text:
Complete cut out on Monday. 8 1/2 lbs of bees, filled 10 frames of brood 12" high.
This was a difficult one because I only had a 7" x 14" of opening space to work with in the ceiling.
This was a living room corner and was careful to limit the damage in the house.
The total loss of bees was only about 200, my bee vac I made did the job perfect. I was able to control
the suction in the hose so the bees did not get bounced around in the hose and in the holding chamber.
This cut out was the cleanest and best for me to date. Was surprised at the quantity of bees and brood
in this cut out. Bees were clean, healthy, and no mites. Tuesday morning put them into their new home
and today afternoon I checked and 1 frame in the suppers already was filled with honey.
These ladies are great, and accepted their new home fast.
All bees are ladies, and they are sweet!


text:
Hello all, Not really a new beekeeper, but getting back into the hobby. Had about a dozen hives in the mid 90's and got out of it for various reasons. 2 years ago in July a swarm found my barn and I hived them. They didnt make it thru the winter. I was lazy and never put that hive back in the barn. This past summer another swarm found that hive and moved right in. I guess I was meant to have bees again. They wintered great last winter and I made a split from them this spring.
Location here is the south central Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Looking forward to learning lots from this group, and maybe being able to contribute.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Not sure
This ezine is also available online at http://home.ezezine.com/1636/1636-20...5.archive.html
Africanized Honeybees Found in Georgia
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 21, 2010
More on the Story Released Here Yesterday
Entomological tests have confirmed that Africanized honeybees were responsible for the death of an elderly man in Dougherty County last week. News reports say the man accidentally disturbed a feral colony of bees with his bulldozer and that he received more than 100 stings.
This is the first record of Africanized honeybees in Georgia, said Agriculture Commissioner Tommy Irvin.
Africanized honeybees are a hybrid of African and European honeybees. Because of their extremely defensive nature regarding their nest (also referred to as a colony or hive), they are sometimes called killer bees. Large numbers of them sometimes sting people or livestock with little provocation.
The Africanized honeybee and the familiar European honeybee (Georgias state insect) look the same and their behavior is similar in some respects. Each bee can sting only once, and there is no difference between Africanized honeybee venom and that of a European honeybee. However, Africanized honeybees are less predictable and more defensive than European honeybees. They are more likely to defend a wider area around their nest and respond faster and in greater numbers than European honeybees.
Africanized honeybees first appeared in the U.S. in Texas in 1990. Since then they have spread to New Mexico, Arizona, California, Nevada, Utah, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Florida and now Georgia. Entomologists and beekeepers have been expecting the arrival of these bees in Georgia for several years. There has been an established breeding population in Florida since 2005.
Because Africanized honeybees look almost identical to European honeybees, the bees from the Dougherty County incident had to be tested to accurately ascertain they were the Africanized strain. The Georgia Department of Agriculture sent samples of the bees to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services which has the capability to do FABIS (fast African bee identification system) testing and the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture identification test (the complete morphometrics test) to confirm the bees identity.
Georgia beekeepers are our first and best line of defense against these invaders. They are the ones who will be able to monitor and detect any changes in bee activity, said Commissioner Irvin.
The Georgia Department of Agriculture is going to continue its trapping and monitoring of bee swarms to try to find where any Africanized honeybees are, said Commissioner Irvin. We also want to educate people about what to do in case they encounter a colony of Africanized honeybees. Georgians can visit our website for more information. The University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service has a publication on Africanized honeybees that is available online (http://pubsadmin.caes.uga.edu/files/pdf/B%201290_2.PDF) or at Extension offices.
Dont Forget!
Hives of European honeybees managed by beekeepers play an important role in our lives. These bees are necessary for the pollination of many crops. One-third of our diet relies on honeybee pollination.
People can coexist with the Africanized honeybee by learning about the bee and its habits, supporting beekeeping efforts and taking a few precautions.
Thanks wolfpenfarm, You learn something new everyday! I just read this online, link down below. It states that the average length of a honey bee wing is 9mm or more and anything less then 9mm is considered to be AHB. I have no idea if there is any truth to it or not but thought someone might know.
The spread of the AHB into more and more of the southern states is the reason there is now so much effort to get more northern beekeepers into queen rearing. Queens raised and bred in northern states will be less likely to have the AHB genes.
Bee all you can Bee!
I'd like to know how old this hive was... did it overwinter down there last winter?
I know I killed a swarm up here in TN I suspected of being africanized and sent samples with the state apiarist... they were on a big rig that came N. out of Florida and the bees were attacking anything that moved even if it was a hundred yards away. There were at least a few thousand dead bees around an A/C unit because they were attacking the fan blade. I haven't heard back on the results yet, but I would be very surprised if they weren't AHB. Anyway, the point is that a swarm like that can travel a thousand miles in a couple of days if they land on a rail car or big rig, etc. but they aren't going to be able to overwinter in a nothern climate. I'd be surprised if those bees in GA made it through a winter there.
You guys are using wishfull thinking about cold weather killing them. 15 years ago there were studies in Mexico where AHB survived at 5000ft elevation. They overwinter in swarms the size of a baseball here and we have zero nectar from Nov to April with temps in the teens and lower. They are not a serious problem in CA where there is an ample supply of domestic bees. I live on the edge of the desert where there is some nectar but not enough for commercial beekeeping. AHB survives here and stays quite pure and mean. Pure strains produce no honey. I have 3 hives of a cross that are completely disease resistant . They have varroa but coexist with no intervention. They have the temperment of old Germans and do produce an average amount of honey. I must be prepared for the worst when I work them and do so only on a perfect day. They would be to mean for a commercial outfit.
The problem is not them overwintering. Its the drones they produce. If this hive was near a queen rearing operation, The drones were flying out to DCA's and open mating with queens. Even if you flood your mating area with your drones some AHN drones are going to mate with your queens. Those queens are then going to produse some daughters that are half AHB and will be aggressive.
"Suppose you were an idiot and suppose you were a member of Congress. But I repeat myself." - Mark Twain
If you look at the natural (not beekeeper maintained) distribution of AHB in Argentina, they can establish themselves up to about 32-33 degrees South Latitude.
The equivalent latitude in the US would be Atlanta. Higher altitude (like Atlanta) and winter humidity might move that line to the south. Some AHB have survived as far south as 39 degrees latitude in Argentina, which would map to Washington DC. AHB have already made it to 39 degrees North Latitude in Nevada, but that is a dryer climate.
That said, I have seen maps based on Argentina that predict AHB as far north as southern Iowa and New York State. Of course, a big factor is the presence of numerous hives of European bees to compete with the AHB. And in cooler climates theAHB become less aggressive.
If a colony splits in the wild, who is there to walk away?
Well I don't know if this is normal are not but I'm starting to wonder if I have killer bee's!I have two hive and yes I am in Ga.that I started this year and all year I have been able to sit within 8 feet from my hive and observe the hive .But that is no longer possible,if I come within 8 feet now I need a suit is this normal this time of year? it's possible that there is some robbing going on that I can not seem to stop, the bees are all over the front of both hives which are 2 acres apart and are not acting normal at all.bees are also all over the place I mean front door back door all around the house shop ect.also don't let no body tell you that a hive beetle can't fit through # 8 screen wire.I pulled out my oil tray and they were 150 dead bees in the bottom of it .I'm wondering if this is part of there strange behavior?If any body can give me some advice it would be greatly appreciated....
On the positive side, all the news reports and articles I have seen have been very factual and matter-of-fact without a lot of sensationalism, other than an occasional reference to "killer bees".
In FL, they developed the "Best Management Practices" for beekeepers and queen rearers on a voluntary basis to help cope with AHB. Does anyone know how successful that program is?
I had a hive this spring that was just down right mean. Foolishly made a split from this hive and the new hive was just as mean. I'm talking tagged 3 times just taking the outter cover off. Silver lining was they were crazy productive. Real honey machines. I split again and they superceeded. Now I can refill feeders without veil. Maybe you just have a spicy queen. Swap her out.
Buffalo Lick Farm & Nursery
I guess it was inevitable but am sorry to hear it, just the same. I'm wondering now if and when they'll reach N GA.
See links below for the details.
Good news is they think they were transported in.....lets all hope so
"You laugh at me because I am different, but I laugh at you because you are all the same."
Haven't been on the site in a while so I don't know if this has been posted already.
If true, it makes me want to rethink purchasing packages/nucs from southern GA apiaries. What do ya'll think?
Man Dies After Killer Bee Attack
Africanized Bees Confirmed To Have Caused Death
POSTED: 12:11 pm EDT October 21, 2010
UPDATED: 12:40 pm EDT October 21, 2010
Email Print
Comments (11)ALBANY, Ga. -- Agriculture officials say a Georgia man died after being swarmed by killer bees.
Georgia Agriculture Commission Tommy Irvin said Thursday that tests show Africanized "killer" bees were responsible for the death of 73-year-old Curtis Davis in Dougherty County.
Davis was stung hundreds of times when his bulldozer hit an old wooden porch post where the bees had built a giant hive. The insects swarmed him.
Irvin said the tests showed the insects were a hybrid of African and European honeybees, sometimes called "killer bees." The bees are extremely defensive, swarm in greater numbers than typical European honeybees and sting with little provocation.
The first swarm of Africanized bees in the U.S. was discovered outside the small Texas town of Hidalgo in 1990. They have gradually spread to other states including northern Florida several years ago, but have not been previously confirmed in Georgia, according to the Georgia Beekeepers Association.
State officials said they will continue trapping and monitoring bee swarms to identify Africanized honeybees.
A web posting by the Georgia Beekeepers Association said that they are confidant that (Africanized bees) will at least reach the Atlanta area.
De Colores,
I can't really say from a beekeeper point of view, but just looking at it--it was one case, with a wild swarm. Wouldn't there be a MUCH lower chance of an AHB package coming your way? I mean, for one, the guy shaking the package would probably notice (would they care enough to cull the package?), and two, aren't most breeding apiaries surrounded by their own drone producing hives? Even if a queen mated with a small fraction of AHB drones of her total drone count, would that affect the temperment of the entire hive?
Mostly just asking rather than saying, but to change an entire operation off of a single unrelated incident seems a little overboard.
AHBs are not like European bees. They swarm multiple times. Much more often than what we are use to. They swarming is a natural way for them to replicate and doesn't seem to be associated with overcrowding. Actually it seems the more plentiful the natural resources, the more the swarm.
AHB swarms appear to be like any other bees. It's after they take up residence and have a colony to protect that you actually see the difference.
At least these are my understandings. So if a queen breeds with an AHB drone and the queen is them caged for a package, it would seem that it would not be realized until the queen starts laying once the package has been installed and there are brood, honey, comb, etc. to protect.
While it is just one occurance that has been noted, that has no bearing as to how many AHB colonies are in the area or AHB Drones are in Drone Zones.
I have decided one way or another as to whether or not I will stop purchasing bees from southern GA. But it gives me a reason to ensure I am getting what I expect.
De Colores,
Wouldn't there be a MUCH lower chance of an AHB package coming your way? I mean, for one, the guy shaking the package would probably notice (would they care enough to cull the package?), and two, aren't most breeding apiaries surrounded by their own drone producing hives?
The problem is the queen breeders, not the package producers. AHB are known to invade a European hive, kill the European queen, and take over the hive.
AHB swarms are calm. Small AHB hives are fairly calm. You don't hit the problem stage until the colony starts getting large.
What happens if an AHB queen takes over a small breeder queen hive, and someone doesn't notice and grafts eggs? What happens if an AHB queen takes over the drone producing hives and you flood the area with AHB drones?
How hot of a bee do you want?
Even if you can tolerate a hotter bee, do you want to buy a queen (or package) that can't overwinter in areas with a winter? AHB don't handle winter yet.
Key word here is "yet". I think if we keep accidentally breeding them into our bees and shipping them out to more northern climates, they will eventually adapt. Maybe that is naive thinking...or just thinking out loud
Don't shoot all the dogs because 1 had fleas !!!


text:
Active filters
Green Day facebook cover photo is a special one for your timeline selected from the best available "Green Day" FB cover photos all over the web. It is one among the hundreds of awesome Music Facebook covers in our collection and is linked to tags - green day.
You may also like
More green day facebook cover photos


text: "American Ice Dancer Ben Agosto to Appear at PANDORA at Southcenter Mall Attendees can enter to win free tickets to upcoming PANDORA NBC Skating Series taping with a live musical performance by BARRY MANILOW! In advance of the upcoming "PANDORA Unforgettable Moments of Love on Ice" show, featuring music performed live by Barry Manilow, Olympic Silver Medalist and five-time U.S. Dance Champion (with Tanith Belbin), Ben Agosto, will host a special event on Saturday, January 5 at the PANDORA concept store in Southcenter Mall in Seattle. During this event, guests will have the opportunity to take a photo with Agosto or get autographs. Agosto will also select charms for a bracelet for his girlfriend, Merrie, who will accompany him at the event. Guests are also encouraged to bring a new or gently used musical instrument to be donated to the Manilow Music Project, a nonprofit program which highlights the importance of arts in education and donates instruments and materials to school music programs. Light refreshments also will be served. All guests who make a musical donation at the January 5 event will receive a $5 savings coupon to attend the January 11 show, where skaters will perform live to hits sung by Manilow at the ShoWare Center in Kent, Washington. Guests can also enter to win one of five (5) pairs of K2 Merlin Adjustable Youth Skates or one of two (2) pairs of tickets to see Manilow's live performance." http://www.showarecenter.com/events/details/000000752/barry_manilow_loveonice


text:
This erks me! Why are neighbors such a pain? I have to go back and read all the posts but I couldn't help but say something. I have a problem neighbor too. I'm getting my first bees in April and in the past my neighbor has told me he (in the past ) has killed bees in his yard because he didn't like see them all over his plants. Dahh: scratch: I told him how good they are for us and did not tell him I am getting bees. I am even going to put color on my boxes so he can't see them well.
You, my friend need first to put a sign in her direction "No Transpassing" (Any Attorney will tell you that) and to have a video watch your boxes. Or if you see her in your yard snap a picture and call the police to have her Arrested. Let them take her downtown and see how she likes it behind bars for awhile. I'll loan you one of my Warlock Doberman to tie by your boxes. See how close she wants to come the boxes then.


text:
Hi and welcome from NE Ohio.
Welcome to the Quilting Board!
Hi and welcome from NE Ohio.
Welcome from the heart of wine country in Napa, California. This is a great place to be!!
Hi from Ohio!
Welcome from Michigan!
Welcome to the QB from North Carolina . Glad you could join us.
Happiness is a form of travel...not a destination.
Welcome to the board from Southern California!!!
My newest Grandson, Caleb Austin, was born May 29th. I am now Grandma to 4 precious babies. I am so blessed!!!!
Welcome from North Carolina! I have a smaller Brother sewing machine and I really like mine. It's a bit loud but is a real workhorse!
Hello, welcome from Oklahoma!!!
Welcome to the board (from California).


text:
IOP ebooks bring together innovative digital publishing with leading voices from across physics to create the essential collection of physics books for a digital world. Created through collaboration with leading researchers in their field, IOP ebooks feature must-read content for the physics community.
More Options:
Classic Catalog |
OhioLINK |
Online Journals/Resources |
Lane Public |
WorldCat |
More Options:
Research by Subject |
Databases A-Z
More Options:
OhioLINK Home |
OhioLINK Catalog |
Research by Subject |
Databases A-Z
More Options:
Miami University Search |
Miami University Directory
#King50Reflections Social Media Campaign Wins National Award
Find your summer read!
Faculty stipend and workshop offered for exploring open textbooks
Staff Spotlight: Nate Floyd


text:
Communication works for those who work at it.- John Powell
The Journal of Advances in Communication Theory and Research exemplifies Kansas State University's perpetual endeavor to produce high-quality research. Although the journal had to reduce the frequency from semi-annual to annual, like past editions of the journal, the Fall 2010 volume showcases originative works from a multitude of communication topics in an effort to celebrate undergraduate and graduate student research and encourage its efflorescence. This collection of articles covers a variety of topics, with age-relevant issues being dominant.
As an undergraduate, I was unaware any of the channels for submitting the research I conducted. Arduous semesters of original, critical, and comparative research by thousands of students remains in the 'documents' section of hard drives the nation over. I am fortunate to be involved in ACTR during a time of rising popularity for online communication journals disseminating ideas and giving credence to the earnest works of students. Through submission, student authors discover the difficulty and importance of formulating a systematic method and seeing research through to analyses and implications. Submission and editing standards forACTR serve as a model to help students identify tone, format, and style of papers that can qualify for journals and conferences in their academic future. Though students may not yet be experts in their area of research and may not be submitting papers without flaw, they also feel encouraged by learning that a student can write a paper with merit within a semester. Continue reading 'Editor's Note (2010) – Megan Oliver' »


text:
You missed it This great deal for Livemocha is over. But don't despair, we've got more great deals every day.
Related Deals That You May Like
Integrative Wellness Academy
Life Coaching Certification Courses
Global Language Training
Online Teacher or TEFL Online Courses
The College Review
6-Week SAT or ACT Prep Class in Virtual Classroom
Integrative Wellness Academy
Self-Development Classes
Six-Month ($25) or 12-Month ($39) Gold Key Access to Online Language Courses in Your Choice of 38 Languages
72% recommendedin LivingSocial customer ratings
Along with sleeping and working, articulately ordering your specialty coffee is something you do every day. Whether you favor café con leche, café au lait, or caffè latte, expand your foreign language knowledge when you order today's deal from Livemocha. Pay $25 (regularly $60) for six months of Gold Key access to online courses in Spanish, French, Italian, German, and 34 other languages; or pay $39 (regularly $100) for 12 months of access. An Internet tutorial program with a self-reported 12 million members, Livemocha connects novices with experienced talkers to acquire local flair through the individuals that know it best. Grammar, vocabulary, and syntax are all put into an entertaining context, which is not only more fun, but also helpful in learning the language faster. Take a shot at acquiring a useful skill with this deal, and espresso yourself in a whole new way.
PAID VALUE EXPIRES ON May 30, 2022
PROMOTIONAL VALUE EXPIRES ON October 8, 2012


text:
At Review Centre we provide you with consumer reviews of infant medicine so that you can compare the quality, price and efficiency of infant medicine products. Including Infacol, Calpol and Boots. You can also find reviews of further essentials to help you keep track of your baby's health such as scales and thermometers.
Write some infant medicine reviews on the infant medical products you have tried, so that your experience can be of help to other parents in choosing the best medicine and equipment.
Go to our Parenting Forums to discuss parenting and to get advice on choosing over the counter baby medicine.
Category: Medical
From 4 reviews
Category: Medical
Category: Medical


text:
Temple Grandin gives an educated crowd an opportunity to rethink their opinions.
by Lucas Sjostrom, Hoard's Dairyman Associate Editor
In Raleigh, N.C., North America's finest natural cheesemakers are meeting this week for the American Cheese Society's (ACS) annual conference and cheese competition. Unlike the commodity milk market, these cheesemakers have their own brands, create their own product and also take on the full risk of selling their product.
The high-risk and high-reward business brought together nearly 600 of these cheesemakers, distributors and retailers to talk about the safety of raw milk cheeses (it requires 60-day aging without pasteurization), strategies for promoting cheese and, of course, cheese tasting. Here, the cheesemakers are the rock stars. The event ends with a huge cheese sale and tasting Saturday evening.
Grandin compares science and ethics
At Thursday's opening session, Temple Grandin, Colorado State University's world-renown animal welfare researcher, spoke about her career and then spent 30 minutes answering questions from a curious crowd trying to discover where they stand. Questions came from all levels of animal knowledge and often conflicted with opinions of the average dairy producer.
Throughout her speech and answers, Grandin told the crowd she had no issues with foods that used genetically modified organisms, milk with rBST and suggested there was no real advantage to organic foods. She did note, however, that both genetics and management work together to create a humane environment.
"It isn't large or small," contended Grandin. "Bad management is bad management."
She noted that she was very disturbed by the high incidence of lameness in the dairy industry and hoped farmers worked quickly to rectify it.
It was truly amazing for this kind of crowd to hear a science-based speaker like Grandin. Some of the natural cheese world's biggest buyers must have heard their standards might not be the best thing for the animals or the environment. Whether it will have an impact is hard to predict, but the fact that this crowd cared to ask the questions shows that we have a very interested audience in the artisan cheese world.
As the questions got more specific, Grandin explained that no one type of system is better than another. When asked if free stalls were better, Grandin noted that they could be, but some tie stalls are just as well-managed. She advocated that cows should be let outside during the summer if they're kept in tie stalls. She admitted this was not a science-based fact but an ethical opinion.
Next, Temple Grandin explained to the crowd that science and ethics are two different debates. For example, she disagrees with gestation stalls for sows. She said even though the science shows that both sows and piglets do better in the stalls, her ethical opinion is that they should be in group housing. Two-thirds of the general public agrees with that opinion, Grandin said. Further, in her conversations with pig growers who switched to group housing, Grandin said they were surprised how well their animals did in group housing and wondered why they didn't do it years ago.
In Grandin's class at Colorado State, she ends each semester with the same question she shared with the ACS crowd. "If you know that cloning a human in a certain way will produce birth defects, I think most people would agree we shouldn't do it," explained Grandin. "But if you can solve that problem, then the question is should we clone humans?"
Grandin didn't offer her opinion on the subject but used the question to show the crowd that there is a place for ethics in determining animal management practices. I tend to agree with her. Where do you stand?
Click the icon to subscribe to HD Notebook and get the blog sent to you.


text:
Bill proposes stricter laws for teen drivers
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho - A new bill in Idaho could further prevent teens from using their cell phones while driving, and some people in the community are supporting the new bill already.
"It's upsetting anytime a student gets into a collision, especially if it's one that I know," said Kent Sawyer, vice principal of Sand Creek Middle School.
Sawyer has been a driving instructor for Bonneville School District 93 for 13 years. Over that period of time, he's taught more than 1,000 students how to drive.
But before a student steps into a car to drive.
"I'll either have them put their cell phone in their backpack in the back of the car. Or the cell phone will be stored into the console of the car, " said Sawyer.
And it's a good thing Sawyer is banning the use of cell phones while driving, because laws may be getting tougher for teens who have their driving permits.
Although texting while driving in Idaho is illegal, Idaho's Senate Transportation Committee has created a new bill which would ban drivers with permit licenses to call, text or communicate with a cell phone or wireless device while operating a motor vehicle.
Teens with a driving permit in Idaho must obtain 50 hours of driving with a parent or guardian during a six-month period in order to get their full license.
And during this time, Sgt. Jeff Edwards said, it's important for parents to teach their child how to answer a phone call correctly while driving.
"No doubt about it, anytime that a situation comes up where a phone call needs to be made, they need to be taught at that young age, to pull over, to stop or park before they use the phone," said Sgt. Edwards.
Future consequences of teen drivers getting caught texting or making a call on a cell phone under a full license will cost them.
If charged with inattentive driving, such as talking on your cellphone while driving, an offender could face up to $300 in fines and 90 days in jail.
Texting while driving is an $85 fine.
If the bill does pass, and drivers with a permit gets caught using their cell phone, they will have to restart the six-month process.


text:
CPJ welcomes Malaysian reform vow
Bangkok, September 16, 2011--The Committee to Protect Journalists welcomes Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak's vow to abolish the Printing Presses and Publishing Act, and urges his administration to follow through with additional press freedom-related reforms.
On Thursday, during an Independence Day national address, Najib vowed to dismantle two harsh security-related laws--the Internal Security Act and the Emergency Ordinance--and ease legal restrictions on civil liberties, including the right to assembly, international press reports said. He has also vowed to abolish the Printing Presses and Publications Act so that newspapers do not have to reapply annually for permission to publish. The Home Ministry previously had sole discretion over whether to renew newspapers' operating licenses, and its often arbitrary decisions could not be legally appealed.


text:
Posted by Manish Bahl on February 2, 2012
The Department of Information Technology (DIT) of India recently launched a paper on "Framework for Mobile Governance" that aims at providing fast and easy access of public services to citizens through mobile devices. In view of the limited success of the e-governance initiative in India (low Internet and PC penetration coupled with implementation-related issues), the shift in the government's approach to using mobile as an alternative delivery medium for public services is a step in the right direction. According to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), there were roughly 894 million wireless subscribers in India as of December 31, 2011, and it is encouraging to see that the government is finally realizing the importance of mobile in achieving its e-governance initiative. I have taken key highlights from the mobile framework published by DIT:


text:
Pleasant Studio Louvre / Montorgueil
尺寸25 平方米
Floor No.4(with elevator)
- 厨房
- 洗衣机/干衣机
- 电视机
- 大厦电梯
- 适合家庭/儿童
- 欢迎宠物
- 互联网/无线网路
Accommodation summary
|Rue d'Aboukir, 75002 Paris, 法国
The 4th and last floor, equipped with a lift, it offers all the comfort to 2 persons with sofa bed 1.40 m and a brand new mattress upon travelers request !
Baby equipment on request: cot, high chair, bath (15 € / stay)
The apartment is ideally located along the pedestrian area of Montorgueil and 10 minutes walk from the Louvre and the Seine.
Very central, near the Marais, the Opera Garnier, Saint Germain ...
Many cafes and restaurants with outdoor terraces, bakery, fresh produce store and shopping "mode", all amenities necessary for a comfortable stay!
Metro stations:
"Path", line 3, "Les Halles", line 4 and "Châtelet-Les Halles" line 1
RER B and A "Les Halles"
Direct access airports CoG / Orly and Disneyland
住宿规定Bed linen and towels are provided
Cleaning € 30 to be paid on arrival
Security deposit payable by Paypal € 200 before arrival
Arrival and departure time flexible between 10:00 and 19:00
Late arrival is possible after 19.00: 10 € per additional late hour
If next travelers check-in is immediate, departure must be done at 10:00 (storage of luggage possible)
|Check-in before
The apartment is clean and nice and very well situated and the metro is really near just 2 minutes on foot.
It is equipped with all basic necessities
Marika was really nice and comprehensive about the hours for check-in and checkout.
I will absolutely come back again in this apartment.
Marika's apartment offers everything you need in a very central location.
The Louvre and many more attractions are within walking distance and you'll find plenty of bars and nice restaurants in the area.
I'll definitely keep it in mind for my next Paris trip.
We loved this apartment in Paris!
Marika herself was on vacation but we were met by a really nice man whom explained everything very well (even though his english wasn't perfect).
The apartment was super clean and it had a really nice ambiance!
It has everything you need; a good working kitchen, a nice shower and a good couch (which is also the bed when you pull it out).
It's location is really close to a metro station and all around the aparment you can find nice little cafés and bakkery stores.
If you want a nice place in Paris, I would certainly recommend this apartment!
Nice, clean studio. A very good location. You have everything within a few steps. So all the area's you want to see in Paris are easy to reach. And don't forget the great Rue Montorgeuil, just around the corner.
Marika, sorry for the key and thank you very much for your flexibility as well as for the morning departure time. This was well appreciated, especially by my nephew (a very long sleeper).
Hope you are successful with the concierge, so that the elevator door (downstairs) will soon be repaired. And that your sofabed arrive without complications.
I will advise friends, if they need a nice place to stay, for sure your apartment.
Merci, Daphne
It is a great well-equipped apartment. Good location, near to market, shops, metro, museums and cafes.
Very calm and pleasant.
The apartment has all the posibilities: its location and the facilities are great. The base price is also ok, but the extra charges for cleaning and late arrival seem like a way to inflate the final bill.
We had a couple of problems with Marika. First, the sofa was broken. Marika made up for this forgiving us the cleaning fee (30€). It's ok, but we'd preferred having the sofa in good conditions, because it was rather uncomfortable. Second, we arrived before the Marika forecast. She said to us it would take us two hours from CdG airport. From terminal 2 it was less than an hour: direct connection to Les Halles. We had to wait for Moabat and Marika refused to return one hour late arrival fee. We didn't find it fair.
very great location! very close to metro station and the disctrict is very nice, especially in the night. good also for family. Nice apartment and clean. recommended!
Highly recommended place to stay!
Perfect location, very near to Louvre and metro stations.
Very nice appartment that has all you need for your stay.
Superb bathroom with big shower and a lot of warm water.
Very clean and well prepared - thank you to Moabat!
See you again on my next trip to Paris!!!
- 住宿品质保证
- 屋主通过电话验证


text:
If you feel this item is offensive in any way, let us know.
Just give us an indication of what you find objectionable
(sometimes it isn't neccesarily clear), and we'll look into it.
Item ID: 80746
(Legislators not finding easy answers to payday lending)
What is inappropriate about this item?


text:
Note: Title previously named "HOT PXL".
HOT PXL is a myriad of mini-games (think Nintendo's Wario Ware) aimed at a more mature, cultured crowd. The rapid fire game play requires players to draw on their reflexes and 2D gaming prowess to get through hundreds of inspired scenarios ¯ whether it's blasting through an old-school Zaxxon-inspired game, busting tricks on a skateboard or a BMX, stage-diving at a pixellated concert or simply trying to cross the street. By playing through the main Story Mode, players unlock alternate versions of the mini games which add infinite replayability in the Theater Mode and within the game's Smart Playlists. HOT PXL will take full advantage of the PSP system's unique capabilities, including the ability to download new content through a PC/web interface, ensuring hardcore and casual gamers alike receive the most original and versatile gaming experience on the scene.


text:
Maori Television has announced its chief executive Jim Mather is leaving the station for a new role at Te Wananga o Aotearoa. Mather has been leading the company since 2005 and will take up the Maori Tertiary Education Institution's CEO position in six months.
Maori Television Chairman Georgina te Heuheu said Mather made an "immense contribution" to Maori Television's success from a fledgling broadcaster to fully grown organisation.
Mather said he had overseen significant growth of New Zealand's indigenous broadcaster including the launch of the Te Reo channel, the establishment of the World Indigenous Television Broadcasters Network (WITBN), coverage of the Rugby World Cup and the annual ANZAC Day broadcasts.
"I've had an incredible journey at Maori Television and I'm extremely proud of the work we've all done in the revitalisation of te reo me nga tikanga Maori," he said.
Maori Television will start its recruitment process to find a new chief executive next month.


text:
For Marin real estate, 2013 was the year the Jiffy Pop exploded.
"You know how you'll put popcorn in the microwave, and at first there are just a few pops? That was 2012," said Jane Kaplan, a Coldwell Banker agent. "In 2013, all of a sudden the popcorn was just popping like crazy."
Numbers from the Marin County Assessor's Office bear Kaplan out. Taking condos and detached homes together, the median price of a Marin home soared 20 percent, from $660,000 in 2012 to $795,000, and the 3,452 homes sold represented the highest volume since 2005, the peak of the boom, said Marin County Assessor Richard Benson.
"This is the first year since the economic collapse in which we have seen such a large increase in volume and prices," Benson said. Sales volume was up 8 percent over 2012, when 3,181 homes sold.
"Anything that went on the market in Marin had multiple offers and it looked like the middle of the last decade," said Robert Eyler, head of the Marin Economic Forum. Eyler, a Sonoma State University professor, added, "2013 was the year when demand met supply and cleared it."
Along those lines, for much of 2013, "You could list basically anything and it would sell, unless it was grotesquely overpriced," said Kaplan.
And the Jiffy Pop's not finished popping, according to Benson.
"Some of the people who saw their values reduced after the 2007 downturn can expect to see appreciation this year," Benson said. "They did see appreciation in 2013, but it will be more significant in 2014, based on the numbers in this report. That is for the properties whose prices were reduced after the downturn and have been in this declined status over the years."
Characterizing the real estate market as "healthy," Benson said, "Some of these homeowners are going to experience some upswings. It's good to see people get their equity back." At the same time, "the downside is assessments or taxes may go up as the equity in their homes returns," the assessor said.
Real estate agents agreed, predicting that appreciation will continue, albeit not at the 2013 pace, when prices went up as much as 26 percent in one month.
"It's definitely not going down, it's going up, but not at the same rate," Patti Cohn of Pacific Union said of prices.
"The surge came not to a stop, but a slowdown. In September and October we still had good buyer interest, but the frenzy backed off," said Jim Fronk of Decker Bullock Sotheby's International Luxury Real Estate in Mill Valley. "Now there is very good and manageable interest by buyers."
Bob Ravasio, a Coldwell Banker agent, said, "I would agree it's not going to be as crazy this year as it was last year, but that's going to be a function of inventory."
The agent's comment touched on one of the major characteristics of the market in 2012 and 2013: A dearth of homes for sale.
Or, as Kaplan put it, "We need more popcorn."
"Currently we are at 547 homes on the market and 318 are in contract, so we're at 58 percent in contract," Ravasio said. "Inventory is still low, and until inventory loosens up it's going to be tough for buyers."
"Right now we only have close to a month and a half of inventory," said Pacific Union agent Sean Solway, meaning that if no new homes went up for sale, it would take less than two months to sell every home on the market. Normal inventory is about four months' worth.
As prices increase, Ravasio believes inventory will increase as well.
"There has been a healthy growth in sales and prices are up dramatically," the agent said. "When prices go up, supply typically increases. People who have been thinking about selling say, 'Oh, now I can get what my house is worth.'"
Cohn said, "I think we'll have more inventory because sellers have gotten the memo that it's OK to dip your toe in the water."
"It might put more units on the market if people feel their value has gone up," said Eyler. "With all the action in the market, it's coming with a few caveats, but generally speaking this has been a great time for residential real estate."
Contact Janis Mara via email at email@example.com. Follow her at Twitter.com/jmara.
Marin real estate prices and sales over the years
2013: Median price $795,000; Homes sold: 3,452
2012: Median price $660,000; Homes sold: 3,181
2011: Median price $630,000; Homes sold: 2,612
2010: Median price $676,500; Homes sold; 2,455
2009: Median price $650,000; Homes sold: 2,257
2008: Median price $767,000; Homes sold: 2,153
2007: Median price $879,450; Homes sold: 2,724
2006: Median price $830,000; Homes sold: 3,345


text:
Games to play with your children
Posted on 3rd Sep 2009 at 15:16 by Joe Martin with 36 comments
Looking back on that recently I've come to think that parents should definitely play computer games with their kids, even though a lot of parents are of the opinion that "games are bad for you" and "all games are violent". Absolute rubbish, every word of it.
Of course, some games are violent and there's a huge amount of games out there which aren't at all suitable for children – but violence, if handled responsibly, isn't always bad and there are a lot of games that are good for kids. My parents had an inkling of this and I spent a lot of time playing either with my Dad or talking about it with him. It's something I plan to do with my children too, heaven forbid, and something I reflect on every time I go into a shop and see a parent blindly buying Grand Theft Auto for their seven year old. Grrr.
This isn't new thinking obviously – any number of child-rearing programs or handbooks will tell you it's important to get involved and find experiences you can share with your children. The problem though is that if you're not someone who's 'into PCs' and your kid is then it can be hard going. Thus, here are some recommendations for games that are suitable for most children and which open themselves up to this kind of activity.


text:
Reviewed By Karl W (Warminster, PA) Reviewed for a 1995 Ford F-250 —7/8/2012 4:24 AM
Cover installs and can be removed quickly. I recommend folding from sides as oppossed to instructions. Vehicle totally protected from rain and summer sun. Buy the wind kit - you'll need it if you want the cover to stay on. Cover is snug but not tight -perfect.


text:
By Giuseppe Muro
Arsène Wenger admits Manchester United are favourites for the Premier League title this season but is confident Arsenal can get a result at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Sir Alex Ferguson strengthened his options over the summer with new signings Ashley Young, Phil Jones and David De Gea all added to the squad that reached the Champions League Final in May.
Victories against West Brom and Tottenham in their opening two games have given the Premier League champions a strong start to the new campaign and Wenger says they are the team to beat.
"They are the favourites because they won it last year and they do not look weaker," he said. "It is up to us to make sure they do not win it.
"Of course [we believe we can get the three points]. We have been very close many times since 2006 and we beat them last year at home so I believe we can do it.
"They have regenerated quite well, compared to last year, and there are still some good, experienced weapons on the bench. Look at last Sunday, for example, when they made the changes they still had Berbatov, Giggs coming on, and Carrick and Park. I would not be surprised if they start against us. "
They were quite good against Tottenham in the last game and they have started stronger than they usually do. On the style of their play I feel they already look ready and fit.
"So it will be an interesting confrontation because we feel physically strong as well. Overall, I hope you will not be disappointed by the quality of the game. We go there to, of course, give absolutely everything."Copyright 2017 The Arsenal Football Club plc. Permission to use quotations from this article is granted subject to appropriate credit being given to www.arsenal.com as the source


text:
District of Columbia Public Schools
Mailing Address:
825 North Capitol Street, NE
Washington, DC 20001
Project Director: N/A
First Year Grant Amount: $1,057,220
Second Year Grant Amount: $722,922
Third Year Grant Amount: $1,057,220
Fourth Year Grant Amount: $1,652,901
Fifth Year Grant Amount: $1,082,229
Facility assessments by the District of Columbia's public charter schools reveal a need for additional funding to continue supporting public charter schools in the District of Columbia. Urban renewal is increasing the rents that tenants, including charter schools, must pay. There are two components to the District of Columbia Public Charter School Facilities Aid Program using these grant funds, a General Facilities Allowance component and a School Choice component.
The General Facilities Allowance component will provide a per-pupil facilities allowance to eligible public charter schools based on the number of students estimated to be enrolled in such schools in fiscal year 2005. To be eligible for the General Facilities Allowance, a public charter school must provide evidence that 65 percent of the school's student population participates in the free and reduced-cost lunch program. The amount of funding allocated to the General Facilities Allowance component is about two-thirds of the total program budget.
The School Choice component will provide an additional per-pupil facilities allowance to eligible public charter schools based on the number of students estimated to be enrolled in such schools in fiscal year 2005. Eligible applicants are public charter schools that meet the General Facilities Allowance requirements for this grant and can show that 25 percent of the student population resides within the school boundaries of either a transformation school, persistently dangerous school, or a school that failed to meet Adequately Yearly Progress for two consecutive years. The amount of funding allocated for the School Choice component comprises about one-third the total program budget.
California School Finance Authority
Mailing Address:
304 South Broadway
Suite 500
Los Angeles, CA 90013-1427
Project Director: Katrina Johantgen (213) 620-2305
First Year Grant Amount: $9,850,000
Second Year Grant Amount: $9,850,000
Third Year Grant Amount: $9,850,000
Fourth Year Grant Amount: $9,850,000
Fifth Year Grant Amount: $9,850,000
California has been at the forefront of reforms that seek to provide charter schools with the operational and financial tools necessary to meet the intent of California's Charter School Act of 1992. This statute set out to improve pupil learning, spur the use of innovative teaching methods, provide parents and pupils with expanded choices, hold charter schools accountable for meeting measurable pupil outcomes, provide schools with a method to change from rule-based to performance-based accountability systems, and encourage competition within the public school system to stimulate continual improvements in all schools. California has used several approaches to assist approximately 450 charter schools to more readily obtain facilities.
- Proposition 39, which took effect in 2003, requires school districts to provide charter students with facilities that are reasonably comparable to regular public schools.
- California enacted a lease aid program for charter schools in 2001 that reimburses charter schools for the lesser of $750 per student or 75 percent of the lease costs incurred. This program targets schools serving exceptionally high proportions of economically disadvantaged students.
- California established a charter school revolving loan fund in 2001 that provides loans of up to $250,000 to charter schools in their first five years at a rate that is three to five percentage points below the rates they can obtain from private lenders.
- California adopted its Charter School Facilities Program (CSFP) in 2002 and expanded this program in March of 2004 as part of Proposition 55. This $400 million per-pupil facilities aid program funds one-half of the project costs as a grant. Consequently, charter schools are only obligated to pay one-half of their project costs.
California will use its Federal grant to expand CSFP, which was only able to serve one quarter of its applicants in 2003.
Minnesota Department of Education
Mailing Address:
1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113
Project Director: Cindy Murphy (651) 582-8217
First Year Grant Amount: $5,000,000
Second Year Grant Amount: $4,000,000
Third Year Grant Amount: $2,214,410
Fourth Year Grant Amount: $2,000,000
Fifth Year Grant Amount: $1,000,000
In 1991, Minnesota passed the first charter school statute in the nation and started the first schools in 1992. In the fall of 2004, Minnesota will have 106 charter schools enrolling an estimated 17,000 students. The Minnesota Legislature created a limited school facilities aid appropriation in 1996. The amount of facility aid has increased to 90 percent of the actual cost of leasing (up to $1,200 per pupil) over the years. The 10 percent balance of facility costs that the charter school pays helps assure that schools will lease appropriate and reasonable facilities.
This proposal for facilities grants builds on the strong Minnesota charter school statute and strong financial aid provided Minnesota charter schools. Financial aid in Minnesota provides per-pupil non-facilities funding for charter schools in the exact same amounts as school districts.
However, Minnesota charter school facilities, in general, are substandard compared to regular district school facilities. This grant's first year funding will provide facility improvement subgrants targeted to charter schools in geographic areas with low student achievement. In subsequent years, the funds will boost total state lease aid payments for which there is rapidly increasing demand because of the number of new schools starting. In all years, it will make technical assistance available regarding creative and appropriate school facilities for charter school developers, and it will disseminate best practices in cost-effective facility use.
The grants for school facility aid will particularly benefit students from low-income families and areas where there is a concentration of district schools not making Adequate Yearly Progress by making it easier to start and sustain charter schools by community groups and educators.
Utah State Office of Education
Mailing Address:
250 East 500 South
P. O. Box 144200
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4200
Project Director: Marlies Burns (801) 538-7583
First Year Grant Amount: $2,785,655
Second Year Grant Amount: $2,379,392
Third Year Grant Amount: $1,660,850
Fourth Year Grant Amount: $1,279,579
Fifth Year Grant Amount: $798,771
Utah's 30 charter schools are compensated for their inability to access local tax revenue, which traditionally covers Maintenance and Operation, Capital Projects and Debt Service, through Local Replacement Revenue established in fiscal year 2004. The state charter school law mandates that at least 10% of this appropriation be used on charter school facilities. The State Charter School Facilities Incentive Grants Program will enhance the State Fiscal Year 2005 program of $594,848 that provides about $100 per student.
The State Office of Education, in consultation with the Director of the Utah Charter School Board, will manage the grant.
Announcement re: FY 2004 awards under the State Charter School Facilities Incentive Grants Program


text:
found my new favorite gif!!!
found my new favorite gif!!!
Oderint Dum Metuant
It's too bad, I'm too good....
Everyone see breaking bad?
"crystaal bluuuue persuaaaaasion" lol
In Reese We Trust
Cowboys Injury Update: Jay Ratliff not playing. Ruled out for the game. Jason Witten is doubtful. Mike Jenkins questionable.
This is the last season possibly, right?
Awesome show, but its starting to lose that shock value with me, which is a problem for my TV watching ADD. shows like Dexter i lost interest in because the crazy parts no longer seemed crazy when you expected them. lol
So if it ends soon, at least i know i finished it ha
Oderint Dum Metuant
It's too bad, I'm too good....
I forgot how great a song this was.
"Typical Morehead!"..................and he didn't even mean that as a compliment..


text:
Welcome to the athnic.net domain
This domain has DNS entries pointing to an
Athenaeum Internet
web server.
This domain is more than likely registered by Athenaeum on behalf of one of our clients and does not currently have a web site uploaded.
To check the registrant details, perform a
lookup for this domain.
Athenaeum Internet - Ecological Hosting
Athenaeum is an ethically run, reliable and responsible Internet hosting company. All our servers, offices and the data centre we use operate on renewable energy.
This particular server and the entire data centre that hosts it both run on wind generated electricity.
With low starting prices, there really is no reason to ignore your conscience. Make the switch today and help protect our environment.
Please visit our main web site
for more details.
Copyright 1999-2017
Athenaeum Limited (Registered Number 03800266 England)
Order Form
Email Form
| Telephone: +44 (0)1773 747722


text:
Peer-Reviewed Publications
Found 4 resultsTitle
Filters: Author is Locey, Caitlin M [Clear All Filters]
Differences in thoracic injury causation patterns between seat belt restrained children and adults." Ann Adv Automot Med. 2012;56:213-21."
Head impact contact points for restrained child occupants." Traffic Inj Prev. 2012;13(2):172-81."
Protection of children restrained in child safety seats in side impact crashes." J Trauma. 2010;69(4):913-23."
Lower extremity injuries in children seated in forward facing child restraint systems." Traffic Inj Prev. 2007;8(2):171-9."


text:
Julia Stiles' Yummy PussyFriday, August 13th, 2010
Fuckable young actress Julia Stiles has come a remarkably long way in a very short time! This nubile hottie became a movie star thanks to standout performances in the teen romances 10 Things I Hate About You and Save the Last Dance. For this post, Julia Stiles Nude takes another step further with these fully-naked and explicit images of your favorite actress. Click this link to get a whole shitload of naked pictures of Julia Stiles.
These nude photos showing her whole body with nothing to hide. Look at some samples pics to get your first look at her sweet pussy! Admire her smooth nakedness and hot body all you want. So knock yourself out, stare all you want until you're satisfied; then it's time to move to other pictures of this smoking hot celebrity.
The sexy Miss Stiles earned herself a spot on Teen People's 21 Hottest Stars Under 21. If you want to see more Julia Stiles nude photos, just click on the link.


text:
I want to talk to people who have had experience with or studied Afrcanized bees at all. I am in AZ and deal with them alot but would still like to start a discussion and think tank here about them.
I want to talk to people who have had experience with or studied Afrcanized bees at all. I am in AZ and deal with them alot but would still like to start a discussion and think tank here about them.
I'd like to hear about this, myself. I'm still hopeful that our temperatures and rainfall are enough like the AHB's stopping point in Argentina that they may never make it here. But, it would be nice to know how to deal with them. Just in case.
If you do an archives search you will be occupied for days on AHB threads with some very good information.
I work diligently to keep my apiaries as free from AHB influence as I possibly can.
I have been very successful at virtually eliminating excessive defensiveness. Colonies that exhibit that trait (I promptly destroy their queens, then distribute their resources). Though I still have a few colonies that exhibit one of the most pervasive, to me, AHB traits -- that being excitability (commonly referred to as "runny"). These "runny" bees seem to be very vigorous workers, maintaining their colonies very successfully. However, they make it more difficult to avoid accidental stings, but don't seem to be any more aggressive than typical, docile EHB colonies.
I am now working to reduce the runniness, carefully, since it appears to be associated with increased vigor, which I appreciate. Working runny hives is best accomplished with a good pre-plan and expedient manipulations. Since this is counter to my own objectives, to spend extended time in almost every hive as I examine them, I appreciate the positives of runniness, but don't appreciate the negatives (difficulty with extended manipulation times).
48 years - 50 hives - TF
Joseph Clemens -- Website Under Constructioni
It is interesting that some Africanized genetic markers are found in stocks of bees sold to the general public (BeeWeaver). My conclusion is that unmanaged stocks of African-European crosses are bad news, but that careful breeding (and who defines what careful is?) may help us win the fight against varroa.
Now if what you are talking about is working unmanaged African European hybrids then I suggest you pay attention to people like Joseph Clemens who has to live with them (or at least be on guard against them)


text:
Whenever people ask me to recommend apps for their children — specifically the preschool set — at the top of my list is always "every app by 3 Elles." Formerly Les Trois Elles, these three friends — Marilyne, Valérie and Gaël — are sequestered deep down in the catacombs of Paris, churning out amazingly gorgeous and layered Montessori apps for the children of the world. (Okay, I may have made up the thing about them living in the catacombs, but you let me live in my world, and I'll let you live in yours.)
Recently, Valérie, one of this trio of fantastic women, contacted me to let me know that they were ready to release their third app, Montessori Geometry. So I gave it a test-run with my daughter (who is three) and frankly, it's another home run. Already my girl is identifying shapes as cylinders or isosceles triangles, so that makes me pretty happy. But instead of another dry review, I thought it would be nice to celebrate the convergence of threes with a little insight into the history of 3 Elles and what we can expect from them down the road. Here is my interview with Valérie:


text:
Takeshi's Castle is a fun family show which was based in Japan in the 1980's. Whilst Takeshi's Castle is no longer being filmed, you can watch the show on cable tv. The star of the show was a Japanese actor called Takeshi Kitano who is defending his castle against the contestants. The show has a cult like following all over the world as people tune in to watch the contestants go through various challenges, which often makes for amusing viewing. There have been many international versions of Takeshi's Castle and shows like Total Wipeout in the United Kingdom are an example of this with a similar concept.
When Takeshi's Castle was shown in the United Kingdom it was narrated by Craig Charles and was shown on Challenge Television. The show was first introduced to British audiences when it had a slot on Tarrant On Tv in the 1990's, which was a show well known for showing funny and interesting clips from television shows all over the world. The game starts with over a hundred contestants (both male and female) which are then whittled down to the final few who make it through the trials to battle for Takeshi's Castle.
For die hard fans there is an official website called Keshi Heads, where fans of the show can find out more about the show, meet the cast, play games, ask questions and join in on the Forum. If you have never seen this show before there is also information of when and where it will be broadcast next so that you can see for yourself this fun and physical show!!. The show has become so popular and loved that there is now a petition to get the show started up again and no doubt there will be plenty of willing fans who would love to have a go for themselves.


text:
- Home
- News
- Sports
- Opinion
- Obituaries
- Features
- Special Sections
- Classifieds
- Public Notices
Forgot Password? | Not a User? Sign up
Take a good look at this week's Graduation 2011 special section. It's full of the graduates from all four county high schools, as well as Carolina Christian Academy.
In each school's section, you'll read about their top scholars, who will address their classmates as valedictorian and salutatorian at graduation ceremonies – today for the four county schools and June 3 for Carolina Christian.
If you currently subscribe or have subscribed in the past to the Lancaster News, then simply find your account number on your mailing label and enter it below.
Click the question mark below to see where your account ID appears on your mailing label.
If you are new to the award winning Lancaster News and wish to get a subscription or simply gain access to our online content then please enter your ZIP code below and continue to setup your account.
|ZIP Code:


text:
I Like This! (0)
- OriginEnglish
- GenderM
- MeaningSon of Byrne.
DescriptionPeople with this name tend to be idealistic, highly immaginative, intuitive, and spiritual. They seek after spiritual truth and often find it. They tend to be visionary and may inspire others. If they fail to develop their potential, they may become dreamers, or misuse power.
Soul UrgePeople with this name have a deep inner desire to create and express themselves, often in public speaking, acting, writing or singing. They also yearn to have beauty around them in their home and work environment.Back to Search Results Save to My Favourites
Search names by letter and origin
Search names by meaning
Browse top baby names by year
Selet a year and/or geography from the drop down menus below and click "Find".


text:
It's been 13 years since the pageantry and spectacle of the Summer Olympic Games — and the mythical economic boon that goes with it — has graced US soil. And it will be at least another seven years before such a star-spangled Olympic dream comes true. But we'll find out next week if, in a secret-ballot vote in Europe, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) will award the 2016 Games to Chicago, the American city competing for the bid.
Yes, on October 2, Denmark will welcome dignitaries from all over the planet as the IOC convenes its 121st session. After a welcoming ceremony at the Copenhagen Opera House, the IOC's 130 members will gather to decide which of four cities — the Obama-and-Oprah-backed Chicago is up against Rio de Janeiro, Madrid, and Tokyo — will host the XXXI Olympiad.
Global interest in the announcement always runs high, given the perception that securing a host-city platform will punch an economic meal ticket worth billions of dollars. That is surely why both the president of Brazil and the king of Spain have vowed to be in Copenhagen for the announcement — working the room before the vote — and why the prime minister of Japan and even President Barack Obama could also make a showing (First Lady Michelle has already committed to attend).
It's also of interest to Bostonians, for two reasons: 1) as Americans, we're eager to see if our country will get the Games, and, more selfishly, 2) if Chicago falters, it means the 2020 Games will almost certainly be served up to whichever enterprising US city emerges from the pack. That's because the IOC would have to be dumber than a steroid-ingesting shot-putter to reject an American city — with all the attendant broadcasting dollars and sponsorship bucks — three times in a row (New York 2012, Chicago 2016, and TBD 2020). The lucky city could well be Boston, which, sources say, has been quietly readying an exploratory committee should the Windy City be blown away.
Two independent and unofficial Web sites that monitor the bid process have handicapped the 2016 contest. One has Chicago in front, while the other has it trailing both Tokyo and Rio.
A given in the sharp-elbowed scramble to secure the Olympics is the presumption that the Games are an economic golden goose. And that may be true — for multi-national corporations. According to many experts, however, on a local level, hosting the Olympics is actually a recipe for economic ruination. Be careful what you wish for, would-be host cities: you could find that the glorious Olympic torch burns at both ends.
The Olympic legacy of debt
The exact price of hosting the Summer Olympic Games — or any sports "mega-event," including the FIFA World Cup — is under dispute. (The Winter Olympics, which bring in a quarter of the money and tourists, are actually classified by sociologists as just a "major" sports event.) Leading sports economist Allen Sanderson of the University of Chicago, however, is clear on one point: "Generally, these things lose money."
The London 2012 Games, for example, were predicted to cost around $3.3 billion USD when the bid was submitted six years ago. That price tag has since quadrupled, and watchers agree that the cost will quintuple before Opening Day.
Table of Contents
Cover Archive
Masthead | Authors | Contact us
See all articles by:
All Slideshows


text:
Please find our latest news below:
New energy efficient electric heating has come of age.
Vent-Axia's New Wall Kit Makes Ventilation Installation Simple
The Launch of the Unique Best in Class Advance Marks Another First for Vent-Axia
Vent-Axia's Sentinel Kinetic Advance MVHR Shortlisted in CIBSE Awards
Vent-Axia has added an open grille fan to its intelligent Lo-Carbon Revive range
Leading British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia has impressed the judges in the 'Commercial Ventilation Product of the Year' category at the prestigious HVR (Heating and Ventilating Review) Awards 2016.
Please see what our customers have to say below:
Vent-Axia, a leader in low carbon ventilation, has welcomed the raised awareness surrounding the importance of good indoor air quality following the latest findings which reveal the significant risk of polluted indoor air in our homes.
Read More
Vent-Axia improves indoor air quality at The Crofts
We use cookies to deliver you the best experience of LUCKINSlive according to our privacy policy which explains what cookies are and how we use them.
You can change your cookie settings at any time but parts of this (and other sites) may not work as a result.
By closing this message, we'll assume that you are happy with our use of cookies on this device.
Search is in progress, please be patient...
Searching ALL product data, this can take a while please be patient...


text:
Town Square
To the cyclist that was a good Samaritan on Saturday
Original post made by Kathy Felton, Downtown, on Oct 8, 2012
Last Saturday morning I went to the Farmer's market. As I was juggling my various packages, wallet, keys and purse, I dropped my wallet in the street. I went home none the wiser. Within minutes of arriving my doorbell rang. A cyclist, had found the wallet and ridden to my door to return it intact! My only regret is that I was not the one to open the door and thank him in person; so I am hoping he will see this.THANK YOU!


text:
Sanitarium launches Weet-Bix Go breakfast biscuits
Australian cereal maker Sanitarium has taken its flagship brand Weet-Bix into breakfast biscuits.
Get full access to all content, just $1 for 30 days
A Message From The Editor
just-food gives you the widest food market coverage.
Paid just-food members have unlimited access to all our exclusive content - including 17 years of archives.
I am so confident you will love complete access to our content that today I can offer you 30 days access for $1.
It's our best ever membership offer – just for you.
Dean Best, editor of just-food
Dean's offer to you
Risk-free, money-back guarantee
Most Popular
- India's new GST tax regime comes in for criticism
- The small can be powerful in Australia - analysis
- Analysis: Stonyfield race not yet run
- Column: Why snacking is the new meal
- Who will buy Danone's Stonyfield business?
- Grupo Bimbo gains foothold in India
- Organic food sales in US hit new heights
- Little Dish eyes 2018 US launch
- Brazil meat giant JBS 'plans assets sale'
- Bell buys 100% of Hilcona, expands production
Market research


text: I went to my yard today to release a queen from a cage in a hive that I have been working with for a while now. This was a fairly week hive with 2 deeps and lots of stores but not much brood since it has been queenless for a while and the frames I added are just hatching. Today I noticed what appeared to be thousands of bees hanging on the hive and swarming all over the entrance. They also seem to be trying ot get inside every little crack they can find and are bunched up all over the hive. I know it is not the bees from that hive as there are not that many bees there but there is a lot of coming and going from the entrance. There were also nearly 100 or so bees on the ground around the hive. I did open the hive and it appears that some of the stores are gone in the top hive but a severe storm was hitting so I had to close it up before checking the bottom box. Is this possiblly robbing taking place and if so am I way too late to save them now that they are robbing so strongly. Any suggestion?


text:
i dont have any queen cells to rob Royal jelly from, and am trying to play around with grafting... I tried several times last year but i think they're drying out too fast and dont have enough rj to stay moist. I tried yesterday again and put moist towels on the cells...
but once read someone suggesting priming with yogurt. Do the larvae eat yogurt? or is it to keep them moist, or ?
or can u buy RJ from a healthfood store and use it? it's $18 at my local healthfood store, but if it works, it's not a big cost to me... and i hate killing queencells anyway cause i want more queens..


text:
Salary by Degree
Degree/Major Subject
National Salary Data
|Bachelor of Arts (BA)
11 salaries
|$39,594 - $123,291
|Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc)
10 salaries
|$40,223 - $163,893
|Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
6 salaries
|Master of Science (MS)
4 salaries
Currency: USD | Updated: 20 May 2017 | Individuals Reporting: 34 | About This Data
You Asked for a Raise. The Boss Said No. Here's What to Do Next.
JD Hancock/Flickr Seventy-five percent of respondents to PayScale's survey who asked for a raise received some sort of pay increase. That's good news,...
52 Percent Say They'd Choose a Different Career If They Could Start Over
Lachlan Donald/Unsplash If you could go back in time, would you choose a different career than the one you have now? It turns out that a lot of people...
Doctors' Jobs Have Changed, But Most Would Still Choose a Medical Career Again
sturti/Getty Images A typical workday for a doctor looks a little different than it used to, according to the results of the latest Medscape Physician...


text:
To gradually break up with a person over a drawn out period of time because you aren't man/woman enough to just pull the trigger.
by Grace SF May 06, 2008
1. It can mean a slow breaking up process as described above. But my first thought on it would be that a slow dump is one of physical bowel constipation. I guess the two of them can be the same, either way you get crap, neither one is pleasurable, both are painful, you hurt before, while, and after it's going on, and they both stink!
I was broke last week, and all I had left in food stamps was enough to buy bread and peanut butter; man was I stuck with the slow dumps all week. I will NEVER do that again! I am gunna but some greens & beans or something next month; this last week jiss about killed me. Thank God it's almost my food stamp pay day!
by IrishDaddy2U April 16, 2010


text: So I'm about to change the distributor on my 91 Suburban with the 5.7L TBI engine. I've also been wanting to put a hotter coil on along with quality cap, rotor, and wires. I would then gap the plugs wider and bump the timing earlier in an effort to get a little more power and ,more importantly, get more MPGs. I got to thinking about it, and I'm wondering if bumping the timing is actually going to have an effect because of the timing being at least partially controlled by the computer. Will the computer retard the timing to compensate for the advancing I did? Or, does the computer-controlled ignition just start from the base timing I set and advance only from there?


text:
Water repellent and much more
Down is warmer, lighter and more compressible for its weight than any other insulating fiber – natural or synthetic. The drawback: When wet, down loses its ability to loft and insulate. For this reason, the development of water-repellent down has been a holy grail for outdoor companies for decades.
For the first time water-repellent down garments are now available from several manufacturers. Patagonia, however, has taken a unique approach, one that not only produces water-repellent down, but also delivers a significant, additional advantage no one else can provide: an off-the-charts fill power of 1000.
Encapsil™ technology, Patagonia's proprietary plasma process, safely and dramatically increases our down's loft, its warmth for weight, and its strength and water resistance. Plasma treatment not only modifies the molecular structure of the down fiber to make it more hydrophobic, but also strengthens the delicate, complex tree-like structure of the down. This in turn boosts the down's lofting power by more than 25 percent. Encapsil™ technology is unique to Patagonia; the plasma-treated down technology, process and manufacturing equipment are all patent-pending.
Down's insulating power comes from its loft. Tiny spaces of air trapped between the down plumes are warmed by body heat to form a "pillow" of warmth that surrounds you. Loft is measured as fill power, the number of cubic inches one ounce of down will fill. Patagonia incorporates 800-fill-power goose down in the garments we make for alpine uses. One ounce of 800-fill-power down treated with Patagonia's Encapsil™ technology carries an unprecedented fill power of 1000, providing more loft and more warmth with the same amount of down.
Encapsil™ technology uses safe, silicone-based chemistry. The down is sent through a vacuum and agitated with low-level radio frequency waves until the down's molecular structure begins to shift. A tiny amount of siloxane is then deposited onto each plumule, adhering to its changed molecular structure in a virtually permanent synthesis to make it hydrophobic, stronger and more efficient.


text:
About the Show
There's a new family moving in. Jesse Sharp and KeLeen Snowgren are the new stars of The Addams Family national tour playing Gomez and Morticia, respectively. The rest of the clan includes Shaun Rice as Uncle Fester, Amanda Bruton as Grandma, Jennifer Fogarty as Wednesday and Jeremy Todd Shinder as Pugsley. The tour, which begins February 1 in New Haven, is scheduled to play cities including Appleton, Fort Lauderdale, San Antonio, Omaha and Portland.
Based on the bizarre and beloved characters created by Charles Addams, this macabre musical finds the Addams clan put to the test when outsiders come to dinner, hurling Gomez, Morticia, Wednesday, Pugsley, Fester, Grandma and Lurch headlong into a night that will change the family forever.
Sharp has toured in Grease and Henry and Mudge, and has been seen regionally in The Wedding Singer and Lend Me a Tenor. Snowgren has been on tour in Spamalot, Hairspray, The Producers and The Will Rogers Follies.
The cast also includes Dan Olson as Lurch, Mark Poppleton as Mal Beineke, Blair Anderson as Alice Beineke and Bryan Welnicki as Lucas Beineke. The ensemble will feature James Michael Avance, Chloe O. Davis, Jake Delaney, Lexie Dorsett, Aaron Fried, Elizabeth Hake, Julia Lancione, Katie Mebane, Galloway Stevens and Julio Catano Yee.
The Addams Family features a book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice with music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa. The production is directed by Jerry Zaks with choreography by Sergio Trujillo. The scenic and costume designs are by Phelim McDermott and Julian Crouch with set adaptations by James Kronzer. The lighting design is by Natasha Katz, with the sound design by Craig Cassidy and puppetry by Basil Twist.


text:
On a cold morning on Monday, January 21st, I joined the audience gathered outside the U.S. Capitol, in Washington, D.C., to celebrate the American tradition of a Presidential Inauguration. The Inauguration is where the President and Vice President pledge to serve our country freely and willingly, and where one term of a President ends, and a new one begins. As my excitement and enthusiasm grew, so did the number of people. Crowds larger than I'd ever seen came early to find seats or a place to stand.
Inauguration Day started at the U.S. Capitol with the public swearing-in ceremony for President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden. New York Senator Charles Schumer, the chairman of the Congressional Inaugural Committee, told the audience that this year's Inaugural theme is "faith in America's future." He called on all to remember that, no matter what issues the country faces, "America always rises to the occasion." Then, Myrlie Evers-Williams, the wife of slain civil rights leader Medgar Evers, said an opening prayer. After the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir performed, Vice President Biden was sworn in by Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor. Then, musician James Taylor performed "America the Beautiful."
The crowd erupted in cheers after Chief Justice John Roberts administered the oath of office to President Obama for his second term. For his Inaugural address, the President gave a speech about freedom and equality, and our responsibility to carry out those values. "While freedom is a gift from God, it must be secured by his people here on Earth," he said. Singer Kelly Clarkson sang "My Country, 'Tis of Thee," and Richard Blanco, a poet, presented an original poem called "One Life" about common experiences in American life and the future of our country. Then, Reverend Luis Leon gave the Benediction, and singer Beyoncé closed the ceremony by singing the National Anthem. As the ceremony concluded, I turned back from my seat at the Capitol and watched the crowds, stretched as far as I could see, waving flags and cheering.
The celebration continued when the First and Second Families, members of Congress and other VIPs enjoyed a luncheon at Statuary Hall of the Capitol—a tradition that dates back to 1897. As the lunch was occurring, I joined herds of spectators trying to get to the Inaugural Parade route. After the luncheon, the First and Second Families paraded down Pennsylvania Avenue towards the White House. Periodically, the President, Vice President and their wives exited their cars to walk the parade route and greet attendees. When they arrived at the White House, the Obama's and Biden's entered a special viewing box, where they could watch the remainder of the parade with their guests. Many school bands performed in the parade, including the Portsmouth High School Marching Band from my home state of Rhode Island. Floats from Hawaii, Illinois, Delaware and Pennsylvania represented key points in the President's and Vice President's lives. There was also a Martin Luther King Jr. float, which highlighted the special significance of this Inauguration Day, which coincided with Martin Luther King Day.
During the parade, I interviewed many young spectators who were in awe to be attending their first Inauguration (see my video report, below). They weren't the only ones. This weekend was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. It also served as a confirmation for me that I live in the greatest country in the world. I will always remember this experience, and the inspiration it has given me to serve others and work together with other Americans.
TFK Kid Reporter Bridget Bernardo reported from Washington, D.C., for the President's second Inauguration and weekend celebrations. Click here to read a report on her special visit to the White House to talk with the First Lady and Dr. Jill Biden. Click here to read her report on the National Day of Service. Click here to read her report on the Kid's Inaugural Concert.


text:
Rush Select BU13 – The final day for the Rush Select BU13 teams at the Margine Coperta proved to be a great day indeed. The day started with the Virginia team facing off against Fiorentina for the 11th/12th place match in the main stadium. In a back and forth match, Virginia won the game 1-0 over the Serie A club! James Raynor (VA) scored the game winning goal and Nolan Brynes (CO) got the clean sheet in goal.
In the second match of the day, the Colorado team took on Empoli for the 5th/6th place match. After giving up an early goal to Empoli, the team fought back to tie it up 1-1 with a goal from Kenji Nystrom (WA) before halftime. The game stayed deadlocked with both teams going back and forth until Empoli broke the tie last to win the game.
After watching the Final match between Genoa and Juventus, the awards ceremonies began. The Rush teams took home two trophies with Colorado finishing 6th and Virginia finishing 11th in the tournament. Both finishes were the highest any American team has ever finished! The tournament also gave out individual player awards and Rush Select made history again! Sean Yoshida (At right) from Hawaii Rush was named the Best International Player of the Tournament!
"I am so proud of these boys on and off the field. Not only did they make history at the tournament; they did it with style and professionalism. They represented Rush Soccer with the highest standard," said Matt Mittelstaedt, head coach for the BU13 age group. By the end of the tour, Rush Select won four team trophies and one individual player trophy. Congrats to all the players and staff for a history making event!
FIRST XI vs FIORENTINA
FIRST XI vs EMPOLI


text:
|Topic Review (Newest First)
Cats and Puppies / Dogs
I've noticed a number of threads on here asking for help with their puppy and their cat / kitten. I thought I would start a thread and others could chime in with their experiences.
One of the MAIN things that people need to remember when you are bringing a cat / puppy together is body language.
Cats and dogs have VERY DIFFERENT body language. What is menancing to a cat looks playful to a dog!!! And for the cat ... the whole dang dog looks menacing!
A play bow from a dog to a cat makes the dog look bigger than it is ... the barking, the tail wagging - the poor cat is like ... WTH??? And tries to run away ... this then incites the dog / puppy to chase. Hey they are predators, this is what they do!!!
So of course, the cat is running around the house trying to get away, and the puppy is getting more and more amped up because he can't catch his prey!
Make sure the cat has AMPLE places to get away from the puppy / dog. Kitchen table / counters ... can't be off limits if they are the only safe places for the cat.
From the dog's perspective ... getting batted in the noise, and a hiss / growl from the cat ... is an invitation to PLAY! Most puppies don't get "it" the first time that cat doesn't want to play ... so the push the buttons ... kitty gets more and more ticked and either "attacks" the dog or takes off.
Not all cats / dogs will leave peacefully together.
Kyleigh LOVES to chase London ... and she will do it ANY chance she can. I make sure she doesn't get the chance.
She knows leave it and when we are in the living room relaxing, if the cat gets up to go somewhere else, if I don't say leave it (and mean it) she WILL chase the cat.
On the plus side, she's not trying to eat the cat, but still, the cat should be able to go from point A to point B without being harrassed by an 18-month old puppy.
I'll leave my post at this ... and let others chime in ...
|Posting Rules
You may post new threads
You may post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off


text:
Address: 1 York St, Newmarket
Ph: (09) 524 6370
Website: luchalounge.co.nz
Open: Tuesday to Saturday, 5pm-late.
It's getting harder to come up with a theme for a bar, or at least it must be when you find one that takes Mexican wrestling as its inspiration.
Actually, that's probably a bit harsh, as Lucha Lounge has been around for a while and has deservedly won over a dedicated crowd of followers with its, frankly, mad homage to Mexican luchadores, those masked aerial wrestlers so beloved in Mexico.
It's a great space, dark and inviting, with plenty of intimate candle-lit tables and some fantastic memorabilia on the walls. It's like a little bit of Tijuana in upmarket Newmarket.
The service was good, accompanied by the sort of smile that, if it got any wider, would threaten to remove the top of the bartender's head. She was also a dab hand with a cocktail shaker and I decided to put the beer munchies on hold and get on the outside of something exotic instead.
A bottle of rum caught my eye. It was cracking - perfectly mixed with a lovely lingering bitterness to cut through the sweetness.
The food is some of the best bang-for-buck grazing in the city, too, with plenty of Mexican favourites on offer at, frankly, ludicrous prices.
Then there is the music. On weekends it starts thumping in there, so if you fancy some sweet beats and some quality quaffing, it's well worth a visit.
Service: 5/5
Drink: 5/5
Menu: 4.5/5
Atmosphere: 5/5
Overall: 5/5


text:
New Job
Some of you that have been here a while (or a few years) know a little about me and such. I've (hopefully) provided some useful advice to both members and visitors to EH-Net over time and many people here have definitely helped answer many of my own questions as well.
So anyway I first want to thank all of the members here at EH-Net for the great support. I don't think I've ever personally had a question go unanswered in the forums, and that's awesome. We've definitely got quite a bit of talent and skills here and everyone loves to share information.
That being said, I wanted to share my excitement as I prepare to enter into a new position, and quite a big change Today is my last day at my current job and I'll be starting the new job this coming Tuesday. I'm going to be moving down by myself and leaving my wife and kids at home for a couple months, but luckily it's only about a 3-hour trip so I'll be able to make it back on the weekends. I'll be moving from a non-profit company into a contract position. It is with EDS serving within DoD's DFAS division as a systems specialist. I'm certainly looking forward to it and I'm pretty excited to start. It's the first time I've ever even considered a contract position, but it's expected to be 2+ years and sounds pretty solid.
I wanted to thank the community as many of you have certainly inspired me to reach further and pursue my goals. I also want to specifically thank Brian (slimjim) and ChrisG for their advice and friendship over the past couple years here at EH-Net. You guys are great!
And, of course, I'd like to extend a personal thank you to Don. First, for EH-Net and getting this great community together. Second, for starting ChicagoCon. An awesome conference where I certainly was able to make some new friends, meet some EH-Net folks face-to-face and enjoy some good presentations. And for the awesome advice and support you've provided on a more personal level, I truly appreciate it.
Keep up the great work and I hope to meet some new people at ChicacoCon 2009s in May - work approval pending


text:
Rate destinations on KLM.com
20 Marzo 2012 | What did you think of your last holiday? Was your hotel a real winner? From now on you can add your review of KLM destinations and hotels on KLM.com, and of course find ratings, reviews and tips from other travellers.
By offering reviews from other travellers, the Destination guide now offers you more objective information. Not to mention inspiration!
With any KLM destination in the guide on KLM.com you can find a rating from 1 to 5, of which 5 means 'excellent'. In addition you will also find reviews: descriptions of travellers who have visited the city.
You too can add a review to the guide. Your contribution will be posted within 72 hours.
Review hotels
Similarly, hotels can be rated and reviewed too. Let the world know what you thought of your room, the service or the location of the hotel.
Have you recently been on a trip? Write a review!
Rate and review a destination


text:
Beautiful!! Love the colors!
Welcome to the Quilting Board!
Beautiful!! Love the colors!
beautiful housewarming.
I have chosen to be happy because it is good for my health - Voltaire
nicely done. love the colors
Nancy in western NY
before you speak THINK
T is it True? H is it Helpful? I is it Inspiring? N is it Necessary? K is it Kind?
Oh my,
What a great mom you are.... love the quilt.
Sew many ideas ... just sew little time!!
That's a beautiful quilt. I'm sure your son will love it.
Absolutely gorgeous. What a wonderful gift for your son's new home - a treasure indeed.


text:
Electrical professionals have long observed the "underloading" of customer-owned transformers, which, in part, is brought about by National Electrical Code (NEC) Chapter 2 design demand rules. This practice can be traced back to more than 50 years ago — when the economy was growing close to 10% compared to the 1% we see today. This was also a time when customers could visit the local electric utility store to get an incandescent light bulb replaced for free. The widely ...
Website Registration Required to Access this Content
Only registered users have access to Silver content.
Registration on EC&M allows you exclusive access to high value content centered around proprietary research, expert NEC analysis and in-depth technical procedures.


text:
Normally, a nickel is worth five cents. But in one extremely rare case, a nickel could earn millions of dollars for its owners. The 1913 Liberty Head nickel is only one of five known of its kind. Scholars believe that it was created when a U.S. mint worker illegally cast the coin in 1912.
According to the Associated Press, the coin's value is due to its unique history. A mint worker named Samuel W. Brown is suspected of secretly producing a set of five Liberty Head coins dated 1913. That year, the Buffalo Nickel was due to go into circulation, and no official Liberty Head coins were minted. Brown sold the set in 1920 at the American Numismatic Association Convention in Chicago, Illinois. The coins then passed through various owners until the collection was split up.
All in the Family
This is where things get interesting. A collector named George O. Walton purchased the coin in the mid-1940s. When Walton died in a car crash in 1962, he happened to have the nickel with him at the time. That coin, along with hundreds of others, was given to his sister Melva Givens.
At the time, the coin was believed to be a fake. Givens stuck the 1913 nickel in an envelope and put it in a closet. It stayed there until she died in 1992. It wasn't until Givens' death that her four children wanted to find out what it was worth. They took it to an appraiser at the American Numismatic Association World's Fair of Money in 2003. The missing coin was determined to be the real thing. It was then reunited with the four others of its kind.
An Exciting Auction
The coin will be sold on April 25 at an auction at Heritage Auction house in Chicago. It is expected to sell for several million dollars. "Basically a coin with a story and a rarity will trump everything else," Douglas Mudd, curator of the American Numismatic Association Money Museum in Colorado Springs, Colorado, told the Associated Press.
Very few coins reportedly fetch this kind of bid. A $20 gold coin, the 1933 double eagle, currently holds the record for $8 million.
"This is a trophy item that sort of transcends the hobby," said Todd Imhof, the director of the auction house. "It's an interesting part of American history and there are collectors who look for something like this."


text:
Enlarge image
Portrait of C.Y., c. 1947-1949
Louise Bourgeois
French, American, 1911 - 2010
painted wood and nails
169.5 x 8.3 x 12.5 cm
Purchased 1997
National Gallery of Canada (no. 38540)
© Louise Bourgeois
In 1938, Louise Bourgeois joined the community of European exiles living in New York. While her art has formal affinities with that of Europeans such as Brancusi and Giacometti, it was formed largely by the experience of her new environment. Her starkly simplified, vertical forms suggest standing figures. They were inspired by homesickness for the family she had left behind in France, or by new acquaintances who had aroused strong feelings in her. Bourgeois wrote: "These extremely reduced forms, although apparently abstract because they were uncomplicated, were conceived of and functioned as figures, each given a personality by its shape and articulation, and responding to one another." Although each could stand alone, Bourgeois meant them to be seen in groups. In this way she translated her thoughts on the relationship of the individual to his surroundings into sculptural terms.
No Media
Library and Archives
No Extras