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Former Atlanta Braves to visit Trustmark Park
M-Braves schedule three A-Braves Alumni Appearances
By Miranda Black / Mississippi Braves | June 11, 2014 12:54 PM ET
PEARL, MS -- The Mississippi Braves are proud to unveil the dates for several upcoming Atlanta Braves Alumni Appearances. Sid Bream and Chris Chambliss are scheduled to be at Trustmark Park on June 23. Marquis Grissom, Ryan Klesko and Leo Mazzone will appear on July 12, and Brian Jordan and Mark Wohlers will stop by on August 2.
The former A-Braves will throw out a ceremonial first pitch prior to the Mississippi Braves game each night. After stopping by the Braves radio booth, players will make their way down to the Extra Innings Team Store to sign autographs for fans in attendance.
Bream spent 11 years in the big leagues and played three seasons with the Atlanta Braves. The first baseman played in the 1991 and 1992 World Series. Bream is known for "The Slide" in game seven of the 1992 NLCS that won the game and sent the Braves to the World Series.
Chambliss is a former Greenville Braves Manager. Prior to his coaching career, Chambliss played in the big leagues from 1971 to 1988 and spent seven of those season in Atlanta (1980-86). The first baseman was selected as a 1976 MLB All-Star. He's a six-time World Series Champion. He was also named AL Rookie of the Year in 1971 and was awarded a Gold Glove in 1978.
A native of Atlanta, Grissom played with the Braves in 1995 and 1996. In his 17-year career, Grissom was selected as a NL All-Star twice (1993-94). He was a member of the Braves 1995 World Series team. Grissom is a four-time Gold Glove Award winner (1993-96), and he was named ALCS MVP in 1997. Grissom spent the 2009 season as first base coach for the Nationals.
Klesko spent 13 seasons in the Major Leagues, eight of those with the Atlanta Braves. Before making his debut with the A-Braves, Klesko played for the Double-A club in Greenville. The California native, won the World Series as a member of the 1995 Braves. He was also selected as a 2001 NL All-Star. With a career-high 34 long balls in 1996, Klesko posted at least 21 home runs in eight big league seasons.
Mazzone worked in the Atlanta Braves organization from 1979 to 2005. As a player, he debuted in 1967 and played seven seasons in the Giants system. He then spent three seasons in the Athletics organization. Mazzone served as Manager and Pitching Coach with the Greenville Braves. With the A-Braves, Mazzone coached all-star pitchers Tom Gavine, Greg Maddox and John Smoltz. He's also known for "rocking" back and forth on the dugout bench during games.
Jordan played 15 MLB seasons and three years in the NFL. The outfielder spent five total seasons with the Atlanta Braves (1999-2001, 2005-06) and was selected as a 1999 NL All-Star. For the A-Braves in the 1999 NLDS, Jordan hit .471 and had the game-winning double in the 12th inning of game three. He also drove in seven of Atlanta's 18 runs during the NLDS. The Braves traded Jordan with Odalis Perez to the Dodgers for Gary Sheffield in 2002. Jordan retired after the 2006 season and currently serves a pre-game analyst on Braves Live.
Wohlers spent nine of 12 MLB seasons with the Atlanta Braves. The right-handed reliever was a member of the 1995 World Series team and was selected as a 1996 NL All-Star. Wohlers recorded 97 saves over three seasons (1995-97) and saved the 1-0 game-clinching victory in game six of the 1995 World Series. He went 39-29 in his career with a 3.97 ERA and 119 saves. Wohlers also played for the Double-A Greenville Braves before making it to the show.
Don't miss your chance to see these former Atlanta Braves players. Tickets are on sale now, so call 888-BRAVES4 or visit mississippibraves.com to reserve your tickets today.
|The Mississippi Braves baseball team is the Double-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves. Since making the move from Greenville, SC, in 2005, over 85 M-Braves have gone on to play in the big leagues. The M-Braves have made postseason play three times and went on to win the Southern League Championship in 2008. Tickets are on sale now. Stop by Trustmark Park or call 888-BRAVES4 Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. For the latest news and updates, visit mississippibraves.com, facebook.com/mbraves and twitter.com/mbraves.
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The 'Character' of Commendable Rentals
Commendable Rentals is the place for great vacations.
Commendable Rentals was created by people who have lived and travelled widely in many countries, cherishing artful homes and furnishings in historic environments and beautiful settings. They seek to offer something special to those who share their tastes, and who seek both culture and adventure. Susan Doull, after creating and running an elegant château-hotel in France, lived in Rome and in an Italian medieval hilltop village and chose to share these experiences with others.
Commendable Rentals seeks properties with character, each unique, with its own history and its own personality.
The owners of these properties see their homes as far more than a simple asset; their emotional investment in their homes is expressed in their care and attention to detail. In many cases the property will have been in the family's possession for centuries. Every property has been carefully vetted, and while the prices vary, important standards are maintained throughout the portfolio. In each you will feel an honored Guest. Thus, unlike so many large and small "channel" websites, we only include properties that not only do we actually know, but we actually like.
Susan and her husband, Adrian, combine many years of living in the United States, Canada, Italy, France, the UK and South Africa, and will continue to add new rental properties in those countries as well as the best boutique hotels in the areas of which they have personal knowledge.
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Boutique Hotels and Lodges– Commendable Rentals sees hotels as complementary to rental properties. From personal experience, Commendable Rentals recommends a limited number of lodges and boutique hotels in the countries where it has properties. Mostly owner-operated, these establishments are notable for their character and their service.
Commendable Travel– With decades of experience of travel to Southern Africa, Commendable Rentals LLC organises and guides small groups (8-12 participants) in travel to Southern and East Africa. These are designed to provide our guests with an experience of the countries that goes beyond their natural attractions, and which allow for a greater understanding of the historical and cultural realities. A notable feature are the interesting local nationals who join our groups for informal discussions.

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In 2004, I received my doctorate in American Studies. Upon graduation, I moved to Arizona for job opportunities and the warm climate. Six months after my move, I noticed a series of Rio Salado Community College advertisements regarding alternative paths to certification.
Immediately, I called the Phoenix Union High School District (PUHSD) about the necessary steps needed to gain employment as a teaching intern. I successfully passed my AEPA subject examination, received a letter of intent from PUHSD, and enrolled in Rio's Alternative Path to Certification program. I was entering a whole new world, and I was excited to begin the journey.
Seven years later, I can clearly see the blunders that I made during my first year in a high school classroom. After reading Tony Danza's, "I'd Like to Apologize to Every Teacher I Ever Had" — an account of Danza's first year as a "rookie teacher" at Philadelphia's Northeast High School — I realized that others could benefit from my year of hard knocks. By this point of the first quarter, the newness of being a first-year instructor has started to wear off, and some may be struggling to find balance. If you fall into that category, please view the following advice as the means to regain (and retain) the euphoric high that you experienced during your first week of school:
1. You are not Erin Grumwell. A significant number of teachers enter the profession thinking that they are going to be the one who leaves a lasting impact on America's educational system. Many educators have watched "Freedom Writers" to the point where they visualize themselves picking up where Grumwell, the protagonist in the movie, left off. Although Grumwell is an actual person, we must understand that a percentage of "Freedom Writers" was fictionalized. In August 2007, I made the mistake of arriving on campus thinking I was going to be the No. 1 person who was going to change my students. I walked onto campus with my 3-inch heels, designer handbag, and new dress. My aim was to do exactly what Whitney Houston sang about — "Teach (the children) well (in order for) them to lead the way." I expected to have instantaneous results. Immediately, I learned that I was wrong. New instructors, you are not going to walk into a classroom and have your students automatically fall in love with you. Put away the "Freedom Writers" DVD and realize that you will need to create your own story.
2. Sit down. As a child, my paternal grandparents continuously told me, "Gal, SIT DOWN." I was a loquacious adolescent, and I had the tendency to march to the beat of my own drum. I had forgotten about their verbal command until the 2007-2008 academic year. After my first semester of teaching, I realized that I could not do everything, and it was imperative that I "sit down" and take some notes from the master instructors. For those who just entered the teaching profession, please understand that although you have a degree, and you have read countless articles regarding how you can teach to transgress in a 21st century classroom, the ink has not completely dried on your diploma. You do not know everything. Instead of entering a campus thinking that you are the revolutionist needed to have children, parents, and your peers embrace the current trends in education, take a moment and establish a rapport with your colleagues. Also, find a mentor that will become vested in your success. Visit his/her classroom, and do not be afraid to lean on him/her for guidance.
3. Be prepared to fail. You are going to have it out with your students. I did on my very first day of teaching. I came into the classroom as if I was "Fame's" Lydia Grant. You cannot force your students to leap if they do not know how to adequately walk. My advice for you is to slow your roll. My former students said this to me by the second week of the school year. Also, perform daily assessments. Ask yourself, "What worked? What caused my students to withdraw?" This is when you are going to find yourself embracing many roles. You will become a parent, sibling, and counselor for some of your students. Rather than saying, "You need to do this. You need to that," listen. Listen to your students' stories. From this information, you will be able to glean who is ready for the immediate challenge, and which students can be motivated, but baby steps must be taken.
As you revise your first year teaching strategies, consider reading the following books:
Bell Hooks, "Teaching To Transgress." This book is a must-read for teachers. If you would like strategies for helping your students become active learners, this is the book for you.
And Danza's, "I'd Like to Apologize to Every Teacher I Ever Had." His account of his first year of instruction is a book that both novice and master instructors should read. For those teachers, who are transitioning to education from another career and elect to read Danza's text, I highly encourage you to do so with a highlighter nearby.
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Welcome to the Oregon Employment First Implementation website! The intent of this project is to improve opportunities for individualized community-based employment for Oregonians with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. This year, we are focusing on Training, Technical Assistance, and networking to increase sustainable provider and community capacity. We are very excited to be partnering with people across Oregon and the country who believe that employment for All is not only possible but probable if we believe, work together, and make it happen! We are looking forward to an explosion of creativity, new jobs, and valued community roles for those we love and support!
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Oct 25, 2012 - By Bruce Tippets, Sports EditorHead coach Curtis Condie remains on leave from the Central Wyoming College men's basketball team.
Condie was placed on leave Wednesday, Oct. 10. The leave originally was announced as one week, but it has been extended to more than two weeks.
CWC's executive vice president for student and academic services Jason Wood said a resolution of Condie's situation will be made "when the process is complete."
The Rustlers have played in a couple of preseason scrimmages in Salt Lake City and Casper College. The Rustlers started practice Oct. 1. CWC assistant coach Shelby Lindley is running the practices.
CWC opens the season Thursday, Nov. 1, hosting Impact Academy at Rustler Gym.
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343 Debunks Halo 2 Anniversary Chatter – Report
Halo 4 is so much work that 343 Industries hasn't got time to work on Halo 2 Anniversary, the Microsoft Studio has stated.
"We are not working on that at this time. We are kind of busy," 343 said when asked about the possibility of a super-new Halo 2 in the vein of 343's Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary in a Q&A on retail-only hub ExpertZone.
The first suggestion of a Halo 2 redux from 343 arrived last week.
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Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary also included the involvement of third-party studios Saber Interactive and Certain Affiinity; the latter just confirmed it's developing the Forge Mode for Halo 4.
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Keurig VUE Vs Keurig K-Cup
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lottsalasagna: The world is already trashed. ...too late you won't be saving anything
Boxxybox11221: OH!!! I LOVE KUREEG COFFEE! I LOVE TO PUT THE KUREEG PODS IN THE KUREEG MACHINE AND WATCHING IT MAKE KUREEG COFFEE!
Connie Engel: Hi, where can I purchase a solofill V2 from ?? Have been looking every where ! thank you
cgracia: Ummm...I just came here to find the difference between a Keurig K-Cup and a Keurig Vue Cup.
I was doing grocery shopping and saw that Cafe Bustelo has coffee in K-Cups and was happy for the opportunity to drink Hispanic coffee at work. (I am of Puerto Rican descent, and I am unapologetically American... but when it comes to my coffee, I have to stick to my roots.)
Anyway, I bought the Bustelo K-Cups, but I saw that they weren't for Vue systems. Since I didn't know the difference, I wanted to make sure my office didn't use Vue. When the gentleman in the video went into the explanation of the difference in cups, I was satisfied that my purchase was still good (we do use K-Cups). So in that respect, he helped me out. I even finished watching the video and while the Vue seems like something I may purchase to complete my Yuppie transformation...I will probably wait until Bustelo makes Vue cups. And yeah I get that I can use reusable cups, I agree that the whole point of k cups is the convenience factor of just taking a cup, plopping it in, throw out the cup, drink coffee and repeat.
So, for that... thank you for the video.
And BTW, I do say Kur-rig. :) Glad I am not the only one judging by the comments.
nintendonerd2011: I can't. The ignorance is real here. It's kur-ig not kur-eag. Just stop. you sound like a total idiot.
docwilkey: Thanks for the info.
Cory McNutt: I just want to say a couple things about Keurig:
1) I have owned both models - I went to the Vue because wanted a larger cup of coffee - who drinks a 4,6 8 or even a 10 ounce cup of coffee? We all use travel mugs and need 16 -18 ounces of coffee.
2) I went to the Vue cup for an 18 ounce cup and I was told that the selection of coffee would increase - not so for decaf lovers - not ONE flavored decaf Vue cup...now they do not even make the Vue brewer any longer.
3) No I am faced with getting a new maker and I refuse to buy a new K-cup machine that will only brew a 10 ounce cup of coffee and a company that forces me to buy their cups - which I do any way, but now I am forced to and I do not like it..
40 Why can't they make a K-cup brewer that makes a NORMAL size cup of coffee and have an abundance of flavors - decaf as well?
steve wilson: How can any one respect your opinion when you can't even pronounce the name of the company you are reviewing correctly lol
Ken DeCamp: LOOOONNNNGGG video that could have been condensed to one minute.
yumha38: I am not trying to sound negative, but the machines are not cheap....and to top it off....the people are 'forced' to buy a pod every time you want coffee??
Scott Wilkins: Vue = More expensive, less choice, more work, recycling is a pain, harder to clean.
K-cups are so much better overall. And I've found zero difference in the final coffee they both make. They can say the Vue is better all day long, in reality it's not better in any way.
Will Clow: I swear I'm not trying to be a prick but you could re-edit this video to be about 2-3 minutes
Mike Garofalo: 20 minutes of useless info 53 seconds of useful info. I love my whatever you wanna call it machine, but my real big issue is they don't brew what is advertised as far as cup size. I have a whatever you wanna call it platinum machine pretty basic 3 cup sizes but each size is always an ounce off or more and really who drinks from a china cup every morning ? NO ONE !!!! You made a 20 minute video promoting the what ever you wanna call it VUE !!! In my opinion the view isn't worth the $150.00 price. Lets be honest 99% of the people viewing this video just want a darn good cup of coffee in the morning or evening !!! hell if you wanna make all those fancy drinks you can skip these machines and go by a professional cappuccino / espresso
machine !!!!!!
mbrobich: Should have only taken 5 minutes. 15 minutes too long with little useful information.
tuckerton296: I like the vue more, as it's easy to use regular kcups in it. Just peal the top of a vue cup off, and poke a holl in the side of the vue. Make sure it's hole ligns up, and you can brew coffee with the vue, using a k-cup
Chuck Holmes: Dude... Your bangs are dripping
WageTube: This is an older video. Is this Vue still current in January 2014, or in your opinion has Keurig come out with a later version making the price worth it?
WageTube: People posting about the correct pronunciation of the Keurig brand name, I suppose you know the correct way to spell and say "voilà" (hint: it is not spelled "vwaylah" nor pronounced "way la").
I suspect some of you dissing the reviewer for the way he says Keurig also have an opinion on the country of origin for the Häagen-Dazs ice cream brand name (kind of Danish sounding, isn't it).
Before you post and embarrass yourself, be advised that Häagen-Dazs is a made up word. Although exotic, expensive, and foreign sounding, the word is gibberish. The word does not have meaning in any language or etymology.
WageTube: I like the Vue because it can make a latte. I have always had to have two machines, a Tassimo and a Keurig. Takes up a lot of kitchen counter space.
I used the Tassimo to make latte drinks, something before the Vue the Keurig could not do. The problem with the Tassimo is that the machines are not as popular as the Keurig, hence few stores carry the coffee "pods" and there's not as big as a variety of coffees as the Keurig. And the Tassimo cups are not really capable of being refilled, at least not efficiently (there's some ridiculous workarounds but nothing that works well).
It appears that Keurig is getting smart, knowing that in this horrid economy people are desperate to reuse the cups, filling them with Trader Joe or their favorite coffee. And now they are branching out to making latte drinks.
Actually, I'm sure this was part of a bigger scheme, to make new machines with added functionality (such as making a latte) motivating people to replace their machines with newer models.
Based on your excellent reviews I'll be "passing down" my Tassimo and Keurig machines and getting the latest Keurig offering that makes latte drinks (my preferred coffee, as I like a lot of cream in my coffee).
Keurig VUE vs Keurig K-Cup 5 out of 5


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Modern Warfare 3 Early Copies Sell For Ludicrous Amounts, Apparently
Modern Warfare 3 is selling for silly money on eBay, if a collection of numbers I'm looking at on my screen right now are anything to go by.
Some lucky types got hold of mistakenly-released copies of the new Call Of Duty over in Americaland, and we've seen some copies pop up on eBay as a result. You'd expect that. You'd expect them to sell for a premium – and to be honest you'd be hard pressed to blame people for taking advantage of the situation.
But the numbers have gone this high:
That's a bit silly. Just a smidge. That's almost fifty thousand real dollars (and more than fifty thousand CANADA DOLLARS).
But I'd be willing to bet this isn't the work of someone crazy enough to actually pay that much money. Well, I'd hope that's the case. My gut instinct says it's a case of joke/sabotage bids and nobody will actually pay this amount of money.
I hope.
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I have to agree with the Prussia not Russia comment. My Kehls come from what was Prussia, specifically Pomerania (Pommern), from a city that was then called Stettin. This area is now western Poland and the city name is something like Sceczin.
Anyway I've done some research on Kehl and speak some German. The poster above is correct that the German word for throat is Kehl (pronounced like kale) cabbage is Kohl (pronounced like coal) as in coleslaw. The two options for meaning I've seen over the years are either a valley (that is throat like I guess) or that it refers to someone who had something distinctive about his throat (a low voice, goiter, etc.).
By the way, despite the correct German pronounciation, my family pronounces it keel,like on a boat. Why I'm not sure, although I suspect my great grandfather got tired of telling people how to pronounce it.
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South Jordan is getting a new mayor for the new year, and plenty of residents are vying for the job.
Nineteen people have applied to fill the remaining two years of Mayor Kent Money's third term, including several former City Council members and a former mayor's son. Money is stepping down to take a work assignment in New Zealand for his employer, the LDS Church.
The City Council will appoint the new mayor at its Jan. 3 meeting. Interested applicants were asked to submit a short biography and résumé with their declaration of candidacy paperwork, which council members will review over the holidays. The deadline for filing was Thursday.
During the Jan. 3 meeting, each candidate will have a turn to address the council, said city spokeswoman Kelly Pfost. The council also may question the candidates. Council members may then go into a closed session to discuss the applicants if needed, but must return to the public meeting to make a motion and vote to appoint a candidate.
Current council members Kathie Johnson, Aleta Taylor and Leona Winger have all applied for the post but won't be able to vote. Johnson and Taylor were defeated in their November re-election campaigns, and Winger had planned to retire. Instead, three new council members who will be sworn in at the start of the Jan. 3 meeting Steve Barnes, Chuck Newton and Mark Seethaler will get to choose the new mayor.
Council members from the more distant past are also in the running.
Bradley Marlor served on the council from 2000 to 2007, and also did time on the planning commission. Linda Auger and David Wood also served on the planning commission. Others have made local government a career, such as Edwin Blaney, the former executive secretary for the Salt Lake County Council of Governments.
Candidate Larry Hutchings would bring a family legacy to the mayoral post. His father, Theron Hutchings, served three terms as mayor of South Jordan.
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Here is the complete list of candidates: Linda L. Auger, Kevin Matthew Beck, Edwin E. Blaney, Robert Arthur Bolduc, Thomas L. Christensen, Dale Farr Gardner, Larry Theron Hutchings, Kathie Johnson, Bradley G. Marlor, James R. Nelson, Scott Lee Osborne, Stanley S. Postma, Aleta Taylor, Robert D. Willardson, Jay B. Wimmer, Leona Winger, Gregory A. Wise, David Wood and Mark T. Woolley.


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Two important milestones were reached yesterday.
The Dow climbed over 13,000 – a new world record, noticed by all.
Meanwhile, ignored by almost all, the dollar (USD) sank to its lowest level ever against the euro (EUR).
Of the two, the latter we consider more interesting. For the decline of the dollar – against euros, gold, and financial assets generally – undermines Americans' wealth even as they see themselves living in the lap of prosperity. The decline of the dollar could also push forward the day on which the world's big holders of the greenback look at their piles and begin to worry that they have a trillion or two too many. At that point (which we have been attending for so long we often forget what we are waiting for) you should see some real excitement in the world's investment markets.
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"Loans that require little or no documentation of income soared USD$276 billion, or 46 percent, of all subprime mortgages last year, from USD$30 billion in 2001," says IHT. Now, these 'liars' loans' are defaulting at eight times the rate of regular, fully documented prime mortgages.
According to the paper, many of the buyers didn't even know they were lying about their income; the mortgage brokers lied on their behalf, inflating income figures in order to get the loans through the approval process.
"I saw account executives openly engage in conduct such as altering borrower's W-2 forms or pay stubs, photocopying borrower signatures and copying them onto other, unsigned documents and similar conduct," said a witness.
But the FBI is not on the case. The G-men aren't interested in 'fraud for housing.' They've got bigger fish to fry – people who lie to get multiple mortgages with no intention of paying them back, known as 'fraud for profit.'
And don't expect the local DA or politicians to go after the small fish either. There's nothing in it for them – no glory…no votes…no path to higher office.
Instead, they will move to 'protect' the hapless victims of mortgage fraud
– in many cases, the very same people who lied to get loans. Every era produces its own special variety of fraud; and every great, shining fraud is followed by paler imitators. Typically, borrowers get themselves into trouble; and then the politicians thunder about 'debt relief' or a 'moratorium' on foreclosures.
From Grant's Interest Rate Observer, we learn that in the midst of the Great Depression, many debt relief measures were passed. One of them was a clear interference with the right to contract, and was challenged in the U.S.
Supreme Court. The Supremes affirmed the state's power to meddle, saying it was justified by the economic emergency. But Justice George Sutherland, who was writing for the dissent (but who might have been writing for the Markets and Money), expressed the view shared by all economists who aren't idiots – both of them.
"The present exigency is nothing new. From the beginning of our existence as a nation, periods of depression, of industrial failure, of financial distress, of unpaid and unpayable indebtedness, have alternated with years of plenty. The vital lesson that expenditure beyond income begets poverty, that public or private extravagance, financed by the promises to pay, either must end in complete or partial repudiation, or the promises be fulfilled by self- denial and painful effort, though constantly taught by bitter experience, seems never to be learned: and the attempt by legislative devices to shift the misfortune of the debtor to the shoulders of the creditor without coming into conflict with the contract impairment clause has been persistent and oft-repeated."
But in the contest between the sanctity of contracts and debt relief, the forces are badly mismatched. For every creditor trying to get his money back, there must be thousands of debtors armed with voter registration cards, determined to stop him.
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During parenchymal brain metastasis formation tumor cells need to migrate through cerebral endothelial cells, which form the morphological basis of the blood-brain barrier (BBB). The mechanisms of extravasation of tumor cells are highly uncharacterized, but in some aspects recapitulate the diapedesis of leukocytes. Extravasation of leukocytes through the BBB is decreased by the activation of type 2 cannabinoid receptors (CB2); therefore, in the present study we sought to investigate the role of CB2 receptors in the interaction of melanoma cells with the brain endothelium. First, we identified the presence of CB1, CB2(A), GPR18 (transcriptional variant 1) and GPR55 receptors in brain endothelial cells, while melanoma cells expressed CB1, CB2(A), GPR18 (transcriptional variants 1 and 2), GPR55 and GPR119. We observed that activation of CB2 receptors with JWH-133 reduced the adhesion of melanoma cells to the layer of brain endothelial cells. JWH-133 decreased the transendothelial migration rate of melanoma cells as well. Our results suggest that changes induced in endothelial cells are critical in the mediation of the effect of CB2 agonists. Our data identify CB2 as a potential target in reducing the number of brain metastastes originating from melanoma.
The blood-brain barrier (BBB) forms a protective shield between the central nervous system (CNS) and the systemic circulation, thus contributing substantially to the maintenance of the homeostasis of the CNS. The BBB serves as a barrier not only to solutes but restricts the free movement of cellular elements between the two compartments as well [
The cannabinoid system is known mainly for its psychoactive effects; however, it has been previously shown that its activation may induce anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective processes as well [
Induction of cannabinoid-like effects by substances which do not activate CB1 or CB2 suggested the existence of other cannabinoid receptors as well. One such receptor is GPR18 which has been shown to bind
Recently, we have shown that activation of CB2 improves barriers properties of the endothelial layer by increasing the amount of tight junction proteins in the membrane fractions [
However, no information is available about the role of the cannabinoid system in the transmigration of metastatic cells through the BBB. Since normal melanocytes and malignant melanoma share signaling similarity with the brain [
Besides their well-known psychotropic effects, cannabinoids are able to regulate a wide range of physiological and pathological processes, including inflammation [
Our results demonstrate that hCMEC/D3 human brain endothelial cells and A2058 human melanoma cells express the CB2A transcriptional variant of the CB2 receptor but not the CB2B (
Initially, GPR18 has been detected in testis and spleen [
GPR55 is another cannabinoid-like receptor which can be activated by
Furthermore, we have detected the expression of GPR119 in A2058 cells which is in accordance with previous results demonstrating the presence of this receptor in melanoma cells [
The cannabinoid system plays an important role in different aspects of cancer formation [
We tested whether activation of the CB2 receptor with its agonist JWH-133 can affect the attachment of melanoma cells to brain endothelial cells. Treatment of human brain endothelial cells (hCMEC/D3) or human melanoma cells (A2058) with JWH-133 during the adhesion assay did not alter adhesion of melanoma cells to the endothelium (
CB2 receptors exert their effect through Gi/Goα subunits and are also coupled to the MAPK-ERK pathway [
Previously we have shown that activation of CB2 receptors reduces endothelial-immune cell interactions, especially under inflammatory conditions. Similarly to leukocytes and monocytes, we also found a reduction in the adhesion of A2058 melanoma cells to the cerebral endothelium. However, the reduction could be observed only when both endothelial cells and melanoma cells were pre-treated with the CB2 agonist. CB2 signaling is mainly mediated by Gi/Goα subunits, but the MAPK-ERK pathway can also be activated by CB2. Both signaling pathways are active in cerebral endothelial cells [
Our next set of experiments was designed to understand whether CB2 activation can interfere with the transendothelial migration of melanoma cells as well. Transendothelial migration of A2058 cells was tested on primary brain endothelial cells (RBECs) cultured on filter inserts with 8 μm pore size to allow migrating cells to reach the bottom of the filter. Pre-treatment of brain endothelial cells with JWH-133 reduced the migration rate of melanoma cells (
A more potent reduction in the number of transmigrated melanoma cells was observed when both cell types were pre-treated with the CB2 agonist, which was also applied during the transmigration (
The selective CB2 agonist JWH-133 solution (diluted in Tocrisolve) was purchased from Tocris. The selective CB2 inverse agonist SR-144528 (dissolved in ethanol) [
The human microvascular cerebral endothelial cell line (hCMEC/D3; D3 for brevity) was maintained in EBM-2 medium (Lonza, Basel, Switzerland) supplemented with EGM-2 growth factors (Lonza) and 5% FBS. The A2058 human amelanotic melanoma cell line (obtained from the European Collection of Cell Cultures) was cultured in MEM (Sigma) and 5% FBS (Sigma). Primary rat brain endothelial cells (RBECs) were isolated from 2 week old rats, as described previously [
Total RNA was isolated using TRIzol reagent (Life Technologies) following the manufacturer's recommendations. RNA was transcribed into cDNA using the SuperScript III reverse transcription kit (Life Technologies). The amplification was performed on a BioRad iQ5 instrument using Maxima SYBR Green Mix (Fermentas, Vlinius, Lithuania) under the following conditions: 40 cycles of 95 °C for 15 s, 56 °C for 30 s, 72 °C for 30 s. Primer pairs used for amplification are summarized in
D3 human brain endothelial cells were grown until confluency in 12-well plates. Both endothelial cells and melanoma cells were pre-treated with the mentioned drugs for 4 h. After pre-treatment, A2058 melanoma cells were fluorescently labeled using Oregon Green® 488 carboxylic acid diacetate succinimidyl ester (OG, Life Technologies) using the protocol supplied by the manufacturer. 105 melanoma cells/well were loaded onto the endothelial monolayer in serum-free medium and left for 90 min. After washing, cells were fixed using ethanol/acetic acid (95/5) at −20 °C for 5 min. Melanoma cells attached to endothelial cells were photographed and counted using the Image-Pro Plus software (Media Cybernetics, Rockville, MD, USA).
For transmigration experiments primary brain endothelial cells were used because of their superior barrier characteristics. RBECs were passed onto fibronectin/collagen-coated 8 μm pore size filter inserts (Millipore, Budapest, Hungary). After reaching confluence, endothelial cells were supplemented with 550 nM hydrocortisone, 250 μM CPT-cAMP (Sigma) and 17.5 μM Ro 20-1724 (Sigma) from the apical side and astrocyte-conditioned medium from the basolateral side for 24 h. 105 OG-labeled melanoma cells were plated into the upper chamber, onto the endothelial monolayer in serum-free medium and left for 5 h. The lower compartment was loaded with serum-free medium containing 100 μg/mL type I collagen. Cells were fixed with ethanol/acetic acid. Cells from the upper compartment were wiped off with a cotton swab. Transmigrated melanoma cells were counted using the Image-Pro Plus software.
Taken together, we have clarified the expression of classical and potential cannabinoid receptors on cerebral endothelial and melanoma cells and shown that activation of CB2 receptors reduces adhesion and transmigration of melanoma cells through the cerebral endothelium. This identifies CB2 as a potential target in reducing the number of brain metastases originating from melanoma.
This work was supported by grants from the Hungarian Research Fund (OTKA PD-100958, K-100807), the National Development Agency (Hungary-Romania Cross-Border Co-operation Programme 2007–2013: HURO/1101/173/2.2.1; and the TÁMOP-4.2.2.A-11/1/KONV-2012-0052 project). I.W. was supported by the János Bolyai Research Fellowship of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences (BO/00320/12/8). H.H. was supported by the POSDRU/159/1.5/S/133391 project. This research was realized in the frames of TÁMOP 4.2.4.A/2-11-1-2012-0001 "National Excellence Program-Elaborating and operating an inland student and researcher personal support system" (J.H. and C.F.).
The authors declare no conflict of interest.
J.H. and I.A.K. designed research; J.H., C.F., J.M., A.N.-T., H.H., and I.W. performed research; A.H. and Y.P. contributed unpublished reagents/analytic tools; J.H. and I.A.K. analyzed data; J.H., I.W., and I.A.K. wrote the paper.
Expression of cannabinoid and cannabinoid-like receptors in brain endothelial and melanoma cells. RT-PCR was performed to determine the expression of CB2A and CB2B (positive control: HL-60) transcriptional variants of human CB2 receptor in hCMEC/D3 brain endothelial and A2058 melanoma cells (
Effect of CB2 activation on the attachment of melanoma cells on the brain endothelium. Results are represented as % control (
Effect of CB2 activation on the transendothelial migration of melanoma cells. Results are represented as % control (
Primers used for RT-PCR.
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It descended from Primitive Quendian, the original language of all Quendi, or Elves, but split off Common Eldarin early, at some time during the Great Journey.
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David Hobbs to appear in Disney/Pixar's "Cars 2"
There will be a local twist to the new "Cars 2" movie that opens this summer as it feature Hobbscap, a Jaguar E-type car character based on David Hobbs, majority owner of David Hobbs Honda in Glendale. Hobbs is a former auto racer and F1 color commentator on Speed TV.
In the sequel that opens June 24, Lightning McQueen (Owen Wilson) and the tow truck Mater (Larry the Cable Guy) go overseas to compete in the first-ever World Grand Prix to determine the world's fastest car. Along with Brent Mustangberger and Darrell Cartrip, David Hobbs' character Hobbscap will provide color commentary for the World Grand Prix.
Via a news release, Hobbs said, "When I heard last June that Pixar Studios had been looking for me at the Canadian Gran Prix I was curious, to say the least. When they asked me to appear in the upcoming 'Cars 2' movie, I was stunned.
"For me it is such an honor to be asked to appear in a film with actors such as Michael Caine, Owen Wilson and Vanessa Redgrave, not to mention racing greats like Darrell Waltrip. The story, the animation and the film is going to be loved by all ages that see it and I am proud to be just a very small but fun part of it."
I saw the first "Cars" movie and really enjoyed it. Add this local flavor, a new story and similar comedy, and "Cars 2" should be equally entertaining.
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David is going to be great in the movie and the choice of a British racing green XKE is exactly as I would have envisioned his character. I think it's wonderful that Pixar is finally giving David the opportunity to redeem himself for Stroker Ace!
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MONDAY, APRIL 23: PH Club won the battle but Pembroke Jrs won the war.
Saturday night was the last week of bowling for Barritt's League with the league's top two teams facing off against each other.
Second place PH Club won the match 24 to 6, but Pembroke Jrs had long sewn up the league title. Jrs won the league by an incredible 90 games.
Ty Williams finished strong as he bowled a 228 on his way to a 626 series. Jermaine Desilva used his 225 game as the foundation for his 591 series. Kevin Swan (224 game) and Casey Burgess (601 series) also rolled well.
1. Pembroke Jrs 664-236 2. PH Club 574-311 3. Haascobe 544-353 4. Pin Raiders 504-396 5. Team Bouchee 495-400 6. Sparks 366-525 7. Young Bloods 289.5-604.5


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Over the Edge
Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime experience with an adrenaline rush like no other - all to help to support the Boy Scouts of the Occoneechee Council
Date: June 8th, 2013
Time: All Day
Location: Smoketree Tower, 3100 Smoketree Court, Raleigh NC 27604
Support Erica
Erica from Bob and the Showgram will be going Over The Edge!
You can donate to her fundraising efforts here.
Be sure to come out and cheer her on!
About the Event
Imagine being one of the few participants who earn the opportunity for a Once‐In‐A‐Lifetme experience of rappelling 150 feet from the Smoketree Tower building in the Highwoods Office Center.
The amazing views from the top and the exhilarating experience of going Over the Edge can only be matched by the important role you will play in helping raise funds for one of America's oldest youth organizations; Occoneechee Council, Boy Scouts of America.
How do I Participate?
1. Become an Edger (aka ‐ the one going Over the Edge) ‐ you can pay your way or get sponsorships. Sponsorships begin at only $1,000.
2. Sponsor an Edger— A website to collect pledges will be provided to assist you in achieving this experience. You can track your pledges with a personal message to your team!
To learn more or to sign up click here
Edger: No Fees - One individual will raise $1,000.
Toss Your Boss: No Fees - The Boss will raise $1,000 from all his co-workers, family and friend
To learn more or to sign up click here
Why should I Participate?
As an Edger, this unique event will take you to new heights, make lifelong memories and provide "some serious bragging rights".
As a sponsoring member (non‐Edger), your pledges will support local youth by delivering a quality Scouting program.
Is It Safe?
Over the Edge is staffed with highly trained and certified industrial ropes specialists. Each site has a comprehensive Site Inspection & Safety Plan completed. You may read more about the company at overtheedgeusa.com.
Do I Need Any Experience or Gear?
No! Each Edger is trained before their drop. The specialists at Over The Edge will provide all the gear.
NC Edgers will be registered, trained and sent to the roof based on their registration time.
Up to TWO Edgers will rappel at the time.
The average time to reach the landing zone is about 15 minutes.
Photos/Friends & Family
Photo opportunities are available at the top and bottom! A viewing area will provided for friends and family.


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Roman Polanski is thanking fans for messages of support that he has received. It is the first we've heard from the director since his September arrest. The comments come in an open letter to French friend and philosopher Bernard-Henri Levy.
The letter starts with:
"My dear Bernard-Henri Lévy, what you have said in the Swiss press is true -- I have been overwhelmed by the number of messages of support and sympathy I have received in Winterthur prison, and that I continue to receive here, in my chalet in Gstaad, where I am spending the holidays with my wife and my children."
Polanski, 76, says he has received messages from people around the world.
"I would like every one of them to know how heartening it is, when one is locked up in a cell, to hear this murmur of human voices and of solidarity in the morning mail. In the darkest moments, each of their notes has been a source of comfort and hope," he writes.
The director is finishing the edit of his latest movie, Ghost, from his chalet.
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Welcome to the Spring 2011 Edition of Connections!
Trails Economic Impact Study Underway
Initial survey yields valuable information on trails and the economy
Some compelling numbers have been revealed in the first set of results to come out of a recent economic impact study on trails, conducted as a joint effort by the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council, the DEP Office of Greenways & Trails and Orange County. The three Orange County trails included in the study (West Orange, Cady Way and Little Econ) supported over 500 jobs and an estimated economic impact of $42.6 million in 2010! This study is yielding valuable, hard data that documents and emphasizes the contribution trails make to the prosperity of communities.
The communities and partners who support trail development throughout the state recognize the value of trails with respect to quality of life and, increasingly, are appreciating their return on investment. Florida's growing trail system not only serves the transportation and health needs of residents, but also provides destinations for visitors from around the world and helps diversify the state's tourism economy. To view the details of the Orange County economic impact study and the "rest of the story," see FloridaGreenwaysAndTrails.com.
Cheers and Applause for the Ocala Mountain Bike Association
Partners in growing Florida's nature-based tourism
The Ocala Mountain Bike Association proudly presented the DEP Office of Greenways & Trails with a "check" representing the club's 3,862 hours of volunteer service in 2010, valued at $70,288. (l to r) Timothy Mulhall, President, Ocala Mountain Bike Association; Mickey Thomason, OGT's Central Region Manager; Rob Ern, Vice President, Ocala Mountain Bike Association.
Thanks to a time-honored partnership between DEP's Office of Greenways & Trails (OGT) and the Ocala Mountain Bike Association (OMBA), the Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway is home to an internationally recognized network of mountain bike trails that serve as a major point of attraction for the Greenway's nearly two million annual visitors and the venue for many of Florida's premier off-road biking competitions. Seeing the need over time to improve the safety, navigability and sustainability of the Greenway's natural setting for off-road biking, OGT engaged the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) in 2003-04 to work with OMBA, on re-designing the Santos mountain bike trails. Results were so successful that, in 2006, the Santos trail system received IMBA's "Epic Ride" designation of the 'best of the best' in mountain bike trails. IMBA has also recently identified the Santos trail network as the only site in the Southeast that it plans to promote as a "Ride Center"-a professionally designed, extensive trail network that offers the full range of mountain biking experiences, bringing major economic benefits to its host community as a tourist attraction and magnet for business development.
"We value our long-standing partnership with OMBA and its work to create and maintain such a popular, added attraction for the Cross Florida Greenway," said Mickey Thomason, OGT's Central Region Manager. "We cannot say enough about the accomplishments and dedication of a volunteer group that, so willingly, does so much to extend the state's natural and economic resources and boost Florida tourism."
OMBA members have contributed over 12,500 hours just since 2008, in managing nearly 70 miles of singletrack trails, two pump tracks, a dirt jump park, a freeride park and a bike safety patrol. The club also hosts the Annual Spring Break Fat Tire Festival-a sell-out weekend that attracts 350 visitors and is just one of the events that raises funds to help support trail maintenance and improvements.
For information on OMBA's programs and events, visit omba.org.
Nature Coast State Trail Extension
Surrounding communities look forward to greater connectivity
In December, 2010, the State of Florida and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP) Office of Greenways & Trails officially took ownership of a 9.33-mile corridor, known as the Trenton-Newberry Rail-Trail project, which will ultimately serve as an extension of the Nature Coast State Trail (NCST). "Extending the reach and connectivity of this scenic rail-trail, which already serves more than 140,000 annual visitors, will add to its attraction for nature-based tourism," said Jim Wood, Assistant Director of the Office of Greenways & Trails. "We appreciate the support of The Trust for Public Land in helping acquire a corridor that strengthens the role of the NCST in supporting the economy of this rural area."
The rail-trail project will begin at the Trenton Depot trailhead and terminate approximately three miles from the town of Newberry, traversing a portion of Gilchrist County to connect with existing sections of the NCST in Dixie and Levy Counties. DEP's Division of State Lands negotiated this purchase with The Trust for Public Land, which had entered into a purchase option agreement with CSX Transportation. "The Trust for Public Land helps create healthy and vibrant communities by working with the DEP Office of Greenways & Trails to turn former rail corridors into linear parks and trails," said Greg Chelius, Florida State Director for The Trust for Public Land. "This Trenton-Newberry rail-trail acquisition is a prime example of what can be accomplished through a significant partnership with CSX Railroad and a major step toward building healthy and sustainable communities throughout Florida." The acquisition was approved for purchase by the State in June, 2010, with Florida Forever funds allocated to DEP's Office of Greenways & Trails (OGT).
The Trenton-Newberry extension will be managed by OGT as part of the NCST. OGT staff has begun preliminary preparations for future development of the corridor, with the support of the Lancaster Correctional Institution in Trenton. Updates to the NCST management plan must be approved prior to development of infrastructure and paving of the extension. To seek public input on the management plan, OGT will host two public meetings on April 7, 2011 in Fanning Springs. For details on the meetings and to view a copy of the proposed draft management plan, see FloridaGreenwaysAndTrails.com. As part of the long term goals and objectives for the NCST, management will seek funding to develop and pave the extension to resemble the existing Trail.
Florida Circumnavigation Bicycle Trip
Once again, Al Melvin is a man on a mission!
Connections readers may recall the story from the Winter, 2011 issue of this newsletter about Al Melvin, the first known cyclist to make the entire roundtrip journey of the Florida portion of the East Coast Greenway. It seems this experience proved worthwhile for Al, since he has already begun to plan his next trip! This Fall, Al aims to circumnavigate the entire state of Florida with a bicycle trip of 2,000 miles in 50 days.
The purpose of this trip will be to raise funds to build a shelter for homeless veterans in the Florida Panhandle. Al is inviting local cycling clubs and trail experts to join him for any segment of his journey, which will start and finish at the War Memorial in Pensacola. He plans to ride across the Panhandle and work his way down the western side of the state, where he may access the Nature Coast State Trail, the Pinellas Trail, the Withlacoochee State Trail and the Suncoast Trail as he travels southward to the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail. From there, he will turn back north by way of the East Coast Greenway route to reach the Jacksonville-Baldwin Trail before traveling on through north Florida for his return to Pensacola.
If you would like to learn more about Al Melvin's mission and plans for his next trip, his blog makes for good reading.
Exploring the Cross Florida Greenway by Wagon
To enjoy the Cross Florida Greenway from a different perspective and learn something new along the way, check out the weekly wagon rides offered by A Hitch 'N Time, featuring pre-arranged educational programs for up to 16 passengers. The DEP Office of Greenways & Trails provides supporting educational materials and A Hitch 'N Time tour guides tailor the trip to the interests of the passengers with topics that may include pioneering, forestry, biology, botany, geology, birding, trail history, etc. The wagon leaves from the CR 475 trailhead and travels west across the Land Bridge to the 49th Avenue trailhead at Belleview, Florida, for a six-mile roundtrip. The journey takes approximately four hours, with a stop for a picnic lunch (though lunch is not included). The weekday ride is offered once each week, with prepaid reservations only and weather permitting. For more information on these educational adventures, visit AHitchNTime.com.
Equestrians ride the trails each year on behalf of a good cause.
For the past ten years, equestrians have come together for a friendly, annual trail ride on the Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway to show their support and raise funds for Hospice of Marion County. The tradition continued this year with 190 participants coming out for the event which took place on February 19, 2011.
Beginning at the Florida Horse Park, the ride route varies each year and is marked out by experienced rider Wayne Vaught, a longtime Cross Florida Greenway volunteer who received Florida's "Point of Light" volunteer award in 2008. Wayne marked this year's trail route to take the riders westward and across the Land Bridge before they returned to the Horse Park to enjoy a hearty lunch by Tommy's BBQ and live musical entertainment.
This year's event raised $23,750 for Hospice of Marion County. A grand total of $130,738 has been contributed to Hospice by the 1,713 riders who have participated in this event over time. Plan to join in the fun next year and take part in the 12th Annual "Horses for Hospice!" For more information on this charitable cause, visit hospiceofmarion.com.
Paddle Florida's "Dam to the Bay" Trip on the Ochlockonee River"
Paddle Florida successfully completed its 11th trip and its first on the Ochlockonee River in mid-March. Thirty paddlers enjoyed spring beauty and warm comaraderie for six days and 76 miles on the river from Highway 20 to Bald Point State Park. This beautiful photo was taken by Doug Alderson, Paddling Trails Coordinator for the DEP Office of Greenways & Trails, who assisted with the trip's logistics and educational programs. For information on future excursions planned, see PaddleFlorida.org.
Second Edition of Circumnavigational Trail Guide Now Available
The second edition guidebook for the 1,515-mile Florida Circumnavigational Saltwater Paddling Trail, commonly referred to as the CT, is now available for purchase. Six significant updates have been made since the first guide was published, mostly in regard to overnight stays along the Trail. The updates are referenced on the DEP Office of Greenways & Trails (OGT) website, FloridaGreenwaysAndTrails.com; see "What's New on the Trail."
The guide, created by OGT, alleviates the need to download and print 26 different segment guides and other information from the website. It includes the trail guide text and data book along with trip planning and safety information and recommended gear for a CT journey. Color maps must still be downloaded and printed from FloridaGreenwaysAndTrails.com.
All proceeds from the sale of the guide go directly to the non-profit Florida Paddling Trails Association (FPTA). The FPTA serves as a volunteer steward of the CT as well as other paddling trails statewide. Retail copies of the $16.95 guidebook can be purchased directly from the group's website, FloridaPaddlingTrails.com and on Amazon.com.
Increasing "Comfort Zones" for Trail Users
Durable, eco-friendly, portable restroom is ideal amenity for long distance
Several concrete, waterless comfort stations have recently been added to three of the state trails managed by the DEP Office of Greenways & Trails (OGT). Two units have been installed on the Blackwater Heritage State Trail in Milton and four stations were placed along the 16-mile Tallahassee-St. Marks Historic Railroad State Trail. In the near future, trail users who enjoy the General James A. Van Fleet State Trail, which runs through Sumter, Lake and Polk counties, will be very pleased to see two units installed along this 29-mile rail-trail.
The need for more restrooms along the trails is one of the most common requests received by OGT. This type of comfort station can be installed in remote areas to shorten distances between facilities. These vault style restrooms use both convection and solar powered, fan forced ventilation. They do not require water or electricity and are stocked with hand sanitizer. The cost for each unit is approximately 20% of the cost of a traditional public restroom, though some trail users will view it as truly priceless!
Biking the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail End-to-End
Through the eyes of two seasoned, enthusiastic cyclists
Two solo cyclists who traveled the full, 106 miles of the Florida Overseas Heritage Trail (FKOHT) this winter, have each documented their trips for an interesting mix of practical tips and memorable highlights. One chose to share his journey primarily through pictures; the other recounted his experience in writing. Together, the firsthand observations of these enthusiastic cyclists give future trail users and travelers a well-rounded view of the FKOHT.
John Quirk, of Stevens Point, Wisconsin, rode the entire FKOHT in only one day, leaving Key Largo at 6:45 a.m., arriving in Key West at 3:45 p.m. The photo journal he created during his express, "Tour de Conch" trip gives viewers a great perspective of the FKOHT from end to end--an especially interesting photo essay for those who have never seen this developing Trail and may want to someday travel it themselves. Along with clear views of the historic railroad bridges, signs and scenery along the way, John even captured photos of the areas where it's necessary to travel the road shoulders, pending the construction of more trail. Viewers who explore John's photo journal will enjoy his informative, funny captions and occasional, candid "self-portraits."
Mike Miller, came from Spokane, Washington to ride the FKOHT in the opposite direction from Key West to Key Largo and chose to travel it over two days, occasionally joining his wife in visiting tourist attractions. Mike shared practical information regarding the Keys climate, best clothing to wear and the need for hydrating breaks. Making a strong case for wearing bike helmets, Mike wrote: "When I got back home I found out that a friend was involved in a car/bicycle accident where the helmet saved his life. Life is too precious to not wear a helmet."
While stopping for cool-downs, Mike felt fortunate to spot a deer at the Key Deer Refuge and enjoyed a break at Bahia Honda State Park. Having missed the company of other cyclists on the long stretches, Mike was glad to meet and visit with another solo cyclist, a Bostonian who had begun his five-day journey at Ft. Myers. Another long break came at lunch when he and his wife found themselves charmed by a local restaurant. Mike went on to review his overall experience of the FKOHT "...as one of my best rides!"
Many thanks to both John Quirk and Mike Miller for sharing the highlights and insider tips from their journeys. For more information on the FKOHT, visit FloridaGreenwaysAndTrails.com and check out the March issue of Trail Talk for news and a calendar of upcoming events.
Calendar Highlights
April 7, 2011Public Meetings on Nature Coast State Trail Management Plan UpdateFanning Springs State ParkA proposed draft update to the Nature Coast State Trail Management Plan will be discussed in a general public meeting at 10 a.m. and an advisory group meeting at 1:30 p.m. Both meetings are open to the public. For more information or to view a copy of the draft management plan, see FloridaGreenwaysAndTrails.com.
April 9, 20114th Annual Fanning Springs Garden FestivalFanning Springs State ParkLearn the best techniques at workshops on irrigation, plant fertilization and pest management. See demonstrations on xeriscaping and enjoy guided walks showcasing native landscaping in the park. Native and ornamental plant sales will be offered as well as food, children's games and live music--plus drawings for free plants and prizes! For more information, visit FloridaStateParks.org.
April 14-17, 2011SportsAbility Tallahassee, FL Designed to promote active living as an enhancement to the lives of people with disabilities, this is the premier event sponsored by the Florida Disabled Outdoors Association (FDOA). SportsAbility provides first hand access to resources and demonstrations of activities designed to encourage participation regardless of age or ability level. For more information on the many indoor and outdoor activities featured over this weekend, see fdoa.org.
April 16, 20117th Annual Katie Ride for LifeAmelia Island, FL Join the hundreds of cyclists who come out each year to help raise awareness and funds for organ donation in cycling through beautiful Northeast Florida. With distances of 7, 18, 36, 62 or 100 miles to choose from, this is a fully supported event for riders of all levels. With a reputation for being breathtaking, this course is flat and scenic, taking riders along many islands and waterways. There is also a 5K or 10K walk for non-cycling members of the party. Visit katierideforlife.org for complete details. Online registration is preferred, however, onsite registration is available on the morning of the event. April 16, 2011Earth DayBahia Honda State Park, Florida KeysNow in its 16th year, this Earth Day celebration will feature puppet shows, a sand sculpture building contest, marine life touch tanks, children's activities, a cookout, live music and environmental exhibits and displays. Entrance to the park is free. For more information, visit FloridaStateParks.org.
April 30, 2011Paddlers Environmental Toolkit TrainingFlorida KeysSponsored by the Florida Paddling Trails Association (FPTA) and Paradise Paddlers, this class is designed to teach paddlers to "recognize environmental problems and learn how to solve the small ones and report the large ones." Half the day will be an off-water discussion of the concepts followed by a 3-hour paddle after lunch (bring your own kayak). Cost is $25 and includes a one-year membership in the FPTA as well as some take-home resources. Space is limited. For more information, contact Monica Woll at (305) 853-3571 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
May 6, 2011Withlacoochee Rails to Trails Volunteer Appreciation Picnic and Membership Meeting Inverness, FLA Membership Meeting and Volunteer Appreciation Picnic will be held at the Withlacoochee State Trail, Apopka Trailhead in Inverness. The meeting will include installation of incoming officers and an award presentation. A picnic lunch will be provided for all members and trail volunteers, who are welcome to bring a dish to share. (Members, please note that there will be no regularly scheduled membership meeting in May.) For more information, please call Linda Reiland at (352) 637-6191.
May 21, June 4, 2011Flagler Bike TourKey WestSee historic points of interest associated with railroad magnate Henry Flagler in a 6-7 mile bicycling tour hosted by the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail. Tour is limited to 15 cyclists and is free except for (optional) admission to attractions ($8). Registration is required by 5 p.m. on the Friday before the event. For registration and details, contact Cristina Lindley at (305) 360-2532 or email email@example.com.
June 5, 2011National Trails Day--Marathon Paddle-PedalFlorida KeysA "paddle" launching at 9 a.m. includes a three-hour exploration of the small hidden mangrove trails of Whiskey Creek. Bring plenty of water and snacks and your own kayak and PFD. The "pedal" begins at Crane Point Hammock at 1 p.m. for a 10-mile bike ride along the recently upgraded Marathon segment of the FKOHT. For more information, contact Monica Woll at (305) 853-3571 or email email@example.com.


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Peter Mundy
(fl. 1608-1667) was an English merchant from Cornwall and employee of the
English East India Company
(chartered in 1600 by Queen Elizabeth I). Clerk Mundy was in India (c.1628-1632), including visits to the city of
Agra where he had noted the early construction of a great mausoleum: the Taj Mahal.
Leaving England in April 1636, now as a factor (licensed trader) for Courteen's Association (chartered in 1635 by King Charles I), an early and short-lived rival to the East India Company, Mundy arrived on one of Capt. John Weddell's four ships to Macau fifteen months later and recorded in his diary the great wealth and glamour of that city and its Asian, European, and Eurasian inhabitants. (Wendell, d.1639, was an unhappy former employee of the East India Company.) This was the first contact between Britain and China. In late June 1637 they anchored among the islands south of Macau and a week later arrived in the city itself. There Mundy delivered a letter from King Charles II to the Captain-General and Senate of Macau. At the end of July they tried to force a passage up the Pearl River to Canton, but were met by cannon-bearing Chinese war junks which forced them to turn back. Returning to Macau, Mundy rented a house and carried out a "limited trade." He spoke some Portuguese -- lingua franca throughout the East, and Spanish. Mundy's account is the earliest known text to be written originally in English by a writer who actually set foot in/near China -- and was at the foreign enclave for six months. And it was written shortly after the peak of the city's height of prosperity (1585-1600). Like other writers of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, Mundy compared what is different and what is similar to European objects and habits, using the former as references to represent the newly found exotic objects and products. Mundy recorded the first English reference to "chaa" (tea) and to pronunciation difficulties faced by Chinese speakers of English. In Macau Mundy also saw both Japanese (who were not allowed to settle in China) and Portuguese refugees fleeing from the Christian persecution which was then at its height in Japan. However, Mundy's account was not published in its own era. The Hakluyt Society of London published The Travels of Peter Mundy, in Europe and Asia, Vol. III, Part I: Travels in England, Western India, Achin, Macao, and the Canton River, 1634-1637, edited by Sir Richard Carnac Temple, in 1919. (The entire diary was published in at least 5 volumes between 1905 and 1936). 1
Peter Mundy's Diary
(1637 / 1919):
"Some trees are to bee seene here and there in the
Citty and some smalle gardein plottes, butt in their houses Many galleries and tarasses
Furnished with Macetas, or Flower potts, made into sundry shapes, wherein were various
sorts of smalle trees, plantts, Flowers, etts. Among the rest a smalle tree (common here)
growing outt off a Meere rock or stone, which is putt into a panne or other vessell off
water, soe that the water cover the roote and some part of the stocke, and soe it waxeth
greater, having seene some off 3 or 4 foote high... In the said panne they allso putt
certaine smalle Fishes as bigge and as long as a Manns little Finger, their scales some
of Silver and some off gould coullour shining, boughtt and broughtt from Cantan, Fed with
bread, Rice, etts. There they continue a long tyme and breed, running in and outt through
holes and concavities of the said rocke, being Artificall."
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