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The original square piano technical resource website, accurate and informative
Updates Ahead! Stay tuned for plenty of new material.
A wonderful event at Finchcocks Weekend, May 9th and 10th! We covered pianos, spinets, and informed historical performance, along with some wonderful concert music and informal networking.
A few nice pianos at auction in America and certainly more to come, so be on the watch for something new to show up on these pages in the new year.
Just acquired, a circa 1805 Broadwood Vertical Pianoforte. Not bad!
Nunns & Clark from 1850
I got this medium size American square recently that has been on display at the Dawkins House in Union SC for many years. Dated Oct 3, 1850, it is styled in the latest 'Gothic' fashion of the time, and as the Chickering patent for a full iron frame runs out in 1854, Nunns has already increased the string diameter to match Chickering, making it all work with an added stiff iron tube brightly colored in maroon red with gilt iron end pieces, seen here after removing wire and dampers and cleaning 160 years of accumulated Southern history off.
Muir Wood – Edinburgh
This Muir Wood has come in the last two weeks, and though the wrest plank is parting company with the bottom (as usual) it is a rather nice and complete piano. Note the intact pedal, tipped in an ebony imitation of a deer hoof! They were creative in the provinces.
Also, something new on leather is promised, so be prepared for that nice addition in the next week or so.
We have been hard at work on several projects, including of course the Clementi under restoration on these pages. With the wrest pin holes drilled, pluged, and re-drilled for correct pins, it is ready to string up. That has begun, pictures to follow shortly.
The ivory importation issue (see Piano Importation page) remains in play, with a bill in the House and Senate still in motion to reverse the Executive Order of February 25. We are still advising everyone to not attempt to import pianos with ivory on them into the USA at this time, as the 'relaxed' rules around the ban are still being enforced unevenly, and even personal decisions made by agents to disregard legitimate paperwork is reported. It is not safe in our opinion to trust a valuable antique to this process until the ban is adequately addressed and the decision communicated.
As people have had trouble finding me to send an email, please find me at firstname.lastname@example.com
I'll get back to you as soon as possible.
We love having the local (and not so local) school groups over, and below are a few pictures from earlier this year.
Maria Parrini takes a turn on the 1570 Italian virginal…a learning experience for even this gifted musician.
Jon Grier provides a competent rendering of some Scarlatti on the Zuckermann Flemish X, the beast that got me started those many years ago.
Marion Sprott digs into Chopin on a grand he knew quite well, an 1845 Broadwood concert grand he played while in London (for £20 fee no less!)
The 'Changing Keys' early piano exhibit at Colonial Williamsburg is in full swing. Plan a trip and go see these great instruments. Additionally, the new book that accompanies this exhibit is available through the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation online – http://www.williamsburgmarketplace.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductView?storeId=10001&categoryId=30719&ssr=1&catalogId=12122&langId=-1
Overseas shipments are still being worked out, but US buyers will have no difficulty
Changing Keys: Keyboard Instruments for America
At a Glance:
- By John Watson
- Features transitions of keyboard instruments between 1700 to 1830
- Hardcover
- 8″x10-1/2″
- 144 pages
More Detail:
The transition from harpsichord to piano and the accompanying shift in taste between 1700 and 1830 was a musical revolution in revolutionary times. So, also, was the transition from London's monopoly on the manufacture of instruments to a burgeoning American industry. Changing Keys: Keyboard Instruments for America 1700-1830 explores furniture design, regional and political influences, market and demographic shifts, manufacturing technologies, and the competition among makers and merchants during the colonial and federal eras.
Changing Keys:
Keyboard Instruments for America, 1700–1830
From Harpsichord to Pianoforte
November 22, 2012–September 7, 2014
Explore the evolution of spinets, harpsichords, and pianos in the 18th century in this exhibition of more than 25 instruments. Examine the differences in the various types of keyboards as well as the evolution of the instrument over time.
Keyboard instruments were an integral part of the cultural milieu of Virginia's colonial and post-colonial period. The second known public performance on a piano in America took place at the Raleigh Tavern.
Featured instruments, ranging in date from 1700 to 1830, are drawn from Colonial Williamsburg's significant collection of English keyboards. Many have never been exhibited before. Two reproductions are included so that they can be played for visitors. Models of detailed aspects of the keyboard allow visitors further insight into the workings of the instruments.
As we promised, lots of material is being added to to the pages on leather, those interesting sound covers on square pianos, and many other technical items. We will post the pages that are updated here so you don't have to go hunting.
Clementi – 11/27/2013
Biography – 05/16/2012
Releathering Hammer Coverings – 7/09/2012
Accessories 05/16/2012
Details/Drawings 7/06/2013
Dating Pianos 3/06/2015 Nunns update
Glue 11/5/2012
Soundboards 7/25/2012
Importing Pianos 8/10/2012
Articles 11/22/2013
Announcements 12/12/2012
Wire 10/18/2012
This site is being developed to help individuals who have (or would like to have!), a working square piano from late 18th or early 19th century, and perhaps would like to know more about how to approach restoring such an instrument. It may also be a place for the more experienced restorer to share their best practices and techniques, and to advance the state of the art in early piano studies.
As such, it will work best with many contributions, so anyone with a subject they would like to address is invited to contact Tom Strange in the contacts box and I'll happily respond or post your content to the appropriate page! As with all things 'rediscovered', the collected wisdom of our contributions may not always be so 'wise', so please use this information to make an informed decision for yourself regarding your particular restoration. The Friends of Square Pianos network is always happy to take a question, even if ready answers are not so easy to come by!


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MILWAUKEE---The Chicago Wolves couldn't muster any firepower and were shutout 6-0 by the Milwaukee Admirals in an Amtrak Rivalry game Saturday night at the Bradley Center.
Admirals goaltender Jeremy Smith (23-15-1) thwarted all 26 of the Wolves shots on the way to handing Chicago (30-22-2-3) its fifth straight defeat. The Wolves have scored just one goal in their last 210 minutes, 30 seconds stretching over the last four games.
Milwaukee (30-23-2-2) scored its first of six goals at the 9:34 mark of the first period. The Admirals skated into the Wolves zone on a three-on-two and center Mark Van Guilder slid an across ice pass to forward Zach Storini in the near circle who snapped a quick shot over the stick of Chicago netminder Matt Climie.
The Admirals doubled their lead while working on a five-on-three advantage at 16:31 of the opening frame. Right wing Juuso Puustinen worked the puck to defenseman Victor Bartley at the far point and Bartley fired a slap shot over the glove of Climie.
Climie (16-9-0) posted 30 saves on 36 shots.
Milwaukee center Ben Ryan scored the only goal of the second period, while Admirals forwards Kevin Henderson (2G) and Chris Mueller posted markers in the third period to close out scoring.
The Wolves host the Western Conference-leading Oklahoma City Barons at 4 p.m. tomorrow at the Allstate Arena.
Chicago 0 0 0 -- 0
Milwaukee 2 1 3 -- 6
First Period---1, Milwaukee, Stortini 9 (Van Guilder, Champagne), 9:34; 2, Milwaukee, Bartley 8 (Puustinen, Wilson), 16:31 pp. Penalties---Clackson, Chicago (slashing), 6:57; Stortini, Milwaukee (unsportsmanlike conduct), 6:57; Laakso, Milwaukee (interference), 11:04; Clackson, Chicago (double-minor high-sticking), 13:53; Baumgartner, Chicago (cross-checking), 14:50; Laakso, Milwaukee (cross-checking, unsportsmanlike conduct), 19:32.
Second Period---3, Milwaukee, Ryan 3 (Bartley, Beck), 18:19. Penalties---Sloan, Milwaukee (tripping), 15:19.
Third Period---4, Milwaukee, Henderson 1 (Puustinen), 1:36; 5, Milwaukee, Mueller 25 (Ryan, Blum), 7:45 pp; 6, Milwaukee, Henderson 2 (Blum, Lajunen), 14:15 sh. Penalties---Wilson, Milwaukee (hooking), 3:51; Duco, Chicago (roughing), 6:24; Roussel, Chicago (fighting, misconduct), 6:24; Valentine, Milwaukee (fighting, misconduct), 6:24; Clackson, Chicago (game misconduct), 14:06; Sloan, Milwaukee (high-sticking), 14:06; Stortini, Milwaukee (game misconduct), 14:06.
Shots on goal---Chicago: 6-13-7--26. Milwaukee: 17-7-12--36. Power plays---Chicago: 0-6. Milwaukee: 2-4. Goalies--Chicago, Climie (30-36). Milwaukee, Smith (26-26). A---n/a. Referee---David Banfield. Linesmen---Al Stensland and Aaron Mills.
MILWAUKEE---The Chicago Wolves couldn't muster any firepower and were shutout 6-0 by the Milwaukee Admirals in an Amtrak Rivalry game Saturday night at the Bradley Center.

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Future Eye Health Leaders in Africa lauded
The eye health fraternity in Africa paid homage to the winner of the coveted Future Eye Research Health Leader Award at the 2014 Annual Scientific congress in Livingstone Zambia on 20 November 2014. Dr Tesfaye Tadesse, a young Ophthalmologist from Ethiopia received the award for compiling the most outstanding resident abstract for the congress. Read More »
Former President Ambassador for eye health in Sub Saharan Africa
As World Sight Month draws to a close eye health leaders celebrated the appointment of the new ICO (International Council of Ophthalmology) Ambassador for VISION 2020: Sub Saharan Africa. Read More »
Africa's first eye health documentary launched on World Sight Day
On 9 October 2014, World Sight Day, non-profit organisation Orbis Africa launched Africa's first documentary film on eye health as its latest innovative tool to reduce preventable and treatable blindness and visual impairment on the continent. Read More »
Research findings impact on childhood blindness in Africa
A research paper by acclaimed University of Cape Town anthropologist, Dr Susan Levine, is set to change the face of the prevention and treatment models for avoidable childhood blindness on the African continent. The research study is the first of its kind in Africa and its release well-timed as October is World Sight month. Read More »
Poverty and Eye Health Review Published
August 6, 2014 - In partnership with the Brien Holden Vision Institute (BHVI) and African Vision Research Institute (AVRI) Orbis has published the Poverty and Eye Health literature review in the latest issue of Health (Vol.6 No.14 2014) a publication of Scientific Research Publishing, one of the largest open access journal publishers. Read More »
The Flying Eye Hospital to spread its wings in Sub-Saharan Africa
Orbis Africa and the Africa Regional Office of the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) have created a partnership to help strengthen the Orbis Flying Eye Hospital's contribution towards improving Human Resources for Eye Health in Africa Read More »
Strengthening Human Resources for Eye Health in Africa
Orbis Africa and COECSA have created a partnership in collaboration with IAPB Africa to effectively roll out Human Resources for Eye Health strengthening in the East, Central and Southern Africa region through the Human Resources for Eye Health Strengthening Initiative. Read More »


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Posted by Anonymous on 11/12/2012
we are congee village regulars for years, but our last visit was our last visit! The congee is no longer served in stoneware but in cheap ceramics which changes the experience from special to ordinary. The regular dishes no longer come with rice (that's extra!). And the dishes that do arrive are watered down versions of what is on the menu.
Posted by Forget the reviewer who said "forget it" on 04/25/2011
The food here is great! I'm a dumpling fiend and sometimes I'll just get together with friends and order a whole bunch of dim-sum style dumplings and minced pork buns and small juicy buns, even fried bread and scallion pancakes. The price is amazing yet the food doesn't lack anything. I'm mad at the person below me because he complained about the house special chicken which is the best thing in the place! It's extremely garlicky but if you love garlic as much as I do, this is for you.. and it's so cheap! This chicken is SO juicy, it's unbelievable. (The whole garlic cloves that come on the plate are easily mistaken for almonds though, don't make that mistake and eat one!). The fried rice is nothing to write home about, but it does the job. I've had some shrimp dishes here and there, don't quite remember which ones since I've been going to Congee Village for at least 5 years, but I've never been disappointed. And about the person below me who complained about the server.. that's how they are and that has nothing to do with their food. Yes they are often abrupt and indifferent and rarely do they stop by to see how things are. If you're used to being waited on hand and foot at fancy restaurants, this is NOT like that. Another note, don't expect cart service at dim sum. No cart, just order off the menu.
Posted by anonymous on 10/10/2010
Place was recommended by staff at Eldridge Street Synagogue and Museum and I don't understand why. Even the tea had no taste. Scallion pancakes had no scallions and dough wasn't cooked through. "House Special" garlic chicken was undercooked and inedible. Fried rice wasn't fried and tasted awful. Server was abrupt and indifferent, never appearing to ask how things were. Sauteed snow pea leaves were drowning in enough oil to deep fry a Thanksgiving turkey. The final touch was our being treated to a shouting match presumably in Mandarin between a male and female staff member that we we sure at any moment would descend into violence. We were a little disappointed when it didn't, because maybe then we could have sneaked out without paying for this travesty.
Posted by anna park on 09/20/2010
i saw many ppl complained about the waiter/waiteress's language barrier. but what do u expect? You want to eat at a Chinese restaurant where all non-chinese people are working ? come on, you are trying to taste 'authentic asian food' if you want to really advanture real awesome chinese food from non-chinese people's suggestion, go ahead! its not worth it yes definitely, they dont speak perfect english but for the quality of food...thumbs up. They have really good selections of seafood. Razor clams - a must to try. House special chicken(chrispy chiken with garlic!) and pork chop and coconut buttered shirimp w/ brocoli are yum! 'Congee Village' of course they are known for congee however, all over, i have to give 4.5 star out of 5! believe me, i am a paiin in the ass person. If you want to try GOOD FOOD, yes GO . if you are worried about poor language, go some American food restaurant like dinner rather than complaining about their language. I m going congee village for nothing else but for food! Where can u ever eat this high-level chinese food at affordable price in the city??? you can not compare their food too chinese take out places or like non-chinese owned /or chef restaurants!
Posted by TheMNDC - John on 07/28/2010
Great food, great lychee martini, fun setting. Congee village is a well rounded, exciting Cantonese experience. I tried (and loved) the Deep Fried Frog, Razor Clams, Sauteed Scallops in Back Pepper, Sea Cucumber and Goose Web, Small Juicy Bun in Shanghai Style, House Special Chicken, and of course the famous Congee. Every dish was equally amazing; however, if I had to pick top two it would be Deep Fried Frog and Razor Clams. Next visit I hope to test my comfort zone and try Nature's Bird Nest and Geoduck Clam Shashimi. I highly recommend Congee Village for places to bring out-of-towners.
Posted by dailyeats on 06/01/2010
I've been coming here for over 6 years because for the area, it's good value. But the service has become SO poor that I have to warn others. Perhaps they treat the non-Asians better, but to us regulars, it's not worth coming anymore and there are a lot better Chinese food than this over-rated and over-reviewed village. How to tell if a place is worth the hype? On a Monday night at 10pm when there were only 6 tables, the snobby waitress took half of our order and left. Five mins later I had to flagged down a waiter to complete my order. The entree came fast enough, but the 2nd entree, 15 min. later. After another 20min. I asked about our rice dish (tough to eat an entree w/o something carby), and he tells me they never put the order in. I dine out every day, and have had my share of bad dining experiences, but this is over the top. Busy Sat. night? Ok fine. A large party? Ok fine. To top it off, 2 managers walked by at least 3x, looked at us staring at 1 entree for 15 min. as we're waiting for the remainder, and never bothered to check the kitchen or with us.
Posted by Jennifer C. on 08/14/2009
I have been to the Congee Village several times over the years. I can only say that my experience there has been ok to say the least. Their waiters are not use to the english language, so it makes it hard to explain what you want to order sometimes. I have actually had to point to a dish pictured in the menu to one waiter because he had no idea what I was talking about. The food is good and the place is really nice, but I don't recommend anything with shrimp. They do not clean out that long vain or whatever it is from inside the shrimp. Overall the Congee Village is a good place to go, but if you do order shrimp just check it before you eat it. You never know.


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Shopping around for accommodation in Epsom need not be a tiresome task. Guests will love spending time in a cozy place that prides itself in contemporary charm. They offer four types of accommodation available. Tudor Court Motor Lodge is a great place to stay while in Epsom.
Here are more reasons why prospective guests should opt for this lodge. First, it has amazing rooms for the corporate traveler. All rooms have free WIFI, which makes it easy for this guest to catch up on important emails and other office related documents while they are away from the office. This type of accommodation in Epsom comes at an affordable price as well.
The business executive studio is suitable for the corporate traveler. It comes fully equipped for comfort and work. The TV, tea/coffee making facilities, toaster, fridge and heating are ideal for this guest. The Deluxe King Studio with kitchenette is suitable for those who love to cook. The Deluxe Twin Studio with kitchenette is for those guests who want to share the room and whip up amazing meals. The Family Room with Kitchenette is just so right for those with kids. The interconnecting room will enable parents keep an eye on the little ones. The two bathrooms and TVs in both rooms are a welcome addition that both parties will certainly appreciate. For those looking for accommodation in Epsom, this location meets the needs of its guests.
A user-friendly website goes a long way in encouraging visitors to purchase goods and services on it. This lodge has a comprehensible website. The colors, information and pictures are clear and detailed. Enquires are encouraged as are the bookings. Users will not have a hard time figuring out what the website is all about. Finding accommodation in Epsom is easy when they fo the web way. Booking online is a great advantage because guests from all over the world can book their rooms wherever an internet connection is available.
The Tudor Court Motor Lodge has adopted a great way to promote a safe and clean environment. They use Forrest and Bird bathroom products to support them in their efforts to protect native plants and animals. This will ensure that future generations get to enjoy species that are currently on the verge of extinction. Guests opting to sign up for at this motel will be doing their bit on conservation.
Paying for this accommodation in Epsom is also a stress free activity. The management has enabled a card paying facility. They accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Diners Club. These are global cards, which mean that more people from around the world can book online. Should the guest have to cancel their booking, they can expect a full refund as long as they give a notice of 48 hours. Now that is convenience.
Guests staying at this motel will certainly have a fun filled time. There are many places to go and enjoy what Epsom has to offer.


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text: The Isis wiki last edited by trayc27 on 11/28/14 11:51PM View full history OriginAdrianna Tomaz was a citizen of Kahndaq who was notorious for fighting the corrupt regime of the country. After Black Adam took over control she became at first a friend and later his wife and royal consort. He granted her super-powers so that she could serve alongside him in creating a new world order. The silver age origin of the character is somewhat different, as she was a schoolteacher that found a magical pendant that granted her powers when she said aloud "O Mighty Isis!" This character presumably lived with the remainder of the Fawcett characters on Earth-S.CreationThe character is one of the rare few that appeared first on television and then was adapted for comics. She had appeared in the latter portion of the Shazam/Isis Hour in her own part of the series labeled "The Secrets of Isis." She was subsequently transferred to comics where she first appeared in Shazam #25 in 1976. Though eventually given her own series she failed to maintain a significant fan following. The character was reimagined some time later for the year long story arc 52, where she would be the consort of Black Adam and rule jointly over Kahndaq. Her first appearance here was in issue #3 as Adrianna and in issue #12 as the superpowered Isis.Character EvolutionFor all purposes the silver age version of the character and the modern version have no direct link, though as Crisis on Infinite Earths rebooted most characters in the DC Universe, it could ostensibly be seen to apply to her as well. Thus the character has two distinct periods of her existence. The silver age version was plagued by the same problems as many other silver age characters, that being that character development did not occur very often, and especially not for marginalized characters. The character in 52 also did not progress but for reasons much closer to the needs of the plot of the series. As the person that reformed Black Adam, her behavior needed to be incorruptible and it was as she taught him a great deal of compassion. She died the first time with this same mentality.Major Story ArcsAs with most characters of the silver age, that version of the character did not have any real story arcs of note, even in her self-titled series (which ran for only nine issues.) The most significant story arc which the character partook in is unquestionably 52. In this she is first a dissenter of the way that her people are treated. This brings her to the attention of the new ruler of Kahndaq, Black Adam. After discussing with her he decides to help her find her missing brother, who had been kidnapped by Intergang. Eventually Isis and Adam decide to marry. During their marriage a suicide bombing is stopped by Vic Sage and Renee Montoya and the two become allies of the royal couple. The task of defending the country along with creating a new world order occupies most of their time until the country is attacked by the Four Horsemen of Apokolips. Isis and her brother are subsequently murdered causing Black Adam to go on a murderous rampage of revenge.She also later plays a role in the story arc Countdown. Black Adam is still in love with her and seeks repeatedly to get her resurrected, but he eventually becomes so obsessed that he doesn't realized that Felix Faust is manipulating him into helping to free him from Fate's Tower. As the two are eventually reunited they travel to the Rock of Eternity where they depose Captain Marvel as the caretaker of the magical power. This brings them into conflict with the Justice Society of America, although Isis is being consumed by her own madness, a result of her death. Shazam returns and turns the two into statues as punishment for their actions.During Brightest Day, her brother returns the statues to Kahndaq but is unable to change their conditions. Osiris decides that he must kill in order that she can live again, but once she comes back to life she chastises him for doing so.Powers and AbilitiesThe silver age version of the character got her powers from the Amulet of Hatsheput. This granted her powers similar to the rest of the Marvel family, though an emphasis on the healing and fertility is present in those powers, as those are the responsibilities of the ancient goddess.The modern version of the character has a connection with nature and she can influence natural events. This means that she can use air to fly, or to allow things to grow at a great rate. Occasionally this power is beyond her control, as when she cried over the fact that her brother would never walk again, it rained all over Kahndaq. She can also summon natural phenomenon and use them as weapons such as water blasts or walls of lava.TelevisionThe Secrets of IsisThe Secret of Isis is the 1970's live action CBS series that followed the adventures of high school science teacher Andrea Thomas (JoAnna Cameron) who became a super hero. While on an archaeological dig in Egypt, Andrea stumbled upon an ancient amulet that belonged to the Egyptian Queen Hatshepsut.She finds out that the amulet gives the powers of Isis to whomever wears it, transforming the science teacher into the goddess Isis whenever she recited "O Mighty Isis!" Now she has the superhuman abilities of great strength, moving objects, and flying and running at super speed.Using rhyming chants to summon her powers, Isis goes on the hunt to stop criminals, help those in danger, and right the wrongs of the world.She often would have to save high school students who got themselves into dangerous situations. 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Champ Demetrious Johnson wants new challenges, and not necessarily John Dodson
So theres a lot of challenges in this weight class that I need to fight. Dodson, I overcame him; hes a challenge. But there are plenty of guys; theres a guy in the division who has a win over me. Theres Zach Makovsky, so Im just looking for new challenges.
The dominance on display as Johnson (20-2-1 MMA, 8-1-1 UFC) defended his title prompted the immediate question of who in the flyweight division would be best prepared to unseat the champion, who dominated Bagautinov (13-3 MMA, 3-1 UFC) at every range en route to scoring shutout in the PPV headliner.
UFC 174 took place at Rogers Arena in Vancouver. The events main card, including the flyweight title fight, aired live on pay-per-view following prelims on FX and UFC Fight Pass.
Dodsons name is fresh in the eyes of many fans.
But for Johnson, who in 2013 outpointed Dodson at UFC on FOX 6 in his first title defense, there are other names in the queue that would make equally suitable challengers.
Pointedly asked by MMAjunkie whether he was avoiding a rematch in favor of other more worthy candidates, Johnson hedged, but he made it clear his preference is to move on.
Im not trying to avoid that fight, he said. Obviously, its up to the UFC to make that decision. The reason why I say that is because this division is rich with great athletes and great fighters, and many of you guys know that Dodson isnt the only person in this division.
As Johnson earlier mentioned, there is a flyweight in the 125-pound class that boasts a win over him, albeit in the bantamweight division, where he hasnt fought in three years.
Brad Pickett outpointed Johnson four years ago under the now-defunct WEC banner. Now, the Brit veteran is eligible to rematch the champ after a failed run at 135 pounds prompted him to move down in weight.
Then theres Makovsky, a former Bellator bantamweight champ whos won two straight since transitioning to the UFC as a flyweight.
Theres tons of guys in this division, and a lot of people forget about that, Johnson stressed. Im just trying to remind you guys. Ali Bagautinov, nobody ever heard of him, and he took a lot of shots from me. He won three in a row. He didnt run his mouth to get here. He beat everybody that the UFC put in front of him, so I respect him for that.
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My daughter was at a Wolves game and saw Stanley at an adoption. He was old, skinny, with two teeth, wobbly legs, and was so sweet. She texted me pictures and stories (No one wanted him, his time was running out) all night. I finally told her to bring him home. He took awhile to warm up to the two other dogs and us.
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I have to say, I always find your articles interesting. I/we read so much day to day on this & other blogs from a purely geeky technology point of view that, at times, it's interesting to think about them from another angle. I find your articles refreshing.
I like your comparison of the iPhone to the Mac product line where you point out that they don't revolutionize that every year. I believe that the iPhone has, for the most, part become a mature product line. We might not like or want that, but it doesn't change reality. I long for those days when the iPhone was new and fun & fresh... when jailbreaking had just been discovered. Those were the days. But our baby has grown up and matured and is still a beautiful, wonderful product.


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The Safe-Lok's patented Trap-Slot design helps to protect children two ways. First, it allows a cabinet door or drawer to open only approximately 1". Then, it locks in place so your child's fingers can't be pinched by the reclosing door, while it remains easy for an adult to release.
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This was amazing! I've always used my mom's recipe but wanted to find one a bit thinner and with more diversity in flavor. This chili was perfect! I did make a few changes: ground turkey instead of beef, added salt & pepper (to taste) and added about 2 tbsp of Ketchup to add some sweetness. Perfect!
Beef & Bean Chile Verde
From EatingWell: January/February 2008
Chile Verde, usually a slow-cooked stew of pork, jalapeños and tomatillos, becomes an easy weeknight meal with quick-cooking ground beef and store-bought green salsa. Make it a Meal: Serve with fresh cilantro, red onion and Monterey Jack. Add your favorite hot sauce.
93 Reviews for Beef & Bean Chile Verde
Green salsa made for a nice change from traditional chilli. Used 2 cans of kidney beans and added small can of organic tomato paste to thicken. (great idea shared by another member). Topped with a dollop of low-fat sour cream and shredded Monterey. Served with whole wheat saltine crackers
This is a fast, easy, yummy & different take on regular old chili. I can only find green salsa with medium heat, so I omit the cayenne because we don't like food too spicy in our house.
Serve over brown rice with some lowfat cheddar & sour cream and scallions.
Totally hearty and delicious! As other reviewers wrote, I added a bit of tomato paste and some corn. Also made it with lean ground turkey. I used that fontina brand green salsa. I'll make this again for sure.
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The warning is being sounded ever more loudly, from newspaper headlines to the floor of Congress: The United States is about to be deposed as the world leader in science and technology. This groundswell of fear arises from the mounting number of scientists being trained in countries like China and India, and an apparent decline in new scientists at home. Responding to this anxiety, President Bush last year called for a $136 billion boost in federal funding for science education and research. But just what will it take for the United States to rebuild its house of science—and keep the lead in the global brain race? According to USF Associate Dean for Sciences Brandon Brown, we can start by rethinking how scientists are rewarded for innovation and launching a good, old-fashioned PR campaign.
FOR DEVOTEES of American science, today's fears amount to an outsourcing of everything we hold dear. In our darkest moments, we see half the nation blathering on cell phones as they ship know-how and innovation to Asia, while we hear the other half praying to have all scientific questions shipped to the Holy Trinity. Ultimately, these fears tug strings both emotional and rational. At an unconscious level, we fear a fall from the high seat of technology into torch-lit streets ruled by superstition. We hold a collective pride, soaked in images of busy chalkboards, moon landings, lab coats, and horn-rimmed glasses. More consciously, on a level of cold logic, we understand science and technology as the economic growth hormones for the body GNP.With any phobia, the afflicted must examine the facts and then focus on the factors within reach. If action replaces worry, American science can assure itself with some homework, some tinkering, and a savvy whitening of the teeth.The threat of Asian science is often expressed in numbers. China and India produce ever-larger crops of eager scientists and engineers. But the real and relevant numbers are as elusive as the ether. Inside Higher Ed recently cited the case of the "disappearing Chinese engineers." In a 2006 report titled "Rising Above the Gathering Storm," the National Academies of Science estimated that 600,000 engineers graduate in China per year, compared to 70,000 per year in America. This single offhand figure has become a factoid that every member of Congress can restate without reading an otherwise fascinating and important report. A subsequent bulletin from the National Academies has nearly halved the Chinese number and doubled the American output. Any relief felt at this update would be as silly as the worry. A nation with roughly five times our population should have more of every profession.The real question should be: do hordes correlate to science innovation? Can we enumerate a nation's scientists, like so many identical warheads, to measure discovery power? That makes as much sense as choosing a restaurant based on how many chefs they employ. One good idea, or two minds making a novel connection, can trump 100,000 working to fine-tune an existing technology, be it software or soft serve.The purely qualitative fear is more substantive than the numerical. The worry of American science losing its standing reminds one of the nation's reaction to evolving overseas basketball competition. Whether you're talking steel, semiconductors or sports, everyone will catch up given one game and a constant set of rules. So we must do what we can to encourage innovation. In particular, market-ignorant research generates tomorrow's unexpected technologies. The French mathematician Henri Poincaré wrote of discovery as a game of combinatorics. We possess an enormous inventory of knowledge chunks. What creates the next breakthrough is the combination of chunks that were formerly separate. Most combinations are truly senseless, but once in a great while a combination opens a new vista. For instance, applying X-ray diffraction to complex biological molecules revealed the now-familiar double helix.One obvious strategy for supporting Poincaré's vision is to maintain diversity within the scientific enterprise. Much like economic investing, you want to keep a variety of experiments percolating, from the sensible to the risky. Fund labs of various sizes and distribute funds over a great range of disciplines. That includes, for instance, not funding genetics and microbiology to the exclusion of meso and macro scale biology. A diverse battery of science should also include funding scientists of various ages. The National Institutes of Health report a disturbing but obvious trend in their funding statistics. The average age of the traditional grant winner rose from about 40 years in 1980 to over 50 years in 2003. Without diminishing our more senior scientists, it's important to recall that the pre-25 crowd has generated a wealth of groundbreaking discoveries, from Newton to Einstein.
Yet, the duration of scientific training is steadily increasing. Even the most promising and creative scientists complete one or more lengthy post-doctoral positions before having the freedom to run their own labs. At the root of increased training and increasing age of grant winners is the quantification of scientific prestige. We distill career accomplishments to a publication list and citation popularity.Adjusting the mechanisms of scientific reward, then, becomes another primary strategy for elevating the future prospects of American science. This is far from a new cry, but to date it has done all the good of your average car alarm. Advancement, prestige and grant funding are all tied to one's number of publications. Given so many scientists, so many projects, and so little time, the numerical measures are not a bad solution. And it works to this extent: good scientists can thrive, and those with suspect methods typically cannot.The problem arises unintended, after this cycle runs for a number of generations with an increasing emphasis on quantities. A young scientist may have ideas of trying something new, to stick a toe in a wholly new pool, but for what incentive? The entire structure pushes this scientist to focus and refocus on her area of specific training; that's how she maintains the stream of publications with an appropriate wake of citations. If you try something new, there aren't necessarily research groups who can refer to your work. As with many human endeavors, the system gravitates to ruts.THESE BROAD STROKES may paint too dire a picture. The system only needs minor alterations in terms of promotion review and grant review. But like campaign finance reform, the moneyed comfort of the status quo provides a substantial barrier.The two main suggestions above sit within the house of science. There remain of course the external matters. We want to avoid becoming an under-funded, market-driven service sector for the American enterprise, and this is not an idle worry. The National Science Foundation won less than a quarter of 1 percent of the federal budget in 2005, a value that sat stagnant from 2004. At the same time, the NSF now promises return-on-the-dollar assessment of research, a Wall Street model that could choke innovation. We want both the public and national leadership (above the corporate level, if that still exists) to appreciate the long-term process of science innovation. And we'd like to find a polite way to avoid defensive debates that artificially pitch the scientific method against religious texts and beliefs.So finally we arrive at the image battle, the PR campaign aimed at the doubting and/or disinterested masses. American scientists cope with everything from dedicated creationists to myopic politicians, but according to a 2004 Harris Interactive poll, "scientist" ranked at the top of the prestige pile for public opinion. More than half the people surveyed believe scientists had prestigious careers—compare that to 20 percent believing "architect" had the same, or 16 percent for "actor."If pure logic won't help, and prestige isn't the issue, what guides us? To aim big, we need to put a face on our cause. When the President of the United States consults science fiction writers for global warming advice, hundreds of scientists protest, with perhaps dozens making their way into print media. But nothing sticks. We need one main person, one recognizable talking head, for CNN to interview. I'm suggesting a "Scientist Laureate." Yes, we have the presidents of national organizations and academies, but can you recall seeing one on television or in USA Today? The laureate would take a four-year term to champion the good fight, 24/7 in the media. While the scientific credentials would be required, charm, humor, media savvy, and political skill would be just as crucial.Finally, an acceptance of public relations reality will help. We cannot just tell people what we do. As uncomfortable or even humiliating as it may sound, we must show people the humans behind the science. Such efforts need to be everything but arrogant or staid—consider a reality show of doubt-drenched graduate students, for instance. In the end, PR success would serve two purposes. There's the practical matter, keeping the checks coming. But there's also a social sort of faith at science's core. If we let the public carry the cliché of the awkward obsessive scientist, removed from reality, we've told not even half the story. We do science not just to discover nature's hidden beautiful truths, but also, for the hope that discovery steadily makes human existence a better, richer miracle. That notion is easy to lose day to day.Just like other Americans, scientists increasingly obsess over the near term, looking not much further than their computer monitors. For science in particular, this poses risks to long-term health, vision, and our stunning good looks.


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Acknowledgements: We appreciate the wealth of information gathered from various websites of colleges and universities across the country. Two documents in particular provided information and organization that we have adapted for use in assisting students at risk at Ithaca College: Helping Students in Distress, from the University of Connecticut and Violence Prevention and Crisis/Emergency Information for Faculty, from Central Michigan University. University of Connecticut http://www.dos.uconn.edu/helping_students/index.html and Central Michigan University http://www.facit.cmich.edu/crisis/violence.shtml


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Tom Cole: 'Absolutely' no new revenues in sequester deal
House Republicans will accept no new revenues as part of a sequester deal, Rep. Tom Cole (R-Okla.) said Sunday.
"Absolutely not," the deputy House Republican whip said on ABC's "This Week.". "The president accepted no spending cuts back in the fiscal cliff deal 45 days ago, so you get no spending cuts back then, then you're going to get no revenue now."
This drew a spirited response from Rep. Keith Ellison (D-Minn.), who blamed Republicans for the sequester because they refused in 2011 to increase the debt limit without corresponding spending cuts.
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Technology enabled Mingo County High School students to get up close and personal with one of their representatives in Washington Wednesday.
Sen. Joe Manchin talked with students via Skype, an internet-based program that allows users to communicate by using a microphone and webcam.
Manchin was asked questions by students from Barry Hatfield's AP Civics class.
Bryce Smith started the event by asking why the senator went into politics. He explained that he got a relatively late start in his political career, at age 35.
He said watching the political process gave him the impression that it was simply a matter of people "doing favors" for those who could help further their political careers instead of representing the best interests of their constituents, and it angered him.
"That went through me like a knife," Manchin said. "I started in the state House of Delegates, then Secretary of State then Governor, and now as a Senator."
Some of the questions students asked related to West Virginia particularly, such as how Manchin feels about the Environmental Protection Agency and a proposed MTV series based on young Mountaineers.
The Senator told Jordan Gibson he found dealing with the EPA "challenging" when dealing with regulations regarding coal mining.
"The federal government should be a partner on all levels," he said. "The EPA doesn't look at what we have done or what we can do.We have cleaned up more in the past 20 years than ever before. There needs to be a balance between the environment and the economy. We need to work with the government to research and learn how to use coal in a better way."
B.J. Warden asked about Manchin's opposition to a new reality series on MTV, Buckwild, based on some young adults living in the Kanawha County community of Sissonville. Manchin said he did not feel the series showed an accurate portrayal of West Virginians.
"I believe in the First Amendment," Manchin said. "But I take offense to them saying this is reality."
He went on to say the producers' aim is to reinforce negative stereotypes.
"I am out trying to sell our state every day," he said. "This is people at their worst behavior, it is not what we are."
But the teenagers also had questions about politics on the national level.
Garth Simpkins asked what issues the Senator and President Obama agreed on, and which issues they differed on.
"The President is aggressive on education, and I like that," Manchin said. "Right now, American students don't rank number one in anything, we can't compete."
Manchin said he approves of Obama's policy of ending the wars in the Middle East and the way he is fighting terrorism.
"We are going after terrorists before they can come to us," Manchin said. "But it is not our responsibility to rebuild their country, or restructure their economy."
But the Senator said he and the President have differing views on how the country should meet future energy needs. Manchin said he favors an "all in" policy, meaning that the country would meet its energy needs from a combination of sources including coal, natural gas and nuclear energy.
"We also disagree on getting our financial house in order," Manchin went on to say. "We are getting in a position where we cannot even help ourselves. President Obama is our leader, he needs to help our country become strong with good, solid financial policy."
Brandon Evans also expressed concerns about the disagreement among our leaders in Washington over the so-called fiscal cliff negotiations.
"When I was governor, and we had a problem, I would get leaders from both sides together," Manchin said. "We would talk, and then at the end we asked what was the best thing to do for West Virginia, we did not let politics get ahead of that."
He said both Democrats and Republicans both fear making decisions that would give their opposition an advantage.
"Everyone wants to get credit," Manchin said. " It is a hostile and toxic atmosphere, and no one is rising above that."
In the end, Manchin told the Mingo County students that the future of the state and the country lies in their hands.
"The constitution calls for a government by the people, for the people, and that is you," he said. "Get involved now, don't wait until you're 35 like I did. My father told me life is like a bank; you can take out what you didn't put in. Use your opportunities, I believe in you."


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Most folks that I know cringe at the mention of Network Marketing or MLM (Multi-level Marketing).
I can't say I blame 'em. Most of the time, when you hear those words, you KNOW what's coming next…
…the sales pitch.
You know the type. Where your friend or family member's joined this awesome new business and is so stoked about it he just HAS to share it with everyone.
It's changed his life, blah, blah, blah…
Funny thing is… he's still scraping by like he always has.
You know he's just reading the marketing copy.
Blindly following the script from the company marketing brochure or droning on with the speech he learned from his own overbearing sponsor.
This "opportunity" has GOT to be a scam right? This guy didn't make any cash, right?
Well… yes & no.
But just because HE didn't make bank doesn't mean others can't either. Even HE could make money given the right coaching and a change in the way he conducts his business.
You see, that's the key to network marketing success.
You have to do a good job selling yourself as a sponsor.
You've gotta convince people to join forces with you, and you're not gonna do a very good job of that while you're just spewing garbage to your friends, across facebook, and to every Joe you run into down at WalMart.
You've got to have a unique approach. You've got to have something to offer your potential teammates. They have to be able to trust that you're the right person to help THEM succeed.
You see… they don't really give a crap about your business opp. They're looking for a way to improve themselves and make their own lives a little better.
My local buddy, Ken Mabry, is a pro at network marketing because he understands all this. He's built his Wake Up Now business simply through blogging and helping others follow in his footsteps to do the same.
People tend to flock to his blog, http://mozcafe.com, because he offers them help in getting their own business started.
The dude is crazy-smart… he used to work for NASA before he got into Internet Marketing and finally realized he could CRUSH it online and make way more money.
So, if you're thinking about network marketing, but you're reluctant to jump in because of the stigma, just remember to do your research.
Stay away from the scuzzy companies. And especially stay away from the scuzzy sponsors–they're associated with ALL the companies, unfortunately.
If you make the right, educated choices, you can be making an impressive living HONESTLY via MLM.
Wake Up Now and Ken Mabry are the perfect example.
Until next time!


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In Kentucky yesterday, there was another sign of Tea Party clout. Mitch McConnell - minority leader in the U.S. Senate, and Kentucky's most powerful politician - turned up at his first-ever Tea Party rally. [POST-BROADCAST CORRECTION: This was not McConnell's first Tea Party rally. He participated in a Tea Party event in 2010.] This year, Tea Party candidates have scored upsets in Republican primaries in Missouri, Texas and Indiana. That's where longtime Senator Richard Lugar lost.