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Emails from Readers February 15, 2015 and on:
Dear Ron,
Kudos to you for having the courage and desire to live in the moment.
Your commitment and contribution to the community and Lees-McRae College through sharing our news and accomplishments has done wonders for us all.
We are so fortunate to have had your expertise and enthusiasm for as long as we have!
Now is your time to appreciate the world as you see fit, with all the energy and excitement you can muster.
Have fun, be spontaneous, rock out, take some chances and enjoy the consequences, dance, sing, emote, enjoy nature, eat and drink delicious things, take time to do absolutely nothing, and know that you are wished "God speed" and much happiness by all your friends. You will be greatly missed.
Best of luck on your journey!
-Deborah Buxton
Lees-McRae College
Dear Ron,
What a shock and disappointment for me. As you may know, I am one of your biggest fans and I have praised you work near and far.
You have made a tremendous difference in our community and certainly for the College.
We can never replace your energy, passion, vision, and love of our community.
I pray that your days in retirement will be filled with good health, happiness, and love all around.
Your friend,
Dr. Barry Buxton
President, Lees-McRae College
You are one of the best journalists ever!
Thank you for sharing your talent, reporting the news, sharing real life stories that matter, your humor and most of all for loving people!
Enjoy your list of 'now I can do it!' May God bless and be with you!
-Martha Davis
Director of Communications
Avery County Schools
Copyright 2012-2015 Ronald Tee Johnson
All Rights Reserved
Banner Elk Magazine
Celebrating Banner Elk, NC!
The People. The Beauty. The Spirit.
The One Stoplight Town.
The One Stoplight-Mountain-College Town
The last issue of Banner Elk Magazine was published on Sunday, February 15, 2015 following 827 consecutive Monday through Friday issues with subscribers in 29 states and 17 countries.
I want to share with you the more than 300 emails received since the announcement of the last issue and hopfully I will have all of them here for you to enjoy in the very near future.
February 15, 2015 issue
The last issue of
Banner Elk Magazine
There comes a time in life when you wake up one morning and realize that you can do anything you want to do and don't have to account to anyone or anything.
At that point you can enjoy financial independence and no longer have to be concerned with money or the pursuit of money.
When you wake up on that glorious day you don't have to be anywhere you don't want to be and you don't have to put up with negativity .... the negative part of the world in which we live and those negative people among us who choose to produce that negative side for their own, selfish reasons.
On that morning you realize once again that family, friends and good health are the most important things in your life.
Also on that day you become excited about the possibilities the future brings. A bubble of excitement overwhelms you as you begin to think about what lies ahead.
The possibilities are endless even if it is only to play golf everyday or write a blog about something that will be of benefit to people or just because you like doing it. Most daily readers of Banner Elk Magazine know exactly what I am talking about here.
In my case I chose to share with people all over the world a little tourist town in the amazing mountains of Western North Carolina - The One Stoplight Town, Banner Elk.
Banner Elk Magazine is beyond a doubt the most fulfilling work I have ever done in my 48-year career as the owner of four magazines and five newspapers, and as the owner of a advertising, marketing and public relations company since I was 23 years old.
Most gratifying was that I felt the daily online magazine was making a difference by bringing more visitors here (tourism is up in Banner Elk) and recognizing the full-time residents and summer residents for their good deeds.
I have found that most folks in town do what they do and don't need or expect recognition, but it sure made me feel good to tell readers in 29 states and 17 countries about their good work and, most importantly, about their causes.
I have never witnessed such profound love for community as I have found in Banner Elk. As an example, a person giving $25 of hard-earned money to help feed the poor of Avery County is more from the heart than a million dollar donation which in part is a income tax write off.
The number of people who complimented my work in person and those who emailed in support of my work over the past three years has been incredible and all are in a scrapbook that I will always covet.
There have been days along the way toward more than 800 consecutive Monday through Friday issues that I opened up and read my "compliments" file to give me a boost!
But, now it is time for me to move into yet another phase of life. There are so many things I want to do and even though I really don't like the ring of "bucket list" I do have one that I would like to share even though they are not in order of importance.
1. Hike the Appalachian Trail. I can jump onto it nearby at Roan Mountain. Might be a mile or 1,000 miles, but I want to be able to say that I did it.
2. Drive over a number of weeks the full length of the fabulous Blue Ridge Parkway stopping along the way to camp, take in all the beauty and meet the amazing people who are part of the fabric of our great country.
3. Get back into woodworking and create and produce things that can be enjoyed for a lifetime.
4. Buy a "fixer upper" and personally turn it into a showpiece worthy of airing on HGTV. It would also include creation of landscaping, a hobby of mine or years.
5. Stay two weeks at Christmas time (again) at The Plaza in Manhattan and learn, for the first time, how to ice skate.
6. Continue training my Golden Retriever, Sugar, to catch a ball thrown 40-feet in the air more than 10 consecutive times (his record to date). Also train Sugar to become a Frisbee champion.
7. Go to at least a few more Super Bowl, NCAA and NBA championship games. Among the hundreds of games I have attended the most memorable was when I saw Bill Russell versus Wilt Chamberlain in the old Cow Palace in San Francisco. To me there is nothing more exciting than to see great athletes in action.
8. I was fortunate as a kid to visit every state in the union by the time I was 16 except for Maine so I would like to go there. I think I have seen every major scenic attraction in the country with the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone National Park being the most spectacular along with the Space Needle in Seattle where I grew up. But, then again, the Grand Tetons, the Painted Desert, the Mar-a-Lago Club, Sears Tower ... the list goes on and on.
9. More hands on in providing for the less fortunate - food, shelter, clothing, education. I know these folks and I have great compassion for them as during the winter they have to decide which to pay - the heating bill or groceries.
10. Continue my love of photography and taking at least one photograph that will be noted for the ages.
And, there are many more things that could be added to the list, but that's the core of it and I am ready to get started!
Banner Elk Magazine was a wonderful experience and I thank you for making the journey so beautifully fulfilling.
Email Ron
Sorry we missed a conversation about all this yesterday, before it hit the cloud!
After talking the other day, though, I'm not surprised that this is your next step--I just didn't think it would be quite so fast.
Again after talking the other day, I remember the look on your face, and the "glow" that accompanies a decision happily made. I'm guessing you're still glowing.
If you are interested in more conversation about anything--you know where to find us. Sleep well!
-Ann Swinkola
Secretary of the Kiwanis Club of Banner Elk
I'm not surprised to hear that you have received "an avalanche of emails" expressing thanks and admiration for you and your work with BEM.
Many, many people have gotten to see your soul through your daily expressions of joy and love for Banner Elk, its people and its beauty. I, for one, would start to look at my inbox about 11:30 am each weekday in hopes of finding the new edition.
-Jim Swinkola
A fellow Kiwanian and retired CEO of Grandfather Home for Children in Banner Elk.
February 15, 2015 - The last issue of Banner Elk Magazine


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A SENIOR Labour councillor has defended cuts in his department.
Cllr Nick Peel, executive member for environmental services at Bolton Council, said it was necessary to cut his budget to protect other services.
About £3.4 million is expected to be slashed from the department's budget for 2014 to 2015, as the council looks to save a total of £21.7 million. In a draft budget to be approved next month, cost-cutting may include scrapping the graffiti team, scaling back grass cutting teams and reducing the provision of play areas, bowling greens and sports pitches.
Cllr Peel said it was necessary to make tough decisions to protect the more vital services.
He added: "The Labour group's priorities are protecting the most in society and trying tso stimulate the local economy.
"It's fair to say some departments have been hit harder. We're not going to cut services for children to protect street cleaning and maintenance of parks. It's a strategy the whole Labour Party supports."

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Random Stuff For Sale
So short on cash, and is wondering if there is a better way to sell my stuff than through Ebay...
1) All prices are negotiable. Please contact me at niko1415(at)gmail(dot)com
2) All items are final. What you see is what you get. Please do not ask me to sell items individually
Yes, these items are also on Ebay, but I am trying to see if there is a better way to get paid, rather than waiting for ebay/paypal to release my payment
Item 1: Tomoe Mami Nendoroid and Figma [SOLD]
Condition: MISB
Asking Price: $140
Item 2: Weiss Schwarz Persona 4 Loot [SOLD]
Condition: Used
Asking Price: $60
Item 3: Weiss Schwarz Madoka Magica+GOD Trial Deck Loot [SOLD]
Condition: Used
Asking Price: $150 (sorta want $200)


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Larkin Proposal To Grant $185 K In Transportation Aid To Monroe-woodbury Schools Passes Senate
The New York State Senate has passed legislation (S.6613) sponsored by Senator Bill Larkin (R-C, Cornwall-on-Hudson) that would authorize approval of certain transportation contracts within the Monroe-Woodbury Central School District.
The legislation would allow the Monroe-Woodbury Central School District to be eligible to receive transportation aid for five of its contracts from the 2004-2005 school year that the district inadvertently omitted in its filing to the State Education Department.
"Because of the filing error, the school district stood to lose this significant amount of funding," said Senator Larkin. "Also, because of the technical nature of the education aid formula, it was necessary to create legislation to correct the oversight. I am pleased that the measure has passed the Senate and anticipate prompt action by the Assembly now."
The Monroe-Woodbury Central School District would receive $185,000 in transportation aid from the State Education Department once the contracts are finalized and the Assembly and the Governor give their approval.
The bill has been sent to the Assembly.


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2. (Zo["o]l.) An East Indian barbet ({Megalaima faber}), inhabiting the Island of Hainan. The name alludes to its note, which resembles the sounds made by a smith. [1913 Webster]
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The FAA has commissioned the first implementation of a new generation of precision runway monitor (PRM) equipment at Detroit/Wayne Airport (DTW), to permit simultaneous close parallel approaches to adjacent runways having less than 4,300 feet between their centerlines. At DTW these are Runways 21L and 22R, separated by 3,000 feet, the current lower limit. The Detroit procedures also cover simultaneous approaches to the airport's 21L and 22L, although these are 6,000 feet apart.
Currently, PRM procedures are in place at ATL, CLE, SFO and STL, but these use an earlier radar-based system that will slowly be superseded. The new system, called PRM-A, for alternative, uses Sensis's ASDE-X airport surveillance radar, supplemented by a network of the company's unmanned multilateration (MLat) stations far beyond the airport boundaries, and similar to those recently commissioned to enhance winter traffic operations into and out of Rifle and Hayden, Colo.
The ASDE-X operates as a conventional secondary surveillance radar, interrogating transponders as it rotates through the surrounding airspace, while the MLat stations triangulate once per second on every transponder response out to beyond 30 miles. The fused result of both techniques produces the extremely accurate track required for radar controllers to monitor simultaneous approaches on closely spaced parallel runways. At DTW, a dedicated controller using a specially modified screen of the Raytheon Stars radar display suite at the local Tracon monitors each individual PRM-A runway approach.
The PRM-A screens show long, rectangular no-transgression zones (NTZ), clearly marked in white outlines between the inbound localizers of each runway. A controller watching the operation on the PRM-A display screen would typically see the target aircraft blips, tagged with their individual IDs, track down the localizer centerlines in string-of-beads fashion to the runway. Occasionally an aircraft will drift off the centerline, to be corrected quickly by the crew.
If the drift continues toward the outer edge of the NTZ, the system computer will detect a potential transgression and alert the controller by turning the edges of the NTZ box from white to yellow, whereupon the controller issues a warning to the crew. Should the aircraft continue and cross into the NTZ, the outline changes from yellow to red, and the controller issues an immediate breakout command to the aircraft on the adjacent approach, since it is the one now threatened. The logic here is that the aircraft that has "blundered" into the NTZ may be having ILS, VHF com or other problems, and is assumed to be unable to respond to the controller's instructions.
The breakout phraseology is simple and unambiguous: "Traffic alert, [aircraft call sign] turn [as instructed] immediately, heading [degrees], climb/descend and maintain [altitude]." Further, the procedure stipulates that the breakout be hand flown, recognizing that an autopilot response would be slower. And while a descending breakout command on an approach would certainly sound startling, the FAA states it would be used only in the absence of other reasonable options, and in no case would it be given below minimum vectoring altitude, thereby ensuring at least 1,000 feet of obstruction clearance.
Sensis, which has provided a similar system to Australia's Sydney International airport, states that PRM-A enables more flights to land per hour for increased throughput at DTW. Industry observers believe that the system will likely become essential when increasing zoning and environmental restrictions limit the construction of new runways to inside an airport's boundaries, which will mean more closely spaced parallels in the future. As well, some specialists believe that as controllers and operators accumulate experience with PRM-A, the 3,000-foot separation limit will be gradually reduced. Here, the interesting argument is that simultaneous approaches on closely spaced runways are virtually unaffected by wake vortices, compared with those that can affect the staggered spacing on independent parallel approaches.
There are specific training requirements to fly PRM approaches, but they are not onerous. The required avionics equipment–ILS/DME, conventional transponder and dual VHF com–is already installed in virtually every corporate aircraft. (In PRM, each runway has a dedicated controller with a unique VHF frequency, to which both VHFs must be tuned.) Importantly, and contrary to some interpretations of PRM-A operations, an ADS-B transponder is not necessary.


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MILWAUKEE: Here are some tidbits from the first day of media interviews at the NCAA Tournament West Region.
• Pitt practiced at Marquette this afternoon before heading over to Bradley Center to meet the media for the first time. After a 40-minute news conference, Pitt held a "practice" at Bradley Center that was open to the public.
Jermaine Dixon, Gary McGhee, Brad Wanamaker and Gilbert Brown spoke to reporters, followed by head coach Jamie Dixon.
Here are some assorted quotes from the players:
Gilbert Brown – ** "The scoring hasn't been consistent, but I think the hard work and effort has been consistent."
** "When it comes to teams setting up a defense to slow down Ashton, (we have) to help and create and just alleviate some of the pressure that's on him."
Brad Wanamaker – ** "We just want to get better and continue to play good as a team and go out there and show that we are capable of being here."
Jermaine Dixon – ** "People say you're only as good as winning a national title, so people do get spoiled with us just getting to the Sweet 16. This year we're going to try to make a run and get as far as we can go."
Gary McGhee – ** "We're kind of like the pro basketball team of our city. And that's something great for us."
• When a reporter from Chicago asked Pitt coach Jamie Dixon about the DePaul opening, Dixon, accustomed to such queries, gave his standard answer.
"We don't talk about other jobs," Dixon said. "It's just the easiest way to handle it."
Chicago media outlets reported Wednesday that Dixon was on the top of DePaul's wish list. Dixon's late sister, Maggie, worked as an assistant women's basketball coach at DePaul and he remains close to DePaul athletic director Jean Lenti Ponsetto.
• Dixon was looking forward to seeing some old friends from one of his former employers, Cal-Santa Barbara. The No. 15 seed Gauchos will play No. 2 seed Ohio State on Friday night. Dixon worked as a graduate assistant coach on Jerry Pimm's staff in 1991-92. Ben Howland was an assistant coach on the staff.
• Pitt players, coaches and administrators – athletic director Steve Pederson among them — were glued to the televisions outside the interview area Thursday afternoon at Bradley Center watching Robert Morris and former Panther assistant Mike Rice nearly upset No. 2 seed and Big East rival Villanova. While they didn't seem to have a vested rooting interest, they were certainly enraptured by the action.
Dixon said early-round upsets – or near-misses – can provide valuable teaching lessons to higher seeded teams.
"You always know that every team out here is good and our guys are well aware of that," Dixon said.
•Oakland coach Greg Kampe remains irked that his team, despite an 11-game winning streak and an RPI of 51, received a No. 14 seed.
"I think our league gets crapped on, yeah," he said. "I think it's not warranted. I think the basketball in our league is really good."
Until March Madness arrives, at least. Discounting play-in games, the Summit League is 0-for-11 since Valparaiso reached the Sweet 16 in 1998.
• Sophomore forward Nasir Robinson said Pitt's season should be considered a success regardless of what happens against No. 14 seed Oakland on Friday. The Panthers, picked ninth in the Big East, reached the NCAA Tournament for the ninth year in a row and earned a No. 3 seed.
"I definitely would look at it as a successful season," he said. "We had a lot of people doubting us at the beginning of the year. We came out and did our best. If we end up losing the first game, I would not put my head down. We played hard and we just came up short."
When asked if he would be content with a one-and-done, Robinson quickly said, "No."
• Pitt center Gary McGhee was a good student last season, watching DeJuan Blair play well against taller shot-blockers such as Hasheem Thabeet. McGhee will face one of the nation's leading shot blockers, Oakland 6-foot-11 junior center Keith Benson. McGhee said he will try to do what Blair did – attack the shot-blocker, get into him and move him off-balance.
"Go through the chin," McGhee said. "That's what I'm going to try to do."


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Photo gallery: MONROVIA FOOTBALL PRACTICE
The Monrovia High School football team's embarrassment of riches continues.
The running back position was supposed to be an area of concern for the Wildcats this season after graduating leading rusher Marquise Bias in June. That worry didn't even last until spring ball thanks to the transfer of Covina leading rusher Gevontray Ainsworth, who figured to be in a battle with only Jacob Bueno for the starting job this fall.
Well, you can add another name to the fray and he could be the best of all three. Darrione Jones, a junior who didn't play last season but was the leading rusher on the Wildcats' freshman team two years ago, has been turning heads thus far in practice and may play his way into a big role in this year's offense.
"It's possible," Monrovia coach Ryan Maddox said when asked if Jones could end up being the starter. "It's just a matter of if we've got multiple players who are good we will find some sets and formations where we can get those kids on the field."
Calling the running game an area of concern is true nitpicking. Yes, the leading rusher has to be replaced, but Ainsworth ran for more than 1,000 yards last season for CIF-SS semifinalist Covina. Given how loaded Monrovia is everywhere else on offense, sweating the running game happens by default.
Maddox said that senior quarterback Blake Heyworth is considerably better than what he was at this point last season, which is scary considering Heyworth threw for 2,377 yards and 25 touchdowns in 2011.
"With Blake returning, more can be put on his plate," Maddox said. "He's a world better than last year and we thought he was pretty dang good last year. With his experience and ability to get the ball out of his hands, it's pretty incredible."
The Wildcats open the season on Aug. 31 against upper-division Ayala, which plays in the Sierra League and Inland Division. The game is part of Maddox's attempt to beef up Monrovia's nonleague schedule. The Wildcats will play four upper-division teams during its nonleague schedule, culminating with arguably the game of the year in the Star-News area on Sept.28 at St. Francis.
"I would say it's a better start than last year," Maddox said of his team's attitude in practice. "It's just because of the senior leadership. They're just such a phenomenal group. I've never had a group of kids like this. They're high character and leaders. They're out there working when we're not.
"So far, there's been no motivational issues. They're out there busting their butts and working hard."


text: king of the mountain by .phase published on 2013-01-02T09:30:37Z its been a hot minute. damn. well this is the first beat ive dropped since i got my new maschine mk2. hope you all enjoy and happy new years. cant wait to see what 2013 has to offer beat headz. stay up! im back. Genre topoftheish Comment by Uncle Matty Excellent! 2013/04/29 12:13:05 +0000 Comment by Uncle Matty This reminds me of like an early kanye production like summit off the blueprint or something! Great work!! 2013/04/29 12:12:38 +0000 Comment by Sr.Beta-Alfa :p 2013/02/19 18:37:23 +0000 Comment by J Bless Same sample as ONRA? 2013/01/18 14:30:30 +0000 Comment by J Bless Smoothin. Cruisin. Makes me want to pick up a Promethazine cup and start oozing. 2013/01/18 14:29:57 +0000 Comment by KDiscipline haha...oooh shiit 2013/01/17 16:00:14 +0000 Comment by Flow Patrol goddamn phase. Dl'ed. 2013/01/06 20:11:48 +0000 Comment by .phase @rioberto: haha thanks man, i really appreciate that! be easy son. 2013/01/06 05:08:54 +0000 Comment by .phase @brockberrigan: thanks brock! how've you been doing homie? 2013/01/06 05:05:02 +0000 Comment by Brock Berrigan dopeness. those vocal bits are great 2013/01/04 21:32:43 +0000 Comment by RIO.BERTO Sounds so soulful DON'T YOU AGREE? ;] Why beats like that have no vocals yet? It's a crime.. 2013/01/04 18:39:32 +0000 Comment by .phase @sundaysample: thanks as always homie. really appreciate that! 2013/01/03 11:06:49 +0000 Comment by .phase @disturbance-music-1: thanks man! i really appreciate you staying up and peeping the newest blap! 2013/01/03 11:06:35 +0000 Comment by .phase @afob: thanks man, i actually was hoping that my timing was on. working with the maschine mk2 from using the MPD 26 for 2 years is a pretty interesting change haha. 2013/01/03 11:06:17 +0000 Comment by .phase @sundaysample: preciate! good looking out man! 2013/01/03 11:05:43 +0000 Comment by .phase @sid-juneau: haha, thanks man. funny ass chop"sticks" 2013/01/03 11:05:25 +0000 Comment by .phase @daubster: words words. 2013/01/03 11:05:13 +0000 Comment by .phase @sundaysample: props shun. 2013/01/03 11:05:01 +0000 Comment by .phase @phreakdaprof: thanks man, victory blaps! 2013 lets go! 2013/01/03 11:04:52 +0000 Comment by .phase @rxn-1: mad appreciation man! sorry ive been gone for a while. thanks for staying up! mad love! 2013/01/03 11:04:42 +0000 Comment by .phase @afob: working on those deadlifts too shun. good lookin out. 2013/01/03 11:04:24 +0000 Comment by .phase @sundaysample: words! 2013/01/03 11:04:07 +0000 Comment by .phase @sundaysample: thanks as always ruby, im back homie. 2013/01/03 11:04:04 +0000 Comment by .phase @yeadoyou: mad appreciation homie. 2013/01/03 11:00:46 +0000 Comment by .phase @the-controller-3: thanks tons fam! 2013/01/03 11:00:33 +0000 Comment by yeadoyou Niiiiice!!! 2013/01/02 20:58:05 +0000 Comment by Arm Fall Off Labs Perfectly timed breakdown. 2013/01/02 20:24:28 +0000 Comment by Arm Fall Off Labs Heavyweight 2013/01/02 20:23:16 +0000 Comment by Disturbance This is dope man. Good to see you dropping a beat, looking forward to more. 2013/01/02 19:33:40 +0000 Comment by phreakdaprof sounds great, good feelings!! 2013/01/02 19:22:00 +0000


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Home Plan Detail
Tall Rear Views
Plan ID Number: DC-007
Designed by: Debra Coleman
Passive Solar Designs
Square FootageTotal living area: 1,713
Main Level:1,713
Footprint: 60' 0" W x 32' 0" D
RoomsBedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2.0
Master suite: Main Floor
AttributesLevels: 1
Parking: Garage
Number of car stalls: 2
House Height: 22' 6"
Ceiling Heights:
Main level 9' 0" Vaulted Ceilings in the:
- Passive Solar
- SIP's Adaptable
- Fireplace
- Large Great Room
- Spacious Laundry
- Pet Room
As you step into the foyer space your eyes are drawn to and through the great room to the rear patio and the views beyond it. This open living space has a dramatic 12' ceiling, and the windows and glazed doors at the far end of the room are topped by half–circles of glass that rise almost to the ceiling. The dining area has a view to the front, and the great room has a built–in media center and fireplace on a wall that faces the kitchen and nook.
The kitchen is separated from the great room and dining area by a peninsula with three sides. Two sides have a raised counter on the outer edge for casual dining and serving, and the sinks are positioned in the center section. The ceiling is set at 9' (as are all the remaining rooms in the house), and the breakfast nook next to it is filled with light from bay windows. Arches where the ceiling drops from 12' to 9' help to visually separate the kitchen from the great room.
A short hallway off the dining area leads past the kitchen and the laundry room – that includes a pet room and access to the two–car garage – on the way to two bedrooms and the bath they share. Bedroom 2 has direct access to the rear patio. And the garage has room for a storage nook, a trio of sinks, and stairs that access attic storage space.
The left side of the house is devoted to the master suite. Four windows provide light and views in the bedroom, and the bath area has two sinks, a private toilet, both a tub and a separate shower, and a walk–in closet.
Floor Plans
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Boeing's S.C. plant finishes first 787 Dreamliner
Updated 2:23 pm, Friday, April 27, 2012
Boeing Friday rolled out the first 787 Dreamliner from its second 787 assembly line, in North Charleston, S.C.
The first South Carolina-built 787, for Air India, says "Made with pride in South Carolina" on the side, under an image of a palmetto. Boeing has set up a special website.
"Today I welcome the South Carolina team into a small and elite fraternity – a fraternity of workers who have built one of the most complex machines in the world – a commercial airplane," Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Jim Albaugh told a crowd of nearly 7,000 employees and guests, according to Boeing.
The 787 is the first commercial airplane Boeing has produced in the Southeastern United States. It will now go to the South Carolina flight line for systems checks and engine runs in advance of taxi testing and first flight. It is scheduled for delivery in the middle of this year.
"This team has shown that we can build airplanes in South Carolina that meet the high Boeing quality standards, and do so with an exceptional workplace safety record," said Jack Jones, Boeing South Carolina vice president and general manager. "We'll celebrate today, and tomorrow we begin the process of getting the airplane ready for delivery to our Air India customer."
Boeing decided to build the South Carolina line in 2009, after failing to reach a deal with union Machinists to put the line next to the first one in the company's Everett, Wash., widebody plant.
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Acting on a complaint by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, the National Labor Relations Board charged last year that Boeing's decision ammounted to illegal retalliation for past strikes in Everett. But the NLRB moved to dismiss the case at the union's behest after Machinists approved a new contract deal with Boeing.
Boeing's South Carolina site also fabricates, integrates and assembles the 787's midbody and aftbody fuselage sections, for the final assembly lines in Charleston and Everett. The Charleston line is scheduled to produce four 787s a month by the end of 2013, contributing to Boeing's total production goal of 10 787s a month.
Read more aerospace news. Visit seattlepi.com's home page for more Seattle news.


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Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) announced today that it has been named "Best Sukuk Arranger" and "Best Private Bank" at the 2012 Islamic Business & Finance Awards, a leading event for the global Islamic financial community. The awards were received by Dr. Adnan Chilwan, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, DIB and reflect the bank's sustained focus on playing a vital role in the nation's economy.
Speaking at the awards ceremony, Dr. Adnan Chilwan, said: "From handling the issuance of Islamic bonds for organisations that are integral to the UAE economy, to providing exclusive and unmatched private banking services for our high net-worth customers, we continue to innovate and set higher benchmarks for the Islamic finance sector. DIB has been a pioneer in Sukuk issuance and Islamic banking products and services, in general, and we are very pleased to receive these awards for continuing to provide the best Shariah-compliant alternatives to conventional banking services on the market today. We take pride in leading from the front, and look forward to continued success for years to come."
Over the past year, DIB has been involved in several benchmark Sukuk transactions including Jebel Ali Free Zone's US$650 million 7 year Islamic bond, Government of Dubai's US$1.25 billion Dual Tranche 5 year and 10 year Sukuk, Majid Al Futtaim's US$400 million 5 year debut Sukuk issuance, Emaar's US$500 million 7 year Sukuk and DIB's own US$500 million 5 year issue.
DIB also won the "Best Private Bank" award for Wajaha, an invitation-only wealth management service that offers sophisticated Islamic banking products and services at exclusive banking centres to high net-worth customers.
Now in its seventh year, the annual Islamic Business & Finance Awards event is sponsored by Islamic Business & Finance magazine and brings together more than 300 senior Islamic bankers from across the Middle East, Europe, the Americas, Africa and Asia to recognise the best in Shariah-compliant banking services.
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I'm about ready for 2015, but I've had to give it some thought. A little more than other years.
Could be that there are so many choices?
My 2015 Goals spread to the left comes from Pocketful of Vintage on YouTube. I admit my layout here is nowhere near as fancy and pretty, but I wanted to copy the idea, 12 months of goals that I can open my planner and see throughout the year. I had to sit and meditate a while to figure out my goals.
I might mention here that my Fauxdori, which I made with the help of my talented husband Gary, is a personal size, measuring 4 x 7 closed, or 8 x 7 inches open, which takes Personal Size inserts, with a little bit of craftiness. The regular size Midori is just too big for me, and I love the MTNs so much more than ring-bound binders. At least for now.
The largest portion of my goals for 2015 is devoted to projects, especially writing. Now that I've finished the first book, I'm itching to finish another. What a rush that is.
So an important next booklet in my Fauxdori, or what I like to call my "Farmdori," is my Project section.
I use grid paper for the project plans.
I don't want a separate project planner, because I'm a one-book kind of a gal. It all has to be in the one book I carry around everywhere I go. I admit it's hard to keep a tidy and slim book if that's the case, so I'm constantly weeding out, at least once a week. I can't live with bulging at the seams. I lose focus.
I tried the DIYFish Small Projects insert, actually twice, and it was the first Fish insert I ever used. I also tried other project planners over the years, and nothing works for me like just a listing of my ideas, a place to flesh out those ideas, and a box to check after I've finished that particular project.
My next section is just a notebook for copying interesting things, notes, etc. I guess this is my Commonplace Book. It's plain white paper
Since I use a personal size Dori, I print out DIYFish personal sized calendars and charts, which brings me to my next planner section, Version 2.2 with Day on 2 Pages, which I've been using since it was introduced, and before that I used V. 2.1 with the same layout. I've become addicted to the fold-out calendar and charts. This just works for me like nothing else ever has.
This brings me to my next booklet, my DIYFish 2015 Yearly Planner, and the undated Amazing Life monthly calendars printed in gray scale, right before my current month fold-out, charts, and dailies.
But I leave the sides of the inserts as is, because one of those ends is going to slip through the booklet. Once I determine which side is going to slide through, I cut the excess paper from the other side and either washi or tape it to the slide-through end, leaving the calendar fold-out the way it's supposed to work.
The 2015 Yearly insert I simply folded in thirds as marked and attached an elastic over one of the folds
That brings me to what I "think" I have decided on for my current month with charts and fold-outs. I'm veering away just a bit from the V2.2 to V3 S2:
I like the horizontal calendar a lot, and I am also liking the week on 1 page probably better than the V2.2 weekly,which I never thought I'd hear myself say.
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Every day I move the Today marker and the Week on One Page with the Chart on the right.
Any questions, I will try to help. I realize it might appear as a little mixed up, but it really does work.
I am waiting a bit more to make sure I want to keep the V3 before committing to the year.
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This article was published 2/1/2013 (1692 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
The RCMP had to use a Taser to subdue a patient who had become violent at the Russell Health Centre on Tuesday.
At about 5 p.m., police were called to the health centre after a 43-year-old male patient had threatened other patients and staff, the RCMP said Wednesday in a release.
The man was receiving treatment from a doctor and at least two nurses for injuries sustained in a morning snowmobile crash, but he became violent and assaulted them, police said.
He also assaulted a young girl, chased a young boy down the hallway and threatened other patients, the release said.
His violence continued when the RCMP arrived, resulting in an officer using a conducted energy weapon, more commonly known by its trade name, a Taser. The man was subdued but not injured by the weapon, the RCMP said.
Substance abuse is considered a contributing factor in the assaults, police said.
Charges are pending against a 43-year-old man from Waywayseecappo. He is in police custody.


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Bizarro Totoro by Bobby Chiu.
And a few more links:
1. Samantha from Bewitched paper doll and Bender from Futurama amigurumi. Both via.
2. I gave up on it for good before Christmas, but apparently Heroes still sucks.
3. You might recall, nearly a year ago, several hostages who had been held prisoner for years in Columbia were rescued. The American prisoners have a new book claiming that fellow prisoner and Colombian politician Ingrid Betancourt was a real life King Rat.
4. The most unusual secret ingredient on Iron Chef, ever.
*Previously: Matt Groening's Hellboy.
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Not done w it just got it picked up waiting on ordered parts quadrail angled fore grip and flashlight
More info? Specs?
Heck man I dunno my buddy hooked me up I can't tell u much about it I'm a rookie to start off with
Well your next one, and there usually is, make sure you "have it your way"!
How does she shoot?
I'm sure ill build another.. this is kinda a learning thing for me.... And it shoots great I just put Mueller scope on it 3-9 magnification it hasent been sighted in left to right its good but off up and down... I have 3 kids so I have to find time to site it then ill b getting closer still need a fore grip sling and maybe a couple other things
Well be sure you read the Tikki Sticky, the AR Primer. Might as well live up to your screen name. You're no Chuck Connors yet! :D
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The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] will showcase its broad range of defense capabilities with people, products and services – and an expanded presence - at the eighth International Defense Exhibition (IDEX) in Abu Dhabi, UAE."IDEX is the pre-eminent defence trade show for the region and our increased presence and investment underline the importance of the event for us," said Jeff Johnson, vice president Middle East Business Development – Boeing Integrated Defense Systems. "We have a long history of business relationships across the region and we look forward to continue growing our footprint by providing strong support to our partners, customers and suppliers."Boeing will exhibit its military platforms, products and services through graphic panels, plasma screens and product models offering visitors a unique opportunity to experience Chinook technology simulation and virtual interactive displays showcasing Boeing's leading systems and products.Through its Integrated Defense Systems unit, Boeing meets the enduring needs of its Middle East customers and provides capability-based solutions supporting their rapidly evolving requirements. This strategy includes partnerships with local industry in order to bring products and services closer to the customer.A unit of The Boeing Company, Boeing Integrated Defense Systems is one of the world's largest space and defense businesses. Headquartered in St. Louis, Boeing Integrated Defense Systems is a $32.4 billion business. It provides network-centric system solutions to its global military, government and commercial customers. It is a leading provider of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance systems; the world's largest military aircraft manufacturer; the world's largest satellite manufacturer; a foremost developer of advanced concepts and technologies; a leading provider of space-based communications; the primary systems integrator for U.S. missile defense and Department of Homeland Security; NASA's largest contractor; and a global leader in sustainment solutions and launch services.
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Michael Stone – the estranged husband of The Big Bang Theory actress Mayim Bialik – was seen enjoying the day with their two sons Miles, 7, and Fred, 4, in Los Angeles, Calif. on Sunday (November 24).
The 36-year-old actress recently came forth with the news the the couple have decided to divorce due to "irreconcilable differences."
"After much consideration and soul-searching, Michael and I have arrived at the decision to divorce due to 'Irreconcilable Differences,'" Mayim shares."Divorce is terribly sad, painful and incomprehensible for children. It is not something we have decided lightly."
"The hands-on style of parenting we practice played no role in the changes that led to this decision; relationships are complicated no matter what style of parenting you choose," she says. "The main priority for us now is to make the transition to two loving homes as smooth and painless as possible. Our sons deserve parents committed to their growth and health and that's what we are focusing on. Our privacy has always been important and is even more so now, and we thank you in advance for respecting it as we negotiate this new terrain."View Slideshow »»


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An Oregon bakery owner, Pam Regentin of Fleur Cakes, has refused to make a wedding cake for two brides-to-be, Erin Hanson and Katie Pugh, soley because they are gay.
"I mentioned Erin in passing," said Pugh of her future wife, "And said a 'she' in passing too, in the email. A few days later she called back… and verified it was a same-sex marriage." That's when Regentin refused to bake the wedding cake the couple had requested, with a lovely, "Not from my kitchen." When pressed by a local reporter, Regentin stated, "I believe I have the liberty to live by my principles."
I am with you on the judging. I JUDGE THEM. I am judging them up one
side and down the other. Fuck them and their bigotry. Fuck them right in
the ear.
That said, I don't think private, small businesses
(meaning too few employees to be covered by EOE laws) should be legally
compelled to serve any customers. Let them discriminate. Let them
discriminate and tell the fucking WORLD about how much they suck.
Legally compelling them to serve customers won't fix the problem. sane
and reasonable people coming together to say "We don't like you and we
are not buying any of what you are selling. Cake or religion." sends a
bigger message.
Typical libertarian argument isn't it? Social pressure and the free hand of the market will supposedly be enough to end bigotry. The problem with this of course is that North America is a homophobic and cissexist society. As long as straight, cisgender people continue to benefit from our privilege in droves, there will be no real incentive for change. You cannot shame someone into conforming in this way because their privilege buoys their bigotry.
Legally compelling business owners to serve the public won't change how they feel about marginalized people over night but it will mean that marginalized people will face less discrimination when they are forced to interact with the outside world. There should never be an exception to equality under the law and if you give these business an inch, you better believe they are going to take a mile.
Some people simply need to face a cost for their bigotry and by making it expensive for them to discriminate in this fashion, you will force a change that no amount of social pressure can accomplish. The bottom line is that these people went into business to earn a living and if that living if placed in jeopardy, they will have no choice but to either conform to social norms or face extinction. The very idea that we should even tolerate one space where people can be bigoted is absolutely ridiculous.
Rights for marginalized people must be established under the law because the tyranny of the majority will never allow for true equality. Not only must these laws be established, they must be vigorously defended because rights are always under challenge, look at Roe V Wade for instance. Even with these laws on the books, people continue to oppress and discriminate, so imagine how much worse things would be without even these minimal protections under the law. I am not old enough to have lived through Jim Crow but I know enough to understand that being subjected to second class treatment is damaging to the soul. No person should ever have to go through that for the sake of someone else's addiction to power and privilege.


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The last round of talks will be over in two weeks. Israel will either be satisfied or will have decided to attack Iran's nuclear program. Since the UK has already signaled that Iran having a civilian program will be OK and Israel opposes that, expect the Israeli attack. Iran then counterattacks the US forces in the Gulf, as happened in the 80s. Congress will then declare war on Iran. Netanyahu is the only wild card in the timing.
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This first volume contains stories, tales and legends from Turkey, Romania and Bukowina (Bukovina) an historical region now split between Ukraine and Romania and not to be confused with Bukowina, Poland. In this volume you will find stories of the Vampire, the Two Thieves, the Gypsy and the Priest, the Enchanted City and many more.
This book is a treasure chest of classic Gypsy Folklore, and makes fascinating reading for those interested in folklore in general, but especially for those interested in the Roma people. Francis Hindes Groome collated and prepared this collection, making only few changes and remaining true to the original stories, so to let the written story enchant us as if it were being presented in the vernacular.
In his various other works, Groome raises the point that Europe possibly owes a great deal of its folklore heritage to Gypsies, who brought tales from East to West. If this is the case, then even the most rooted of Europeans must attribute a portion of their culture to the Gypsy lifestyle. Simply stated, these stories are their stories, but in an earlier form.
So take some time out and curl up with this book. Be swept back in time to another place, where the carefree lifestyle of the Gypsy rules and the burdens of today are forgotten - albeit temporarily.
In buying this book you will have donated to the relief of the underprivileged people of Romania through the Relief Fund for Romania. This book contains graphics which has resulted in the creation of a large file.
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Language: English
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To compact or full size?
I'm a new shooter, but beside that I've always been much more attracted to the smaller guns. Not just for aesthetic appeal, but for carry and convenience purposes.
The negative side of compacts, as I see it, would be the constant reloading. But there's got to be more, right? What am I missing here...?
Shorter sight radius.
But increased convenience and carry ability.
Scott pretty much nailed it. About the only thing I have to add is for a lot of people they cannot stand not being able to put their pinky on the grip so they usually get magazines with finger extensions on them. I actually rarely use my pinky when grasping a firearm, so for me it's a positive due to the more compact size.
The absolute best best gun for you is the one you have with you when you need it!
You will hear a lot of opinions on what size, caliber, capacity, stopping power etc.
But if you don't have it with you its a moot point at best! Chances are 99.9% you will never have to pull your gun in self defense
but to be prepared for that .01% chose a weapon you'll be comfortable carrying and using if necessary.
I have a few 1911's and I do love them but 2 1/2 lbs. on your belt for 8 or 9 hrs. is a bit much these days most of the time its a Ruger LC9
or my Taurus Millennium Pro in 45 acp if 8 rounds of 9 mil. isn't enough to settle the dispute I definitely need more range time!
There may come a time when you have to defend against marauding hordes but until then there's nothing wrong with small!
As already covered for the most part...
Smaller sight radius usually equals less (or at least more difficult) precision.
Shorter grips will not fit some hands well, and grip is critical to accuracy.
Lighter weight generally makes for a less balanced gun and greater recoil.
Shorter barrels result both in greater recoil and diminished velocity.
Compacts often lack the service life of full-frames and aren't always designed to handle "full-house" loads.
Many compacts aren't fun high volume shooters at the range.
There are always exceptions, but the points above are true more often than not.
I have a Glock 36 and an XD 45 compact. The G36 with 7 rounds of 230 grn 45 ACP weighs 27 oz. The XD with 11 rounds of 230 grn 45 ACP weighs 36 oz. The XD is easier to shoot and I am more accurate with it but guess which one get carried.
I can't imagine carrying anything larger than these two, especially a loaded 45. I know the caliber does more damage, in general, but the first round struck will almost always be from the gun of the last man standing. I'm more than confident with anything 380 and up, loaded with hollows.
I definitely would want to be able to get my whole hand on it, including all my fingers.
I would want it narrow enough to conceal, and the barrel as long as possible while still concealable.
And I would want the largest calibre that I can myself handle, because I want knock-down power. First-shot knock-down power.
And and adjustable rear sight, so I could count on it if I actually had to aim for whatever reason. Such as if the perp grabbed a hostage and said "drop it or I will kill her/him." In that case I would want an accruate handgun sighted in.
I have the glock 26 with pinky extender and the glock17 extended mags with grip extenders. I do a lot of practice at the range to over come the pinky issue and recoil. My advice is shoot a bunch at your local range that can rent guns. Once you find one you like shoot it several more times to make sure.
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We booked a cruise with air through Priceline 4 days before departure. We had a confirmed reservation but the next day Carnival called and said they couldn't get the air. They said we could get air on our own or cancel the reservation without charge. I thought a confirmed reservation meant something. Has anyone else had problems with Priceline or Carnival? I am reluctant to deal with either in the future.
Wow! Never heard of anything like that before. I use priceline for hotels and I know if I cancel I lose my money. If you have a confirmation you should have some kind of legal recourse, I would think. Good luck!
I have not heard of anything like that cruise-related, but I have had friends book hotel rooms through Priceline and then show up to the hotel to find out there is no room at the inn. (http://cruise-chat.com/groupee_commo...n_rolleyes.gif) In both instances, Priceline moved them to a different hotel. And, in both instances, the hotels were supposedly not as good as what they had originally booked. I don't know if they really had any recourse since they did get a room for the same price.
You mentioned that you were leary of dealing with Priceline or Carnival again. I would be leary of the Priceline thing, but not Carnival. The cruise was a service being offered by a 3rd party, not by the cruiseline, so I wouldn't really blame Carnival in this instance. . . .
It was Carnival air/sea that cancelled it.
Air reservations booked through the cruise line are often on a "request" basis until confirmed by the airline, which usually happens about a month before the sailing, but only for those passengers who have booked by that time. Considering your booking was last-minute, I'm not surprised that Carnival was unable to get approval from the airline for your seats. You were, however, confirmed on the ship. Carnival has been fair with you, offering to allow you to cancel (with full refund, if I read your message right) if you are unable to book your own flights. Sorry you missed out on your cruise; perhaps next time you can consider booking at least several months in advance.
Also a good reason to use a Travel Agent. A Travel Agent probably would have told you at time of booking that seats had to be confirmed. Especially booking so late.
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Companies that are looking for ways to attract, retain and motivate their younger workers need to make sure they can keep these individuals on staff once the economic recovery is over.
According to a survey which questioned 1,147 individuals born between 1980 and 1989 conducted last spring by SBR Consulting, an employee retention consulting firm based in Charlotte, N.C., 70% of those surveyed said that they are likely to look for a new job once the economy and job market improve. In addition, 48% say that they are doing a job that they do not want to be in and 37% say that they do not trust big businesses.
"This doesn't mean that 70% of your younger employees are going to get up one day and walk out the door," says Stacey Randall, the founder of SBR Consulting. However, simply wanting to leave a job or company has important implications for ongoing employee productivity and long-term employee retention.
Surviving the recession caused many companies to make significant changes within their workforces, including layoffs, benefit cutbacks, increasing workloads, and so on. How well a company has managed these changes and their impact on employees has a significant impact on the workplace and the bottom line. For example, poorly managed layoffs of any size can damage morale and leave remaining employees overworked and burned out.
When this happens, companies don't necessarily face a mass exodus, but lower energy and morale among workers and, eventually, higher turnover. "The effect is more subtle when people are unhappy where they are," says Randall. "It can have a ripple effect on a company's standing as a good place to work and its reputation in the hiring marketplace." If turnover does creep up, current and prospective employees can start wondering if something is wrong.
Randall also notes that this generation—the so-called Millennials—is still shaping its attitudes and perceptions about their work lives. For example, thanks to the recession and the layoffs it generated, she predicts that younger workers, even recent college graduates, will start asking for information about severance pay and policies during job interviews. "No one from Generation X would ever have asked about severance policy or tried to truly understand what happens during a layoff in the middle of a job interview," she says. "However, Millennials are already learning some hard business truths." Employers need to be ready to deal with that mindset.
"It's important for companies to recognize what'ss different about this generation," she says. "Their connectedness to their social networks and technology is a way to share their experiences with specific companies." For companies, this can work both ways. Much has been said about employers mining Facebook and other online data and information to evaluate prospective employees. That approach also works with the other way as younger job seekers use social media and other online information to evaluate prospective employers.


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Mrs Bertram Frank Dean (Eva Georgette "Ettie" Light), was born 18 May 1879. In 1912 she was 32 and married to Bertram Frank Dean, who was eight years her junior, and had two children: Bertram Vere, 2, and Elizabeth Gladys "Millvina", two-months-old. She and her husband ran a public house in London.
The Deans boarded the Titanic at Southampton as third class passengers. EttieÂ's parents came down to the dock to see them off on a horse-and-trap.
While at sea Ettie wrote a postcard to her parents which she posted at Queenstown; it read:
Dear Mother Just a card to say we are enjoying ourselves fine up to now. Little baby was very restless. With best love, Ettie.
On the night of the sinking Ettie was awoken by her husband who said that he felt a crash. He went on deck and returned, telling her to get the children, and herself, dressed-up warmly. The family headed towards the lifeboats.
It is not clear which lifeboat the Deans escaped in, but there are several suggestions1. Ettie apparently lost track of her son when she finally got into a lifeboat, but was allayed by the idea that her husband was still on board the Titanic to look for him and go with him in a later lifeboat. Her husband had promised that he would see her later. She was finally reunited with her son Bertram on board the Carpathia, but lost her husband in the sinking.
Upon her arrival in New York aboard the Carpathia she and her children were sent to hospital to recuperate. They returned to England aboard the Adriatic, having lost all hopes of starting a new life in Kansas. Ettie went to live with her parents in the New Forest, near Southampton. She received £40 from an Emergency Relief Fund and a pension of 23 shillings per week for the care of her children until they were eighteen.
Ettie remarried in 1920 to Leonard Burden, her parents' farm vet, and she enjoyed a happy marriage.
Ettie Burden (late Dean, née Light) died on 16 September 1975, aged 96.
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Western Daily Mercury (1912)
Cameron Bell, Northern Ireland
Phillip Gowan, USA
Brian Ticehurst, UK
- Sources differ over which lifeboat the Deans were rescued in. One story suggests that Bertram wandered off into the crowd and was eventually placed in a different boat than his mother and sister (possibly lifeboat 13). Alternatively it has been suggested that Ettie and Milvena, and possibly Bertram as well were all in fact rescued in either 10, 13, or Collapsible C. These propositions are founded on Ettie's claim that there was a "Chinaman" in her lifeboat, who was not well-received by the female occupants who had to leave their husbands behind. Apparently several of the women were inclined to throw him overboard, but they thought better of it. Ettie also recalled a hysterical woman who was sobbing, not for her husband but for her feather bed!
References and SourcesGeneral Register Office Certificate of Death
Donald Hyslop, Alastair Forsyth and Sheila Jemima (1997) Titanic Voices: Memories from the Fateful Voyage, Sutton Publishing, Southampton City Council. ISBN 0 7509 1436


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Walton-le-Dale is a large village in the Borough of South Ribble, in Lancashire, England. It lies on the south bank of the River Ribble, directly south of the city of Preston, and is adjacent to Bamber Bridge.
In the 19th century and before, Walton-Le-Dale was a township and chapelry in the ancient parish of Blackburn and a part of the hundred of Blackburnshire. It became part of the Preston Poor Law Union, formed in 1837, which took responsibility for the administration and funding of the Poor Law and built a workhouse in that area. It was also a sub-district of the Preston Registration District. In 1894 it was made into an urban district with four wards including Bamber Bridge. The urban district became part of the Borough of South Ribble district municipality in 1974.
During the Industrial Revolution there were four cotton mills, including Flats Mills belonging to William Calvert which employed 400 workers and James Livesey and Son's Moon Mill employing 130 workers. There was a cotton printing business and in 1800 Robert Whittaker established an iron foundry.
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The call from the Ivory Tower just wasn't strong enough to stop media mogul Rupert Murdoch from buying Dow Jones & Company. But, it came really close.
"Murdoch also said the media's harsh coverage of him during negotiations with the Bancroft family, which controls Dow Jones, almost squashed the deal," wrote New York Post reporter Peter Lauria in the August 9 New York Post.
From the time negotiations were made public in April until the time the deal was announced on August 1, Murdoch took cheap shot after cheap shot by many of the talking heads in the media.
"I spent the better part of the past three months enduring criticism normally leveled at a genocidal tyrant," Murdoch said.
He wasn't kidding. The Los Angeles Times, in a column by Tim Rutten compared him to a tyrannical dictator on June 6. "[P]robably not quite as frightening as the day we learned Kim Jong Il has the bomb, but close ... very close."
The deal for the Wall Street Journal is believed to be an effort to improve News Corp.'s Fox Business Channel, set to launch on October 15.
"If I didn't think [Dow Jones] was such a perfect fit - with such unlimited potential to grow on its own and in tandem with News Corp.'s assets - believe me, I would have walked away."


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Short Repositioning Cruises
Hi everyone.
I find it hard to believe these would be popular, but have any of you done a short repositioning cruise? I ask this because the ship I'm on in a few months is doing a couple of those. First a three night cruise from LA to Vancouver, then a one night cruise from Vancouver to Seattle, so it can shift to its Alaska itineraries from its Hawaii ones. I can't imagine that one night one would be very popular.
I also wonder why it didn't just sail from LA to Seattle, but I guess there's some sort of regulations about that? My understanding of the Jones Act was that it was just for roundtrip cruises that a ship had to stop in a "nearby foreign port."
I haven't done a short repositioning cruise, although we've done a couple of round-trip weekend cruises. Nice for a quick fix when you don't have a lot of vacation time.
As for an LA-Seattle trip: that would not be permitted under the Passenger Services Act (sometimes referred to as Jones Act, although one addresses people and the other, cargo). The reason is because it would be, in effect, transporting passengers from one U.S. port to another -- a stop in a distant foreign port would be required to make it legal. For the same reason, the same passenger could not book the 3-night LA-Vancouver and 1-night Vancouver-Seattle back-to-back.
You're right in that a round-trip cruise need only stop in a nearby foreign port, as long as all passengers embark and disembark in the home port.
This is the best article I've seen on the PSA. The figures are outdated, but the rest remains valid to the best of my knowledge.
Which makes you wonder why they didn't just include the stop in Vancouver and make it a 4 day cruise. That would satisfy the law. How many people are going to want to do a 1 day to Seattle cruise? Then you have to get back to Vancouver to get your car!
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I know very little about machining however we have in our shop a Milltronics RH20 vert mill. When I read your note above are you saying we can get a pneumatic chuck (or part gripper) which would sit in the mill instead of the typical tool chuck??
I could fill the table with say 200 vertical bars — have the mill head pickup the bars with the pneumatic chuck – spin the part and have a fixed tool shave the side wall of the bar off??
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I posted it on facebook but didn't get much feedback. Still felt that it resonated.
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text: Julia Morris received the degree of master of arts in education from Muskingum College in August. Her research area focused on standards-based math education and its application. She earned a bachelor of science degree from Akron University with a major in elementary education for grades one through eight. Math was her area of concentration.Morris is employed at Caldwell Elementary School, where she teaches seventh and eighth grade math. She co-chairs as the Student Council adviser, and is the chairman of the Attendance Committee. She is also active with the Math Team and Leadership Committee, and is a certified SIRI instructor.She is the daughter of Jerry and Johanna Morris, and currently resides in Cambridge.


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Ryan Gosling to Produce, Star in and Direct Busby Berkeley Biopic?
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Warner Bros. is eyeing Ryan Gosling to play Busby Berkeley in its upcoming biopic. Gosling would produce the feature and is also being considered as director.
Read the original story here.
The movie will be based on Jeffrey Spivak's "Buzz: The Life and Art of Busby Berkeley".
Berkeley was a famous Hollywood director and musical choreographer. He choreographed numbers in the films Gold Diggers of 1933 and Warner Bros' 42nd Street, Footlight Parade, Fashions of 1934, In Caliente, Wonder Bar and more. His final project was MGM's Billy Rose's Jumbo in 1962.
In 1971, Berkeley directed a revival of No, No, Nanette on Broadway, starring Ruby Keeler. He also choreographed A Connecticut Yankee for Broadway in 1927 and Whoopee! in 1928.
Marc Platt, who has experience with musicals, having backed WICKED and the upcoming film adaptation of INTO THE WOODS, will also produce alongside Gosling.
Gosling's past film projects include Only God Forgives, Gangster Squad, The Place Beyond the Pines, The Ides of March, Crazy, Stupid, Love., Drive, Blue Valentine, Half Nelson, The Notebook, Remember the Titans and more.
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Author has written 4 stories for Inuyasha.
Alright, I quit.
None of the stories on this account are going to be updated anymore. I realize you've been waiting two years or more for updates but I have given up. I no longer watch Inuyasha, or TV for that matter, nor do I care what happens to these stories.
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Redistricting: What Happens Next?
April 1, 2011: The US Census Bureau must release precinct-level population data by this date.
June-Aug. 2011: As legislators work with Research & Polling to develop redistricting plans, they will also likely hold public hearings on the potential plans around the state.
September 2011: The state Legislature will most likely hold a special session to vote on redistricting plans for the US Congress, and the state House and Senate, PRC and Board of Education.
January 2012: If signed by Gov. Susana Martinez, the new plans will go into effect by the beginning of the 2012 election cycle.
January 2013: The 113th US Congress, composed of representatives from newly drawn districts around the country, meets for the first time.
One Person, One Vote?
The concept of "one person, one vote"—a key rationale for redistricting plans based on equal population among districts—arose during the 1964 US Supreme Court case Reynolds v. Sims. But as many have since pointed out, equal population doesn't necessarily translate into equal voting power because of different districts' voting behavior and turnout.
"When it takes 10 people in one House district to elect a representative and it takes 2,000 in another district, those votes do not have equal weight," Tom Warson, a former legislative analyst who helped design New Mexico's 1981 redistricting plan, tells SFR.
In 1981, many of New Mexico's precincts were still undefined so, instead of using census data to draw districts, legislators used a formula based on the number of votes cast—in effect, a measure not of warm bodies, but of actual voters.
As usual, litigation ensued. Ultimately, a federal court overturned the formula.
But Warson maintains that basing districts purely on population, without taking into account whether certain areas have, say, more children and therefore fewer voters, will elicit a new round of lawsuits after this year's redistricting process concludes.
"The weight of a vote cast in one district has to be equal to the weight of a vote cast in another district," Warson says. When populations are equalized without taking into account voting behavior, he says, "The voting turnouts vary astronomically."
Eventually, Warson says, lawyers will realize that since voter turnouts fluctuate widely among districts, one vote in a high-turnout district is essentially worth less than one vote in a low-turnout district.
"We don't know when the shoe is going to drop, but it is at some point," Warson says. "It's just such ripe territory for a huge series of lawsuits all across the country."
In New Mexico and elsewhere, courts have rejected redistricting plans based solely on voter turnout. But Warson maintains he's created a formula that takes into account both population and turnout. He has yet to disseminate it widely, since he says the need for such a formula won't be apparent until legal challenges to population-based redistricting arise.
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Does that mean the brothers are ahead?
Does that mean the brothers are ahead?
The cure for boredom is curiosity. There is no cure for curiosity. Dorothy Parker, (attributed)
And it instantly makes no difference, since "Caitey would forget her head if it wasn't attached". And so forgets their "money and stuff".Originally Posted by WrigleyDogA2;3898089;
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It's the flashback challenge...they have posters of the teams and the non-elimination legs that have to be put in order...the brothers wrote it down as they were going in prep for this challenge
The Final Challenge is tooo easy!!!
As much as I want the Cowboys to win, if the Brothers win I'm okay with that too. I just can't stand the thought of The Models winning. We would never hear the end of it.
I like that the brothers kept track of the eliminations. Smart move.
i'm so sad
At least they had the final "memory" challenge this season, I was so disappointed that they didn't have one last season.Originally Posted by CupidGuest;3898097;
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New Delhi: The latest wave of H1N1 influenza, while less virulent, has already claimed 132 lives. So far, 708 cases have been reported in India. The virus, according to the union health ministry, will continue to spread in the community without acquiring pandemic or epidemic proportions.
What is H1N1 virus?
The H1N1 influenza, also known swine flu, first appeared in 2009. The disease is called swine flu because the virus that originally affected humans came from pigs. The virus is actually a mix of genes from swine, bird, and human flu viruses. In 2009, H1N1 influenza assumed pandemic proportions with cases sweeping the globe.
What are the symptoms of H1N1 influenza?
While most symptoms are similar to regular flu, in H1N1 patients are likely to have diarrhea and vomiting. Other symptoms include ever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Pregnant women, people living with asthma and other lung disease are more at risk of severe symptoms and bad outcomes once infected. H1N1 patients are usually contagious as long as they have symptoms—usually up to seven days.
How does the virus spread?
The infection spreads by droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Those caring for H1N1 patients should use masks to cover their mouth. This will help in limiting the chances of infection spreading.
What is the treatment for H1N1 influenza?
In most cases, the patient can be treated at home. A patient should seek medical care in case of difficulty in breathing. Tamiflu or Relenza are drugs used effectively against the virus. An infected person is prescribed two capsules of Tamiflu per day for the first seven days. Once infected the patient becomes immune to the virus.
How many cases have been reported in India?
As per latest reports from the health ministry, over 700 cases have been reported in India. Prolonged winters have made it conducive for the virus to spread. Delhi and Rajasthan are amongst the most affected states with 142 cases and a death in Delhi was reported last week. In Rajasthan, the virus has claimed 11 lives and 82 cases have been reported in the past week alone.
State of the spread
The World Health Organization has declared the H1N1 pandemic over as of August 2010. In the post pandemic period, the virus is going to assume the character of seasonal influenza and will continue to spread for some years to come. The virus is now endemic in India—meaning that it is present in the community at all times but is expected to cause fewer casualties as the community grows resistance to the disease.


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Tuesday, 16 July, 2002, 13:46 GMT 14:46 UK
Radio 2 boss drops quit hint
BBC Radio 2 controller James Moir has dropped his strongest hint yet he may retire before the end of the year after seven years of success.
Since taking over in 1995, Mr Moir has turned Radio 2 into the nation's most popular station with 13 million listeners and a 15.7% audience share.
Mr Moir turned 60 - a typical BBC retirement age - in November but agreed to stay on for a year to oversee more changes.
Mr Moir told Radio Times: "I am speaking quite often to my dear friends the director general [Greg Dyke] and the director of radio [Jenny Abramsky].
"I think we've now got Radio 2 to the next stage, and it's probably right for somebody else with a fresh vision to come in and have a look at it."
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The controller has been feted for bringing in new faces like Mark Lamarr and Jonathan Ross and helping to give the station a younger demographic while retaining older listeners.
Mr Moir also runs the BBC's digital station 6music, which launched in March and specialises in new and classic rock, pop and soul music.
There has been controversy over some aspects of the way Sir Jimmy's departure was handled, but Mr Moir's reputation as Radio 2's reviver is more than secure.
Among the awards won during his tenure have been a slew of Sony radio awards, including best national station for the last three years.
Should Mr Moir decide to go, he will be vacating one of the most powerful jobs in radio and a plethora of candidates would be expected to show an interest.
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Jon Copeland
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Jon Copeland has coached baseball for 23 years (as of 2011).
He coached high school baseball for eight years. He then had coaching jobs at Biola University, UC-Irvine, Colorado Christian University, Nyack College (head coach, 2007-2009) and Vanderbilt University (assistant, 2009-2010). He then became head coach of Florida Christian College. He has participated in 10 winning seasons in 13 years at the college level (through 2011) and four conference championships. He also was an assistant scout in 2010-2011.


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Meryl Davis' fiery and passionate tango earns a perfect score, while Amy Purdy blows guest judge Redfoo's mind with her lively jive despite a little mishap.
Party was in the house on "Dancing with the Stars" Monday, April 21 as the remaining eight pairs returned to the ballroom to rock party anthems. Redfoo of LMFAO served as a guest judge in the episode, stating, "I'm looking for something that's going to rock my socks off!"
After a group opening number set to Miley Cyrus' "Party in the U.S.A.", NeNe Leakes and Tony Dovolani learned they're safe. They danced a salsa to Nelly's "Hot in Herre" which earned 33 out of 40 points. Len Goodman called it fun, Bruno Tonioli noticed her "feet were a little bit shaken," Carrie Ann Inaba said "it was not as intense as last week," but Redfoo thought it "was hot!"
Candace Cameron Bure, on the other hand, was in jeopardy. For her dance this week, she did a cha cha set to Icona Pop's "I Love It" with Mark Ballas. She found it hard to be sexy, but managed to pull it off after doing it in character. "You're sexy! You just don't know it," Bruno told her," while Len praised her "terrific" leg action." The former "Full House" actress got 32 points.
Following their flawless performance which received the first perfect score of the season last week, James Maslow and Peta Murgatroyd were not up to par this week with their "Grease"-inspired quickstep. Len said "there was a rule infringement" and complained about the technique, while Bruno said, "It could have been a bit lighter." The Big Time Rush singer earned 35 points but was declared safe.
Derek Hough teamed up with Allison Holker for a Macy's Stars of Dance number before Danica McKellar, who was announced in jeopardy, took the stage. She danced a cha cha with Val Chmerkovskiy. Redfoo liked the chemistry between the two, saying, "It looked like you were in love with Val." Len gushed, "I tell you that is the best dance of the night so far." Danica received 36 points.
Meryl Davis and Maksim Chmerkovskiy went all out when dancing a tango to Calvin Harris' "Feel So Close" after learning they're safe this week. Len said the fiery number "was full of attack," Carrie Ann said "there is something so magical happening between you two," and Redfoo said it "was out of this world." The Olympic ice dancer earned a perfect score of 40.
Drew Carey told his partner Charlie White he sensed that it would be his last week on the competition. He indeed joined Candace and Danica in jeopardy, but it's not until the end of the show that he learned his fate. He danced a tango to Rick James' "Super Freak", dressing like a pimp. Bruno said, "The technique was a bit over the place," but added, "You put on a great show." Len also noticed "there were a few mistakes," but praised his commitment. The comedian earned 32 points.
Charlie White and Peta Murgatroyd came out later to dance a cha cha to "Everybody Dance Now". Carrie Ann loved it and complimented him for improving on his "hip work so much." Redfoo said the performance made him want to dance. The Olympic ice dancer earned 36 points.
Amy Purdy and Derek Hough was the last pair to dance. Their lively jive to "Shout" was dubbed "fantastic" by Len although he noticed "there was an incident in the middle." Carrie Ann agreed with Len, while Redfoo gushed, "That blew my mind." Amy got 38 points.
Hosts Erin Andrews and Tom Bergeron then delivered the bad news to Drew that he was eliminated that night. Still, he was proud of his achievement, saying, "I got farther than I thought I would." He added, "I just want to say thanks to 'Dancing with the Stars'... Cheryl's great. Thanks for letting me borrow your dance floor and fulfill this fantasy."
He went emotional in a taped segment as saying, "I made a lot of really good friends here. Everybody's so nice. There's a really good spirit here and sense of friendship and community."
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- Sound: 10
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Sound — 10
Ice Nine Kills' debut album is a remarkable release from an indie band who's trying to capitalize on the emo/post hardcore/screamo movement. Unlike most of the other screamo/post hardcore bands, this band does not over use the typical screamo vocals, in fact you will only hear the screams faintly in the intros and bridges and unlike some of the other post hardcore bands, the screaming vocals are actually pretty good and actually enhances the song instead of drowning it in a sea of hardcore massacre. Another strength of this album lies in the actual music itself; like many of the other hardcore/post hardcore bands, this band has an extremely talented group of musicians behind their music and this truly raises their music to the next level. Every single song is laced with intricately written guitar parts and the drumming on this album is suburb. You'll hear a lot of note picking intertwined with heavy-hitting power chords and you'll definitely appreciate the drumming on this album, very technical. Another reason why I enjoy this album so much is because of the musical arrangement in which this band used to produce this CD, the sound quality is excellent and the piano interlude "Chapter 2" and the acoustic song "What I really learned in Study Hall" really slows down the rush you get from listening to some of their more heavier tracks. Another plus to this album is the fact that these guys were able to create such a uniquely written album that none of the songs are monotonous in any way and you'll definitely be listening to this album for really long time before it gets old. The punk rock/ska influences of their past are highlighted throughout the breakdown in many of their songs and yes, the short guitar solos in a handful of their songs are very sweet.
Lyrics — 9
Lyrically, I found this album to be one of the better written album when compared to much of the popular post hardocore bands out there today. They have a lot of good metaphors in their songs and the meaning behind the actual songs itself really inspires one to take some time to listen to this album over and over again to catch every single one of their poetically written lines. What really stood out in this album is some of the voyeuristic (sexualized) lyrics which they used in songs such as I Do and I Don't, "crashing parties just to get our drinks for free/you would touch your skirt and tell me you had nothing on underneath." The rest of the other songs are written very well and I love the fact that the lyrics seems to be written about certain personal experiences that affected Jeremy and Spence. And the dual vocals also adds a nice depth to their songs, the clean vocals are amazing and suites the bands very well and the screaming vocals are not over used as mentioned earlier and is kind of reminiscent of the screaming vocals used in bands such as Funeral for a Friend and Senses Fail.
Overall Impression — 10
If I were to compare this band to some of the more mainstream post hardcore bands then I would compare them to Senses Fail (Let It Enfold You album) and Funeral For A Friend (7 Ways To Scream Your Name album) however I think their clean vocals really separates them from a lot of the other mainstream bands because Spence sings very well and Jeremy has a pretty good hardcore scream that really intensifies their songs. The album art is also very cool and I would definitely purchase this album once again if I were to lose it but the album is a little pricey (around $10-$16). Other than that, this album is pretty flawless and I must say that it's worth every single penny.


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THE Yeltz will be looking for back-to-back wins in the Northern Premier League when Blyth Spartans visit The Grove tomorrow.
Halesowen are hoping to continue their good run of form which sees the side sit eighth in the table after an unbeaten start.
Blyth will make the long 466 mile round trip in only the second meeting between the to sides.
The previous meeting came back in 2003 when Halesowen were defeated by the Spartans in a 2-1 FA Third Qualifying Round match.
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A Brazilian/Portuguese consortium won the top prize in the "Aircraft Interior Innovation" category of the Crystal Cabin Awards in Hamburg, Germany, with its Life project executive cabin.
The cabin concept was developed by the team of Amorim Cork Composites, leather specialist Coruo Azul, the Institute of Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Management (INEGI), SET engineering and tooling, and industrial design firm Almadesign, all of Portugal, in partnership with Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer. The consortium's efforts culminated in a cabin mockup in which design is focused on the use of natural and sustainable materials.
According to the Life team, inspiration for the jet interior and prototype full-scale mockup came from natural structures, based on a symbiotic relationship between natural and artificial elements, "providing a harmonious environment where technology is subtly pervasive, not imposed on the passengers."