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Patricia O'Reilly Murphy can't get the image out of her mind, and it haunts her to this day.
She was just a child -- maybe 4 -- when she accompanied her father, William Joseph O'Reilly, to the family's stationery store at 530 Broadway. There was a sense of urgency, even an American duty, in what they were about to do.
Several of her grandfather's postcards of Kingston destinations -- in particular, those that bore a strange symbol -- were promptly gathered from the second floor and carried to the basement where the furnace was burning.
"I can still see the flames and my father tossing them in," Murphy said.
She didn't understand it at the time, but Murphy came to realize later why her father acted so quickly.
It was the early 1940s, and wartime paranoia was running high. The FBI, it turns out, had mistaken the Buddhist cross imprinted on many of her grandfather's postcards as the German swastika.
"For reasons unknown to me, my grandfather chose to place it on his postcards," Murphy said. "Unfortunately, my father received a call and a letter from the FBI in the early 1940s, saying either he had to destroy the postcards or they would."
Today, as a purveyor of local history, Murphy laments that part of Kingston's visual past was lost that day.
"Thousands were destroyed," she said. "They were in boxes about two feet long. Each held more than 1,000."
Still, plenty of others escaped the flames and have made it in to the "Kingston, New York, Postcard History Series," a paperback released this week by Arcadia Publishing.
Jane Kellar, the executive director of Friends of Historic Kingston, had long wanted to do the book. She approached Murphy about undertaking the project because of her family's longtime postcard business.
"She assumed it was something I wanted to do, and she was right," Murphy said.
A lifelong Kingston resident with deep roots in the city, Murphy was certainly up to the task. Her family owned O'Reilly's Stationery and not only published the postcards but distributed them to area drug and five-and-dime stores throughout Ulster County and the Catskills.
Murphy researched and wrote the captions for all the postcards, which originated from her collection, as well as from other Kingston families and the Friends of Historic Kingston archives. She often consulted with city of Kingston historian Edwin M. Ford and architectural historian William Rhoads for specific details like dates. Murphy even reached out to the Kingston Model Railroad Club for information.
The result is an orderly snapshot of some of the city's greatest spots back in the day. They include estates and historic buildings, streets and shops, churches, parks and playgrounds.
Murphy's grandfather William M. O'Reilly opened a newsstand in 1888 at the West Shore Train Depot. Six years later, he moved to a store at 530 Broadway.
Sometime in the early 1900s, he began publishing postcards under various names like the Kingston Souvenir Company, the O'Reilly Stationery Company and William O'Reilly, Inc.
"We not only published them, but we distributed them throughout the area and the Catskill Mountains area to all the drug stores ... and 10-cent stores," she said. "We had hundreds of thousands of them stored on the second floor in the stock room at the business on Broadway."
Murphy's grandfather hired Kingston photographer William Longyear to shoot various locations in the city.
"He must have been pretty young when he started doing it for my grandfather," Murphy said. "I remember him peddling on his bike with his backpack. He would pick up films to be developed. I believe he lived on Clinton Avenue. He ultimately published a few postcards himself."
Longyear's work captured turn-of-the-century Kingston up through the 1940s.
Among the most fascinating are images of crowds arriving by steamboat to Kingston Point Beach. At that time, it was a play land complete with amusements, a pavilion, arcade, hotel and nearby train tracks to whisk party goers to the Catskills.
Kingston Point Park "replaced Rhinecliff across the river as the landing dock for the Hudson River Day Line," she writes in a caption on page 110. "Every day, the large boats left thousands of visitors at the park. Many caught trains there and continued up to resorts in the Catskill Mountains riding on (Samuel D.) Coykendall's Ulster & Delaware Railroad, which left from a station right next to the pavilion. Boosting his other business ventures was one of Coykendall's motives for creating the park."
Murphy, a noted local writer and a past president of Friends of Historic Kingston, said she was pleased to provide such small nuggets rich with large details throughout the book.
She and those at Friends of Historic Kingston believe many old-timers and those with deep roots in the city will appreciate all the nostalgia.
"I don't know what I can say without sounding gushy about it," Murphy said. "I love Kingston.
"Once I start, it's hard to stop me. I just go on and on and on and on. It's a very rich city in so many ways, and I hope the book will foster an interest in learning more about the history of Kingston, and I hope it will foster pride in the city."
If she has any regrets, it's not so much with the way the book turned out. In fact, she said she's pleased with the end product.
It's more about how some of the structures pictured in the book are no longer standing -- many having been torn down in the urban renewal era.
"I don't believe that every building can be saved, but I am very much against thoughtless demolition," Murphy said, referring to the former post office on the corner of Broadway and Prince Street.
It was razed from December of 1969 through January of 1970. It was replaced with a series of fast-food restaurants.
"The entire east side of Rondout was demolished during urban renewal. There was no reason for that to happen. The Rondout Savings Bank, a beautiful building...they mowed it down, and this was not just going on in Kingston. It was going on all over country."
Friends of Historic Kingston at 63 Main St. will be hosting a book signing on March 23 from 1 to 3 p.m. and a book-inspired exhibit called "Greetings From Kingston, A Story in Postcards" in the gallery from May 3 through Oct. 26.
Murphy said she thinks people of all ages should consider attending both.
"It's sort of history in a capsule, the text messages of the past," she said of the postcard book. "I hope it might make people delve deeper into Kingston's history."
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October 10, 2013
With cold mornings and leaves changing, most everyone, including me, looks forward to another winter season with great anticipation.
I still love this time of year for what it is and what it portends. It is also a great time to reflect on the years we've spent here in Lake Tahoe and the remarkable beauty of Squaw Valley.
No one in this town needs us to describe the breathtaking beauty of our region. The inspiration we receive and the awe we all feel for this place is etched on the faces of the people who live here and the excited tones with which we use to describe the eagerness to get into winter.
And yet it is worth highlighting the unanimity the community shares when it comes to protecting the natural treasures we've been blessed with in the Lake Tahoe area. It is something that truly sets our community apart.
For two years now, we have been tapping into and listening intently to this extraordinary and diverse community for guidance on the decisions we make in our special corner of the region.
Skiers and riders asked for on-mountain improvements, and we embarked on the most ambitious effort in Squaw Valley's history to accomplish just that. In just a few short years, we have spent nearly $50 million on improving the entire experience, including everything from new chairlifts and expanded grooming and snowmaking, to new après ski options and village experiences.
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With pride, we now maintain the highest customer satisfaction scores of all the major mountain resorts in California. One other very important aspect of our work over the past few years was the acquisition of Alpine Meadows.
Now, with one ticket or one season pass, you can access two remarkable mountains — Alpine Meadows and Squaw Valley.
Environmentalists told us they wanted to see a real, substantive commitment to sustainability and conservation. In a few short years, we have gone from laggards to pacesetters for responsible management of our properties.
In the past eight months we have implemented major retrofits to Squaw Valley's infrastructure to reduce its carbon footprint by nearly 10 percent, and we're already looking at the next round of projects. We've also been working closely with our local trash hauler to pilot a municipal composting program at our flagship restaurant, Rocker@Squaw.
And, perhaps most importantly, we've partnered with some of the most effective environmental organizations in the region to make sure they have the support they need to be successful.
For example, we are one of the founding members of the Green Bucks program in Tahoe, which allows us to easily collect dollar donations from our guests and send that money directly to the Tahoe Fund and Truckee River Watershed Council.
Most recently, we have been thinking about how to enhance the Village and make it more contemporary for the next generation of families and residents of Lake Tahoe. Most everyone agrees we can improve upon what we have presently.
And while it's not hard to hear the voices of dissension and the varying levels of disagreements on what those improvements should entail — we remain intense listeners and, as mountain people with a deep conversation ethic, appreciate the diverse points of view.
We began this discussion with an initial development proposal that we shared with the community and its leaders. We undertook this effort with a commitment to having a conversation with our neighbors and a devotion to creating something that was both environmentally responsible and exciting for all members of our families — from those seeking Squaw's legendary expert terrain to those same guests who also have children and are looking for fun, new adventures to share together.
They are key and represent our future mountain enthusiasts. Our plan sought to combine those aspects with world class facilities that reflect our Olympic heritage.
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The purpose of this study is to gain a better understanding of alkaptonuria and collect medical data on patients who may later participate in new drug trials for this rare genetic disease. In alkaptonuria, a pigment called homogentisic acid collects in bone and connective tissue, causing arthritis and eventually bone fractures, and also causes discoloration in the ears and whites of the eyes. Some patients also develop kidney stones and heart valve problems. Alkaptonuria has not been studied for decades; and scientists expect to gain comprehensive clinical information using current medical techniques.
Patients with alkaptonuria who are at least one month old may be eligible for this study. Participants will be evaluated at NIH s Clinical Center for 5 days every 2 to 3 years. They will have a medical history, physical examination, routine blood and urine tests. Blood may also be collected to measure a type of collagen that indicates new bone formation and to analyze DNA for genetic studies. 24-hour urine collections will be done to measure organic acids and homogentisic acid excretion, assess overall kidney function, and evaluate bone metabolism. A total of 89.5 ml (about 6 tablespoons) of blood will be drawn for these studies in adults and 51 ml (about 3 tablespoons) in children.
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Homogentisic Acid
Inborn Error of Metabolism
Enzyme Defect
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Genetic Diseases, Inborn
Metabolic Diseases
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A MAJOR clean up operation was launched after around eight homes and a shop were flooded by heavy rain.
Water swept into properties in Sudellside Street, Darwen, from around 3pm yesterday with up to a foot of water on the ground floor.
Fed up residents said it was the fourth time their homes had been swamped by water in 18 months.
United Utilities engineers were on the scene as they tried to find the problem.
Hassan Ahmed, whose family have run the Best One shop for the past 25 years, said: "This is the fourth time this has happened in 18 months. It is a nightmare.
"The last time United Utilities gave us a pump to get rid of any water but it just can't cope with the velocity it is coming in at.
"We've been trying to get the water out all afternoon. I think we've managed to save most of the stock, but we've obviously lost out on the busiest time of the week, Friday night.
"It's not so much the money though, it is the hassle that it causes us."
Last night the family were still sweeping water out of the shop.
One resident, who did not wish to be named, said: "There is about a foot of water all across the ground floor.
"We've had to take up all the carpets, but it is rotting the bottom of the stairs and the skirting beds.
"There is also property in there that is going to be damaged and is going to cost us money."
Coun Roy Davies, who represents the ward, said: "It's around eight houses that are affected. The community are really pulling together and the community centre is open.
"It's ground floors that are affected and United Utilities are looking into the problem but something has to be done, it isn't fair on these residents.
"People are trying to pump water out of their homes and try and save property. It has rained very heavily and that has obviously caused the problems."


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CINCINNATI -- Macy's Inc. announced that it will make a corporate contribution of $100,000 in cash to the American Red Cross for earthquake and tsunami relief on behalf of Macy's and Bloomingdale's associates across America. In addition, the company said it will match, on a dollar-for-dollar basis, all employee contributions of $25 or more to the American Red Cross and other U.S.-based organizations providing rescue and relief assistance in Japan.
The company added that Macy's and Bloomingdale's will support Polo Ralph Lauren's efforts to help Japan by offering a Ralph Lauren mesh Japan Relief polo shirt that will be sold to customers at select Macy's stores, Bloomingdale's stores and on macys.com and bloomingdales.com. The shirt will sell for $98, with 100% of the proceeds donated to Central Community Chest of Japan, part of United Way Worldwide.
"We are deeply moved by the series of recent events which are having such a devastating effect on the people of Japan and we wish to offer our support to help them endure and recover from the widespread destruction of the earthquake and tsunami," said Terry Lundgren, Macy's Inc. chairman, president and chief executive officer. "In times like these, the world comes together and we are always so proud to see the outpouring of generosity by our company's associates, customers and vendors. As Americans, we have a special relationship with the Japanese. We hope that our role in the larger international relief effort can help alleviate the suffering and devastation of those who lost family, friends, homes, possessions and peace of mind."


text: There are eight naturally occurring forms of vitamin E. In one study, researchers measured all eight forms in 232 people over age 80 who were dementia-free. After six years of follow up, compared to those with lower levels, doctors found that those with the highest levels of all forms of vitamin E were about half as likely to develop Alzheimer's disease. Researchers concluded that a balanced presence of the eight forms of vitamin E can protect the brain.


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Paul George ranked number 3.
Paul George On Fast Track To Elite Status
Nov. 8 -- There are plenty of Roy Hibbert's 6,307 (and counting) tweets the Indiana Pacers' big man might want to take back. There are at least a couple we'd recommend he tap the delete button on, sorry big fella, just being honest.
One that needs no editing, however, came the morning after the Pacers had taken apart their Central Division rival Chicago Bulls behind a balanced effort that included a game-high 21 points from Pacers' All-Star Paul George:
George might not be ready for MVP status just yet, but he's certainly on the fast track to elite status with the way he's playing early this season for the only undefeated team left in the league. He ranks third on the initial Kia Race to the MVP list for the 2013-14 season, behind the reigning and back-to-back winner LeBron James and Oklahoma City Thunder star Kevin Durant, and with good reason. George leads the Pacers in scoring (25.8) and steals (1.8) to go along with his 8.2 rebounds and 4.0 assists and has been nothing short of spectacular so far.
In short, George has become the catalyst for one of the league's elite teams in short order, this is just his fourth season in the league. The last lanky small forward to make a move up the food chain like this was Durant, whose perch among the top three on most anyone's MVP list has been cemented with his consistent performance year after year.
That's the one frontier George is in the process of conquering right now. He has to continue to deliver night after night for the Pacers if he's going to maintain his spot among the best of the league's very best.
The Pacers have known for a while what they have in George, hence the maximum contract extension he signed before the start of this season. Pacers boss Larry Bird saw the potential in the lead up to the 2010 Draft, snagging George with the 10th pick.
But even they have been a bit surprised by his rapid rise up the ranks.
"Paul George has really been a dominating player for us the last couple of years on the defensive end," Pacers coach Frank Vogel said during an interview with ESPN Radio. "And his offense seems to take giant steps every time he comes back from an offseason of work. He just has a great work ethic and a desire to add something to his game every year. And his shot-making and ability to carry the offensive load for us has taken a big time step from last year."
George's increased confidence has been unmistakable, both in his words and actions. He's been up front about the Pacers' intent not only supplant the Bulls at the top of the Central Division, but also their plans to finish what they started in the Eastern Conference finals last season and crash the Miami Heat's championship plans this season.
"I'm not being cocky about this team at all," George said during the preseason. "I just know what kind of work we have put in as a group and I think we're capable of reaching the goals we've set for ourselves as a team. We believe in each other and we believe in what we're working for. That's all to it."
It's not bravado, as far as we can tell, just good ol' fashioned goal setting by a player TNT's own and Pacers Hall of Famer Reggie Miller called the "most underrated player in the league" Thursday night.
Not for long, Reg. Not for long!
-- Sekou Smith


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Not for those with straight hair!I bought a travel size of this to use on a vacation in place of my Aveda Confixor, and it works alright. I have straight hair so it basically just works much like a normal gel--and not a very strong one at that that doesn't last all day. It's cheap though, and smells good--but lacks conditioners and added SPF protection BUT it does have heat protection which I like. Overall, an okay product but definitely skip it if you have straight hair because the hold is very weak. — 8 years, 1 month agoRavenLoudspeakr | 301 reviews
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Amazing productThis curl gel is absolutely fantastic. I have very curly, very dry, and very big hair and this gel keeps it in check. The pros: 1) it smells amazing, 2) it's really cheap, 3) it only takes a marble-sized dollop to work my whole head, 4) it keeps away frizz, 5) it defines my curls, 6) it actually makes my hair curlier! I've tried so many hair gels/cremes for my curly hair and none has worked as well as this, especially for the price. — 4 years, 2 months agoesmetrontz | 6 reviews
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Lavender?Heads up: I've never used this in my hair. I use a trial size of this gel to sculpt my eyebrows everyday. And I've never smelt the lavender...hmm. It works great for unintended purposes :) — 4 years, 5 months agoCreateTheSabu | 16 reviews
Good, but not spectacular for pin straight hairSomeone please tell me if I'm using this product incorrectly, because honestly, I'm not getting the results I want. I like this gel. I can tell my hair gets curlier than if I didn't use it, and it smells really good. I put a generous dollop of this in my hands, rub, and then go through my damp hair, put my hair in braids, sleep on it, take the braids out, and then scrunch with the gel again. My ha...read moreir starts out looking awesome, but by the end of the day my hair goes right back to being pin straight, even if I use hairspray. So I wouldn't recommend this to people with naturally straight, thick hair like mine. — 5 years, 1 month agofantalescent | 19 reviews
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flyaway miraclei use this when I do some hair styles on myself or other people and if I damp up the hair and add a bit of this on the braid or anything, it keeps it looking great and helps prevent hair sticking out especially with layers in the hair — 5 years, 2 months agohyperblue11 | 10 reviews
Great curls but don't use to much productI love how this scrunching gel works with my hair wether its wet or dry. Unfortunate I have to make sure I use just the right amount otherwise my hair can get a bit crunchy which isn't very sexy to run your hand over. Also it's very affordable and the bottle lasts a long time. Smells great all day long as well. — 5 years, 3 months agoFoxylil | 3 reviews
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|Roasted Butternut Squash with Rosemary and Balsamic Vinegar is one of my favorites!
The only thing at all difficult about this recipe is peeling the squash. Occasionally my Costco sells pre-peeled butternut squash cubes, and I always buy some when they have it. When I'm peeling my own, I cut the squash in fourths lengthwise, scrape out the seeds, and peel it with a very sharp vegetable peeler, which I find much easier than peeling with a knife.
Roasted Butternut Squash with Rosemary and Balsamic Vinegar
2 lbs. butternut squash cubes (about 6 cups)
2 T extra virgin olive oil
1 T + 1 tsp. best quality balsamic vinegar (I love Fini brand)
1 tsp. very finely chopped fresh or frozen rosemary, or slightly less dried rosemary (be sure it's especially finely chopped if you use dried rosemary)
sea salt to taste
fresh ground black pepper to taste
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Visiting: France
Trip Duration 8 Days
Cycling The Canal Du Midi
Cycling some of the tree-lined path along the Canal du Midi, this trip leads us from ancient Roman cities to the Mediterranean coast. Ride through the natural beauty of the Corbières region and absorb the rich history, from the 12th century cathedral in Narbonne to the medieval fortress town of Carcassonne.
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- Canal du Midi – Cycle alongside one of the greatest works of civil engineering of the 17th century
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- Cathar Castles – Ride through the picturesque landscapes and historic villages of the Languedoc Region or up to the castles of Lastours
- Carcassonne – Discover this fascinating and impressively preserved walled fortress
- Local wines and cuisine – Enjoy sampling regional delicacies and sampling the excellent local wines
1Join trip Carcassonne Airport
2Optional ride to Valras Plage, circular route back to Beziers
3Cycle south along waterways and country lanes; ride to Narbonne
4Free day or optional circular cycle route via Gruissan back to Narbonne
5Free day or optional circular cycle route via Fontfroid back to Narbonne
6Cycle the vineyards, farms and towpaths; ride to Carcassonne
7View the walled fortress of Carcassonne; cycle locally
8Trip ends Carcassonne
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On this trip we cycle 228 km over six days (an average of 38 km per day) with further optional rides available. Two of the cycling days are circular routes and therefore optional. We travel mainly on canal towpaths and country roads, on flat or gently undulating terrain. Maps are provided to cycle individually or in groups while the Explore Leader drives the support vehicle, except on circular routes when the Explore Leader will cycle with the group. We have graded the route as easy.
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vinasp wrote: This is really puzzling. How is one supposed to explain it?
BB: The definitions of the path factors to follow are also at
DN II 311-13, DN 22: http://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka ... .than.html
MN III 251-52, MN 141: http://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka ... .than.html
In the Abhidhamma Piṭaka, they are incorporated into the formal treatment of the path according to the sutta method in the Suttantabhājaniya at Vibh 235-36. In the Abhidhamma-bhājaniya the path factors are considered as exclusively supramundane.
mikenz66 wrote:As I understand it, it's a description of the factors of the path. A summary of the key aspects of practice to be developed.
vinasp wrote:Perhaps the teachings are meant to be given just as they are, without any explanation.
retrofuturist wrote:I believe they can and should be explored further so as to deepen one's understanding and application of these factors, but they don't necessarily need to be interpreted according to any external exegesis/eisegesis.
retrofuturist wrote:I believe Mike posted these sutta translations and accompanying resources for our common exploration, rather than to suggest that any one translation or explanation has an intellectual monopoly in depicting how SN 45.8 must be understood by all people.
vinasp wrote:On the distinction between a noble disciple and a puthujjana.
"Again, a noble disciple considers thus: 'When I pursue, develop, and cultivate
this view, do I obtain internal serenity, do I personally obtain stillness?'
vinasp wrote: If so, then this new "mundane" eightfold path is the same as the old wrong path.
BB: All eds. of SN have here abrahmacariyā veramaṇī, but elsewhere the reading is kāmesu micchācārā veramaṇī, "abstinence from sexual misconduct"
(see DN II 312, 12-13; http://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka ... .than.html
MN III 74, 22, http://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka ... .than.html
MN III 251, 24-25; http://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka ... .piya.html
Vibh 235, 18-19).
The former phrase is found in the precept observed by monks and nuns, the latter in the precept undertaken by the laity. Spk does not comment, which suggests that the SN reading is the result of a scribal error, probably introduced after the age of the commentary; otherwise Spk surely would have explained the variant. I have therefore translated on the assumption that the correct reading should be kāmesu micchācārā veramaṇī.
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FREMONT -- Upper Lake High School wrestlers Tony Lopez, Travis Coleman, Joey Valdez and Jon Karlsson are all undefeated after the first two rounds of the Mission San Jose Invitational on Friday in Fremont.
A fifth Cougar, 120-pounder Zack Sneathen, won his first match before losing in the second round. He bounced back with a win in the consolation bracket and needs a victory in his first match today to reach the medal round.
Lopez is the No. 3 seed at 115 pounds.
"He's living up to his seed," Upper Lake coach Ron Campos said.
Coleman, despite a 34-2 record entering the tournament, was seeded only seventh even though he is the top-ranked 147-pounder in the North Coast Section.
"He's kicking butt and taking names," Campos said.
Valdez, at 222 pounds, avenged a loss to a wrestler who pinned him a year ago, according to Campos.
"He outwrestled both his guys," Campos said. "It wasn't close."
Karlsson, competing in the heavyweight division, was taken down to the mat early in his second-round match but answered almost right away.
"He got taken down but he didn't panic," Campos said. "He came back right away, took his kid down, turned him and pinned him."
Zeke Mendoza (125 pounds) and Bill Robinson (171) were eliminated on Friday. Robinson went 1-2.
After today's action, Upper Lake returns home Wednesday to host a Coastal Mountain Conference tri-meet.


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Resident of Los Altos
November 12th,1933 - October 9th,2013
Barry Gordon passed away on Wednesday, October 9th from cancer.
Barry was born in Chicago, moving to Southern California as an infant. He attended UCLA undergrad, and graduated from the College of Physicians and Surgeons in San Francisco in 1957.
He practiced dentistry at Barber's Point Naval Air Station on Oahu for two years before returning to Northern California to establish his practice. Barry loved his profession and when he retired at 73, he was often seeing a third generation of his patient's families. He is survived by his wife, Margot, after 55 years of marriage and his son, Dan Gordon (Melissa) and daughter, Pam Gordon Takai. He was a devoted grandfather to Oliver, Haley and Cameron Gordon and Travis and Sean Takai.
Barry loved to play racquetball. As a devoted hobbyist his interests ranged from underwater photography, collecting N gauge model trains, ocean fishing, and relaxing on his Tolleycraft boat. Barry was a prolific reader which he often did while smoking a cigar in his "cave". He and Margot enjoyed traveling the world, culminating with a family safari in Tanzania for their 50th anniversary.
Friends and family will be contacted at a later date for the memorial service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Palo Alto Medical Foundation http://www.pamf.org/giving/ and Mission Hospice http://www.missionhospice.org/donate.shtml.


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Bodnant Garden, Gwynedd: Budding gardeners can learn alongside the best by helping the team plant snowdrops, February 22nd - March 2nd
Trentham Estate, Staffordshire: If running off energy around the beautiful gardens isn't enough, try the rope walk and ice skating
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There's bad news for California's high-speed rail project: Even some of its biggest backers are now backing away.
Quentin Kopp, the former state senator who was one of the earliest and strongest supporters of a high-speed rail system, calls the project as it stands now "the great train robbery."
That's been the feeling all along of many of the project's detractors, including this editorial board. Kopp comes to that conclusion from a different angle.
He chaired the Senate transportation committee for years and co-wrote the bill that started the rail project. After he left the Senate, he was chairman of the state agency overseeing the rail line's construction.
But now in a civil suit by Central Valley farmers and officials aimed at halting the project, Kopp has filed a legal declaration that the current business plan violates the ballot measure passed by voters in 2008.
Kopp opposes the project because so many compromises have been made in the planning that he's afraid the term "high-speed" will no longer apply to the finished product. If that's the case, it won't draw enough riders - despite the federal Government Accountability Office's finding that its ridership and revenue forecasts are reasonable.
The whole idea is to be able to move passengers between major population centers more quickly than air travel. But Kopp says the California High Speed Rail Authority's agreement to share tracks with local commuter trains from Gilroy to San Francisco will slow the bullet trains so much that they won't satisfy the legal requirement that at least some L.A.-to-San Francisco runs take two hours and 40 minutes or less.
That means, there won't be much bullet-like about the bullet train,
Lynn Schenk, a board member of the rail authority and a longtime backer of the bullet train, opposed that deal with Bay Area transit agencies for the same reason. The agreement was struck to keep rich Silicon Valley residents from trying to stop bullet trains from running through their cities.
Kopp helped write requirements that the rail line be built in "usable segments" and that the state have the funding lined up for each such segment before it starts building it. He says the initial 130-mile track, connecting Bakersfield and Madera, does not qualify as a usable segment, and the state doesn't have the money to build a segment that would qualify.
Kopp is not the only "yes" to drop into the "no" column on the high-speed rail project - he's just the most prominent. The state's voters, who approved a project that was sold to them in a different form five years ago, now oppose the project by a 54-43 margin, according to a recent poll by the Public Policy Institute of California.
Voters approved $9.9 billion in bonds to start the project, but its projected cost has ballooned to $68 billion since then. Plus, the economic good times of 2008 are long gone, and voters would rather see the money spent on more essential needs like schools and colleges.The train has a long pull up a steep hill ahead of it, with not only the state's voters but even some of its erstwhile proponents wanting to hold it back.


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As I began making banana bread today using Mom's recipe I retraced the steps I've always used to begin any baking project. Mom taught me to look at the recipe, get out all the ingredients and utensils and get everything lined up before I began. Oh, and just for good measure, I read the recipe one more time. In the "old days" we also used to turn on the oven to preheat and let it get warmed up. I have a gas stove and the oven takes very little time to heat now, and most likely saves money in the process.
As long as I had the oven going, I stirred up six of each, blueberry and apple chunk muffins. As I combined all the ingredients for each baked item I put the canisters away, wiping them off as needed, or refilling them if they were low. When everything was done baking and on the cooling racks I had to rest up a bit. One batch of anything is usually enough for one day, but three different things…that did me in. Mom always ran a sink full of hot soapy water so as we'd get done with a bowl or spoon, etc., we could just put it in to soak and it would be easier to clean later.
As I went along today I could 'hear' Mom reminding me to do all these things. I'm probably not a lot different than many other cooks in my age group. Some things have changed though. We didn't have Pam in Mom's day, so we'd have to butter the pans with Crisco or actual butter if we had it. Mom always used margarine and I remember she would always keep the outer paper to butter pans or cookie sheets. She grew up during the depression era and there wasn't much that went to waste.
One of our family stories that Dad would tell on Mom was "remember the time you bought all that firewood…? It was all cedar and Mom was fairly new at buying things like wood. She went to business college in Seattle, but they don't teach you to buy a mixture of wood types like madrona, fir and some cedar for hot fires and kindling. She was a whiz at shorthand and typing, but had a lot to learn about living in the boonies. At least she never had to cook on a wood stove. I know people swear by them, but she probably thought of herself as Donna Reed rather than Ma Kettle.
I didn't learn everything about cooking from just my mom. Almost everyone I have met along the way in my life has given me witty ideas and wisdom that was passed on down to them too.
My mother-in-law taught me that when you're making homemade tomato soup that 'red into white and you'll always be right".
My friend Debby showed me how to combine mustard, ketchup, pork and beans, brown sugar and onions and ham to make the most tasty baked beans ever. Over the years I've tweaked the recipe, adding little smokies or putting in BBQ sauce with the ketchup.
Grandma Josie said that if you start a fire in the woodstove to bake bread to begin with cedar for a hot fire when you put the loaves in, then as the fire dies down, add a piece of madrona because it burns for a long time with an even heat. Adding just a little fir will round it out nicely. When Grandma would back yeast rolls for dinner I remember she would always have a little shortening melted in the bottom of the pan and as she put each roll in she would flip it over so it would have some oil on the top to brown the rolls.
One last memory I remember I learned from my father-in-law. He said, whenever you're in a bar make sure you never have an empty beer bottle. If you get into a bar fight you don't want to grab an empty one because when you go to hit it on the edge of the bar to break off the end to use as a weapon it'll just shatter. Partially full ones break leaving some nasty jagged points on the end and are much more effective. See what you can learn by just listening to your elders? Luckily, I've not had to use that bit of wit so far in my life.
I'm participating in Wisdom Wednesday, daily blogging theme used by writers to add content to their sites. Geneabloggers is one of those sites. Pay Thomas a visit and see what his offering is for today.
"To participate in Wisdom Wednesday simply create a post in which you share words of wisdom about any number of things including weddings, marriage, children, work, and so on.  A post  could include such things as favorite sayings of grannies, superstitions, that sort of thing.  Words of wisdom should have their origins in the past and have been passed on from generation to generation.
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Wishing you all a very safe and enjoyable Memorial Day weekend.


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Motors and Drives Grow Up and Graduate
Motors and Drives Have Been Moving Up to Variable-Speed Control for Better Accuracy, but Now They're Also Increasing Power Density and Efficiency and Even Coordinating More Closely With PLCs and Intelligent Systems
Entirely new inventions may be dramatic, but they're rare. Reinventions or ongoing refinements of already familiar technologies aren't as exciting, but they're far more frequent, so they likely result in greater total gains in performance and production. Likewise, while motors and drives may be everywhere in process applications and elsewhere, the fact that they're so long established shouldn't be an obstacle to improving them and their applications. They may be ubiquitous, but aided by variable-speed and variable-frequency drives (VSDs and VFDs) and other recent innovations, motors can instead be opportunities to achieve gains in many settings.
Speed Control Aids Quality
For instance, the PPC Jupiter plant of Pretoria Portland Cement Co., Ltd. recently improved the consistency and quality of its products by using VSDs and more accurate controls on the bucket elevators feeding and receiving new and recycled cement at its mills (Figure 1). PPC is the South Africa's leading cement supplier with eight plants and three mills in South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe.
The elevators use four Control Techniques' Unidrive SP AC drives, two at 37 kW and two at 55 kW, to start up with an acceleration and deceleration of 10-second and 100-Hz, and then run at a stable speed of 45-Hz until they reach their offload point. The drive runs at a preset speed control and can jog at 10-Hz minimum for maintenance purposes. PPC Jupiter reports that the four drives allow the buckets to achieve 0.1-Hz speed accuracy, deliver more precisely controlled loads of each key ingredient, and stop at preferred points with less tension and stress on their motors, gearboxes and other mechanical components, which reduces downtime and maintenance.
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Likewise, Mine Los Colorados iron ore mine in Chile recently added an ACS 1000 medium-voltage VSD from ABB to increase speed by 25%, and bring its conveyor up to nominal throughput without replacing its existing gearbox and 400-kW motor. The mine is operated by CAP Mineria-Compañia Minera del Pacifico S.A. (CMP) in Santiago, Chile.
The conveyor lifts material from the mine's stockpile to a train platform, but the existing gearbox and motor weren't running at the required speed above 50 Hz. The ACS 1000 enabled the motor and gearbox to soft start, ramp up smoothly, and run at 63 Hz. The drive's sinusoidal output voltage also allowed the motor to be used without derating, so the more than 100-meter cable length between the drive and motors was not a problem. Finally, the VSD meant the conveyor's hydraulic coupling was no longer needed, which simplified its layout and improved availability and efficiency.
Serving Specialized Settings
Perhaps the main benefit of advances in motor and drive technologies is that they can be deployed in settings where they haven't ventured before, or be more effective in applications where they've been hard to apply.
For example, Petrobras' Abreu e Lima refinery in Ipojuca, Pernambuco, Brazil, just installed 11 three-phase induction motors from WEG suitable for explosive atmospheres to drive the centrifugal pumps from KSB feeding water into the cooling towers associated with the refinery's main steam turbines (Figure 2). The pumps will provide water for circulation and cooling the plant's equipment, which is critically important in the refining process.
Read Also: Choosing motor controls and drives
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Comparing Pump With Subcutaneous Injection Delivery of PTH 1-34 in the Management of Chronic Hypoparathyroidism
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|Hypoparathyroidism Hypocalcemia
|Drug: Synthetic Human Parathyroid Hormone 1-34
|Early Phase 1
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Crossover Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|Comparing Pump vs. Subcutaneous Injection Delivery of PTH 1-34 in the Management of Chronic Hypoparathyroidism
- Assess the feasability of PTH 1-34 therapy via pump.
- This pilot study is being conducted to compare PTH therapy via pump vs. twice daily subcutaneous injections.
|Study Start Date:
|August 22, 2008
|Study Completion Date:
|April 7, 2014
|Primary Completion Date:
|April 7, 2014 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
Prior studies (92-CH-0011) have been important in establishing synthetic human parathyroid hormone 1-34 (PTH) as a beneficial treatment for hypoparathyroidism, superior to conventional therapy with calcium and calcitriol. We are conducting a randomized crossover study comparing twice-daily subcutaneous injections vs. PTH pump therapy. We hypothesize that pump delivery of PTH 1-34, compared to twice-daily administration, will provide smoother metabolic control of serum mineral levels and normalization of urine mineral excretion. The two arms will be divided into an inpatient and an outpatient phase. There will be three inpatient admissions, baseline, 3 months, and 6 months. Subjects will be randomized to either pump therapy or to twice daily injections at the beginning of the study and will cross over to the alternate PTH delivery system (injections vs. pump) at the conclusion of the initial 3-month treatment period.
Patients between 10 and 70 years of age who have had chronic hypoparathyroidism for at least 1 year may be eligible for this study. Participants have two 10- 12-day hospital admissions and one 5-day admission. The first two inpatient admissions are separated by 3-month outpatient periods. Outpatient monitoring will require weekly blood tests and monthly urine tests to monitor mineral levels. After third hospital admission, patients will be placed on conventional therapy.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|7 Years to 70 Years (Child, Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
This study will include patients of both genders (ages 7-70) with biochemically confirmed chronic hypoparathyroidism of at least one year duration. Twenty-four subjects will be enrolled.
Subjects who meet any of the following criteria are not eligible for the study:
- Pregnancy
- Patients who are calcium infusion dependent and/or do not respond to calcitriol therapy to maintain normal levels of serum calcium will be excluded.
- Seizure disorder requiring antiepileptic medications.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00743782
|United States, Maryland
|National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, 9000 Rockville Pike
|Bethesda, Maryland, United States, 20892
|Principal Investigator:
|Karen K Winer, M.D.
|Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
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|NCT00743782 History of Changes
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|Study First Received:
|August 28, 2008
|Last Updated:
|June 30, 2017
Keywords provided by National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC):
Parathyroid Hormone 1-34
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Parathyroid Diseases
Endocrine System Diseases
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Metabolic Diseases
Water-Electrolyte Imbalance
Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists
Physiological Effects of Drugs
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 21, 2017


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We'll come back, sadder but stronger. That's what I've predicted in talking with youngsters about the second Boston Massacre — the one that just happened. Acts of horror often have the reverse impact of what was intended by those who produced them. No one should defend any of these horrible acts, committed by cowards. They are terrible tragedies.
But look what happened after the first Boston Massacre, in March, 1770. According to Wikipedia, "British army soldiers killed five civilians and injured six others." People throughout New England were infuriated. This helped bring the colonies together, eventually resulting in our freedom from England.
We fought a Civil War with huge losses on both sides. But one result was the end of slavery. As Lincoln told us at Gettysburg, "These dead have not died in vain."
Not quite 50 years ago, in September 1963, a Birmingham, Ala. church was bombed. Four innocent little girls died and many were injured. Horrible. But this helped unify millions of Americans to support civil rights legislation. Again quoting Wikipedia, "The explosion at the African-American church which killed four girls, marked a turning point in the U.S. Civil Rights Movement and contributed to support for passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964."
American history is not just names and dates. It's also about the successful struggle to expand opportunities and freedom. Sometimes it's been difficult. Sometimes we've had to deal with tragedy.
But we have moved ahead. The remarkable American poet Langston Hughes reminded us of the American spirit in "Mother to Son." In it, the mother tells her son, and the reader that she's "still climbin'" though her life has been, "no crystal stair."
Finally, there's the wonderful Carl Sandburg book- length poem, "The People Yes." Written during the Depression, Sandburg points out, "The people yes. The people will live on … In the darkness with a great bundle of grief the people march. In the night and overhead a shovel of stars for keeps, the people march. 'Where to, what next.'"
Hughes and Sandburg are right about Americans. Life is not always "a crystal stair," but we'll keep marching on.
Joe Nathan, formerly a public school teacher and administrator, is director of the Center for School Change in St. Paul. Reactions are welcome at email@example.com.


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The Day Ahead: A Reality Check on the Rally
Technically speaking, owning a single share is supposed to mean being a part owner in a publicly traded company. When was the last time you thought like that? Better still, have you ever thought like that? Personally, I have grown rather jaded on the usefulness of old investment principles.
Imagine that an investor had no access to anything that could detract his or her analytical attention and received only hand-delivered updates on owned stocks and the macro picture. In that world, I'd venture to say that the market would not be where it presentably resides. What has occurred is a complete and utter detachment from sound investing, and in its place is an excessive focus on arbitrary numbers concocted by machines that were programmed by humans who wield natural biases....705 more words left in this article. To read them, just click below and try Real Money FREE for 14 days.
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Company Hits Hard With Elfball, Roller Derby, And More...
Impact! Miniatures brought a modest but impressive display of models to Gen Con that generated a lot of excitement and interest. On hand were plenty of sports-related miniatures in their Elfball, Roller Derby, and other lines, along with lots of chibis. Some of the particularly cool minis included the Cthulhu chibi, the variety of beauties and cheerleaders, a new pony pack, and the customizable bleachers sets!
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Photos of a One-Bedroom New York City Apartment
Before and After: Big City, Small Apartment
Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member aah123 from the Su Casa group:
I recently relocated to New York from Los Angeles and in the process, lost half my living space. With only approximately 450 square feet to work with, I decided to get creative and go with a non-traditional layout. My bedroom is set up where the living room is normally situated, and my cozy living room is typically used by most tenants in my building as a bedroom. I love the new layout! As an added bonus to having the bed located where it is, I can now close the french pocket doors and get a solid night's sleep! No more city noise waking me up in the middle of the night or way too early in the morning!
Here are my resources:
- Headboard: Pottery Barn
- Couch: Crate & Barrel
- Square glass coffee tables: CB2
- Lucite table/desk and stool: CB2
Click through to see all of her before and after photos; you're in for a treat! If you've been decorating lately, be sure to share photos with the Su Casa group!


text: I don't post on here at all, but I wanted to start a discussion on this. I know people here are on the lottery side rather than getting "swept" in the first round. But do any of you think we wouldn't be a dangerous playoff team? Who would really want to play us? I'm not suggesting that we can beat one of the perinnial East teams in a seven-game series but my point is this... we compete in almost every game no matter who the opponent, and that gives us a CHANCE. If the luck is on our side for a few games... anything can happen. We've just gotta get there first! If we make the playoffs, I'll be really excited to see what happens.


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Beetard wrote:Do you have any youtube videos of yourself whoopin ass at mortal kombat?
I was never good at finishing moves on 2, 3 and ultimate. The ones where you have to use the up arrow drive me crazy. How do you hit it without making your character jump?
I remember pre-ordering MK3 for my Sega and playing it for days on end....those were the days


text: Pull out those ornament and star-shaped cookie cutters! The holiday season has arrived, and it's time to get your bake on! From cake pops to cutout cookies, these 10 cookbooks will help you create festive confections that you can serve at parties or gift to friends and neighbors. Even if you're a pro at piping intricate icing decorations, there's always a new pastry to learn that shows off some serious holiday spirit. Take a look at our sweet offerings.


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<smartass>Last I checked, 25,000 + 50,000 came to 75,000</smartass>
I suspect the problem is somewhat in having people to give it to who can do stuff that the community views as worthwhile AND that they wouldn't be able to (either at all or only on a much longer timescale) without it. For some - maybe many - folks who already have a full time job (which I suspect is the majority) that's kinda hard. I know full well the times I've been putting in full on-site days on projects, doing anything o
25 000 Euros = 35 030 U.S. dollars (according to Google)
Which 35000 (there's a commission right?) + 50000 = 85000.


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Here are the top 10 reasons why kids love Kiawah vacations:
1. The events are fun for everyone!!
From toddlers to teens there are endless activities for children of all ages. You can sing songs and swim at Kamp Kiawah, take an art lesson in the afternoon, compete in a basketball tournament, attend movies and festivals at night and dance the night away at Club Kiawah on Friday nights!! Kids ages two to seventeen can come on vacation and have numerous things to do each day. Kiawah kids never have to look far for something fun and exciting to do whether you are staying at the Sanctuary, Villas or a private home or rental, we can promise that you will never get bored at Kiawah Island Golf Resort. The kids can attend various events alone or with siblings to return and share their experience with others. Each day Kiawah Island Golf Resort offers several events for children. These include Kamp Kiawah, crafts and an array of other indoor and outdoor activities. The children learn kamp songs, make fun souvenirs and meet friends from all over the country while participating in these activities. Many of our kampers keep in touch throughout the year and count down the days until their Kiawah summer vacation begins so that they can reunite with their friends and favorite kamp counselors.
2. No event is ever the same.
A huge aspect of Kiawah is our commitment to creating fun and building memories, which we have successfully done for many years. Although from year to year many events remain the same, we have found ways to expand them in ways to create new exciting guest experiences. Whether we are adding new toppings to our Sundaes on Sunday or constructing a brand new children's pool at Night Heron Park, children come back each year looking forward to doing some of the activities Kiawah Island Golf Resort is known for. Each time their experience is a little different because of additions or changes in a traditional activity. Many ideas are unknowingly invented by the kids and success is seen through their laughter and enthusiastic reactions!!
3. We make new friends everyday!!
Whether it is your first time to Kiawah Island Golf Resort or you come every summer, there are always new faces at kamp and our other events. It is a great way for children, parents and counselors to build new and lasting friendships through shared interests and memories. There is no better way to start your day than to see two kampers recognize each other from the previous day or summer and run to hug each other like they had been lifelong friends!!
4. They can test their artistic abilities in a number of ways at Turtles' Nest Art Studio.
From glass fusing and pottery to wood burning and knitting, there is something for every artistic interest. This encompasses all ages from toddlers to teens for classes and open studio. Younger kids love stopping by Turtles' Nest Art Studio with their parents or grandparents for the Messes and Masterpieces class where they bond in making beautiful art while older kids enjoy creating memoirs for their Kiawah Island Golf Resort vacation. Children take their art home as a reminder of the great vacation they experienced.
5. We can touch real, live alligators AND get the chance to meet the Moose who lives under the pavilion!
Where else would you get the opportunity to meet and touch an alligator from the Nature Center, play in a pavilion where a moose "lives", and even enjoy his favorite summertime drink – Moose Juice!! The kids enjoy learning about alligators, singing songs to our Moose and some have even spent an entire afternoon of Kamp Kiawah on a wild moose chase for the juice that Mr. Moose hid from kamp.
6. The Kamp Kiawah theme is different and exciting each day of the week!!
The Kamp theme changes every day! From Aqua Adventure and Summer Olympics to Mysterious Moose Day and Dr. Seuss Day, there are new activities, crafts and themed snacks each day of the week. With our enthusiastic kampers and counselors Kamp Kiawah is fun for all. The kids love cooling off on our slip n' slide, competing in Olympic relay races and spending a whole night dedicated to Kiawah Golf Association by playing all imaginable types of golf games.
7. We have awesome new water facilities!!
In West Beach and Night Heron Park we have brand new pools for the summer of 2012!! The Night Heron Children's pool features two slides that kids can race down only to get squirted by water cannons at the bottom and swim a little further to get 30 gallons of cool water dumped on them from a giant bucket. The toddlers also enjoy a splash zone just for them including an alligator water slide and baby bouncers. They love the huge water playground and it is a great way to stay cool on a hot summer day.
8. Become a part of the Kiawah Island tradition.
For many, Kiawah is a part of their family vacation memories. From the kick off Sunday night sundaes to Wednesday night festivals at Night Heron Park and our week long Fourth of July activities, these events have become a tradition for many families. These families have also become a part of our Kiawah traditions. Many families visit regularly and become a part of our traditions just as we do for them.
9. There are tons of cool prizes to be won!!
Whether you are at pool games, Tricky Trivia, 3 on 3 basketball or our other exciting events, there are thousands of great prizes to be won!! Prizes range from gift cards and packages to Kiawah Island logo prizes and more. The kids love competing and even more, knowing that not only first place winners receive a prize. Here at Kiawah Island Golf Resort, everybody wins!
10. Kiawah Island offers many opportunities for youth to learn new things.
Why not have a great learning experience and try something new while you are on vacation. Here at Kiawah we offer numerous lessons for various activities and skill levels. Whether you want to learn to ride a bicycle or are interested in learning how to surf we have something for everybody. Lessons are offered in bicycles, swimming, archery, disc golf, paddle-boarding, surfing, kayaking and golf. These lessons are for beginners and those with a higher skill level. What better way for a child to create a memorable vacation than learning something monumental that they will talk about for months!!


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Strong earnings reports from Google (GOOG) and IBM (IBM) capped off another very good day for the bulls. GOOG only beat by a few cents but management did a nice job of lowering expectations, and that has caused a big spike as buyers regain confidence and shorts are squeezed. IBM also has low expectations and is benefiting nicely.
The market looked a little shaky to start the day but an interview with hedge fund manager David Tepper on Bloomberg TV brought in buyers and they ran all day. His thesis can be summed up as "What else can you do with your funds?" He moved the market with that thesis last year and did a nice job of it again today.
I'm tired of repeating lately that the trend is your friend, but it is working very well. If you try to ride the momentum, you should be doing well. I understand the inclination to want to call a top; even the bulls would like a rest. However, what works is to tune out all the gurus who keep trying to predict when the market will turn. They have been wrong -- and are still wrong -- and have lost quite a bit of money in the process.
It is very easy to talk yourself out of this market, and there are many who will assist you with reasons to do so. It may sound simplistic, even naïve, but I'm going to stay bullish until I see some weak price action.
Have a good evening. I'll see you tomorrow.