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5 Gene Therapy Stocks to Watch in 2017
Five biotechs went public in 2016. What can investors expect from them in the year ahead?
We're calling it: 2016 will be remembered as the year gene therapy companies finally went public. Sure, there were a few notable investment options in this sector before—bluebird bio (NASDAQ:BLUE) listed in 2013; Spark Therapeutics (NASDAQ:ONCE) and Regenxbio (NASDAQ:RGNX) filed IPOs in 2015. But this year marked a new era for gene therapy stocks, with five significant players hitting the market—three of them based on novel gene editing technology CRISPR-Cas9.
These newly public companies are gene therapy stocks to watch in 2017. Will their successful IPOs mark the start of a prosperous trend? Or could legal and development hurdles cause some to stumble?
Editas Medicine (NASDAQ:EDIT)
IPO: January 4, 2016
Editas Medicine was the very first American IPO of 2016, and investors were excited about it. After all, this gene-editing company is backed by some big names, including Bill Gates, Fidelity Investments and Google Ventures. Shares sold fast and the stock soared 130 percent, bearing out the optimism of those high profile investors—until March, when it all abruptly came crashing down.
The reason for that plummet? Experts pointed to court proceedings over CRISPR-Cas9 technology, the gene-editing tool Editas has built their pipeline around. At stake? The patent for CRISPR-Cas9—specifically, whether it should be awarded to Feng Zhang at The Broad Institute of MIT or Jennifer Doudna of UC Berkeley.
Editas, of course, has to license this technology from the patent holder. Here's the issue: the company was cofounded by Zhang. It shouldn't be a problem for Editas to obtain a license from Doudna, should she win—but questions over intellectual property can make raising capital more challenging in the interim.
It seems in March, some investors felt uncomfortable with this uncertainty—and elected to abandon ship.
Audentes Therapeutics (NASDAQ:BOLD)
IPO: January 4, 2016
Audentes Therapeutics filed an IPO on the same day as Editas—but that story was lost in the buzz around the other gene-editing company. Perhaps that's because Audentes works with adeno-associated viruses, rather than the more novel (and therefore newsworthy) CRISPR-Cas9 technology to alter genetic material.
Of course, that also means Audentes' stock has been comparatively more stable. While it didn't skyrocket early on, it also didn't plummet due to a patent war.
So what should investors watch for in 2017? Audentes expects to bring a new therapy to clinical trial in the year ahead, one that will treat x-linked myotubular myopathy. In August 2016, the company launched an assessment study to form the groundwork for that clinical trial. According to the press release, they expect to file an investigational new drug application in early 2017 and collect preliminary data by year-end.
AveXis (NASDAQ:AVXS)
IPO: February 11, 2016
Next up: AveXis. This gene therapy company focuses on neurological diseases and it has seen a fair amount of success since going public early in 2016.
Most notably, the company received breakthrough therapy designation for its clinical candidate AVXS-101, which will treat spinal muscular atrophy. When that news was announced on July 20, 2016, shares rose over ten percent, bringing stock price to almost double what it was initially.
2017 should see AveXis begin European and American testing of AVXS-101. Results from that clinical trial, whether positive or negative, will undoubtedly trigger significant stock movement.
Intellia Therapeutics (NASDAQ:NTLA)
IPO: April 11, 2016
Another CRISPR-based biotech, Intellia Therapeutics went public in April 2016, selling shares at the top range of its IPO: $18 each. Their multi-million dollar deal with Regeneron (NASDAQ:REGN) seemed to make investors bullish on the stock, and the company raised $108 million through its IPO.
Its performance since has been volatile—and there's more uncertainty going forward. Like Editas, Intellia Therapeutics is caught up in the patent war over CRISPR-Cas9 technology. It, however, is connected to the other side—that is, the Berkeley team, headed by Doudna.
Should Zhang win the case, Intellia will have to obtain another license in order to continue its research.
CRISPR Therapeutics (NASDAQ:CRSP)
IPO: September 9, 2016
The latest gene-editing company to be listed, CRISPR Therapeutics did not perform as well as other CRISPR-Cas9 based biotechs in its IPO. It raised just $56 million—respectable enough, but paltry compared to Editas' $94.4 million and Intellia's $108 million.
Bayer kicked in an additional $35 million for CRISPR Therapeutics, buying 2.5 million shares of common stock.
But once again, CRISPR Therapeutics' performance in 2017 depends, in part, on the resolution of the CRISPR-Cas9 patent war. This biotech obtained its license from the Berkeley team, like Intellia. That means their research is contingent on Doudna winning the patent war or, barring that, getting a license from The Broad Institute of MIT.
This continued legal uncertainty seems to have made investors more skittish, and CRISPR Therapeutics was unable to replicate the wildly successful IPOs of its predecessors, Editas Medicine and Intellia Therapeutics.
In sum
We'll conclude with a bonus stock to watch: Caribou Biosciences. It's another big CRISPR-based biotech and one of the few that remains private. Will 2017 see this company file an IPO? Or might they hold off until the patent war over CRISPR-Cas9 is decided?
Certainly, this ongoing legal saga is something investors will want to pay close attention to in 2017. The outcome will majorly affect three of the above gene therapy stocks—and at least one is bound to come out on the losing side, forced to obtain a new license in order to continue its research.
AveXis and Audentes Technologies are not part of this legal fray, since their gene therapy candidates use adeno-associated viruses, rather than CRISPR-Cas9 technology. Nevertheless, there's plenty to watch with these companies, too. Both are embarking on significant studies to determine the efficacy of their proposed therapies—and the results will surely impact share value.
Long story short? 2016 might be the year of gene therapy company IPOs … but 2017 looks to be when we'll find out which of those biotechs sink or swim.
Don't forget to follow us @INN_LifeScience for real-time news updates.
Securities Disclosure: I, Chelsea Pratt, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

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Oscar special: Will an Indian film win an Academy Award any time soon?
Looking during a list of releases in 2012, it is rarely doubtful that any film that comes out of Bollywood will make to a Oscars subsequent year
People mostly discuss either Bollywood needs confirmation from a Academy Awards and if we unequivocally need to be appreciated by a West. And while some disagree that winning an Oscar should not be a benchmark for Indian films or a source of self benefit for a filmmakers and actors, a law is that winning that desired esteem is approaching to pierce recognition on a tellurian level. Even someone like Aamir Khan, who never attends Indian endowment shows, went to good lengths to foster Lagaan when it was nominated in a Best Foreign Language Film category.
Lagaan (in 2001) was a final time India done a participation felt during a Academy Awards. And that was 11 years ago. It's been a decade given afterwards and India is still struggling to find a voice during a Academy Awards. As many as we would like to trust that Slumdog Millionaire was an Indian film, that is unequivocally not a case. The film was formed in India, with a semi-Indian expel and some Indian crew, yet that's all. One can't take divided from a fact that winning an Oscar increased a careers of several Bollywoodians involved. Mumbai's Frieda Pinto and Dev Patel (a British Indian) have bagged several American films after that and a integrate is now absolutely planted in LA. It also got Anil Kapoor dual critical projects – a televisions series 24 and a bit purpose in Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol. The usually Indians who bona fide won an Oscar for a movie, were AR Rahman and Gulzar. Rahman's general career took off stratospherically after his feat and Jai ho done him a tellurian idol of sorts.
But success stories like this are few. Since 1957, India has sent over forty films to a Academy Awards, some-more than any other nation outward Europe, of that usually 3 have managed to bag a assignment in a final 55 years – Mother India, Salaam Bombay and Lagaan. None of these films managed to win. Kamal Haasan, yet not unequivocally a Bollywood star, has represented India 7 times during a Oscars, a many by an Indian. He never won. Satyajit Ray is a usually Indian filmmaker to have won an Academy Award, yet not for his productions, yet 3 of them were nominated in a Best Film difficulty over a years. The Bengali filmmaker was finally presented with a Lifetime Achievement endowment towards a finish of his career…and his life.
Do we have a filmmaker currently in Bollywood, anywhere tighten to Ray's calibre, who has a intensity to leave an impact during a Oscars and on tellurian cinema? Films that we cruise masterpieces and path-breaking in India haven't even progressed median by to a Academy screening process. The many 'impactful' cinema in new times – Maqbool, Black Friday, Dev D, Rang De Basanti, Udaan, Love Sex Aur Dhoka, Stanley Ka Dabba, Delhi Belly and many others, many little bill cinema – have in some approach altered a march of Bollywood, yet have little sense on a rest of a celluloid world. While Black Friday was a usually film to have been nominated (at a 57th Locarno International Film Festival in a Best Film difficulty in 2004) for an general award, a rest never done it to a general map.
Truth is that a biggest mainstream Bollywood films are rarely doubtful to mount a possibility during a Oscars. Can we suppose promulgation Bodyguard, Dabangg, RA.One, Don 2 or Ghajini to be judged by an august panel? Perhaps 3 Idiots and Lage Raho Munnabhai competence have done a cut…to a initial turn or in technical awards categories. This year (2012) is packaged with large films like Dabangg 2, Ek Tha Tiger, Talaash, Krissh 2, Agent Vinod and Housefull 2 that are approaching to stone a box office, yet are many doubtful to make any poignant cinematic impact. And afterwards there are romcoms likeTere Naal Love Ho Gaya, Jodi Breakers and London Paris New York, that are not of a kind to make it large even during internal esteem ceremonies. While there is no mistreat in creation a film with box bureau success in mind, a stream Bollywood unfolding creates desi chances during general awards bleak, to contend a least. Bollywood is too bustling creation sequels and South or Hollywood remakes to notice a track being taken. And it is, in fact, a informal films and small-budget Hindi productions that could lift by – Marathi films like Hairshchandrachi Factory and Shaala or Salim Aahmed's Malayalam film Adaminte Makan Abu, that did make a rough cut, yet mislaid out on a approach to a final list.
The few engaging Bollywood products to recover in 2012 seem to be Tigmanshu Dhulia's Paan Singh Tomar, Sujoy Ghosh's Kahaani, Vishal Bharadwaj's Matru Ki Bijli Ka Mandola, Anurag Kashyap Gangs Of Wasseypur, Rajesh Mapuskar's Ferarri Ki Sawaari, Dibakar Banerjee's Shanghai and Vikramadtiya Motwane's Lootera. There is a little ray of hope. But Bollywood's fortunes during a general turn distortion in a hands of a little class of filmmakers once noticed as outsiders for their radical notice of cinema. The likes of Anurag Kashyap, Dibakar Banerjee, Vikramaditya Motwane, Rajkumar Gupta and others, who have solemnly and usually found a place in mainstream Bollywood, could take us places on a bigger canvas.
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Traveling to Mexico's west coast was a welcomed respite for this winter-weary Vermonter, and a superb choice of destinations for anyone in search of an idyllic sun-drenched location, delicious culinary indulgence, exceptional hospitality and weather made for ultimate relaxation, rejuvenation and rapture.
My time at the St. Regis and Four Seasons five-star beach and spa resorts with two Jack Nicklaus Signature courses in Punta Mita, and at LaTranquila Resort with Greg Norman's Litibu layout a few miles north, was the whole enchilada.
Punta Mita, in the Mexican state of Nayarit, occupies a lovely setting on Banderas Bay, 40 minutes north of the Puerto Vallarta International Airport. Miles of white sand beach and ocean surround a gated 1,500-acre lush tropical peninsular property developed by DINE, Mexico's premier real estate developer.
The luxurious Four Seasons Resort occupies a captivating slice of the isthmus, and it has set the standard for excellence at Punta Mita since opening in 1999. Its understated elegance, extraordinary dining, exquisite service and spectacular sunsets have made it a consistently shining star as one of the most desirable destinations in the world. The Four Seasons Punta Mita has been on Conde Nast Traveler's Gold List from 2005 – 2011. (www.fourseasons.com/puntamita/)
Ten years later, the St. Regis Resort further enhanced Punta Mita's prominence as an upscale luxury paradise, welcoming visitors to its beachfront setting, capacious guestrooms and suites with pleasant terraces and entrancing ocean views. The charming tile-roofed casitas, adorned with stylish rustic Mexican décor and handcrafted furnishings, create a relaxingly seductive and tranquil ambiance. The private outdoor stone shower and a 24-hour butler accentuate St. Regis' attention to detail and service. (www.stregis.com/puntamita)
Punta Mita Golf-Pacifico and Bahia
There are eight ocean-side golf holes at the Nicklaus Pacifico course, including one of the most unique ever devised, the Tail of the Whale, hole 3B. It plays from the shoreline to the world's largest natural island green. Pacifico includes 19 holes, with back-to-back par three holes 3A and 3B. The black lava island green is accessible by cart via causeway at low tide or amphibious buggy at mid-tide.
The course is no push over, but the fairways are generous. The approach shots are testing, but the surroundings are always magnificent. The course slope ratings leap from 114 for the 4,974-yard tees up to 131 for the hefty 7,014-yard markers. Since 1999, the scenic beauty and softly undulating coastal routing on 200 acres has offered a challenging and pleasurable play adjacent to the Four Seasons.
"You would be hard-pressed to ask for a more beautiful backdrop for a golf course than Punta Mita," Nicklaus said of the course. "To be given spectacular oceanfront land as a canvas not once, but twice, here at Punta Mita is exciting for a designer. I'm confident people are going to enjoy the challenge and beauty of this golf course, as well as the incredible scenery."
Bahia was the second opportunity Nicklaus had, opening in 2008, and making Punta Mita, "that much more of a golfer's destination," said director of golf Phillip Ferrari. Bahia's greens are a bit larger and more undulating, guarded by deeper and more abundant bunkering–up to seven deep-faced traps around some greens. Hence, more challenging play.
Bahia's verdant fairways are wide and rolling, coursing around residential housing, the St. Regis Resort and along six ocean holes. Precisely delineated transition zones are more prevalent here than on Pacifico. Players can choose tees and slopes ranging from 5,037 yards (116 slope) to 7,035 yards (131).
Pacifico and Bahia are an impressive duo, adding to the mystique and attraction of Punta Mita as a golf vacation destination, reserved for homeowners and guests of the St Regis and Four Seasons. The Punta Mita Golf Club is owned by DINE and operated by the Four Seasons under the guidance of Phillip Ferrari.
I had the pleasure of teeing up on Pacifico and Bahia for exuberant rounds with St. Regis GM Carl Emberson; Punta Mita's head golf professional Arturo Castro, and assistant golf pro Remberto Macias. (www.puntamita.com/jack-nicklaus-golf)
Mystical Culinary Journey
Many changes are evident since I first traveled the Nayarit coast to surf in 1967, but genuine Mexico still flourishes. Native culture and history are interwoven and celebrated in architecture, towns, villages and resorts throughout the region.
The same is true of the cuisine. Mexican food and drink are an essential part of the Four Seasons, St. Regis and La Tranquila experiences. Their palate pleasing menu selections reflect distinctive, original regional tastes and infused gastronomic marvels. Culinary delights fashioned by talented and passionate chefs yielded multiple eruptions of cascading flavors, exotic aromas, and zesty seasonings, serving after serving. I savored a mystical parade of succulent culinary magic.
Resort Executive Chef Sebastian Fontes supervises culinary conception, preparation and presentation for all restaurants at the St. Regis Resort. A sumptuous collection of melt-in-your mouth choices, celebrating Mexican heritage with an international upscale flair were created under the direction of Chef Sylvain Deboise at St. Regis' AAA Five Diamond Award signature Carolina Restaurant and by Pablo Lopez Ortega at the Sea Breeze, a casual California bistro-style eatery.
At The Four Seasons Executive Chef Philippe Piel oversees all its restaurants. Ketsi serves traditional Mexican dishes with a contemporary twist. World-renowned Los Angeles-based Chef Richard Sandoval, who has been instrumental in redefining the cuisine of his Mexican roots and become a leader in the upscale Latin Culinary Movement, guides on premise Chef Jose Salas.
At Bahia, an open-air restaurant on Las Cuevas beach, Chef Raul Lúcido creates a tasty mesquite-grilled fare, ideal for casual sunset dinners and margaritas. Chef Jorge Gonzalez serves up a hallowed offering of gastronomic delicacies at Aramara. The enchanting restaurant features exotic contemporary Asian cuisine integrating traditional methods, innovative techniques and native ingredients.
Dining at La Tranquila was another dazzling extravaganza of culinary art with flair and imagination. Executive Chef Mariana Solis spun her spell with a luscious lineup of modern Mexican cuisine paired with flavorsome, indigenous wine varietals in the Green Bistro Restaurant. Each dish, prepared with locally grown, raised or caught ingredients, was seasoned with a blend of spice recipes handed down from Mariana's Grandmother and proffered exquisite flavors.
The Punta Mita Gourmet & Golf Classic
Travelers will have an opportunity to immerse themselves in the magical combination of Punta Mita hospitality, culinary passion, and golf during a special event April 28 to May 1. According to Carl Emberson, general manager of the St. Regis Punta Mita Resort, "The Punta Mita Gourmet & Golf Classic will feature gourmet meals prepared by distinguished chefs from Mexico and around the world, a series of wine and tequila tasting, and festive gatherings at the luxurious St. Regis and Four Seasons Punta Mita resorts and The Punta Mita Cup, a two-day golf tournament on Bahia and Pacifico."(www.puntamitagourmetgolf.com)
Development of Mexico's newest tourism initiative will bring additional resorts, boutique hotels, spas, and golf courses to Riviera Nayarit along more than 100 miles of pristine shoreline from Punta Mita to San Blas. The region abounds in authentic and enduring culture at resorts and in coastal towns and villages under a backdrop of the Sierra Madre Mountains. Riviera Nayarit is a vision of brilliant sunsets, white sand beaches, resident and migratory wildlife, unspoiled fishing communities and a history dating back to the Aztecs.
It's difficult to imagine that Punta Mita could be much more desirable than it already is. But future plans, calling for another golf course and another luxury resort, can only burnish its place in this appealing slice of paradise.
Bill Nestor (email@example.com) writes about travel, golf and lifestyle from his home in Vermont.


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Posted on Jul 14, 2011
Fred Branfman was in Laos when the U.S. began covertly dropping bombs on the country's civilian population in 1969 as part of its military operations in neighboring Vietnam. Today, he writes about the Obama administration's international counterterrorism plan, which involves 60,000 Special Operations forces worldwide.
This "assassination strategy" is already under way in six Muslim countries and, according to the author, is set to be implemented almost everywhere else in the world—including the United States. It is more dangerous than the terrorism it's supposed to combat, Branfman argues. —ARK
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Texas notes: Dozier has eye on Royal prize
Naturals third baseman meeting goals on march toward Kansas City
By Todd Traub / Special to MiLB.com | August 5, 2014 10:00 AM ET
So far, Hunter Dozier has only had to move a few feet to his right, but the former shortstop and current Northwest Arkansas third baseman is willing to move farther than that to stay on course.
"Any position, I'll play any position," said Dozier, drafted eighth overall in 2013 and ranked as the No. 4 prospect in the Royals organization.
Dozier, Stephen F. Austin State's all-time hits leader and the school's highest-ever drafted player, joins Southland Conference products such as the D-backs' Paul Goldschmidt (Texas State) and the Giants' Hunter Pence (University of Texas at Arlington) in the pro ranks and has his eye on joining them in the big leagues sooner rather than later.
With that in mind, he put himself on an accelerated schedule this season. To get to Double-A in his first full year was item No. 1 on the checklist.
"I set my goals at the beginning of the season, and that was one of my goals," Dozier said. "Whenever it happened, I didn't set a timetable. I just knew I wanted to be here. So when I got the call I was very happy."
Dozier was batting .295 at Class A Advanced Wilmington with 18 doubles, four home runs and 39 RBIs when the call came in mid-June. He's had peaks and valleys since arriving in the Texas League, hitting .333 after his first week but struggling for much of July as his average dropped to .211.
"The pitching up here, they know exactly what they want to do to you," Dozier said. "They have a game plan for each hitter and they know your weak spots. It's adjustments as hitters we have to make; it's adjustments I'm still continuing to have to make. The competition is really good up here."
Dozier helped Rookie-level Idaho Falls to a Pioneer League championship last year, hitting .303 with 43 RBIs before moving on to Class A Lexington, where he batted .327 in 15 games.
He said he had a slow start before getting his stroke squared away at Wilmington, but he's on course with his Double-A promotion.
"We're facing some of the best guys in each organization," Dozier said. "Double-A is kind of the place you want to be. A lot of guys get called up from Double-A."
It is also Dozier's second year as a third baseman, a transition he began after a few games last year.
"I 'm working hard at it, still learning it," said Dozier, listed at 6-foot-4, 220 pounds. "The ball just gets on you quicker. It's different reads, just learning positioning and stuff, but the more I play -- and playing every day -- helps a lot."
Speculation has Dozier soon challenging Royals third baseman Mike Moustakas, who's had his struggles at the plate and was briefly sent back to Triple-A Omaha this year. Dozier said he tries to keep his fingers in his ears when such talk is bandied about, but he makes no secret of his big league goal.
"I try not to look too much into it," he said. "That's my dream to play in the big leagues. I want to do that and I want to do that as quick as I can. It doesn't matter what position."
In brief
Cruz's control: Luis Cruz continues to shine for Corpus Christi. In 10 games since coming off the disabled list, the left-hander (7-6, 3.14 ERA) is 3-1 with a 2.38 ERA and 50 strikeouts against nine walks.
Showing up: Andrew Faulkner and Jake Thompson made successful, back-to-back pitching debuts with Frisco over the weekend. Faulkner, a left-hander, struck out eight in six innings in a 3-1 win over San Antonio on Saturday night, and the right-handed Thompson followed with nine strikeouts over 6 2/3 innings in a 3-0 victory against the Mission.
Sweeping up: Arkansas' Tyler DeLoach, up from the California League, also enjoyed a successful Double-A debut Sunday. The left-hander worked five innings and combined with two relievers on a six-hitter as Arkansas completed a sweep of Springfield and moved four games ahead of Northwest Arkansas for the North Division lead.
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I'm getting a bit annoyed with this trend in watches towards really big case sizes. SWI had a nice "President" type watch last night that was amazing except it was 46mm. It was pretty damn sweet. ETA 2834, sapphire front and back, genuine alligator, full day at 12, and to top it off, it came with a nice winder. All for just $299. It made me sick because it was so damn big. To me the ideal size is between 40 and 42mm. I can go up to 43mm max so when I see a really nice watch that I can't wear because it's sized for an NFL lineman it makes me a bit unhappy.
The pic doesn't do it justice, IMO.
I expect these coffee cups from Invicta but not from SWI. It was a real pity I tell ya.


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Also, I'm feeling really depressed right now. The last few days anyways. Not sure if it is the gloomy weather or what and I guess psychologically the only way i can change myself (because i guess that is what i'm searching for, is a change) is with a hair cut. This happens to me every year. Or whenever i grow my hair out. I get bored and need a change, it's the gemini in me, I guess.
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Railroad History Story: Jackson's Evolution as a Rail Center
Michigan's Internet Railroad History Museum
by Dale Berry
Jackson, Michigan, 76 miles west of the Detroit river, played an important role as a railroad center for over 100 years, between 1858 and the 1966 merger of the New York Central into the ill-fated Penn Central system.
The "central" railroad first reached Jackson (then known as Jacksonburgh) on December 29, 1841, when the town was twelve years old. Jackson was founded in July, 1827 by Horace Blackman, who built a log cabin there. [MPL] The Territorial Road was located through Jacksonburgh shortly thereafter. The Central road was one of three railroads created by the legislature of Michigan for the purpose of improving travel and transportation of goods throughout the southern half of the lower peninsula.
The city served as the western terminal of the Central line for three years between 1841 and 1844, after which the road was extended to Marshall. During this time, the city served as a prominent passenger and hotel center. Westbound passengers transferred to stage coach lines here which went to the St. Joseph River and north to Lansing. Wheat and other grains were also loaded in Jackson for transport east. According to Santer [HGJ] a limited number of railroad car repair and track gangs became headquartered in Jackson after 1841, but most were moved to Marshall when the western terminus of the line moved there in 1844. From that time on, it appears that there were about forty years of competition between the towns of Jackson and Marshall about who would be Michigan's mid-state rail center. In fact, that issue was unknowingly determined just 2 years later.
In 1858, Jackson gained a major competitive advantage as a result of circumstances dictated by the State Legislature, a decade earlier. When the three state-owned lines failed in 1846, the Legislature acted to regain financial stability and sold those railroads, including the central line and the "southern" line, to private interests. The southern line had been directed to build from Monroe to west Michigan through the southern tier of counties along the Michigan border. As a part of the sale, the state required that the new owners of the southern road finish building its branch line from Palmyra to Jackson, which had stopped at Tecumseh in 1838. In 1858, the Michigan Southern Railroad (successor to the Southern line) completed their construction of the Jackson branch, and it terminated a block from the Michigan Central tracks in downtown Jackson (see map below).
For the next 10+ years, Jackson was the only interior Michigan city which had two major competing railroads. The competition conducted between the two great rival lines (prior to Vanderbilt control of both roads) resulted in substantial savings in freight and passenger costs for Jackson passengers and shippers, and the town prospered. Santer points out that in 1870, well after the Michigan Southern had reached Chicago and built other branch lines, Jackson had become the Michigan Southern's second-ranking depot in gross receipts (second only to Adrian).
Between 1858 and the end of the Civil War in 1865 there was little rail expansion in Jackson. But when town leaders returned from the war, four more railroads were quickly and successfully developed which spanned out from Jackson like spokes of a bicycle tire. They were:
These roads were all originally built and led by Jackson residents [HGJ], and completed by about 1870. Much of the financing was provided by the Michigan Central and MCRR financiers. The exception was the Fort Wayne, Jackson and Saginaw which appears to be financed by on-line interests. [Meints] In 1871, the Michigan Central decided to establish car repair and manufacturing shops, which sealed the city's designation as a powerful rail center for the next one hundred years.
Jackson's Rail Depots...
Jackson had four separate railroad depots prior to the construction of Union Station in 1873-1874.
All of Jackson's railroads, except for the north section of the Michigan Air Line (north of Jackson), ultimately ended up in the hands of Vanderbilt interests (New York Central) in New York. The GRV and south division of the MAL came under MCRR control in 1870, and the JL&S in 1871. Each of these roads began using the Union Station at some point after it was built in 1873. The MAL (from Pontiac) continued to use its own depot at Trail Street. The Ft. Wayne, Jackson & Saginaw remained independent until 1882 when it was leased to the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern. [Meints]
A Successful Rail Center...
Jackson became a very accessible community which was attractive to industry because of competitive rail shipping rates. The City also became a successful convention center for similar reasons according to Santer. In 1870, there were thirty arrivals or departures of trains from the city each day, and Jackson had developed into the State's number one passenger station on the Michigan Central - even greater than Detroit! For freight, Jackson was second in tons shipped out, exceeded only by Detroit.
Later Roads...
The north end of the Michigan Air Line, between Jackson and Pontiac was built to Jackson in1883 by the Grand Trunk Western. It appears that the original grade which was intended for this road came south on what is now the Jackson Belt Line. Perhaps it was supposed to cross the MCRR main line near Jackson Jct., and then curve southwest on the southern portion of the Air Line to Three Rivers and Niles. But the Michigan Air Line was dismantled by its investors before the north end could be built with the south end being leased to Vanderbilt's MCRR. The route of the northeast leg to Pontiac was then apparently moved west to cross the JL&S/GV at M.A.L. Junction (north of the map, just north of what is now the I-94 expressway) and then south along the Grand River to a depot and roundhouse near Trail Street.
The final road to Jackson was the Cincinnati Northern which came up through Waldron, Hudson, and Cement City from Ohio. The road connected with the LS&MS Jackson branch near High Street (south of town) and through a wye at OD Tower it made its connection Jackson Yard. The CN was built in 1896.
An odd narrow gauge road in Jackson which bears no more than a footnote, was the Jackson and Northern. The J&N was a 24" narrow gauge industrial road that went north from the area of North Street, parallel to and crossing the JL&S at M.A.L. Junction and traveling for a few miles northeast. The line was abandoned and removed in 1929 and was never more than an industrial road.
Reasons for Jackson's Success...
There were at least 5 reasons why Jackson was perhaps mid-Michigan's most successful railroad center:
1929. Community was established. Later became county seat, village, then city.
1838. The Jacksonburgh & Palmyra Railroad reaches Tecumseh.
1841. The Central Railroad reaches Dexter. (July)
1841. The Central Railroad reaches Jackson. (December)
1844. The Central Railroad is extended from Jackson to Marshall, via Albion.
1857. The Michigan Southern Railroad is opened from Tecumseh to Jackson. (July)
1866. The Jackson, Lansing and Saginaw reaches Jackson from Lansing.
1868. The Grand River Valley Railroad opens a line from Rives Jct. to Eaton Rapids and later Grand Rapids. It uses J&LS right of way to reach Jackson.
1869. The Fort Wayne, Jackson and Saginaw opens a line from Fort Wayne to Jackson.
1871. The Michigan Airline is opened from Jackson to Niles and is immediately leased to the MCRR.
1873. Union Station is built, replacing four other depots. Only GTW operated out of their own depot (when built after 1883).
1877. Vanderbilt interests acquire control of the Michigan Central. They also control the Lake Shore.
1883. The Grand Trunk Western builds southwest from Pontiac to Jackson and opens their line.
1896. The Cincinnati, Jackson and Mackinaw Ry. arrives in Jackson from Ohio. It is later controlled by the Big Four, a Vanderbilt railroad.


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Total Transformation
This project had a quick transformation...we created a design in the winter and installed in the spring. The main path is stone with creeping thyme filling…View album »
HIdden Garden
This garden is hidden in the side yard of a beautiful home. A swale runs above the garden and catches rain water from the roof of the house, enabling for…View album »
Our fine-built arbors can really complete a space, especially when planted with edibles like blueberries and bee balm.View album »
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Perennial white clover presents a wonderful alternative to grass lawns. White clover grows a maximum of 6 inches, meaning No Mowing! Clover fixes nitrogen…View album »
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A Simple Swale and Berm System
This swale was created by finding the contour of the slope and digging a trench along that contour. Blueberries, strawberries, and echinacea are planted…View album »
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The end is coming for Taylor.
They build you up, love to tear you down.
She sent me a personal reply to my letter.
She would never ever do that.
Still makes good music.
Every one of those letters came from a different one of her exes. That was last week's box.
Along with hundreds of her CDs...
It's time for her to expand her audience. I'd like to see her do an album of covers of grown-up type songs, then use this to transition to a more mature sound.
This story would have been better if it had been fan letters from Taylor Swift found in a dumpster. Like if she was totally infatuated with say Ryan Gosling (who isnt'?).
Gosling's agent says "Hey Ryan, I gotta another box full of letters from Taylor, what would you like me to do with them?"
"Are you kidding? Toss them in that dumpster out back. There are three girls in my trailer right now that are hotter than her.....yes unopened, I want her to know."
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Stepping out to promote her new film, Nicole Kidman attended a special screening of "Stoker" at Curzon Soho in London on Sunday (February 17).
The "Others" star showed off her trim figure in a form-fitting blue dress with a gold collar and matching heels as she posed for cameras on the red carpet.
The horror mystery tells the story of India, whose Uncle Charlie comes to live with her and her unstable mother after her father dies.
Costarring Mia Wasikowska and Matthew Goode, "Stoker" hits theaters in the UK on March 1st.


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Our first sailboat was a Shark 24 - a BC built one by Beaver Glass. We started sailing in the windy waters of upper Howe Sound and she was very good to us.
As mentioned, cabin space is minimal and since our son's imminent arrival was soon to come we quickly moved up to another "Great Lakes" boat, a Viking 28 which we sailed and loved for 10 years. OTOH years ago a young couple sailed a Shark to Australia from BC, with a toddler on board.. so there you go. Canadian Tony Lush sailed a modified Shark (added a foot to make the 25' limit) in the mini Transat in the early 80s, so they've been out there!
There's a Shark for sale in Silva Bay right now - looks in decent shape and may be worth looking into.
Happy to welcome another BC-er to the board!
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Hi Stimpy
I have had my shark for 2 years and love it. Really easy to sail single handed, does well in high winds, and a classic look to them. I have one of the first ones made (sail #43 made in 1963). I totally rebuilt the boat over the course of 18 months, took everything off of it and took everything out of the cabin. I started with a hull and rebuilt the entire thing.
The only downside is the lack of cabin space. You need to be creative and use every square inch of storage under the cockpit floor, under the bunks,etc., if you want to spend more than 1 or 2 days staying on it, but it can be done.
You should be able to find one in decent shape for around $5000 fairly easily. If you look around,you may find one much cheaper. Good Luck
Welcome Stimpy
The Shark is a fast boat and fun to sail. There should be a few around locally. Here's a link to info on them. Shark - Used Sailboat Market in Canada
Sharks n Charts
I've heard of Sharks from around the Toronto / Great Lakes area.
Is there any such thing as free downloadable printable charts for BC? If they exist, I haven't been able to find them.
Hi Stimpy, welcome to Sailnet from another Canadian sailor over in Vancouver.
Definitely a 24 sounds pretty good, never heard of a shark before though. Some random thoughts would be that you'll want a toilet on board, sink and somewhere to sleep comfortably. Some storage for the cooler and other foodstuffs and all your other stuff like clothes etc. Look for something that doesn't need work out of the box to sail and instead just work that you want to do like varnishing or replacing certain aesthetic items. I think the biggest item there is the gf, gotta make it as comfortable as possible for her really.
Get some charts, make sure you have your boating and radio license (power squadron does well with this kind of training) and clean underwear
All in all though, let us know how the boat searching goes, lots of good boats here on the west coast, I usually see quite a few good ones over in Sidney or Nanaimo..
Hello from Victoria B.C.
Hi all, I'm a long time kayaker looking to buy my first sailboat. I did a little bit of racing this summer, and I am hooked on the idea of having my own boat.
My sailing experience is very limited, but my favourite boat that I have been on was a Shark 24, so I'd like to find one for sale, or something similar.
Does this sound like a good starter boat? I plan on doing weekends trips in the Gulf Islands with the gf, and maybe a bit of racing at some point. I would love to hear whatever advise you all can give me.
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Tuesday, 30 November 2010
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Drinking a Jones Soda
Organic chickens here too they really roam free
The drive on the wrong side if the road
We support #NoH8
Dallas TX is only 1331 miles away
Sunset fr the island bar it's even better with a margarita
Want to buy a $59 million dollar mansion oh & it's in CI
Waters choppy but still nice.
Monday, 29 November 2010
Candids with Chi Chi Larue
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Going Beyond the Gay
Advocate columnist Jimmy Nguyen says efforts like It Gets Better and Lady Gaga's campaign to repeal "don't ask, don't tell" prove what happens when we stop preaching to the choir and reach out to the congregation.
By Jimmy Nguyen
If you're into social media, these are the messages that in 2010 filled your Facebook wall, Twitter feed, and other digital spaces. For LGBT people who feel frustrated that equality is not coming fast enough, social media campaigns allow us to easily voice our inner Norma Rae. They also appeal to our desire to be trendsetters who can ignite, or at least be part of, the next big thing.
But are we really accomplishing anything besides making ourselves feel good? Too often, these digital directives are delivered primarily to our Facebook friends, Twitter followers, and virtual world chums. Those people are either: (1) LGBT; or (2) already supporters because they are, by definition, our pals. It can be preaching to the choir. While any effort to advance pro-gay thought is commendable, these Internet efforts will only achieve results if their messages are spread to large numbers of people outside our immediate circles. They will only bring about change if they "go beyond the gay."
Perhaps because this was an election year, 2010 saw a marked rise in online LGBT campaigns. Some are obscure, some just amusing. On Facebook you'll find "Boycott Urban Outfitters" (1,449 fans) and "Boycott eBay Antigay Agenda" (with only three fans, so there must not be much to protest). Some groups challenge artists, such as "Boycott the Gay Basher 50 Cent" (345 fans). There's even a call to boycott the Twilight film franchise because Stephenie Meyer, author of the books that form the basis of the movies, is supposedly required by her Mormon religion to give 10% of her gross income to the church. Perhaps indicative of how powerful vampires (or maybe Taylor Lautner's abs) can be, only 343 fans have arisen for that "Support Gay Rights: Boycott 'Twilight'" page.
Once in a while, a campaign will stand out from the digital crowd. In 2010 this happened with the "Count Me Out" and "Wear Purple" initiatives. But they both stayed too much within the world of LGBTs and our allies to achieve greater impact.
"Count Me Out" appealed to our gay love of pretty colors. For National Coming Out Day on October 13, people were asked to colorize with rainbow hues their profile pictures on Facebook and other social media, and add the word "Out" or "Ally." I did it and must admit, the colorized photos from my friends looked pretty darn cool. But I was left wondering — did anyone outside the LGBT community and our close chums really care? Or did we just enjoy feeling like an activist for a day?
I asked the same questions, though to a lesser degree, during the "Wear Purple" viral movement. Canadian teenager Brittany McMillan conceived the idea for an LGBT Spirit Day as a response to the high-profile suicides earlier this year of seven gay boys due to bullying — most notably the Tyler Clementi tragedy at Rutgers University. Using Tumblr, which provides a Twitter-like feed to the blogging world, Brittany encouraged everyone to wear purple on October 20. The idea spread like wildfire through Facebook, blogs, and other digital environments. But on October 20, the only people I saw wearing purple were either LGBT or already supportive straight allies. Admittedly, this was just personal observation from where I live in Los Angeles. I'm sure there were others across America sporting purple that day. I'm also betting "Wear Purple" had a greater social impact, especially in schools, than "Count Me Out." However, this well-intended initiative spoke largely to people already predisposed to support gay rights.
To win full equality, we need straight people — and lots of them — on board. I was tickled pink to run across a Facebook group called "I Refuse to Get Married Until My Gay Friends Can." But I was disheartened to see the group had only 930 members. We need viral campaigns that add many digits to that number.
Three-Judge Panel Chosen in Prop. 8 Appeal
The U.S. court of appeals for the ninth circuit on Monday announced the three-judge panel that will hear oral arguments in the Proposition 8 appeal next week.
The San Jose Mercury News reports that the appellate panel — composed of judges Stephen Reinhardt, Michael Daly Hawkins, and N. Randy Smith — is ideologically diverse.
Judge Reinhardt, an appointee of President Jimmy Carter, is a staunch liberal known for controversial decisions, including a 2002 case which struck down the words "under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance as violation of the separation of church and state.
A Clinton appointee, Judge Hawkins is seen as a moderate, the Mercury News reported, and was also part of the three-judge panel that imposed a stay of U.S. district judge Vaughn Walker's August ruling against Prop. 8. The stay delayed a return to marriage equality in California while the suit is appealed.
A Republican appointee, Judge Smith was nominated in 2007 by President George W. Bush and joined the court in the same year.
Supporters of the anti–marriage equality ballot measure, joined by a socially conservative county in Southern California, will argue two main points before the panel next week: that they have standing to appeal the case and that Judge Walker erred in striking down Prop. 8 as unconstitutional.
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A must read must see movie for every family: Prayers for Bobby: a mother's coming to terms with the suicide of her gay son
"Prayers for Bobby", nominated for a 1996 Lambda Literary Award, is the story of the emotional journey that led Bobby to this tragic conclusion. But it is also the story of Bobby's mother, a fearful churchgoer who first prayed that her son would be " healed, " then anguished over hi suicide, and ultimately transformed herself into a national crusader for gay and lesbian youth.
As told through Bobby's poignant journal entries and his mother's reminiscences, "Prayers for Bobby" is at once a moving personal story, a true profile in courage, and a call to arms to parents everywhere.
" The value of the Griffith story ...is undeniable. [It] should be required reading for every parent, every school teacher, and anyone who has ever doubted that words can kill." - "The" "Washington Post"
" This book will become an instant classic. And it will save lives of countless young people..." -- "The Advocate"
" ...A heartrending story of two journeys: Bobby's spiral toward death and Mary's toward personal responsibility. Aarons has performed a major public service, as has the entire Griffith family-especially Bobby, whose death will surely save many others." "--Los Angeles Times"
" The book is not a tragedy. Because of Mary Griffith's gutsy sensibility and her tireless efforts to help others "...Prayers for Bobby" is a book about hope." -- "San Francisco Chronicle"
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Move it, use it : university-school collaboration for learning to teach physical education in primary schools
Daly, Craig B., Hudson, Peter B., & Hudson, Sue M. (2011) Move it, use it : university-school collaboration for learning to teach physical education in primary schools. In Moving People, Moving Foward, University of Limerick, Ireland.
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Reports of increasing numbers of obese Australian children and adolescents have raised the alarm to be proactive in reducing this so called epidemic. It has evoked a call for greater emphasis on teaching physical education in schools, as a measure for attaining fitness not only with obese students but for all students. This paper emphasises how preservice teachers need to be a key target for implementing physical education (PE) reform in schools, as many primary teachers will be generalists and may not be confident enough to implement PE effectively. Through a review of existing literature, teaching practices essential for the effective promotion and implementation of PE were identified under six broad categories: personal-professional skills development, addressing system requirements, pedagogical practices, managing student behaviour, providing feedback to students, and reflecting on practice. Subsequently, the development of these practices in preservice teachers is considered in the context of a university-school collaboration where preservice teachers taught physical education to primary school students for one day per week over a four week period. These authentic teaching experiences provided the preservice teachers with vital opportunities to put theory into practice and interact with "real-world" students. Self-evaluative data from 38 of these preservice teachers, in the form of a five-part Likert scale survey and extended response survey, demonstrated that they were able to develop the majority of the essential teaching practices identified by literature. In particular, the preservice teachers developed self efficacy, enthusiasm, and motivation for teaching PE, facets which are often found to be lacking in generalist primary teachers and yet are essential if children's perceptions and habits regarding physical activity are to be changed.
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December 13, 2012
Midsize Sedans, Crossovers Dominate Car, Truck of the Year Finalists
According to The Detroit Free Press, midsize sedans and small crossovers dominate the list of North American Car and Truck of the Year finalists, released Wednesday. For cars, the finalists are the Cadillac ATS, Ford Fusion, and Honda Accord. In the truck category, the judges must choose their favorite from among the Ford C-Max, Mazda CX-5, and Ram 1500. Michele Krebs, senior analyst for Edmunds.com and one of the 49 jurors, said the car category included a number of high-caliber competitors. Other strong contenders, such as the BMW 3 Series, Dodge Dart, and Nissan Altima, were notably absent from the finalists. "This was one of the toughest years of judging that I have experienced," said Lindsay Brooke, senior editor of SAE Magazines and a member of the judging committee. "Accord and Fusion, in particular, are formidable contenders." The finalists were revealed Wednesday at an Automotive Press Association lunch in Detroit. The winners will be announced Jan. 14 at the North American International Auto Show. The award is coveted by automakers because it represents the collective assessment of veteran journalists who have test-driven vehicles for years. For coverage of the North American Car and Truck of the Year finalists, click here.
Acura Plans MDX Successor with 'Aero Sculpture' Design
Automotive News reports that Acura will introduce a prototype of the 2014 MDX mid-sized crossover in January at the Detroit auto show. American Honda's prototypes often closely resemble the production versions, so the concept should provide a clear idea of where Acura's new "aero sculpture" design direction is headed. That design language takes over from the "keen edge" styling that was criticized for producing Acura's "beak" grille, among other styling cues. Click here for a concept picture. "The 2014 MDX Prototype will feature alluring proportions with smooth, arching body lines matched to an efficient architecture," the automaker said today in a statement. The MDX is Acura's volume leader and getting the redesign right is crucial for the premium brand's sales, which have advanced 27 percent this year to 140,182 through November. U.S. sales of the MDX totaled 45,785 units, up 18 percent through November, or 33 percent of Acura's sales volume so far this year. Sales of the current generation MDX peaked at 58,606 units in 2007, just before the market collapse. Read more about Acura's plans for its new MDX here.
Detroit Auto Show Will Bring Dozens of Debuts
As U.S. automobile sales rebound, the world's automakers are betting big on next month's North American International Auto Show, with nearly 50 products slated to be unveiled at Detroit's newly renovated Cobo Center. Most of these will be global reveals – cars and trucks making their worldwide debut. More than 30 marques will be featured at this year's show, which is open to the public Jan. 19-27. A number of luxury brands are making their return, too, including Britain's Jaguar and Land Rover, and Italy's Ferrari and Maserati. The Chinese will be back as well, represented by Guangzhou Automobile Group Corp., which will unveil a new car in Detroit. "(The automakers) are all very excited about the show," vice chairman Bob Shuman said. "I think they're all very positive." So are the world's automotive journalists. According to The Detroit News, international registrations for the media days – Jan. 14 and 15 – are up 15 percent over last year, when more than 5,100 auto writers from more than 60 countries attended. Show organizers are promising some significant changes over last year, including the opening of a new three-story atrium that will be used for high-profile show events. Click here for more on what to expect from the 2013 Detroit Auto Show.
Electric Cars Like Volt, Leaf Hold Resale Value
Potential resale value has been a question raised about electric cars, and the answer, according to two recent used-car pricing estimates, is that two best-selling electrics may lag behind similar conventional vehicles – but not by much. An all-electric 2012 Nissan Leaf (the 2013 is not on sale yet) is expected to be worth 20 percent of its new-car list price after five years of ownership, compared with a used price in the low 30 percent range for a similar conventional Nissan Sentra compact sedan, according to price-tracker Kelley Blue Book. And an extended-range electric 2013 Chevrolet Volt is forecast to be worth 30 percent of its sticker price at the end of five years, not far from the similar, conventional 2013 Chevrolet Cruze compact sedan at 38 percent, KBB says. According to USA Today, another pricing service, ALG, pegs the resale value a percentage point higher each for the Leaf and Volt. The average resale value of a 2013 compact car over the same five-year period is 36.6 percent of list. Predicted depreciation is an important factor for acceptance of electric cars, which have higher upfront prices than similar gas-engine cars and even hybrids. Click here for more on electric vehicle resale values.
America's Dirtiest Vehicles 2013
New technologies and alternate fuels promise to make driving a light duty vehicle a cleaner experience with every passing year, but for the foreseeable future, conventional gasoline internal combustion engine-powered vehicles dominate our roadways. According to the Early Release Overview of the 2013 Annual Energy Outlook Report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, less than 5.7 percent of the total energy burned in fuel to power light duty vehicles in the United States is consumed by alternate fuel vehicles (including E85/Flex Fuel, gasoline/electric hybrids, electrics, compressed natural gas, hydrogen fuel cells and other technologies). For the purposes of this rating, Forbes is concentrating on light duty vehicles that are powered by gasoline, E85, and diesel fuel. It is nearly impossible to calculate the cleanliness of battery-powered vehicles, because there are so many different energy sources used to generate electricity. Forbes has further refined by adding a category for brands that are sold in low volume in the United States, with total brand sales below 5,000 per year last year. This category will include exotics and high-end luxury vehicles. Read more about Forbes' list of 2013's dirtiest vehicles here.
AIADA and Federated Insurance Partner to Bring Dealers Distracted Driving Resources
Jacy Good never expected one of the happiest days of her life – her college graduation – would turn into the most devastating. An 18-year-old talking on a cell phone ran a red light, which forced a tractor trailer to swerve into the vehicle carrying Jacy and her family. Jacy's parents were killed instantly, and Jacy was in a coma for two months. After several surgeries and regular rehabilitation, Jacy learned to walk and talk again. Now, imagine if the distracted driver was your employee, driving a company vehicle. Can you live with the fact that your employee just changed four people's lives forever? What about the legal consequences, negative publicity, and loss of customers your business could face? AIADA is partnering with its Affinity Partner, Federated Insurance, to provide dealers with a compelling safety video developed by Federated Insurance, titled "Distracted Driving – In the Blink of an Eye." The video documents the real-life stories of Jacy Good and Adrian Perez as they struggle with the consequences of distracted driving. This video is a must-watch for AIADA members and their employees. To get a free copy, and to learn how to protect your dealership and employees with a safe driving policy, contact your Federated representative by clicking here, or visit www.federatedinsurance.com.
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Lehigh Acres Florida Labyrinth & Butterfly Garden
Hello, my name is Linda Jacobson and I invite you to walk our beautiful hand made Seven Circuit Medieval Labyrinth, and visit our Butterfly and Native Plant gardens on our half acre here in Lehigh Acres Florida near Lehigh Middle School.
Jim and I have lived in Lehigh for over 20 years. We keep busy with Nature, Camping and working on things here on the half acre. I write a Backyard Nature blog you can read here on this site. I do a lot of volunteer work, and I stay busy with my Nature Tours. You might be wondering.. What is a Labyrinth?
Labyrinths at their core are an archetype. They are very old structures and designs with the earliest Labyrinths dating to 4,000 years. Some appear as archaic petroglyphs or as designs woven into Amerindian baskets or fired into ceramic pots. They appear in paintings and drawings from various peoples across the globe. The earliest reported labyrinth was a two-story stone building in Egypt described by the Greek historian Herodotus.
Walking forward into the Christian Middle Ages labyrinths were made into the floors of quiet, serene cathedral naves such as the Labyrinth at Chartres Cathedral, built in 1145 over 20 years.. Old outdoor Labyrinths in England were often constructed of hedges and raised berms of turf. It has been suggested that some of the aerial pictographs that appear on the plains of Nazca are in effect a type of Labyrinth.
Lisa of Paths of Peace writes "Labyrinth walking today can provide a sense of calm that is conducive to meditation, self-exploration and prayer. Though the labyrinth is thousands of years old, these ancient patterns still speak to us today. I believe our culture is so steeped in rapid stimulation, information and technology that we are yearning for places for quiet introspection and release. Labyrinths provide that well of solace where we can go to drink deeply."
Organizations and individuals are welcome to come and walk the labyrinth. To make arrangements, contact Linda at this link. Since this is a private residence, there are no public facilities. The Labyrinth can be acessed via a side gate and is beautiful by moon or torch light.
all Photography and web design by Linda Jacobson.


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Originally published in 2000, I wrote at the time - Bereavement comes in various forms, from the death of a loved one, to the loss of a job. The author has been through many struggles of her own, and shares the readings that she has collected around her to help her through. These are in sections from the initial, heavy sad feeling, through the anger and despair to the return of God given peace and even happiness. This is a book to keep by you for your own need, or to help others. You don't have to read it steadily through, although the readings with their comment and prayer are numbered in days, it will be there with help, when you are ready to accept it.
This is a welcome new edition. In her forward Jennifer says that if she wrote it now, she would do it differently, but realises that the original edition written so soon after 'her life was burnt to ashes' has helped many people, so she has retained that immediacy. Her conclusion at the end of the book is also revealing.
Set out as 40 days of Bible reading, reflection and prayer, may it help many more with whatever type of bereavement they are suffering. Highly recommended.
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After court rules, California gay marriage fight may go on
By Peter Henderson
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The fight over legalizing gay marriage in the most populous U.S. state may go back to the ballot box in 2014 with California voters asked once again to settle the matter even after the Supreme Court's expected ruling this month on the issue.
Experts believe the top court is unlikely to proclaim a national right to same-sex marriage in its decisions. The court is set to rule on a challenge to California's ban on same-sex marriage and on a provision of federal law denying certain benefits for married same-sex couples.
At issue is California's 2008 prohibition on same-sex marriage, known as Proposition 8. Lower federal courts struck down the ban, and a high court majority appears likely to rule in a way that would affect only Californians.
A vast array of legal issues, from the procedural question of who can legally defend a ballot proposition to more consequential questions of states' rights, leaves room for continuing uncertainty over the fate of Proposition 8. That has prompted each side to prepare a Plan B.
California could help to shape the national agenda again.
California voters in 2008 ended a summer of court-approved gay marriage by adopting Proposition 8. The proposal, backed by 52 percent of voters, changed the state constitution to define marriage as between a man and a woman.
That enraged and energized the national gay rights movement while offering social conservatives proof that their message resonated even in a state known for its liberal leanings.
For gay marriage supporters, buoyed by laws permitting gay marriage in now 12 of the 50 states and the District of Columbia, a California ballot initiative would be a chance to recover from their biggest loss. Continued...


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SLIDESHOW: West Seattle Thriftway egg hunt was burst of color and fun
The annual egg hunt at West Seattle Thriftway saw the crowd swell at the last minute and hundreds of kids and their parents swarmed into the store to get their share of some 30,000 plastic eggs.
The eggs contained candy with some special eggs full of prizes. Kids had a limit of 25 and there were a lot of excited children who ran everywhere to find their treasure.
It is always a fast event with most of the eggs in obvious display, picked up and exchanged for prizes within about 30 minutes.
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That's pretty cool Rod! I didn't want to install their viewer, but I found some videos on youtube. First thing I'd do with one is get rid of the hand crank and attach a drill motor - kind of a mini minigun.
That's pretty cool Rod! I didn't want to install their viewer, but I found some videos on youtube. First thing I'd do with one is get rid of the hand crank and attach a drill motor - kind of a mini minigun.
"The marksman aims primarily at himself"
- Zen saying
My son found a site on the internet wher you can buy a kit, with minor finishing for around $7500, and one with major rrfinishing for around $3500.
To be honest I was thinking of Jake when he gets a little older and cant take care of the tree rats with a pistol!
The crazy thing is that as it is .22lr and mechanical in operation ie not an automatic machine gun it could be legal in the UK. It is possible to fit the crank handle gizmo to a 1022 semi auto rifle in the UK so I can't see an objection - unless it boils down to rate of fire.
A man's gotta know his limitations.
It would serve no useful purpose whatsoever(THIS MEANS WAR, SQUIRRELS!!!!)....
...but I want one.
Enfield Number 5 Jungle Carbine "Rule 303"
H&R Pardner Pump 12GA "Senor 12-Gauge"
Thompson M1911A1 .45ACP
RIP Uncle John, 1953-2014....you fought hard.
Where is this Gatling Gun at exactly? I see a ton of really nice pictures, but haven't seen a good one featuring the gun yet. The only ones I see something gun-like is a couple closeups which aren't too big in general.
"I am a better American today because of Barack Obama. Hear it loud, hear it clearly. I am a better American today because of Barack Obama. I know what my country has done, both good and bad. I have a deep appreciation of what this country is and what the American people are capable of. This is not a setback. This is a challenge and believe me, the American people are up to the challenge,...." -Glenn Beck
I don't have the room or a practical use for it, but now I want one.
A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself. Josh Billings
One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain. Bob Marley
To conquer a nation, first disarm it's citizens. Adolf Hitler
I like my whisky old and my women young. Errol Flynn
I kind of like what this guy's done. It's like a cross between twin 50's and a gatling gun, and is probably a lot less expensive to make. Looks like fun too.
"The marksman aims primarily at himself"
- Zen saying
Definitely a bit of a conversation piece with friends and people at the range. I'd enjoy seeing a video of one of these used by Hickok45, I'm sure he'd get a kick out of it as well!
"You gotta be one of the good guys, son, 'cause there's way too many of the bad." - John Custer to his son Jesse.
I want one!
"Malo periculosam, libertatem quam quietam servitutem" (I prefer dangerous freedom to peaceful slavery) Thomas Jefferson in a letter to James Madison
"They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety." Benjamin Franklin
"If everyone is thinking alike then someone isn't thinking!" General Patton
"If we waited for Washington to tell us when to plant, we should soon want bread." Thomas Jefferson


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- (obsolete) To diminish in value.
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Part or all of this entry has been imported from the 1913 edition of Webster's Dictionary, which is now free of copyright and hence in the public domain. The imported definitions may be significantly out of date, and any more recent senses may be completely missing.


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|Patriots Look Poised For Another Super Bowl Run
|Bruins Trade For Drew Stafford
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|Inconsistency Will Continue For Bruins Unless A Change Is Made
David Ortiz's bases-loaded, infield single in the seventh lifted the Red Sox to their fourth straight victory on Tuesday, besting the Minnesota Twins 4-3 at Target Field.
Dustin Pedroia drew a one-out walk off reliever Matt Capps in the seventh, and advanced to third on an Adrian Gonzalez double to left. Kevin Youkilis walked to load the bases for Ortiz, but Twins' pitcher Phil Dumatrait was summoned from the bullpen. Fortunately for Boston, the pitcher was unable to handle the Ortiz's grounder to score Pedroia from third.
Darnell McDonald blasted his fourth home run of the year with a two-run shot in the fifth, tying the game at 2-2 off Twins' starter Francisco Liriano. McDonald went 2-3 on the evening to join Gonzalez as the only Sox hitters with two hits.
Red Sox starter Erik Bedard made his second appearance since his trade deadline acquisition from the Mariners, firing 90 pitches in five innings to garner his second straight no-decision. Bedard allowed two runs, both earned, on three hits and four walks while striking out six.
The southpaw struggled in the first, surrendering all four bases-on-balls of his outing in the frame en route to a pair of Twins runs. Home plate umpire Tim McClelland appeared to squeeze Bedard on two batters, including on a 3-2 pitch with the bases load to score a run.
Minnesota started well, receiving a lead off walk in the first from Ben Revere and a single from Joe Mauer to put runners on the corners with no outs. Michael Cuddyer collected an RBI sacrifice fly for the first run of the night, scoring Revere from third for the 1-0 lead. Jason Kubel and Jim Thome reached on back-to-back walks, but Bedard fanned Danny Valencia for the second out. Bedard thought he escaped without any further damage after firing a borderline 3-2 pitch to Delmon Young, but McClelland issued a ball for the RBI walk.
The Sox were held scoreless until the fifth, but a lead off walk to Jason Varitek doomed Liriano. McDonald stepped in and drove a 1-2 pitch over the wall in left to tie the game.
In the sixth, Jed Lowrie and Carl Crawford both drew one-out walks to bring Varitek to the plate. The captain capitalized on the opportunity, grounding a single through the left side to score Lowrie from second.
The Twins equalized the game in the bottom half off of reliever Matt Albers, sparking a one-run rally on Valencia's single. Albers struck out Young looking for the second out, but Tsuyoshi Nishioka doubled off the wall in right to tie the game 3-3.
Boston increased its division lead to 2.5 games on New York after the Yankees' 6-4 loss to the Angels.
The Sox will go for the sweep on Wednesday, sending lefty Jon Lester (11-5, 3.23 ERA) to the mound, opposed by Twins' starter Nick Blackburn (7-9, 4.58 ERA) at 8:10.
Tags: Boston Red Sox, Darnell McDonald, David Ortiz, Erik Bedard, Jonathan Papelbon, Minnesota Twins


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Podollan Inn, a boutique Salmon Arm hotel is an oasis of the Shuswap. Locally built, owned and operated, the Podollan Inn features amenities from individually decorated rooms to a friendly and caring hospitality team. The Podollan Inn is the perfect Salmon Arm hotel for foodies, outdoor enthusiasts, sports teams, and families.
Podollan Inn continually strives to redefine and exceed guest expectations. The warm and professional Podollan Hospitality Team is trained in the art of hospitality. Every guest is justly recognized as special and unique and is treated like family from the moment they walk through the doors.The best service in Salmon Arm hotels can be found at Podollan Inn.
Nestled in an 18 acre forested oasis and two blocks from downtown, this picturesque boutique Salmon Arm hotel features majestic views of Shuswap Lake and surrounding mountains. Located on Highway 1, the Podollan Inn is easy to find and offers guests quick access back to the road when it is time to carry on.
The Podollan Inn Salmon Arm hotel is comprised of two separate buildings. The main building consists of 47 spacious richly appointed guest rooms, two meeting/banquet spaces, and the award winning Triple Diamond restaurant, Table 24. All rooms boast views of the lake, mountains, forests, gardens or the pool. Select rooms also boast pool side patios.
The "Oasis" building contains 24 traditional guest rooms and is located across the courtyard from the main building. The Oasis rooms enjoy all the amenities of the main building including complimentary wireless internet, HDTV and licensed room service from Table 24. All rooms have a private poolside patio or balcony and exterior entrances. Enjoy quick access to the pool and to complimentary parking! The ground level floors are pet-friendly, offering very convenient access to the great outdoors for your furry friends.
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Stratham Fair is a family affair
By JASON SCHREIBER
Sunday News Correspondent | July 20. 2013 8:01PM
Dante Mulcahy, 8, of Stratham, picks a rubber duck from a pond to win a prize during a visit to the Stratham Fair on Saturday. (JASON SCHREIBER/Union Leader Correspondent)
"We still come every year," the former Barrington resident said Saturday after arriving at the fair with her boys, Matthew, 5, and John, 3, and her mother, Karen Langlois of Milton.
"It's always been a family tradition," Langlois said.
The fair, held each year at Stratham Hill Park as a fundraiser for the Stratham Volunteer Fire Department, continued Saturday with a road race in the morning followed by 4-H animal shows, horse pulling, a pig scramble, a pie-eating contest, music, lots of food, and more.
Organizers expected the fair to attract 15,000 to 20,000 people over the course of the four-day event that began Thursday and ends today.
Saturday was still hot with temperatures reaching the low 90s, but it didn't feel as stifling.
Like many, she has had enough of the heat and humidity.
"Snow is looking really good now," she said, laughing.
The heat also bothered the kids and their animals preparing for the 4-H shows.
"We've been filling their water four to six times a day," said Katie, a member of the Just Kiddin' Around 4-H Dairy Goat Club.
"I just like hanging out with the animals and having fun," she said as she was trimming Layla's eyelashes in preparation for her show.
Kristen Mulcahy of Stratham brought her three children, Dante, 8, Gina, 6, and Marcus, 4, to their second Stratham Fair.
Mulcahy recalled attending the fair when she was a college student, but had not been back until last year when she moved to town.
The kids were excited to return and share memories of last year's fair when Dante won a goldfish that he named Goldie.
The goldfish is still alive and seems to be doing well.
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IAIK XML Security Toolkit (XSECT) implements the upcoming APIs for the Java™ platform
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Hachinohe-shi, Aomori-ken, Japan
Near station, easy to find.
We enjoyed the location as we were able to ride our bikes into downtown, it would be too far for walking. Easy to find and plenty of parking for drivers. The room was clean, and checking in and out was easy.
I had a great time here! Natsuko was very accommodating and took care of our needs. She even brought us to the Tanabata festival which happened to occur during the night we stayed. She also introduced us to her family which was very welcoming and kept us good company. It's such a shame that we only spent a night here. Wish we had more time! すごく楽しかったです!優しすぎて色々なニーズを扱ってくれた。泊まった日にたまたま七夕祭りがあってつれてくれて参加した。家族にも紹介されてなんか素直なイメージを印象された。一泊だけで泊まって後悔してた。八戸に行ってよかった!いつか戻りたいな~
The host and her parents were so kind and easy to talk with. They shared their thoughts about Hachinohe's culture and city structure, that helped us understand everyday life in Hachinohe. Recommended hosts!
The host canceled this reservation 20 days before arrival. This is an automated posting.
The host canceled this reservation 12 days before arrival. This is an automated posting.
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Remember those little plastic green soldiers that have been around since the 1950's? Well I found a whole site dedicated to them and why they are cool. Plus there are pictures of the army men, and a description of the different types.
This also describes the other sets like zoo, farm, cops and robbers, divers, and many more. This site tells you how to tell army men apart from miniatures, and action figures. How can you tell if it's an Army Man?
"True Army Men are soft plastic toy soldiers (mistakenly called 'rubber' in some regions). They generally have the following attributes: Army Men stand 2 to 3 inches tall. They are molded in one piece, exceptions being special weapons or "ring hand" figures. They are commonly sold in plastic bags, with 20 or more soldiers. Larger lots are sold in plastic buckets or as boxed playsets with accessories.They are sold as toys, not as scale figures, miniatures, etc. They do not pretend to be accurate, detailed miniature replicas. They are the same cheap toy soldiers we have known and loved since the 1950s. They are generic 'no brand' toys."
Have you read the rules of using army men? Or do you know the history of army men? Did you know that there are even Pirate men? This site is full of this kind of information. You should check it out! There are even tons of great pictures!
This is a great site, really fun and frisky, and full of army men!