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A Tale of Two Cannon
A Tale of Two Cannon by Morgan Gates
On a hill in southern Vicksburg sits and a formidable piece of artillery, it is a British 7.5 inch Blakely rifled cannon, that was once a part of Vicksburg's defensive arsenal. This tremendous gun's breech was banded with wrought iron to strengthen it, it's cast iron barrel was 124 inches long and it was able to loft a 150-pound shell. It was affectionally known to its crews as the "Widow Blakely" as she was the only one of her kind in Vicksburg.
The Civil War has been called the first modern war, for so many things that personify modern war first appeared on the stage in this bloody conflict. Speed of transportation, and communication, had made great leaps forward, as had the range accuracy and power of the weapons. A 12 pounder Napoleon fieldpiece can put a hole in modern an armored personnel carrier of the modern era (it has been done with replica of those guns). A three-inch ordinance rifle –another fieldpiece—could put all its rounds in 30'' circle at a mile, the 30-pound Parrot Rifle (the American equivalent of the Blakely) could throw a shell four miles. Don't let the name fool you this was no meek old lady "The Widow" was a widow maker!
On the night of April 22 1863 as additional transports made a second run past the guns of Vicksburg. A shell prematurely detonated in the Widow's barrel blowing the last two feet off. The Confederates chiseled the ragged breech smooth, and the Widow Blakely continued to give good service, through the end of the siege; although, at a slightly shorter range.
Enter our second gun, the more mysterious of the two, "Whistling Dick" was a rifled banded 18 pounder by all accounts. This in itself is curious, in that 18 pounder is not a common designation for Civil War era cannon. The old prewar standards for smooth bore cannon were 6, 12, 24, 32 etc. Rifled cannon, a new invention in the 1860's, complicated the field even more. They were sometimes referred to by their bore diameter 3",9", 11" other times by weight of projectile 10#, 20#, 64# etc. finally, to totally confuse things, smooth bores were converted to rifles. I suspect "Whistling Dick" was one of the latter. The gun's name came from the peculiar whistling sound its shells made as they flew through the air. If you think about it this gun must have made a truly unique sound, for there were hundreds of shells whizzing through the skies around Vicksburg at that time. A certain mythos grew up around Whistling Dick, some claimed it was the gun that sank the Ironclad USS Cincinnati, and when the Union Army at last marched into Vicksburg, they began to search among the many surrendered Confederate cannon for this particular gun. When they finally located the gun, they sent it north as a souvenir, it sat on the Campus of U.S. Military Academy at West Point for over 90 years, and then one day they sent it back to Vicksburg. For you see they did not have the right gun, the gun that sat on the West Point Campus for over nine decades was not "Whistling Dick" it was "The Widow Blakely" they had the wrong gun. What became of the notorious noisy cannon, the night before the surrender, the gun crew quietly rowed the gun out on to the moonless darkness of the Mississippi and tipped it over the side into the deepest part of the main channel. Once safely back ashore they made a solemn vow to never tell a soul. They would surrender, but Whistling Dick never would. Finally, many decades later the last survivor revealed the truth on his death bed.
Today the Widow Blakely frowns once more from the heights ready to protect Vicksburg once more if it is ever attacked by a hostile towboat, or river excursion passenger liner, and what of Whistling Dick? His whereabouts are unknown to this day. The last unbowed Confederate still lurks somewhere in the murky depths.
Rick Algood
2/18/2017 02:37:15 pm
Great article! Very interesting piece and well written.
Robert Taylor
2/18/2017 03:36:01 pm
Excellent story. Now let's get together with an echo sounder and bring Dickie back home.
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During its most recent quarter, Microsoft also announced plans to acquire development platform GitHub for $7.5 billion. The move better positions the software giant's presence with developers.
Microsoft earlier this year also bolstered the positioning of its cloud services within the organization. That move included the formation of two new business groups, with one enveloping its cloud and AI operations.

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Chapter 163: Grandmaster Ao Tuo
On the second day, right as the first morning light shone on the land, Xiao Yan left the inn. As he left, he inquired about the location of the Alchemist Association in the city.
Walking on the street in the early morning, Xiao Yan recalled the shock and adulation that appeared on the Innkeeper's face when Xiao Yan was inquiring about the location of the Alchemist Association. He secretly found it funny and quietly sighed. It looked like the noble identity that alchemists had was something that was entrenched into the heart of everyone in the Dou Qi continent. Otherwise, these people would not display a expression of reverence when talking about the Alchemist Association.
Black Rock City indeed lived up to its name as one of the biggest cities in the Jia Ma Empire. Although it was extremely early in the morning, the streets were already bustling; full of the sounds and people. Moreover, there was the occasional soldier orderly passing by. The orderly armor clangings clearly rang out in the early morning air, as if they were the morning bell.
Following the direction that the Innkeeper had told him, Xiao Yan slowly passed by a couple of very long streets. He roamed for quite a while before he finally slowed his footsteps to a stop. Raising his head, he gazed at the majestic building that had appeared in front of his eyes.
This building was uniquely designed. Looking at the outline from outside, it appeared like a medicinal cauldron while the windows that surrounded the building appeared like the fire outlets of a medicinal cauldron. From at the top of the building, there was an enormous cover that creeped downwards, covering all the rooms below it.
Xiao Yan's gaze fell onto a pale purple colored sandalwood inscription board outside of the building. There were two words in an ancient looking script that appeared slightly blurry in it's flickering faint glow.
"Alchemist Association!"
Mumbling the words to himself, Xiao Yan turned his head and took a glance around him. He realized that most of those who passed by this unique building would throw a gaze filled with awe toward the inscription board. Of course, there were also some people who threw a surprised gaze toward Xiao Yan who was standing foolishly outside the Alchemist Association.
Ignoring the surrounding gazes, Xiao Yan gently touched the Heavy Xuan Ruler on his back before striding into the Alchemist Association.
When he entered the building, two fully armed big men that had already noticed him for a while extended their hands to block him. In a slightly unclear voice, one of them asked, "Little boy, this is the Alchemist Association. You want to enter? Do you have a recommendation letter from your teacher?"
"Uh? Recommendation letter?" Hearing this, Xiao Yan heart stopped for a beat. In his mind, he gently but doubtfully asked, "Teacher, what exactly is this recommendation letter?"
"... Uhh, I'm not sure either. Each country in the Dou Qi continent has their own Alchemist Association and their rules are also different. In the past, I seldom came to the Jia Ma Empire so I don't know what is it." From within the ring, Yao Lao said in a similarly stunned voice.
Xiao Yan helplessly shook his head. Just as Xiao Yan was worrying about what to say, a nice smelling wind suddenly blew from behind him. From his senses, the owner of this fragrance did not have any intention of stepping aside. Frowning slightly, Xiao Yan could only give way by moving his body, that was blocking the entrance, aside.
Almost immediately after Xiao Yan gave way, a petite figure hurriedly stopped at the spot he was occupying. Ignoring Xiao Yan, who was by the side, the figure turned around and called sweetly, "Teacher, hurry up!"
"Ugh. Girl, why are you rushing so early in the morning? That old man Frank may not have even risen yet." An old voice helplessly sounded from behind.
TL: Yes, it's actually Frank (Fu Lan Ke).
Xiao Yan tilted his head and his gaze swept across the old man who was slowly walking over with lazy footsteps. His eyes roamed around, finally landing on the badge on the old man's chest. On the ancient looking medicinal cauldron were four meticulously drawn silver colored waves!
"Tier four alchemist."
After mumbling with a surprised voice in his heart, Xiao Yan once again tilted his head and watched the purple dressed girl standing close to him. The girl's age was around twenty and she had a delicate and pretty face which was enchanting. Her figure was a little petite but her body was shockingly well developed. The protrusion and depressions on her body were all in the right places. On her extremely matured delicate body, she wore purple colored tight alchemist apparel. At a glance, the apparel had a noble flavor. After all, an alchemist's apparel was not something that could be carelessly worn. While she was wearing an alchemist's apparel, however, the girl did not have any badge that represented her alchemy tier on her chest area.
The long black hair of the girl was tied with a purple ribbon and so long that it rested on her pretty butt. When it moved, it lightly tapped on the round and raised, pretty buttocks The light soft noise was like the claw of a cat, continuously scratching the hearts of the men with inappropriate gazes around her.
Appearing to have discovered Xiao Yan's gaze sizing her up, the girl turned around and eyed Xiao Yan with his ordinary garbs. Her eyebrows involuntarily pressed together. After throwing a disdainful look to him, she faced the two big men blocking the entrance and snorted, "Move aside. Is it fun to block the way?"
"Ha ha, Lin Fei Xiao-Jie should be coming here to take the test for a tier one alchemist, right? Grandmaster Ao Tuo lives up to his reputation as one of the best alchemists in Black Rock City. In just three short years, he's able to let miss become a true alchemist." The girl's voice was impolite but the two large men hurriedly gave an apologetic smile. They quickly moved their bodies aside and created a pathway.
"Be reassured that once I become an alchemist, none of you will be treated shabbily!"
As the lady laughed, her gaze carelessly drifted toward the ordinarily dressed Xiao Yan. Although her teacher and father had frequently taught her not to judge a book by its appearance, after sizing Xiao Yan up carefully, she could not find anything special about him. If one were to talk about appearance, there were many in Black Rock City who were more handsome than him. Even if Xiao Yan was stronger than a seven star Dou Zhe, it was nothing special in her eyes. In this Black Rock City, even a Dou Shi would have to respectfully call her Lin Fei Xiao-Jie when they saw her.
Gradually withdrawing her gaze, Lin Fei shook her head slightly and finally removed all her attention from Xiao Yan. During this first encounter, she may not have had any disdain in her heart towards him but she did not bother to remember him either. She simply treated him as an ordinary passerbyer.
"Ugh, let's go. Girl, you better not cause me to lose face today. Otherwise that old man Frank would definitely not give up the chance to laugh at me." At that moment, the old man behind the girl lazily arrived and teased her.
"Grandmaster Ao Tuo!" Seeing the old man, the two large guards hurriedly and respectfully bowed and greeted the old man.
"Hehe." The old man who was addressed as Grandmaster Ao Tuo smiled and nodded to the two. He took a step forward and swept his gaze around. Suddenly, he stopped on Xiao Yan who was bored from waiting. He could not help but still slightly. For some unknown reason, he could vaguely feel that the young man in front of him was different. As for what exactly it was, he was unable to explain it.
"Relax, Teacher. Isn't it simply just refining a medicinal pill that has taken shape? Do you think that this would pose a challenge to your disciple?" Lin Fei smiled lovingly as she pulled Grandmaster Ao Tuo's arm, acting like a spoilt child.
TL: Pills that don't "take shape" aren't counted as pills and thus those who refine those are known as "physicians"
Patting Lin Fei's head in a pampering matter, Ao Tuo gave Xiao Yan beside him a kind smile before pulling Lin Fei and headed into the interior of the Alchemist Association.
"Teacher, why are you so nice to that person? This isn't usual style." After walking into the association, Lin Fei asked in a surprised voice.
"Haha, I somehow feel that the guy has something different about him but I can't describe it. Maybe it is just a hallucination…" Ao Tuo smiled and carelessly said.
Hearing this, Lin Fei helplessly shook her head as she followed Ao Tuo and quickly walked toward the inside of the building.
"Little boy, have you found the recommendation letter from your teacher?" After sending off Ao Tuo with his gaze, one of the large guards once again smiled and asked Xiao Yan. However, there was suspicion in his expression that belied his thoughts that Xiao Yan would not be able to take it out. Naturally, the truth was as he suspected.
"I'm sorry. I don't possess such a thing." Xiao Yan waved his hand helplessly and then scratched his chin, "That young girl just now did not appear to give you any recommendation letter to check."
"Lin Fei Xiao-Jie's teacher is the tier four alchemist, Grandmaster Ao Tuo. Don't tell me you have not heard of this name?" Hearing Xiao Yan's question, the gaze that the large man used on Xiao Yan was the one that was reserved for fools.
Sighing helplessly, Xiao Yan suddenly extended his hand in a gradual manner.
"What do you plan to do?" Seeing Xiao Yan's action, the two large men's expression immediately changed. They instantly grabbed their weapon from their waist and shouted.
Ignoring the two of them, Xiao Yan gaze focused on his palm. A moment later, a tempestuous purple colored flame suddenly rose from his palm. The high temperature from the Purple Flame caused the two men expressions to change drastically.
" Real Agglomerated Fire? Tier four Alchemist?"
The startled voices disbelievingly escaped from the mouths of the two of them. With their experience from frequently guarding the Alchemist Association, they naturally knew that a Real Agglomerated Fire was something that required being a tier four alchemist to create. However… if the one who summoned a Real Fire was an extremely old man, they would still be somewhat calm. Except, the person in front of them… was obviously a young man who had yet to reach twenty!
"Sorry but I'm not a tier four alchemist. For some reason, however, I am able to summon it, that's all." Xiao Yan's gaze glanced around and realized that there were many people who were attracted by the two guard's shout. Some of them who had sharp eyes clearly saw the Purple Flame on Xiao Yan's hand. Outside the Alchemist Association, there were a few who were so shocked that their intake of cold air was clearly heard.
Observing this scene, Xiao Yan shook his head helplessly. He could only shake his hand and quickly extinguish the Purple Flame as he faced the two guards and asked, "Now, can I go in?"
"Yes, of course. Little b… oh, Sir, please enter!" After exchanging a glance, the two guards quickly bowed their bodies and respectfully said.
Seeing that he had to use such a troublesome manner just to enter the building, Xiao Yan could only laugh bitterly in his heart. His inclination to keep a low profile was coming back to bite him.; not only did he not have an Alchemist badge, he also never had a rank badge from the Rank Association.
TL: For Dou Zhe/Dou Shi and other ranks
Sighing, Xiao Yan flicked his sleeves with his finger before gradually stepping forward and entering this building which housed those that had the highest status among all who lived in this Black Rock City.Previous Chapter Next Chapter


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|[Caml-list] "a 'a list" or "an 'a list"
>From one of the many pendants-R-us discussion forums I'm on, this question came up: which is grammatically correct: "a 'a list", or "an 'a list", when discussing Ocaml types in english? Is there a standard (de-facto or de-jure) or just whatever sounds right to the ear of the writter? To the french reading this discussion: please remember that English as a language not only borrows words from other languages, it often lures unsuspecting languages down dark alleys, hits them over the head with a lead pipe, and rifles through their pockets for loose grammar. -- "Usenet is like a herd of performing elephants with diarrhea -- massive, difficult to redirect, awe-inspiring, entertaining, and a source of mind-boggling amounts of excrement when you least expect it." - Gene Spafford Brian ------------------- To unsubscribe, mail firstname.lastname@example.com Archives: http://caml.inria.fr Bug reports: http://caml.inria.fr/bin/caml-bugs FAQ: http://caml.inria.fr/FAQ/ Beginner's list: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ocaml_beginners


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When I think of women in Peru, especially in the Andes, I think of ladies in bowler hats, flowing skirts, psychedelic design blankets tied at the shoulder as carry-alls [aguayas].
This is not a perfect place, and I won't live here for all of my whole life because I think it has more to offer me than America. It has many aspects, the culture, that make it far superior to America today; but it's not enough to look at women in funny hats to make this a place to live. What it has of real attraction is women who have 19th century values to a large extent, values so alien today to many American women that returning home is ever more unlikely for me. There is Modernity, which I love very much, and there is the current rule of the Freak Show that turns my stomach and turns my mind from home to other, better lands and people, Peru being one of those places, Peruvians being some of those better people. We could in America have it all, but not with the attitude so many today carry around like weapons. America has much to relearn, and some of it, important things, to learn from Peruvian ladies in funny hats.
A bit of history about the funny hats:
The bowler hat was devised in 1849 by the London hatmakers Thomas and William Bowler to fulfil an order placed by the firm of hatters Lock & Co. of St James's.
The bowler, not the cowboy hat or sombrero, was the most popular hat in the American West, prompting Lucius Beebe to call it "the hat that won the West."[7] Both cowboys and railroad workers preferred the hat because it wouldn't blow off easily in strong wind, or when sticking one's head out the window of a speeding train. It was worn by both lawmen and outlaws, including Bat Masterson, Butch Cassidy, Black Bart, and Billy the Kid. It is in America the hat came to be commonly known as the "Derby".
The bowler, called a bombín inSpanish, has been worn by Quechua and Aymara women since the 1920s, when it was introduced to Bolivia by British railway workers. For many years, a factory in Italy manufactured the hats for the Bolivian market, but they are now made locally.
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Since change is ubiquitous and permanent, we might as well become experts at adapting. We can get comfortable with change and look forward to its permutations and surprises. We can train ourselves to become adept at learning, unlearning, and relearning.
On the other hand, we don't want to be whipsawed back and forth through too rapid repositioning. Nor do we want to keep switching methods and systems. We need to find the balance between being steady and too speedy a responder. We need to comprehend that markets, like the ocean, have waves, tides, and tsunamis. Each needs to be handled differently.
We want to make change an acceptable reality rather than a soap opera. We need to be flexible and versatile. In being flexible we observe reality clearly and adjust our actions. In being versatile we utilize our trained ability to perceive and react effectively.
Volatility in markets can be embraced as opportunity or feared as danger. That shot of adrenaline you feel as you trade can be exciting or terrifying depending on how you view the situation. Interpretation is at the essential core of our trading.
A good way to start each trading day is by asking some questions: Where are the opportunities today? Are there any impending risks to my positions? Where might the opportunities or risks develop?
In the midst of unfolding turmoil or stagnant stalling, we need to distinguish between the fundamental and technical changes that are structural and therefore important and possibly extensive, and those that are merely headlines passing through and therefore only interesting and probably short lived.
In any event, accept whatever is happening, utilize your methods and guidelines, take a deep breath, and do your best. Remember, as it has been said, "All you can do is all you can do, and all you can do is enough."


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Dreamers Events would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a HAPPY EASTER! Spring has finally arrived! This first spring holiday provides us the opportunity to celebrate in various ways.
Easter is originally a Pagan festival, in honor of Eastre, the goddess of spring, but today it is celebrated by Christians. It honors the resurrection of Jesus, as well as mark the 40-day period of reflection known as lent.
Celebrate by having a intimate lunch with family and friends. Brighten and freshen up the home with Tulips and Lilies. Set up your table with fun pastel colors such as lime greens, bright pinks and pale yellows.
Create little favors for your guest: Take a petite wire basket and fill it up with sphagnum moss or Easter grass and fill with a handful of foiled wrapped Easter eggs.
If you want to give your family and friends a favor they can forever remember consider, Royal Copenhagan, they currently have beautiful Blue Fluted Easter eggs, which come in five to four different styles. Visit http://www.royalcophengan.com, for more information!
Create a light and fun meal such as a spring salad and magnificent baked salmon with oven roasted asparagus. As for the Easter dessert or spring treats create little cupcakes topped with pastel colored icing. OR scoops of mango sorbet in chocolate eggshell!
For the adults you can create a fun cocktail:
Glass: 5 oz/145mL Fancy Cocktail Glass
Mixers: 1 ½ oz/45mL Bourbon
3 dashes Gernadine Cordial
1 oz/30mL Pineapple Juice
Cracked Ice
Tonic Water
Method: Shake ingredients except tonic water and strain into a tumbler glass. Top up with tonic water and garnish with orange slice to serve.


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University of California, Berkeley
Consortium of Universities for Research in Earthquake Engineering (CUREE)
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Co-Sponsored by:
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" My sincere thanks and appreciation to you and the members of the Organizing Committee of the Clough/Penzien Symposium for making it such a great success."
- Dr. Joseph Penzien
" I don't think I have ever enjoyed anything so much as I did those three days in Berkeley... It is amazing that those former students, many of whom I havn't seen for dozens of years, still hold such an important place in my heart."
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- Prof. Jose Roësset
" Many thanks for a well-run organization."
- Prof. Polat Gülkan
" Thank you so much for organizing such a wonderful symposium, in honor of our great teachers: Prof. Penzien and Prof. Clough."
- Dr. Ching Wu
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" Thanks to you for organizing such a great event."
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" This was indeed a great and memorable symposium. Thank you all for organizing this most interesting event!."
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I think the community will look forward to other CUREE events."
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Whisky geek by nature
Self-professed whisky geek Andy Bell turned his teenage obsession with whisky into a career with Isle of Arran Distillery, when he joined in 2014 aged just 26. He talks to Laura Smith about his role as Export Sales Manager, his favourite whisky bar and playing in the distillery's band.
Did you always want to work in the whisky industry?
To be honest, no. I didn't even know I liked whisky until I was 19 when a friend introduced me to a Macallan 10 year old. Before then it was a drink I couldn't even get my nose near because the smell put me off. But that dram sent me on a path of curiosity.
How did that curiosity lead you to Isle of Arran Distillery?
I went to a night course in Glasgow run by John Lamond called The Whisky Trail and learned everything you could possibly want to know about whisky. Then it quickly became an obsession. When it got to the point when I wanted to do my own tastings I decided to email distilleries to see if the needed any help with tastings on the weekends. I wasn't actually looking for a job, I was running my own audio visual company in Glasgow. I was invited by Isle of Arran Distillery for a talk and before I knew it I had a job. I didn't really know what I was going into but knew I had to take it because whisky had become a big part of my life.
Tell us about your job.
It's so varied. Arran's a really small team so everybody has to muck in. I look after sales with our worldwide distributors in northern and eastern Europe. I'll look at what single casks we're going to bottle for our markets and think about what promotions we're going to run and how to adapt them for different countries. Writing tasting notes for our core expressions usually falls to me because I'm the biggest whisky geek in the office. A lot of my job involves scooting about my different markets and introducing our products to new and existing buyers and drinkers.
Is it a challenge to get younger people interested in whisky?
The biggest thing I always hear from young people is: I'd love to like whisky but I just don't like the taste or smell. That's the biggest stumbling block for young people. It is undoubtedly a challenging drink for a lot of people's paletes because it's a big flavour. Then again, it's not that much of a shocker to see young people passionate about whisky in a role with a distillery. I think there's a shift in younger people doing sales and working as brand ambassadors. I think that's a really good thing because there's still an archaic view of whisky; that it's an old man's thing. Once you've won the confidence of that audience, they realise it doesn't have to be an old person's drink.
What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
I love rock climbing. It's really addictive and is a great mental and physical challenge which takes the mind away from the pressures of the day! I have also played the guitar since I was 12 and I still play regularly to stay sane and practice for the annual Arran Malt & Music Festival. Distillery Manager James MacTaggart and myself assemble a band called "James MacTaggart and the Staves" and play rock covers in the evening.
What advice would you give to people wanting try whisky, but don't have a clue where to start?
Try six at once! Not only by the end of them you'll feel a bit happier about life but it's a really good idea to have a row of whiskies and expose yourself to lots of different flavours at once. When I started out drinking whisky I noticed the biggest contrasts when I tasted a line up. It helps you tune into your own preferences and open yourself up to a world of flavours. (And by six at once, Andy of course means six small nips of whisky served on a tasting flight tray not whole measures – being able to remember your whisky comparisons the next day is also important!)
What should novice whisky drinkers keep in mind?
Don't be scared to be wrong. It's like being scared to express an opinion about art – it can be quite intimidating because you think someone might shoot you down but no opinion is wrong. Discussion is really key to everyone's development in drinking whisky. You've got to share your experiences, whether it's a distillery visit or the dram you're drinking there and then. So try lots and talk about them basically.
What Isle of Arran whisky would you recommend starting out on?
The best Arran whisky for a novice, or someone who hasn't tried an Arran Malt before, is our 10 year old. This is our best selling whisky worldwide for a reason! In order to understand Arran as a whisky in general, you have to understand the 10 year old. If you do that, I believe you'll get much more out of all of our other expressions.
Where's your favourite place to enjoy a wee dram?
I can't see past my beloved hometown. There are lots of excellent whisky bars in Glasgow but the best one is The Pot Still on Hope Street. I have been to many whisky bars in many countries and this one is still the best. It doesn't matter who serves you or when, they do so with real whisky knowledge and passion. I've seen the bar five deep on a Saturday night and staff can still be seen taking the time to pull down four bottles and explain the differences to patrons before they buy. Their selection is obsessive and meticulously compiled. I could stay in there all day. Not something I've ever done though… honest!


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Empire State Building Observatory
New York's famous Empire State Building, a New York City Landmark and a National Historic Landmark, soars more than a quarter of a mile into the atmosphere above the heart of Manhattan.
The feeling and spirit of New York City is embodied in the Empire State Building, which offers one of the most spectacular views on earth seen from the 86th Floor Observatory.
86th Floor Observatory:
The 86th floor Observatory, 1,050 feet (320 meters) high, reached by high speed, automatic elevators, has both a glass-enclosed area, which is heated in winter and cooled in summer, and spacious outdoor promenades on all four sides of the building. High powered binoculars are available on the promenades for the convenience of visitors at a minimal cost. The 86th floor observatory is handicap accessible.
Since the Observatory opened to the public in 1931, almost 110 million visitors have thrilled to the awe-inspiring vision of the city beneath them. Each year over 3.5 million people are whisked to the 86th floor to be where Cary Grant waited in vain for Deborah Kerr in an "Affair to Remember", while Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan had their fateful meeting in the movie "Sleepless in Seattle."
The building, one of New York City's main tourist attractions, offers a variety of activities for its visitors. One can tour the Observatory 365 days per year, day and night, rain or shine for breathtaking views of Manhattan and beyond. Also, there are two restaurants, a sushi bar, three coffee shops, a drug store, a Hallmark card shop, a post office and two banks, in addition to the plethora of restaurants and nightlife activities in the surrounding area.
There are also several art exhibits for all to view in the lobby, including the addition of items from Fay Wray's private collection of photographs, posters and "King Kong" memorabilia permanently displayed in two lobby showcase windows.
All in all, the feeling and spirit of New York City is embodied in the Empire State Building. From the people who fell in love here, to the ones who have returned with their children and grandchildren, everyone recognizes the building not only as an awe-inspiring landmark which offers one of the most spectacular views on earth but an unequaled symbol of American ingenuity and Art Deco architecture.
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Probiotic Chia "Yoghurt"
|The tapioca-like version...
|The smooth- but- grainy version
This quick and easy breakfast is like chia pudding, only more yoghurt-y. I used coconut milk and chia seeds as usual (I think any plant milk would do though) with a little agave for sweetness. Then I added some lemon juice for the yoghurt-y sourness effect, which did work really well. The thing that makes it not entirely a cheat, though, is the addition of a spoonful of probiotic powder (we use Probio-Easy) so it will have similar digestive benefits to cultured yoghurt. I left some of it bumpy like chia pudding and put the rest in the blender to see what would happen The result was not completely smooth and sort of grainy, but it was still yummy.
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Unlike other companies, Organic Green Lawn Care, Inc. customizes lawn programs tailored to your lawn's specific needs with a natural approach to keeping your lawn green and healthy. The regular additions of natural organic matter build and strengthen the soil. Conventional fertilizers only address plant nutrition and add un-needed elements to the soil. Conventional fertilizers actually damage the microbial population in the soil due to the high salt content in petroleum-based products.
Six-Step Lawn Fertilization Program
This is a six application per year lawn program which includes six visits to your property once every 6-8 weeks. These visits include custom organic fertilizations based on yearly soil samples taken. Also, weed controls are used on each visit to control the intrusive seasonal weeds. This program is also customized to fit whatever type of turf present in your yard. A cool season turf or a warm weather turf will require different fertilizers and weed controls.
Lawn Aeravation and Seeding
We do over 100,000 lbs of seeding on current lawns and new lawns every year. We specialize in all types of lawn seeding including Tall Fescue, Bermuda Grass, Centipede, etc. Our Aera-Vators are specialized machines that fluff and drill seed into the soil for the best results.
Lawn Renovation
We also start lawns from ground zero. Some properties require starting from scratch due to weeds or new construction. Our process will get a new lawn started and have you on your way to an established lawn.
Core Aeration
Some lawns need a little extra aerification due to non draining soils like clay, and soil compaction. This will help the roots breathe and move deeper into the soil for stronger results.
By using formulated dry organic compost as top dressing, that consist of chicken compost with biologically active and naturally digested minerals.
Ornamental Tree and Shrub Program
This is a program designed to provide insect control and proper fertility to all planted ornamentals on property. We treat ornamentals up to 30 ft tall for all insect problems on a yearly basis. We also provide a deep root liquid injection of organic fertilizers to provide the ornamentals with the needed nutrients for growth. USDA National Organic Program compliant – All natural organic sprays-safe for humans, pets and all beneficial insects.
Mulch Bed and Driveway Weed Control Program
Organic Green also has programs designed to combat pesky weeds in mulch and rock areas as well combating these weeds in all types of driveways.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Organic Green cut grass?
Our business is focused entirely on Turf Management, Weed Control, Bed and Driveway Weed Control, and Tree Shrub treatments. We will happily refer you to a grass cutting business in your area if needed.
Is it okay for my pets or family to be outdoors on the lawn after an application?
Our organic granular fertilizer is perfectly safe for people and animals alike. As soon as it is applied it is safe to walk on. Our selective herbicides that we use on yards to kill the weeds is not as friendly when first applied. We ask that you keep pets and children off of the lawn until the weed control has dried. Once it is dry then it is again perfectly fine to walk on. It usually dries in one to two hours.
What is the difference between inorganic and organic fertilizer?
Fertilizers are divided into organic fertilizers and inorganic fertilizers. Organic fertilizers are made up of organic matter from plants and/or animals. Inorganic fertilizers are made up of synthetic chemicals and/or minerals. Inorganic fertilizers (synthetics) release more nitrogen faster and are cheaper, but they run the possibility of burning the plant and often leach out of the soil quickly into water. Organic fertilizers not only feed the plant slower, but over time amend the soil and make it a much better place for grass to grow.
How often should I cut my grass? At what height?
The cutting height can be determined by the type of turf you have and the time of year. Normally fescue lawns can start being cut in March or April depending on the temps. The first cut of the year will help remove discoloration and tip burn from your turf. Mower heights should range from 3″ – 3.5″ during spring and fall months. Lawns can be cut as needed (every 5 – 10 days depending on temps and moisture levels) during these optimum growing periods. Moving into the hot and dry summer months fescue becomes much more delicate. It can be severely damaged by cutting too often and at incorrect heights. During the summer or stressful weather it is recommended to cut fescue at 4″ or higher. Only cut lawns as needed in the summer or not at all during extreme heat or drought. During hot summer months cutting too short can cause the plant to stress, making it more susceptible to fungus and other diseases. It is also very important to keep mower blades sharp throughout the year. Summer turf lawns (such as Bermuda, Zoysia, St. Augustine, and Centipede) can start being cut once they come out of winter dormancy. Optimum cutting heights range from 2″ – 3″, as needed, for these types of turf during there growing season. We are always happy to answer further questions.
What is Bermuda grass?
Common Bermuda grass is drought resistant and a very resilient type of turf. When mowed right and grown in the right conditions common Bermuda grass produces an easy and economical establishment of turf. Common Bermuda grass may be planted from either seed or sprigs and with intensive management will provide a high quality turf. Bermuda grass is also a major turf species for sports fields, parks, golf courses, and general utility turfs.
Many customers refer to it as "wiregrass" or "crabgrass" since it creeps along the ground and is very intrusive. Bermuda grass when correctly maintained by itself or mixed with a dominant fescue lawn can still have many benefits. It will only grow in sunny areas and thrives on warm weather with direct sunlight. If you have shade lines in your yard the Bermuda grass will not grow in shade. It is found in over 100 countries throughout the tropical and subtropical areas of the world. Common Bermuda grass, C. dactylon, naturalized throughout the warmer regions of the United States, was introduced into this country during the colonial period from Africa or India.
The biggest problem with Bermuda grass is it is ALMOST impossible to get rid of totally. If you have a neighbor with it in their yard it will creep. Killing it off with roundup only provides temporary relief because the root systems go so low that it will usually come back in a year or two. The options for controlling this type of turf vary from yard to yard and we will work with each customer individually to find the best solution.
I have a problem or what I think is a problem in my yard. What should I do?
If you have any questions, concerns or worries about anything unusual happening with your lawn PLEASE call us. If there is a problem it is in your best interest as well as ours to get this problem solved as quickly as possible. We like to be proactive in helping your lawn be the best it can be.


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Mark Clattenburg has been urged to sue Chelsea after being cleared of racially abusing John Obi Mikel.
The Newcastle-based FIFA referee is free to return to action as soon as next Tuesday after a three-week FA investigation found there was no case for him to answer.
Clattenburg expressed his relief at the FA findings, although he hinted at his anger towards Chelsea.
He said: "To know you were innocent of something but that there was the opportunity for it to wreck your career was truly frightening.
"I know first-hand the ramifications of allegations of this nature being placed into the public domain ahead of a formal process and investigation.
"I hope no referee has to go through this in the future.
"Racism has no place in football but there are processes that should be adhered in order that any investigation can be carried out in a manner that is fair for all parties involved.
"We are proud of the integrity of refereeing in this country and I cannot wait to be back involved in the game I care so passionately about."
Clattenburg has been told he has a strong claim for defamation of character against Chelsea.
The FA confirmed that the only evidence against him was Brazilian midfielder Ramires' insistence he had heard the referee say "Shut up, you monkey" to Mikel in the aftermath of Fernando Torres' red card.
In a statement, the FA said it was "satisfied" that Ramires' allegation was "made in good faith".
The statement added: "It is possible for a witness to be genuinely mistaken and convincing in his belief."
But Alan Leighton of the referees' union Prospect said: "We are seeking a full apology and compensation for loss of earnings, damage to reputation and stress.
"The charge was based on the flimsiest evidence. It should never have been made public and should have been dealt with confidentially."
Chelsea's statement said: "The club accepts the case is now concluded and notes the FA states the allegation was made in good faith."


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With so much curiosity about organic, natural and environmentally friendly practices, it's easy to see why there's growing interest in raw milk. Milk straight from the cow, or with very little processing between the dairy farmer and the consumer, sounds like a great product. After all, milk is a wholesome food that's been helping feed people for at least 5,000 years [source: Zuk]. So, why would there be a problem drinking it fresh and unpasteurized?
Understanding Pasteurization
Most of the milk sold in the United States is pasteurized. This goes for milk products, too, like cheese, ice cream and yogurt. Pasteurization kills any bacteria present in milk by heating raw milk to a specific temperature for a prescribed period of time. This process, developed in 1864 by Louis Pasteur and named for him, helps reduce the threat of many foodborne illnesses, like tuberculosis and typhoid fever. There are lots of nasty bacteria that can live in raw milk, like Salmonella, Listeria, Brucella, Streptococcus pyogenes, Campylobacter, and Mycobacterium bovis. They'll make you very sick, and infections can even become life-threatening.
Even though pasteurization protects consumers from many of the health risks of drinking milk and eating other dairy products, there's still a persistent belief that it has a negative impact on milk's taste and nutritional value [source: U. S. Department of Health and Human Services].
Separating the Facts from the Myths
Making dairy safer through pasteurization has helped protect food supplies in the United States since around 1950, and there's no evidence supporting claims that it has a negative effect on the nutritional value of milk or milk products. All types of milk should be pasteurized, even milk from sheep and goats that's destined for cheese or yogurt.
To help counter some of the more spectacular claims for drinking raw milk, the U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have published these no-nonsense rumor busters:
- Raw milk does not have a natural resistance to bacteria.
- Pasteurization does not cause lactose intolerance.
- Both pasteurized and raw milk can cause allergic reactions.
- There's no proven health benefit associated with drinking raw milk. Claims that raw milk can cure asthma, allergies and other conditions are inaccurate.
- Pasteurization does not negatively impact the nutritional value of milk.
Keeping Yourself Safe
There are no federal laws mandating that milk sold in the United States be pasteurized, and it's legal to sell raw milk in some states. Because it's left to the states to regulate milk safety, use caution when purchasing milk products when you travel or if you know raw milk is available where you live. Children, people with weak immune systems, the elderly and pregnant women are at increased risk from ingesting unpasteurized milk or milk products. Between 1998 and 2006, more than 1,505 cases involving illness caused by ingesting raw milk were reported to the CDC. They resulted in two deaths and 185 hospitalizations [source: CDC].
Always check for the word "pasteurized" on milk products before you buy. Read product information carefully, and consult your retailer if you have any doubts about an item that isn't clearly labeled. Raw milk is often sold at farmers' markets and health food stores, so use caution when purchasing dairy products from these locations.
Related HowStuffWorks Articles
- CDC. "Raw Milk." 4/27/09.7/29/09.http://www.cdc.gov/nczved/dfbmd/disease_listing/rawmilk_gi.html
- Drape, Joe. "Should This Milk Be Legal." The New York Times. 8/8/07. 9/27/09.http://www.nytimes.com/2007/08/08/dining/08raw.html
- Goodman, Makenna. "10 Things You Should Know About Raw Milk." The Huffington Post. 7/6/09. 7/27/09.http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/06/05/10-things-you-should-know_n_211715.html
- Raw Milk Facts. "Not All Raw Milk Is the Same." Undated. 7/27/09.http://www.raw-milk-facts.com/About_Raw_Milk.html
- U. S. Department of Health and Human Services. " The Dangers of Raw Milk: Unpasteurized Milk Can Pose a Serious Health Risk." 10/06.7/29/09.http://www.fda.gov/Food/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/ucm079516.htm
- Zuk, Marlene. "The Evolutionary Search for Our Perfect Past." The New York Times." 1/19/09. 7/29/09.http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/20/health/views/20essa.html?fta=y


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Richard has been the Executive Director of CAYSA since November 2015.
As a youth in the Dallas area, he played recreational soccer, indoor and out, both in organized leagues and in pick-up games with friends. Soccer was set aside while he earned his BA in Linguistics from the University of Texas. When his oldest son's team needed a coach, Richard became a parent coach with better intentions than coaching skills. Over the years, he has worked on improving that. Through STYSA and the USSF, he has earned the USSF U6-U8, U10-U12, E, and State D licenses, as well as the USYS National Youth Certificate. Through United Soccer Coaches (formerly the NSCAA), he has completed numerous courses including Levels 3, 6, Goalkeeping 2, Reading the Game, and the Director of Coaching diploma.
Before joining CAYSA, Richard had run his own businesses since 1992, as well as serving as a coach, commissioner, Registrar, and Director of Coach Education for a local soccer club.
He is a compulsive teacher and enjoys helping people of all ages discover that they can do things they didn't think they could.
While running a landscape design company, Richard became a Licensed Irrigator and Texas Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor. He finds great irony in the fact that he spent years developing landscapes using predominantly native plants while trying to kill off Bermuda grass, but now spends time trying to improve the growth of different varieties of Bermuda grass for sports turf. He is currently a member of the Sports Turf Managers Association.
Richard and his wife have two sons, one in high school and one in graduate school working on his PhD in Biology.


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By: Henry J. Fromage (Two Beers) –
Youtube is a beautiful thing. Before it came around a few lost or unreleased films made their way around via bootleg videocassette, while you'd have to be friends with the director or producer to ever have a hope of seeing others. Nowadays, you never know when a forgotten masterpiece or folly will show up on the Youtubes.
I'm gonna watch you so hard.
One such film is Nothing Lasts Forever, a scifi dystopian comedy from Tom Schiller of SNL's Schiller's Reel fame, produced by Lorne Michaels, and featuring small roles for SNL alumni Bill Murray and Dan Aykroyd. It was never released, and only showed at a few film festivals and career retrospectives like Murray's, who often demands it be included on the bill.
A Toast
The plot, in which a young wanna-be artiste (Zach Galligan) travels to a post-pan USA disaster-era New York now run by the iron grip of the Port Authority, only to find that the real source of power is a homeless cabal of guardian angels who want him to travel to the Moon (a secret retirement resort/shopping paradise since 1953) and fall in love with a moon woman (moon people are all Asians, apparently) kind of tells you why test audiences rebelled and it never received a proper release.
America wasn't quite ready for Asian moon people
That's entirely to its credit in my eyes, though, as you'd be hard-pressed to find a more thoroughly unique film. The film is meticulously shot and designed to mirror retro 30s-50s films running the gamut from Frank Capra to Ed Wood, with a perfect throwback score by Howard Shore. This makes for some wonderfully absurdist humor like the bus to the moon with apparently unlimited interior space (there's even a cocktail lounge!) as well as some sneakily effective social commentary, like the Brazil-like bureaucracy of the Port Authority, which even tests for artistic skill, and the "future art scene" whose lingo and humorously overblown displays are all the funnier for how believable they are.
This could be a Marina Abramovic or Shia LaBeouf piece, easy…
My favorite part hands-down, though, is the Moon Base for retirees, overseen by a tyrannical Murray and entirely centered on whitewashed consumerism. Moon tourism has been possible for decades, but like most tourist traps, it's just an excuse to sell overpriced baubles to the gullible elderly.
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Galligan plays the naive simpleton of a main character a little too well, and is still the exact same dimwitted young man at the end of the film as he is in the beginning. Also, as much as I enjoyed its style and commentary, Nothing Lasts Forever is a bit of an undercooked parable (particularly) in the end. It doesn't pull together all of its strange tangents very well, and seems to rush through some to get to the next.
Nothing Lasts Forever is an imaginative, inventive cinematic oddity that deserved much more than the footnote status it ended up with. Don't take my word for it, though, watch it yourself!


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Are you a convinced atheist?
Religion around the world is on the decline.
For the first time ever, Norway now has more people who do not believe in God than do - with 39 per cent of atheists versus 37 per cent of believers.
In the US, meanwhile, a nation whose dollar bill signs states "In God We Trust", belief in the Christian deity is also at an all time low.
Research found that nearly twice as many Americans in 2014 said they did not believe in God as in 1980 - and that five times as many in 2014 said they never prayed, with millenials in particular accounting for the change in public opinion.
Now a map has shown degrees of religion around the world according to the countries with the most people saying they are "convinced atheists".
Yet despite a trend towards fewer people believing in God around the world, it appears only a few countries have more than 20 per cent of citizens who are comfortable about rejecting the notion of a diety entirely.
Here are six of the most atheist countries in the world, not including Norway:...
(Continue reading: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/atheists-countries-list-six-world-most-convinced-a6946291.html)
Session One
1. What is an atheist, agnostic and theist by definition? What kind of person are you as for religion, and why?
2. What do you think of atheists? Are they, on average, smarter, more stupid or simply more rational comparing to others?
3. The diagram in the article shows that Taiwan, same as China, has a high percentage of convinced atheists. Do you agree? Please list the good things and bad things about a society with more atheists, and conclude that if it's good for the society.
Session Two
1. Many people make fun of "sea food" these days. Is this sarcasm rational, cynical, or ridiculous? Why don't most people make fun of the belief that Jesus Christ can perform miracles?
2. Think of (1) one thing about a religion which is so stupid that you'd never believe, and (2) one thing which is possibly true to you. Why do you think so?
3. Sung Chi-li (宋七力) was convicted of fraud in 1997 and sentenced to seven years imprisonment. But, his verdict was later overturned in 2003 by the high court which cited freedom of religion was protected under Taiwan's constitution (wiki). What do you think about it? Is the judge's decision reasonable? Does the decision serve the justice? Is it good for the people in Taiwan?
3.1 Since Sung Chi-li is not guilty, should the government apologize for violating he and his followers' religion freedom and compensate his loss, including his Miracle Association Memorial Hall demolished by the police?
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