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Masiela Lusha
Full Moon- A Siren's Song - Poem by Masiela Lusha
They blame you for the celebrated madness-
For the tearing open of beasts' throats,
Releasing demons into the twilight waves of lull.
Above the bruised Earth, above the trees,
You skirl a pulse into two lean measures
Of youth who are swearing
Their heart-pounding, wide-eyed love on to you.
But you deceive them for you change
And their soulful love slips off,
Unforgiving into the edge of night.
They learn never to love like that again.
You are but a siren, and under your song,
Beasts become lovers, and lovers become beasts.
Only under your song are raw howls set free,
Riding the wild darkness into sleep,
Leaving their stage for the night.
So sing your song, unforgiving siren,
Part the curtain clouds with your faithful entrance
And clear your voice.
Pour your song of milk onto this land of yours.
Comments about Full Moon- A Siren's Song by Masiela Lusha
Will Barber (7/15/2006 7:45:00 PM)
Astonishing - and astonishingly beautiful. A passionate, tumultuous work, beyond admiration or comment. It has its own life. (Report) Reply
William Jackson (7/11/2006 1:33:00 AM)
Wow! Fantastic poem. I love it. I especially love
'You are but a siren, and under your song,
Beasts become lovers, and lovers become beasts.
Only under your song are raw howls set free,
Riding the wild darkness into sleep,
Leaving their stage for the night.'
The entire poem is well crafted, fresh and new in its ideas. Superb. Thank you again for a splendid read. (Report) Reply
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We had hired Scott A. Miller regarding a small real estate business conflict. He was very eager to take the case. The service was very average at best. What upset us was the surprisingly heavy billing without warning after a small retainer. This case was settled, but the representation made no economic sense, and the money at stake was not taken into account when embarking on legal. Scott's view was - yes we can handle this, and we can also do more...pick your poision. We did not have a great deal of legal experience, and made it very clear that money was an issue. That went in one ear and out the other. This is a typical big firm, I guess. Scott did not offer strategy.. just a plumber doing his work. He comes across as a friendly San Diego guy, but he is just out to charge up his hours.
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Beatiful view of the city. Poor signposting. Almost impossible to find it without asking for help.
Friendly and helpful staff.
Owner extremely helpful and informative. Rooms cleaning inconsistant, and requires better supervision. Rooms are tired.Location and view is good. as above
Great view & location for the city & airport. Accomodation very clean & welcoming. No.
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The location of the hotel was the best. Swimming facilities were neglected, it did not appear very clean and most of all the whole area was very cold, no heating in the room, it felt like being almost outside, especially in August, it discouraged us from swimming despite the fact that it was the main reason of choosing the hotel.
The captivating and entertaining harbour views, the exceptionally thoughtful and friendly staff, as well as the delightful and comprehensively varied full buffet breakfast and efficient room service. The 2 day parking charge relating to a 1 night stay. However, this is a minor issue.
Location was a key to my stay, and i usually stay at a nearby hotel that was booked out so staying at the Grand Chancellor was a pleasant alternative
Convenient to conference
Only stayed one night but the service was great.
Spacious room, all the expected amenities.Room had a work desk which was a bit wasted on us as we were on holiday. Everything worked ok. The hotel is well located to the city centre and the sea front. Tv, although in good working order, looked a bit dated. Perhaps the hotel should invest in flat screen, wall mounted tv'S.
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The hotel was lovely. Nice and central to all the events going on over the weekend and the city centre for shopping. The pool was lovely and In can't wait to stay again! The complimentary newspaper at the door when I woke was a nice touch as well.
Very central and within walking distance from CBD Parking garage entry can be improved. Had no indication where to put my access card in. Would help to have a flashing light such as at ATM's
The location and the wonderful views of the Derwent River. Good and safe place to stay in Hobart for a solo traveller. Access to the Casino and late night opening of facilities. Staff welcoming and well trained.Cabs available at door. Some of the food outlets not up to a 5* standard. Overpricing of some hotel facilities. Facilities a bit dated. Tv needs to be updated. Rooms could be modernised a bit.
People, casino and the fact it was not in the middle of town. We had a great time in Tasmania, our first trip, and will definately be back. We found there was such an array of foods to select from, restaurants, that we did not go into the city once to eat. Thanks and we will be back
It was in a beautiful spot and close to the city. Great restaurants and service
Situation is ideal for touring Tasmania. Nothing specific
The hotel staff were very diligent in making sure your stay was a pleasing one. All the facilities were first class and everyone at the hotel were very friendly. The breakfast options were a little pricey. There was only one restaurant offering breakfast, or in room service, which was for the same price. I also wasn't impressed with the quality of food on offer at the restaurant for the price.
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Excellent staff waiting for us even though our flight was late
Spacious rooms, modern decor. None
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The personalised service by the manager The cost of parking. Difficult to recommend untill renovations completed
The Leisure Inn Hobart on Macquarie was well kept, clean, modern and central. The staff were friendly and helpful. The room was very clean, comfortable, and quiet. The facilities in the room were in perfect working order and of a high standard. Unexpectedly, there was even a fridge and a microwave in our room. It is just a small thing, but we were charged $2 to leave our luggage at the hotel for a few hours after we checked out in the morning.
Location, friendly staff and housekeeping were all good. Showers need updating and breakfast should be inluded as standard.
Close to such treats at the harbour and Salamanca Market The shower has no lip and splashes wet the entire bathroom floor.Interestingly the Launceston Leisure Inn has the same shower but there is a lip around the base.
It was in a very central position in the city walking distance to every thing; free car parking; very clean modern rooms; quick check in and out. Did not receive a tourist map of the city, need more information on the city of Hobart. Car park to small for the number of people staying, no air conditioner only fan and it took up valuable space in the room may be put in roof fans or wall fans as room lacked air so you really needed it on.
Ease of location The room was hot and stuffy even with the air con on, and didn't like the way the whole bathroom floor got wet when using the shower.
Clean, affordable, friendly staff It was hard to adjust the temperature in the shower, from too cold to too hot with no in between.
Loved Angie. She was so helpful. We were originally placed in a room near the elevator (which was under construction). She helped us move (and because we were in a hurry and needed to leave the property quickly, she even moved our belongings and luggage for us). we came back to a new room with all our things nicely laid out and very nice gift with a note to apologize for the original inconvenience. Very kind and professional. We called the desk at 2:30 am more than 5 times and no answer. Night staff could use some help staying more alert.
Can't go wrong with the location. Right near the Salamanca Market, the MONA ferry, restaurants, bars, even the MOFO Festival (which I wasn't in town to attend)... The room I stayed in (Room 1) was DIRECTLY over the bar and overlooked the sidewalk where bar patrons hung out all night. I am NOT a light sleeper, but this was a tough couple of nights even for me. The bar sing-a-longs were frequent and boisterous and the live music was quite loud. The room itself was barely a step up from a hostel--not that I've ever stayed in one, but everything (furniture, bed coverings, carpets, etc.) was shabby and seemingly second-hand. I didn't do much researcher for alternatives in Hobart because the Customs House seemed so
The atmosphere, location in relation to convenience to city and Salamanca, restaurants etc. I have booked many company guests because of that over the years. For booking on line this time, it cost me and my guest an extra $65.00 each per night as opposed to calling direct. This will not happen again. Having stayed over 100 times in the past 30 years it was disapppointing that the receptionist would not to take that into account.
Loved our spacious room and especially the view. we rested often in hotel room, tea coffee and biscuits poor. We had to ask for gowns they we not in the room but were happily given them on asking
Location perfect.Accomodation very comfortable.Noise factor excellent.Room spacious enough and cleaned beautifully.Definately will go back
Convenient Location: proximity to city, selection of excellent restaurants, shops and tourist attractions. The hotel's own excellent restaurant, Alexander's, and the beautiful view of the harbour. No. Except for the hideous ugly old floor tiles in the bathroom. The bathroom, however, was spotlessly clean and well maintained, just old and outdated.
Very comfortable and quiet. we booked the Mountain room but only for availability as we hadn't stayed before. We ended up in a garden view room which was delightful. At this time of year, (Spring) we would request it again. We didn't dislike the restaurant, but preferred to visit a variety of other places to dine.


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PLANS to spend up to £2million of public funds on the next phase of Dorchester's Charles Street scheme have been backed following a stormy meeting at West Dorset District Council.
Protesters gathered outside the full meeting of the council yesterday afternoon and the heated atmosphere continued inside as proceedings were interrupted by several outbursts from members of the public.
The council chamber was so packed with those concerned about the scheme that a feed had to be relayed to a separate room to accommodate the crowd.
Councillors were considering the latest proposals put forward by developers Simons to amend phase two of the Charles Street scheme as they claimed it was currently unviable.
The amendments included the council funding up to £2million of preparatory works including relocating the Dorchester Community Church.
Other changes include replacing the hotel in the original plans for the scheme with 24 apartments and scrapping the lower deck of basement car Parking with additional spaces provided through a single deck at the Fairfield Market car park instead.
Members were warned that if the council did not support the plans, key investors could walk away from the scheme which would endanger the future of the development.
Council leader Robert Gould said: "We have reached a crucial point in this long standing priority of the council.
"We have before us a very stark and clear choice, it's about building confidence in the scheme and you can't have half measures of confidence.
"We have never been so close to success in the regeneration of Dorchester town centre.
"We are within striking distance of achieving a massive investment to the local economy."
Members voted down a number of proposed amendments from Liberal Democrat councillors to delay a decision for scrutiny and consultation on the plans. Councillor Robin Legg said he had concerns that if the council supports Simons on this occasion there is no guarantee that the developer will not come back for more funding in the future if the scheme is still not viable.
He said: "I think there is a very great danger of this authority effectively writing a blank cheque to Simons."
Independent councillor Alistair Chisholm also warned that the council itself admitted that even after it had funded the £2million of preparatory works there was no guarantee the development would go ahead.
He said: "This huge sum of West Dorset District Council taxpayers' money will still not guarantee that a single brick is built."
After more than two hours of debate, a vote was taken and the council's Conservative majority helped ensure the recommendations were passed.
Market Traders Voice Concerns On Parking Plans
TRADERS at Dorchester's market have expressed concerns about the major impact putting a single deck car park at the Fairfield site to compensate for removing some of the underground parking at Charles Street.
Robert Long, of Long's fruit and veg, said: "It will kill the market if they put another storey on Fairfield. The whole time they are building it, it will put people off coming, and once the customers have gone, they won't come back."
Mandy Mooney, of Basket and Blooms, said: "That would be it for us. Our pitches are on Fairfield car park, so where are we supposed to go? The council hasn't even told us about this idea. It would close us."
David Holdway, of Dorset Down Mushrooms, said: "They really have got to do something, so if there was an extra storey, but there was still enough room to hold the market, it could be a positive thing."


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The Granada Hills boys volleyball team made quick work of top-seeded Palisades in the City Section Div. I championship match Saturday at Roybal Learning Center.
The Highlanders, who won their sixth upper-division title and eighth overall, had an easy time in a 25-20, 25-19, 25-20 sweep.
"I don't think we expected to come in here and get a sweep," Granada Hills coach Tom Harp said. "We played very consistent volleyball. It turned out to be easier than we thought it would be."
Not only did Granada Hills win its second championship in the past three years, the Highlanders avenged last year's championship match defeat against the Dolphins and a regular-season nonleague loss Feb. 27.
"This is perfect," Granada Hills outside hitter Billy De La Espriella said.
"It's just as how we imagined it. The bar was set high for us. We kept moving up and getting better."
De La Espriella had 10 kills, 10 digs, five blocks and an ace to lead Granada Hills, which played its first opponent outside the West Valley League in the playoffs.
John Bedikian had four kills, 15 assists, four digs and three blocks. Brandon Son had eight digs, eight blocks and three kills. Andrew Simkins had seven kills and two blocks, and Brandon Cu had 16 assists for the Highlanders (15-2).
Palisades (27-8-1), which beat Granada Hills in four games to open the season, couldn't keep up with an improved Highlanders team.
Grant Pugatch had 11 kills, Max Reinhardt had five kills, Colton Chambers had four kills and Shane Stoklos had two blocks to lead the Dolphins.
"It was a great team effort. Everybody did their job," Harp said. "Our blocking was fantastic. We served well enough to not make other mistakes."
Granada Hills won its fifth championship since 2006.
"We have good athletes, we teach them the game and I have a great assistant coach in Donald Puathasnanon," Harp said.
"The expectation is high. Every year is another challenge."
Granada Hills advances to the Southern California regional tournament Tuesday and will likely host as a section champion.
"Bring on Loyola," Harp said.


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Maybe you're tired of paying the cable company and want to get your movies and other entertainment from the Web. Naturally you'll want to watch those shows on your TV with the aid of an Apple TV, Roku box or similar device. More and more people are doing that, and if you want to join the crowd, you've got to be sure your home Internet network is up to the challenge.
Connected TVs are an utter drag without a fast network. Squeezing the most out performance out of your network is called optimizing, and it isn't very hard, and it doesn't have to be all that expensive.
But first, let me warn you about one thing: Your wireless network simply can't run any faster than your Internet connection. If you have reason to think your network isn't running as fast as it used to (or as fast as it should, given your hardware) go to Speedtest.net and check your download and upload speeds and compare them to what your provider says you're getting. Obviously you want to check the speed on a wired connection first to rule out (or identify) your ISP as the culprit.
Here are five ways to make your home network so good you'll be able to say farewell to your cable company.
Move the router
Let's start with the very simplest technique to optimize your wireless network. I know this sounds simpleminded, but trust me: Think about moving your router to a more central location, or to a room that doesn't have thick walls or a lot of other equipment that might cause interference. The router broadcasts a signal that spreads in a sphere, so if it's centered on the back of the house, or in the basement, the signal might not make it to all the rooms where you'd like to connect a device to the Internet.
Your cordless phone
Cordless phones can cause interference since some of them broadcast on the same channel that your router does. If you think it's an issue for you, try changing channels on the phone and see if that cleans up your connection.
Buy and install an extender
Let's say your biggest issue is extending the range of your network, and moving the router is simply not practical. One way to go is to buy a range extender. There are a number on the market for under $100. However, you'll pay a performance penalty since extenders degrade the strength of the signal. That might not matter if you're just surfing the Web, but if you're a serious online gamer, they're not. Nor are they a good way to hook up the new generation of televisions and boxes that stream movies and video into your TV.
Consider Powerline
If you want to stream video over your home network, here's a better alternative to wireless: Take advantage of the wiring in your home. You do that by buying a product that complies with standards set by the Homeplug Powerline Alliance. There are more than 120 companies that sell Powerline gear, but in general, they all work about the same way.
Rather than broadcast a Wi-Fi signal, Powerline products move the signal over existing wiring in your home or office. Generally, what you'll do is connect one Powerline adapter to your broadband modem or router, and then connect it to a wall socket (not a surge protector or power strip). Plug a second adapter into a socket in the room where the device you want to connect to the Internet is located, and connect the device to the adapter with an Ethernet cable. That's it. You're done. And you've probably spent about $125 for the networking gear. Be sure that any adapter kit you buy comes with at least two adapters, the minimum for creating a network.
Older wiring can be a concern. Some homes have older wiring that simply won't support Powerline networking because it isn't "clean" enough. That is, there's interference on the line. Protect yourself by being sure you can return the networking kit if it doesn't work in your home.
Just because you're using Powerline technology in one room, doesn't mean you can't use Wi-Fi in another. Combining the two technologies could give you a fast network over a large area without too much hassle.
Change your network hardware
If you want to speed up your existing Wi-Fi network and you've tried moving the router around without much improvement it might be time to upgrade your networking hardware. The slowest part of your network will set the pace for the rest of it.
Wi-Fi standards have changed and speed up over the years. The really old ones, like 802.11a and 802.11b are hopeless antiquated. The latest standard, 802.11n is where where you want to be.
If your laptop is fairly new, it most likely has 802.11n built in. If that's the case, check your router and extenders if you're using them. It's cheaper and easier to upgrade a router (in this case, upgrade really means replace) than to upgrade the networking hardware inside your laptop.
I've installed many routers over the years, and I've had to make many calls to company help centers. Some routers, like Cisco's Valet home router, are surprisingly easy to set up. Though they may lack some advanced features, they are just fine for most home networks.
[San Francisco journalist Bill Snyder writes frequently about business and technology. He welcomes your comments and suggestions. Follow Bill Snyder on Twitter @BSnyderSF.]
This story, "Five simple ways to speed up your home network" was originally published by CIO.


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While the last week of classes might have some panicking about end of semester projects, grades and move-out dates, it's giving some the chance to revel in their hard work and enjoy the idea of what's to come. With the stress that the end of the spring semester brings, it also brings happiness and relief that graduation is right around the corner. In a sea of students decked out in their comfiest study duds, this Fashionisto shined in his graduation picture best.
One of the greatest parts about graduating is being able to take your pictures. Not everyone is going to get the chance to see your diploma, so these glamour shots are a chance to show the world that you made it out alive. However, when you realize that your entire family, closest friends and your entire family's closest friends are going to see them, choosing the perfect outfit can be overwhelming. The best thing to do is to keep it clean-cut, and plan accordingly for the weather if you're taking this shoot outdoors!
This Fashionisto chose to wear clean-cut essentials in color tones that mimicked his beaming school pride. Any ECU student knows that you can't go wrong with different shades of purple and gold! Choosing a color base that coordinates with your school's colors is a great start. From there, try a button-down and a pair of nicely ironed shorts—your mom will be thrilled to find out that you graduated with ironing skills.
Next, add a pair of shoes that reflect your personality. This Fashionisto switched out your average dress shoes for a pair of lived-in Toms. This gives your clean-cut look a modern feel, and I see no better way to keep that going than with a brightly colored bow tie.
All that's left now is to figure out the perfect smile for the camera, which I assume will be easy when you realize that you will never have classes on Monday again.
Hint: For those who aren't graduating just yet, that doesn't mean that you can't test out this style. Dressing to impress will show your teachers that you mean business, and make you feel like a million bucks (pirate bucks for my ECU readers).


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From: Beth Lazor-Smith <>
Subject: Re: PACAMBRI-D Digest V05 #472
Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2005 17:42:07 -0800 (PST)
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> PACAMBRI-D DigestVolume 05 : Issue 472
> Today's Topics:
> #1 Re: [PaCambri] Miss Annie Thomas, []
> #2 Anthony "Tony" Entler, m Sara Gira []
> #3 Edward Abel, m Evangeline O'Neill, []
> #4 Demetrius G. Myers, m Mary M. Basa []
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> ______________________________> Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2005 16:35:52 -0500
> From:
> To:
> Subject: Re: [PaCambri] Miss Annie Thomas, d James J. and Matilda
> (Glasser) Thomas
> James J. Thomas was the son of John and Mary A. Campbell Thomas, and
> was born in Kaylor Station.
> The father of John was Michael Thomas, from Ireland, who emigrated.
> In 1820 he came to Cambria County--now mention of whether it was his
> first residence in the US. Michael died in 1835 and was married to Miss
> Mulhern, also Irish, had 4 sons and 4 daughters.
> John was the second child, a son born in County Donegal in 1792, and
> emigrated with his parents in 1820. He died on his farm at Kaylor
> Station in Sept 1887, only five days from being 100. [That is what the
> article in Storey says, but dates do not compute.] Educated in Ireland,
> taught school in Indiana and Cambria County, quit in 1864. Postmaster
> in Munster under Van Buren. Wife, Mary A. Campbell, died at age 57 in
> 1870. Her father was Patrick Campbell, native of the north of Ireland,
> who emigrated in 1807 to Cambria County. They had three sons and eight
> daughters, not listed.
> I am missing the second page of the article and need to look it up,
> which is why I did not just copy it.
> Hope this helps.
> Marilyn
> -----Original Message-----
> From: JTh8054040
> To: Marilynkwash;
> Sent: Mon, 21 Nov 2005 4:15:41 PM Eastern Standard Time
> Subject: Re: [PaCambri] Miss Annie Thomas, d James J. and Matilda
> (Glasser) Thomas
> Do you know which Thomas family James J. Thomas belongs with?
> Jim Thomas
> ______________________________> Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2005 08:56:36 -0500
> From:
> To:
> Subject: Anthony "Tony" Entler, m Sara Girard [s John + Mary (Glasser)
> Endler]
> Barnesboro Star, Thursday, June 11, 1942
> Last rites were conducted at St. Patrick's Church [Spangler] today
> for Anthony Entler, 69, well known Spangler resident who died Sunday at
> Miner's Hospital [Spangler.] Burial was at St. Boniface Cemetery, St.
> Boniface.
> He was the superintendent of the Northern Cambria Water Company for
> 31 years.
> Mr. Entler was the son of John and Mary (Glasser) Endler. He was
> born in St. Boniface November 16, 1872. He married Sara Girard, who
> survives with the following children:
> Mrs Clair Gerstley, Croyden;
> Mrs. Bertha O'Rourke, Johnstown;
> Mrs. Viola Foxall, Barnesboro;
> Mrs. Eleanor Lutz, Easton;
> Mrs. Frances Patsch, Philadelphia;
> Leonard, Spangler;
> Mrs. Marcella Leon, Spangler;
> Norman, Detroit; and
> Delarose, at home.
> There are twenty-two grandchildren.
> He was the brother of:
> John Endler, Barnesboro;
> Charles, Detroit;
> Mrs. Katherine Vallery, Detroit;
> Mrs. Rose Semelesberger, St. Boniface; and
> Mrs. Theresa Cassidy, Johnstown.
> Note: For whatever reason, he spelled his name "Entler," not Endler, as
> did the rest of the family.
> Mary Glasser, his mother, was born in Leimen, Rhein Pfalz,
> Germany, as was his father. Mary was the daughter of George "The
> Tailor" Glasser, and his first wife.
> ______________________________> Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2005 09:20:31 -0500
> From:
> To:
> Subject: Edward Abel, m Evangeline O'Neill, [s Henry Abel + Margaret
> Glasser]
> Ashville Centennial Book, ? Date ab. 1989
> Edward W. Abel (1879 - 1935) and Evangeline C. O'Neill (1887 -
> 1956) were married in 1915 [in St. Mary's, PA] and settled in Ashville
> where he was a Funeral Director.
> They were the parents of four children: Edward W. Jr., Betty,
> Robert J. and Mary Louise.
> Edward built the present Gibbons Funeral Home. He had formerly
> occupied the lower section of the present Chirdon home as the site of
> his funeral business.
> They moved to Washington, PA, in 1927, where he was engaged in
> the funeral business till his death. That business was then carried on
> by Mrs. Able and her sons, Edward Jr., and Robert, till 1986 when they
> retired.
> Both Edward Jr. and Betty attended St. Thomas School [in
> Ashville] before they moved to Washington, PA.
> Edward is now City Treasurer of Washington, PA.
> Betty is a teacher in Washington High School. She is married to
> Frank Krol and they have one daughter, Mary Louise.
> Robert retired as a funeral director in 1986. He is married to
> Mary K. Gruss and they are the parents of four children: Mary Ann
> Ferguson, Robert J. Faldowski, Edward W. Abel,III, and John R. Abel.
> Louise is a retired State and county employee.
> Note: Ed Abel was the son of Henry Abel and Margaret Glasser, his
> second wife. The Henry Abel Farm in Elder Township adjoined our farm
> where I grew up. Henry Abel raised fine quality horses. According to a
> writeup in one of the biographical books, he was in the Prussian
> Calvary. He was a fine horseman, according to my grandfather. The farm
> area was stripped in the 1950s and is now overgrown.
> Ed and my grandfather, Victor R. Kline, were the same age and
> were always good friends, and the Abel family continued to visit our
> farm for many years. As far as I know, all the family are still living.
> My aunt was just telling me that Ed Jr. had been to visit her.
> On of Ed Sr.'s last funerals in this area, before he moved, was
> that of my g-grandfather, Louis Kline, in 1927.
> Ed and Evangeline are buried in St. Boniface Cemetery.
> ______________________________> Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2005 09:38:27 -0500
> From:
> To:
> Subject: Demetrius G. Myers, m Mary M. Basal [s George J. + Mary Meyers]
> Reprinted from an obituary that was printed in the Ashville Centennial
> Book, ? 1989.
> D.G. Myers of Ashville died in Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh on
> Sunday morning, April 7, 1901. Death was due to an infection of the
> liver.
> Demetrius Gallitzin Myers was born in Gallitzin Township, Cambria
> County on July 5, 1858, a son of George J. and Mary Myers. When a young
> man, he learned the blacksmith trade and was an apprentice to James A.
> Littlefield of Chest Springs. He followed his trade for several years
> at what was then Ashland [Furnace], but where Ashville now stands, and
> later in Loretto.
> In 1881, he and his brother, James, bought the livery stable in
> Loretto from J. A. Schwab and conducted it for three years. They then
> went to Ebensburg and became managers of the Mountain House. They
> conducted this hostelry for two years until they dissolved partnership
> and Demetrius moved to Ashville and embarked on the hotel business where
> he remained until his death.
> D.G. Myers was a respected and influential citizen and held several
> minor offices, all of which he filled with singular ability. In
> politics he was an ardent Republican and took an active part in party
> affairs being in attendance at many county, state and national
> conventions.
> On May 1, 1877, D.G. Myers and Mary M. Basal, daughter of Mr. and
> Mrs. Andrew Basal, were united in marriage at St. Augustine Catholic
> Church.
> Mr. Myers is survived by his sorrowing wife and the following
> children:
> George A. of Washington, DC,
> Catherine M.,
> Cora M.,
> Gertrude T.,
> Mary M.,
> Edith C., and
> Josephine II, all at home.
> His surviving brothers and sisters are:
> John A., of Patton,
> James F., of Altoona,
> Thomas H., and
> Joseph P. of Gallitzin Township; and
> Mrs. T. J. Stevens, of Gallitzin.]
> He is also survived by his aged parents.
> Note: This Myers family is the family of France Meyers, wife of Andrew
> Strittmatter, according to Leora Raebuck. I do not know the descent,
> however. Can anyone help me?
> Did the daughters ever marry? Who are the spouses of the
> children and siblings?
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The Test Sample
What is being tested?
Urine is the fluid that contains water and wastes and that is produced by the kidneys. It travels from the kidneys, through tubes called ureters to the bladder, and then is eliminated from the body through the urethra. The urine culture is a test that detects and identifies bacteria and yeast in the urine, which may be causing a urinary tract infection (UTI).
For a urine culture, a small sample of urine is placed on one or more agar plates (a thin layer of a nutrient media) and incubated at body temperature. Any bacteria or yeast that are present in the urine sample grow over the next 24 to 48 hours as small circular colonies. The size, shape, and color of these colonies help to identify which bacteria are present, and the number of colonies indicates the quantity of bacteria originally present in the urine sample. A laboratorian observes the colonies on the agar plate, counting the total number and determining how many types have grown. Ideally, if a good clean catch sample was collected for the test (see below), then the only bacteria present should be due to an infection. Typically, this will be a single type of bacteria that will be present in relatively large numbers. Sometimes, more than one type of bacteria will be present. This may be due to an infection that involves more than one pathogen; however, it is more likely to be due to contamination from the skin picked up during the urine collection.
The laboratorian will take a colony from each type and perform a gram stain. The laboratorian examines the microorganisms under the microscope. Different types of bacteria will exhibit characteristic colors and shapes. For instance, the bacterium Escherichia coli, which causes the majority of urinary tract infections, will appear as pink (gram-negative) rods under the microscope. Lactobacillus, which is a common vaginal contaminant in women's urine samples, will appear as thin purple (gram-positive) rods. Some of the bacteria, such as Lactobacillus, are easy for an experienced laboratorian to identify, are nonpathogenic, and do not require any further investigation. Others, such as gram-negative rods, represent groups of similar bacteria and will require additional testing to determine exactly which type of bacteria is present.
If there is no or little growth on the agar after 24 to 48 hours of incubation, the urine culture is considered negative for pathogens and the culture is complete. If there are one or more pathogens present, further testing is performed. Testing is done to identify which bacteria are present and susceptibility testing is done to identify antibiotics that are likely to cure the infection.
How is the sample collected for testing?
Because of the potential to contaminate urine with bacteria and cells from the surrounding skin during collection (particularly in women), it is important to first clean the genital area. Women should spread the labia of the vagina and clean from front to back; men should wipe the tip of the penis. Start to urinate, let some urine fall into the toilet, then collect one to two ounces of urine in the sterile container provided, then void the rest into the toilet. This type of collection is called a mid-stream clean catch urine.
For catheterized specimens, a urine sample is taken by inserting a thin flexible tube or catheter through the urethra into the bladder. This is performed by a trained healthcare practitioner. The urine is collected in a sterile container at the other end of the tube.
NOTE: If undergoing medical tests makes you or someone you care for anxious, embarrassed, or even difficult to manage, you might consider reading one or more of the following articles: Coping with Test Pain, Discomfort, and Anxiety, Tips on Blood Testing, Tips to Help Children through Their Medical Tests, and Tips to Help the Elderly through Their Medical Tests.
Another article, Follow That Sample, provides a glimpse at the collection and processing of a blood sample and throat culture.
Is any test preparation needed to ensure the quality of the sample?
Generally none; however, you may be instructed not to urinate for at least an hour before the test and/or to drink a glass of water 15-20 minutes before sample collection. This will help to ensure that you can produce enough urine for the sample. Follow the instructions provided for collecting a clean catch urine sample.


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From: PETEELLISON To: HYPERTE
As far as Game Point is concerned… this Christmas will mark the beginning
of a series of full 512K based products. Our first release is a new epic
space arcade game called Millenium. The project has been over a year in the
making. Every conceiveable detail has been added to the game, including
particle matter (dust) which falls off your ship as you begin hyper driving.
Millenium includes a full audio on board computer system which will keep
you abreast to your status and allow you to communicate with the friends and
foes that await for you on your quest of interstellar space trading.
Watch for this and other CoCo 3 products comming this Christmas.
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Thunder Bay, On ---- April 6, 2013 ---- Summer is a busy time of year with fishing trips, barbecues and family vacations. In between all the regular activities, take some time to visit your community neighbours along the top of Lake Superior. Community volunteers work hard planning a variety of special events throughout the spring and summer. Whether it is watching birds at the Dorion Bird Festival, dancing at one of the many powwows or the festivities of another special event, there is bound to be fun for all ages. Community websites are a great place to start planning your visit.
"COOL" and "VIRTUAL" are the best words to describe two new attractions coming this summer to the coastline of the Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area. Take a drive on scenic Highway 17 and experience the magnificent views of Lake Superior, as well as many community events.
This summer there are two exciting new attractions you will not want to miss. The new Red Rock marina facility is preparing to open with a world class ice age exhibit. This will be an incredible experience for the whole family right here in Northwestern Ontario. You will definitely want to check out the woolly mammoth.
A unique, fun and interactive exhibit is also coming to Terrace Bay's landmark lighthouse located along Simcoe Plaza and Highway 17. Visitors get an opportunity to enjoy a virtual experience, as if you were in the actual lighthouse located on the Slate Islands.
It is exciting to see communities along Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area prepare to diversify their local economies with attractions to retain visitors, increase community appeal to future residents, and attract new business ventures.
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Please have a safe enjoyable summer and when you see the Lake Superior NMCA staff at the various community events say "hello." We are glad to be part of our region's new growth.
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There's a video clip of Nestle's CEO, Peter Brabeck-Letmanthe, saying that calling water a public right is an extreme view. Nestle provides Pure Life water and bills itself as a leading nutrition, health and wellness company.
But Nestle still promotes infant formula over breast milk in poor countries where instructions may not be in the local language, fuel to sterilize the water is expensive, and the milk powder is skimped because the formula is expensive. I haven't bought a Nestle product in 30 years.
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The Nine Network is about to revive one of its most popular quiz shows. Brian Courtis reports.
There are going to be some tense hands-on-the-buzzer-moments for a bunch of very senior Australian television network executives next week. They know that if they can answer correctly a simple question in the time allowed, the big-money prizes still await.
That question is whether Temptation: The New Sale of the Century, a remake of Australia's most successful quiz show, can dominate the 7pm time-slot for Nine as its predecessor did for 21 years.
Nine's hope is that its glittery new version of Australia's longest-running quiz program will draw the customers away from Channel Ten's Big Brother and Channel Seven's Home and Away, easing some of the ratings stress brought by Seven with those top-rating drama imports Desperate Housewives and Lost.
The answer the programmers want to hear as audience figures are tallied is that with Ed Phillips and Livinia Nixon as hosts, plus the latest in 21st-century technology and special effects, a dazzling new set, and some pacy twists to a format that once seemed inviolable, a new generation of viewers is tuning in.
A big follow-up question for Nine, of course, is whether the arrival of Temptation (Nine plans to drop the suffix once the audience has adapted to the new title) will affect the audience for its other quiz show, Eddie McGuire's Who Wants To Be a Millionaire.
Sale of the Century, which followed producer Reg Grundy's 1970 series Great Temptation, was launched in July 1980 with Tony Barber and Victoria Nichols as hosts.
Glenn Ridge took over as presenter in 1991. After being briefly renamed Sale of the New Century, it was "rested" in November 2001, having by then given away $60,692,993 worth of cash and prizes.
Sale, sorry, Temptation, relies upon a familiar concept. You start with a few dollars, answer some questions correctly, play the game, earn lots more money, and then, if you're lucky, spend your winnings on bargain-priced luxury goods.
Hands on the buzzers, now, for some Temptation questions and oodles of make-believe dollars.
Who was it, then, that first suggested quizmeister Tony Barber as a host for the quiz show Temptation?
The answer is that it was the late Bruce Gyngell, the first face on Australian TV and father of the now former Nine executive David Gyngell.
Barber was attracting attention 35 years or so ago as the "Cambridge Whistler" in television cigarette commercials. Bruce Gyngell liked what he saw and suggested him as a host to Grundy. From Great Temptation, Barber went on to Family Feud and, in time, Sale of the Century.
Ed Phillips and Livinia Nixon - the new hosts of Temptation.
Next question. Test that buzzer now, please. Where is Pete Smith when you need him? No, that's not the question. Hands on the buzzer, please.
What did Delvene Delaney, Alyce Platt, Jo Bailey, Nicky Buckley and Karina Brown all have in common with Victoria Nicols?
They all smiled their way through intellectually unrewarding roles as co-hosts of Sale of the Century while, yes, helping to give away some 350 cars, $16,343,619 in cash and $44,349,374 in prizes on behalf of the Nine Network.
And their reward? Well, lots of starry dress-ups and an invite to put on a pretty frock at the Logies.
One more before the break.
Why was episode 376 of Sale of the Century remembered in quizzical circles with such great affection?
What do you mean you weren't born back then? And, sorry, this isn't another trick question. Right! For five more on your total, episode 376 was the one in which a contestant answered only one question correctly all night and still came out the winner. You don't agree that was memorable?
Hmhh! If you don't want the Who Wants To Be a TV Programmer barbecue set from the Temptation Gift Shop, let's turn to the Fame Game. Also something retained from Sale of the Century, it's the "Who am I?" section.
Known as The Deal Maker, I started my career as a floor polish salesman. In TV I wiped away the opposition selling advertising spots and rose to fame with the Packers in Sydney. After running the place through the glory years from 1975 to 1990, I rode off on my Harley and added to my good fortune as head of Rupert's BskyB network in London. I'm back and will be looking closely at next week's ratings.
I'm . . . ? No, sorry, can't take that, not Bert Newton. I'm Sam Chisholm.
It's Fast Money time for Temptation and Nine. There is no white-carpet extravaganza, no multimillion-dollar Sydney Harbour set, and, at the end of the day no big property auction of the buzzers, the holidays in Hawaii, Paris and Vanuatu, the Volvos, Louis Vuitton luggage, plasma televisions, Versace watches, jewellery, home entertainment packages or Harley Davidsons.
They've hauled in theatrical set designer Dale Ferguson. And there will undoubtedly be some anxious junior executive quiz-show gimmickry added only to be abandoned later.
But at least with the new Temptation there is not be the nihilistic vacuum of reality TV.
There will be a little humour and, at home, some self-satisfaction. But the proven quiz format basically combines the notions of knowledge, entertainment and the additional fillip of greed. Just as TV would have it.
There are just those few fast-questions left. Will this one really do what real estate reality failed to do for Nine? Do Kerry, James and Sam Chisholm and programmer Michael Healy have the back-to-the-future answer here? Will they grab the cash jackpot? And can we be tempted again to "go shopping" with them?
Temptation: The New Sale of the Century premieres on Monday at 7pm on Channel Nine.
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Josh "Jiggy" Watkins returned to Utah basketball practice Thursday, less than 24 hours after the then-suspended point guard watched from the stands as his teammates lost by 31 points to Cal State-Fullerton.
Humble, direct and apologetic, the senior said he hurt his team with actions that resulted in an indefinite-turned-one-game suspension that coach Larry Krystkowiak lifted Thursday.
"I couldn't be more mad that I wasn't out there and I let my guys down," Watkins said. "I'm just grateful to be back and just contribute to the team."
Krystkowiak suspended Watkins, who averages 17.7 points for the 1-7 Utes, on Monday after he arrived 10 minutes late to practice. It was just the latest in a string of issues with Watkins, and Krystkowiak made an example of his best player.
Thursday at practice, Watkins was out front of his teammates in sprints, a first for the notoriously chubby player who showed up this fall 30 pounds over his playing weight.
"We're ready to move forward," Krystkowiak said, "chalk it up to experience. We're having a hard enough time competing on the basketball court right now that I just have a really short fuse for things like that."
Watkins watched much of Wednesday's 81-50 loss to the Titans from the stands of the Huntsman Center. The Utes fell behind 14-0 in the first three minutes and never cut the deficit to fewer than seven points.
"It was hard watching my guys," Watkins said. "I was just mad I couldn't be out there with them."
The Utes have lost seven in a row and host rival Brigham Young on Saturday.
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The James Webb Space Telescope, Hubble's successor, is an infrared telescope. Warm materials glow in the infrared, and for this reason Webb optics have to be kept cold — all the way down to 40 Kelvin (or -233C or -388 F). Unfortunately, our technology doesn't allow us to polish mirrors while working at 40K. Thus, the conundrum for Webb was that the mirrors had to be polished at ordinary temperatures but still had to be the right shape at 40K. When temperatures change so dramatically, mirrors warp and deform.
About 10 years ago, a study took place to select the best material for the Webb mirrors. Instead of glass, we decided to use a substance called Beryllium. We found that by using computer models, we could accurately predict the ways Beryllium would deform. The plan was to polish the 18 mirror segments that make up our primary mirror at a warm temperature, but give them exactly the wrong shape that would deform into the right shape once they were brought down to 40K.
It sounds like a bold plan and, while confident in our testing, we were all a bit concerned about whether this would work well and on the first try. One can always try again — but this entails extra cost and delays, so we were hoping to avoid it.
Finally, in January 2010, the first demonstration mirror segment for Webb went through the full polishing process and was frozen to 40K at the X-ray and Cryogenic Facility at the Marshal Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Ala. We measured the segment at the end, and found it had deformed to the right shape. This is a major success for the Webb project and lets us move on to developing the rest of the primary mirror segments.


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The Party of Ideas
I have predicted (on this blog and in conversation) that Newt Gingrich will be a presidential candidate in 2008 because he best represents conservatism's attempt to return to its intellectual roots and guiding principles. This sentiment, I believe, is shared by the conservative movement at large. In a straw poll conducted at redstate.com after the election (link goes to results, for which you have to take the poll), Newt was one of the clear favorites amongst potential 2008 candidates, and moderates like McCain received sizeable votes against their candidacies. In a Fortune interview last week, Gingrich stated that he was not "running" for president but rather trying to build a movement that would then force him into running, using as his model...Abraham Lincoln.
I'm not just teasing Gingrich or his followers. I take this threat seriously. Not serious in that I think he has a chance of winning--he won't. But conservatism has thrived for forty years because it has believed two things: its principles will restore America, and that a majority of Americans share these views. If Gingrich were to be nominated, his loss would directly repudiate the second cornerstone of the conservative movement (populism), and force the first principle to reexamine its committment to winning power through the electoral process. Why am I so certain of Gingrich failing? There's three reasons.
- Gingrich has been out of the public eye for some time now, but all the old skeletons will come out of the closet once he is a national figure again. Remember, any national Republican candidate now has to appease both the libertarians and the social conservatives. It will be interesting to see how many of the latter will be willing to ignore the former Speaker's personal hypocrisy on these matters.
- When Gingrich and his fellow Republicans swept into Washington in 1994 they had a "Contract with America" that ended up being little more than a PR spectacle. The function and scope of the federal government was not altered by the conservative intellectual and his ambitious freshmen in the House. The changes they made helped Republicans maintain power into the future, and distinguished itself by hounding Bill Clinton for a year. The "revolution" didn't happen. Why would a Gingrich administration be any more successful?
- Most important, Gingrich's status as an intellectual is thin. In 2008, Iraq will still be a problem for America. The best solution he has is to stay resolute, like George Washington did. "Victory or death," says Gingrich on Iraq. There you have it, folks. This is supposedly the man with the intellectual integrity to be an honest conservative and save America. His analysis of the biggest problem facing America? It is no different than America's war for independence. The stakes are just as high.
I'm not sure who still buys this "World War IV" worldview today, and I'm sure no one will in 2008. And without a foreign policy, no one is going to be elected president in 2008. The last guy that did was Bush. And his shocking lack of interest in the world around him led straight to Iraq. I guess by comparison, Gingrich would appear to be the savior of intellectual conservatism.


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Food was solid but not flashy. Started off very well with bison Carpaccio with julienned pears, shaved cheese and arugula – light, fresh, delicious, and beautifully plated. Rosemary chickpea soup was tasty, if maybe a bit heavy on rosemary. Had two pastas – goat cheese ravioli and a papardelle with braised rabbit. Neither was memorable (though the ravioli was better), and both were delivered in what I'd characterize as an intentionally frumpy presentation. For our main, we shared honey glazed duck with shallots and chickpeas. The duck was very good (glaze made for delicious crisp/sweet skin), and the shallots were an excellent complement. The chickpeas were nearly tasteless, however, and once again the plating was plain – did not add to the excitement of the dish.
Worth noting we had an *excellent* cappuccino to round out dinner – a pleasant addition.
All in all, dinner was $160 including a good $42 bottle of Tuscan wine and tip – no bargain.


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Harvey makes best start at Triple-A
Mets' No. 2 prospect retires first 14 batters of the game in win
By Robert Emrich / Special to MLB.com | June 29, 2012 7:05 PM ET
The Mets' No. 2 prospect set down the first 14 batters of the game and finished with seven two-hit innings as Triple-A Buffalo blanked Louisville, 8-0, on Friday.
Harvey carried a perfect game into the fifth inning before Paul Janish singled with two outs to break it up. The 2010 first-rounder finished with nine strikeouts and faced three over the minimum.
He ran into a little trouble in the seventh, walking Cody Puckett with one out and surrendering a single to Willie Harris, but got Janish to hit into a 5-4-3 double play on his 94th pitch of the night.
"I was pretty much staying with Rob Johnson the whole time," Harvey said. "He's a tremendous catcher, it just seems like whatever he put down was working. I give all the credit to him and the defense.
"I was just able to throw strikes. I made a good pitch, it just so happened that it hit a hole. That's baseball, you're going to make good pitches sometimes and a guy will put a good swing on it. A few inches and Brad Emaus has the ball. That's baseball."
Harvey (7-3) has come on strong this month, going 2-2 with a 2.45 ERA in six June starts. International League batters are hitting just .228 against him and he's fanned 40 batters in 33 innings for the Bisons.
"I'm really working on staying back and trusting my stuff and letting it go," Harvey said. "I'm just mechanically, staying on the rubber a little longer, letting my arm catch up and creating a downward angle. Early in the season, I was jumping out towards the hitter and that obviously wasn't working. We went back to the basics and making sure everything was nice and smooth on the rubber."
Harvey, who declared this his best start at Triple-A, was recently named to the International League All-Star team. The 23-year-old right-hander hasn't taken that likely.
"Being my first year in Triple-A, having the privilege of being selected in High A last year and this year in Triple-A, it's a huge honor for me, especially to represent Buffalo," Harvey said. "The game is here and I'm really excited."
Josh Rodriguez was 4-for-5 with three runs scored and finished a triple shy of the cycle while Matt den Dekker, the Mets' No. 15 prospect, slugged a solo homer. Emaus plated three runs for the Bisons.
Elvin Ramirez allowed a hit and struck out a batter in a scoreless eighth and Pedro Beato fanned two in a perfect ninth to finish off the game.
Robert Emrich is a contributor to MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.View More


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