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A Reader's History, from Aesop to Harry Potter
By Seth Lerer | Univ. of Chicago. 385 pp. $30
Idealists, Entrepreneurs, and the Shaping of American Children's Literature
By Leonard S. Marcus | Houghton Mifflin. 402 pp. $28
Children are Strangers in the World," wrote the 18th-century educator John Clarke. These foreigners arrive among adults, he insists, eager to "store the yet empty Cabinet of the Mind with a variety of Ideas." The history of children's literature is blessed and plagued by adults debating the extent of their responsibility to these small strangers. Two excellent new books explore the history of children's literature from different perspectives -- the last few thousand years and the last few hundred. They bring to life the saga of a crucial but always divisive question: How best can we fill these supposedly empty minds?
Seth Lerer quotes Clarke in his elegant survey, Children's Literature. He emphasizes that, in each period, which books children were required to read for instruction and permitted to read for entertainment depended upon how their society regarded offspring. Beginning with works from ancient Greece and Rome, Lerer closely reads fables, riddle books, prayer collections, biographies of saints and generals, novels by authors from Robert Louis Stevenson to J.K. Rowling, even the seemingly innocent lists of abecedaries. "A narrative," he writes, "can inhere in any juxtaposition of recorded events or items." Not only narrative but values and expectations reveal themselves under Lerer's scrutiny. He explores the influence of Darwin on perceptions of nature and culture in adventure books. In a particularly useful chapter, "Theaters of Girlhood," he examines the evolving representations of femininity in books written for young female readers. Lerer's conclusions are often surprising. Of Edward Lear's limericks, he writes, "Lear imagines . . . a vision of the old through childish eyes: as if what children see in their elders are patterns of behavior so unique or obsessive that it makes their own mischief small by comparison."
Lerer's Olympian survey of more than 2,000 years leaves the reader with a stimulating vision of history. The book feels unhurried, but somehow he recounts those busy millennia in only 300-plus pages of text. His narrative swells and ebbs like a symphony. Themes are stated early in a chapter; they build and intertwine to end satisfyingly in a return to the opening chord. Concentrating on Western traditions, he ranges from Aesop's sly anti-authority bias to the definition of a "real boy" in Pinocchio to Czech pop-up books after World War II. To find Pilgrim's Progress and Weetzie Bat in a single volume is itself a pleasure.
One of the virtues of Lerer's narrative is its exploration of the role of children in each era. For example, he reminds us that many kings and queens during the Middle Ages were crowned in childhood. Henry III was 9 when his father was killed. Pages, maids, apprentices -- children played important roles at every level of society. Art and religion were populated with children from the iconic infant Jesus to youthful Arthur pulling a sword from a stone to become king. As a medievalist who has written books about Chaucer and Boethius, Lerer also nonchalantly erases the Connecticut Yankee caricature of pre-Renaissance adults as childish buffoons.
In contrast to Lerer's spacious time span, Leonard Marcus covers a much smaller period of history in his Minders of Make-Believe. Therefore, he can pause to provide more detail and make individuals more vivid, resulting in a story entertainingly populated with colorful characters from Benjamin Franklin to E.B. White. Marcus sketches the early U.S. history of children's books in his first chapter and in the next surveys the Reconstruction era. Starting with the third, he devotes a chapter to every decade of the 20th century. At first this approach seems an unimaginative system rather than a narrative, but Marcus keeps it lively and engaging. He is a master of the brief, revealing anecdote. Consider one New York editor's response to complaints in the early 1980s from the African American community that books with "positive images" of black children were disappearing from lists: "You're only 20% of the population. How can I be concerned with you?"
In writing, as in photography, a close-up can result in shallow depth-of-field. Marcus avoids such blurring by highlighting children's publishing against the background of the rest of American literature. He is an encyclopedia on this vast topic. His many books include a biography of Margaret Wise Brown and a history of Little Golden Books, as well as the collected letters of legendary Harper editor Ursula Nordstrom.
It's a lively spectacle, this parade down the long and winding road from the New-England Primer to Heather Has Two Mommies. In Marcus's account, the march of writers and artists on this path has been besieged by meddling bureaucrats and misguided educators as much as steered by visionary writers and editors. Yet the latter have triumphed often enough to produce books that affected generations of children. "To hold one of these books in our modern hands," says Lerer of 18th-century American primers, "is to realize not that old texts were lost, but that they were so used and handled, pocketed and plucked out, that they must have fallen apart. Worn away by countless children, these books were, quite simply, read to death."
Both Lerer and Marcus emphasize that these works -- from picture books marinated in biblical ethics to, yes, the Harry Potter novels -- were created by human beings with diverse and often contradictory motives. What a story these authors tell, of piratical moralists stealing each other's ethical axioms and presenting them as their own, of librarians shouting that Nancy Drew mysteries were bad for education and morality. Despite this cacophony, writers have managed to produce such cherished feats of imagination as Alice and Huckleberry Finn, Charlotte's Web and Little Women, a magical train station that rescues an orphaned boy and a secret garden in which a girl learns what it means to grow up. These new books remind us that children's literature, which at the moment is flourishing and hugely influential, grows from as rich and ancient a heritage as any strand of world culture. ·
Michael Sims, author most recently of "Apollo's Fire," is writing a natural history of children's animal stories.
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Coming off a win this past week, IBF Boxing champ Ava Knight is looking to continue to defend her title thoughout the year.
Knight was born and raised in Chico, California, where her boxing training began at the age of thirteen. Knight had a stellar amateur career, which included wins over the 110 lb. Golden Gloves Champion and the National P.A.L. 114 lb. champion (twice) in 2006.
She won the flyweight silver medal at the 2006 National Amateur Championships and was also a two-time San Francisco Golden Gloves titlist. Her amateur career record was an impressive 28-4.
Knight trains at the SFC (Straight Forward Club) Boxing Gym in San Francisco, CA. On October 29, 2011, Knight won the IBF Flyweight Title by defeating the undefeated Mexican champion, Arely Mucino via a second round knockout.
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A grand jury will soon determine if deputies involved in a raid that injured a toddler could face criminal charges.
In May, 19-month-old Bounkham Phonesavanh was critically burned during a SWAT raid at the home where his family was staying. Their home in Wisconsin recently burned down, prompting their trip to Georgia to stay with family.
The family says officers threw a flash bang grenade into the home while serving a no-knock warrant in the middle of the night, critically injuring the child.
The Habersham County sheriff says an informant purchased drugs at the front door of the home the day before the raid, and told officers there was no indication of children inside the home.
The Mountain View District Attorney announced Tuesday morning he will present the results of an independent investigation into the botched raid to a grand jury September 29. Twenty-three citizen will now hear all the evidence into the circumstances of what happened that day.


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Wandering Wire Vine
It's hard to find room for a plant which has neither showy flowers nor evergreen leaves to boast of, however, Muehlenbeckia deserves a spot in many gardens. It shines planted alone, as the finely textured, black stems are the perfect foil for the astonishingly round, glossy leaves. It is both tough enough to look after itself and fast enough to be noticed despite its diminutive height, plus it quickly forms a dense mat which weeds are unlikely to penetrate.
Why mulch your rose garden with bark dust when you could mulch it with wire vine? That long, grey, unbroken retaining wall could look more like a living waterfall in just a couple years. How about a hanging basket? I bet it would trail to the ground in one season. Try it in a container with Black Mondo Grass (Ophiopogon 'Nigrescens') and an upright Flowering Maple (Abutilon sp.) for a show stopping container for part shade that blooms from May until December.
It's the leaves' unique ability to stay in excellent condition from March through November (or later) which makes all these uses suitable, no cutting back or grooming is generally required.
Some varieties you can find at Portland Nursery include:
Muehlenbeckia complexa
Architectural round leaves give an effective illusion of water flowing when trailing out the side of a pot or over a rock wall. Black stems provide excellent contrast for the glossy, mid-green leaves. 4"H x 20-30'W. Z7
Muehlenbeckia axillaris (syn. M. 'Nana')
Tiny little leaves make it look like a delicate little rockery plant, but don't plant it in a small space, it spreads just as fast as its larger leafed relatives (up to 20' wide). Leaves turn bronzy before dropping in late fall/early winter. Z7
Muehlenbeckia 'Big Leaf'
This variety is of unknown parentage, but is perhaps a large leafed selection of M. complexa. It's certainly very similar to that species except for the larger leaves. Z7
Muehlenbeckia complexa var. microphylla
Leaf size is bigger than M. axillaris but smaller than M. complexa. Compact habit. Z7
Family: Polygonaceae
Genus: Muehlenbeckia
Common Name: Wire Vine, Creeping Wire Vine, Maidenhair Vine
Origin: The genus Muehlenbeckia consists of 20 species native to Australia, New Zealand, South America, and New Guinea. Only the species M. axillaris and M. complexa are common garden plants, and both are native to New Zealand.
Culture: Many are frost tender, however, M. axillaris and M. complexa are hardy to USDA zone 7 (0-10 degrees). In New Zealand, both are woodland plants preferring dappled shade, but here in the Pacific Northwest we have much less intense light, and both grow equally well in full sun or quite a bit of shade. Any reasonably well drained soil will suit these agreeable groundcovers, and drought, salt spray, and wind are all tolerated with good grace.
Maintenance: When sited appropriately, both M. axillaris and M. complexa are fast spreading, and quite capable of vining over obstacles or up trellises, so some cutting back to keep them in bounds may be required. Otherwise, these tough plants take care of themselves if watered deeply about once a week for the first couple seasons.
Pest and Disease: Generally none, however, bacterial root rot can kill even established patches if the soil is poorly drained and conditions are unusually wet. There is no treatment once damage is observed, the key lies in choosing the proper site and amending the soil at planting time.


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Crowds are drawn to Mellow Mushroom for their creative pizzas, artisan beer, and trippy wall art. So it's no stretch that they're hosting an art event on Wednesday. It's actually the second such event the King Street restaurant is hosting (they had a show back in April), but they're hoping to kick things up a notch this time, thus the hardcore moniker: RAW! They'll be clearing out the upstairs bar area for guests, with artwork on view from around 20 artists, ranging from CofC and AI students to more established local artists like Wolfkid and Carl Janes (creator of the twinkly Lite-Brite Elvis downstairs at Mellow). Guests can expect "controversial, eye catching, thought provoking, and head-turning art," according to organizers. The event will be on view from 8-9 p.m., then you can bid on your favorite pieces in the silent auction from 9-10 p.m. A portion of the proceeds will go to Redux's outreach programs. After the auction is when the "debauchery" part of the night comes in. Rocky Horror will be spinning "dirty, sexy house music," with performances from breakdancers and other live acts. —Erica Jackson


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Fed up with the West Contra Costa school district's financial troubles, Richmond city leaders are looking at converting local elementary schools to charter schools or placing them under city control.
The City Council is hiring a consultant for as much as $10,000 to study the legal details of seeking charter school status for 10 elementary schools, including possibly letting parents decide in an election whether a school in danger of being shut down should stay open. The study will include what it would take to remove the schools entirely from the West Contra Costa district and create a separate district.
"Every time there are cuts to be made, the first thing on the list are neighborhood schools in Richmond," Councilwoman Maria Viramontes said.
The study is expected to be completed in two to three months.
Charter schools are publicly funded entities that operate under different accountability standards and regulations than traditional public schools. They typically retain ties to the local school district for funding.
Pulling local schools out of the West Contra Costa district to create a separate school district would be different. The complex process would involve the transfer and division of assets and debt.
Richmond and El Cerrito teamed for their own local school district before merging their sites in 1965 with other cities — including Pinole, San Pablo and Hercules — to create a regional district.
The City Council's decision Tuesday comes amid mounting fiscal woes at West Contra Costa. The school board plans to cut $10.4 million from the 2008-09 budget to offset state reductions in education spending, and it is looking at closing schools.
In addition, the school district is running out of money from Measure J, the $400 million construction bond passed in 2005. Officials now are looking at projects to cut.
"The voters of Richmond have been strong and consistent supporters of the school bond measures over the years," Councilwoman Ludmyrna Lopez said. "Cutting bond money from Richmond schools that are in greatest need of public health and safety improvements should not be an option."
The council unanimously agreed to prepare a resolution urging the school district not to delay Measure J upgrades at Leadership Charter, Nystrom Elementary, Gompers High, Kennedy High and Richmond College Preparatory.
The council based its decision on information presented at a January school bond oversight committee meeting. District officials have since informally decided not to cut funding for Kennedy High, instead opting to cut money for Pinole Valley High. Cutting Nystrom never was a serious option, West Contra Costa school board member Charles Ramsey said.
He also said Wednesday that he is incensed that district officials were not informed ahead of time about the council's discussion Tuesday night.
"They didn't even give the district a chance to speak on it," he said. "They have negative feelings about the school district, and this creates more bad feelings because there's a lack of communication."
Lopez said she contacted the district and was told that staff members are out of the office this week for mid-winter break.
Ramsey wondered how the council could say that Richmond schools are the first to lose money when 70 percent of Measure J funds have been set aside for Richmond schools, including more than $160 million for De Anza High and $100 million for Nystrom, Ford and King elementary schools.
"They're uninformed about it," Ramsey said.
Ramsey, who is also an attorney, said case law exists showing that takeovers of school districts by other public agencies is unconstitutional.
The vote to hire a consultant was not unanimous. The motion passed 5-1, with Mayor Gayle McLaughlin dissenting and Councilman Jim Rogers abstaining.
"I don't believe the city of Richmond has established that we have the expertise, the ability to go in and start trying to run schools," Rogers said.
Councilman Tom Butt recused himself from both the vote on the resolution and the consultant due to a conflict of interest. Councilman Tony Thurmond was absent.
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Coming soon to the Cottage of Stone: ornamental wrought iron fencing!
We spotted this gorgeous fence on Craigslist. It seemed expensive, yet at $25 a foot - it was actually a great bargain. We picked up nearly 100 feet of this gorgeous fence. The plaque reveals it was made by Cincinnati Iron Fence Company. I can't find any historical information on the company, other than some catalogues that indicate they produced fences from the late nineteenth through early twentieth centuries.
Steven ranks this right below the barn wood salvaging as the second worst excursion I have sent him on. It was nearly a three hour drive each way to the property the fence was at. Then fence was set in concrete. Not just the posts - but a strip of concrete the entire fence line. The post anchors were not salvageable. But Steven and the property owner spent 4 1/2 hours with crow bars and sledge hammers removing the fence.
We have to get our fence permit.. and this is a Spring project anyway... I just couldn't wait to share. Next up, I would like to find some iron cresting for the dormers to tie in with the new fence.


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A environmentally safe and energy efficient home situated on 12 acres in a Gated Community of 12 acre and larger lots. Adjacent to a large parcel of BLM land. Many unexpected and high quality features. Low maintenance inside and out.
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A modest home in a prestigious but very casual gated community on the outskirts of Prescott Valley with easy access to Prescott. The HO association is both diligent and reasonable. The fees are also very reasonable — $561 a year. An architectural control committee insures that the development will retain its quality and aesthetic appeal for many years to come. Roads are paved all the way to the property.
This home has mountain and prairie views to die for as it overlooks a very large parcel of public land where cattle, horses, deer and antelope graze. Haystack and larger mountains are visible for more than 180°. Wildlife is abundant and fun to observe.
A great deal of time and expense was placed upon making this home as environmentally safe as possible. No fragrances ever enter this house. All cleaning products are chemical and fragrance free.
The electric wires are all twisted to minimize EMFs in the house. The Internet receiver is about 100 feet from the house and connected to the router by cable. Internet receptacles in the house are connected to the router by cables as well. The router is located in the garage behind a convenient access panel. The entertainment center —TV, DVD player, etc. —connects to an outlet that is controlled by an On/Off switch. Thus, there is no power to any of this equipment unless it is being used.
The electric meter is about 300 feet from the house and is analog.
Zero-VOC paint and formaldehyde-free insulation were used in the construction of this house.
The house is located in an area where there is a constant breeze for most of the year. The prevailing winds come across a large parcel of public land, adjacent to the property, in most cases. When there is a need to cool down the house on hot days without using the Air Conditioner or just change the air, a high volume but quiet whole-house fan can change the air in a matter of minutes. The fan is located in the attic and hangs from wires so that it does not transmit noise and vibrations. There is a large flexible tube that connects the fan to the ceiling vent. This way, noise is minimized while still providing significant air flow.
The exhaust fans in the bathrooms, laundry area, and master closet are high volume and quiet — 280 cfm. The range hood also has a very high air flow capability. The highest setting is 630 cfm.
There are also many features which reduce energy needs. There are numerous recessed lights in the house. They are all LEDs. Most have a color temperature rating of 2900°. The lights in the closets are brighter and have a color temperature rating of 5000° which is closer to sun light. All closets have abundant lighting. The lights in the range hood were replaced with LEDs. They are considerably cooler operating as well as more energy efficient. There are three light settings and the lowest level has proved adequate.
The wood stove is very efficient and has a catalytic converter to optimize efficiency. It is rarely used because the house maintains comfortable temperatures with minimal heating.
There are thermal honeycomb shades on all windows. They can be lowered from the top, raised from the bottom, or both. They regulate light and block heat and cold as needed.
Screened porches on the front and back of the house help to provide shade in summer and could be closed in to provide passive solar gain in winter. Both porches have drain lines that pass under the porches and continue underground to direct rain water down the hill away from the house. The back porch has Sun Shades to block the early morning and afternoon sun in summer. These shades also block significant rain water if desired.
There are ceiling paddle fans in the living room, office, and all bedrooms to provide additional energy efficient cooling when desired.
The well is exceptional for this area. It has a 10-gallon pump — which is the largest size allowed — but we were told by the builder that it was capable of even more output. The water is exceptionally good and does not require any filter or other treatment. We recently added a whole house water filter for sediment and to reduce the hardness of the water some more. We also have magnetic water softeners on the water lines.
There is a five-stage RO water filter at the kitchen sink that we use for drinking water. Though this is not necessary, we like the extra level of protection. The refrigerator ice maker is connected to the output of the RO filter.
PEX tubing was used for all the water lines including from the well to the house. This is the safest and most reliable material for water lines.
The system is also plumbed for recirculating hot water. The pump can be turned on or off by inserting or removing the plug from its designated outlet.
There are no hose bibs on the house to freeze up in winter. Three water hydrants around the house provide water for irrigation and all other watering needs. A fourth hydrant is located at the well head.
Storage abounds in this house. There are also numerous built-in bookcases. Electric outlets were placed in the media closet and master closet. These are for charging cell phones, Dustbusters, toothbrushes, water pics, etc.
The bathroom vanity counter tops are granite and the kitchen counter is quartz.
There is an additional office or craft area in the laundry area, which is also close to the kitchen. Thus kitchen and laundry tasks can be monitored while surfing the Net or doing crafts.
The garage is 26 feet deep X 30 ½ feet wide (793 sf) and has one double-wide door. The additional space is used for a workshop when the cars are moved to the parking pad. A large workbench with overhead cabinets and under-counter drawers is located on the back wall of the garage. There are two large double-door storage cabinets with adjustable shelving on either side of the workbench — a total of four large storage cabinets. The workbench also has peg board and lighting. The drawers are full extension on ball bearing slides. The cabinets and workbench are ten inches off the floor, so that it is easy to clean under them. Large power tools can be mounted on mobile carts and stored along the side of the garage. They can then be rolled to the open work space when needed.
A window and door with a screen door provide cross ventilation through the garage when desired.
There are numerous recessed LED lights on the ceiling of the garage. There are two circuits so that a shop vac or dust collector can be operated at the same time as some power hungry tools.
The garage has additional storage above the garage door and in two other areas. A threshold under the garage door helps to seal out weather and bugs. The floor is also epoxy coated with a totally non-toxic epoxy for easy cleanup and a nicer working environment.
A utility sink and cabinet in the garage makes cleanup easy and provides a way to clean up after painting or staining. The sink is also useful for some gardening needs.
A transfer panel is mounted to the inside garage wall for emergency situations. On the opposite side of the wall —outside next to the main electric panel, is a receptacle for attaching a generator. A generator would thus provide power during power outages. (Our generator runs on propane, so there are no gas odors or fumes to worry about.) We have never needed the generator.
There is a storage shed adjacent to the garage for garden tools and other items such as a generator.
There are two 4' X 10' decorative-block raised-bed gardens. A large planter is also located in the back yard.
Numerous plants and trees are thriving on the property and most are feed by irrigation lines. Additional irrigation lines can be easily added. Extensive rip-rapping has been done on the sides of the building pad and along the driveway. Two culverts carry water under the driveway in areas where rain water might otherwise flow over the road.
A large trench was dug up the hill and behind the house. During heavy rains this trench directs water coming down the hill to either side of the building pad.
This property has been annexed into the Yavapai Central Fire District. This helps with HO Insurance and fire protection.
What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
The home is all-electric and very energy efficient. It takes very little heat or cooling to achieve a comfortable temperature.
Thermal honeycomb shades that can be opened from the top, raised from the bottom, or both throughout the house help to maintain temperatures and provide ample light.
Screened porches on the front and back of the house provide extra shade during the hot months and can be closed in during the cold months to provide passive solar heating.
Sun shades on the back porch add additional shade and cooling during the hot months.
All lights are LEDs.
Ceiling fans and a whole house fan provide very energy efficient cooling when needed.
The house is oriented for maximum efficiency.
Energy efficient wood stove with catalytic converter.
Recirculating Hot Water.
Zero-VOC paint, John Mansville Fiberglass Insulation.
Neighborhood Description
A large gated community of 12 acre or larger parcels, conveniently located to Prescott and Prescott Valley. The development is both prestigious and casual with a great HOA that is very active but also very reasonable. The homes range from modest to very high end.
The community is at the base of Mingus Mountain and separated from Coyote Springs by BLM land. Jerome, Cottonwood, and Sedona are just over the mountain.
A very rural and peaceful community but still convenient to shopping.
Market Area
Prescott is a wonderful city with a lot of history. During the warmer months there are free concerts and entertainment nightly at the Court House Square in the center of town. There are fine restaurants and plenty of activities for every interest.
Prescott Valley has all the amenities of a larger city and is rapidly growing. The commercial and public buildings are attractive and well maintained. The Prescott Valley activity center hosts major concerts and other events.
School District
Humbolt Unified School District
See Neighborhood description.
Home Type or Land
Single Family - Single Level
Location of Home or Land
Elevation of Home
Building Details
Air Quality
|Agriculture in Area
|Industry in Area
|Air Pollution in Area
|Pesticide Free
|Fragrance Free
|Cleaned with Green Products
Interior Environment
|Heating System
Forced Air - Electric
Forced Air - Heat Pump
Solar - Passive
Wood Stove
|Cooling System
Conventional Heat Pump
Passive Cooling
|Ventilation System
Part of Cooling System
Part of Heating System
Whole House Fan
|Whole House Filtration
|Whole House Vacuum
Energy & Water
|Energy System
Municipal Energy
|Water System
|Wastewater System
Septic System
Construction Information
|Construction Type
Wood Framing: 2x4, 2x6, etc.
|Exterior Finish
|Interior Finish
Gypsum Board - Sheet Rock
|Interior Paint
No VOC
|Floor Material
|Roof Material
Asphalt Composition Shingle
|Window Material
Metal Dual Glazed
Vinyl or Vinyl Clad
|Insulation Material
Garage / Car Port
|Garage / Carport
|Garage Type
|Number of Cars
|Garage Area
|793 sqft
Contact Information
Alfred Judge
Prescott Valley, AZ 86315 US
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Another body found under debris, death toll rises to 4
Search and rescue workers found the body of Arun Kumar (27) on Sunday while clearing the debris at the site around 9 pm. "The body of labourer Arun Kumar was recovered from the debris after three days of rescue operations. Upon hearing the news about their son going missing, his family arrived in the city. They may fly the body back to his village in Bihar by Monday evening," said a Larsen & Toubro official who was present at the site of the accident.
A doctor on duty at Cooper Hospital said, "The body of the labourer was brought in late Sunday night for a post-mortem. According to the postmortem report, the cause of death is head injuries." With Kumar's body being found, the death toll has increased to four, while six others have been injured in the accident.
Two of the six are still critical. Suresh Prasad who was admitted to Seven Hills Hospital and Birendra Das (28) admitted to Holy Spirit Hospital in Andheri, are still in a coma. The other four labourers who sustained multiple fractures underwent surgeries during the course of last week. Mantu Prasad (45), injured in the accident, is now conscious and has been taken off the ventilator. However, he is still recovering in the ICU at Seven Hills Hospital.


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Is It Worth Buying A Quadcopter
Drones or UAVs have today turn into a typical sighting. These aerial lorries can be seen inside the sky performing all kinds of perform like photography, inspections as well as meals deliveries. Using the drones ending up being so integrated inside our lives, it truly is not surprising that increasing numbers of individuals are happening to the concept of finding a single for his/her private usage.
Even so, a drone is actually not just a play toy as some interpersonal individuals might believe it to end up being. This is a sophisticated device that needs to be managed correctly or it might activate a lot of damage. For this factor it is necessary that newbies choose an easy drone at first and get used to it before purchasing a thing more complicated. The following are some of the very best drones readily available in the market which might be best for an amateur drone enthusiast.
Husban X4
The Husban X4 is among the finest drones available in the market for fledgling drone pilots. It has a compact style and will not price that significantly either. You will get this aerial vehicle for as low as $80. In addition to the good deal, the Husban X4 is likewise extremely easy to fly. The controller is standard and exceptionally user-friendly. You would not have any problems in comprehending its various modes. This drone has actually a video camera connected to it also when planning on taking aerial images but considering that this is a rookie design, it will not be able to catch premium quality pictures.
Parrot Bebop Quadcopter Drone
The Parrot Bebop Quadcopter drone is definitely yet another wonderful device which novice pilots can utilize for mastering their drone flying capabilities. This aerial car is more intricate than the Husban X4 and has an electronic camera efficient in shooting high quality images as well as videos. The Parrot Bebop has a quantity of sensors that help you in flying it in an even more regulated manner. To manage the movements and flight of the device, you can utilize the FreeFlight 3 app which is offered on all huge platforms and is exceptionally uncomplicated to use.
Leading ranked Race Micro F22 Stunt Fighter Jet Quadcopter
If you enjoy fighter jets then your Top rated Race Micro F22 Stunt Fighter Jet Quadcopter is a fantastic choice for you. This drone resembles the F22 Raptor in appearance and is thought about as the tiniest push-button control version of the aircraft worldwide. At only 3 inches broad and 5 inches long, this quadcopter is quite compact which makes it appropriate for each outdoors and indoor use. The leading thing concerning this drone is that it is exceptionally durable and can last a long period of time if it truly is discovered in a practical manner.
Robotic UFO Flying Ball Remote Control Helicopter
The Robotic UFO Flying Ball Remote Control Helicopter is truly a special drone in lots of ways. First of all it has a truly peculiar design and second of all it is very light-weight. It really is an outstanding drone for newcomers as it is very simple to fly and will not need any type of knowledge. The Flying Ball can remain airborne for a duration of about 12 minutes, permitting you sufficient time for you to take a lap of your garden. It normally does not take much time to charge also and may prepare yourself to fly once again within 35 minutes.
Nano QX RTF
The Nano QX RTF is a fantastic novice drone for beginner pilots who are understanding how exactly to fly a drone. As its title recommends, the Nano QX RTF is quite smaller sized and may extremely easily match within your palm. This is a well-made machine which is fairly hard and might endure smaller crashes. The matter that makes this drone standout from the rest is its ability to climb up, turn and make minimal turns with unerring precision. It's remote resembles X-package controllers so you would not generally have any problem in mastering its functions.
Syma X5C
If you are searching for any beginner-level drone having an HD electronic camera then your Syma X5C is the ideal match for you. This incredible machine can be utilized for shooting high quality images and videos in the click on of a button. Furthermore, it has a truly advanced gyro stabilization technique making certain the drone remains steady all the time. It is possible to fly the Syma X5C out on view in addition to in your home. This drone has a fairly lower flight time of 7 minutes, however it is available for just $50.
Cheerson CX-10
The Cheerson CX-10 is an economical drone that's ideal for novice drone pilots. It has an adjustable gyroscope making flying this drone a simpler proposition for the pilot. It has a speed flip function as appropriately and can stay in the air for eight minutes. The CX-10 features a very swift charging time of only 20 minutes. This suggests that you can discover your drone back up inside the air quickly.
DJI Phantom 3 Advanced
If you want a slightly innovative drone that isn't really that difficult to fly then your finest solution readily available to you is the DJI Phantom 3 Advanced. This quadcopter could be flown in any kind of situations with practiced ease and will be providing you a really smooth flying know-how. It has a superb cam located on it which can catch high quality photos. The DJI Phantom 3 Advanced has an actually greater battery time too and may remain airborne for more than 20 minutes.
The UDI u818a is a fantastic choice for newbies who are trying to find a drone with a strong camera. This drone uses an HD video camera that might shoot 720p pictures and videos. The top thing concerning this device is that it is available for any really good deal and can be flown without difficulty each inside and outdoors the house. It may stay in air for about 10 minutes not long after which it needs to end up being charged.
All these starter drones are excellent for novices and can assist you in mastering the art of flying a UAV.


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Coco a norwegian forest was found abandoned at Jurong East. She was malnourished, dehydrated,very skinny and fur was badly matted.We took her in, gave her a nice bath and found that both her kidneys were enlarged and concluded that this was a case of an abandonment due to sickness. With the help of public contributions, we raised enough money to bring her to the vet for a full body check the next day. Doc est. her to be about 7yrs old and found that she has polycystic kidney disease and said she wouldnt last a month and proposed PTS(Put to sleep). We are very against PTS and hence requested for medications and took her back. Doc gave some anti biotics and drips for her to keep her hydrated. We also tried to rehoming her as we had other rescue cases on hand as well and our hand were really tight.However as she was old, sick and BLACK in colour nobody wants to adopt her.Guess what? It has been 2 years now and she's still alive and kicking and is now a part of our big family!
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USB Cables with 45° Angle Connectors Added to L-com Lineup
Following the release of their popular 90 degree right angle USB 2.0 cable assemblies, L-com has created new 45 degree versions for instances where the tight 90 degree cables would not clear objects near the port, such as LEDs, buttons, or chassis ridges.
North Andover, MA May 16, 2013
L-com, Inc., a designer and manufacturer of wired and wireless connectivity products, has released six new families of USB 2.0 cable assemblies with 45° angle molded backshells. These new cables follow L-com's popular 90° USB cable assemblies.
USB 2.0 cables are commonly used in everything from home theaters and PCs to industrial automation and military equipment. Normal, straight USB backshells do not bend-and in tight space applications, such as a computer fitted into a small compartment or a crowded rack enclosure-improperly attempting to force in a straight USB connector can damage both the cable and the port that it is plugged into. L-com's right angle USB cables address this situation by allowing a tight, 90° bend at the connection point. The new 45° USB cables provide more options for users who require an angle but a tight, 90° angle may not clear objects near the port.
"When we released our 90° USB cables, they were immediately popular with engineers, IT professionals, and everyone from the manufacturers to the day-to-day users of USB equipment," said Steve Smith, Product Manager. "But we knew we could offer even more choices, so we invested in designs for other, hard-to-find angles on USB cables."
L-com has posted a free, downloadable tip to help determine the correct 45° angle for each application, in addition to engineering drawings and 3D CAD models for each part. With stock expected to be available by late June, L-com will be able to ship against orders placed the same day.
L-com®, a global designer and manufacturer of wired and wireless connectivity products, offers a wide range of solutions and unmatched customer service for the audio/video, OEM, military/aerospace, IT, and wireless RF industries. The company's product portfolio includes cable assemblies, connectors, adapters, computer networking components, and custom products, as well as the HyperLink® line of wireless antennas, amplifiers, filters/splitters, lightning protectors, weatherproof enclosures, and much more. Trusted for more than 30 years, L-com, Inc. is headquartered in North Andover, Massachusetts, USA, and is ISO 9001: 2008-certified. For more information, please visit: http://www.L-com.com/.
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|Compressor Lubrication Tips
|Written by Maintenance Technology International inc.
|Saturday, 12 June 2010 10:55
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Guide to Reciprocating Compressor Lubrication (Crankcase and Cylinders)
Crankcase OilsCrankcase oils recommended are ISO viscosity grade 68, 100, 150, or 220 depending upon ambient temperatures. Generally, these lubricants will be paraffin base recirculating oils with rust and oxidation inhibitors and some may have anti-wear characteristics. If mineral base hydrocarbon oils are used where discharge temperatures are below 149°C (300°F), napthenic base oils are frequently recommended because these lubricants have low floc points and will not form wax crystals at low temperatures.
When discharge temperatures are between 150°C–200°C (302°F–392°F), it is recommended that synthetic diester, polyglycol, polyolester or phosphate ester fluids of equivalent viscosity grades be used.
When compressing chemically active gases, such as oxygen or hydrogen chloride, mineral base oils, including synthetic hydrocarbons such as polyalphaolefins and alkylated aromatics, must never be used. (Mineral base oils coming into contact with oxygen will cause explosions). Lubricants recommended for these applications include synthetic chlorofluorocarbons and polybutenes.
In self driven integral engine compressors, both engine and compressor pistons are connected to the same crankshaft. The running gear may also share a common crankcase. As a result, diesel engine oils are frequently used and may be mineral base or synthetic of similar viscosity grades as noted previously.
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The videos for this week include Lusipurr completing Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, Reetin becoming a tiny bit lost in Lost Odyssey, and Sebahamut exploring the world of Final Fantasy VI.
Sebahamut's Sanctuary – 12 Feb 2017: Final Fantasy VI (Part 2)
Sebahamut learns how to run faster with sprint shoes.
LusiPlays LIVE! – 13 Feb 2017: Castlevania: Symphony of the Night (Part 3)
Lusipurr completes the last third of the game, and shares with the viewers the wonders of SMOOTH CASTLEVANIA JAZZ.
Reetin Aloft – 14 Feb 2017: Lost Odyssey (Parts 3a and 3b)
Reetin is really bad at boss fights.
Reetin Aloft – 15 Feb 2017: Lost Odyssey (Part 4)
Reetin rescues a dog.
Reetin Aloft – 16 Feb 2017: Lost Odyssey (Part 5)
Reetin conducts funeral arrangements at the direction of a juggalo.
LusiPlays LIVE! – 17 Feb 2017: The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD
Lusipurr races through the introduction, spending two hours before he can do 'Link things'.
Sebahamut's Sanctuary – 18 Feb 2017: Lands of Lore: The Throne of Chaos
Sebahamut demonstrates that spending a game's entire development budget on Patrick Stewart's voice can have a serious impact on the overall quality of the game.
Thank you so much for watching. If you enjoyed the streams, then please make sure to come and watch us live on our Twitch page. We do take suggestions as well, so feel free to make suggestions in the comments below and we will take them into consideration for future streams.


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To make each guest's stay comfortable, all rooms feature Air Conditioning, Hair Dryer, Ironing Board, Television , Shower.Guests may make use of the hotel's excellent recreational and leisure facilities including Golf Course (on site), Tennis Courts, Pool Outdoor, Garden. Convenient location, a dedicated staff and first-rate facilities make this hotel a favorite among travelers.Our secure online booking form makes reserving your room at Laguna Villas Kissimmee (FL) simple - just fill in your desired dates and click.
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Deadline: June 1, 2016
Tender Lawn Care is committed to providing quality landscape management and snow plowing services in a professional and cost effective manner. Furthermore, we are committed to providing an atmosphere that promotes excellence and integrity for everyone associated with Tender Lawn Care.
We are currently seeking:
Lawn Mowing Crew Foreman:
We are looking for a Mowing Crew Foreman that is polite, enjoys hard work outdoors, and has a clean driving record. Experience in commercial lawn care practices is required.
The ideal candidate:
• Must be available 40 hours per week.
• Will successfully be able to manage themselves and lead 1-2 additional people
• Has an excellent driving record.
• Possesses proficient driving / operating skills for commercial landscape trucks, trailers, power equipment and hand operated equipment.
• Has snow plow experience, but not required.
Please apply in person at Tender Lawn Care. Applications may be completed Monday - Friday from 8am - 4:30pm. Our office is located at 2436 Oak Industrial Dr NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505. You may also email your resume to firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Macs come with Klingon as one of the supported languages.
I like Star Trek but am not in any way motivated to learn Klingon. But those who do might want to get a Mac.
(By the way, the screen snapshot is from a Mac application called Monolingual. It removes system support for the languages you may never need to deal with. I ran it recently and saved more than 250 mb of disk space. I kept Italian, as you can see.)


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Author: Justin G. Longenecker
Small Business Management, with its loyal following and great package, is far and away the market leading text in small business and has been for many years. It is a proven text, comprehensive in its approach, with the best fully integrated content, graphics, and resources devoted to business plan development. SBM has always been a step ahead of the competition (first to cover family businesses and first to integrate computer technology for small business) and continues to provide innovative coverage in each new edition. Increasingly adopted in hybrid courses that combine small business management and entrepreneurship and in standalone entrepreneurship courses, SBM shows aspiring business owners not only how to start a business but how to grow one.Table of Contents: * Part I: Entrepreneurship: A World of Opportunity 1. The Entrepreneurial Life 2. Entrepreneurial Integrity: A Gateway to Small Business Opportunity * Part II: Starting From Scratch or Joining an Existing Business 3. Getting Started 4. Franchises and Buyouts 5. The Family Business * Part III: Developing the New Venture Business Plan 6. The Business Plan: Visualizing the Dream 7. The Marketing Plan 8. The Human Resources Plan: Managers, Owners, Allies, and Directors 9. The Location Plan 10. The Financial Plan: Projecting Needs 11. The Financial Plan: Finding Sources of Funding 12. Planning the Harvest * Part IV: Focusing on the Customer: Marketing Growth Strategies 13. Customer Relationships: The Key Ingredient. 14. Product and Distribution Plans 15. Pricing and Credit Decisions 16. Promotional Planning 17. Global Marketing * Part V: Managing Growth in the Small Business 18. Professional Management in the Entrepreneurial Firm. 19. Managing Human Resources 20. Managing Operations 21. Managing Risk in the Small Firm * Part VI: Understanding What the Numbers Mean 22. Managing the Firm?s Assets 23. Evaluating Firm Performance


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POD Reflection: What is the role of emotion in music?
Music in layman terms is a rhythmic organization of sound, and is made up of different components, such as genre, type, instrumentation, audience, and the list goes on. However, the role of emotion is questioned in music over other more important aspects of music such as rhythm or genre or intonation, and hence we shall further develop an idea of a specific role emotion has to play in music in this essay.
But first let me define "music with emotion". Take for example written music: a composer rarely writes down every single detail a player or singer has to accomplish in order for the music to have a feel or sound good. The player or singer has to read the score and add in a feel minor details during the process of playing or singing the music to evoke feelings in the audience, much like icing on a cake. Examples of emotion evident in music are application of musical concepts taught: vibrato, direction (intensification), phrasing, variety of articulation based on different genres and dynamics, even body language, just to name a few. Emotion in music is much like emotion in language; music with emotion is like talking in a monotone, dull and boring. Music with emotion, however, adds to the pleasure of hearing it and definitely makes the process more delightful and meaningful.
Emotion can even promote interpretation of the music to a certain extent; a music composed with emotion would be easily interpreted by the audience. What makes Mozart and Beethoven stand out from the other famous composers is the amount of emotion they pour into their music when they compose it, and hence when we listen to the music we can almost empathize with the composers.
In my opinion, emotion is more of a necessity than a prerequisite for something to be considered music. An example to illustrate this point would be a mother would think whatever her ten year old daughter sings (with or...


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History from 2005 to the current time...
A group of Nillumbik home-based business operators joined with Council in late 2004 to survey local business operators about their wants and needs. The results of this survey showed that home based business operators had a set of needs specific to their business sector that could be supported in many varying ways by the formation of a network.
From early 2005 to late 2006, the Network has run many Networking Nights and two successful HomeBiz Expos. A grant secured from DOTARS (Dept. Of Transport and Regional Services) in mid 2006 has provided the Network with the opportunity to establish itself as an independent Incorporated association.
At an open forum for all members held in October 2006, a professional facilitator helped us workshop what are Mission, Vision, Values, Aims and Objectives were. The resulting information was taken away by volunteer work-groups to be formatted into a document which would become part of our Rules of Association.
In 2010, the network name was changed to Nillumbik Business Network.
The aim of the Nillumbik Business Network is to facilitate the opportunity for small, micro and home-based business owners to come together, share ideas and knowledge, network, collaborate, inspire each other and to access professional development opportunities relevant to the small business sector in Nillumbik and neighbouring municipalities.
We are small businesses owners and we are passionate about what we do. At NBN we engage our members by providing you with a means to influence outcomes affecting your own business. Whether you are just starting out or whether you have been in business for a while, you may find the company of like-minded people to be of immense value. As a member, your input to our organisation is an important part of your membership and is essential to you gaining the most from us.
Our Vision
Our Mission
We provide opportunities for professional and personal development, mutual support and knowledge exchange, through networking meetings, social events, workshops and sharing experiences for people operating or considering a home based business, who share our values.
Our Values
We are a friendly and welcoming organisation that values respectful, open and honest behaviour.
We value members who:
Click here to download a copy of the Rules of Association for the Nillumbik Business Network.