Y. / USA Judo National Training Site at the Jason Morris Judo Center / NYAC) and Marti Malloy (San Jose, Calif. / USA Judo National Training Site at San Jose State) competed in the 78kg and 63kg divisions, respectively, but both lost their first matches.
Mocco, a former Pan Am medalist in the 70kg division, lost her opening match to Anastasia Dmitrieva (RUS) by two kokas (smallest points). Dmitrieva then lost her next round to two-time World Champion Yurisel Laborde (CUB), eliminating Mocco.
Marti Malloy (San Jose, Calif. / USA Judo National Training Site at San Jose State University) lost her 63kg match against Nozomi Hirai (JPN) by a koka, but Hirai, who went on to win a bronze medal, lost in the next round, eliminating Malloy
Complete results are as follows:
Women's 63kg
1. Urska Zolnir (SLO)
2. Yuhua Xu (CHN)
3. Anicka van Emden (NED)
3. Nozomi Hirai (JPN)
5. Anaisis Hernandez (CUB)
5. Esther Stam (NED)
7. Marijiana Miskovic (CR)
7. Paulina Rainczuk (POL)
Also Competed: Marti Malloy (San Jose, Calif. / USA Judo National Training Site at San Jose State University), 0-1
Women's 70kg
1. Ronda Rousey (Wakefield, Mass. / NYAC / USA Judo National Team FORCE)
2. Cecilia Blanco (ESP)
3. Juan Wang (CHN)
3. Anett Meszaros (HUN)
5. Silvia Schlagnitweit (AUT)
5. Yalennis Castillo (CUB)
7. Leire Iglesias (ESP)
7. Linda Bolder (NED)
Women's 78kg
1. Yurisel Laborde (CUB)
2. Lucie Louette (FRA)
3. Sviatlana Tsimashenka (BLR)
3. Marhinde Verkerk (NED)
5. Raquel Prieto (ESP)
5. Heide Wollert (GER)
7. Anastasia Dmitrieva (RUS)
7. Yahima Ramirez (POR)
Also Competed: Katie Mocco (Glenville, N.Y. / NYAC / USA Judo National Training Site at the Jason Morris Judo Center), 0-1
Women's +78kg
1. Wen Tong (CHN)
2. Lucija Polavder (SLO)
3. Tserenkhand Dorjgotov (MGL)
3. Mai Tateyama (JPN)
5. Eva Bisseni (FRA)
5. Franziska Konitz (GER)
7. Carmen Chala (ECU)
7. Vanessa Zambotti (MEX)


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Call us wimps, but your Flight Training editors weren't willing to put a perfectly good airplane down in a field so as to provide that extra level of realism needed to illustrate "You Were Ready for This," which appears on p. 24 of the May 2012 issue.
But we–that is, I was willing to allow my 1964 Piper Cherokee to be towed into the grass beside Taxiway H at Frederick Municipal Airport. Then, photographer Chris Rose took to the skies in a helicopter (supplied by Advanced Helicopter Concepts) to get shots of my airplane from overhead.
Chris Anderberg, who works in our accounting and finance department, portrayed a pilot who has successfully executed an off-airport landing and is checking out the possible "damages." (We often grab unsuspecting colleagues out of their cubicles and offices to play bemused, scared, excited, or frustrated pilots. They usually deliver the goods.)
With base shots in place, Rose used Photoshop to remove the surrounding airport environment (which includes a row of hangars, runways, taxiways, and a brand-new air traffic control tower) and put in some furrows.
Now that you know, how do you think he did? –Jill W. Tallman
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SqlAlchemy is a great database backend and ORM for Python applications.
Sqlalchemy integration into Cherrypy, providing one transaction for each request, turns out not to be a trivial thing to implement. Subtle threading bugs could bite you. Best to use the following Tool and collaborate...
See the code for sqlalchemy_tool.py
I am referring you to the Webpyte website because I am afraid this could still have a bug or two, so it will be easier for me to update there. If the code stays like revision 198 for a long time after May 2009, then it should be stable; then feel free to copy it here.
This module does not require anything from Webpyte. Just Cherrypy 3.1.1 and Sqlalchemy 0.5.x.
Documentation in the module docstring.
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A goal realized: Minot native Bryce Schmitt making most of playing Division I hockey
It's not every day that a Minot native gets the opportunity to lace up his skates and make an impact for a Division I hockey team.
But that's exactly the situation that former Minot High School boys hockey player Bryce Schmitt finds himself in with Lake Superior State University.
Schmitt, a freshman at the Michigan-based university, has played in all 28 games for LSSU, recording three points. The forward tallied his first collegiate goal on Jan. 18 in the second period against the University of Michigan in front of 2,835 fans at Taffy Abel Arena.
"It was nice to get the monkey off the back," Schmitt said. "There are sophomores and juniors on the team that are still looking for their first goals, so it's nice to get it over with."
Schmitt was recruited by LSSU coach Jim Roque during his time playing for the Bismarck Bobcats of the North American Hockey League. Roque is in his eighth season coaching the Lakers, compiling a 116-139-45 record. Roque began recruiting Schmitt during his final season with the Bobcats.
"He's been a pleasant surprise," Roque said. "We brought him in during the summer and he's done a really nice job. He's a good penalty killer. He plays on the third and fourth lines. He's strong with the puck."
Schmitt's reasoning for choosing LSSU came down to three factors – a small town, small school and a family-oriented team. The quaint city of Sault Ste. Marie, resting on the Canadian border, houses 14,000 people and the university has a current enrollment of 3,000 students, making it the smallest public college in Michigan.
The Lakers have begun their season's final stretch of games and are fighting for a first-round bye in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association tournament. LLSU (13-14-1 overall, 8-11-1 CCHA) sits in seventh place in the 11-team conference, eight points behind fifth-place Ferris State for a first-round bye.
Roque said he sees a lot of potential in Schmitt and expects the freshman to improve throughout his career with LSSU.
"He plays the game the right way," Roque said. "I trust him as far as defensive play. I expect him to keep getting better and better here at Lake State."
Schmitt was a late signee for the Lakers and said he didn't know how his freshman season would fare.
"With me signing so late I didn't know what to expect," he said. "I would have been happy with playing just a few games. But I've been fortunate to play in every game and I want to get in the lineup and do something for the team."
Before joining the Lakers, Schmitt played three seasons with Bismarck, recording 26 goals and 46 assists. He also served as the team's captain in his final year. The Bobcats won the Robertson Cup in Schmitt's first season andcaptured the Central Division regular-season and playoff titles in the 2011-12 season.
"I feel like I grew up pretty quick," Schmitt said. "The NAHL definitely toughens you up because you're playing against older guys."
Schmitt's will was tested during his first season with the Bobcats. His goal had been to play in every game, but that didn't happen during Bismarck's 2010 playoff run. Schmitt played in just three of the team's 11 playoff games, being a healthy scratch for the other eight.
"It was tough," Schmitt said. "I really wanted to get into the lineup. But I expected a little bit of it being in my first year. I feel like I got a pretty fair share so I can't be too upset."
At Minot High, Schmitt was named to both the all-West Region and all-state teams during his sophomore and junior years. He led the Magicians in scoring both seasons, totaling 27 points (19 goals, 8 assists) as a sophomore and 47 points (31 g, 16 a) in his junior season. Schmitt's 31 goals as a junior was the most in the state that season.
"He was a rink rat," MHS coach Chad Burckhard said. "He loved to be at the arena, whether he was playing or watching the younger kids playing. He had the diligence to take the game over and will our team to win at times."
Burchhard's most vivid memory of Schmitt came during a game in Williston in which the Magicians were trailing by a goal with a minute to play in the third period. Minot had just taken a bench penalty for too many men on the ice and found itself on the wrong side of a 5-on-3 power play. The game appeared over until Schmitt took control of the puck behind Minot's net and went the length of the ice, tallying the game-tying goal to send the contest into overtime.
Schmitt decided to take the next step in his hockey career and play junior hockey in the NAHL during his senior season. It was a decision that was a no-brainer to Burckhard.
"He had accomplished what he could accomplish playing high school hockey," Burchhard said. "It was time to turn the page and play at the next level. He liked his teammates, but he was at a stage where it was probably for the best he make a move for himself."
Schmitt doesn't know whether he will look to further his hockey career after he graduates. He is majoring in exercise science with aspirations of becoming a personal trainer. He's also toyed with the idea of getting into coaching, saying he doesn't want to get too far removed from the game he's played his entire life.
For now, Schmitt is living the dream he's had since he was little. And with weekend trips to Michigan, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Alaska and Bemidji State to name a few, Schmitt has no complaints.


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Over at the National Catholic Reporter, Michael Sean Winters makes some comments about my book Becoming Europe based on a review he had read by Fr. C.J. McCloskey. Here are the most pertinent of his observations:
I know that American exceptionalism lives on both the left and the right, but when did the right become so Europhobic? And why? National Catholic Register has a review of a new book by the Acton Institute's Samuel Gregg entitled Becoming Europe: Economic Decline, Culture, & How America Can Avoid a European Future. I confess, come August, when Europeans sensibly take the month off and head to the beach or the mountains for time with their families, I am envious of them, not scornful. When I look at Europe's lower rates of income inequality, I am envious, not scornful. When I look at the creative ways Germany minimized unemployment during the recent economic downturn, I was deeply envious.
Of course, given the fact that Gregg works for the libertarian Acton Institute, where the false god of the market is worshipped day in and day out, it should not surprise that he misses the Catholic and Christian roots of the modern social welfare state as it exists in Europe. And the fact that Rev. C. John McCloskey misunderstands the Christian roots of the modern social welfare state shows the degree to which some members of the Catholic clergy have bought into what can best be described as the Glenn Beck narrative of the relationship of faith and culture.
Alas, Mr. Winters apparently hasn't actually read the book. Because if he had, he would know that Becoming Europe (1) notes several good economic things happening in Europe (such as in Germany and Sweden) and (2) addresses at considerable length the various Catholic and Christian contributions to the development of European welfare states and the European social model more generally. In the case of the latter, I'd direct his attention to Chapters 2 and 3 of Becoming Europe where these matters are discussed extensively. The point is that it is always prudent to perhaps read a book before venturing criticisms of its arguments.
Then there is the label of "libertarian." Again, if Mr. Winters took a moment to read a few of my writings, he'd know that, in books such as On Ordered Liberty, I've articulated critiques of libertarian thought, especially with regard to the way that libertarian thinkers approach, for instance, moral questions. Figures such as Friedrich Hayek, Ludwig von Mises, and Milton Friedman have many interesting economic insights. But I have always viewed their philosophical positions (which include, among others, commitments to nominalism, epicurism, utilitarianism, social-evolutionism, and social contractarianism) to be less-than-adequate. In many ways, their conceptions of the human person are virtually indistinguishable from modern liberals such as John Rawls. (more…)


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Official *What did you get in the mail today?* Thread!!!
Yunnan Sourcing came through with a cake of 2013 Ai Lao mountain sheng (green) pu-erh, and a pu-erh pick to pry apart the leaves with. I'm building a vertical collection of Ai Lao mountain sheng pu-erh to have as I and it ages. US website description is here: http://www.yunnansourcing.us/store/product.php?id_product=343
I received my samples from Justea's Indiegogo campaign!
Just in time as tomorrow is the last day to get mail at this address!
Aside from the 3 15g samples, they also sent me 2 smaller ones to gift to friends/family. :D
Yesterday I dove to my old town to pick up my handmade tea subscription package done my mom also when I came home my swap from Stephanie came and also my Verdant tea order came in!!! Yay yay yay sooooo much tea that I have no room for at all.
And I'm traveling all weekend I visit family and attend a funeral so here is my cute little Togo tea stash <3
And brought my tea press travel mug to do steepings on the go.
That sounds like a lot of tea. Pictures are not loading for me though.
Anyway, enjoy!
Thanks it's an actually tin from a long time ago I picked up at a vintage store in Colorado when I went there in July. I love it!
Very generous samples of Della Terra's Lime Chiffon and 52 teas Pina Colada Honeybush from Courtney
Thanks so much! I've always wanted to try them.
My new David's Tea animal mug and the apple tea from the new fall teas.
Mint Julep and Oh Canada (David's Tea) from Courtney.
My Adagio order came in: Decaf Mandarin Green, Christmas, the Chai Sampler, and a free second sample of the Thai Chai. Sadly, they were out of the Sweet Potato Pie I wanted to try, but they were sweet enough to include a package of birthday cake, because in a little over two weeks I'll have spent one more year evading the scythe!
And how could I forget the teas from JusTea arrived! There are three labeled teas and three… surprises! I guess I'll figure out what they are when I open them! ;)
Although it wasn't a delivery, I did add to my teaware collection by finding some cute cup and saucer sets at Goodwill. You'll see them on the blog in the days to come, as I want to get some of my backlog taken care of this weekend. My tea is starting to take over our half-cheek kitchen, so something must be done!
And yeah, it will be fun to do!
My parents dropped off a parcel for me today which arrived in the week. I always get important things sent there because they are always in to collect them. It was a huge box and I knew that meant only one thing…that my custom made tea bowls and water jug and arrived. Behold their beauty…
I got them from Caractacus Pots from Etsy. They have so many beautiful items and reasonable prices, plus they take custom work. Very happy :)
facebook link doesn't work for me, but the etsy shop looks like it has some great things :)
Whoops. Hopefully this link should be better.
I received my justea samples last Saturday :)


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Petitioning the Freedmen's Bureau
James Hicks filed this petition with the Freedmen's Bureau for the return of seized land lots in the town of Hampton, Virginia. One of the major activities of the Bureau was the leasing of abandoned and confiscated property.
National Archives, Records of the Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands


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I'm looking at flights to Florida second half of July. Usually I don't rush to get tickets, but it seems like prices keep going up and up. I'm starting to get nervous.
All of you travelers...what is the sweet spot for booking flights? Should I get them now, or wait?


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Feel confident this season cheering on your Sox in the Antigua® Boston Red Sox Ice Pullover. The Red Sox logo quickly establishes your favorite MLB® team. The coverstitch design gives this pullover a classic look, and the zippered-hip pockets give you a place to secure your belongings. You do not need to fret about the chilly weather, as this micro-polyester fleece will keep you cozy through the innings.
- Quarter-zip, mock neck pullover
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Jet cards, introduced just over a decade ago as bait for fractional-ownership programs, are now the access option of choice for many business aviation users. The cards are even finding a place in the wallets of numerous aircraft owners and dedicated charter customers.
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The Emergency Community Help Organization (ECHO) provides emergency food assistance to people in Blue Earth County and North Mankato.
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Do It Yourself - Cozumel Monuments, Landmarks & Tributes
An excellent way to become familiar with various parts of the island as well as learn more about the history and culture of the island is to seek out and visit Cozumel's monuments and tributes located throughout the city. So strike out on your own, do this yourself and explore more!
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since the monuments and landmarks are really spread out. A car will make getting around to see all of them alot easier. Remember, Cozumel is relatively small so circling the island via paved road can take as little as 2 hours or as many as you want depending on how many stops you decide to make along the way!
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Monuments Tour Begins at Rafael Melgar (Beachfront Street) & Airport Road
Monument of Two Cultures
Melgar & Cozumels main avenue Rafael Melgar is decorated with several sculptures commemorating events in Cozumel's history. Most notably is the Monument of Two Cultures, also known as the Mestizo Monument. It depicts Gonzalo Guerrero who has become a political and literary icon and has been transformed into a national myth.
Gonzalo Guerrero, a sailor from Spain, and Fray Jerónimo de Aguilar who had taken holy orders in his native Spain, were shipwrecked along the Yucatan Peninsula with their crew and all were taken as slaves by the local Maya. They managed to escape but were captured by other Mayan lords, who also enslaved them. After some time the only survivors were Aguilar and Guerrero. Guerrero assimilated the Mayan culture, learning the language and adopting Mayan ways. He earned his freedom, became a respected warrior under Nachan Kaan, Lord of Chektumal, married his daughter and fathered her three children, which became the first Mestizos.
Mestizo is a Spanish term that continues to be used today in Latin America to refer to people of mixed European (Spaniard) and Amerindian ancestry living in the region of Latin America. Aguilar remained true to his priestly vows and refused to form a romantic liaison with any of the attractive girls whom the chief placed at his disposal.
On Holy Cross Day (May 3rd), 1518 an expedition led by Juan de Grijalva landed in Cozumel. During three days the Spaniards circled the island, and the 6th of May, 1518, they found safe harbor next to what is now San Miguel, where they expected to find resistance, but were received in peace, and were surprised to see the first building made of stone in the new world. The islanders traded with the Spaniards, exchanging gold and a variety of goods. The Catholic mass held that day at the beach, currently named Las Casitas (little houses), and is still celebrated by locals every year.
Upon his return to Cuba, Juan de Grijalva brought news about the existence of two Spaniards in the land of the Yucatán. When Hernán Cortés arrived in Cozumel in command of the next expedition in 1519, he sent Guerrero and Aguilar word to join him on the island. Fray Jerónimo de Aguilar did so after a few days, but Gonzalo Guerrero sent word back refusing to return with the Spaniards.
Aguilar spoke to Guerrero, reminding him that he was of Christian faith and should not throw away his everlasting soul for the sake of an Indian woman, but Gonzalo was not to be convinced. Guerreros response is inscribed on a plaque at the monument, and the translation is: "Brother Aguilar; I am married and have three children, and they look on me as a cacique (lord) here, and captain in time of war. My face is tattooed and my ears are pierced. What would the Spaniards say if they saw me like this? Go and God's blessing be with you, for you have seen how handsome these children of mine are. The offspring of Guerrero's union with a Maya were the first of mixed race called "mestizos."
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Francisco de Montejo had joined Grijalvas expedition and was in command of four ships. After discovering Guerreros respected position with the Mayans, Montejo tried to win over Guerrero by sending him a long letter, again reminding him of his Christian faith, offering him his friendship and a complete pardon. Guerrero refused to join his countrymen and furthermore set about organizing the Mayans so that they could defend their land from the Spanish takeover. Guerrero was later killed while fighting on the side of the Indians against the Spaniards.
Cozumel was the first site touched by the army of Hernán Cortés in what is now Mexican territory, becoming the starting point for the conquest of Mexico.
Monuments Tour Stop 2 - Melgar & Air Force Runway Entrance .5 Miles into North Hotel Zone
WW II Aztec Eagles Fighter Planes
Over 300 Mexicans served with Allied forces in World War II and some were part of an elite fighter pilot squadron whose planes have been entrusted to Cozumel to serve as a Memorial to those who served.
Read more about the Aztec Eagles
Monuments Tour Stop 3 - Melgar & Calle 10 Norte
Flute Player
Monuments Tour Stop 4 - Melgar & Calle 8 Norte
Carnavaleros Tribute
This monument is dedicated to all of the people who
have contributed and participated in Cozumel Carnaval
throughout the years, making it one of the most popular
Carnaval celebrations in the region. Cozumel Carnaval
(Mardi Gras) is an annual island tradition that dates back
over 135 years. The parade route is here along Melgar
where thousands of Cozumelenos like these will don their
costumes, ride floats and dance in the streets for hours.
If you have never seen Cozumel Carnaval, then make
reservations now and join us for a week long party!
Monuments Tour Stop 5 - Melgar & Calle 4 Norte
Girl's Leap Frog
Monuments Tour Stop 6 - Melgar & Calle 2 Norte
Diver's Memorial
Monuments Tour Stop 7 - Melgar & Calle 1 Sur
Flag Pole Plaza
Many civic events are held here throughout the
year but otherwise not that crowded so it's a
good photo op with the big eagles standing guard.
Monuments Tour Stop 8 - Melgar & Calle 7 Sur
Rafael Melgar Monument
Monuments Tour Stop 9 - Melgar & Calle 11 Sur
Andres Quintana Roo Park
With funding provided by the State in 2008, this park honoring
the State's name sake has been completely re-designed with a
modern contemporary look. As a result, gone are the green grass
soccer fields filled with Cozumel children learning to play the national
sport. Instead the area is 100% cement complete with (band/speaking)
staging areas and plenty of public seating areas. Good place to sit
back and people watch although it won't be of children learning to play soccer.
Monuments Tour Stop 10 - Rafael Melgar & Freight Ferry Pier Road
Captain at the Helm
This bronze is of Captain D. Claudio Canto Anduze
Born May 11, 1884 & Died March 2, 1980
Captain Canto's life revolved around the sea.
Honest, frank and a skilled captain, he
exemplifies the brilliant generation of seamen
that comprised Cozumel in the first half of
the 20th century.
Monuments Tour Stop 11 - Avenida 30 & Calle 35 Sur
Woman with Fruit Basket & Child
Monuments Tour Stop 12 - Avenida 65 & Airport Road
Cozumel Swallows
What better way to end a tour of the memorials and monuments
of Cozumel than with a beautiful bronze of our Island's namesake ~ The Swallows!
Why Not Rent a Car & See the Monuments on Your Own?!
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Cozumel ATV Jungle Adventure Tour
Cozumel Jungle ATV Adventure will take you through specially carved out trails through Cozumel's Mayan jungles is just for you, your ATV and nobody else. Let us take you on an adrenaline pumping ATV tour to explore the exotic Mayan jungles of Cozumel Island accompanied by a fully trained and experienced guide.
From US $59 (1 Rider) to US $79 (2 Riders)
Cozumel ATV Snorkel by Boat Adventure Tour
Cozumel ATV Snorkel by Boat Adventure combines two (2) of the most popular activities here in Cozumel! You will experience first the off-roading ATV fun on the specially carved out trails through Cozumel's Mayan jungle and then will leave for a breathtaking snorkel adventure in our world-renowned coral reefs
From US $90 (1 Rider) to US $130 (2 Riders)
Cozumel Beach Bum Bikes - East Coast Bike ONLY Road Tour
Come join us for a unique bike tour experience in Cozumel. Our Beach Bum Bikes' tours will take you from the hustle and bustle of downtown to beaches and places of beauty on the island. On these Cozumel bike tours, you can ride a Pedego electric bicycle along a designated tour route that will showcase the best sights along the coast Cozumel has to offer!
US $59 Per Person
Cozumel Beach Bum Bikes - Punta Sur Eco Beach Park Tour
Come join us for a unique bike tour experience in Cozumel. Our Beach Bum Bikes' tours will take you from the hustle and bustle of downtown to beaches and places of beauty on the island. On these Cozumel bike tours, you can ride a Pedego electric bicycle along a designated tour route that will showcase the best sights along the coast Cozumel has to offer!
US $89 Per Person
Cozumel Beach Bum Bikes - Rentals
Come check out the available Beach Bum Bikes' Pedego electric bikes available for rent. The best way to tour the island and see our pristine, turquoise, Caribbean ocean with white sand beaches and stunning rock formations or just to get around town during your stay.
From US $20 to US $30 Rentals
Cozumel Beach Bum Bikes - West Coast Bike AND Snorkel Tour
Come join us for a unique bike tour experience in Cozumel. Our Beach Bum Bikes' tours will take you from the hustle and bustle of downtown to beaches and places of beauty on the island. On these Cozumel bike tours, you can ride a Pedego electric bicycle along a designated tour route that will showcase the best sights along the coast Cozumel has to offer!
US $39 Per Person
Cozumel Deep Sea Fishing Adventure Tour
Cozumel Deep Sea Fishing Adventure provides 1/2 day and Full day fishing excursions for the sport fishing enthusiast! Your captain and first mate will take you to the best fishing spots surrounding the island and with five (5) rods and reels going at the same time, you will be sure to catch "THE BIG ONE"!
From US $70 to US $90 Per Person
Cozumel Glass Bottom Boat Snorkel Adventure Tour
Cozumel Glass Bottom Boat Snorkel Adventure provides participants a visually stunning view of the world famous Cozumel coral reefs as you are boated to two (2) popular reefs, El Pariaso Reef and Chankanaab Reef. Experience the vibrant colors of our pristine Caribbean waters, the coral and the wide variety of marine life!
US $40 Per Person
Cozumel Deep Sea Fishing Adventure Tour
Personal Experiences
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05/29/2016 - We booked our tour of the Island and the East side through Cozumel Insider. There were 10 of us on the trip. Pedro was our driver. It was amazing. Van was clean, A/C worked great, value was superb and Pedro was phenomenal. He made the trip for us. He was very informative and passionate about his love of the Island providing us with lots of local info. He provided info on his favorite places, showed a beautiful old hotel with interior courtyard buffet we'd have never know was there. He also took us to the place with the best ceviche ever. We loved the day. I wouldn't hesitate to book the private van/bus with Cozumel Insider and would definitely ask for Pedro. He rocked it for our girls outing.
B. Larue ~ Newalla, OK USA
Thank you so much, we had a wonderful time at both adventures. Jungle Adventures took great care of us. They went above and beyond to ensure our day was a success. Thanks again to Alex, Javier and family. We also enjoyed Angel Jimenez tour with the snorkeling. Very laid back, not crowded or rushed just an absolutely perfect day!!! And we ate the best conch ceviche at El Cid. We did not have time to visit PalMar but it is on our list for next time. Thanks to all and I will be giving great reviews on trip advisor so if there is a way to work in Cozumel Insider....I will!!!
Natalie & Robert (March 2016) ~ Humble, TX USA
I have only good feedback to give you - we enjoyed Punta Sur a lot, despite the beach being red flagged so no snorkeling - the water was enjoyable for a cool dip and lunch was fantastic! Our guide was very kind and explained a lot to us. The bikes were a lot of fun.
A. Fioravantes (March 2016) ~ Albuquerque, NM USA
01/09/2016 - Our group had a GREAT time on the east side of the island. The bus was very clean, our driver Pedro was amazing. Super friendly and very informative. Everyone was very impressed! Overall - very happy.
R. Dunlap ~ Mooresville, NC USA
Hi Martin and thank you for the photos! Dave had a blast on the fishing trip and cannot stop bragging about the fish he caught. Next time he catches one like that, we are cooking it! Javier is a total sweetheart and we will definitely be using him as a resource in the future.
D. Corelis (March 2016) ~ Albuquerque, NM USA
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Superball Level 144 tips
- App name: Superball
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- Release: Apr 18, 2011
If you are stuck on Superball level 144 you came to the right place. Below you will find a video walkthrough and some written tips that will guide you through that level. Have fun and enjoy this great game.
Level 144 Walkthrough
This page contains Superball video walkthroughs for iOS (iPhone/iPad) called "- facebook" and has been uploaded on skillgaming official channel at Jun 22, 2013.
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Above is Andrew from A Rocket To The Moon's reworked Some Knights album cover. We want to see your creations so post a photo reply of your reworked FBR album cover!
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Our good friend William Beckett just released his new single 'Compromising Me' on iTunes for 99 cents. Download the song HERE and check back for his debut Walk The Talk EP coming out April 17th.
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We want to see your Fueled By Ramen Style! We created the FBR Style Blog so you can show everyone how you wear your favorite Fueled By Ramen band shirts and accessories. Check out the new blog HERE and submit your own photos to be featured HERE.
Submissions have the chance to win cool prizes from the Fueled By Ramen Webstore at any time! Prizes include Discount codes, Free Merchandise or even the chance to add your photo to a product page in the webstore.
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Sublime With Rome's Australian tour kicks off April 4th with Mat McHugh. Check out the dates below and get your tickets!
4.04 Coolangatta Qld, Australia @ Coolangatta Hotel (SOLD OUT)
4.05 West End Qld, Australia @ The Hi-Fi (Tickets)
4.06 Byron Bay, Australia @ Bluesfest (Tickets)
4.07 Sydney Nsw, Australia @ University of NSW Roundhouse (Tickets)
4.09 Melbourne Vic, Australia @ Palace Theatre (Tickets)
4.10 Adelaide, Australia @ HQ Complex (Tickets)
4.11 Perth, Australia @ Metro Freemantle (Tickets)
|March 19, 2012
Paramore & Panic! At The Disco have made it to the second round of MTV's Musical March Madness Tournament! They both need your vote to continue to the next round! Second-round voting is now under way and will run until Sunday so click HERE to cast your vote now for the Fueled By Ramen bands included.
|March 19, 2012
Watch Fun. perform 'We Are Young' at the 2102 MTVU Woodie Awards Festival. The band also performed 'Some Nights.' Watch that video HERE!
Tonight at 7:30 PM EST, Nick Santino of A Rocket To The Moon will be performing an acoustic set online via StageIt.com! Name-your-own-price tickets to this exclusive concert are available HERE.
|March 18, 2012
It is the final day to use the coupon codes from the St. Patrick's Day Webstore Word Scramble. We have filled in the answers for you here. Thanks to everyone who joined in on the fun. We hope you had a great St. Patrick's Day Weekend! Click HERE to shop The Fueled By Ramen Webstore with your codes!
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Papermag.com spoke to the gentlemen of Fun. when they performed at the Sons of Essex in NYC. You can read the full interview HERE.
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|March 17, 2012
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How to photograph your cat:
1. Set up a lot of teaware
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Great pictures, debunix
yinwenqian wrote:your comments are welcome
yinwenqian wrote:it is enjoyable to see beautiful pictures
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debunix wrote:I liked the way the furniture curlicues in the background softly echo the lines of the pot in this one.
rdl wrote:yinwenqian wrote:your comments are welcome
beautiful pot yinwenqian. i like the drama you provide. one suggestion to highlight the graceful details of your pot is to have a simpler background that doesn't compete with the pot itself. also, have you already described the pot in another post? i would like to know more.


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Patrick Osby joined the University Libraries in August 2012 as the Director of Human Resources. Prior to assuming his current position, Patrick served as the Faculty Resource Manager for the UW Department of Radiology. In Radiology, he served as the primary personnel resource for the approximately 120 permanent faculty and 80 fellows.
From 2007-2010, Patrick worked at UW School of Medicine, Office of the Dean as a Human Resources Manager. In this role, he was the primary contact for School of Medicine leadership and staff on all staff HR issues.
Patrick began his career as a Human Resources Consultant with UW in April 2003. During his UW tenure as a HR Consultant, Patrick worked at all four operation units within central HR, including UW Medical Center, Harborview Medical Center, Health Sciences and Upper Campus.
Patrick is a Texas native. He previously served in the US Navy on board the aircraft carrier, USS Nimitz (CVN-68). After the Navy, Patrick worked at the Department of Social and Health Services for 10 years in various roles including Human Resources. Patrick is active in the community, serving for four years as a Commissioner on the King County Civil Rights Commission.
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Thanks for posting this Alda. I have enjoyed singing
Thanks for posting this Alda. I have enjoyed singing Sacred Harp music for over 20 years. For the past seven, I have done most of my Sacred Harp singing at University Baptist Church, where this was recorded. That night I left just as Alda was setting up the microphone. It's kind of odd to have a recording of the singing. It captures a part of the experience, but not the whole thing. Each individual brings their own flavor, their own needs, their own vocal timbre. We then raucusly share all of that with each other in the sacred space that the singing allows us. You'll notice that no one part dominates, just as no one person dominates. Something sacred happens when we give of our selves in song to each other, to God, to our deepest longings. That's what Sacred Harp music does for me. It lifts me out of my doldrums and helps me to see beyond myself. That's sacred work, if you ask me.
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Nice blog about Sacred Harp!

FYI, the book was
Nice blog about Sacred Harp!
FYI, the book was first compiled in 1844 by Benjamin Franklin White, but shaped notes were invented in 1801 or 1803, I can't remember which. And this style of music existed in New England in Colonial times, though singing in the square probably originated later.
We have a singing convention at the end of September, 2 days, all day with potluck lunch at noon. Everyone come! No singing experience necessary.

That's pretty cool. I've just been getting back into
That's pretty cool. I've just been getting back into this singing, and find myself throughout the week with phrases, verbal or musical, going through my head ("fly------and fly"). I love liturgy (in my own Lutheran tradition and others), but there's something totally engaging about Sacred Harp singing. As a life-long musician, I've been nourished most deeply and directly by hymnody and singing--though I only found my voice to sing when I joined the Lutherans 9 years ago. Sacred Harp expands and deepends that, with no need to hold back for fear of "bawling," as John Wesley would caution against.
And yes, let's do Leonard Cohen--"Sisters of Mercy" perhaps? :-)

On a related "note," I am part of the Mennonite faith,
On a related "note," I am part of the Mennonite faith, which has traditionally had a culture of singing 4-part a cappella hymns. There is nothing (except maybe a Sacred Harp gathering) like a Mennonite hymn sing. At Goshen College, where I work and which is a Mennonite college, when we have hymn sings on campus, many of the college students are so enthusiastic that they are shouting out the next number to sing before the previous one has been completed.
Over the years, with the Mennonite church's emphasis on global understanding, the hymns that are sung have become more diverse and represent more than our Russian/Swiss/German heritage. Yet, the song dearest to the hearts of many Mennonites is what we refer to as "606" (the page number in an old hymnal), or "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow." It has been even called the Mennonite anthem. When the group Sweet Honey in the Rock performed at Goshen, they requested the audience to sing "606" for them. And at the college's soccer games, fans sing "606" when the clock hits 6:06.
All to say that Mennonites and music may be a good addition to the music show you are planning. Some recommendations of people to talk with: Mary Oyer (professor emeritus of music at Goshen College) or Ken Nafziger (professor of music at Eastern Mennonite University, Harrisonburg, Va.).

Jodi,

You might be interested in knowing that a
You might be interested in knowing that a Sacred Harp singing happens every month (first Sundays in the afternoon) in Goshen at the home of Matthew Lind. See http://www.entish.org/sh/mish.... for more details. There is an annual singing in Goshen as well.

Its typical to only see what you want to see. A group
Its typical to only see what you want to see. A group like this is small because it protects itself from those it perceives do not belong.

I would suggest that, before making such a comment, you
I would suggest that, before making such a comment, you actually spend some time (not just one visit, but over a period of months) visiting our group, or another Sacred Harp group -- preferably several, to get a comparison of the culture in each group, which does differ a bit though the fundamentals remain the same.
I would also suggest that it is not fair to lump every small group of human beings together with every other small group, and state that they all have the same problems or characteristics.
We make a concerted effort to attract and welcome newcomers. But we are volunteers. Our group does not have an advertising budget. Twice a year we put up flyers for our convention; the rest of the time our information is available on our website. Sometimes we're given wonderful free publicity, such as in this blog. We rely on these things and on word of mouth.
Often, people find us on their own because, sometimes even without knowing it, they have been searching for Sacred Harp, and when they hear it, they say to themselves, "I HAVE to do this." So it isn't entirely our influence that gets people in the door.
I will say that in the Sacred Harp community as a whole, there is a great deal of discussion about ways we can make newcomers feel welcome.
Do a little in-person research before making a blanket comment.

Actually, Mr. Fox, I would suggest that the Sacred Harp
Actually, Mr. Fox, I would suggest that the Sacred Harp community as a whole is one of the most "inclusive" groups you will find, especially among musicians. We require no musical training of you, no particular talent, just a willingness to participate and learn our tradition.
We do expect a certain amount of respect, however. My church is one of a few churches who still use this music in our regular worship services, so I am particularly attuned to that respect issue.
As for your comment, I assure you that if you give the music and its singers a chance, they will welcome you. It costs you nothing to try. In fact, every person in this group goes to quite a bit of expense to support their two major singings by hosting visitors from out of town and feeding all of the attendees, both singers and nonsingers alike.
As Martha suggests, spend some time getting to know these folks. You won't regret it.

Alda has written such a wonderful description of the
Alda has written such a wonderful description of the experience of a Sacred Harp sing. Even though the singing occurs in the "hollow square", it's always an open square- with newcomers welcomed and encouraged to join in. The community singing of Sacred Harp often seems to happen "under the wire," perhaps because, it's not about money and not about performing. Alda, when you are in your home-town again, you, and any reader, would be warmly welcome to join us in Tallahassee Fl where we sing twice a month!

One thing I've been thinking about lately is what a
One thing I've been thinking about lately is what a relief it is to read music. That activity occupies a part of my brain that is normally busy busy busy, and I find making music so useful for turning that part of my mind off for a little while. When I sing the mental chatter dies down, and that silence of mind lets other, deeper, and more communal experience in.
I'm so appreciative of you sharing your experiences here. I think the urge to join in song is a deep part of our humanness - I know it nourishes me - and I love to hear about how communal music-making feeds your spirits.

You know, they might consider teaching music reading in
You know, they might consider teaching music reading in school. <g></g>

Shaped notes have been considered as a way to teach music
Shaped notes have been considered as a way to teach music in schools. There is a Smithsonian publication (8 1/2" x 11", maybe 10 pages) to that effect. It was published in 2000, I think.

The first shape-note tunebook published was "The Easy
The first shape-note tunebook published was "The Easy Instructor" in 1801. Although much of the music in various editions of "The Sacred Harp" is from eighteenth-century New England, to my knowledge, there were no New England shape-note books until the 20th century. Shape-note tunebooks were compiled, printed, and published in New York State, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Ohio, Missouri, Wisconsin, Virginia, Tennessee, Kentucky, South Carolina, Mississippi, and Georgia prior to the Civil War. One Canadian tunebook was published in both shape-note and round-note editions. The music we think of today as "Sacred Harp" music was at one time widely distributed, whether in shape-note or round-note tunebooks. This is a somewhat long-winded response to Martha Henderson's comments.
As much as I appreciate Leonard Cohen's music, I can't think of any song of his that would lend itself to an idiomatic shape-note arrangement. I doubt Leonard Cohen will ever write a shape-note piece of his own. But the poem "A Villanelle for Our Times" by Cohen's mentor and friend F.R. Scott would lend itself to a New England style set piece.

The Sacred Harp tradition is actually very ancient. It
The Sacred Harp tradition is actually very ancient. It has descended from the hymnody of the New England colonies. Our shape notes were patented in 1798 by singing masters looking for a way to teach sight reading in their singing schools. Over the next few decades the shape note notation became very popular with hymn book compilers. Sacred Harp was gradually pushed out by the music reform movement which was critical of our harmonies and rhythms. But it persisted in the mountains and rural south

As a life-long Sacred Harp singer from the deep South
As a life-long Sacred Harp singer from the deep South (Georgia, Alabama, and now Tennessee) and an "honorary" Minnesotan after just over a year there singing with the Minneapolis-St. Paul singers, I can vouch for the love this particular group of singers has for this sacred music. Although many initially came to the genre thinking it was folk music or maybe just something different, many have realized over the years just how sacred the music really is. Some even consider these singings their primary worship services.
I have sung with folks from California to Florida, Minnesota to Louisiana and parts in between (and even some folks from abroad), but with the exceptions of my home church and family, the Minnesotans are some of my favorites! Take the opportunity to join them sometime soon! I say "join them" vs. "go listen" because this "participatory" music (and the singers) won't let you get by very long with just listening! The singers will give you a "loaner" book and some guidance on how to get started. You'll likely wind up with a mentor or two for good measure,! Relax and enjoy the experience!
Hugs and love to all of my Minnesota singer buddies!! I hope to join you around the hollow square VERY soon!

I have been singing (off and on) Sacred Harp for more
I have been singing (off and on) Sacred Harp for more than 15 years, and have found all groups welcoming. I was raised in a small sect that sang a cappella. When I left the church I missed the singing -- sacred harp is perfect for me because it fills that need and gives even more -- and without judgment.

I'm a nice Jewish boy from da Bronx. I've been singing
I'm a nice Jewish boy from da Bronx. I've been singing Sacred Harp/Shape Note/Fasola for about 28 years but have been most active in the past 20 years: singing in various places from Hoboken, Georgia; to a church across the street from the Waldorf-Astoria (St. Barts on Park Ave); in Poway, California with my sister; and the Lower East Side sing over the bar just moments away from Katz' Delicatessen on Houston St. where you can get great pastrami.
It's not about the where, but rather with whom you're singing. I have had the pleasure of singing with most of the people who commented on this thread, they are part of my Shape Note family. When I get to sing in the square with them I truly feel the transcendent presence of a higher power and I am touched deeply by it. I feel my experience joins with others of different faiths and practices headed down the same path and makes my appreciation of my own path much more meaningful.
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I was introduced to shape note singing when my life was
I was introduced to shape note singing when my life was teetering on the edge of personal and financial ruin. The love that total strangers extended to me helped me survive and heal. Every time I go to a singing I once again meet old and new friends, all united in raising our voices together. Singing tunes that have been sung in a musical style that goes back to our earliest settlers, praising God, mourning our trials and tribulations and just joyously singing together. Gathering together in small groups in a home, or singing with hundreds of other people in Birmingham, and Chicago, and everywhere in between. We sing joyously at weddings, and with tears streaming down our faces at funerals.
We sing with young children who bring a chair into the square so they can rest their book as they lead with the grace taught to them by their elders. We sing with older people who don't remember much about their lives today, but they lead their lessons by memory of the many years they have been singing these tunes. We sing with new singers who come because they love the music which is different from anything they have ever heard before. We sing with and honor the people who have been singing a long time and who take the time and money to travel all over the country teaching us newbies their traditions and the different styles and "how to do it right".
Thank you, all my singing friends. "All is well, all is well" Virginia Douglas

A note from San Antonio, TX
I too am a life long
A note from San Antonio, TX
I too am a life long singer, from a family that has been singing sacred harp since the mid 1800's. Sacred harp singing lets the leader take a printed tune and make it his/her own, you can lead it at any speed you like, no matter what others think of the tempo, it is the leader's choice. You can lead one verse or multiple verses, repeat as many times as you wish. Singers love to have new people come to sing or listen. My grandfather use to tell people: If you don't like this music, you had better get away from it because it will 'get ahold' of you and never let go.
That is as true now as it was when he told people in singing schools many years ago.
"Let's Sing On!"

Sacred Harp singing transports one to a spiritual/non
Sacred Harp singing transports one to a spiritual/non materialistic place that feeds the soul. I find there is nothing else quite like it for me that can bring such absolute and pure joy. Listening to the recordings of the music does not begin to describe the joy of actually singing. I only wish more people could discover this form of music.

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I wish I had come across this blog sooner. Thanks Alda so
I wish I had come across this blog sooner. Thanks Alda so much for doing this and for providing a space to share with others the power and experience of Sacred Harp Singing. One interesting and important aspect of Sacred Harp Singing is that it is a participatory form of music. A singer from the South once said he would travel miles and miles to sing this music, but would not walk across the street to listen to it. Recordings do not do it justice and often they don't necessarily sound very good, in my opinion. You really have to sing this music to believe it! And all are welcome to give it a try regardless of musical experience. All are welcome to join us in the square!


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Thought you Yixing aficionados might want to take a look at this.
(I am not connected in any way with this auction.)
heavydoom wrote:the seller is a joke. he or she can't even take a photo in focus? the so called stamp looks like a child drew it with crayon. why bother? totally laughable.
kyleshen wrote:heavydoom wrote:the seller is a joke. he or she can't even take a photo in focus? the so called stamp looks like a child drew it with crayon. why bother? totally laughable.
Not all seller is capable of taking good photo. However, this doesn't mean he/she has bad stuff. This is an old teapot before 50's if you must know.
gingko wrote:Interesting! I don't like this pot, but it's always good to know more. Can you tell more about the chop on the bottom of the pot? It looks very odd (or was photographed to look odd?)
eanglin wrote:Well, I assume it means they aren't a *professional* seller.
I enjoyed Ebay more when it was truly 'Americas garage sale'. I like finding something I, or a friend, is looking at a reasonable price It that item is being sold by a person who is unloading stuff in preparation for a move, trying to raise rent money, or just cleaning out the attic I'm not going to expect them to have or somehow borrow an expensive digital camera.
If they have good stuff and are willing to help me determine that their stuff is, indeed what I want, I've been happy to bid it up to whatever it is worth to me.
Sadly, Ebay is becoming a site geared toward professionals and finding bargains is becoming very, very difficult. Sellers have to pay for expensive cameras, high listing fees and Paypal somehow, and the casual seller who just wants to sell off a few collectibles seems to be getting pushed out.


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Skip to comments.In National Polling, Its Gallup vs. the Rest (Nate Silver in full liberal melt-down mode)
Posted on 10/19/2012 7:34:22 PM PDT by radpolis
The Gallup national tracking poll now shows a very strong lead for Mitt Romney. As of Friday, he was ahead by six points among likely voters, having led by seven points on Thursday.
However, the polls results are deeply inconsistent with the results that other polling firms are showing in the presidential race, and the Gallup poll has a history of performing very poorly when that is the case.
Other national polls now show a very slight lead for President Obama on average, while state polls continue to indicate a narrow advantage for the president in tipping-point states like Ohio. The FiveThirtyEight forecast has Mr. Obama as a modest favorite in the election largely on the basis of the state polls.
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What do the hetero pollsters think?
He has a point. Gallup's numbers are so far from everyone else that it's difficult to believe. Hoping it's true, but we'll have to wait and see.
They also know which way the momentum is shifting.
Clearly, the last debate did nothing to stop Romney's momentum.
With each debate the American People get more comfortable with Romney as President.
I think Gallup is picking up tea party surge that other pollsters are not. ."Feels a lot like 2010 and scott walker recall.
I'm curious about the States which changed their electoral votes to reflect national popular vote and what impact this would have on Romney.
No actually they do not. They all show Romney leading. Some sligtjly, some seriously. Only the Media polls have any good news for Obama. Nate's problem is he wants to selectively cherry pick the polls that validate his personal political opinions. Basically any MEDIA poll should be thrown out right from the start. They are designed to drive headlines, not to find fact. Looking at the professional polling, Obama is in trouble. Nate want to ignore those polls to cling to the polling that tells him what he wants to hear. Hopefully this election will be the end of Nate Silver's media hyped reputation. He has gone WAY out on a limb here. If the professional polling is correct, and he is this far wrong, his career is over.
I remember back in 1996 when almost every pollster was predicting that Clinton would win by 20+ percentage points. I think one had Clinton up by 25 points over Dole!
Only one lone pollster hit it on the money and showed Dole losing by 8% That was Zogby. Of course, he has managed to live down his reputation ever since.
So yes, one lone pollster all out on its own can be and in times past has been right, and the rest of the herd wrong.
That said, Gallup (like Pew) has a past history of wild swings in its numbers.
Basically the change should be insignificant. Romney may gain 1 in Maine and lose 2 in NE. If he wins NH and Ohio that will be an insignificant difference
Do you know which state did that? Please list.
The homosexual statistician was on the Daily Show yesterday trying to plug his new book. He knows has to do it now because once Obama is gone, so will his credibility.
None. This law is not effect for two reasons.
1. Not enough states have approved the law. If the did it would favor RR because three of the States are California, Ilinois, and Maryland.
2. They may face a constituitonal challenged, which is not clearcut, because state compacts require, per the constitution, approval from Congress. However, the Constituiton allows state to assign electors however they want.
Problem for Nate is the state polls lag behind the National polls. So the state polls should fall in line next 10 days.
So when both the National and the State polls swing against Nate's opinions, where then is he going to run and hide?
Nebraska and Maine are the only ones in effect for this election.
The New York Times... Now why would I believe anything they say? Come to think of it, I don't believe anything they say. They are nothing but liberal waste. As a matter of fact, I'm not believing anybody's poll from now to Nov 6th. I will trust the anger that I feel instead. Screw the polls.
Circular logic.
Gallup has been polling presidential elections since FDR.
Do you weight these polls more heavily, or the same as a poll by an ex-Catholic college in Poughkeepsie NY using questionable methodology? (Silver seems to be weighing results from Poughkeepsie more heavily.)
I remember that well. Few places reported Zogby because his polling did not conform to the image the media wanted to create. Rush Limbaugh was one of the few who ever mentioned Zogby.
Nate Silver is wrong and Gallup is correct.
It predicted Obama's win down to the final point on Oct 18th, 2008.
He can't dismiss it simply because it shows a result he doesn't like. I think Mitt Romney holds a very strong lead. Other pollsters just don't want to come out and say it.
Every one knows Romney is going to win this election and it won't be a close one at all.
The poor communists. They just can't get their heads around the fact that freedom lovers are rejecting them once again. LOL! They'll get over it. There's a "utopia" for them somewhere. It's just not on THIS planet.
With two exceptions, they've always picked the winner, back to FDR: http://www.gallup.com/poll/9442/election-polls-accuracy-record-presidential-elections.aspx
Many are oversampling registered voters while Gallup is doing likely voters.
Pray for America
NE and ME assign their electors by congressional district, then 2 for the state, not according to the national popular vote at all.
Nate Silver ragging on Rasmussen, the most accurate pollster of 2008:
Look Nate Silver in 2010 ended up predicting the election in most cases but what is hard to find in writing, but I remember, is he changed his October 31st final stats by about a third. Before that he spewed the same crap he is spewing now that promotes his liberal roots being the son of a MSU liberal professor and a mom who is a nut liberal.
First, we are past the point of even watching national polls. They mean nothing at this point. This election is down to 4-6 states.
Secondly, watch the campaigns and what they are doing and where they are going. They both have much better polling and other tracking tools about the state of the race.
Suffolk said a week ago, that VA, NC, and FL were all in Romney's corner, so they were moving to other states. Now we see that being played out in NC. And the polls in VA and FL are trending pretty strongly Romney.
Of course Obama can't come out and say they are giving up on FL or VA (or even NC). Because that would cause massive panic in their organizations and with the voters. But the media and the close insiders know what is going on.
To me, they are spending most of their time in OH. Seems to be political ground zero for both campaigns.
Polls aren't the only measure of how a race is going. Look at other factors.
Suffolk polling pulled out of FL, VA, and NC a week or two ago. Romney has pulled resources out of NC.
State polls show a close race in traditionally Dem states like WI, PA, MI and IA. NH and OH also show close races. Romney is ahead in CO.
Romney is absolutely killing in traditionally conservative states, so it's not hard to believe that nationally his numbers would be strong.
Maybe he's not leading by 6 or 7 points nationally, but 3 to 4 points wouldn't be hard to believe and that would be enough for him to win the electoral college, IMO.
I'm not sure. I know Washington State pledges their electoral votes to the popular winner, but I don't know if that includes having to win the state. From an article in the Olympian they talk of a compact of states which includes Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, and New Jersey. How this plays out this election cycle has got me a little interested.
Memo to the clueless moron Nate Silver:
Its the white men, stupid!
The States have the power to allocate their electoral college votes as they wish, but they don't have the power to compel another state in a compact that Congress did not approve.
Paul Ryan is head to PA. It is in play.
Paul Ryan is head to PA. It is in play.
"However, the polls results are deeply inconsistent with the results that other polling firms are showing in the presidential race"
Maybe Nate forgot to read the recent UPI and KOS/PPP polls also showing a significant Romney lead.
It is interesting that Gallup is so different than the others. I think it's because they are not weighting their samples, but letting their likely voter screen drive the results. It seems many of the polls are weighting the samples. I think Rasmussen is weighting it +4 Dem.
One thing I don't understand is the polls agree that Romney is winning among Independents, by 7 points or so. Whoever has done this in the past has won. Why are they thinking it will be different this time?
dang..the lib media going in on Gallup. I assume Gallup is gonna fall back in line soon.
One main reason was because Zero had a substantial lead among women-which appears to not be the case anymore.
I wonder if the Obama campaign is still sharing their internal polling with him
Nate mentioned 60 seats were possible but couldn't bring himself to embrace that number and settled for a 50 something final estimate.
Charlie Cook was predicting 60 seats.
So was Mark Halprin.
2010 tarnished the golden boy's crystal ball.
Yes, as the election draws near, that is the sample that matters and it will show the real poll numbers.
In effect, Silver is picking off all the poll results he doesn't like, while blowing off all the methodological problems with the ones that he does like. What was it that Mark Twain quoted of Benjamin Disraeli? "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics." The general thought holds for statisticians, too. Wearing a white lab coat doesn't turn anyone into a scientist.
The liberal press will doubt and downplay any poll that does not show their savior leading. They had better get used to saying President Romney.
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