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Hi Ruben
Is your computer screensaver set to kick in after a set amount of time? FrontlineSMS shouldn't be displaying a blank screen, so I'm just wondering if this could be it. In terms of displaying the status of the import, which version of FrontlineSMS are you using? (You can find out by looking at the top left of the screen).
hi Ken,
Thanx for getting back to me so quickly.
Screensaver is on, but I get the blank screen much quicker than when the screensaver would start. Just activating another program and going back to frontlinesms (by clicking on the program's taskbar button) is enough to have the blank screen for frontlinesms. Following your advice, I tried to import a contact database with all screensaver settings turned off, but still the same problem.
I figured that the program is actually working, but just not showing anything. Seen that importing 2500+ contacts with group settings and so is a lot of data, I just divided my database in 5 csv-files of 500 contacts and imported them like that. I then imported each of these small databases one by one. The program still shows blank, but not for so long. I noticed afterwards that all contacts were imported. So I guess that, if I wait for long enough, all my contacts would be imported, even with this 2500+ database.
I had this problem before for sending sms too (when I was still working with a smaller database of addressees: sending to a great number of addressees (700+ at that time) showed blank screen once I had left the program once. It is annoying, specially not knowing if all sms have been sent and so hence I can disactivate the program or not (at that time, I also noticed that, if I left the program running for a whole day and I then restarted frontlinesms, eventually all sms were sent). I am now thinking of sending sms to not more than 500 persons at a time from different computers, but this actually will give me logistical headaches, because I will have to keep track of what has been sent, from which computer,...
I have version 18.104.22.168, latest version I guess, since I donwnloaded recently.
By the way, great to have the possibility now for importing group settings. I geeked for an afternoon in excel to have all my contacts imported grouped per commodity and per district and voilà! Great tool!
Hi Ruben
Thanks for clarifying this, even though it hasn't solved your problem. No-one else has reported this - particularly with sending - but we'll take a look. Do you have another computer that you can try and install FrontlineSMS on? There might be something strange going on with that machine. Just a thought.
Anyway, glad you're able to use the software, despite the slightly (annoying) problems. We are re-writing and re-designing FrontlineSMS at the moment, so expect to see some huge improvements and changes in the way it works later in the year.
All the very best in the meantime.
Hi, I can confirm this, but not a blank screen though. I send around 300+ messages at once, FLSMS seems to hang, even Windows task manager reports "the program is not responding". But when I look at the logs during this time, I can see that it's still running coz the logs are filling up. So I just wait awhile and eventually FLSMS is responding again.
I observe quite a noticeable delay in per message sending (and per record importing), compared to similar operations when I use the embedded program of the device. I use a Huawei E1552 embedded with the manufacturer's dashboard program customized by our local ISP here in the PH.
To somewhat inform the user that all's well, a status bar/message showing percentage or count of what it is doing may help.
Hi Ken & Edwin,
I had this going blank of FLSMS while sending sms to great numbers on already 3 computers in the past. I'll install on another comp here, since a colleague is going to help me here on this. Just being able to keep on seeing the progress or even just a status bar as Edwin says, would indeed be a welcome new feature.
Just as Ken is pointing out, I also have the impression that it takes more time to send sms with frontlinesms than it does with the program that installs when I enter my usb-modem for the first time (I suppose that this is the embedded program you are talking about, Edwin?). I am guessing that only about 100 sms per hour are sent.
Hi Ruben,
Yes, Huawei (and most other broadband access device manufacturers, like ZTE) embeds a program (named Dashboard by Huawei), that will automatically install the first time you use the device.
And I concur with your 100 sms per hour assumption. I've met some local developers in my area develop their own application for these devices using Visual Basic (Windows only) for commercial purposes; election campaign, advertising, etc. -and their key selling point is speed, say around a hundred thousand per hour.
I work with ZTE model:MF626 HSDPA USB Modem.
So do you mean that it can be possible to send so many (100000) sms per hour with a USB modem? I thought that speed for sending was limited by the mobile phone network and that maximum speed was 1 sms/8 sec... I assumed that the slower sending with FLSMS occured because of extra need for communication between the embedded program and FLSMS.
Anyway, if you can bring me in contact with these people who develop that kind of software, that might be usefull.
Hi Rubin, Edwin
The only way to send those kinds of volumes of SMS via a third party application is to connect via an aggregator's API. FrontlineSMS supports Clickatell and IntelliSMS at the moment (with support for a couple of others due soon). Details are in the "Help" files. Via an active Internet connection, FrontlineSMS can access these services and it will be possible to send 1000's of messages per hour (I'm not sure what the actual limit is, but it will be high).
Message sending via USB modem is limited by the mobile network and the various protocol/handshaking requirements. If it were possible to get around this and send more than ~8 SMS per minute, believe me we would have made use of it!
Hope that's helpful.
Hi Ken, Hi Ruben,
Yes, I admit I may have been led to believe that they're capable of sending in those numbers... in our actual "proof of concept", we tested only a little over a hundred recipients, and it was quite fast compared to the embedded dashboard program or FLSMS w/c I use for communicating with our Christian community.
Anyway, these guys approached me during the last 2010 national elections here in the PH with their offer. A company owner for my day-job ran for congress & I was assigned to the IT & communications matters of the campaign. In the end though I did not take their offer coz they were too "fresh & presumptous", insinuating that they have insider contacts within the local TELCOs & know the ins & outs around the SMSCs or SMS gateways of the providers to achieve their claim. Oh I forgot to mention that their program support simultaneous use of multiple USB modems.
Nonetheless, I did observe (& I hope it's just me) that FLSMS is quite slow, only 2-3 messages per minute in my case. I'll see if this still holds now that I use Mac, next week when my schedule for bulk sms sending comes.
Hi Edwin
Interesting. I don't think there's any way around this, i.e. to speed up sending by 'bypassing' anything. Let us know if you find out anything more! In terms of using multiple modems, FrontlineSMS does support this so you can in effect double sending speed if you have two modems, treble it with three, and so on.
We'd also be interested in hearing more if you do find message sending as slow as 2-3 messages per minute. I get nearer 8 here, as do many other users that I'm aware of.
Hi Ken,
I have the impression that the embedded software from my USB-stick does not allow for 2 sticks to be activated, or at least to make contact with FLSMS. Is that possible?
I find myself sending sms with 1 stick at a time. I tested 2, but no way to have them both in the 'working devices' section in the phone tab.
FrontlineSMS doesn't need the embedded software to be running to access the modems (in fact, running this at the same time often blocks access to the port). In reality, FrontlineSMS can send through as many devices as it detects, so I would suggest quitting any other applications which access the USB modems and then firing up FrontlineSMS. I've had three modems running here before.
You may need to do some fiddling around with the ZTE software, but in short FrontlineSMS will be able to use multiple modems as long as they're visible and fully accessible to it.
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I was digging around the freezer the other day and found a lost package of pulled pork. Wasn't sure what I wanted to do with it. Didn't feel like nachos or tacos or quesadillas. Mrs. G showed me a recipe in her Southern Living for twice baked potatoes with bbq pork. Sounded like a winner to me. Baked the potatoes to 210F (my oven is off so I go by temp not time) and let them cool. Mixed the pork with the taters that we scooped out, some milk, cream cheese, pepper jack cheese, green onions and 3 tsp Ranch dressing mix, restuffed them, added about 1/2 cup of cheese on top and baked a little longer, 15 to 20.
Drizzled a bit of Stubbs BBQ sauce on top and dinner was served.
I guess I coulda/shoulda baked them on the Egg, but I was lazy. At least the pork was done on the Egg. I know its not something new and earth shattereing, but it was still darn tasty. And I got to use up some leftovers, I have one more for lunch and even froze two for some future time.

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The startlingly red stone hills around Calitzdorp are known geologically as Enon conglomerate.
Let's go on a road trip to explore the mountain passes of South Africa's Little Karoo.
As we go along Route 62 from the west, we literally drive through a hole in the magnificent Swartberg Mountains. Welcome to Cogman's Kloof. This scenic 5km-long pass connects Cape Town and the winelands around Stellenbosch with the valleys and towns of the Little Karoo.
Presently, we come to Montagu, which in some aspects resembles a small French mountain town. Its Cape Dutch architecture is well preserved, its restaurants are famous and its guest houses well worth visiting.
Down the R62 we drive, past Barrydale, and just this side of Ladismith, we turn right on the road to Van Wyksdorp. After lunch in the village, we drive on the Rooiberg Pass – prepare for jaw-dropping landscapes.
The Rooiberg Pass seems to keep going up, and the vegetation changes from the scrub of the Little Karoo to mountain fynbos.
At one point between Ladismith and Calitzdorp we come to a sign announcing we are in the Seweweekspoort (Seven Weeks Gorge) Pass, a beautifully cut road in a giant cathedral of the Cape Folded Mountains.
It is said the folding and the breaking of the sandstone mountains took place over more than 120-million years. It's some of the best natural art you'll ever see. Watch out for Verreaux's eagles (also known as black eagles) hunting for dassies (hyraxes or rock rabbits) in the fractured rock.
Back on the R62 we drive, stocking up on port at Calitzdorp and passing through the ostrich Capital of the world: Oudtshoorn. We are going to tackle the legendary Swartberg Pass, built by Thomas Bain in the 1880s and still holding wonderfully. We stop and take photographs of the excellent dry stone walling, the views back down into the Little Karoo and, presently, the Great Karoo in the distance.
And now we've suddenly turned left and are descending into De Hel. That's the old folk name for Gamkaskloof, and on this pass you hold tight and take it slow.
Through valleys of aloe ferox and burnt protea clusters we drive. The last 4km are enough to test most of our motoring skills. But it's been a great adventure and, being travellers, that's what we love: something to talk about when we get home.
At Gamkaskloof we stay in a CapeNature cottage, meet local people at the gift shop and then head back down the other side of the Swartberg Pass to Prince Albert. From here we go to De Rust and drive through our last great pass, Meiringspoort.
It's a 16km drive through sheer rock, with thoughtfully placed little picnic spots along the way. As we drive through this magnificent gorge and out of the Swartberg range, we immediately begin to miss the mountains and mountain passes…
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From Cape Town, take the N1 to Worcester, where you turn off on the R60 to Robertson. From there, head for Montagu and begin your journey on the R62. From the east, your trip would begin at Oudtshoorn, proceeding west on the R62.
Best time to visit
The Little Karoo is a year-round destination.
Around the area
Visit Kruis Rivier near Calitzdorp, well known for its artists' colony.
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It's best to drive yourself along the R62 and its mountain passes. The roads are good, so you need nothing more than a regular sedan.
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Stock up on fruit and cheeses from Ladismith, port from Calitzdorp and local treats from the farm stalls along the way.
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THE home side out-thought and out-muscled the Bridgwater side and thoroughly deserved their bonus point victory which took them above Bridgwater at the lower end of the league table, writes Tony Pomeroy.
Oldfield started at break-neck pace, taking possession at the kick off, to score a try within minutes.
Bridgwater then came into the game but despite putting Oldfield under some pressure, did not look like scoring themselves.
Oldfield produced a series of driving mauls from which scrum half Will Owen wriggled over for the second try.
Bridgwater then contrived to lose a series of attacking linesout but good defence kept Oldfield out. However, they conceded a penalty, kicked by Payne to extend the home lead.
Matt House was forced off with a leg injury and assistant coach, Simon Martin, came on at centre. Rob Prescott also replaced Gary Saunders at prop.
In first half injury time, with Bridgwater again on the attack, the ball was lost and Oldfield broke away to lead 20-0 at the break.
Early in the second half, Rhys Owen was injured and replaced by House but Oldfield continued their pressure to score an excellent try in the corner.
Saunders then came back for Bridgwater as Prescott was injured and Joe Stradling replaced Matt Northey, and then Bridgwater scored their only try of the match through Chris Webber but Matt House's conversion hit the post.
Bridgwater then embarked on one of their best periods of the game, constantly playing deep in the Oldfield half and James Bryant went close when he broke from a ruck some 25m out and handed on to Rob Thompson but his final pass was intercepted five metres out and Oldfield OB's player ran 95m to score and Bridgwater failed to add any more points to their tally.
Team: Ashley Pippard, Garryn Basson, Matt House, Ollie Dunn, Toby Payne, Rhys Owen, Dominik Griffin, Gary Saunders, Matt Hastie, James Bryant, Matt Northey, Rob Thompson, Dan Kemmish (Capt), Nick Spellissy, Chris Webber.
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Cambodian-Americans in Amherst
Cambodian Americans in Amherst Exhibition Collection, 1986
1 box (1.5 linear feet)
Call no.: MS 114
Organized by UMass anthropology professor Joel Halpern, the images in this collection were put on display during the Cambodian New Year celebration in 1986. As part of the celebration, members of the large community of Cambodian refugees who have resettled in Amherst were recognized.
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By Rem Koolhaas
Architecture is a fuzzy amalgamation of ancient knowledge and contemporary practice, an awkward way to look at the world and an inadequate medium to operate on it./Rem Koolhaas
Content is a product of the moment; a catalog of ideas on 546 pages organized in geographical order. Inspired by the ceaseless fluctuations of the early 21st century, it bears the marks of globalism and the market, ideological siblings that, over the past twenty years, have undercut the stability of contemporary life.
Dominated by a single theme, Go East, the book is an account of seven years tireless labor illustrating the architect's ambiguous relations with the forces of globalization.
Pieces on Koolhaas's projects for Prada and MCA/Universal in LA and the acclaimed Seattle Public Library lead to syncopated meditations on Guggenheim Las Vegas, Chicago's van der Rohe "Miestakes," a modest plan to save Cambridge from Harvard by rechanneling the Charles River, Lagos' future as Earth's third-biggest town, the Hermitage's strange Russian past, Shanghai's Expo 2010, and Asia's skyscrapers, which now outnumber those of the West.
Commissioned to design the new headquarters for MCA/Universal in 1995, OMA spent three years navigating the corporate landscape.
The Universal experience convinced OMA of the need to find ways of escaping architecture's lethal slowness.
The architect's vision:
A tower of laboratory ("thinking"), an elevator core ("circulation"), a stack of meeting rooms ("community"), a tower of accountants ("money").
The "real" issue:
Can architecture represent the intended amalgamation of a liquor company with a movie studio, a music giant, and an internet company?
Among other articles are interviews with Martha Stewart, No more surprises: Global Editing with Martha Stewart, and with Denise Scott Brown & Robert Venturi, Re-learning from Las Vegas.
Instead of starting with the product and then trying to inspire the audience, we try to inspire first and then provide./Martha Stewart
I believe that many developers are building to the glory of God. They have something beyond economics they are trying to achieve./Denise Scott Brown
Any architectural project takes five years; no single enterprise - ambition, intention, need - remains unchanged in the contemporary maelstrom. Architecture is too slow. Yet, the word "architecture" is still pronounced with certain reverence (outside of the profession). It embodies the lingering hope - or the vague memory of hope - that shape, form, coherence could be imposed on the violent surf of information that washes over us daily./Rem Koolhaas
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Last updated: December 19, 2013
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Weybridge Vandals full back Cassian Bramham-Law says if he doesn't win a rugby Blue the hard work would have been worth it providing Oxford University triumph in the Varsity match this year.
The 26-year-old scored in Oxford's final Siberian tour match against professional Russian outfit RC Krasni Yar last week, which ended in a 29-17 defeat.
The final matchday squad for the traditional clash at Twickenham on December 8 is not made until the end of November.
But Bramham-Law, who is studying a DPhil in Archeological Sciences, admits he is only worried about the result.
"Everyone is pushing each other so hard, because everyone wants to be in the starting team," he said.
"Even if I didn't play, providing the team won it would mean as much to know I had played a part in helping the team be successful.
"I'd love to get a Blue. It would probably be the proudest day of my life."
It is the second time Bramham-Law has attempted to win a Blue after a shoulder injury wrecked his chances last year.
He made only a handful of appearances at Brownacres last term, but hopes to pass on his experiences back to head coach Nick Ridley's men on his return.
"The Oxford ethos is to mix the best facilities and practices from professional rugby, while staying true to the games' amateur roots," he added.
"It is a similar crack at Vandals and having been coached by the likes of Charlie Hodgson, it would be nice to be able to pass that back."
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It's more than just alliteration; it's a statement, a proclamation that Thursdays are when the weekend should really start. Kicking it off right is the key, and what better way than with a cocktail that not only takes the edge off, but tastes good too. A hard thing to disagree with, we know. Drink up, get down and go to sleep happy.
Marcus Samuelsson is a chef, author and, now, the culinary brand ambassador for SKYY Vodka, too. One of the delicious libations he created for a party at his restaurant's underground supper club, Ginny's, was a fall-focused Apple Spiced Martini. The key is homemade Apple Spiced Simple Syrup, combined with tangy lime juice for an apple-centric cocktail with just the right amount of sweetness.
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So we've been playing with a beta version of iOS 7 for a while now on our iPhone 5. Some things about it we like, while other we aren't really that happy with, as those who have read our iOS 7 preview probably know. But now it is time to take a look at Apple's mobile OS from another perspective – how does its latest form fare against the competition? In particular, how does iOS 7 stack against the latest version of Android? Well, that's what we're here to find out with the help of our iPhone 5 running iOS 7 beta and our Google Nexus 4 with Android 4.2.2 on it...
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Point Click Home Red Bookcase
A designer described this as " Tony Duquette meets Chinese Chippendale"..so true... the metal strips give it some flash and yet it has aan antique Chinese flavor too! another designer said it is a bookshelf for a collage of books, and objects! 88" high, 36" wide and 14" deep. Made of laquered wood and steel in gunmetal finish.


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The AirBase 99 is based on the XBase 09, but is much better. It has many of the same great TR-909 sounds and much more but comes in a 1-unit rack-mount MIDI module rather than a table-top drum sequencer like the latter. Its front panel is extremely bare, with just 2 knobs and a few buttons and LEDs. The AirBase is designed for use as a Drum Tone Module with your sequencer. Programming is easiest through MIDI control of the parameters. Otherwise, prepare to page through data screens on the small 2-line LCD display.
The AirBase features the same sounds and parameters as the XBase 09 and adds increased polyphony (9 voices) and Tom Toms. The AirBase emulates 808, 909 and CR-78 style sounds with excellent quality. Kick, Snare and Toms are analog and feature various tune and envelope controls. Hats, cymbals, clap and rimshot are samples but can still be tuned and reversed! For emulated 808 and 909 drum machine sounds, the Airbase 99 is great! It costs half as much as getting all of the real drum machines.
The AirBase 99 does not feature lots of hands-on knobs like the Novation Drum Station. But some cool features include both high and low pass resonant filters and a band pass filter to apply to the hi-hats! There's more parameters to edit per each Drum Tone than the Drum Station or any of the original beat-boxes and there is almost 38 times more patch memory in the Airbase with 1,024 user and 500 preset drum kit settings! Two global LFOs can modulate the pitch of any sounds and sync to MIDI. Of course there are individual outputs for each drum sound as well as a stereo out.
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For decades, Lancers has been dishing up the tastiest breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The ultimate community mainstay, Lancers is one of the best restaurants in Burbank. Open daily from 5:30 a.m. to midnight, a great meal always awaits you at Lancers.
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Shipping is a flat rate of $10 – no matter how much stuff you get – so I went looking for a few more deals. There are several items that would make good Christmas Gifts for those who love to cook (or coffee lovers) – some I found:
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The Beacon of Freedom Award is presented annually to a book that introduces American history, from Colonial times through the Civil War, to children in a historically-accurate and engaging manner. Our most recent winner was Will at the Battle of Gettysburg by Laurie Calkhoven. More information.
2015 Beacon of Freedom Award Nominees
- Sailing to Freedom by Martha Bennett Stiles
- Electric Ben by Robert Byrd
- Jean Laffite: The Pirate Who Saved America by Susan Goldman Rubin
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Snowflake Cookies Recipe
- 2 cups butter, softened
- 1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups cake flour
- 2 tablespoons edible glitter
- In a large bowl, cream butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Gradually add flour and mix well. Divide in half. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion of dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 4-in. snowflake-shaped cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake at 300° for 8-10 minutes or until firm. Repeat with remaining dough. Chill and reroll scraps if desired.
- In a small resealable plastic bag, combine edible glitter and remaining sugar. Seal bag; crush mixture to break glitter into smaller pieces. Sprinkle over warm cookies. Cool for 5 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. Yield: 4 dozen.
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WINTER PARK, Fla. - Saint Leo senior Jerrel Harris has been recognized as the Sunshine State Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Week Presented by VALIC for the period ending November 24.
The Lions' senior guard continues to pile up the points after recording three 20-plus point performances, including 31 points against Virginia Union, last week. Harris now has five 20-plus point performances and two 30-plus point performances in just eight games. He recorded 24 points and nine rebounds to open the week in a 76-65 win over Flagler.
The Milwaukee, Wisc. native scored half of the Lions' points in a 68-62 setback against Virginia Union with 31 points, while also recording five steals. Harris then led Saint Leo to an 84-80 upset victory over No. 18 South Carolina-Aiken with 21 points. He finished the week averaging 25.3 points per game.
Harris and the Lions now turn their attention toward a Thanksgiving-week matchup with Elizabeth City State, who visits the Bowman Center on Tuesday. The Lions will tip off with the Vikings at 7:30 p.m.
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Season 2: Episode 42: T-BallDebra brings an "unapproved snack" to Ally's T-ball game, and Ray doesn't stand up for her--prominently displaying his fear of being disliked. Debra had no idea that pretzels were not on the "approved snack list" in the orientation packet for Ally's team. And, as a mom juggling three children under the age of 7, she doesn't have time to cater--and really doesn't care. But when Raymond won't take her side against the uptight team parents, she loses her cool and points out that he's just afraid of making enemies. But enemies he makes--at the very next game.
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Now you can make reservations online for both locations. Click here for 17th Avenue reservations. Click here for Highland reservations.
Introducing the Tony P's online ordering app. Now you can easily order your favorite pizza or pasta from Tony P's Pizzeria on your mobile device!
Offer valid on first order thru the Tony P's website or mobile app for a limited time only. Discount does not apply to add-ons. Item must be added to cart to redeem deal. By participating, you consent to receive text messages sent by an automatic telephone dialing system. Consent to these terms is not a condition of purchase. If you are redeeming your free pizza and dining in-house, choose the take-out option at checkout on the Tony P's mobile APP. Minimum order amount for delivery orders is $10. Orders under $10 can only be processed for pickup only.
Offer valid on first order thru the Tony P's website or mobile app for a limited time only. Discount does not apply to add-ons. Item must be added to cart to redeem deal. By participating, you consent to receive text messages sent by an automatic telephone dialing system. Consent to these terms is not a condition of purchase. If you are redeeming your free pizza and dining in-house, choose the take-out option at checkout on the Tony P's mobile APP.
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Free Tony P's Customer Parking after 8pm in Marczyk's Parking Lot.
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We are proud to announce that Tony P's Highland won Best Happier Hour in
Westword Magazine's Best of Denver 2015!
Click here for our Happier Hour Menu
Tony P's, owned and operated by Tony Pasquini and his mother, Judy, is a collection of neighborhood pizzerias. Using Pasquini family recipes, Tony has created a tasty Italian American menu. We have an amazing happy hour, enjoyable patios and we cater events and business meetings!
We invite you to visit all of our locations, each of them unique and located in some of Denver's best neighborhoods - 17th Avenue/Uptown and Highland. Free delivery to most locations in Central Denver!
Tony Pasquini owns and operates two restaurants in Denver - Tony P's on 17th Avenue and Clarkson and Tony P's in the Highland neighborhood at 32nd and Zuni. Tony and his mother Judy are not affiliated with any other restaurant in Denver.
Tony P's was recently recognized in the 2013 5280 Top of the Town Magazine for Excellent Customer Service. Check out what our customers had to say about us!
"I love how Tony P's Pizzeria and Bar supports those with food allergies. My daughter has several and also has friends with celiac disease. Tony P's has options for everyone's tastes and needs. I often ask about the ingredients, and the staff is always helpful, responsive, and courteous in answering my questions."
We had a great time here. The waitress got us brand new breadsticks straight out of the oven because she thought the other ones were too old to serve . Great service great food very cool location. We've always love this chain this new store is just as good as the others. ~Mike C. – Google+
Just hosted non-profit event at Tony P's. I have never experienced such amazing customer service as I have with tony ps staff. Thanks Tom for all you're help and coordination. If you have an opportunity to host a private party -- call Tom at Tony Ps. ~Tara R. - Facebook
Must admit, we got lured in by the colorful building, but were delightfully impressed by the food and service last night! We had the Pear and Walnut Salad (delicious and fresh) with the goat cheese, and the Coppa (hot cappicola) Neopolitan style Pizza... so, so, so, delicious! The complimentary Bread Sticks were yummy as well, and a nice, unexpected touch.
We sat upstairs, which can sometimes mean you get ignored in restaurants, but not at Tony P's! The service was excellent (our waitress was wearing a turquoise top and flowy tie-dyed capris last night, give her our kudos!) and so friendly, courteous, and prompt.
Atmosphere in the restaurant was great as well. Overall a very enjoyable meal. I will definitely be sending all of my Denver friends to Tony P's! ~Elizabeth - Facebook
LOVE the pizza and breadsticks! Service is always fast, friendly and super yummy food and ambience!" ~Sheila L. - Yelp
No longer under the Pasquini name, Tony Pasquini has changed the name of our 17th Avenue and Highland locations to Tony P's.
Tony Pasquini and his mother, Judy Pasquini will continue to own and operate restaurants in the 17th Avenue and Highland neighborhoods, offering the same pizza and pastas Denver has grown to love since 1986. Tony Pasquini has also added many healthy and gluten-free options to his menu of traditional Italian roster. The Pasquini family invites you to experience our newly named restaurants, Tony P's, and experience the hospitality, warmth, and welcoming spirit. We look forward to seeing you and cherish the opportunity to participate with you in our family of shared values - community, acceptance and love of good food and hospitality.
Tony Pasquini founded his original restaurant in Denver in 1986 together with his mother, Judy Pasquini. Now unaffiliated with any other Pasquini named restaurant, Tony P's aim is to create a special place, a special feeling that make restaurants run by Tony Pasquini great. Our simple goal is to engender and promote the welcoming atmosphere, good vibe, and inclusive neighborhood feeling that has made Tony's restaurants what they are today.
We are proud to help local schools and community organizations through our Tony P's Gives Back Fundraising Program.
Contact us now to schedule a fundraiser at Tony P's. We will donate 20% of the attributed sales back to your organization.
If you cannot make it to your scheduled fundraiser but would like to contribute, Tony P's Gift Cards may be purchased online during the week of your scheduled fundraiser. 20% of the proceeds will go to the organization you choose.
To purchase a gift card at any time, please visit our gift card page.
Tony P's 17th Avenue offers the perfect venue at our 17th Avenue and Clarkson location for holiday parties, happy hours, employee events, client dinners, special occasions, wedding receptions and rehearsal dinners. We can accommodate parties of 12 to over 100 in our upstairs lounge area. It is not too soon to plan your holiday party! Click here for more information.
Click here for our extensive catering menu. Your food will be fresh and warm and your guests will be impressed without spending a fortune. Tony P's delivers across the metro Denver area! 48 hours advanced notice required for all catering orders.
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At Tony P's, everything evolves from our Pasquini Family values, what's important and why. We are a neighborhood place and each location has its own unique touch bringing the community together. We believe in supporting our Colorado neighborhood by using local ingredients. This week we are featuring Polidori Sausage who we have had the privilege to work with for over 28 years.
Live Music every Wednesday through Saturday at Tony P's Uptown and Live Jazz and Funk every Friday at Tony P's/Zio Romolos in LoHi
Our very own Tony Pasquini was recently on the Everyday Show - Fox Ch. 31. Take a look at Tony's advice on ways to get Kids to eat more vegetables.
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January 29 @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Silicon Valley Capital Club 50 West San Fernando, downtown San Jose
Internationally renowned researcher, Dr. Connie Weaver, will discuss the Women's Global Health Institute (WGHI), a new research institute at Purdue University dedicated to research and education focused on improving women's health issues through prevention of chronic diseases such as cancer, bone health and Alzheimer's disease. WGHI builds on the university's strengths in nutrition, disease prevention and biomedical technologies to be proactive in addressing a variety of health problems. Bone health, neurodegenerative diseases, women's cancers and wellness are key areas the institute will target through research collaborations, funding and supporting pilot projects, as well as training graduate students and researchers.
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Serves 6
2 pounds salmon fillets
1/2 cup cilantro finely chopped
1/2 cup lemon juice
5 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3 tablespoons HEB Basting Oil (Cooking Connection) (Primo Pic)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 large container fresh guacamole (Produce Department)
1 bag HEB coleslaw
1 container fresh HEB mild Pico de Gallo (Produce Department) (Primo Pic)
1 large pack HEB Homestyle Corn Tortillas (32 count)
8 oz. HEB sour cream
1 jar HEB That Green Sauce (Cooking Connection) (Primo Pic)
1 pack HEB Queso Poblano Chicken Sausage (Market) (Primo Pic)
- Pre-heat grill to 450 degrees.
- In a small bowl add the chili powder, garlic, cumin, salt, pepper, lemon juice, cilantro and Basting Oil and mix until incorporated. Set aside until ready to use.
- Add Basting Oil mixture over fish and place on the pre-heated grill skin side down and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes then turn the fish 45 degrees and cook for an additional 3 minutes. Turn the fish over and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes or until cooked through to the desired degree of doneness.
- In a small bowl combine sour cream and That Green Sauce and mix until combined. Add the coleslaw to the wet ingredients and toss.
Queso Poblano Chicken Sausage
- Cook 4-5 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 165.
- After the sausage is cooked, cut into bite size pieces and serve on side of the salmon taco.
Building Your Taco
- Heat tortillas to desired doneness.
- Add coleslaw first on the taco
- Add grilled salmon
- Add two spoonfuls of fresh Handmade Guacamole
- Finish with HEB Pico de Gallo
Serve sausage as a side to the taco
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David Copperfield allegedly tried to bribe victim
David Copperield allegedly offered two million dollars to the Seattle woman accusing him of rape if she remained silent. Coincidentally, the FBI supposedly seized two million in cash when they raided David's Las Vegas warehouse last week. The money may have been prepped for a visit the FBI had the victim arrange with the magician. David Copperfield will neither confirm nor deny if the money was there. A friend of the victim provided the National Enquirer with an account of the alleged assault, according to the NY Daily News:
Copperfield invited the 21-year-old beauty to a "lavish party" at his remote compound in the Bahamas. But when she got there, on July 27, she discovered "there was no party – and no other guests," according The Enquirer source.
"She got nervous and wanted to go home right away, but David convinced her to stay, saying she could leave the next day if she really wanted to," the friend claims.
That night, Copperfield forced himself on the woman, holding her arms "down on the bed, leaving her with terrible bruises," the friend charges.
"She told me she fought back," the friend says. "But she said that just seemed to turn him on more."
Afterwards, when David left the room, the woman took pictures of the scene with her cell phone:
"In order to preserve physical evidence, she says she didn't shower. The next day, she went back home to Seattle, where her mother met her at the airport."
"They drove straight to the Harborview Medical Center, where medical personnel performed a 'rape kit' on her."
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For me, there are few things that taste as strongly of summer as Ginger Peach Iced Tea. This easy oatmeal crumb topped pie takes that summertime pairing and gives it a kick in the pie pan, as it were, with a healthy dose of bourbon.
This boozy peach pie tastes even better the second day after the bourbon, ginger, and peach have had a chance to meld together. Serve it up with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or two and savor these last August days.
About the author: Alexandra Penfold is mild-mannered literary agent by day, food ninja by night. Never one to skip dessert she's the Brownie half of Blondie & Brownie, a Midtown Lunch contributor, and co-author of New York à la Cart: Recipes and Stories from the Big Apple's Best Food Trucks. You can follow her on Twitter at @blondiebrownie.


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Skipton has been crowned the most desirable area in the country by The Sunday Times's 101 Best Places to Live in Britain.
The accolade comes in part one of The Sunday Times's annual Best Places To Live supplement, which is published today.
The authors of the list selected Skipton for its ideal combination of low crime rates, "top class" schools, great transport links, a "buzzing" high street dominated by independent shops, pretty and reasonably priced property, and beautiful surrounding countryside.
Second in the list is Newnham, a district in the city of Cambridge, with Monmouth in Wales is ranked third.
The Sunday Times's home editor Helen Davies said: "The four places we have selected demonstrate the range of fantastic places there are to live across Britain. Skipton is a worthy winner for this year but each place featured deserves its spot on the list."
The guide combines data and statistics such as crime rates, house prices and school performance with the local knowledge and expertise of Sunday Times writers to compile the definitive top 101 best locations to make your home.
The places were selected for offering the best quality of life to the widest number of people, and combining desirable features such as a positive community spirit, good local shops, services and attractive outdoor spaces.
Part two of the guide is published with The Sunday Times next Sunday, March 23, and will focus on an A-Z of Britain's cities.


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Another in our (very) occasional series of street art that catches our eye. This is on the side of what used to be Dante's on the corner of Gertrude and Napier Streets. Possibly linked to this recent post on Indymedia Australia?
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On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court announced its decision in Arizona v. United States, the federal government's challenge of Arizona's controversial immigration law. Aaron Haas, who directs the Immigration and Citizenship Clinic at Washington and Lee School of Law, broke down the decision, which overturned three of the law's four provisions on the grounds that the provisions are preempted by federal immigration laws.
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The Arizona v. United States decision has been closely watched by immigration attorneys because it marks the biggest legal clash of the two most dominant approaches to immigration law and policy today.
On the one hand, you have the "enforcement through attrition" policy, sometimes called self-deportation. This approach sees the fundamental problem with the immigration system today as the failure to follow the law on the part of immigrants and to enforce the law on the part of the government. The solution is to enforce the law more rigorously in order to achieve a reduction in the presence of illegal immigrants. Recognizing the impossibility of deporting 12 million people, the basic concept is to make life so unpleasant and difficult for illegal immigrants that they will leave of their own accord. The Arizona law was the most well known, though by no means the only, state law pursuing this policy.
The alternative approach sees the fundamental problem with today's immigration system as a mismatch between an economic system that relies on and attracts large numbers of immigrants and a legal system that does not accommodate economic realities. The solution is a system that brings economic and legal realities into better alignment. Under this approach, better enforcement is needed as a way to build support for reforming the system, through a comprehensive overhaul typically called Comprehensive Immigration Reform (CIR). Comprehensive Immigration Reform calls for a three-pronged approach: better enforcement primarily through the use of technology to prevent illegal border-crossing and employment, a temporary worker program, and a pathway to legalization for undocumented aliens already here.
It is clear that this latter kind of reform will not pass Congress in the foreseeable future, so its adherents have pushed for maximum use of administrative action to at least limit deportations in the cases of the most sympathetic aliens. The Obama administration has agreed by introducing a new policy of prosecutorial discretion to stop deportations against some aliens. Another part the Obama administration's strategy is to challenge state policies that promote the attrition strategy.
This is where Arizona v. U.S. comes in. In this case four provisions of the Arizona law were at issue. Section 3 makes it a state crime to violate a federal law requiring all aliens to register with the federal government. Section 5(C) makes it a state crime for an undocumented alien to seek or obtain employment. Section 6 authorizes state and local law enforcement to arrest someone without a warrant for whom there is probable cause he has committed a removable offense. Section 2(B) authorizes law enforcement to make a "reasonable attempt" to determine the immigration status of anyone who is otherwise lawfully detained if there is "reasonable suspicion" that the person is illegal. This last provision, derided as the "show me your papers" law, has garnered the most attention. The Court ruled that the first three provisions were unconstitutional because they were preempted by the federal government. The Court ruled that the fourth provision was not facially void, but could be challenged in the future depending on how it is applied and interpreted by state courts.
Section 3 makes it a state crime to violate the federal alien registration laws. This was struck down under field preemption, meaning Congress occupied the field given a prior precedent (Hines v. Davidowitz) that created a "complete system for alien registration" that states could not "curtail or complement" or "enforce additional or auxiliary regulations." Likewise, Section 5(C) was struck because Congress occupied the field of regulating alien employment. Congress passed a law in 1986 that specifically made it a crime for employers to hire unauthorized workers but not a crime for an unauthorized person to accept employment. A conscious decision was made to place enforcement on the employer side and not the employee side. Arizona's law obviously upset this scheme.
Section 6 is more confusing, but basically authorizes Arizona law enforcement to arrest someone without a warrant who committed a crime in any state that would subject that person to deportation under federal law. The Court found this problematic because it seems to either make it a crime to have committed another crime elsewhere or to allow a person to be arrested without a warrant even though he is not being charged with a crime. While immigration authorities can arrest someone who is deportable, that is not a power the federal government has given to state and local law enforcement except under limited circumstances. These limited circumstances consist of state-local cooperation that are specifically authorized by the federal government and have certain protections, such as training of law enforcement in immigration law. The Arizona law expanded local law enforcement participation well beyond what the federal government intended and was therefore preempted.
Section 2(B) was the section that was the most controversial and that looked like it was going to be upheld after oral argument. The decision was mixed, largely due to the vague wording of the statutes, particularly the double use of the work "reasonable". Here it is important to note one important procedural feature of this case, which is that it is actually an appeal of a preliminary injunction and not of the underlying statute. Of course, the underlying statute comes into play because the Court has to decide if the federal government is likely to win on the merits in order to sustain the preliminary injunction. But, the procedural posture may have mattered here because the Court essentially said that it was too early to rule on the constitutionality of this provision. Because the law was open to different interpretations and had not been interpreted by state courts or put into force, it was not clear whether it was unconstitutional. The Court seemed to be sending a signal to state courts that their interpretation of the law would be subject to challenge.
Immigration advocates of course interpret this as an invitation for an as-applied challenge. They are already on the ground gathering stories of ethnic profiling and unlawful detentions in preparation for these lawsuits, thus creating a good chance that this law comes before the Supreme Court again in the near future. The big concerns are profiling and copycat laws. Will this lead to harassment of Hispanics and other minorities and will these kinds of laws spread throughout the country?
Two other features of the opinion are significant. First, the majority opinion, written by Justice Kennedy and joined by Justices Breyer, Ginsburg, Sotomayor and Roberts (Kagan recused herself), seems to endorse discretion in immigration enforcement. Kennedy writes, "A principal feature of the removal system is the broad discretion exercised by immigration officials." This could be read as an endorsement of the cornerstone of Obama's new strategy of using discretion in the enforcement of the immigration laws. This policy has been derided by opponents as "back-door amnesty" but it has not been tested in the courts.
Justice Scalia's dissent was also significant. He puts forward the theory that immigration is not an exclusively federal matter, and that States, as independent sovereigns, can have independent immigration policies, as long as they do not directly conflict with federal policy. In fact, he calls the power to exclude aliens "the core of state sovereignty." This is actually more radical than it sounds. It has been settled for well over a hundred years that immigration policy is exclusively under federal domain because it implicates relations with foreign nations and their citizens. Scalia seems to be calling into question the plenary power doctrine that has served as the foundation of immigration law since the late 1800's. In recent years, the Court has increasingly questioned that aspect of the plenary power doctrine that favors Congress over the courts in immigration law. Scalia seems to be opening up the question of the part of that doctrine that favors the federal government over the states.
Ultimately, these issues may be resolved less by the courts than by the election. Obama has clearly thrown in his lot with discretionary enforcement in the short-term and comprehensive immigration reform in the long-term. Mitt Romney has endorsed the policy of self-deportation, opposes legalization and the Dream Act, and favors laws like the Arizona law. As important as this decision is, the decision of the voters in November may have more lasting impact.


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Museum conservators are responsible for helping to preserve
large collections of objects. Most conservation efforts focus on
"big picture" strategies for preventing damage and protecting
objects over time. There are also cases where individual objects
need attention and care. Conservation treatments at the Denver
Museum of Nature & Science focus on stabilizing specimens and
artifacts so that they can safely go on display, travel to another
institution during a loan, or be viewed for research purposes. All
materials used for treatments have been scientifically tested to
ensure that they remain stable for many years, and do not pose
additional risks to the museum objects.
Conservators abide by a professional Code of Ethics, which states
that conservation treatments should aim to be reversible. All
actions taken by conservators must also be thoroughly documented in
writing and photographs.
Preventive conservation improves the condition of the collection
as a whole rather than focusing on each individual object. By
making these overall improvements, individual problems are less
likely to happen. The "big picture" approach of preventive
conservation involves:
Artifacts and specimens are best preserved in stable
environmental conditions. Frequent changes in temperature or
relative humidity can cause materials to expand and contract.
This, in turn, can lead to cracks, embrittlement, and other
deleterious effects. Conservators monitor the temperature and
humidity in galleries and collections storage, and work with
Building Operations to stabilize the environment in these
Insects find their way into every building-and museums are no
exception. Wool-eating clothes moths are familiar to most
people, but there are also insects that eat wood, leather,
feathers, and even paper. As all of these natural materials
are present in the collection at DMNS, insect pests would be very
happy to make our collection their home. Integrated Pest
Management (IPM) is a multifaceted approach to monitoring and
eradicating pests. Each exhibit and collection storage area
is checked regularly for damaging insects. Through this strict
monitoring program, the Museum can avoid using the harmful
pesticides that may have been common in the past. In the rare
event that an infestation is discovered, the specimen or artifact
can be frozen at a low-temperature to naturally kill the pests.
Light can cause irreversible fading to a variety of colorful
materials including dyed textiles, animal fur and feathers, and
even some minerals. Conservators consider the light
sensitivity of each object before it goes on display, and make
recommendations on appropriate light levels. Artifacts that
are particularly light sensitive might only go on display for 3-6
months, whereas more durable artifacts could be displayed
indefinitely. In a museum, conservators must balance risks
such as light damage with the need for displaying important
collection items for the benefit of the public.
When artifacts and specimens are displayed, a supportive
structure-or mount-is often created to hold it securely in place.
Conservators provide information on the stability of the
artifact to experienced mount makers, who then fabricate unique and
unobtrusive mounts for display.
Museum objects typically need supportive structures while in
storage as well, to minimize the need for handling. These
mounts typically involve a box or overall structure to contain the
object, and padding to support and keep the object from moving.
When objects are transported within the museum, staff can
handle the storage box without actually touching the artifact.
The DMNS Conservation Department participates in public outreach
events in order to educate the public on how to care for their own
collections, as well as how to be good stewards for the Museum's
collections. Education is a powerful tool to ensure the
preservation of cultural and scientific heritage.
The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is a dynamic and ever
changing place. In addition to hosting large blockbuster
exhibitions, the Museum receives smaller incoming loans from other
institutions. These may be objects and specimens that are selected
to augment an exhibition, or may be requested because of their
research significance. Likewise, the Museum routinely makes
outgoing loans to other institutions for the same reasons. Whether
collections are to be displayed at the Museum or elsewhere, current
conditions are documented and tracked by conservators through
written reports and photography. If an object is not stable enough
for travel or display, conservators may perform repairs.
Conservators also help make decisions on safe light levels for
display, duration of display, and appropriate mounts and
The Denver Museum of Nature & Science's 104 dioramas are
among the best examples of this display type in the country. Each
diorama represents a particular place in the world and showcases
Museum collections. The dioramas are also an important part of
Museum history, with some having been on continuous display since
the 1940s.
A diorama is composed of three elements:
1. Museum specimens and artifacts.
2. A foreground featuring plants, rocks, and other materials that
set the scene.
3. A background mural painted on a curved wall.
The materials within the dioramas can deteriorate as they age. To
protect these Museum treasures, conservators monitor and document
the dioramas so that any changes in condition can be addressed.
Conservators look for things such as light damage to bird feathers,
fine cracks in the background murals, or unstable foreground
materials. With care and attention, these dioramas will be around
for generations to come.
In 2008, the Denver Museum of Nature & Science was awarded a
grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to
improve the storage conditions for its collection of Central and
South American textiles. These textiles include colorful woven
clothing, bags, and hats. Prior to the grant, the textiles did not
have adequate storage space, and because of this, could not be
easily studied or viewed. Funding for this project was used to
purchase high quality museum storage cabinets that keep the
textiles secure, yet also allows them to be easily accessed for
research or exhibition. Additional funding was used to catalog the
textiles and create custom storage containers for each
Volunteers are integral to the success of large grants at the
Museum. For the IMLS Latin American Textiles Project,
volunteers constructed handmade, custom storage boxes and padding
for over 600 textiles. These storage boxes allow staff and
volunteers to minimize the need for handling the textiles-some of
which are fragile and may be easily damaged.
The majority of the Museum's large-scale preservation efforts
have been generously funded by grant-making agencies of the United
States Government.
The following projects each focused on improving the conditions and
accessibility of a particular area of the collection, with the
recognition that these collections form an important part of our
nation's cultural and scientific heritage.
Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)
Collection Risk Assessment
In this project, each area of the collection was carefully examined
for risks as a means to identify areas in need of future
IMLS Latin American Textiles
Latin American textiles were cataloged and new storage cabinets and
mounts were constructed.
IMLS Zoology Bird Mounts
Taxidermy birds were given custom storage mounts and
National Endowment for the Humanities Emergency
Plans were made to prepare for emergency impacts to the
IMLS Southeast Asian Textiles
Southeast Asian textiles were given new storage housing for
increased accessibility.
IMLS Native North American Textiles
Native American textiles, including Navajo rugs, were given new
storage housing for increased preservation.
IMLS Mammal Rehousing
Custom storage mounts were constructed for a variety of taxidermy
IMLS Treatment Survey Anthropology Collections
A condition survey and stabilization treatments were conducted on
the Anthropology collection.
IMLS Gems and Minerals Rehousing
Storage was upgraded for gems and minerals.
IMLS Kachina Doll Rehousing
Custom padded storage containers were made for individual Kachina
IMLS Anthropology Headdresses and Festal
Custom storage mounts were created for headdresses and festal
materials from the Anthropology collection.
IMLS African/Amazonian Anthropology Collections
African and Amazonian collections were rehoused in order to improve
access and preservation.
Behind-the-scenes at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, conservators are working to preserve our collections. Conservation means preparing specimens for exhibits, repairing unstable artifacts, and improving collection storage. Conservators study science, art, and anthropology to become experts in everything from identifying insect pests to knowing which adhesives work best on a variety of materials. Preservation of our more than 1.4 million irreplaceable artifacts is a central part of the Museum's mission and involves the participation of the Museum community as a whole. Conservators work with curators, collections managers, exhibits staff, and others to insure the long term safe-guarding of our world-class collection.
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text: Only two weeks left to save on this one-and-a-half-day course! Physicians and their support staff will learn the clinical and practical guidelines associated with providing durable medical equipment (DME) to patients. The AASM Spring Course: Implementing DME in Your Practice will have sessions focused on current limitations, regulations, ownership options, staff policies, PAP adherence and DME accreditation. Register today; this MUST-ATTEND course is Saturday, April 20 – Sunday, April 21, 2013 at the AASM National Office in Darien, IL.


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PDF: Rialto Unified letter to Jack Poster
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RIALTO - Rialto Unified is moving to fire the Rialto High band teacher who had a fistfight with one of his students.
"Notice is hereby given that the Board of Education has determined to immediately suspend you without pay, effective Feb. 14, 2013," a letter sent to Jack Poster, dated Feb. 15, reads in part. The letter goes on to say the board "intends to dismiss you as a permanent certificated employee of the District" 30 days after Poster received the letter, on Feb. 19, unless the district receives a written request for a hearing.
Poster will appeal the decision, he said Tuesday.
"All teachers have the right to protect themselves from the assault of a student," Poster said. "And teachers shouldn't be terminated for it."
He's retained the San Bernardino law firm of Skipper, Singer & Assoc. to appeal the district's decision.
"It's ridiculous that an elderly teacher gets attacked by a student and the district doesn't defend the teacher," attorney Matt Singer said. "Their first inclination is to cut off his financial means and fire him. The student hit Mr. Poster, who's 63 years old, several times on the temple."
During the last week of school before the December break, Poster fought with a Rialto High junior in a midday session of his History of Rock and Roll class.
"I've had three or four students that I've habitually sent out of my classroom on classroom suspension every few days," Poster said Tuesday.
The students are unruly, shout and use profanity in the class, he said.
On Dec. 10, "he refused to leave, so I called security."
The boy had previously refused to report to administrators' offices after being sent out of the classroom, Poster said, so he headed to the door to make sure the boy was headed up the stairs to do so. There, he came face to face with the student, who had turned around to fire a few parting words at his teacher, Poster said.
"He continued to scream and yell." The junior shoved his teacher back with two hands, Poster said. "He raised his arm with a closed fist to hit me. I blocked him."
And Poster punched the boy back.
As a security guard ran toward the classroom, the student "took a defensive posture like he was going to fight me. I took a defensive posture."
During the time it took for the security guard to reach them, Poster estimated he was punched up to a dozen times by the boy. He said he did not throw additional punches after the first, though, contrary to how the security guard reportedly characterized the fight at Poster's disciplinary hearing.
"I do not deny the fact that I was screaming and yelling. I do not deny that I was fighting with the kid."
That class was the last Poster may ever teach. He was sent home later that day on paid administrative leave. Poster said he has "every intention" of filing a wrongful-termination suit if his appeal fails, but winning that might be of limited comfort:
"My reputation is so ruined now that I'll never teach again," he said.
Poster had planned to teach for eight more years, so that he'd have 25 years under his belt and qualify for a full pension.
"I'm too old to seek other employment," he said. "They could get three people for the price of one (of him). I believe that's a factor in this decision."
According to the Rialto High website, Poster has been a professional trumpet player for 48 years, and holds two bachelor's of music degrees, two master's of music degrees, a master of administration degree and a doctoral degree. He started teaching in the early 1990s as a second career, alongside his musical one, for which he still books performances.
"I really enjoyed (teaching). It was an expression of my professionalism through teaching and I could still perform on the side," he said.
The letter to Poster and his subsequent planned firing come just weeks before the Rialto High band is scheduled to fly 2,746 miles to New York City to participate in an invitational competition.
"They're not just punishing me - they're punishing a lot of students," he said. "My band is a superior band. They should be getting nothing less than a superior rating. Gold all the way."
There are more than 90 students in Rialto High's various bands and orchestras.
"I really think it's unfair of the district to do that to these students," mother Melissa Wagenhoffer said. "Yes, he should have been written up, yes, he should have been reprimanded, but termination is extreme."
Not every parent was upset about the decision.
"I think that sends out a message" to other Rialto Unified teachers, mother Angie Torres said. "We're not going to tolerate that kind of behavior in a school setting, from teachers or from any other adults, for that matter. We have to protect our children, no matter what."
The district would not comment on the matter Tuesday, citing privacy concerns.
"The district cannot provide any comment concerning this matter at this time, as it involves a confidential personnel matter," Rialto Unified spokeswoman Syeda Jafri said Tuesday. "Under California law, school district employees have rights to privacy and due process. The district will report publicly any actions that will be taken at the appropriate time, consistent with applicable law."
Poster still maintains he was in the right, although he believes by the time he's vindicated, it'll be too late for his career.
"Legally, I did nothing wrong. Morally, I did nothing wrong," Poster said. "That'll eventually come out in court, but it'll be too late by then."
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This Freedom to Marry Day, we step back to examine widespread poverty among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) communities. How do barriers to the basic needs of employment, health care, and housing affect LGBTQ survival? How do these access barriers create and exacerbate LGBTQ poverty? What roles do racism, homophobia, and disability phobia play? And where do we go from here?
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It's a shame the Cardinals (11-5) have been so damaged by injuries, because they have been among the feel-good stories of 2014. But with Ryan Lindley at quarterback if Drew Stanton can't get back from his knee surgery, and with so many backups playing elsewhere, it's difficult to envision them getting past the Panthers (7-8-1).
Yes, Carolina is only the second division winner in NFL history with a losing record, but it won its final four games and has shown some nice balance on offense and defense.
A team hosting the Super Bowl in its own stadium won't happen this season.


text: "Four Classics: First Novels of Native America" is a five-week school teacher seminar for sixteen participants focusing on four contemporary Native American novels in their cultural contexts. The core readings for this seminar, previously offered in 1993, 1995, and 2002, are first novels by D'Arcy McNickle (The Surrounded), N. Scott Momaday (House Made of Dawn), James Welch (Winter in the Blood), and Leslie Marmon Silko (Ceremony). As the project director argues, these novels "reflect a moment when Native fiction received its first major successes." Close reading of these texts is supplemented by ethnographic, critical, and other contextual materials. In addition to the study of the four novels, the seminar also considers later works by the four authors, as well as film adaptations and documentaries. The participants lead discussions, keep journals, post on the seminar blog, and, with guidance from the director, engage in research and writing projects tailored to their own interests. Discussions are enriched by field trips to the University of British Columbia's Museum of Anthropology and the University of Washington's Burke Museum, and by opportunities to visit the Lummi and Tulalip reservations. The project hosts visits by Native American scholars and writer Sharon Kinley, director of the Coast Salish Institute at Northwest Indian College; Angelica Lawson, an expert on Native American film from the University of Montana; Gordon Henry, a novelist and director of the Native American Institute at Michigan State University; and D. L. Birchfield, a novelist and professor of Native American studies from the University of Lethbridge, Alberta.


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Tuesday, April 3, 2012
The First Week
Here is the cover:
I took pictures of Noah's first week home. I started with a picture of my belly the night before he was born!
Hope you enjoyed my little share today. Thanks for stopping by!
xoxo, Veronica
10 comments:
- AgnieszkaD said...
- April 3, 2012 at 11:30 PM
- Evgenia Petzer said...
so sweet! precious!
- April 4, 2012 at 12:13 AM
- Emily @SweetlyScrapped said...
Absolutely so precious!
- April 4, 2012 at 2:30 AM
Love this album!
- April 4, 2012 at 10:42 AM
- Evethmoon Crafty Creations said...
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- April 9, 2012 at 3:59 PM
- Sophie said...
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Would you mind taking a look at my blog? It would absolutely mean the world if you could leave an opinion or even just take a look. Thank you.
- April 9, 2012 at 7:02 PM
- magpieandbutton said...
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- April 11, 2012 at 9:12 AM
- Annabella Merlin said...
It was simple but very much creative! I love the texture of this mini album. There's always something unique when you use fabric in your layouts! Love the patterned baby overalls with buttons and the way you designed week 1 is really great!
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- April 11, 2012 at 11:22 PM
- Monika/Buzsy said...
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- Chok Keun said...
simple yet gorgeous album. Esp love the cover page!
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text: NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- Existing home sales rose to the highest level in six-and-a-half years in August, even as median prices rose nearly 15% year-on-year, defying expectations for a slowdown caused by rising interest rates. The National Association of Realtors said total existing home sales, which are completed transactions that include single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops, rose 1.7% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.48 million in August from 5.39 million in July, and are 13.2 % higher than the 4.84 million-unit level in August 2012. Economists expected sales at the seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.25 million, according to consensus estimates polled by Bloomberg. Sales are at the highest rate since February 2007 when they hit 5.79 million. Existing home sales have been higher from year-ago levels for 26 straight months. The latest report is the first to fully capture the impact of the interest rate hike that began in May and continued in June. The NAR's existing home sales report is based on closed transactions, which means they are based on contracts signed at least two months earlier. As a result, previous reports did not fully reflect the impact the rate hike as they reflected buyer demand in March and April. So the continuing gains in existing home sales is a surprise. But NAR chief economist Lawrence Yun said the market may be at a "temporary peak". "Rising mortgage interest rates pushed more buyers to close deals, but monthly sales are likely to be uneven in the months ahead from several market frictions," he said. "Tight inventory is limiting choices in many areas, higher mortgage interest rates mean affordability isn't as favorable as it was, and restrictive mortgage lending standards are keeping some otherwise qualified buyers from completing a purchase." Total housing inventory at the end of August increased 0.4 % to 2.25 million existing homes available for sale. But sales still lag demand. At the current sales pace, it would take only 4.9 months to exhaust all supply, compared to 5 months in July. In a balanced market, it would take 6 months normally.


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Prospective Epidemiological Study Of The Prevalence Of HLA-B*5701
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This is a study to determine the prevalence of a genetic marker, HLA-B5701, in the UK population. HLA-B*5701 has been strongly associated with the risk of an allergic reaction to a HIV medicine, Abacavir. The allergic reaction is known as a hypersensitivity reaction.
The study is a prospective study inviting HIV-1 positive patients over the age of 18 years to participate. Each participant will complete one study visit. They will be asked for details of their background including their age, sex, ethnicity, country of origin and parental country of origin.
They will be asked to give two samples to test for the presence of the genetic marker HLA-B*5701. The two samples are:
- A cheek swab
- A blood sample
In selected centres patients may be asked to provide up to two additional blood samples. These samples will be used to help develop and validate new methods of determining HLA-B*5701 testing.
|HIV Infection Infection, Human Immunodeficiency Virus
|Procedure: Cheek swab & blood test
|Phase 4
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Non-Randomized
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Diagnostic
|Official Title:
|Prospective Epidemiological Study of the Prevalence of HLA-B*5701 in HIV-1 Infected UK Patients
- Prevalence of HLA-B*5701 in the UK population via central labs [ Time Frame: 2 Hours ]
- Prevalence of HLA-B*5701 in major UK ethnotypes in the study population. Description of HLA-B*5701 in the UK population via local labs. [ Time Frame: 2 Hours ]
|Study Start Date:
|March 2007
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion criteria:
- HIV-1 infected patients over 18 years of age
- Patient willing & able to understand and provide written informed consent
Exclusion criteria:
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00453440
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|GSK Investigational Site
|Woolwich, London, London, United Kingdom, SE18 4QH
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|Birmingham, United Kingdom, WS2 9PS
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|London, United Kingdom, E9 6SR
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|London, United Kingdom, EC1A 7BE
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|London, United Kingdom, SE1 7EH
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|London, United Kingdom, SW17 0QT
|GSK Investigational Site
|London, United Kingdom, W2 1NY
|Study Director:
|GSK Clinical Trials, BSc MBBS
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|NCT00453440 History of Changes
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|Study First Received:
|March 28, 2007
|Last Updated:
|August 31, 2010
Keywords provided by GlaxoSmithKline:
Abacavir hypersensitivity reaction
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Communicable Diseases
HIV Infections
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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
Lentivirus Infections
Retroviridae Infections
RNA Virus Infections
Virus Diseases
Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Immune System Diseases
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Did you know?
Black wildebeest make a high-pitched honking call, 'ge-nu' - hence their other popular name.
On the wild grassy plains of the Willem Pretorius Game Reserve you may be lucky enough to catch the black wildebeest herds in a frolicsome mood.
For reasons no-one can quite explain, these curious creatures may spontaneously sprint to the horizon and back, or suddenly begin a strange, twirling dance, tossing their heavy heads, prancing and flicking their horsey white tails.
Black wildebeest (distinctly different to the more common blue wildebeest) are endemic to the grasslands of South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland, and it seems every early explorer had something to write about them, either about their strange clownlike antics, massive herds or their weird appearance.
They have meathook-shaped horns, stiff hair on their muzzles and manes, heavy shoulders and delicate hindquarters, plus a pale, fly-whisk tail.
Unfortunately, Europe developed a liking for their skins, and within four decades, black wildebeest numbers had plummeted from millions to a few hundred.
Records show that in 1866 alone, nearly 157 000 skins, most of them wildebeest, were exported via a single trading firm in the Free State province.
But by 1890, a certain Free State farmer near Kroonstad called Piet Terblans had had enough of the ruthless hunting, and he quietly turned his property into a black wildebeest sanctuary.
When he died two decades later and hunting resumed on his property, most of the animals fled and took shelter on the nearby farm of another sympathetic farmer, Hendrik Delport.
It was these Delport herds that were eventually used to restock other conservation areas, including the Willem Pretorius Game Reserve between Ventersburg and Winburg in the Free State. This 12 000-hectare provincial park now has the world's largest herds of black wildebeest.
A convenient stopover point between Johannesburg and Cape Town, this is also a good place to see eland, blesbok, springbok, white rhino and giraffe. The reserve is set around the large Allemanskraal Dam, which means you'll certainly see aquatic birds, including fish eagles.
And at dusk, with hundreds of black wildebeest making abstract patterns in the veld, raise a glass to the farmers who saved this charismatic species.
Travel tips & Planning info
Who to contact
Willem Pretorius Game Reserve
Tel: +27 (0)57 651 4168
How to get here
Along the N1 between Johannesburg and Cape Town, the turn off to the Willem Pretorius Game Reserve is about 18km south of Ventersburg.
Get around
The road system is excellent within the park and self-drive game viewing is recommended.
What will it cost
The five-sleeper chalets cost approximately R600 per chalet per night. The Bush Camp costs R800 per night and sleeps up to 16 people. The caravan and campsite is R170 per camp site per night, including electricity. If you're just taking a day-drive, you'll pay an entrance fee of R50, which is exempted if you're staying over.
Where to stay
There are 10 five-bed chalets that are simply furnished and all fully equipped with linen and self-catering facilities. The bush camp accommodates up to 16 people, also fully equipped, plus there is a camping and caravan site with public ablutions.
What to eat
Bring all your own food and drinks, and your own wood.
What's happening
Birders love this park. There are 220 bird species recorded here, including martial eagle, blue crane (South Africa's national bird), Orange River francolin, blue korhaan, ground woodpecker and melodious lark. You might also want to bring along your fishing rod and try your luck catching carp or barbel.