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CFP: [American] H.D., Beyond Imagism
Northeast Modern Language Association (NEMLA), April 10 â€" 13, 2008,
Buffalo, NY
H.D., Beyond Imagism
Susan Friedman asked and explored the question, "Who Buried H.D.?,†more
than thirty years ago (College English, March, 1975). And there are
signs that she is being more fully represented in anthologies: consider,
for example, the steadily increasing (if still hardly extensive) scope
of the selections in the successive editions of the Norton Anthology of
Modern Poetry (1973, 1988, 2003). We have as well H.D.'s Collected Poems
(1983) and a Selected Poems (1988), both edited by Louis Martz. But what
have we made, what is there to make of this largesse? Friedman's
original essay was a feminist petition for a fresh and fair review of the
modernist canon, in a familiar mid-seventies style, but what have we
learned, or what should we learn, that may be more specific? Do we
understand modernism, or gender and modernism, better now? Is that what
we're supposed to understand? Do we recognize H.D.'s significance better
now? This panel aims to collect and compare perspectives on the
particular and distinctive methods and concerns of an important twentieth-
century poet.
Presentations for this panel could explore, of course, virtually any
topic in the poetics of H.D.'s work after about 1916. But going beyond
Imagism need not mean leaving Imagism behind: presentations tracing the
persistence of Imagist principles even in long sequences like Trilogy and
Helen in Egypt would also be welcome. Still another possibility might
step beyond H.D.'s own work exclusively, and assess the influence of her
poetics on other writers. (Barbara Guest comes to mind, but no doubt
there are others.) I would be particularly interested in proposals that
offered strategies for teaching H.D.'s poetry in contexts and
combinations that would help make her achievement clear.
Please send proposals (maximum 500 words) by September 15, 2007, to
Bill Waddell
English Department
St. John Fisher College
Rochester, NY 14618
Electronic submissions preferred, and attachments usually come through
just fine. Proposals are welcome from anyone interested; all selected
presenters must be or become members of NeMLA by Dec. 1, 2007. A complete
listing of sessions for the Buffalo conference is available at
From the Literary Calls for Papers Mailing List
more information at
Received on Thu Aug 02 2007 - 12:41:07 EDT


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A real autumn air mass will roll into our region this weekend, and at some point Saturday or Sunday, you'll think about winter.
Hopefully, you won't think too much about winter, because we have a lot of beautiful fall weather ahead before the next season change.
But if the thought crosses your mind about winter 2011-12, here's the answer ... it looks like a mixed bag again this year, much like last winter. And some meteorologists say our upcoming winter could more closely resemble 2008-09, which was among the craziest winters we've experienced in a long time.
First, a review of last winter -- 2 1/2 months of nasty, cold and sometimes wet weather; followed by one month of an early spring.
The same players are here again this year. La Nina has reappeared, after disappearing late in the spring. La Nina is a condition of colder-than-average waters in the eastern Pacific, and it usually translates into dry, mild weather for the southern tier of the United States. It also was blamed in part for the tornado outbreak last spring, but let's focus on winter for now.
If La Nina were the only condition of importance, we'd be looking for a dry and mild winter.
But another key factor, as we learned last year, is the North Atlantic Oscillation, or NAO. That condition describes the overall path of the jet stream in the upper ranges of the Northern Hemisphere. When the NAO is negative, as it was for the first two-thirds of last winter, it means cold air masses and occasional storm systems dive from the arctic into the eastern United States (and also into Great Britain and northern Europe, on the other end of the stream).
Last December and January were very cold months, and there were notable winter storms on Christmas Day and again Jan. 9-10. We had a few other close calls on winter storms, and the Mid-Atlantic got hammered.
Then, like someone flicked a switch, the NAO relaxed around Valentine's Day. La Nina took stronger control, and high pressure built over Texas. We had warm weather and mostly dry conditions from mid-February into much of March.
But what about the winter of 2008-09, which some meteorologists expect in some form this winter? It was wild. Overall, temperatures were around average for the season (see map at upper right). But try these extremes:
-- December was mild. It reached 67 degrees on Christmas.
-- January and February featured wild swings. It dropped to 9 degrees on Jan. 17 but hit 60 or higher six days. Feb. 5's low was 13, but it climbed to 71 degrees just two days later.
-- Then came March. A strong winter storm struck on the 1st. After dumping nearly 2 inches of rain and causing flooding, the precipitation changed to snow that Sunday evening, and we got 4 inches in Charlotte (the only measurable snow of the winter). A foot fell near Shelby. Then, less than a week later, it was 80 degrees. In fact, we had six days of 70 or warmer in the first part of the month.
We'll fine-tune the forecast in weeks to come, but this will give you something to think about as you break out the sweaters and jackets this weekend.
Thursday, September 29, 2011
A first look at winter
Friday, September 16, 2011
The real Weather Guy
I'd planned to write today about the coming winter's weather, but there'll be another day for that.
Instead, today's topic is a person whose work you had read for years in the Observer, but you never saw his name. I don't know if he considered himself a weather geek, but I did. For true weather geeks, that's not a title we hand anybody. It's earned.
I came to the Observer more than 33 years ago, and a year or two after I arrived, I realized we'd hired a clerk named Joe Sovacool. The term "clerk" doesn't describe everything he did. Basically, Joe managed the Newsroom.
He shuffled phone calls to the right people, answered the phones and received thousands of tips from the public, passed those tips to reporters, and did dozens of other things.
He knew a lot about the Charlotte region and a lot about the journalism business. If a reporter or editor asked him for advice, they'd get a good, sound answer.
Joe also handled the Observer's weather page. A lot of the information we publish on that page comes to us automatically, but it wasn't that way 20 or 25 years ago. We had a weather wire machine, and Joe accumulated and compiled the high and low temperatures, forecasts, tide information and everything else on the page.
Somewhere along the way, I discovered Joe actually enjoyed meteorology.
He understood the peculiarities of Carolinas weather, and he taught me a few things over the years. About a decade ago, when I started writing about the weather, I would run ideas past him. We'd talk about a topic -- an approaching storm, a dry spell, memorable snowfalls.
"Are you gonna write about it?" he'd ask.
Joe cared about that weather page. It was merely one of many things he did, but he took this whole journalism accuracy thing seriously. He knew people looked for temperature information and when high tide was coming.
Back in September 1989, when I was working in our Monroe bureau, I called Joe to talk about Hurricane Hugo, which was then near Puerto Rico. We agreed that Hugo seemed headed for the Carolinas, and we talked about the possibility that it might affect Charlotte.
"Are you gonna write about it?" he asked. I didn't. Back then, I wasn't a weather writer.
Joe died Thursday evening, and all of us at the Observer -- whether we've been there one year or 33 -- will miss his friendship.
To me, he's the Observer's real Weather Guy.
And this time, I'm writing about it.
Friday, September 9, 2011
Storm deflector's turned on
It's like someone sprayed a can of storm repellent on the United States mainland this weekend, and the result for those of us in the Carolinas will be the nicest Saturday-Sunday combination we've had in quite a while.
If you're headed for any of the festivals in the area (the Greek Festival and the Blues & BBQ event are Charlotte's highlights), you'll have great weather. The same is true for anyone headed to a football game this weekend.
There are three tropical weather systems in the Atlantic/Caribbean basin, but none of them figure to bring us much trouble either.
High pressure will dominate the Carolinas for several days, and the stubborn storm system -- the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee -- that caused serious flooding in parts of the East has moved away. That system spun clouds into the Charlotte region Wednesday and Thursday, but sunshine has taken control today. That will continue into next week.
With more sun, high temperatures will return to the low 80s today, then the mid 80s over the weekend. Morning lows will be near 60.
Folks, it doesn't get much better than that in September.
It looks as if the upper 80s will return by later next week. The computers continue to hint at a real cool down next weekend (think, highs in the mid 70s), followed by a return to 90-degree weather by Sept. 20 or so.
Here's a rundown of the tropical weather systems:
Katia -- This system is losing its tropical characteristics as it moves into cooler water in the North Atlantic. It looks like Katia will plow into Scotland early Sunday with sustained winds of 70 mph and stronger gusts. That'll be a very stormy day in the northern part of the British Isles.
Maria -- It was a weak tropical storm Friday morning, but the National Hurricane Center expects Maria to get stronger over the next two days, possibly reaching low-level hurricane status. Maria will bring strong winds and rain to the northern Antilles (Guadeloupe and St. Martin, for example) and then the Virgin Islands. After that, Maria will do what most other hurricanes have done this year in the Atlantic -- curve away from the U.S. coast.
A strong trough continues to dominate conditions along the East Coast, and it has provided the United States with hurricane insurance this year, with the notable exception of Irene.
High waves and rip currents will be a problem along the Outer Banks, however, due to Maria.
Nate -- This tropical storm is forecast to grow into a hurricane. It's in the Bay of Campeche, in the southern part of the Gulf of Mexico. Hurricane specialists expect it to make landfall in central Mexico later this weekend. It will have no impact on the United States.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Today's topics: Phony autumn, busy tropics
It really seemed like autumn arrived in the Charlotte region today, with the morning low dropping to 59 degrees, and temperatures only recovering into the lower 70s by mid-afternoon.
Cool weather is expected to continue for several days, with highs near 80 and lows in the upper 50s. And it's a dry air mass, not the artificially-cooled situations we sometimes get when the humidity is sky-high and the only reason why temperatures have dropped is because of thick clouds.
No, this really is a taste of autumn, thanks to low pressure over the eastern United States that is dragging Canadian air southward.
But the computers say it won't last. Actually, we didn't need the computers. The calendar and common sense could have told us that.
It's September 7, and history shows there are still some hot days ahead. Sure enough, the latest computer models predict a return of much warmer conditions by next Tuesday. Highs in the middle of next week are predicted to be in the upper 80s to near 90 degrees. The computers show plenty of really warm weather into the last week of September, in fact.
So enjoy the next few days, and pretend that autumn has arrived. But when summer returns next week, you should be prepared.
Busy Tropics: As of 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, we have three systems in the Atlantic/Caribbean basin. Hurricane Katia is bound for the North Atlantic, never to bother a land mass in the Western Hemisphere. It was steered away from the United States by a low pressure trough over the East Coast -- as has been the case, in large part, for about three years.
The other two systems are Tropical Storm Maria, which is in the eastern Atlantic, and Invest 96F, a cluster of thunderstorms in the Bay of Campeche, off the Gulf of Mexico.
The computers haven't agreed on the future track of either system, but their paths might be related -- just as Tropical Storm Lee's northeast push pushed Katia away from the U.S. coast.
If 96F, which is expected to become a tropical storm soon, moves northward into the Gulf Coast, it would deepen the trough along the eastern United States shore and steer Maria away from the coast. That's what some computer models are predicting. By the way, that would leave open the possibility of 96F (which would be named Nate) copying Lee and bringing heavy storms into the western Carolinas.
But that's a long ways down the road.
Now, if 96F should move westward into Mexico (which is what most models forecast), then it leaves the door open for Maria to stay on a westerly track past the Caribbean islands and toward the Florida or Georgia coast.
The overwhelming trend this year -- and in 2008, 2009 and 2010 -- has been for Atlantic hurricanes to curve away from the Southeast coast. And that's probably what will happen with Maria.
But there are some interesting possibilities to watch in coming days.
Saturday, September 3, 2011
Katia -- a real headache for forecasters
Hurricane Katia ... oops, Tropical Storm Katia (it's swung back and forth several times in recent days) has proven to be a real mess for the National Hurricane Center's meteorologists.
Both the storm's intensity and track have proven nearly impossible to predict, and the 5 p.m. update from the National Hurricane Center reinforces that.
Meteorologist Daniel Brown said it "cannot be stressed enough that there is considerable uncertainty in the track forecast."
Brown noted -- as have other meteorologists -- that the evolution and future path of Tropical Storm Lee will have a great deal to do with whether Katia curves away from the U.S. coast or plows into the mainland later next week. For days, computer models have predicted the storm would curve into the open Atlantic.
But the models also have waffled on the forecast. Some models that once predicted a recurve are now hinting that Katia -- currently heading northwest and far from any land mass -- might switch to a westerly track in several days, making a beeline for the U.S. coast. And some models that initially brought the storm close to shore have switched to a recurve solution.
If Tropical Storm Lee moves northeast in the next few days, as predicted, it will serve to "catch" Hurricane Katia and curve it northward, away from the U.S. coast.
But the winds steering Lee are extremely light, and forecasters aren't certain when it will move.
And if all that isn't enough, the National Hurricane Center has struck out in trying to predict Katia's intensity. Forecasters predicted a couple days ago that Katia would be a major hurricane by now. Instead, its top sustained winds were only 70 mph Saturday evening.
It's a mess, and it will be another few days before we can say with certainty that the East Coast is safe.
Friday, September 2, 2011
Katia's future? Look to Japan
Hurricane Katia will make this a very nerve-wracking and interesting weekend for amateur and professional meteorologists -- and for authorities along the East Coast of the United States.
For days, the computer models insisted that Katia would become a major hurricane and curve northward, never coming close to the United States. If any land mass would be threatened, it would be Bermuda.
That has changed considerably over the past 24 or 36 hours.
And Jeff Masters, a really outstanding meteorologist with plenty of tropical forecasting experience, says Katia's future might depend a lot on a tropical storm predicted to hit Japan this weekend.
Here's the set-up:
Many of the computer models show a slow-moving but strong Hurricane Katia moving northwest for a few days, but then veering westward toward the Carolinas coast. That westward turn depends on the strength of a trough (low pressure) along the U.S. East Coast.
A deep trough would recurve Katia away from the United States. A not-so-weak trough would allow high pressure in the Atlantic to strengthen. And the clockwise flow around the high would push Katia into the East Coast.
So what about the Japanese storm?
Tropical Storm Talas is expected to move into Japan on Saturday morning, then convert to a non-tropical storm -- and a very strong one -- in the Gulf of Alaska.
That Gulf of Alaska storm is predicted to have a ripple effect on smaller storm systems downstream -- across Canada and into the United States, including the trough in the East. If Talas becomes a very strong storm, the thinking is that it will deepen the trough in the East and push Katia away from the United States.
A weaker Alaskan low, and Katia could push toward the United States.
You can read Masters' blog at http://bit.ly/qyN9qh.
Katia wouldn't threaten land until the end of next week. But its waves and rip currents could be felt along the Outer Banks and possibly the Grand Strand by Labor Day.
As we said, this will be an interesting weekend. The last thing that anyone on the Outer Banks wants is another visit from a hurricane.
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Tropical trouble for someone
The tropics are certainly back in business for meteorologists, with a hurricane moving westward in the Atlantic and another system trying to form in the Gulf of Mexico.
The next several days will be extremely interesting for meteorologists and other weather-watchers, because the computer models can't figure out what to make of the situation.
There is a chance that the Charlotte region could be affected by either -- or neither -- of the two systems.
Hurricane Katia is out there -- way out there -- in the Atlantic. The coordinates at midday Wednesday were 15.5 degrees North and 47.5 degrees West, and the storm was moving westward at 18 mph with 75 mph winds. Don't look for much strengthening in the next day or two, because the storm is encountering dry air and some shear. But Katia is forecast to intensify by late Friday or Saturday and eventually become a major hurricane.
The other system is a cluster of showers and thunderstorms in the Gulf of Mexico, south of Louisiana. Most computer models predict it will become Lee (probably as a tropical storm, not a hurricane), but the computers take the storm all over the place -- westward to near Brownsville, Texas; north into Texas or Louisiana; or even eastward into Alabama or western Florida.
The Gulf low could bring heavy rain to the Charlotte area, perhaps as early as Labor Day but probably later next week. To do that, it would have to come ashore and link with an approaching cold front. That looked likely in yesterday's computer model runs, but less so today (Wednesday).
As for Katia ... who knows?
For several days, the computers predicted the hurricane would curve northward, becoming a threat to Bermuda.
But in the last 24 hours, the computers are predicting that a trough (low pressure) forecast to drop into the eastern United States will be weaker than first expected. That trough -- located between high pressure over Texas and another system in the Atlantic -- was expected to allow Katia to curve northward.
But if the trough is weak, the Atlantic high pressure system could steer Katia toward the U.S. coast.
And to make things even more complicated, the Gulf storm system also could have an impact on Katia's track, by helping steer it northward -- if the Gulf low becomes strong enough, and if it moves eastward.
I think the Gulf system will have more of an impact on our lives, but we'll have to keep watching closely over the next few days.

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Jump Start Traffic necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 34 diseños de 23 diseñadores freelance.
I am looking for a logo design for my new free blog site. The site is called Jumpstartyourtraffic.com
On this site I will give away free traffic tips so I will need it to look professional but still look fun and show movement.
This is a free blog site that helps people learn how to get more traffic to their own website. Target clients are anyone with a website, online or brick and mortar business that need more traffic.
I need a logo that is Clean and Colorful to use on the top of my blog.
However this logo could be the basis for a whole business package, Business cards, letter head, ect...
Even though the words will tell people what the website is about I want the logo to match the colors of the text. And Logo should show movement, or get across the idea of traffic moving..
The actual title. Jump Start Your Traffic .... could be use to in the over all logo.
Suggestions, Maybe the M in Jump... is used as a battery that needs jump starting. Like jump starting a car... Just an idea..
Possible colors, Orange, Yellow, Blue, Green
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BANGKOK, THAILAND, 24 MAR 2014: Clarion's latest Customised Android™ Based car radio system, the AX1 is showcased at this year's Bangkok Motor Show.
Clarion Malaysia's Managing Director T.K. Tan said he hopes that show visitors would enjoy the "hands-on" Connected Car Stereo with the Clarion AX1.
"The AX1 is Clarion's first full automotive grade connected car stereo that runs on an Android™-based operating system. Unlike smart phones or tablets, this device is designed to be safe for use in your car."
Its key features include:
- Internet connectivity via WiFi hotspot
- Built-in Bluetooth for hands-free phone calls
- Infogo Music Store – an online music store with a catalogue of more than 25 million DRM-free songs, available for sync up to 10 connected devices such as Android™, iOS and Blackberry
- Infogo App Garage – where the latest firmware updates and specially curated automotive-safe applications are made available
- Smart power management for fast boot option
- Specially designed interface to ensure safety while driving
- Runs on Android 2.3.7 customized Gingerbread, the most stable platform for automotive head units
Apart from the AX1, another item that is featured at the motor show is Smart Access.
Clarion has developed the "Smart Access" cloud service for vehicles. Its aim is to offer drivers a comfortable and convenient drive by connecting vehicles with smartphones and other devices via "Smart Access". By utilizing cloud technology, Clarion aims to provide vehicle users with entertainment, drive-related information, Internet access and a diverse range of convenience.
The HX-Series, comprising of amplifiers and speaker systems is also present as part of this year's product lineup.
This year, Clarion Malaysia has set up a booth (numbered as D8) at Challenger 1 exhibition hall at Impact Muang
Thong Thani throughout the duration of the motor show, from March 26th , 2014 till April 6th, 2014.


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Germany: Eberhard-Karls-Universitat Tubingen
Program Type: Tuition Exchange
University Overview
EKUT is located in Tubingen, which is in southern Germany near Stuttgart. The University was founded in 1477 and holds a distinguished place in the intellectual life in Germany. EKUT is considered one of the oldest universities in Europe. The University has 25,000 students living in a comparatively small city of 85,000. The University's academic reputation is based on the research achievements of many of its scholars. EKUT offers over 280 courses taught by approximately 450 professors and more than 4,000 scientists. Campus facilities include some of the most advanced technical equipment and extensive library facilities. EKUT's character is marked by an awareness of tradition and a cosmopolitan atmosphere. Many like to consider EKUT to be the first university with International roots: "International since 1477", a short way to sum up the history of this old and predigest school.
The City of Tübingen
The city of Tübingen may be small, but once you experience this city's metropolitan climate mixed with the ancient castles and cobblestone sidewalks, it will be an experience you will never forget. This town boasts 89,000 people along with the 25,000 university students, and offers a variety of activities and experiences such as sidewalk cafes, small, family owned pubs, restaurants, shopping, and of course a beautiful sail on the Neckar waterfront while the sun sets.
Classes will be taught by EKUT faculty members. The exchange student advising is done by the International Relations Office.
Students will be housed in dormitories, private rooms, or apartments. The Housing Office at Tubingen will assist in helping students find suitable accommodations. Individual rooms share a kitchen and bathrooms within their floor. Most rooms come with internet access and tele-communications access. Internet access can also be found in various locations close to campus. Basic services and utilities are included in the rental prices. Washing machines and dryers are located inside the student halls and residences, and can be used for a small fee.


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Lindstrom talks the talk about walks
ARLINGTON -- The White Sox bullpen had an informal meeting prior to Thursday's contest against the Red Sox, coming on the heels of Wednesday's 15-walk affair. Matt Lindstrom, the veteran leader of this crew, had mentioned the meeting on Wednesday night and said the message centered on attacking and being aggressive.
"I told the guys yesterday, 'Let's try to limit the traffic on the bases,'" Lindstrom said. "It gives the other teams momentum, especially with lineups today. Give a team momentum with these lineups, it's going to be tough. Swinging bunts, balls down the line, doubles in the gap when they do start hitting you, so you've got to limit the traffic."
Lindstrom talked about walks being bigger momentum changers late in the game than hits, with the White Sox bullpen having issued an American League-most 40. He also focused on relievers using their best stuff to put hitters away when they get ahead, a category that includes Lindstrom himself.
"That's my biggest nemesis in my career," Lindstrom said. "I can get guys with two strikes, but I don't know what to throw to punch them out or put them away and let them get back in the count.
"Then you have to go back in the zone, and instead of cutting the plate in half, it has to go to thirds and even corners. That's a big thing for us. Like I said, we need to cut down those walks. As long as we can focus on getting guys to two strikes and putting them away, take a shot out of the zone and then go right back in the zone. You have to make teams earn their way on base."
Staying a little looser as a group was discussed, before White Sox relievers turn their focus completely on the job at hand from the fifth inning moving forward.


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I have investigated the problem, but I'm really confused! Here is the description of my findings that I posted to the bug report:
So... could someone with real hardware convert the exact .tap file linked to in that bug report and load it on a real oric with a 6502 and a 65c02 and tell me if it works on both machines?Hmm this one is interesting. Once STAR has loaded, the CPU jumps to RAM containing complete nonsense. Lots and lots of BRKs and illegal instructions. It executes from $0501 to around $ff4.
Because Euphoric doesn't emulate illegal operations, it just skips 1 byte when it reaches them, which means it ends up executing the instruction at address $ff4, which is a jump to $6400.
Oricutron, however, executes illegal instructions. Right before the jump to $6400 is a bunch of $FF bytes, and $FF is a 3-byte illegal opcode. This means that at the end of the $FF byte region, Oricutron ends up at address $ff5 (the JMP opcode at $ff4 is interpreted as part of the last $FF instruction @ $ff2). This means instead of jumping to $6400, Oricutron executes a BRK followed by an RTS and ends up back at the BASIC prompt.
Indeed, if I disable illegal opcode handling in Oricutron, STAR works perfectly.
Now, apparently $FF is a DIFFERENT illegal opcode on 65c02, and may even be 2 bytes instead of 3. But the Oric usually has a 6502, not 65c02!
What I can't understand is why this works on your real Oric. Does your Oric have a 65c02 by any chance?


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A longtime Spartanburg oncologist humbly accepted two surprise recognitions Tuesday evening outside the Gibbs Cancer Center in Greer.
A longtime Spartanburg oncologist humbly accepted two surprise recognitions Tuesday evening outside the Gibbs Cancer Center in Greer.
The garden outside the cancer center, which contains plants and a fountain, was named in Dr. Julian Josey's honor. Then, in front of a crowd of friends, co-workers and family, Josey, who has worked for Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System since 1970, was given the Order of the Palmetto award, the state's highest civilian honor.
"This is a mostly undeserved honor," he said as he accepted the award given to him by Rep. Rita Allison, R-Lyman, and Rep. Eddie Tallon, R-Spartanburg, on behalf of Gov. Nikki Haley. "There are no words to express my gratitude."
Josey's humble reaction to the award mirrored that of his longtime friend and fellow oncologist Dr. James Bearden, when he received the same honor in May 2012.
"This is humbling" Josey said. "Bearden and I have been so blessed to have so many people who have bought into our vision. This is not about me."
Josey, a Spartanburg native, has been a leader in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer for more than 40 years. Together, Josey and Bearden helped pioneer the Gibbs Cancer Center, which was built in 1999. Today, it is known as the Gibbs Cancer Center & Research Institute and the facility has expanded to include locations in Cherokee County and Greer.
"I've grown to love this guy," said Jimmy Gibbs, a local business owner and philanthropist whose donation of $1.2 million helped turn Josey and Bearden's vision for a cancer center into a reality. "He's a quality man. He's a quality act. He is my brother and one of my best friends who means a lot to me. I look forward to more cancer centers and a lot more gardens."
A plaque was unveiled beside the garden that reads: "This garden is dedicated to Dr. Julian C. Josey, physician and plantsman. He is passionate that all the patients enjoy the common beautiful spaces during a difficult time in their lives."
Dr. Drew Monitto, a radiation oncologist, said his relationship with Josey has played a seminal part in his adult life. He touted his fellow doctor's persistence, integrity and loyalty.
Allison said Josey's recognition is well-deserved.
"You have taken a journey with so many people to find peace and comfort and healing," she said. "And we thank you from the bottom of our hearts."


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Newman necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 193 diseños de 46 diseñadores freelance.
Injury Sync
We're a law firm that represents doctors who provide medical services to individuals injured in all kinds of accidents. We facilitate the document exchanges, the billing, and the A/R collections between the doctors who serve the medical needs of the injured and the personal injury attorneys who serve the legal needs of the injured.
Our clients are typically very wealthy doctors who have the latest and most expensive toys, cars, watches etc. The logo needs to evoke technology and luxury. They're doctors so it should be very clean--almost sterile--without being antiseptic. Imagine a doctor with an open, white button-down collared shirt under his labcoat, with expensive silver cuff links peeking out of the sleeves. His conservative Prada eyeglasses are perched on his nose and Ferragamo loafers are on his feet.
The logo is "Injury Sync", perhaps with no caps. There can be a symbol with the logo, perhaps a stylized red cross (or white cross on red). We like the idea of the cross also symbolizing an intersection (or "sync") between doctors and lawyers, but your design doesn't have to explicitly draw out that conclusion, and probably shouldn't.
We like blue with silver, but we also like the immediate recognition that some rendition of a red cross would give us. White, navy and red are a preferred combination. However, right now we are open to all color palettes. We prefer a somewhat darker red, like a blood red. The cross should be medical, not religious, i.e., N/S is the same length as E/W.
Be prepared to receive feedback, I love to give feedback. First feedback probably won't arrive until Monday, March 15th.
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The many stories of our heritage are told in museums, historic sites and natural areas throughout the CVNHP, including high-profile destinations such as the Adirondack Park, Fort Ticonderoga, Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, Green Mountain National Forest, Saratoga National Historical Park, ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center, Shelburne Farms, Shelburne Museum, and the Lake Champlain Underwater Historic Preserves. Scores of smaller museums, historic sites, and parks complement these destinations, providing visitors with an intimate understanding of their particular role in history. Visit our [interactive maps] for links to the hundreds of sites that tell our story.
Through this rich history, the CVNHP region has become a place where new ideas are conceived, innovative products developed and a new appreciation of heritage flourishes. High-tech and entrepreneurial endeavors are cultivated to be part of a business mosaic that includes both manufacturing and traditional agriculture. A burgeoning "local foods" movement provides new directions for sustainable farming; vegetable stands, farmers markets and county fairs are woven into a modern culture.
Lake Champlain and Lake George are major summer recreation destinations. The campsites, hiking trails, and scenic vistas of Vermont and New York state forests and parks—including the 6-million acre Adirondack Park—and the Green Mountain National Forest provide opportunities for solitude and reflection. The hunting and fishing opportunities in the region are exceptional. The 6,729-acre Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge is a crown jewel in the thousands of acres of land within the CVNHP set aside as wildlife sanctuaries, which draw birdwatchers and other nature-lovers.
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A Will County judge dismissed two felony gun charges against Drew Peterson on Thursday after a prosecutor refused to comply with an order to turn state records over to the defense.
A Will County judge dismissed two felony gun charges against Drew Peterson on Thursday after a prosecutor refused to comply with an order to turn state records over to the defense.
"We're very pleased," Peterson's attorney Joel Brodsky said. "We believe the only reason the state didn't want to turn over the documents is because they would've helped us."
Peterson, the sole suspect in his fourth wife Stacy's disappearance, had been charged with two felony weapons violations and was scheduled to go to trial for the charges in early December The charges allege he illegally owned an assault rifle with barrel shorter than the state minimum of 16 inches.
The rifle, along with other guns and possessions, were seized last November as part of the investigation into the October 2007 disappearance of Peterson's fourth wife, Stacy, and the March 2004 death of his third wife, Kathleen Savio.
Peterson, a former Bolingbrook police sergeant, is the sole suspect in his wife's disappearance, which police are calling a "potential homicide." Savio's drowning was ruled a homicide, but police have not named a suspect. Peterson has denied any wrongdoing and has not been charged with a crime.
But he is under investigation for the crimes, and Peterson has often accused state police of harassment. Shortly after the weapons were seized, Peterson asked that the guns be returned. The same day Schoenstedt granted his request, state police revoked Peterson's right to possess a firearm.
Peterson then asked the judge to allow him to transfer the weapons to his son, Stephen, an Oak Brook police officer. On May 21, the day before Schoenstedt granted the transfer request, police arrested Peterson for the felonies.
That timing was the basis for Peterson's attorneys Andrew Abood and Brodsky defense tactic of "vindictive prosecution." The attorneys sought to prove that charges were the result of Peterson's successful attempt at exercising his constitutional rights to regain his property.
To help prove their case, the attorneys asked Schoenstedt to force the state to turn over any documents, including communications between state police and prosecutors, relating to the state's decision to charge Peterson. Schoenstedt granted the motion Thursday.
After discussing the issue in chambers, Assistant State's Atty. John Connor asked Schoenstedt to reconsider the motion, arguing that the ruling would open a floodgate of similar requests by defendants seeking access to normally privileged information.
Schoenstedt upheld his original order and Connor said that he would refuse to comply with the order, saying he did not want Will County to be the first county in the state subjected to the potential onslaught of "vindictive prosecution" defenses. The refusal left Schoenstedt no choice but to either dismiss the charges or hold Connor in contempt, which could lead either to jail time or a fine.
"I believe what he says to this court as to his reasons for refusing to comply with this court," Schoenstedt said. "However, the state has given me little option...counts one and two are dismissed."
For the first time in the months-long court battle, Peterson and his attorneys walked out of the Will County Courthouse with smiles.
"I love these guys," Peterson said as he proceeded to place exaggerated kisses on Abood and Brodsky's heads.
Charles Pelkie, spokesman for the state's attorney's office, said the state plans to appeal the judge's decision and is confident an appellate court will rule in its favor.
"The judge's decision in this matter would've opened a Pandora's Box across the state," Pelkie said. "What (the defense) was asking for was essentially a fishing expedition."
The victory came just one day after a potential setback for Peterson. On Wednesday, state representatives approved a bill to allow hearsay testimony in first-degree murder trials where the witness was murdered to prevent testimony.
The law, effective immediately, could potentially be used against Peterson in the event he is charged with the murder of his wives. Both women told friends and family they feared their husband.
In December, Stacy Peterson's pastor, Neil Schori, told Fox News' Greta Van Susteren that the young mother had confided to him that Drew Peterson told her he had killed Savio.
Brodsky said he does not believe his client will be charged with the murders and that the new law will not affect a potential case against his client.
"I don't think this law will apply," Brodsky said. "But I am concerned because this type of law is going to allow rumor and gossip in as evidence."


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Nancy Dickenson and her stepdaughter Martha found a calf with severe frostbite on its hind legs. So of course, they spent thousands of dollars getting it outfitted with prosthetic legs.
The black angus heifer was bought from the neighbouring ranch they found it on, and operated on by vets and students at Colorado State University.
It's a sweet story and all but does this seem a wee bit misguided to anyone else? Thousands of dollars to save a cow that was halfway to burgertown? If you want to help out animals, you could spend that money in a way that would save many animals instead of just one. But hey, it does look pretty adorable! [wtop via Neatorama]


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Rox have no timetable for Gray's callup
DENVER -- Manager Walt Weiss has preached how important it is for the Rockies to teach their young pitchers to command the bottom of the zone early in their development processes before they get to Coors Field. He even admitted that in the effort to master the art of the groundball, Rockies pitching prospects must concede that a strikeout always isn't the best plan of attack.
But on Wednesday, Weiss revealed that right-hander Jon Gray is the exception to this tradeoff.
"We look at him as a power guy that's going to strike guys out," Weiss said. "I'm all good with that. When you're missing the bat, it's a good thing … We don't want to reinvent the wheel with him."
Gray, the Rockies No. 1-ranked prospect, has had an up-and-down season at the Double-A level this season, logging 3.0 strikeouts for every walk after registering a 6.38 ratio in his first year in the Minors.
Stats like such have led to some speculation that the team's organizational philosophies of pitching to the lower third of zone have hindered his development. But Weiss' words suggest otherwise, and according to the Rockies' skipper, he's passing the eye test.
"He commands the ball very well, especially for a young power pitcher," Weiss said. "When we talk about being able to get ground balls, it's about the ability and timing of being able to get it when you need it. That's a critical factor of guys who pitch here, but he's going to strike guys out and he's going to elevate some balls to get swings and misses and there's nothing wrong with that."
With the Rockies out of contention, Gray's debut watch has been in full effect. Yet a quick look at his three most recent starts suggests he needs more time.
Before limiting the Northwest Arkansas Naturals to just two hits and one run through seven innings his last time out, Gray had surrendered 13 hits and nine runs over his previous two outings (11 innings).
For that reason, Weiss is no closer to proclaiming when MLB.com's 14th ranked prospect will get the call to the Majors.
"I imagine he'll be here at some point," Weiss said. "I don't know whether it's this year or next year. I can't say when that might be."


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Weekend Arts to Include Music from Around the Globe
UT Dallas will host musicians and dancers from across the globe this weekend. The School of Arts and Humanities has scheduled events that include both classical piano and Peking Opera.
Nima Sarkechik will perform Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 30 and other pieces Saturday night.
On Saturday, April 13 at 7:30 p.m., French-Iranian pianist Nima Sarkechik will give a concert featuring an eclectic mix of music. The bill includes an array of pieces, ranging from Beethoven's Sonata No. 30 in E major to an "Iranian improvisation." The concert will be in the Jonsson Performance Hall.
At 30 years old, the French-Iranian pianist has established himself as an internationally recognized talent.
Sarkechik made his debut during the 2005-2006 season at the International Piano Festival of La Roque d'Antheron in Paris. He later performed recitals in many French festivals and at other venues in Europe. Sarkechik's first recording, which was released in 2008, was dedicated to Chopin and Hughes Dufourt.
This concert is in collaboration with the General Delegation of the French Alliance in the U.S., and is supported by the French House and the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C. The show is also sponsored by Safran USA in partnership with Alliance Française de Dallas and UT Dallas.
The Confucius Institute will present an afternoon of Chinese dance and opera on Sunday.
The concert is free to UT Dallas students with a Comet Card at the door the night of the event. General admission is $20. Tickets for Alliance Française members, UT Dallas faculty and staff, AF students and Safran USA staff are $15. Tickets are $5 for students from other universities and children under 12.
RSVP with Beatrice Recoussine at [email protected] or call (972) 733-0844 or (214) 234-0165 to order tickets.
On Sunday, April 14, at 2:30 p.m., the Confucius Institute at UT Dallas will present an afternoon of Chinese music and dance by a performing troupe of 16 students from Southeast University.
The program features ancient and modern Chinese music and songs, a variety of traditional Chinese musical instruments, traditional Chinese dance and Peking Opera. The performance, titled, "Harmonious Wind of Chinese Music and Dance," is meant to emulate a springtime outing full of wind, rain, thunder and the twittering of birds.
The performance will be in the Alexander Clark Center and is free and open to the public. For more information, visit the Confucius Institute website.
Media Contact: The Office of Media Relations, UT Dallas, (972) 883-2155, [email protected].


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2014 Track and Field: Ran a personal best 10,000 meters at the Raleigh Relays with a time of 38:43.81… Recorded a personal best in the 2000-meter steeplechase at the Vanderbilt Black and Gold (7:47.83)… Placed seventh at the Georgia Invitational in the 3000 meters logging a time of 11:50.87.
2013 Track and Field: Landed a personal best in the mile run with her time of 5:43.52s at the ETSU Niswonger Invitational 2013... Finished fourth at the TSU Invite in the 5000m with a final time of 19:05.68s... At the Vanderbilt Black and Gold Meet, she set another personal record in the 2000m steeplechase after garnering a time of 7:47.83s... Captured ninth place with her personal-best time of 38:43.81s in the 10,000m at the Raleigh Relays... Took part in the A-Sun Outdoor Championships where she finished 10th overall in the 10,000m with a time of 4:18.59s.
2012 Cross Country: Participated in six races for Lipscomb... finished 14th at the FGCU Invitational with her time of 19:31.8s... Placed 53rd at the Alabama Crimson Classic Cross Country Invitational with a final time of 19:04.0s... Competed in the Atlantic Sun Cross Country Championships wher she placed 21st after crossing the line in 18:26.9s.
2012 Track and Field: Placed 14th at the Atlantic Sun Conference Championship in the 5000m with a time of 18:24.80s... Awarded fourth in the 3000m steeplechase at the BSC 'Southern Invitational with a time of 11:57.71s.
2011 Cross Country: Competed in six events for the Lady Bisons… Finished 21st at the A-Sun Championship to help Lipscomb secure a second-straight A-Sun title… Finished 14th at the season opening FGCU Invite… Finished 122nd in 14:56.30 at the Toledo BubbleBuster… Finished 124th at NCAA South Regional in 22:34.80…
2011 Track and Field: Set a personal-best in the 3000m at the Vanderbilt Black and Gold (10:36.56s), where she finished 12th... Runner-up in the 5000m run at the Governors Invitational (18:47.03s)... Fourth in the 3000m steeplechase at the Boston Moon Classic (12:06.43s)... Personal-best 3000m steeplechase mark of 11:47.68s netted her a sixth-place finish at the A-Sun Outdoor Championships... Set personal-best 5000m run at the Oxy Invitational with a 17:57.45s run, finishing 26th.
2010 Cross Country: Competed in five events... One of 10 Lady Bisons to finish in the top-20 at the Louisville Invitational, completing the 5K race in 19:44... Set a personal-best in the 5K at the Evansville Invite, finishing 28th after a 19:32.01 run.


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Another group of Jewish doctors from North America recently completed its tour of duty in Israel. This was the seventh such group of volunteers to arrive in Israel recently to help in the nation's hospitals, especially with victims of terrorism.
These 19 volunteers are part of a unique project in which Jewish doctors from the U.S.and Canada place themselves on call for Israel, with a commitment to arrive in the country within 24-72 hours if needed. They come here once every two years from anywhere from one to three weeks. Aside from volunteering their services they also learn how to handle situations arising out of terrorist actions and familiarize themselves with the Israeli health system. So far about 200 doctors have participated in this wonderful program.


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JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska (AP) The Latest on First Lady Melania Trump"s visit to an Alaska military base (all times local):
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First lady Melania Trump rolled a ball out of Play-Doh, played a harmonica she made from household materials and watched kids construct a fish out of a compact disc and glitter while visiting a pre-school at an Alaska military base.
Trump spent about 35 minutes Friday with students and teachers with the child and youth programs at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage.
She visited the base during a refueling stop after spending most of the last week in Asia with her husband, President Donald Trump. He remains in Asia on official business.
Trump also shook hands with parents and other military family members before departing from the base for Washington, D.C.
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RiemannLives wrote: »I am no expert but I was under the impression that the present does not absolutely determine the future but only places a minimum lower bound on the total entropy thereof.
Oh man everyone loves the Sisters of Battle theme
Because sisters are fucking awesome. I should build an ork or chaos theme.
I feel like reading the first half of Wittgenstein's stuff would be a huge waste though, and the second part wouldn't exactly be enlightening either
There's a hilarious bit in the Witch Hunters codex where it's like
Why would the Sisters of Battle fight x army?
And there are longwinded explanations like oh, maybe the tyrannids are attacking a shrine world and the sisters of battle are defending their sacred grounds
maybe the bureaucracy of the imperium has mistakenly ordered the imperial guard to defend a world at all costs, and then hundreds of years later, the sisters of battle are ordered to attack it.
Stuff like that
and then Eldar: The entire eldar race are deviant witches.
That's it.
Evil Multifarious wrote: »I feel like reading the first half of Wittgenstein's stuff would be a huge waste though, and the second part wouldn't exactly be enlightening either
this is the kind of thinking that leads people to skip forward to poststructuralism, read a chapter, throw their hands in the air and decide to become an accountant
so my fiancee started her new job today
8 hours of training, plus 2 hours of actually, you know, doing the job
which is pretty gruelling
she makes $50/hour
she can expect about 10-20 hours a week from this job, and about once a month they'll probably send her on expense-paid business trips to Vancouver or Montreal
Evil Multifarious wrote: »this is the best gif, probably.
Dan Dangerous and the Dangerous Room of Doom
Dan Dangerous entered the so-called Dangerous Room of Doom.
"Hello," he said, into the inky blackness of the room. There was no response.
Dan had expected as much. He wasn't the first to come all this way, to try his hand at getting past the Dangerous Room of Doom, but he knew he'd be the first to actually accomplish the feat. Dan had reasoned that while he wasn't the first stunt double to try, he was the first who was as equally dangerous as the room itself.
He further reasoned that, being so dangerous, this room was most likely as afraid of Dan Dangerous as it expected Dan Dangerous to be afraid of it.
All these thoughts went through Dan Dangerous's mind as he stood there in the darkness, looking into the empty void of the Dangerous Room of Doom. He fiddled around in his pocket, absent-mindedly. Some chewing gum, a bit of string, the invisibility ring he picked up somewhere below the Earth that had sadly ran out of AA batteries, a Batman Pez dispenser, a smooshed Twinkie, a vial of green sludge, his Verizon BlackBerry Tour, a nearly fully-loaded Glock (goddamn bats), an official MTA subway map of New York, a retracting telescope, a yellow Mead mini-spiral notebook full of magical incantations, and a copy of Catcher in the Rye. Luckily, he was wearing cargo pants.
He didn't need any of those items anymore, so he pulled them all out of his pants pocket and threw them into the void ahead of them. With each handful of items, he heard a distinctive THWOOSHEROOP sound which meant it was being sucked upward into the ceiling. So the items had served some use after all. Dan Dangerous now knew it was dangerous to step directly forward.
"I know what I must do," he told the Dangerous Room of Doom. Dan turned around and walked backwards into the center of the room. He felt wispy ghost fingers tucking at his cargo pants and Grateful Dead t-shirt, but they did not chuck him upward as they had his items. Dan Dangerous continued to walk backward deeper into the room.
After approximately 53 seconds, Dan backed into something that felt like a wall. Taking this as his cue to turn around, Dan turned around. He felt the thing in front of him. It still felt like a wall. He pushed on it a little. Yep, wall. It was a wall.
The wall was painted bright yellow. Dan had no way of knowing this because the room was so dark, but if anyone turned on the lights, Dan would have been horrified at how yellow this wall was. Just then the lights went on and Dan screamed and fell backwards into the pit and died.
so my fiancee started her new job today
8 hours of training, plus 2 hours of actually, you know, doing the job
which is pretty gruelling
she makes $50/hour
she can expect about 10-20 hours a week from this job, and about once a month they'll probably send her on expense-paid business trips to Vancouver or Montreal
$50 an hour?
*shakes fist at prosperous northern territories*
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No-good one, but you forgot David's Parker Fly,etc.Bnielsen wrote:The Bass
The Piano
The Nord Synths
The Drums
The Lap Steel Guitar
Anyway, I can guess so far:
Long and long Ago
Run, Lissette
New song
New song
South Side of the Sky
Arianna(or another OTE song) *
Time Marches on *
New song
In the court of Alkinoos
When we were young(w/choir)
Heaven(w/choir) *
Chronos Deliver/Overture(w/choir) *
Heroes and Dragons
*hopeful, but not confident. KOTN could replace ITCOTA
Hey-here's an idea, how bout a contest, and the winner gets a free autographed copy of the new CD? What ya think?


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Samsung's Spinpoint M6 is the world's first 2.5-inch, 500GB HDD. Standing in at 9.5mm tall, the M6 will easily fit most existing laptop hard drive bays. For those of you worried about sloth-like performance, the Spinpoint M6 has a 5400rpm spindle speed, an 8MB cache, as well as a 3.0Gbps SATA interface. A Free-Fall Sensor can be added as an optional extra. Not content with breaking the world record for the HDD with the smallest size/biggest capacity, Samsung is also introducing the industry's fastest DVD burner.
The WriteMaster SH-S223 will offer high-speed DVD burning on low speed media; 16X and 8X media will be written to at 22X and 12X write speeds, respectively. The SH-S223 will be able to write at the following maximum speeds; 22X DVD±R recording, 12X DVD-RAM recording, 16X DVD+R Dual Layer recording, 12X DVD-R Dual Layer recording, 8X DVD+RW recording and 6X DVD-RW recording. Time wise, 4.7GB of data can be burned to a DVD±R disc in approximately 4 minutes and 26 seconds. That kind of performance puts even Speedy Gonzalez to shame. All around, it looks like it has been a fantastic record-breaking weekend for our chums at Samsung. Well done, chaps. [Gizmag]


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TOWN OF WALLKILL — Orange Regional Medical Center has been awarded a grant to support continued education of licensed practical nurses interested in becoming registered nurses.
TOWN OF WALLKILL — Orange Regional Medical Center has been awarded a grant to support continued education of licensed practical nurses interested in becoming registered nurses.
The hospital's grant application focused on tuition funding for a select group of currently employed LPNs to pursue their R.N. degrees.
Twelve employees of the "LPN to RN Pathway to Excellence" program are attending local higher educational institutions including Excelsior College, SUNY Orange, SUNY Rockland and SUNY Sullivan, according to Joanne Ritter-Teitel, Orange Regional's vice president and chief nursing officer.
The 1199SEIU health workers' union provided Orange Regional with the support needed to launch this program, she added.
Each nursing scholar has been paired with an Orange Regional mentor who will provide support and assistance throughout the course of studies.
The training is expected to last 18 months and, upon completion and R.N. licensure, graduates will be promoted to carrying out roles and responsibilities of an R.N. throughout various units at the hospital.
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TOWN OF WALLKILL — Crystal Run Healthcare has received recognition as a Patient-Centered Medical Home by the National Committee for Quality Assurance, according to Margaret E. O'Kane, NCQA president.
The NCQA designated Crystal Run Healthcare as a Level 3 Patient-Centered Medical Home, the highest level achievable for a PCMH.
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The patient-centered medical home is a model of care that emphasizes care coordination and communication with the patient.
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-- Responsive care management techniques with an emphasis on preventative care
-- Adaptation to patient's cultural and linguistic needs
-- Use of information technology for prescriptions, test and referral tracking and coordination with other health care providers
-- Use of evidence-based guidelines to treat chronic conditions
-- Measurement and reporting of clinical, service performance
WALDEN — A new location of Studio 9 fitness pole-dancing studio has opened at 677 Dutchess Turnpike (Route 44/55), Poughkeepsie.
This expands the studio into three locations, including its others at 11 Walnut St. in Walden and 3 Field Court in Kingston.
As a high-intensity work out, fitness pole dancing combines resistance and flexibility training to tone major muscle groups and facilitate weight loss, according to Sarah Jacoby, Studio 9 owner/founder.
The Poughkeepsie studio will offer classes from 5-9 p.m. Monday-Friday and from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. Zumba classes will be offered at 6 p.m. Monday nights.
For information on fees, call 866-POLE or book online at Dancestudio9.com.
ORANGE COUNTY — A joint venture between the Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation and Porco Energy of Orange County will bring donations from the pink fuel truck to the Hudson Valley foundation.
"Pinkie, the pink fuel truck, will deliver fuel all over Orange County, and Miles of Hope will reap the benefits," said Pari Forood, foundation executive director.
According to Nicole Porco, "We at Porco Energy will donate $.01 for every gallon delivered, which amounts to approximately $3,000 annually."
Miles of Hope is a 501 (c)(3) public charity with a mission to fund support services for people affected by breast cancer within the eight counties of the Hudson Valley.
For more information, visit milesofhope.org.


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As indicated in the October 11 edition of Civil War Emancipation, abolitionists found Fall 1861 a frustrating time. Encouraging developments of the previous summer, such as the Lincoln administration's acceptance of Gen. Butler's Contraband-of-War policy, the Confiscation Act, and Gen. Frémont's martial law proclamation freeing slaves of disloyal owners in Missouri had not resulted in the Civil War becoming for the Union a conflict to free the slaves. Indeed, as October progressed it seemed to many abolitionists that the pendulum was swinging against freedom as the friends of freedom in the U.S. forces were punished and its enemies prospered.
On October 12, a black newspaper based in New York City, the Weekly Anglo-African, published in a short piece titled "This vs. That":
GENERAL BUTLER writes in behalf of the "contrabands," and he is genteelly cashiered into a department (New England) where neither war nor slaves are likely to be troublesome.
GENERAL FREMONT proclaims emancipation to the slaves of rebels, and he is snubbed by the President, and the pipe is laid which will inevitably lay him upon the shelf.
COMMODORE STRINGHAM gives emancipated slaves a chance to work a gun against slaveholders at Hatteras Inlet, and he is turned out of his command (after a victory gained) and is replaced by a Marylander, whose command is at once distinguished by two great gifts of arms and medicines to the enemy, one by capture, and the other by running the blockade.
GENERAL MCCLELLAN announced his willingness to put down slave insurrections in Western Virginia, and he is made virtually Commander-in-Chief of the army of the United States.
GENERAL BANKS returns fugitive slaves across the Potomac, and he is ranked Major General, and civilian that he is, is kept in the most important post in the army.
COLONEL DURYEA sends back fugitive slaves from Baltimore, and he is advanced to the rank of Brigadier General.
While the abolitionists lamented their setbacks, the slaves, not having the luxury of wallowing in self-pity, continued to act, exploiting any opportunity however risky to escape bondage. This included slaves in the loyal border states, such as Maryland. The Local News in Alexandria, Virginia, across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. reported in this regard on October 28. The story read:
The Annapolis correspondent of the Baltimore Sun says:–"The Federal fleet, which sailed from the port on Sunday night last, took with them several slaves belonging to parties in this city and vicinity. It is alleged the slaves secreted themselves in the vessels, or were stowed away there by the soldiers, unknown to and contrary to the explicit orders of the commanders. Some eight or ten were arrested while endeavoring to get away, and lodged in jail. It is generally believed that the officers of the expedition did all in their experience to prevent the escape of negroes. They arrested several and handed them over to the sheriff."
So in other words, in the dark days of Fall 1861, the struggle for emancipation was kept alive by the slaves themselves. They grasped at the slimmest hope for freedom, even if it involved stowing away with a Union military expedition headed by ocean for points further south. Their ally in the quest to be free often were Union soldiers and sailors who may have simply wanted a servant or who took pity on their plight, and proved willing to help them even against orders of their superiors to the contrary. So by countless individual acts of resistance that autumn the cause of emancipation was kept alive and shortly would get a major boost by the very military expedition mentioned in Alexandria paper, which was headed to establish a Union foothold in South Carolina and Georgia's Sea Islands.
Sources: 1) http://research.udmercy.edu/find/special_collections/digital/baa/item.php?record_id=799&collectionCode=baa; 2) http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn85025008/1861-10-28/ed-1/seq-1/;words=1861+October+slaves.


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This week I honestly had a hard time with the sketch. I had tons of ideas but all involved buttons which I figured was an obvious route to take with the sketch and although would look wonderful I tend to take the not so obvious route with most of what I do. LOL
I decided to leave off the sentiment at the bottom and use the "circles" on the sketch as placement for letters to spell a sentiment instead.
I used Cricut Craft Room and lined up the letters from the Art Philosophy cricut cartridge on the rounded corner square (which is on Art Philosophy and Artiste both (possibly on Artbooking as well though I don't see it at a glance haha). I cut that out of the Babycakes paper. I then cut the doily from Artbooking for the mat out of sunset cardstock and with the babycakes layer popped up on foam tape I flat taped the doily onto a whisper card base that I rounded the corners of. I added square sparkles to the corners.
Now go check out all the rest of the Design Teams wonderful creations this week (as well as the Top 3 from last week) HERE.
Also, if you'd like to play along with this weeks sketch you can find it and the link up for it HERE.


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Incrementing the Umbraco Client Dependency version with Octopus Deploy
If you use Octopus deploy to deploy your Umbraco sites, you've probably forgotten to increment the Client Dependency version before building and deploying - which leads to old CSS and JavaScript being served. Octopus Deploy allows you to run custom powershell scripts during the deployment life cycle - and the one below will set the client dependency version. $Config = ".\config\ClientDependency.config"; If (Test-Path $Config) { $Cd = New-Object System.Xml.XmlDocument $Cd.Load($Config) ... Read More »This post has 2 comments.


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Does my SWAT team need a Baker Batshield®?
Maybe yes, maybe no...
Lancaster, PA - Baker Batshield® is frequently asked if this innovative new product, which is gaining tremendous popularity with patrol first responders, is ideally suited for use by tactical ballistic shield operators.
Inventor Al Baker states; "I originally developed the Baker Batshield® so that the tactical operator would be able to finally bring a long-gun to the fight (see Live Fire Accuracy Video). Recent advances in weapon platforms and holographic sighting systems have given the tactical operator an amazing combination of visibility, target acquisition capability and speed of firepower delivery. The Baker Batshield® is an ideal compliment to a tactical shield operator who desires unparalleled ease of movement, visibility and use of dominating firepower. However, we recognize that only a small percentage of tactical operations require this level of speed and aggression, and for this reason we have prepared a "Needs Assessment" document, so that tactical team supervisors can determine if the Baker Batshield® is a good fit to their style and speed of operation."
Progressive teams have realized that the addition of Baker Batshield® to a tactical team's toolbox now gives them the ability to utilize solo ballistic shield operators carrying long-guns during extremely high-speed, dynamic situations.


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Saved by a Switch
When a shop was opened below an apartment building in a city in the center of Israel its owners exhibited some of the baby cribs and other furniture they were selling by placing them on the pavement outside the building. This disturbed one of the building's residents and he asked them to refrain from thus interfering with his access to the building. His request went unheeded and he summoned the shop owners to a rabbinical court in Bnei Brak.
The judges heard the complaint and even sent someone to see whether it was justified. Upon determining that the exhibited furniture was not on an area used by pedestrians, the court dismissed the charges. Impressed by the noble manner in which the complainant had accepted the ruling against him, the head of the court approached him before leaving the room and whispered into his ear: "What do you know if someday you may need their merchandise?"
A week and a half later the two-year-old son of this fellow climbed up on the balustrade of their fourth floor balcony while his parents were in the kitchen and fell. Paralyzed with fear the parents rushed downstairs expecting the worst only to have the shop owner hand them a perfectly healthy child whose life had been saved by falling into a baby crib with a deep mattress exhibited on the pavement.


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BIKER REFLEX – Ankle leg strap as a must for all biking fans for not ruining their trousers. Strap on this reflective ankle corsage and pedal away with clean pants! Or attach to your bike basket, helmet or backpack with the adjustable convenient red velcro fastener.
The trouserband is sewn in cooperation with a Berlin sheltered workshop.
A beneficial gift for biker, runner, urban nomads, globetrotter as well as friends who have left and friends who stayed back home – to remember and against disremembering?and of course for your own pleasure.
Biker, Runner, Owls, Geisha, Matroschka, Gnome, Soccer, Delft Kiss, Tulips, UK Dancer, Swiss Cross and and and.
MATERIAL. reflective fabric, solvent print, red velcro fastener
COLOUR. darkorange, green, pink, grey, lilac, turquoise
SIZE. 4,4 x 44 cm (1,75 x 17,5")
HANDMADE in Berlin. The REFLEX is manufactured in Berlin/Germany
DESIGN. Susanne Müller | 44spaces®. With love & passion from Berlin-Kreuzberg


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Lisbon – One city, two faces
Lisbon usually smacks of salt: The wind blowing off the Atlantic and the melancholy strains of fado bring tears to your eyes. But Lufthansa's city of the month has a sweet side, too – we show you both
Ladies' choice
Fátima Lopes, Portugal's most illustrious fashion designer, sells skimpy, sassy, sexy pieces at her boutique. Guaranteed to turn heads!
Sweet nothings
Pastéis de Belém – delicious flaky pasty tarts filled with vanilla cream – are a Portuguese delicacy. The confectioner of the same name bakes 20 000 every day.
A drop by the Douro
Sweet, quaffable, potent: The Solar do Vinho do Port bar has 200 kinds of port – in fact, there's hardly a port producer not represented here.
Handsome bunch
Heartthrob Cristiano Ronaldo no longer plays in Lisbon, but the current Sporting Lisbon squad (Ronaldo's former club) are both athletic and good looking.
Lover's lookout
Need a spot for a romantic rendezvous? The Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara vantage point is a classic place for a passionate clinch.
Fish forever
Once upon a time, no Portuguese ship set sail without its store of bacalhau (salted cod) on board. The dried fish remains a national specialty to this day.
Vibrations of the heart
Fiery guitar music and singing that will make you want to cry: Fado is infused with longing and melancholy, and reveals Lisbon's very soul.
Ships ahoy!
The Maritime Museum houses 17 000 exhibits. Many famous navigators set off to explore the world from the Portuguese capital in the 15th and 16th centuries.
Surfers' delight
Lisbon has some magnificent beaches practically on its doorstep, but Ericeira, just 50 kilometers to the north, is also a spectacular surf spot.
Take to the hills!
Prepare to perspire when you explore this city, which is said to have been built on seven hills. In fact, it straddles eight, and some are very steep.


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Dustin Brown converted his own rebound with 1:27 remaining, lifting the Los Angeles Kings to a 5-4 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday night.
Brown's first attempt went off the back of Blackhawks defenseman Johnny Oduya, but it bounced right back to the captain, who sent it past Corey Crawford for his 12th of the season. Anze Kopitar set up the score by winning a faceoff in Chicago's end.
Kopitar also had a goal in the second period to end Los Angeles' scoreless streak at 150 minutes, 35 seconds.
Michael Frolik had two goals and an assist for Chicago, which has lost two in a row. Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews also scored.
The Blackhawks were without right wing Marian Hossa for the second straight game due to an upper-body injury. Hossa isn't expected to play Tuesday night against Calgary, but could return this weekend.
Toews gave Chicago the lead when he beat Jonathan Quick with a rebound backhand early in the third period, but Tyler Toffoli responded with a quick tying snap shot.
Jarrett Stoll and Dwight King also scored for Los Angeles, which had been shut out in each of its previous two games. The reigning Stanley Cup champions have won four of six overall.
Kopitar picked up a loose puck, skated in and sent a beautiful shot over a sliding Oduya and into the upper right corner of the goal just 4:21 into the second period. Kopitar's 10th of the season tied it at 1 and was the first goal for Los Angeles since Stoll scored a power-play goal in the third period of a 3-2 victory over Phoenix last Tuesday.
After Stoll and Frolik exchanged scores in the middle of the period, Kane gave the Blackhawks the lead when he waited until the perfect moment to slide the puck past a prone Quick on the left side of the net for his team-best 17th of the season.
Los Angeles needed just 40 seconds to respond, getting the tying goal at 19:59 of the period. Drew Doughty made a strong push that was denied by Crawford, but the rebound went off King's skate and in for his fourth on the year.
And just like that, the Kings had equaled their output from the previous three games in just one period.
Frolik matched a career high with two goals and three points overall. Duncan Keith added three assists for Chicago.
The Blackhawks used a quick burst of precision passing to jump in front 5:55 into the game. Toews won a faceoff in the Kings' end back to Keith, who quickly sent it forward to Brandon Saad. The rookie forward then passed it to the middle to Frolik, who whipped it past Quick for his first goal since Chicago's 5-2 victory at Los Angeles in the season opener on Jan. 19.
Chicago had a chance to add to the lead after Kings defenseman Rob Scuderi whiffed on a shot and struck Viktor Stalberg in the face with his stick, sending him to the ice. Stalberg eventually got up on his own and skated to the bench, where he held a towel to his face for a bit before returning for another shift. Scuderi received a double minor for high-sticking.
Kane then sent a shot past Quick, but it caromed off the inside of the left post and back out as the Kings killed it off another power play. Los Angeles hasn't allowed a power-play goal since the second period of a 4-3 loss to San Jose on March 14, killing off the past 17 chances it has faced.
Scuderi made up for his penalty with about a minute left in the first, sweeping away a loose puck that had gotten behind Quick.


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What's it like to work at struggling smartphone maker BlackBerry, one of Canada's big banks or scandal-ridden engineering firm SNC-Lavalin?
So far in this year, BlackBerry staff have given their CEO Thorsten Heins an 84 per cent approval rating and the company's rating stands at 3.6 out of five on the website Glassdoor, a job and career site where employees anonymously dish on the pros and cons of their companies and bosses.
"It's peeling back all of the layers on a lot of things in the workplace that used to be taboo, and it's all according to the employees," said Glassdoor spokesman Scott Dobroski.
Employees can disclose salaries, how a company conducts job interviews, the company's recreation activities, workplace photos and in some cases even talk about what the bathroom is like, Dobroski said from Sausalito, Calif.
Glassdoor recently came out with the 50 highest rated CEOs for 2013, based on employee reviews, and Face-book chief Mark Zuckerberg came out on top.
Zuckerberg scored a 99 per cent approval rating from Facebook employees, up 14 percentage points from 2012.
And that's despite the turbulence surrounding the social media site when it became publicly traded, Dobroski said.
No Canadian CEO made the top 50 list.
But the California company has expanded content for its north of the border audience with about 8,000 Canadian companies, government agencies and universities and colleges reviewed by employees.
CEO Steve Williams of Suncor scored the highest of any Canadian chief executive with a 96 per cent approval rating from the Calgary company's employees. Suncor got a 3.5 rating out of five.
Glassdoor verifies email addresses and screens content for accuracy, Dobroski said. Workplace and CEO comments can't only be negative, he added.
"About 15 to 20 per cent of the content that is submitted to Glassdoor is actually rejected because it either doesn't meet our community guidelines or it appears suspicious," he said.
McGill University associate professor Lisa Cohen said job review websites provide useful information to prospective employees, especially when it comes to salaries and corporate culture.
The information is also potentially valuable for a company's human resources staff, she said.
"This is a read on how well you're doing," said Cohen, who teaches organizational behaviour at McGill's Desautels Faculty of Management.
"I think another thing this website shows us is that nothing is a secret," she said.
Cohen noted the web is full of sites that rate everyone from teachers to doctors to dentists.
An employee at Waterloo, Ont.-based BlackBerry recently said the upside of working there was: "Cutting edge technology, rapid learning environment, smart people."
But another employee said the downside was: BlackBerry is "going down, going down, going down, going down ... cellphone market is so cruel to every competitor, be aware of your choice."
BlackBerry launched its new Z10 touch screen smartphone this year, but has been struggling to hold on to market share.
Former co-CEOs Jim Balsillie and Mike Lazaridis had an overall approval rating of 36 per cent in 2011 and the company had a 3.1 rating, according to employees.
CEO Gerry McCaughey of CIBC scored just a 54 per cent approval rating from the big bank's employees, but CIBC got a three out of five rating.
Meanwhile, an employee at SNC-Lavalin said it's a "great company, revitalized with new management that is desperately trying to pitch itself."
Former SNC-Lavalin CEO Pierre Duhaime was relieved of his duties in March 2012 and is facing fraud charges stemming from a contract involving the building of the multibillion-dollar McGill University Health Centre in Montreal.
But employee advice to senior management was: "Over reaction to the corruption scandal has turned to overcorrection."
Dobroski said the average CEO approval rating in Canada is 70 per cent, compared with 69 per cent in the United Kingdom and 66 per cent in the United States.
Dobroski said the Canadian companies with the most content on Glass-door were Ontario Power Generation, City of Toronto and the University of Toronto.


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LONDON (Reuters) - HSBC (HSBA.L) said its strategy and planning boss John Flint is to take over as head of retail banking and wealth management (RBWM) next year to replace veteran banker Paul Thurston, who is retiring.
Europe's biggest bank said Flint will become chief executive on January 1 of RBWM, one of the bank's four global businesses. Previously known as personal financial services, RBWM has more than 50 million customers and made an operating profit of $4.3 billion last year, a fifth of the group.
Flint, 44, joined HSBC in 1989 and has worked in Hong Kong, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, India, Bahrain, the United States and Britain. He has been head of strategy and planning and chief of staff to the CEO since the start of this year.
Guilherme Lima, who joined two years ago from McKinsey as group head of strategy, will take Flint's role.
Stuart Gulliver, group chief executive, is restructuring HSBC to cut costs and axe unprofitable areas to lift returns, which has seen several changes in senior management.
Gulliver said Thurston, 59, had wanted to retire two years ago but stayed on to manage RBWM during the reorganization, which aimed to make it more of a global business.
Thurston joined HSBC in 1975 and has run its retail banking in Hong Kong and Asia-Pacific and held top roles for Mexico, Latin America and UK retail banking.
Reporting by Steve Slater; Editing by Greg Mahlich


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Coaches meeting Monday, April 28, 7PM at Arby's in Middle Village
Regular Season runs May 7 through June 18.
Playoffs - June 20 - June 26 • Championships June 30 & July 1 @ an indoor gym
$100 Registration deposit is due by April 21 (final rosters due May 6 - please use our roster form only)
The Heroes Youth Basketball League is run every year since 1990, now with a 10 game-guaranteed (including play-offs) weekday-only (Mon. – Thurs) season beginning in early May with playoffs beginning mid June. The Championship games are at an indoor gym before July 4 weekend. We have schedules on the web and we have short text alert programs for announcements or weather related issues. We generally have 10 or 12 teams in each division and do not play on weekends. One of the best things we do is work your schedule around conflict dates the coach supplies to us in advance. Some coaches give us dates or days they can not play, some give us times they wish to play - including doubleheaders if wanted. We are able to accommodate 95% of the conflicts given to us. Coaches must clearly indicate conflicts on the roster sheets. We will place your sponsor's name on uniforms we provide for each player if your team has a sponsor. Teams can request up to 14 shirts.
There are divisions for 10 years old and under for boys, and for 10 year old & under girls. 12 & under boys, 12 & under girls. 14 & under boys and 14 & under girls. 17 & under boys and 17 & under girls.
Children can play in the division as long as they do not reach the age of the next division before January 1, 2015. We follow the CYO age rules, hence a majority of our teams are CYO teams. (Example: If a boy is 10 year-old now, but turns 11 years old on December 28, 2013 - then he must play in 12 & under.) In order to have fewer lopsided scores, in age groups where we have more than 10 tams, we will schedule separate "divisions" in each age group with some crossover games. Teams which are made up of primarily the younger year in any age group will play teams their own age more often during the season if requested. Playoffs seeds will be determined by season records. All teams make playoffs. Knee coverings must be worn by players on the court in all divisions. Individuals may play in more than one age division on two different teams.
The games are played Mondays through Thursdays at either 5:45PM or 6:45PM at Reiff Park, Maurice (Principe) Park and Frontera Park in Maspeth. Dry Harbor Park (80th St & Myrtle Ave.) in Glendale. Juniper Valley Park in Middle Village, Bush Park in Woodside and Crowley Park (57th Ave. & 83 St.) in Elmhurst. We only play Fridays if rain bas extended our season.
Referees & Game Summaries
The 10 & 12 year old divisions have one referee, the 14 and 17 have two referees. Game summaries are printed in the newspapers every week and on web sites in the sports section of the Queens Ledger Newspapers, which include the Queens Ledger, Greenpoint Star, Brooklyn Downtown Star, Glendale Register, LIC Journal, Forest Hills Times, Leader/Observer and Queens Examiner of Eastern Queens. Final scores as well as high scorers are included in the weekly reports. If rosters are properly filled out by the deadline date, each participant will receive a one-year subscription to the newspaper (compliments of the league sponsors).
Costs & Registration & Reserve Your Team Spot
For an entire team... for 10 and 12 & under is $500 (one referee).
Costs for 14 and 17 & under is $600 (2 referees).
Cost includes all referee fees.
Teams are encouraged to get sponsors. If they do, they supply us with the name of the sponsor by April 21 and that name will be printed on the back of the team shirts we provide. The name of the team in the news reports will be the sponsor name. Each player will receive a team shirt, All referees are high school or CYO referees. 14 players per team maximum please. Coaches must note conflict days or dates on roster form submitted before the schedules are made. 12 team shirts will be given out unless coaches request more shirts on the bottom of the roster.
For players who sign up without a team…. Costs for an individual is $75 per individual in any division. (We typically have teams who need players but we can not guarantee placement. We will return the fee if we can not place your child on a team.)
Pick up roster forms by April 19: - 9am till 5pm at the offices of the Queens Ledger Newspapers 69-60 Grand Avenue, Maspeth, NY 11378. 718-639-7000. You can call or stop by the Queens Ledger office EARLY to reserve your spot... Please sign up by April 21 so your team does not get shut out from playing. If a player has participated in our league before and a birth certificate was submitted, it need not be submitted again.
Coaches should attend the coaches meeting to pick up team shirts on Monday, April 28th 7PM @ Arbys - 70th Street at Metropolitan Ave. Middle Village.. All schedules will be on line at www.queensledger.com
You can always call 718-639-7000 for questions – or email email@example.com


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Merry Xmas DSlr's! It's been a privilege to share your photographs and enjoy your creativity. I'm looking forward to seeing your masterpieces in the coming year. And a big thank you to Gary for his hard work and commitment in keeping this unique forum ticking over. Thanks Gary...may the angels shower you in good cheer and happiness!
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Marry Xmas to all.
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Thanks, Matt.
Merry Christmas to everyone here, and all the best for a safe and prosperous 2018.
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Merry Christmas and a blessed new year to each and all on the forum. We may be a small family, but we're a good family.
And a special thanks to the bearded one, Messr G Stark, for his kindness in keeping things going.
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Very late but Merry Chrismas everyone , from an old member that have not been here for nearly 15 years.
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Hi Gary
Life is just busy , I had kid to support and I following the route of our old friend Joet to become a bus driver of STA and it was even busier , now I am getting old , kid grow up , house paid off , Just strike a nikon D3400 on boxing day sale and I remember this D70 user forum that I was a member with many happy days of going out , mini meets..
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Trails for pilgrims
The journey is the reward: With a veritable mass migration once again gushing along Saint James' Way to Santiago de Compostela in Spain, we suggest some more tranquil trails for pilgrims and hikers.
St. Olav's Way is the Norwegian version of Spain's Saint James' Way: Pilgrims make the journey from Oslo to Saint Olav's burial place, a church in Trondheim. Farms provide simple accommodation all along the 640-kilometer trail.
A visit to Japan is too expensive? That's true if you stay in a hotel. But the cheaper and more authentic alternative is to walk the 1700-kilometer Tokai Trail from Tokyo to Osaka – and pitch your tent in the evening.
You'll need plenty of time to walk the Great Trail, the world's longest at 24 000 kilometers, which crosses Canada, connecting the Atlantic and the Pacific coasts. The final gaps in the trail were closed last year.