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James E. Ward & Company
IN the rapid growth and development of the shipping interests that center in the port of New York, there have come into existence many enterprises new to the shipping world. But there are here also firms of old-established reputation and high efficiency which have the prestige of years of successful business.
In the freight brokerage and chartering business especial prominence attaches to houses that have proved their capacity by faithful and efficient service during many decades, among which that of James E. Ward & Company is one of the oldest in the business in New York.
James E. Ward & Company was established in 1856 by James E. Ward and Henry P. Booth to conduct a general freight brokerage and chartering business, controlling through part ownership some thirty or forty sailing vessels of 500 to 1,500 tons capacity.
The firm established regular lines of sailing vessels between New York and Havana and other Cuban ports, transporting outward cargoes of general merchandise, such as are now handled by steamers, and returning to the United States with cargoes of sugar and molasses.
With the increased trade and demand for better shipping facilities the company replaced their sailers with iron and steel steamers, and with the building by John Roach & Sons, of Chester, Pa., of the S.S. "Niagara" and S.S. "Saratoga" the New York and Cuba Mail S.S. Co. was established, more generally known as the "Ward Line."
James E. Ward, the senior member of the firm, died in July, 1894. The firm was incorporated in 1900, Henry P. Booth being president until his death in 1909. Since then the officers have been William O'B. Walker, president; Frederic N. Collins, vice-president, treasurer and managing director, and John W. Barrett, secretary.
Following the absorption of the "Ward Line" by the Atlantic, Gulf and West Indies Steamship Company, the firm resumed attention directly to
the freight brokerage and chartering business, and for several years has represented many important exporting firms in the United States. Its organi-zation is fully equipped for the successful prose-cution of this business, and the uniform satisfac-tion of its clientele results from a service that is one hundred per cent efficient.
Mr. Collins, vice-president, entered the employ of James E. Ward & Company at the time when that firm was disposing of its fleet of sailing vessels and replacing them with steamers. He acted as freight traffic manager of the New York & Cuba Mail S.S. Co. in the earlier years of its career, and while always interested in the chartering and brokerage branch of the business, did not become fully iden-tified with this department until later. The active executive direction of the business remains under his care.
Mr. Collins is a member of the New York Maritime Exchange, New York Produce Exchange, Columbia Yacht Club, Megantic Fish and Game Corporation, India House, Campfire Club of America, and Baltusrol Golf Club.


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August 26, 2009 BY Aaron Kr.
This week, as LeBron makes his way across China, some new City Pack versions of the Air Max LeBron VII will be making their way to the public in very limited numbers. On Monday, we showed you the Beijing edition of the City Pack and now, today, as King James visits Shenyang, another version has just popped up. As expected, the Shenyang Air Max LeBron VII sports the same St. Vincent St. Mary colorway as the others with the only changes coming by way of the inset photos that appear on the tongue and the medial side of the upper and the city name on the heel section of the Air bubble. The photo for this installment of the series features a shot of the SVSM Irish mascot from the half court circle of their gym, once again providing a nice bit of LeBron history to coincide with the More Than A Game film and World Tour. As with the others, only 123 pairs of the shoe will be available today when LeBron mania hits Shenyang.
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NASHVILLE – Vanderbilt head coach Kevin Stallings started his 2008 recruiting class with a bang, and ended it with another, as the program announced that highly touted 6-3 point guard Brad Tinsley has signed a VU National Letter of Intent. Tinsley is ranked number 94 in the Rivals.com database for 2008 prospects.
"We are extremely excited to add Brad Tinsley to our incoming freshmen class," said Stallings. "We have recruited Brad since early last summer and we were glad we had another chance at him once he reopened his recruitment. Brad is an outstanding player with the ability to play multiple guard positions. He is also an excellent young man who comes from a great family, something we value highly in our program."
Tinsley joins what Rivals.com projects as one of the top 15 recruiting classes in America. Stallings also signed 6-7 wing Jeff Taylor last week, and inked two other 4-star prospects — 6-9 forward Steve Tchiengang and 6-7 wing Lance Goulbourne — last fall.
Tinsley originally signed with Pepperdine last fall but was released from his National Letter of Intent after the Waves made an unexpected coaching change. Tinsley averaged 24 points and seven assists per game and was named Oregon class 6A Co-Player of the Year.
The 6'3 guard chose Vanderbilt over Wake Forest, Oregon, and Arizona State. Tinsley made official visits to all four schools before picking the Commodores over the weekend.
The addition of Tinsley makes up for the loss of rising sophomore point guard Keegan Bell, who recently announced his decision to transfer from Vanderbilt. Bell has since signed with Tennessee-Chattanooga. Tinsley and rising junior Jermaine Beal are the only true point guards on next year's roster. Alex Gordon will graduate from VU this spring.
Taylor, on the other hand, is expected to step in at wing with the graduation of Shan Foster, who was named SEC Player of the Year this past season. Taylor and Lance Goulbourne will join junior two-guards George Drake and rising redshirt freshman Charles Hinkle as well as rising sophomore Andre Walker at the wing positions.


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In less than three weeks the UFC is hoping fans will dish out fifty bucks for a rematch between Cain Velasquez and Bigfoot Silva. I don't like it. To me, this fight is a dirty diaper stuffed inside a rotting cadaver—it reeks of shit. I would have loved to watch Cain and Alistair duke it out, but since Overeem decided to stand in front of Bigfoot like a stupid asshole, I have to watch a rematch that should go exactly the same as the first. Nonetheless, Joe Silva is a master of building cards and I'm intrigued enough by the implications of Grant/Maynard and the punching power of Mark Hunt to tune in. Damn you, UFC. Damn! You!
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By TheBeardedPoet on May 8, 2013
Is that poster real or did you just shit that out of Madame Tussaud's ass? Everyone looks like a Japanese fucking love doll. HEAVY STAKES.
MMA has been shit this year. A few good cards.. maybe 2? Some decent undercards, but no big exciting fights.
This isn't as bad as your poems, but it shows us a lot more than the poems how much of a hack you are. First of all, the reason Overeem lost is not because he "decided to stand in front of Bigfoot like an asshole," it's because he is a head case with questionable cardio who was completely dependent on steroids to function. Second, what heavyweight would you rather see take this fight? Shane Carwin? Try to book him and see how that works out for you, TheBeardedPoet.
GTFO with your know-nothing statements; your writing simply does not deserve the eyes of this site's audience.
The former writer who used to take the most shit now comes back to talk shit at the new writers. Weak, dude.
Agentsmith, it took a lot to bring me out of the woodwork… I even kept quiet at some of the most horrifying of the horrifying pieces recently… but its clear that this guy simply has no ideas and no clue what he's talking about.
Anyways, I hereby dub the Countdown show for UFC 160 as "Finding Bigfoot".
Here here.
Reverend Clint
How much you wanna bet this fight ends up boring as fuck
^^Let me fix that:
How much you wanna bet this site ends up boring as fuck
At least we can still say cunt.
Mixed Martial Adam
If by boring as fuck, you mean bigfoot totally getting dominated on the ground and then pounded out to a bloody TKO loss, then totally. Seeing as it will play out exactly like their first match, then yes you're right – it will be boring indeed.
Doogie Howser, M.D.
I vote for Frickshun as new site president. He'll get this site all sorted out and get cunts like me kicked off the place.
And get Phoenix back – he was by far the funniest commenter. Can you not petition the President or go round and poop through the letterbox of the White House until they get him back from Guantanamo or Amsterdam or wherever he's gone?


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In terms of record sales and career longevity, Barry Manilow is one of the most successful adult contemporary singers ever. That success hasn't necessarily garnered universal respect (or even "ironic hipster" appreciation) in most quarters, but the facts speak for themselves; 65 million albums, 3,000 concerts and 28 platinum records. As well as producing and arranging albums for his fellow artists such as Bette Midler and Dionne Warwick, Manilow has also written songs for films, commercials, and musicals, including his soon-to-be-revived production, Harmony.
Don't miss the king of the "Copacabana" himself, as Barry Manilow continues to tour across the USA and the rest of the world, despite being almost 70 years old! He'll be playing a selection of his hits from his vast catalogue and cuts from, Dream Duets, which saw the singer team up with some of the finest performers in the business (both alive and dead) including Andy Williams, Marilyn Monroe and John Denver.
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This is the first time a 601 cigar has appeared on our Top 25 list. The brand comes from United Tobacco, a small company founded in 2003 by old friends Erik Espinosa and Eddie Ortega. The two came to the cigar industry by different routes: Espinosa became enamored with cigars while delivering them via UPS in Miami; Ortega married (and later divorced) a cigarmaker's daughter. In August 2003 they formed their own cigar company, and after an unsuccessful start they found their way by having cigars made for them by José "Pepin" Garcia. While their brands remain small in quantity they have scored very well in Cigar Aficionado and Cigar Insider blind tastings, starting with scores in the high 80s and now with scores in the 90s. The 601 Box Press Maduro Toro is beautiful, with Garcia's trademark triple-seam cap construction. It's a smoke that has heavy, chewy, complex flavors loaded with notes of dark-roasted coffee, nuts and sweet cocoa. In short, the 601 Box Press Maduro Toro is both gorgeous and delicious.
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Springfield, Ohio Civil Procedures
"Civil procedure" in Springfield, Ohio is a very broad term, and it refers to the wide variety of rules that govern how civil litigation is conducted. It is to be distinguished from substantive law, which governs the rights that civil litigation is meant to vindicate.
The rules of civil procedure in Springfield, Ohio are designed to make the process of civil litigation as efficient, cost-effective, simple, and fair as possible.
The rules of civil procedure in Springfield, Ohio are sometimes intricate. Because civil litigation is an inherently intricate process, the rules that govern how it proceeds can't be simple, either. They govern every step of the litigation process, from filing the initial complaint, all the way to the final appeals process.
Major Springfield, Ohio Civil Procedure Issues
Complaint: When somebody believes that they have suffered a legal wrong in Springfield, Ohio, and decide to file a lawsuit, the first document that they file with the court is typically the complaint. The complaint is very important, because it can frame the factual and legal issues, and set the tone, for the rest of the process. The complaint normally contains every factual allegation against the defendant that forms the basis of the plaintiff's lawsuit. It also contains a prayer for relief, in which the plaintiff lays out his or her desired remedies, if the court finds the defendant liable.
Answer: Once the complaint is filed, the ball is in the defendant's court, so to speak. In the answer, the defendant has an opportunity to respond to all of the factual allegations made by the plaintiff, typically by denying them. The defendant might also raise affirmative defenses, which could prevent the defendant from being held liable. For example, if the defendant is accused of battery, and he did, in fact, batter the plaintiff, he might admit to that fact, but claim that the plaintiff was the aggressor, and he acted purely in self-defense. If he can establish that he acted in self-defense, he likely will not be held liable.
Discovery: Once the initial documents have been filed by both parties in the correct Springfield, Ohio court, the discovery process begins. "Discovery" refers to a wide range of disclosures that each side of the lawsuit must make to the other. Essentially, everyone involved in the lawsuit has to disclose every piece of information in their possession (with some exceptions) that's relevant to the factual issues in the case. There are a few different methods that are employed in this process: each side can send written questions to the other, which must be answered under oath. They can additionally request documents, as well as access to physical evidence. They can also conduct depositions (in-person Q&A sessions) of parties and witnesses.
Trial: It is truly quite rare for civil lawsuits in Springfield, Ohio to go to trial, since the rules of civil procedure in Springfield strongly encourage early resolution to cases by dismissal of lawsuits that have no merit, and negotiated settlement of those that do. However, when neither of those things happen, the case goes to trial. This is when a judge and jury decide the questions of law and fact, respectively, raised in the case. The jury then issues a verdict, based on the evidence presented to them.
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Life in SpringfieldSpringfield is located in Clark County, Ohio. It is located west of Columbus, near Dayton, Mad River, and Buck Creek.
Interestingly, Newsweek Magazine included Springfield in its anniversary issue titled "The American Dream," which was published in 1983. In 2004, it was named an "All American City."
For nature lovers, a popular attraction is the Buck Creek Scenic Trailhead, which is great for walks, hikes, and nature-watching.
Springfield also has many well-established law offices and law firms. These offices and firms train excellent attorneys to provide personalized legal services to residents and local businesses.


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If all the recent layoff news has driven you to drink, then you're in luck.
Next Tuesday, mediabistro.com is throwing a cocktail party at Tribeca Cinemas hosted by yours truly, FishbowlNY editor Amanda Ernst. There will be $5 beer and wine, networking and a chance to commiserate, swap war stories, make new friends or just trade gossip.
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Two weekends ago we had the honor of attending the Baptism of our little friend Mookie and his cousin Andrew. You may remember Mookie from Friday's post. Because I am still borrowing my mom's nice DSLR camera, I offered to take pictures for Melissa and Mike. Thus I was given free rein to get up close for some good Baptism shots. Here are my favorites:
Note: I left out the full nudes to respect Mookie's privacy. I'm sure he wouldn't want those to turn up when he's running for President someday.


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Why Insects Are Important
Insects are very fertile. And their influence on the nature is, of course, enormous. Let us talk about their beneficial influence.
The most important function of insects is pollination of flowering plants. Flowering plants are the main source of food and moisture for the majority of insects. At the same time, most of the flowering plants (that is, those with cross-pollination) depend of insects-pollinators.
All bright, noticeable-from-a-distance plants are "advertisements", by means of which plants attract insects. Insects are also attracted by plants' aroma.
In the corolla of a flower in the middle, there is a pistil; around it there are stamens; the ends of the stamens (anthers) contain pollen. For a cross-pollination plant to bring fruit, it has to be pollinated: the pollen of one flower has to be brought to the stigma (the upper part of the pistil) of another one. It is insects visiting flowers that ensure such pollination.
Insects come to flowers for collecting pollen (some beetles, many hymenopterans) or for the sake of sweet nectar (flies, butterflies, many hymenopterans).
Sometimes insects use corollas of flowers as an asylum or come inside a flower cluster for placing there their young. All kinds of insects' visits are used by plants for pollination.
Many plants reproduce only thanks to pollination by insects. And we — gather harvests!
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Honeybees, silkworm moths and Chinese oak silkmoths, Indian lac insects and cochineal insects — these are examples of semi-domesticated insects, bred by man for the sake of products obtained from them.
Let us recall how much good man receives from the honeybee! Honey, propolis, beeswax…
Caterpillars of the silkworm moth produce silk when they build cocoons; from this silk gentle silk fabric is made.
Another insect — the Chinese oak silkmoth — also produces thread — even stronger one.
A very valuable product — shellac — is produced by Indian lac insects living on certain kinds of trees in South East Asia. Wax-like substances secreted by them have very good insulating qualities and are widely used in radio engineering.
In the same way, mealybugs produce dye.
Many insects are important for soil formation: they are destroyers of fallen leaves, dead wood, dung.
For instance, there was the following interesting case in Australia. Some pastures suffered from large amount of cow feces that accumulated and prevented growth of grass. It turned out that in Australia there were no dung beetles. When dung beetles were introduced, it helped to decompose quickly the feces and to increase of the crop capacity of the fields.
Apart from everything described above — let us remember about the esthetical role of butterflies, moths, dragonflies, and other insects that beautify our nature!


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Lukas Podolski Plays Football at Local Park with Kids in LondonMarch 25, 2014
After Arsenal's 6-0 defeat at the hands of Chelsea this weekend, Gunners forward Lukas Podolski went back into training—this time at a park with a bunch of kids.
The German uploaded a picture to Instagram of himself at a local park in London with the kids, whose day he presumably made:
The Metro add that he has since explained why he turned up, telling German media:
The weather was beautiful on Sunday and I wanted to kick a ball about. The field is near my home in London. I sometimes go there with my son as it reminds me of my childhood. Playing fields are legendary for me and it's still fun to play on them.
No match report was available, sadly, but we suspect Podolski's presence might have tipped the balance in favour of whatever side he was on...
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Last month Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Department of Public Safety officials arrested nine people for allegedly stealing and selling airport employee parking passes. That number is now up to 22, airport officials said Tuesday, and all but one are Transportation Security Administration workers.
The other is American Eagle Airlines worker Terry Jermine Nettles, who has been charged with the Class A misdemeanor charge of theft. Matt Miller, spokesman for American Eagle's parent AMR, says Nettles "is no longer employed by American Eagle Airlines."
Most of the TSA employees have been charged with Class A and Class B misdemeanors for theft of service. But one has been charged with a felony, according to airport officials: Yvonne Anderson, who was arrested for theft of service higher than $1,500. Anderson is accused of selling the parking placards to fellow TSA workers.
According to affidavits, the investigation into the stolen parking passes began on March 12, when officers were notified by American Eagle that 129 employee parking passes had been stolen from the office. The affidavits say that Nettles confessed to the theft, and that investigators soon learned that some of the stolen placards had been sold for $100 each to TSA employees, who used them to park in lots designated solely for airport employees.
The affidavits say most of the TSA employees who were arrested were caught displaying the stolen parking passes in windows of vehicles parked in airport employee lots. At least one of those caught, Robert Orta, initially claimed he bought the parking pass from an American Airlines employee. But Orta's affidavit shows that he purchased the pass from Anderson.
The TSA said in a statement provided Tuesday that it "fully cooperated with the Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport Department of Public Safety in its investigation. TSA does not tolerate any form of unethical or unlawful behavior and has taken appropriate disciplinary action."
The employees who were charged are either no longer with the agency, or have been indefinitely suspended without pay pending the outcome of the investigation.


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Love Letters: He's Distancing Himself From Me
Hey Meredith
I met this guy at a wedding two months ago. We had instant chemistry. We spent an entire day together before he left. He lives in another state, but we stayed in touch every day via texts and phone calls. After talking for a month, we decided to meet up again in another city. During this date, I told him about my past long-term relationship. We also discovered that he is a couple of years younger than I am. This is not a deal-breaker for me.
After this second date, I felt like he started distancing himself from me. I tried talking to him about it and he said that he has just been very busy. I know he is not lying. A few weeks later, he came to visit me. This was our third date. During this visit he said that he thought we moved too fast during the first two dates and now he wants to take this slow (physically) and wants to get to know me better. In terms of communication, things have never been the same as they were during the first few weeks. I expected things to get more intimate with time. I expected heart-to-heart late-night conversations about love and life. But nothing of that sort is happening. He used to compliment me and send flirty text messages, but not any more. Now the texts messages are about work.
He says he wants to get to know me but I don't hear from him as much. I am very confused. I have told him once or twice that I miss talking to him. I also told him that I like him, to which he said that he thinks I am a "nice" girl and that he wants to get to know me better. How will he get to know me if he is unable or not willing to invest time? Once he also told me that I should play hard to get. Because of that, I just wait for him to reach out and make myself available when he has time.
My work schedule is as busy as his if not more. But I am willing to find time and make an effort. He is 29 and I am 32. He knows that I am not in this to play games. I know two months is a very short time for me to expect him to commit. I am not asking him to make any commitments, but this hot and cold attitude is causing me a lot of stress. Also, we belong to the same "church." We are expected to find a mate within the same religious community, which is not easy as this limits our options.
If he is not into me, I think he should let me know, don't you think?
– Can't Figure Him Out
"Once he also told me that I should play hard to get."
Ugh. Let's be done with this man. If he instructed you to play hard to get, he wants to play games.
It sounds like you're trying to force this to work because of your limited options. But it's better to be single and looking than to put up with a guy who's making you feel awful two months into the relationship. Shared religion isn't enough to cancel out the problems.
It's possible that he doesn't have the courage to tell you that he's not into you. It's also possible that he won't tell you how he feels because wants to keep you around, just in case.
Cut it off -- on your terms. Slow is OK, but cold just doesn't work.
Readers? Should she give this more time? Is she expecting too much, too soon? What should she do?
– Meredith


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A recent Shape magazine article starts out with a very provocative statement: "When you see a 50-year-old actress who can pass for 35, you can bet that good genes aren't the only things responsible for her youthful glow." Allure magazine, in its "Anti-Aging Special" issue, highlighted growth hormone as its year-end call-out. And it's no secret that the rich and famous have been visiting some of the most expensive clinics in the world for controversial human growth hormone (HGH) therapy.
Why? Because they believe HGH helps reduce body fat, increase lean muscle mass, boost mood, heighten sex drive, give them plenty of energy, get rid of wrinkles, and tighten saggy skin... making them look and feel decades - not years, but decades - younger. In fact, some are even calling it the "Fountain of Youth."
So what exactly is HGH? HGH is a single-chain peptide hormone that's manufactured deep within the brain... in the pituitary gland. It's released into the bloodstream and travels throughout the body. It passes into your fat cells and can actually cause them to shrink. It enters your muscle cells, stimulating lean muscle growth so you look more tight and toned, even if you haven't been working out. When it reaches the skin, it maintains healthy blood flow, ramps up collagen production, and strengthens the underlying substructure of the skin's critical architecture, keeping your skin firm, tight, and smooth, which is why so many experts call HGH the "youth" hormone... and why some believe it's the key to combating aging. The problem is that while our bodies do manufacture HGH, our levels begin to decline rapidly as we age, and until recently most thought the best way to increase our HGH levels was through expensive prescription injections (costs can run as high as $1,500 per month). In addition to their high cost, these synthetic HGH injections are also extremely controversial, because some experts fear that introducing synthetic HGH into the body may upset the natural production of HGH.
Until recently, the answer to that question would have been a resounding "No." However, things changed when a group of some of the most highly respected scientists in the world presented their research findings at their 30th Annual Scientific Meeting in San Antonio, Texas. Since then, the research has been presented at The Academy of Women's Health's 21st Annual Congress in Washington, D.C., and the 9th World Congress of Cosmetic Dermatology held in Athens, Greece. These research results made headlines, because they showed that for the first time, there was an oral compound capable of increasing mean, bioactive, serum (blood) growth hormone levels... by 682%.*
The formula that was the subject of these research findings is now being sold by SanMedica International™ under the trade name SeroVital. And despite its much-hyped research, SeroVital remained an "underground" sensation... until the product's research was discussed on national television.
When it was disclosed that "a recent study [on SeroVital-hgh] showed patients given a special blend of amino acids saw their HGH levels spike more than 6 times..." and the United States Patent Office issued not one but thirteen U.S. Patents‡ to protect the oral compound from imitators, you can imagine the frenzy that ensued.
Before long, SanMedica was having trouble keeping SeroVital - with its highly specialized, patented, amino acid formula - in stock. It went from underground sensation to full-blown phenomenon.
Now, after more than 20 years of time-consuming, detailed research, there's finally an affordable oral formula that encourages the pituitary gland to increase growth hormone production naturally,* without dangerous drugs or synthetic hormone injections.
Dr. Amy Heaton, PhD,
Director of Scientific Affairs for SanMedica International, says:
"There are three."
"First, as with HGH injections, SeroVital is not a 'magic bullet,' but one part of a healthy lifestyle choice including a sensible diet and exercise regimen.
"Second, for proper absorption, you have to take SeroVital-hgh on an empty stomach. That means you either have to take it first thing in the morning and then not eat anything for two hours, or take it at night, at least two hours after your last meal... before you go to bed.
"And last but not least, while SeroVital is far less expensive than prescription HGH injections, it's still not cheap. SeroVital will cost you about $100 a month."
"They believe HGH reduces body fat, increases lean muscle mass, boosts mood, heightens sex drive, gives them plenty of energy, gets rid of wrinkles, and tightens saggy skin..."
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Three Mudcats named to All-Star Team
Posted June 4, 2014
The Carolina Mudcats proudly announce that three members of this year's squad have been named 2014 Carolina League All-Stars. Shortstop Erik Gonzalez, left-handed pitcher Ryan Merritt and outfielder Anthony Gallas will participate in the Carolina/California League All-Star Game in Wilmington, Delaware, on June 17th.
Erik Gonzalez, a member of the Cleveland Indians' 40-man roster, receives his first All-Star selection. He will serve in a utility infield role for the All-Star Game. Through 41 games, the Dominican owns a .304 average with one home run and 24 RBI. Gonzalez owns five triples, the most by a Mudcat this year. The 22-year-old hit .341 in April and owns the longest hitting streak in the CL this year, a 16-gamer that spanned April 8-24. Gonzalez signed with the Indians as a free agent in 2008.
This is also the first All-Star selection for Ryan Merritt, 22. The McKinney, Texas, native owns the most wins (6) and the best ERA (1.71) among Carolina League qualifiers this year. His 0.98 WHIP also tops CL hurlers and Merritt ranks second in the league with 68.1 innings pitched. Opposing batters are hitting just .207 against Merritt, second only to teammate Shawn Morimando (.205). His 8.82 Fewest Baserunners/9 IP Ratio is also a league best. The Tribe originally chose Merritt in the 16th round of the 2011 draft.
Anthony Gallas earned his second All-Star selection. He made the Midwest League All-Star roster, representing Lake County, in 2011. Gallas leads the CL with 21 doubles, the fourth most in all of MiLB. The Cleveland, Ohio, native owns a .292 batting average and also leads the team with seven home runs. He has plated 27 runs on the year and scored a team-high 52 runs. Gallas went undrafted despite tremendous numbers during his career with Kent State University. The Cleveland Indians signed him in 2010.
The 2014 Carolina/California League All-Star Game will be held June 17 at Daniel S. Frawley Stadium in Wilmington, Delaware. The Carolina League's Wilmington Blue Rocks will host this year's event, which will include a Hitting Challenge on June 16.


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Take a great escape to Northern Michigan. Located in the Pleasantview valley, situated just minutes from the best ski hills in Northern Michigan,Petoskey/Harbor Springs area. This majestic log home boasts over 4500 sq ft of space to stretch your muscles after a great day of skiing. Outfitted with all of todays modern amenities, this resort is sure to meet your every expectation. Enjoy this great home.
It was a beautiful home but I wish the owners would have painted a better picture of what we would expect. There is a HUGE, old, what we assume, school building directly in front of the house that blocks most of the view out of those big windows of the hills in the distance. We were all quite surprised when we pulled in and saw it.
Since we were traveling with 15 people we assumed there would be amenities there such as Toilet Paper, Paper Towels, Dish washing soap, Laundry detergent...etc. There was enough to last us almost a day. We were staying for 5! We had to email the guy and he eventually made it out to the property to drop off more supplies. Amongst other things, we were surprised there were absolutely NO ceiling fans in the entire place and the air conditioning was definitely not functioning like it was supposed to, luckily it was a cooler week and leaving the windows open sufficed just as well.
My mom lives in a log home and it is decorated beautifully, you could tell this home was manufactured as purely a money maker because it is not cozy at all! We went four-wheeling most of the time but when us girls didn't feel like going out with the boys, we stayed back at the cabin...there was no t.v. I called the lady and she said she would have someone come out and fix it, no one ever came out to fix our t.v. Also, they said in the description that there was a fitness room, there was absolutely no fitness room and hardly a 'game room'...it was a room with absolutely nothing but a foosball table.
We also wanted an outside hose to hose off our quads because the trails were so sandy and our radiators were getting plugged up with sand and couldn't breath. And damn it, pick your weeds out front!! So many weeds and it was a huge pet peeve of ours!
Our overall experience was that it was a beautiful home and in a pretty good location, we just wanted what we paid so much money for...the simple things.
Wonderful place. Spent a couple of nights with some friends on my wife's 40th and this place was awesome. Very well taken care of, all the appliances and utensils that you could need, heated tile floors in bathrooms and kitchen.(a surprising perk) Very roomy. We even saw eight...EIGHT bald eagles dancing in the 30mph wind and lake effect snow out of the huge front windows. Very close to a couple of ski places, though we did not take advantage of it. Our friends are considering a longer stay with kids sometime in the future. Harbor Springs is a beautiful downtown about 15 minutes away.
It's been awhile since I've had the pleasure of being with all of my Family at the same time under one roof. We sat on the deck and laughed about old times as we watched the most beautiful sunset. Barb was the best ever to deal with and made our experiance that much better. With out a doubt, you will never regret your stay at this most beautiful property. We have enough memories to last a life time. Thanks again Barb.
The Mattar Family
This rental property was exactly what we were looking for plus more. The description was very accurate. The property was very clean and well maintained. We were even plowed out after a snow storm. The owner was always quick to respond to questions before our stay and even called while we were there to make sure everything was to our liking. This is a beautiful log home with everything you could ever ask for at your fingertips. There was even a Christmas tree set up as we stayed between the holidays. The home is warm and quiet. Our family of 12 enjoyed every minutes that we were there. We will absolutely consider staying there again.
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Boyne Highlands Golf (231) 526-3000
Boyne Mountain Golf (231) 549-6000
Chestnut Valley Golf (231) 526-9100
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Hidden River Golf Club (231) 529-4653
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Daniels: Perry's Bernanke comment 'unfortunate'
Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels said Sunday that Texas Gov. Rick Perry's comment last week, in which he called Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke's actions "treasonous," was "unfortunate."
"He made a serious point in an unfortunate way," Daniels said on NBC's "Meet the Press. "The point he's making about flooding the world with printed money, borrowing unlimited quantities, using it for trickle down government, which is the policy of this administration, is a bad one."
"Sure, he shouldn't have said it," Daniels added. "I join those who agree that that was the wrong thing to say."


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Stiff, inflexible limbs can keep you from beloved activities, such as pretending that a baby is an airplane or chores. Free your limbs and the rest will follow with this Groupon.
$25 for Five Yoga Classes ($75 Value)
During the 60 to 75-minute classes inside a heated studio, students connect breath and movement through a series of poses, such as sun salutations. The elevated temperatures not only encourage the release of toxins but also make muscles more pliable for deep stretches. Mats can be rented for an additional $2 per class. See a schedule for upcoming sessions.
Ita Yoga Studio
Yoga studios and malls are polar opposites—one a quiet, meditative space, the other a sprawl of commotion and stimuli. But inside the Plymouth Road Mall, Ita Yoga Studio manages to block out the distractions of the surrounding shopping center with a spacious studio suited for all levels of practice. There, instructor Ita Reyes, RYT, guides students through breathing exercises and flowing sequences with held postures in slow flow sessions or more intense Vinyasa classes set to upbeat music. Students can also sync breath and movement over sustained periods during private yoga lessons in her 80- to 88-degree studio, whose warm temperature detoxifies guests while increasing their circulation and flexibility.


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Forget the Red, watch out for flooding kitchens
Last Friday marked the beginning of spring break at Hamline, scattering students across the country to relaxations, vacations and fulfilled reservations.
Those of us heading north had a running joke about spring break service trips to the F-M area, where students could enjoy the warmth of March in Minnesota while combating flood tides.
I laughed along with the rest, amused at the thought, but truthfully thrilled to get home and be greeted by family and friends instead of flood waters. Little did I know that the spring saturation of 2010 was plotting an assault on my student-on-spring-break splendor.
I was to have the house largely to myself on Saturday, with the exception of my cat Biddy, who hasn't acknowledged my existence since I started college except to fight about who gets to sleep in my bed when I'm at home. Montana was doing track time trials at Concordia (my attempted alma mater), and Mom and Dad were at a seminar in the Twin Cities (practically down the street from my latest lodgings).
Best buddy Morgan and I were hanging out at my house, until I discovered she'd never experienced the majesty of Main Street Restaurant. Having been nurtured by their pie from infancy, I set to remedying the travesty at once.
Less than an hour -- and several plates of hashbrowns -- later, we returned to my house, and to Biddy mewling in distress from the kitchen counter. Morgan stepped into the kitchen, and realized why he had fled to higher ground.
The kitchen floor was rapidly being coated with an icy layer of water, spewing triumphantly from underneath the sink.
I ran to the basement, the usual location of our house's soggy storylines, to find that it was raining.
Bright side: at least it wasn't snow, right?
I called my parents' cell phones, informed them our house was under water, and was instructed that a phone call to the nice men at Hank's Heating would take care of all my thoroughly drenched needs.
This is the point of the tale at which it must be mentioned that my always-willing-to-share boyfriend had given me some virus the previous weekend, and I had hit the stage of sickness where my voice resembled that of a puberty-stricken adolescent boy who couldn't commit to an octave.
Flustered and freestyling through my kitchen's laudable imitation of the Red River, I called Hank's, gushing barely-voiced exclamations about the 112 percent chance of precipitation in my basement while watching Morgan commandeer a Wet Vac crusade and text-demanding Jake to gather two of every animal for the ark I was mentally constructing.
The voice on the other end of the phone told me I was "too excited" (and I was only at about a six on the scale), asked me enough questions about pipes to determine that my extensive dealings with Monopoly's Water Works wasn't enough to adequately enable me to follow any directions he might attempt to give, and promised to be there soon.
That was when Montana texted me about coming in first for his heat (hurrah, Little Brother!). I responded with a "Btw the house is flooding," and he sent back a simple inquiry: "Basement?"
Who knew spring break 2010's gnarliest swells were going to be breaking in my house?
By the time the blessed father-son duo from Hank's had made three trips to the house to troubleshoot around what turned out to be a deteriorated water filter, Morgan had earned her Wet Vac badge, Mom and Dad had heard my hoarse attempt at articulating the house's current moist condition, Jake had asked me about 20 times to please tell him what was going on, there were three laundry loads' worth of wet towels in the hamper daring someone to be mad enough to use the washer in a still-damp dwelling, and buses had been hired to transport high school students wishing to join in sandbagging efforts.
After about as much spring break excitement as a girl could hope for, I'm going to sit back, blow-dry the carpets, wring Biddy out, and make plans for next year. Maybe I'll run with the bulls, skydive or learn how to walk on hot coals; something safer than being home alone.
Thressa Johnson graduated from Detroit Lakes High School and attends Hamline University in St. Paul.


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Bon Appetit is a contemporary restaurant serving the very best of Modern Irish and European Cuisine. Bon Appetit is perfect for a quick bite to eat after work; a weekend get-together with family and friends, a relaxed leisurely afternoon or a romantic meal for two.
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La Jolla lifeguard tower rife with cost overruns
Baby bird, seal-pupping, and bad waste pump blamed for budget surprises
Matt Potter 4 p.m., Sept. 21
Isaac ("Ike") Curtiss has been playing on the streets and beaches of San Diego on and off for years. I have never done that, but I joined Curtiss, a long-haired, late-40ish guitarist with an Eric Clapton (circa early '70s) mustache last Friday night in the Gaslamp. Curtiss slings a gracefully aging Guild 12-string, and I was packing an Asian Stagg acoustic with a pick-up. Curtiss's guitar was wired as well, and we both played through small and identical battery-powered amplifiers while standing next to a cigar-store Indian on Fifth Avenue between Market and G Streets. The spot was chosen for an indentation in the building that frames the entrance to a youth hostel, the name of which will return to me when the brain damage clears up. With a few, very few, loose hours of rehearsal, we sounded truly boss, no thanks to me.
Curtiss is a mild-mannered introvert who plays tastefully and sings with a vulnerable voice that is too soft to compete with the Harley-Davidsons on Fifth but is as true as the azure skies of summer. My voice, on the other hand, when I leave my limited range, sounds to me like Johnny Cash on helium or a groin-kicked Burl Ives. Curtiss is also one of those rare things -- a born rhythm guitarist in the tradition of John Lennon, Emmylou Harris, and (I'm gonna say it) Elvis Presley. Curtiss remembers thousands of lyrics, too, while all the lyrics I've memorized -- even the ones to my own songs -- have gone the way of the name of that youth hostel.
Beautiful people flowed past; a few lingered for a song or two, and some placed dollar bills in Curtiss's guitar case. The women seemed uniformly beautiful (though they all seemed to be the same woman to my fashion-lapsed eye). But as for the men (who also seemed like the same guy after a while) I clocked so many buzz cuts and shaved heads that I wanted to counsel the parade of naked craniums individually (in a considerate sotto voce, of course) that crew cuts were a huge mistake in the 1950s and they still are, and that Yul Brynner and Telly Savalas were tonsorially misguided. They would have had no idea who I was talking about anyway.
Mostly I played fills and lines over Curtiss's chords and in between his vocals, just staying in the key; but once in every few bars I would play accent chords if the song happened to be familiar, something I had played in bands years ago, for example, and surfaced inexplicably, no doubt replacing the memory of my inseam and my California I.D. number. Pink Floyd, Eagles, and Buddy Holly were requested. We pulled off all three ad hoc, and another dollar bill rained into the hard-shell case. I did an imitation of Lennon on harmony to the chorus of "You've Got to Hide Your Love Away" and the chorus to the Standells' "Dirty Water." After an extended 12-bar blues instrumental (over which I worked a bottle-necked slide and fingered refried Lightnin' Hopkins riffs) we did a Green Day thing I had never heard, but it contained a logical series of chords; Arlo Guthrie's "City of New Orleans," "Route 66," "Hey Joe," "All Along the Watchtower," and some country tunes I was unfamiliar with, though it didn't matter.
Curtiss would pause for a cigarette (I had just started up again, too), and he would gaze appreciatively at the flow of feminine beauty. Lucky for me, the antidepressants have a firm hold on my libido, and I am no longer subject to that particular and exquisite frustration.
After an hour more or less, we were forced to take a break by a flabby but clean -- even dapper -- Harley owner who made a great show of warming up his hog. He revved the engine, adjusted his patent leather seaming, stunted Nazi helmet, and in general preened himself from his $149.95 wrinkle-free black leather vest to his highly polished, new engineer boots. He finished up by polishing his glasses before mounting his $25,000 1200cc Shovelhead and returning to the condo, dateless again. This all took like 20 minutes.
Ike Curtiss finished his ninth cigarette during this time, then struck the chords to "Hotel California." Having no clue as to what Joe Walsh did with this, I stayed safely in B-minor, working my blistered fingers through every line I could think of from the diddla-diddla school of rock guitar. Yet another dollar flooded the guitar case.
We played until close to midnight when I pleaded out, sticking my fingertips into the ice from a drained Diet Coke. "Thank you, San Francisco!" I called out to the now less-than-steady-on-their-feet pedestrians: a tip of the hat to local lounge metal god, José Sinatra.
Curtiss, who works telephone sales for some marketing firm and makes God knows how much or how little, insisted I take all $6.00 and would hear no more about it. It is the same generosity and from the same place beneath his left breast that his music and voice come from. We talked about playing Mission Beach at the base of the roller coaster, and it looks like that's in the cards. He's a pleasure to play with because he listens and is completely devoid of Eddie Van Halenitis. He's a pleasure to listen to as well. On his own, he sounds like the auditory equivalent of spring rain on fresh-mown grass.
If we do the roller coaster thing, we'll be there all week. Thank you...thank you very much.


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Selena Gomez had her first televised performance of her new single "Come and Get It" at the 2013 MTV Movie Awards last month, and the popular singer/actress is teaming with the network once again for the world premiere of the music video for "Come and Get It" across MTV's various TV and digital outlets this Tuesday, May 7, at 7:53pm ET.
After personally introducing the video for "Come and Get It," Selena Gomez will then sit for an exclusive interview with MTV News, surrounded by fans, during MTV First: Selena Gomez on MTV.com. Fans worldwide can simultaneously watch the video online along with the interview at selenagomez.mtv.tv.
Immediately following its premiere in the U.S., the music video for "Come and Get It" will go into regular rotation on MTV Hits, the network's all-music digital network, and then the following morning on MTV during AMTV.
"Come and Get It" is a love song performed by Selena Gomez and written by Ester Dean (Katy Perry, Beyoncé, Usher), M.S. Erikson and T.E. Hermansen (Ne-Yo, Rihanna).
The world premiere of the music video for "Come and Get It" by Selena Gomez airs May 7 at 7:53pm ET on MTV. MTV First: Selena Gomez airs immediately afterward on MTV.com.
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Clock Repair
Have Clock Problems? Ask a Clock Expert and Get Answers ASAP
My battery operated wall clock stopped working (new batteries in), but the pendulum works.
Can you help?
Sounds like you have a quartz movement which maybe got a bit of debris in it, or has a binding as a result of a buildup of dust on the oiled pivots. This happens a lot. What brand is it?
So what must I do now?
Can I clean it myself, if not, what's next?
You did not tell me the brand. What I would suggest you at least try is pick up a can of ether (starting fluid), a can of aero-dust (most any Radio Shack or Wal-Mart has both) and some clock grade oil. You can also consider buying this product, which works great.
And you will need some specialty oil: http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Moebius-Quartz-Watch-Oil-Swiss-Made-OL-37-/260090429962?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3c8e99020a
Most clock shops will do a standard service for around $75, so by the time you buy all the supplies you need, you may find it easier to just take it by a shop. If the works have "died", as often happens with modern quartz movements, in many cases it truly is less expensive just to purchase a complete set of works. You can get them at any of these sources.
All you need to do is tell them the brand of the clock and note the number off of the movement.
You have several options; it all depends on how much time you want to spend and if you want to TRY to fix it yourself. To find a shop, it works great to just use Google and type in "clock repair" and your location. Quartz movements are very reliable overall, but subject to temperature changes and humidity and static collection of the dust found in every home. If it is in a home where somebody smokes or cooks a lot of fried food. It is a bit worse, as the particles tend to get attracted to the works of the clock, and they can wear out.
I have forgotten to give the maker of the clock.
It is The Belgrevia Carriage Clock made in England.
Would you, please suggest a right man or shop to take to. I live in Cape Town, Claremont.
I suggest you contact:
Time menders,*****, Cape Town(###) ###-####/p>
I contacted the man, you suggested and he will come and see to what needs to be done to revive my clock.


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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, 2011/11/10 - Avigilon Corporation (TSX: AVO), a leader in high-definition (HD) surveillance systems, announced that it will hold a conference call to discuss its fiscal 2011 third quarter financial results on Monday, November 14 at 4:30 pm. (EST) - Avigilon.com. TSX: AVO
The call will be hosted by Alexander Fernandes, President & CEO. All interested parties are invited to participate. The Company expects to report its financial results for the third quarter that same day after the close of markets.
DATE: Monday, November 14, 2011
TIME: 4:30 pm. EST; 1:30 pm. PST
DIAL IN NUMBER: 647- 427-7450 or (888) 231-8191
TAPED REPLAY: 416-849-0833 or 1- 855-859-2056
Available until 12:00 midnight (EST) Monday, November 21, 2011
Reference number: 26887022
LIVE WEBCAST: ir.avigilon.com
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Avigilon (avigilon.com) is a leader in the design, manufacturing and marketing of high definition, network-based video surveillance systems and equipment for the global security market. The Avigilon surveillance system has been designed to provide high quality video capture, transmission, recording and playback. The components of the Avigilon system include cameras, recording hardware and software which may be sold separately or in combination to provide customers with a customizable end-to-end video surveillance solution.
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Quality Testing
At Health Resources™, quality is the foundation of everything we do:
Science-Based Supplement Formulation
It all starts with our research and development team. These dedicated nutritional science experts, with combined experience of over 60 years in the field, work diligently to formulate effective natural solutions for the top health concerns of our customers.
Based on cutting-edge research and breakthrough clinical trial results, the team determines the exact ingredient doses, forms and combinations that deliver the most powerful health benefits.
Premium Raw Material Sourcing
The raw materials for all Health Resources™ supplement formulas are carefully sourced from premium providers throughout the world and are thoroughly researched for their safety, purity and efficacy. We also insist on exhaustive manufacturing controls and quality processes to preserve the integrity of the active components in our ingredients.
Manufacturing and Quality Control Excellence
Because the team at Health Resources™ is devoted to top quality products and services, we built our own 55,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Carson City, Nevada. This state-of-the-art center ensures that every one of our supplement formulas is produced in a safe, clean, quality controlled environment with standards that exceed industry Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
The center is also home to our own quality control laboratory, where we scrutinize every raw material and final product using the industry's most advanced analytical instrumentation to ensure maximum purity and effectiveness. Because we maintain this exceptional control over our manufacturing processes, you can be assured that our products have impeccable quality and that every formula delivers on labeled potency.
State-of-the-Art Encapsulation
Health Resources™ uses specialized vegetarian capsules for our dry ingredient formulas, which are easy to swallow, fast-acting, and allow for maximum absorption of active ingredients while minimizing the need for binders, lubricants and other processing aids.
For oil-form nutrients, we use advanced Liquid-Fill Capsules (LF Caps™), which provide a highly stable delivery system. In addition, we stick to short manufacturing runs to help maximize product freshness and potency.
Finally, our encapsulation and manufacturing equipment is dismantled and sanitized prior to every new capsule run to prevent cross-ingredient contamination and to ensure product safety.
Advanced Warehouse Technology
We've left no stone unturned when it comes to getting the quality nutritional supplements you need delivered to your doorstep promptly and accurately. We run our own warehouses, which use strict temperature and humidity controls, short storage time limits, and advanced packing and shipping technology to ensure that the products you order arrive fresh and full strength.


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SAHS Athletes of the Week
Allison Pasiuk — Girls hockey
The Stillwater girls' hockey team has won five of its last six games after a sluggish start to the season and the Ponies have allowed two goals or less in each of the those five victories.
Senior goaltender Allison Pasiuk has been a solid final stop for an improving defensive unit, including several key saves in the third period to help the Ponies rally for a 3-2 win over Cretin-Derham Hall on Tuesday night. Pasiuk, who was also a member of Stillwater's state champion softball team last spring, made 21 saves in a shutout victory over Forest Lake on Dec. 8 and turned away 18 shots in an 8-2 win over Park on Saturday.
The Ponies (5-2-0 SEC, 6-4-1) host rival Roseville on Saturday at 3 p.m.
Jake Cass — Boys hockey
One of several Ponies thrown into the varsity mix a year ago, junior defenseman Jake Cass is off to a solid start this season for the Stillwater boys' hockey team.
Cass assisted on each of Stillwater's first three goals and also scored the final goal in a 4-1 conference victory over Roseville on Saturday. He leads the Ponies with six points (two goals and four assists) through five games. Cass also scored Stillwater's lone goal during a 2-1 season-opening loss at Hastings, but the Ponies are unbeaten in their last three games after starting the season with back-to-back losses.
Stillwater (2-2-1) hosts Minnetonka in a nonconference game tonight and travels to Wayzata for a game on Saturday.


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Spring Siege is a textile collection inspired by Dutch Baroque paintings and the pilgrimage of female warriors like Joan of Arc. Baroque still lifes were cut apart and rearranged to reflect the fractal nature of armor, and stained glass cathedral windows.
The customer for this print collection is an active,...
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We're bringing you tips for better business performance, an event guide for the Rackspace Startup Program and a whole lot of Hong Kong in this week's edition of the Rackspace Weekly Digest.
Rackspace Is Ready To Rock At OpenStack Summit Hong Kong
OpenStack Summit Hong Kong kicks off Tuesday, and, as a founder of OpenStack, Rackspace will be out in full force. If you'll be in Hong Kong, make sure to check out our booth, book signings, speaking engagements, meetups and the Rackspace party. Don't forget to follow the action on Twitter with the hashtag #rackstackHK.
The Rackspace Cloud Has Arrived In Hong Kong
The Rackspace Cloud is now available in our Hong Kong (HKG) region. This marks our third new region in 2013, including Sydney, which launched in June, and Northern Virginia, which came online in August. Our entire cloud suite of regional services is available in Hong Kong.
Happy Birthday Cloud Block Storage!
One year ago, we launched Cloud Block Storage into unlimited availability. We now have thousands of customers using the product. In this blog post, we dive into some of the key product design decisions that helped us offer a simpler solution that's more reliable and provides a more consistent performance.
Answering The Call For Performance
Every day our customers ask how thy can improve their performance when it comes to speed, throughput, reliability and predictability. We're happy to help customers achieve the performance their users and business demands with a three-part recipe: hybrid, open and Fanatical.
Go Beyond The Stack And Think Like A Startup
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Brooksville Elks Lodge 2582: 11494 Cortez Blvd. Steak Shoot, 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday in the lounge. A spaghetti dinner follows from 5 to 6 p.m. for $5 per person, and karaoke by Kevin Moglia starts at 6 p.m. Call the lodge, (352) 596-2582. Labor Day celebration, 2 p.m. Monday, in the lounge. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be available, and there will be entertainment and door prizes. Call Kathy at the lodge above, or Bill at (352) 410-3919. All activities are for members and their guests only.
Brooksville Garden Club: 50th birthday celebration, 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, First Presbyterian Church, 250 Bell Ave. A light luncheon will be served, followed by an overview of plans for speakers, projects and field trips for the season. (352) 799-3160, (352) 397-3157 or (352) 799-2503.
Chill Smart: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, the Harbor, 7074 Grove Road. This is the youth group of the Hernando County Community Anti-Drug Coalition. Membership is open to Hernando County middle- and high school-age youth. The group assists in planning and implementing strategies that target underage drinking, tobacco and drug use. (352) 596-8000.
German-American Club of Spring Hill: Membership meeting, 7 p.m. today, Hernando Shrine Club, 13400 Montour St., off Sunshine Grove Road. New members welcome; you do not have to be German to join. Western Night dance, Sept. 10. Doors open 6:30 p.m., dancing from 7 to 11 p.m. Music by Jim & Jim. Dress code is country or casual. Advance tickets are $11 for members, $14 for guests. Tickets purchased at the door are an additional $2 each. Lisa Yaskulski, (352) 688-3744.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8713 and Ladies Auxiliary: Labor Day cookout, 1 p.m. Sunday, 1681 E Jefferson St. Food includes hot dogs, hamburgers and sides. There will also be raffles and music. (352) 796-4449.
Hernando Beach
Marine Corps League Detachment 1002: Labor Day potluck dinner, 6 p.m. Monday, VFW Post 9236, 3435 Shoal Line Blvd. Members are encouraged to bring a dish to share. (352) 686-2186 or (352) 666-0084. Web: mcl1002hb.org.
Spring Hill
African-American Club of Hernando County: 2 to 4 p.m. Sept. 9, Regency Oaks Civic Center, 4445 Breakwater Blvd. Refreshments served. Tickets will be available for the Oldies But Goodies Dance that will be Oct. 23 at SNPJ Hall. (352) 597-8090.
Brooksville/Spring Hill Christian Women's Connection: Ladies Frou-Frou Party and Luncheon, noon to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 14, Silverthorn Country Club, 4550 Golf Club Lane. The presentation will be a frou-frou-style show featuring hats, jewelry and other items presented by Elaine Head. The inspirational speaker will be Shirley Solid, who will discuss "A Clothesline Junkie Finds Peace in the Spin Cycle of Life." The cost is $13.50 inclusive. Reservations required by Sept. 9. RSVP to Jan, (352) 556-4658, or Dolores, (352) 799-3735.
Hernando Computer Club: Upcoming classes include What's New in Windows 7 (class 1 of 4), 1 p.m. today; QuickBooks, 7 p.m. today; Introduction to Computers with Windows 7 (class 1 of 4), 10 a.m. Friday; Get Started With Your Computer (class 1 of 2), 1 p.m. Friday; Greeting Cards with Print Shop, 1 p.m. Tuesday; How to Use a Digital Camera, 7 p.m. Tuesday. All programs are at Grace Presbyterian Church, 8375 Spring Hill Drive. www.hcc.org or (352) 684-7171.
Illinois Club of Spring Hill: 1 p.m. Friday, Forest Oaks Lutheran Church, fellowship hall, 8555 Forest Oaks Blvd. The scheduled entertainer had to cancel due to a health emergency. There will be a vote on a restaurant location for the social outing on Wednesday. Coffee and dessert will be served. Membership is open to those who have lived in Illinois at any time, and their spouses. Annual dues are $12. Pat Godfrey, (352) 597-0346.
Military Officers Association of America: Luncheon meeting, noon Sept. 9, Silverthorn Country Club, 4550 Golf Club Lane. All active duty, reserve, National Guard, retired, former commissioned officers and their guests are invited. RSVP to Lt. Cmdr. Mel Sweat, (352) 666-9244.
New York State Club: 5 p.m. today, Knights of Columbus Hall, 14070 Spring Hill Drive. Dinner with dancing will follow the meeting. Dinner reservations required. RSVP to Carolyn, (352) 684-6979. Club members bowl on Monday mornings; call Marge for details, (352) 683-1460.
New York State United Teachers-Teacher Retirees in Florida, Nature Coast Unit: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Boston Cooker Restaurant and Oyster Bar, 5375 Spring Hill Drive. The annual business and information meeting will be Oct. 13. The unit covers Hernando, Citrus and Pasco counties. Tom Smith, (352) 683-9423, or B.J. White-Meyers, (727) 869-7896.
Pennsylvania Club: 10 a.m. Sept. 14, Silverthorn Country Club. Singer Fred Campbell will entertain with favorite oldies. The meal choice is burgundy beef tips or chicken cordon bleu, served with garden salad and dessert. The cost is $12.50 per person; entree choice(s) should be noted on the check. Payment must be received by Tuesday. Payment will not be accepted at the door. Mail checks to the club at P.O. Box 6024, Spring Hill, FL 34611. RSVP to Millie, (352) 688-8663. Membership is open; annual dues are $10 per person. For membership, call Jane, (352) 848-0110. For trips, call Jerry, (352) 592-1293.
Sons of Italy, Nature Coast Lodge 2502: Picnic on Sept. 18 at the Heather Clubhouse, 9100 Nakoma Way, north of Weeki Wachee. Coffee and doughnuts will be at 9 a.m.; food will be served at 12:30 p.m. The cost is $6 for members, $8 for guests. The picnic will include bingo (bring markers), horseshoes, shuffle board, bocce, horse racing and golf (nine holes). Guests may bring their own beer and wine (no liquor). Tickets must be purchased in advance. Mary Ann, (352) 688-1889.
Sons of Norway, Sun Viking Lodge 607: "Brothers and Sisters Eve," 6:30 p.m. Sept. 10, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 6139 Spring Hill Drive. The "Brothers" will entertain, and the "Sisters" will prepare spaghetti and meatballs (dinner includes salad, bread and butter, ice cream, tea and coffee). The cost is $10 for adults, $5 for ages 13-16, free for 12 and younger. RSVP to Jan, (352) 686-6538, or Gladys, (727) 868-6302.
Wisconsin Club of Hernando County: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Spring Hill Branch/Harold G. Zopp Memorial Library, 9220 Spring Hill Drive. Janet Clymer of HPH Hospice will give a presentation. Club members will meet and dine Sept. 15 at the Marguerita Grill, 10200 W Halls River Road, Homosassa. Membership open to those who have lived in Wisconsin and their spouses. Annual dues are $8. (352) 573-7171 or (352) 666-2974.
Writers Group: 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, West Hernando/Staffordene T. Foggia Branch Library, 6335 Blackbird Ave. For new and experienced writers. Sue Makuch, (352) 293-4988.
Nature Coast Festival Singers: 7 p.m. Mondays, Nativity Lutheran Church, 6363 Commercial Way. The chorus is rehearsing for the Christmas concerts, which will include Christmas choruses from Handel's Messiah and other pieces. Shirley, (352) 597-2235.
Pasco County
Aripeka Elks Lodge 2520: Breakfast cooked to order, 8:30 a.m. to noon Sunday, 9135 Denton Ave. Prices range from $2 to $4.50. A bottomless pot of coffee is $1. (727) 863-2520.
Polish-American Social Club: Dinner-dance, Sunday, 7615 New Jersey Ave., Hudson. Doors open at 12:15 p.m. Dinner choice is pork loin or baked chicken, served from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. Dancing to Music By Jeanne from 2:15 to 5 p.m. Tickets $11 for members, $12 for nonmembers. RSVP to Dolores, (352) 596-4802, or Josephine, (727) 862-1520.
Suncoast Harmony Chorus: Rehearsals, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Gulf High School, choral room, 5355 School Road. A membership drive is being conducted throughout August and September. Women ages 18 to 80 who enjoy singing are welcome. The chorus is the west-central Florida chapter of Sweet Adelines International and sings in four-part harmony, a cappella style. There are currently 37 members from Pasco, Hernando, Citrus and north Pinellas counties. Cindy, (352) 597-4376. Web: suncoast-harmony.com.
Send information for the Clubs column to Phyllis Day, Hernando Times, 15365 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville, FL 34613; fax to (352) 754-6133; or e-mail email@example.com (put the club's name in e-mail subject line). Deadline for this news is two weeks before event or reservation deadline. Information cannot be published if the time, date, place, ticket price (if applicable) or contact person and phone number is missing. For information, call (352) 754-6101 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.


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PENRITH'S Jamie Soward credits John Sutton's return to five-eighth as the reason for South Sydney's improved form and nominates the skipper as the key to the Rabbitohs' attack.
Sutton, who made a club-record 212th appearance for Souths last Saturday against St George Illawarra, was restored to the halves from the back row by coach Michael Maguire following a run of three straight NRL losses.
The move paid dividends as the Rabbitohs eased to a 26-6 win at the SCG and former NSW five-eighth Soward was full of admiration for the performance of the man who'll be his opposite number at Sportingbet Stadium on Friday night.
"John Sutton, for me, is one of the form players in the competition," Soward said.
"Even when he was playing at lock, he was still doing a great job for South Sydney and he's going to be a big leader for them.
"I watched him on the weekend; when John plays at five-eighth, Adam Reynolds really settles into his halfback role."
Penrith maintained their 100 per cent home record with a gritty defensive effort in the driving rain to hold out Canberra 12-6 last Saturday and bounce back from a big defeat at Parramatta the previous week.
Despite an excellent start that's produced three wins from five games, Soward is expecting Souths — who are two from five — to provide the Panthers with their toughest test so far.
"Everyone is speaking about their forward pack so we've got our work cut out for us but we're looking forward to it," he said.
"It's going to be a big challenge for us. We understand that. "We'd love to see a massive crowd out here. We'd like to think three wins at home gets the Penrith community excited and ready to come out and hopefully get a good win.
"It's important for us to keep winning at home."
Soward and fellow new recruit Peter Wallace got only the second opportunity to link up together in the win over the Raiders. The pair have battled with back and groin problems respectively and the former Brisbane halfback is confident they're improving as a combination.
"We're taking a lot of confidence out of the games we've played together," Wallace said.
"It's only going to get better and better the more time we spend on the field together.
"It's definitely exciting. It's exciting to be in a new team as well. There's a lot of potential here."
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While VST and AU support are being worked on, I think something cool would be if Ardour came bundled with a plugin pack of some essential software synths that make use of LADSPA, DSSI, JACK, etc.
It would be a good way to encourage development of native soft synths for linux. I can imagine there might be some place within Ardour where you can access the built-in(well not really built-in, but more like bundled) synths. I'm not talking about a huge number of synths. Maybe RTSynth, amsynth, and a couple others.
I'm sure there's tons of software synths that don't get any attention, but would be put to great use if there were only a few mouse clicks(or keystroke) away in Ardour.
This isn't really something for the Ardour developers to have to deal with. These other projects have their own developers, their own source trees, and many use totally different toolkits. Trying to "bundle" them with Ardour doesn't really encourage development of native soft-synths anyway. Well designed/documented APIs and users who are willing to support development communities are what encourages development.
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OREM - Utah Valley University volleyball will head to its first-ever WAC Tournament this weekend as the three seed and will open play Monday against the sixth-seeded Seattle U Redhawks. The 2013 WAC Volleyball Tournament will be hosted by Grand Canyon University and will take place Nov. 25-27 at the GCU Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
Live video for all five matches of the tournament can be accessed through WACSports.tv at a one-time price of $9.95. Live stats will also be available free of charge by visiting the WAC website. For ticket information for the 2013 WAC Tournament visit GCU's website.
UVU (18-14) finished the regular season in a tie for third place with Idaho in the WAC standings with identical 11-5 league records. Utah Valley held the tiebreaker over the Vandals, however, to earn the three seed.
The top six teams in the WAC qualified for the tournament, and regular season champion New Mexico State earned the top seed after going 14-2 in conference play. Both NM State as well as No. 2 Bakersfield (12-4) will receive first-round byes and won't open play until Tuesday's semifinals.
Following UVU versus SU in the tournament opener Monday at 5 p.m., No. 4 Idaho (11-5) will play No. 5 Kansas City (9-7) later that night at 7:30. The winner of the Utah Valley/Seattle contest will then face Bakersfield on Tuesday at 5 p.m., while NM State will take on the winner of Idaho and UMKC. The championship contest will then be played Wednesday at 5 p.m., with the winner receiving an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.
Utah Valley won the Great West Conference Tournament in its final year of play in that league last season by sweeping past Texas-Pan American and Houston Baptist. But with the Great West Tournament Champion not receiving an automatic bid into the NCAA Tournament this year marks a new opportunity for UVU.
"It's a new beginning for everybody and we embrace the opportunity to get out there and compete," head coach Sam Atoa said. "There are some good things that can happen but it's in our hands. If the girls are willing to do that then we've got a shot."
The Wolverines dropped their final two matches of the regular season against the top two seeds, as they fell, 3-2, to Bakersfield at home on Nov. 16 (25-9, 23-25, 25-19, 20-25, 14-16) and in straight sets at New Mexico State on Thursday (18-25, 18-25, 20-25). Sophomore Lauren Stringham led UVU in both matches as the middle blocker posted a double-double against the `Runners with 11 kills and 10 blocks and a match-high 10 kills and five blocks Thursday at NM State.
Stringham leads the WAC in total blocks on the season with 156 and ranks second in the league in block per average at 1.33 as well as 32nd nationally. Junior libero McKenna Tait is also tops in the conference in aces with 53, and her 0.45 per set average is good enough for 15th in the nation. Junior Kalani Norris paces the team in kills with 324, while senior Brookelyn Hall leads the way in assists (9.49 per set average) and hitting percentage (.308).
The WAC Tournament will mark a homecoming of sorts for Hall and freshman Kelcee Munk, as the two hail from Arizona. Hall calls Gilbert home while Munk is from from Mesa.
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The Redhawks earned the No. 6 seed for the WAC Tournament after finishing the season with a 12-19 overall record and a 9-7 league mark. SU's 9-7 record was good enough for a tie for fifth place. SU concluded its regular season with a 3-1 win at Chicago State on Nov. 16. Prior to that victory, the Redhawks had lost three straight matches.
Iris Ivanis leads Seattle on the season in kills with 285, while Martina Samadan paces the squad in kill per set average (3.26) and hitting percentage (.431). Stephanie Stoll is tops on the team in blocks with 80 (0.85 per set average).
The Wolverines and Redhawks split the season series with each team winning on their home court. SU won the first meeting on Sept. 28 in Seattle in five sets (22-25, 25-14, 25-27, 25-23, 13-15), while Utah Valley took care of business in Orem on Oct. 26 by sweeping Seattle U (25-19, 25-23, 25-9). Monday's contest will mark the fourth all-time meeting between the two schools, with UVU holding a 2-1 series advantage.
James Warnick is an assistant sports information director at Utah Valley University. For more information about Wolverine athletics, visit www.WolverineGreen.com.


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text: Main Content House Bill 5390 (2014) rss printer friendly Friendly Link: http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2014-HB-5390 Sponsors Kevin Cotter - (primary)Michael D. McCready, Joe Haveman (click name to see bills sponsored by that person) Categories Civil procedure: garnishment; Civil procedure; garnishment; writ of garnishment regarding periodic payments; modify liability of garnishee. Amends sec. 4012 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.4012). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5391'14 Bill Documents Bill Document Formatting Information [x] The following bill formatting applies to the 2013-2014 session:- New language in an amendatory bill will be shown in BOLD AND UPPERCASE.- Language to be removed will be stricken.- Amendments made by the House will be blue with square brackets, such as: [House amended text].- Amendments made by the Senate will be red with double greater/lesser than symbols, such as: <<Senate amended text>>. (gray icons indicate that the action did not occur or that the document is not available) Documents House Introduced Bill Introduced bills appear as they were introduced and reflect no subsequent amendments or changes. As Passed by the House As Passed by the House is the bill, as introduced, that includes any adopted House amendments. As Passed by the Senate As Passed by the Senate is the bill, as received from the House, that includes any adopted Senate amendments. House Enrolled Bill Enrolled bill is the version passed in identical form by both houses of the Legislature. Bill Analysis House Fiscal Agency Analysis Summary As Introduced (06-03-14)This document analyzes: HB5390, HB5391 Summary as Reported From Committee (09-17-14)This document analyzes: HB5390, HB5391 Senate Fiscal Analysis SUMMARY OF HOUSE-PASSED BILL IN COMMITTEE (Date Completed: 10-21-14)This document analyzes: HB5390, HB5391 SUMMARY OF BILL REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE (Date Completed: 12-10-14)This document analyzes: HB5390, HB5391 History (House actions in lowercase, Senate actions in UPPERCASE) Date JournalAction 3/5/2014HJ 25 Pg. 323introduced by Representative Kevin Cotter 3/5/2014HJ 25 Pg. 323read a first time 3/5/2014HJ 25 Pg. 323referred to Committee on Commerce 3/6/2014HJ 26 Pg. 333printed bill filed 03/06/2014 9/10/2014HJ 64 Pg. 1681reported with recommendation with substitute H-1 9/10/2014HJ 64 Pg. 1681referred to second reading 9/17/2014HJ 67 Pg. 1718read a second time 9/17/2014HJ 67 Pg. 1718substitute H-1 not adopted 9/17/2014HJ 67 Pg. 1718substitute H-2 adopted 9/17/2014HJ 67 Pg. 1718placed on third reading 9/18/2014HJ 68 Pg. 1746read a third time 9/18/2014HJ 68 Pg. 1746passed; given immediate effect Roll Call # 485 Yeas 102 Nays 6 9/18/2014HJ 68 Pg. 1746transmitted 9/23/2014SJ 66 Pg. 1681REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON REFORMS, RESTRUCTURING AND REINVENTING 12/11/2014SJ 80 Pg. 2120REPORTED FAVORABLY WITH SUBSTITUTE S-1 12/11/2014SJ 80 Pg. 2120COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED IMMEDIATE EFFECT 12/11/2014SJ 80 Pg. 2120REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE WITH SUBSTITUTE S-1


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They were pals in grade school. Even then, John Gary Gertsch "was looking for something," said his friend Nick Petchel of Enola, Pa. Gertsch "didn't really find himself until he found a home in the Army," said Petchel. Gertsch was a bright, eager youngster who advanced quickly to the rank of staff sergeant.
Everything he did was always 150 percent.
Although viewed by others as a little unfocused while growing up, Gertsch was an achiever. That must have influenced his snap decision on a Vietnam battlefield when his fellow soldiers were in peril.
Everyday Upbringing
Gertsch "grew up in a children's orphanage in Sheffield, Pa., with his sister Pati," Petchel said in a telephone interview. "He had no family but his sister. For me, he was a schoolmate, a fellow Boy Scout, and the only person I knew who was killed in Vietnam."
Another schoolmate, Tom Curtin of Clarendon, Pa., remembers "John was kind of quiet, but everything he did was always 150 percent, the way he played football, the way he played basketball, the way he served his country."
Gertsch worked in an auto shop after graduation from Sheffield High School in June 1963. After that, he traveled to Buffalo, N.Y., to enlist in the Army. At that time, the United States had fewer than 10,000 troops in Vietnam, but the American role was growing. Gertsch viewed entering the service as a symbolic way of leaving behind Sheffield and Jersey City, N.J., where he'd been born in 1944.
Every inch a soldier, "from his craggy angular face to his jungle-hardened combat boots."
Gertsch rose in the ranks. After jump school, he had an assignment in Germany, and then went to South Vietnam. As a specialist fourth class (equivalent to today's rank of specialist), he was interviewed for a feel-good Army news release. The story described him as every inch a soldier, "from his craggy angular face to his jungle-hardened combat boots."
He became a staff sergeant. His unit, Company E, 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry, 101st Airborne Division, evolved on the scene into an elite jungle-fighting outfit that, according to one member, could "out-Indian the Indians." Gertsch, with a stern and serious manner, fit perfectly into what amounted to a locally created special operations unit.
The outfit was known as the "Tiger Force." Members wore boonie hats, berets, and distinctive, tiger-striped fatigues, which were actually standard-issue French army attire. They wore no nametags and no insignia of rank – only a shoulder flash with the words "Tiger Force." Led by 1st Lt. Fred Raymond, the unit specialized in waging guerrilla-style warfare at close quarters with minimal modern weaponry. They were in effect seeking to out-Viet Cong the Viet Cong.
The outfit and Gertsch became caught up in a furious battle in the A Shau Valley July 15-19, 1969. As platoon sergeant, Gertsch found himself suddenly in charge when his platoon leader was seriously injured and lay exposed to intense enemy fire.
Action at A Shau
An Army citation describes what happened in the firefight:
"Forsaking his own safety, without hesitation … Gertsch rushed to aid his fallen leader and dragged him to a sheltered position. He then assumed command of the heavily engaged platoon and led his men in a fierce counterattack that forced the enemy to withdraw.
" Later, a small element of … Gertsch's unit was reconnoitering when attacked again by the enemy. Gertsch moved forward to his besieged element and immediately charged, firing as he advanced. His determined assault forced the enemy troops to withdraw in confusion and made possible the recovery of two wounded men who had been exposed to heavy enemy fire."
Without … Gertsch's courage, ability to inspire others, and profound concern for the welfare of his men, the loss of life among his fellow soldiers would have been significantly greater."
The citation continues its narrative of the action: "Sometime later his platoon came under attack by an enemy force employing automatic weapons, grenade, and rocket fire … Gertsch was severely wounded during the onslaught but continued to command his platoon despite his painful wound.
"While moving under fire and encouraging his men, he sighted an aidman treating a wounded officer from an adjacent unit. Realizing that both men were in imminent danger of being killed, he rushed forward and positioned himself between them and the enemy nearby.
"While the wounded officer was being moved to safety S/Sgt. Gertsch was mortally wounded by enemy fire. Without … Gertsch's courage, ability to inspire others, and profound concern for the welfare of his men, the loss of life among his fellow soldiers would have been significantly greater."
On July 17, 1974, Vice President Gerald R. Ford awarded Gertsch's Medal of Honor posthumously to the soldier's sister, Pati Gertsch Leggate, who resides today with her husband Richard in Pittsburgh, Pa. The citation for the award praises Gertsch's "extraordinary heroism, and intrepidity at the cost of his life, above and beyond the call of duty."
Not Forgotten
In 1994, seven veterans of the Tiger Force attended a dedication ceremony for Gertsch at Sheffield High School, where his photo is prominently displayed, along with information about his service. Today, the orphanage where Gertsch grew up has become an assisted-living home for senior citizens.
The citation for the award praises Gertsch's "extraordinary heroism, and intrepidity at the cost of his life, above and beyond the call of duty."
Gertsch may have wanted to leave behind the community where he grew up – not an unremarkable reason for becoming a soldier – but his hometown has not forgotten him. Last year, students at his alma mater, now called Sheffield Area Middle High School, honored Gertsch at a Veterans Day event.


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Reviewed by 3 customers
So lightweight and comfortable. Size is true to the world. I feel like I am walking on a cloud. Can't wait for the winter!!! :-)
I just returned from spring skiing in Breckenridge, Colorado and these boots were perfect. It was snowing pretty much everyday and my feet stayed nice and cozy and most importantly, warm. The fur trim gives them a very sassy touch so you're in fashion! I highly recommend them!
These boots are great for getting around on snow and ice, lighter weight than I expected. There is plenty of room to double up socks and wear with skinny jeans, but it's difficult to fit a boot cut over top.