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I love the resulting sauce in it (eaten with lots of hot steamed rice) after a long stew. According to my Malaysian friend, people in the northern parts of Malaysia and Indonesia cook it until the sauce dries out and the meat is fried in the rendered oil from the sauce. This they say is primarily done to preserve the meat and not spoil easily. Believe me, I tried this once and it was superb! It's wonderfully good with some white fluffy bread with some lettuce and cucumber stuck in.
This recipe is adapted from an old Asian cookbook in the Bromley Library which I forgot to write down the name. In fact, the title of the recipe in the book was 'Dry-Fried Beef Curry'. The instruction was to cook until dry but I love the sauce very much that I put in the option of not doing this if preferred.
Tamarind liquid is used here. You can make this two ways: first by diluting tamarind paste with water; secondly by soaking about 1 Tablespoon (add more or less depending on the sourness you want) of tamarind pulp in 1/2 cup of hot water for about 15 minutes then strain the liquid through a sieve and discarding the pulp. The tamarind pulp I get here in the UK are all in rectangular block shape. While in the Philippines (well at least in our barrio), it is formed into balls and are called tipe (ti-pe). My lola (grandma) used to always ask me to buy some from the corner sari-sari store whenever we have pinangat na isda (stewed fresh fish) for our meal. We make tamarind liquid with it which is then mixed with either our home-made patis (fish sauce) or heko - the scum skimmed from the boiling talyase (big wok) of liquid during patis-making. Yumm-mmy !
Beef Rendang
1 kg stewing beef - cut into serving sizes
2 medium onion - chopped
6 fat cloves of garlic
1 Tbsp chopped ginger
2-3 fresh red chillies - stalk and seeds removed
2 tsp sea salt
2 cups [400 g] coconut cream or thick coconut milk
1 tsp ground turmeric
2 tsp chili powder (optional)
2 tsp ground coriander
6 curry leaves
1 stem fresh lemon grass
1 tsp galangal or ginger powder
1/2 cup tamarind liquid
2 tsp sugar
- Place garlic, onion, ginger, fresh chillies, and 1/2 cup of the coconut cream in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
- Put in a wide mouthed casserole. Wash out the blender with the remaining coconut cream and add to the casserole.
- Add the rest of the ingredients except tamarind liquid and sugar.
- Bring to boil then add the tamarind liquid. Lower heat to low and simmer until meat is tender (about 1.5 hours) while stirring from time to time.
- By this time, the sauce would be reduced and thick. Add the sugar, stir and cook for about 2 minutes more.
- Dish up and serve with hot steamed rice.
*Note: If you decide to do the dry-fry version:
- Cook this uncovered. When the sauce gets too dry add a little water just prevent it burning before the meat is tender.
- Continue simmering until almost dry. Stir often.
- When oil separates from the gravy, stir in the sugar. Allow the meat to fry in the oily gravy until dark brown while stirring constantly.


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Only half way through the allotted four days of the KTA event and so far each of the first two days has given us some great competition and opening results. The fear of course is in any kiteboarding event is to have no wind and doubly so when it the first ever event of a new tour, in a region of the world that has never hosted this sort of sports series before.
China and Xiamen has done the KTA proud, not only in the location, conditions and wind, but also in the support and effort given to the KTA by our headline local sponsor FNCN. So as well as the KTA staff team, the safety crew and judge team, there has also been amazing back up from 45 volunteer helpers from the Xiamen University doing everything from putting up tents and banners, to helping riders carry the equipment, running registrations and supporting the film crews, which has all added to the first KTA running smoothly.
We are also pleased to report that in our first even that the KTA has attracted riders from some twelve different countries, beyond even the Asian countries that we had been anticipating.
On the water where it really counts we have been able to enjoy two good days of competition, both from the local China pre-qualifier events and the international as the KTA team worked the discipline around the changing wind patterns.
So day one, which was primarily the registration and warm up day saw also course racing taking place, with a closely fought race in the local China competition, that saw the lead changing dramatically off the last turning mark and local Xiamen rider Li Peng (Popeye) coming home to win in front of Zhang Huabao and Ye Hui Ling in third position, in a race with twenty six starters.
Day two, today tried to focus in the first instance on the freestyle competition as it had been forecast as one of the better wind days on the tour stop. All began well wind wise as the first heat took to the water with Ken Nacor from the Philippines and Deivis Maciulis from Estonia. Unfortunately it seemed with the raising of the green flag, that that was the signal for the wind to drop resulting in an abandoning of the heat. After further tries head judge Stephan Hertig elected to postpone the freestyle and run the international riders course race event. For this the wind held and a well supported beach was able to enjoy some great racing from some of the region's top riders which resulted in a win for Narpichit Pudla (Yo) from Thailand.
Further attempts where again made at the freestyle event before an all-riders Expression Session was called which produced some of the day's best moves and general 'thrills and spills' as the wind came back up to full strength during the event. It was great to see riders from Japan, the Philippines, Vietnam, Australia, Hong Kong, China, Turkey, Thailand and Estonia really going for it to pull out the wildest moves, certainly a crowd and media pleaser that saw Laihong Phi from Vietnam take the session in his first event outside his home country.
Finally then as the day drew to an end the freestyle was able to take to centre
stage properly, given a cracking end to the day as riders pushed out their best moves in closely fought rounds, introducing the Chinese crowds who are fairly new to kiteboarding to the likes of KGB's, Flat threes, Kite loops and Blind Judges!
Although not fully completed as the freestyle is being run on a double eliminator basis, the winner group has been all the way, leaving us at this point on the close of day two with the Philippines Ken Nacor at the top of the table, with Sadat Zelenk of Turkey in second, followed by Karem Kaerem Balik , Turkey and Yo, Thailand in joint third. Given good wind over the final two days of the KTA, the double eliminator will complete and if not, these results will stand as the freestyle winners for the tour stop.
So still lots more to come from this event that also include the women's freestyle event and the local China freestyle, so watch this space for all the outcomes.
First event photo's on KTA website www.kiteboardtour.asia and KTA Face Book.

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yubb wrote:mac5155 wrote:We have a venue and a caterer. Caterer is my old neighbor and former employer so I understand how he works.
Getting our own alcohol fa sho. Here's the venue.
Late to the thread...
Are yinz from Ligonier? Awesome little town. I went to school at Ligonier. I've been to a few weddings at your venue too.
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Three years ago a coworker of mine and I where doing routine PM work on large RTU,s serving a surgical center. Although the exact details are not clear, my coworker got shocked with somewhere between 24 VAC to 480 VAC.
I say coworker the truth is we where actualy good friends. I never realized how much the people I work with actualy mean to me in my life, allthough I would like to smash his head in at times I even care about my boss.
Thanks for all the laughs and good times, your family is in my prayers, I think about you all the time.


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Mr. Popular: Bautista leads all voters on ballot
OAKLAND -- For the second time in four years, Blue Jays outfielder Jose Bautista is headed to the All-Star Game with the most fan votes of any player in the Major Leagues.
Bautista finished the fan balloting process with 5,859,019 votes. That was almost 300,000 more than Los Angeles outfielder Mike Trout received to finish second in the American League. The only other player to surpass the 5-million total was Colorado's Troy Tulowitzki.
This marks the fifth consecutive appearance at an All-Star Game for Bautista and the fourth time he has been voted in by the fans. Bautista also led the league in votes during the 2011 season.
"It's great to have the support," Bautista said. "I feel thankful and appreciative of all the votes. It's nice to know that people are paying attention and they're watching you succeed.
"To just know that people know that people are paying attention and watching is always a pleasure to me. It takes a lot to sit in front of your computer and vote or go to the stadium and fill out ballots. It takes some of your time, so I'm always thankful for that."
Bautista becomes the 10th American League outfielder to earn four consecutive fan elections. He also joins Roberto Alomar as the second player in franchise history to start four consecutive All-Star Games.
The 31-year-old also is the captain of the AL squad at the 2014 Gillette Home Run Derby. He has reached base safely in 77 of his 83 starts this season and entered play on Sunday with an AL-leading .423 on-base percentage and 60 walks.


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TO ENLARGE. To extend; as, to enlarge a rule to plead, is to extend the time during which a defendant may plead. To enlarge, means also to set at liberty; as, the prisoner was enlarged on giving bail.


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As a startup company, you need to start building brand awareness by introducing the products and services that you are offering, and other information about your business. This is where everything starts, and it will determine the result that you will get from your company. Digital signage solutions are said to be the best way to promote companies, because it offers a lot of benefits that conventional static banners can't provide. This article was written with the intention of helping you learn the things that you need to consider before you get digital signage solutions for your company.
The first and most important thing that you need to do is to allocate a particular amount that you will be spending for advertising your company. You also need to set the scale of the advertising campaign that you will be doing, because this will help you determine the digital signage solutions that your business needs. Digital solutions are more expensive compared to conventional static banners, so you need to know the amount that your company can afford.
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I hope everybody had a great Halloween weekend. I know it is too late for you to make these cupcakes for Halloween, but I think they are great for any fall event. They would be great at a Thanksgiving potluck or even with Thanksgiving dinner. If you ask Zack....they are even good for afternoon snack :)
Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
recipe from Baked Perfection
3/4 cup butter, melted
1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 cup canned pumpkin puree
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Line muffin tins with paper liners.
Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and nutmeg. In separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, pumpkin puree, both sugars, and eggs. Add the flour mixture, and whisk until just combined.
Divide batter evenly among lined cups, filling each three-quarters full. Bake until a cake tester inserted in centers comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Transfer tins to wire racks to cool completely before removing cupcakes. Frost with Cream Cheese Frosting. Makes 15 cupcakes.
Cream Cheese Frosting
recipe from Baked Perfection
3/4 stick unsalted butter, room temperature
8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Beat butter, cream cheese, and vanilla with a mixer on medium-high speed until fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce speed to low. Add sugar 1 cup at a time; mix until smooth.


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|JSC2001-02996 (December 2001) --- Astronauts Philippe Perrin and Franklin R. Chang-Diaz practice procedures to be used during space walks scheduled to perform work on the International Space Station (ISS). The two STS-111 mission specialists, wearing training versions of the Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) space suit, make use of the Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory (NBL) giant pool to rehearse their assigned chores. While the Space Shuttle Endeavour is docked to the orbital outpost, two space walks are scheduled to hook up the mobile base system, the second part of the mobile platform for the station's Canadarm2 robotic arm and other assembly tasks. Perrin represents CNES, the French Space Agency. STS-111 will be the 14th shuttle mission to visit the orbital outpost.
Curator: JSC PAO Web Team | Responsible NASA Official: Amiko Kauderer | Updated: 11/09/2012


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For short screw drives, an overhung support at one end is common (fig. 3). Back-to-back arrangements are best suited for overhung supports.
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Until recently, many patients endured chronic hip pain because there were no practical treatment options. Often these patients were told they had "early arthritis" or they were misdiagnosed with sciatica or groin pulls. Most were offered no solution.
A small number of surgeons around the country – including one at Adventist Hinsdale Hospital – have pioneered a new arthroscopic procedure for the hip, which has made it much easier to repair these injuries with minimal recovery time.
Dr. Benjamin Domb, who specializes in sports medicine and arthroscopy, is treating active patients with hip injuries using the same arthroscopic procedure these professional athletes received. Domb, considered one of Chicago's leading experts in hip arthroscopy, refined his technique while training with Dr. Marc Philippon – the same surgeon who treated Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner and New York Yankees' third baseman Alex Rodriguez .
As the creator of a multi-center international fellowship dedicated to hip arthroscopy, Domb has also served as the assistant team physician for professional sports teams, including the Los Angeles Lakers and Dodgers. He takes pride in offering each of his patients the same cutting edge treatments that are available for professional athletes.
Arthroscopy can be used to treat a variety of hip conditions, including labral tears, hip impingement, articular cartilage injuries, and the removal of loose bodies in the joint. Eventually, all of these conditions can lead to arthritis and the need for hip replacement. However, the minimally invasive hip procedure gives patients the pain relief they need with tiny scars and minimal postoperative pain. Patients are released from the hospital the same day they undergo surgery so they can begin their recovery process and return to their usual activities.
The incisions are typically the width of a straw tip. Through these tiny holes, Domb inspects the joint to find the source of the pain using a camera called the arthroscope. He then uses specialized instruments to shave, trim, cut, stitch or smooth the damaged areas.
"These medical breakthroughs represent new opportunities for athletes of all ages," Domb said. "Now athletes can receive treatment for major hip injuries and return to playing the sports they love."


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I think modern brides are looking for something more personal that reflects their own style and makes them feel the most comfortable. Some might think a minimalistic dress might seem understated for the occasion, but I prefer the wow factor to be in the quality and fabric of the dress, and how well it fits me.– Michaela, new modern bride. wedding dresses


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Does anyone know where I can find big band arrangements to analyze? For orchestral music there are so many options but I haven't found anything for BB without having to buy an arrangement with parts.
Does anyone know where I can find big band arrangements to analyze? For orchestral music there are so many options but I haven't found anything for BB without having to buy an arrangement with parts.
Another successful strategy I have used is interlibrary loan. THink of a piece you want to study, go to your local library, and fill out an ILL form.
Jim Williams
Professor of Capitalism
Indianapolis Brass Choir
All Your Bass Sus&Short Are Belong to Us.
Check out this product:
Original Big Band Sounds
It has lots of big band transcriptions that are nearly exact to the original recordings you'd hear on a record (well, CD or MP3 nowadays).
I have it and use it all the time to refer to if I want to get that authentic Big Band sound.
- Brian
You can also check Marinamusic.com- they have ome of the largest selections of published big band music out there, and most of the publishers do sell scores seperately.
Debbie Curtis Radio Big Band News Letter
Featuring: Hobsons Choice Dancers and Re-Enactors
London Palladium Review by Jim Kennedy
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Eccentric Rhythmical Brilliance
I knew it was to be something special half way down London's Argyll Street, on route to the Palladium a classic American car with a ghetto-blaster fastened to the roof and parked right outside the main entrance to the world famous theatre, blared out Big Band Swing, setting the mood for the crowds that were gathering for the evening performance whilst extras kitted out in the clothing of this special musical era, happily mixed and mingled.
And if that scene setting cameo was to prove a hard act to follow, no one had told the band on show. Fronted by one of the UK's top (female) musical directors, DEBBIE CURTIS, her RADIO BIG BAND roared into their opening number - 'Hawaii 50' - with power and precision. Miss Curtis, however, takes some quite getting used to for her approach appears somewhat impulsive and spontaneous - even, it must be said, a trifle zany. She uses the full area of the stage, striding imperiously and conducting the orchestra by waving her arms around like a windmill in a gale. Her blonde locks cascade to her waist and she chatters away, inaudibly at times... even once admonishing one of the sax section for not paying attention to her spoken word. 'What did I just say?' she bellows at the unsuspecting musician. He looks suitably embarrassed but the moment passes in roars of laughter and it is obvious that the whole ensemble love her to bits. And before long, we do too. Pure camp...and how we respond!
The HOBSONS CHOICE DANCERS come on and off stage whenever a band arrangement induces a jive and the afore-mentioned RE-ENACTORS, showing off the wardrobe of the post war times, wander on and off willy-nilly, disconcertingly at first until you get used to it but, through it all, the band swing like crazy, carried away by the sheer joy of it all. Some wonderful arrangements including 'In the Mood', 'Heart & Soul', 'Brazillia' and 'Peanut Vendor' and including great solos from the brilliant GEOFF EALES (Piano), MARTIN SHAW (Trumpet), LEE HALLAM (Trombone), EDDIE MORDUE (Sax) and a quite superb drum sequence from stick man, BOB HOWARD.
Two guest vocalists contribute a great deal to the presentation - Scotland's IAIN EWING and, particularly, Norwegian star COREY CONRADI, whose velvet voice was joy to listen to. The fact that he looks good and tap dances a dream is quite incidental.
But make no bones about it, this is some Big Band, featuring a powerful rhythm section, fluid saxes, driving trombones and a crisp trumpet ensemble that make the rafters ring. A band that swing in tight precision and led by a brilliant but mildly eccentric front lady that truly knows her business, both musically and in the art of entertaining an audience. Big Band fans, take note... this is a class outfit with a capital C, playing a style of musical entertainment that will certainly put a lot of bums on a lot of seats in the years ahead. I can't wait to see (and hear) them again.
Other Big Bands Beware!
Jim Kennedy
Encore Magazine
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As a Newbie, I am always searching online for stuff that can help me. Thank you for your help.
Many vendors sell scores independently of the parts.
Check out, for example, bandmusicdirect.com . I have ordered several scores there at $5 or so apiece. Just go to the jazz band section.
Jim W.
Jim Williams
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Indianapolis Brass Choir
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Looking for a Christ-centered ceremony in a historic church and beautiful chapel? Take your ceremony to Grace Lutheran Church in downtown Milwaukee. Established in 1849, the church building has been standing since 1851 and preserved carefully to reflect the architecture of the times. In 1989 and 199...
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Urban style and modern design and amenities make the Delta Hotels by Marriott Milwaukee Northwest an exceptional choice for your wedding. Make sure every detail is picture perfect on your special day by reserving the sophisticated ballroom facilities at the Delta Hotels by Marriott. Weddings here sh...
Radisson Hotel Milwaukee West
Wauwatosa, WI
Starting from $4,388 to $6,834 for 50 guests
The Radisson Milwaukee West can handle your wedding festivities with sophistication and style, whether it's an engagement party, a bridal shower, a rehearsal dinner, or a reception. The elegant ballroom facilities are the perfect setting for a memorable wedding, and the executive chef at Radisson ca...
Wisconsin Club - Country Club
Milwaukee, WI
Golf Course, Private Club, Park/Garden, Ballrooms, Outdoor
Starting from $2,626 to $4,440 for 50 guests
Magic. We make it happen! Your vision, style, personalized flavors and tastes … your every single wedding wish is truly our command, which is why you and your guests will forever cherish this delightful day. Located in a country-like setting just eight miles north of downtown Milwaukee, this bea...
Olympia Resort Hotel, Spa & Conference C...
Oconomowoc, WI
Outdoor, Hotel/Resort, Ballrooms
Starting from $2,199 to $6,282 for 50 guests
The Olympia Resort & Spa is located in picturesque Oconomowoc, Wisconsin and is one of the Midwest's premier wedding venues. Elegantly designed ballrooms await o create the perfect romantic ambiance for your wedding festivities, while a professional and courteous banquet staff will be onhand to look...
Fairways Of Woodside Golf Course
Sussex, WI
Golf Course, Private Club, Outdoor
Starting from $2,028 to $4,931 for 50 guests
Nestled along the picturesque countryside in Lisbon, the Fairways of Woodside Golf Course offers a truly special backdrop for your wedding. Let the breathtaking views, rolling green hills, and spring-fed ponds serve as the picturesque setting for the most memorable day of your life. Say your "I do's...
The Ridge Hotel
Lake Geneva, WI
Outdoor, Hotel/Resort, Ballrooms
Starting from $5,420 to $9,164 for 50 guests
Whether you desire a grand, luxurious wedding or you prefer a smaller, more intimate affair, the Ridge Hotel in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin has it all and more. The recently renovated contemporary hotel boasts 10,000 square feet of versatile event space and multiple indoor venues, as well as a stunning o...
Becket's Weddings
Oshkosh, WI
Ocean/Waterfront View, Banquet Hall/Restaurant, Historic/Landmark Building, Ballrooms
Starting from $2,982 to $6,452 for 100 guests
Host your magnificent wedding at Becket's Weddings--a large, airy, customizable unique space, directly on the water. The venue is complete with a full service that caters to you because it's the most important day of your life. With completely customizable food and beverage options...the lovely staf...
Off Broadway Banquet Center
Menomonie, WI
Banquet Hall/Restaurant, Event Center
Starting from $1,751 to $5,341 for 50 guests
The Off Broadway Banquet Center is a beautiful place to celebrate your special day in Menomonie, Wisconsin. Whether you are planning an small and intimate party or a grand and elaborate celebration, this spectacular venue is sure to have something that is suited to your needs among its several elega...
DoubleTree by Hilton- Pleasant Prairie/K...
Pleasant Prairie, WI
Banquet Hall/Restaurant, Hotel/Resort, Ballrooms
Starting from $2,051 to $5,273 for 50 guests
Plan a stunning, lavish wedding or a toned-down casual event in our 3,600+sq.ft. Prairie Ballroom for up to 300. Our fully renovated DoubleTree by Hilton Pleasant Prairie Kenosha hotel is a great location for hosting wedding ceremonies and receptions. Our events are exclusively catered by the fabulo...
Lake Arrowhead
Nekoosa, WI
Golf Course, Banquet Hall/Restaurant, Outdoor
Starting from $1,759 to $6,894 for 50 guests
Offering the ideal combination of timeless elegance and natural beauty, Lake Arrowhead offers stunning spaces that will make your big day a truly one-of-a-kind occasion! Imagine exchanging your vows on the 4th fairway of the The Pines golf course with a gorgeous fountain as your backdrop. For that p...
Marcus Center for the Performing Arts by...
Milwaukee, WI
Outdoor, Banquet Hall/Restaurant, Event Center, Ballrooms
Starting from $2,985 to $8,343 for 50 guests
Known as the host of some of Wisconsin's premiere Riverwalk performances and events, the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts offers an elegant backdrop for your wedding day. At once finely appointed yet adaptable, this venue offers numerous spaces for you to choose from -- allowing you to tailor y...
Crowne Plaza Madison
Madison, WI
Hotel/Resort, Ballrooms
Starting from $2,825 to $6,122 for 50 guests
Known for its distinctive elegance, the Crowne Plaza Madison offers a beautiful wedding venue conveniently located within one of the Midwest's most cultured cities. Located on Madison's east side, this upscale hotel is designed to idolize the iconic style of famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Large...
Milwaukee Yacht Club
Milwaukee, WI
Ocean/Waterfront View, Outdoor
Starting from $1,989 to $8,371 for 50 guests
McKinley Marina along Lake Michigan is home to the Milwaukee Yacht Club. This sweet boating club is a cool environment that celebrated lakeshore lifestyle. For those who love getting out on the open water, this is a fabulous site for you. During boating season, you can enjoy a wedding ceremony outsi...
Bella Vista Suites
Lake Geneva, WI
Outdoor, Hotel/Resort
Starting from $2,893 to $9,890 for 50 guests
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Wauwatosa Woman's Club
Milwaukee, WI
Outdoor, Historic/Landmark Building
Starting from $4,095 to $7,668 for 50 guests
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Heritage Hall
Menomonee Falls, WI
Banquet Hall/Restaurant
Starting from $1,043 to $3,325 for 50 guests
Nestled in the town of Menomonee Falls since 1961, the Village Bowl is a family owned and operated bowling alley that also happens to offer a fabulous wedding venue with the addition of Heritage Hall and the Centennial Gardens. Owned by a family that boasts over 100 years of experience in the food a...
Neville Public Museum
Green Bay, WI
Museum/Gallery, Event Center
Starting from $3,023 to $7,716 for 50 guests
Where culture, arts, and style intersect, that is where you will find Neville Public Museum! With a variety of spaces to host your wedding, Neville Public Museum offers a unique setting for your vow exchanges and reception festivities. Consider walking down the aisle and tying the knot in The Nevill...
Circa on Seventh
Kenosha, WI
Vintage/Rustic, Banquet Hall/Restaurant, Historic/Landmark Building, Event Center, Ballrooms, Modern
Starting from $2,954 to $15,402 for 50 guests
Casual to Elegant. Rustic to Contemporary. No matter what type of reception style you envision for your special day, Circa on Seventh will help bring it to life with our expert attention to detail and extraordinary service. Renovated and restored from an old theatre; featuring the original 22-foot h...
The Cargill Room at The Waterfront
La Crosse, WI
Ocean/Waterfront View, Banquet Hall/Restaurant, Event Center
Starting from $2,685 to $5,442 for 50 guests
Located right on the Mississippi River in La Crosse, The Waterfront Restaurant and Tavern offers a magical backdrop for your wedding day. Whether you hope to host a grand bash or an intimate affair, this iconic restaurant can accommodate. Enjoy a delectable meal in the expansive Cargill Room, an ele...
American Legion Post 121
River Falls, WI
Outdoor, Banquet Hall/Restaurant, Event Center, Modern
Starting from $1,486 to $5,040 for 50 guests
The American Legion Post 121 is an excellent option for your wedding reception in River Falls. With a beautifully appointed reception hall and a full bar, the venue can accommodate celebrations of all styles with up to 200 guests. Whether you envision a casual yet elegant gathering or a more formal ...


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The State Bar of Michigan announces Michele L. Halloran, clinical professor of law and director of clinical programs at Michigan State University College of Law, as recipient of its 2013 Champion of Justice Award.
Nominees are evaluated based on specific criteria including their integrity and adherence to the highest principles and traditions of the legal profession; superior professional competence; and an extraordinary professional accomplishment that benefits the nation, the state, or the local community in which the lawyer or judge lives.
Professor Halloran administers all aspects of the Law College's expanding clinical programs as the director of the MSU Legal Clinic. As director of the Alvin L Storrs Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic, she is responsible for the general operations and management of the clinic, which serves low-income clients and taxpayers for whom English is a second language, and provides MSU Law students with experience practicing tax law. Professor Halloran also works closely with MSU Law's new Urban Food, Farm, and Agriculture Practicum, which provides legal research, policy development, client counseling, and the provision of transactional legal services to nonprofits and low-income individuals working with urban agriculture in Detroit, Michigan and other urban settings.
Before joining the faculty at Michigan State Law in 2000, Professor Halloran was a partner at the law firm of Howard and Howard for nine years. She served as an administrative law judge for the Michigan Tax Tribunal; a law clerk to the Honorable Mary S. Coleman, former chief justice of the Michigan Supreme Court; a prehearing attorney for the Michigan Court of Appeals; and a law clerk for the State Board of Tax Appeals.
Professor Halloran graduated cum laude in 1979 from Thomas M. Cooley Law School and summa cum laude in 1973 from LeMoyne College.
No more than five Champion of Justice Awards are presented to practicing lawyers and judges each year. Recipients must be State Bar of Michigan members for at least 10 years. All recipients are selected by the State Bar of Michigan's board of commissioners. The award will be presented on September 18, 2013, at the State Bar of Michigan's Annual Meeting in Lansing.
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Video: Warriors' Harrison Barnes dunks on Bucks' Ersan Ilyasova
By Ben Golliver
He did it again.
Warriors rookie forward Harrison Barnes threw down his second "Dunk of the Year" candidate this season, posterizing Bucks forward Ersan Ilyasova on Saturday.
With the score tied at 11 with a little less than seven minutes remaining in the first quarter, Stephen Curry drove to the baseline, swinging out a pass to Barnes in the right corner. Barnes took two dribbles to attack the paint before rising high to finish over Ilyasova with the right-handed flush. The always joyous Warriors bench predictably went nuts in celebration.
Here's a great floor angle of the dunk from the Warriors.
Earlier this year, Barnes dunked hard over Nikola Pekovic in similar fashion.
Some of this season's other great dunks: Nick Young on Larry Sanders, Kevin Durant over Marcin Gortat,Gerald Henderson over Dwight Howard, Byron Mullens over LaMarcus Aldridge, and Jeff Green over Al Jefferson.


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Poll: Coloradans maintain support for teachers to carry guns in schools
The latest results reflect similar views to those outlined in a poll released in February, which also showed that men and women disagree on the issue. According to the new poll, 59 percent of men support arming school employees, while more than half of the women polled opposed it.
Wednesday's poll also showed that 74 percent of voters support placing metal detectors at the entrances of school campuses.
Voters were asked which would be most effective in reducing gun violence: metal detectors, armed teachers or stricter gun laws. Nearly 40 percent chose metal detectors, 30 percent selected armed teachers and 21 percent said stricter gun laws.
"In large numbers, Colorado voters want metal detectors in the doorways of schools and a healthy majority wants teachers and school officials armed in the interest of keeping kids safe," said Tim Malloy, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University poll.
Denver Public Schools Superintendent Tom Boasberg told the Denver Post in a February interview that he opposed legislation to arm teachers.
"The safety and security of our students is the number one priority for Denver Public Schools," Boasberg said. "We do not believe that arming teachers is the right solution to ensure the safety of our schools."


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Raack has been in radio for over 20 years. After graduating with a degree in journalism from the University of Kansas in 1983, he worked at commercial radio stations in Kansas and then Illinois. He moved to public radio in 1990, joining the staff of WILL-AM/FM in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois, as a host/reporter and then as news director in 1993. He returned to his hometown of St. Louis in 1995 as the local host of St. Louis Public Radio's Morning Edition program and also served as a reporter/producer until 1998, when he was named news director. Bill and his wife Kim are proud parents of two public-radio-listening children.


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Sonoma County Winegrowers Commission 2013 Wine Industry Economic Research
Research to provide updates and additional measurements following up 2005 data
May 20, 2013, Santa Rosa, CA—Sonoma County Winegrowers, in partnership with Sonoma County Vintners and the Sonoma County Farm Bureau, are initiating new economic research to measure the full economic impact of winegrowing and winemaking in Sonoma County, as well as the overall impact of agriculture in Sonoma County. Sonoma County Winegrowers has retained Stonebridge Research to conduct the research, following up on research last conducted eight years ago in 2005. The full report is expected to be completed in the fall and released to membership and the public in early 2014.
"There has been significant growth in the revenue that growers, vintners and other agricultural interests contribute to the econo my of Sonoma County, both directly and indirectly, over the last eight years, and we are pleased to be getting th is research underway to obtain current tangible numbers," said Karissa Kruse, President, Sonoma County Winegrowers. "Wine and agriculture play an integral role in our economic successes here, and we are confident that the new data will substantiate that fact."
"We are fortunate in Sonoma County to have a diversity of agriculture in addition to growing and making wine, which helps define our region for consumers and visitors," said Sonoma County Vintners Executive Director Honore Comfort. "We eagerly anticipate having current economic figures to share, and look forward to getting a much better sense of the full picture of agriculture in Sonoma County with this research."
"Agriculture is the engine that drives our economy, said Lex McCorvey, Executive Director of the Sonoma County Farm Bureau. "From our fertile fields to coastal hills, thousands of jobs are directly rooted to the diverse bounty of our local farms. Whether it be growing or processing grapes, milk or other crops for the farmers market or world market—this research will show the amazing depth and diversity of Sonoma County agriculture."
About Sonoma County Winegrowers
Sonoma County Winegrape Commission, dba Sonoma County Winegrowers (SCW), was established in 2006 as a marketing and educational organization dedicated to the promotion and preservation of Sonoma County as one of the world's premier grape growing regions. With more than 1,800 growers, SCW's goal is to increase awareness and recognition of the quality and diversity of Sonoma County's grapes and wines through dynamic marketing and educational programs targeted to wine consumers around the world. For more information about SCWC and its programs, visit www.sonomawinegrape.org.
About Sonoma County Vintners
Sonoma County Vintners (SCV) is the leading voice of Sonoma County wine, dedicated to raising awareness and building understanding of Sonoma County as one of the world's premier wine regions, noted for its heritage of artisan winemaking, distinct growing regions, and extraordinary quality. Founded in 1944, SCV represents more than 200 wineries and affiliates of all sizes throughout the county. Learn more about SCV at www.SonomaWine.com.
About Sonoma County Farm Bureau
The Sonoma County Farm Bureau is the "Voice of Agriculture", representing over 3,300 local members and all types of agricultural commodities and segments of the industry. Established in 1917, Farm Bureau is the largest local agricultural organization, providing advocacy at the local, state and national level. Farm Bureau is committed to promoting agricultural and environmental education. To learn more about SCFB, visit www.sonomafb.org.
Karissa Kruse
Sonoma County Winegrowers
[email protected]
(707) 522-5863
Sara Cummings
Sonoma County Vintners
[email protected]
(707) 522-5849


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GMOS-S Array (Hamamatsu)
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The upgraded GMOS-S detector array consists of three ~ 2048x4176 Hamamatsu chips arranged in a row. Two of the detectors (CCDr and CCDg) have an enhanced red response, these CCDs are referred to by the ITC as "Hamamatsu Red". The right-most CCD (CCDb, the blue end of spectral dispersion) in the focal plane array has improved blue response in addition to red response very similar to the Hamamatsu Red CCDs. This third CCD is referred to by the ITC as "Hamamatsu Blue". The orientation of the CCDs has not changed and continue to support the Nod and Shuffle observing mode. The plot below gives the anticipated QE comparison to the current E2V CCDs in GMOS-S. These QE plots are taken from general Hamamatsu information and lab measurements done in Hilo. See the Status and Availability webpage for more details.
The table below summarizes some of the Hamamatsu detector/controller characteristics (updated October 2015)
|Pixel format
|6266x4176 pixels (mosaiced)
|Array layout
|Three 2048x4176 chips in a row with 61pix=0.915mm gaps
|Pixel size
|15 microns square; 0.080 arcsec/pixel
|Spectral Response
|approx 0.36 to 1.03 microns [ Hamamatsu Red data / Hamamatsu Blue data / plot ]
|Bias level
|Bias Image
|Flat field response
|not yet available
|Readout time
|1x1: 83sec(slow)/35sec(fast) 2x2: 24sec(slow)/11sec(fast)
|Chip ref no.
|Dark current
|~ 3e-/hr/pix
|~ 3e-/hr/pix
|~ 3e-/hr/pix
|Full Well
|~120,000 e-
|~122,000 e-
|~115,000 e-
|Fringing at 900nm
Readnoise and Gain Values (*)
The table below gives gain/read-noise values for the new GMOS Hamamatsu CCDs operating with the SDSU controller. The values are averaged over all 12 amps.
|Resulting average
|Gain (e-/ADU)
|noise (e- rms)
The Slow Read / High Gain mode will not be offered for the Hamamatsu CCDs as it has been deemed to be of little scientific use. Slow Read / Low Gain is the primary mode for science use. Fast Read / Low Gain may be of use, for example, with acquisition observations or for time resolved observations. Fast Read / High Gain is expected to be used primarily for very bright targets.
(*) These values were updated after the installation of new video boards, and are valid for data taken from September 1, 2015 onwards. For data taken between July 2014 and August 2015, please look at the previous values.
The linearity is better than 0.5% up to 60k ADU counts in these detectors, as measured from data taken during July-September 2014.
Cosmic hit rate
The cosmic ray hit rate is higher on the Hamamatsu CCDs - about 2.5 times more pixels are affected by cormic rays, as compared to the E2Vs.
Saturation banding in binned data (before september 2015)
The issue described below has been fixed as of August 31, 2015 and is currently no longer present.
This effect is a lowering in counts (with respect to the bias level) that happens when one or more pixels saturate, affecting the whole amplifier width. Examples are shown below, for imaging (left) and spectreoscopy (right). In the imaging example the "band" can be seen as it spans over the width of the corresponding amplifier. The counts within the "band" are lower (by a few hundreds) than the bias level (which is ~3000 ADU). For spectroscopy it looks more dramatic since it is a saturated arc line therefore the whole amplifier is 'lowered'. It does nor appear in 1x1 binning though.
The cause is understood (it is originated in the controller electronics, it is not a problem of the detector itself) and a fix implementation is currently (as of December 2014) under study; will probably be performed during 2015A (TBC)


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Welcome to my genealogy blog. I hope you find my anecdotes and research tips interesting and helpful in your own search for ancestors. This blog is protected by Australian copyright laws. Reproducing any part of my blog requires my permission ©
Friday, September 23, 2011
How I Found My Swiss Ancestors - My First Journey into Family History.
Pictured Right: My Swiss great great grandmother, seated in the middle with her children. My great grandmother, Lillie Herminnie is at the back right.
PREFACE: I know that my children are not as interested as I am in our family history. It is not difficult to see that they do not share my overly enthusiastic passion for people from the past. Although I may be able to attract their attention with stories of an unusual ancestor who was a WW2 spy, I find that usually as soon as I eagerly attempt to divulge my newest and most thrilling discovery, they all seem to have something which requires urgent attention elsewhere. And fair enough..after all.. they HAVE spent much of their lives being dragged through cemeteries, searching for graves and driving around back streets of small towns in search of old houses, reasonably uncomplaining. So, I was pleasantly surprised when Number three offspring, daughter, Siobhan, announced that, as part of her two month journey through Europe this year, she was planning to spend some time in Switzerland, the home of her maternal ancestors. I was even more excited when she informed me that she would visit the ancestral places where our Swiss forebears lived and take photographs for me.
Imagine my joy, then, on receiving an email announcing that she could 'feel the Swiss blood coursing through her veins.' I was so overwhelmed that I quite forgot to read on to the part which explained why she loved Switzerland. I had visions of at last having someone with whom to share my love of family history. We could sit up together late at night, over a cup of tea, discussing long gone relatives, their occupations, their...and then I read on. " Mum, No wonder you call me your 5 star daughter - you should see the number of Ferrari's and Maserati's here. Even the Police drive BMW's. THIS is truly my homeland!" OK, not quite a family history buff yet, but give her more time in Switzerland and I'm hopeful. I began then to think about my own first ever venture into family history many years ago.......
Growing up I always knew that I my great great grandmother was born in Switzerland. I had in my possession, a newspaper article with a photograph of five generations of mothers and daughters in our family, with my great great grandmother being the oldest and myself the youngest. With this photograph tucked away in a box, I had never though much about it, until one day some years ago, a comment made by a great aunt, aroused my curiosity about my ancestry.
I had always assumed that my 'Swiss great great grandparent's with the surname Nargar, had come to Australia together from Switzerland. Then my great aunt informed me that my great great grandfather was born, not in Switzerland, but in Prussia. This was hugely significant as it meant that the surname Nargar was not of Swiss, but rather, Prussian origins. A sudden need to know more about my heritage, launched me into my first ever search for my family background.
I had no idea where to begin. The only thing I knew about my great great grandmother was that she was known as 'Little Nana' , that she had lived in Maryborough in Queensland, and that her house in Maryborough was named 'Zurich'. I decided that reading the story attached to the Five Generations photograph from the Brisbane Courier Mail, in which I was a young baby, was the best place to start..
As I read the following words in the story below the article, 'Mrs Nargar was born in Switzerland, and came to Australia when she was aged eight.' , I realised that this was a vital piece of information about my great great grandmother that I could begin my journey with. In addition, the article was in recognition of a celebration held in Maryborough for her 88th birthday so I knew her year of birth. Armed with my 2 times great grandmother's age and one more wonderful clue - the age (and therefore the year) that she arrived in Australia, I naively set forth as an 'L' plate genealogist.
If you have ever been warned to beware the 'family anecdote', ( the family castle, royal blood, 'there's a title waiting for you somewhere'....) allow me to add another warning to that excellent advice. Also beware misleading journalism! I spent a great deal of time searching for an arrival in 1875 when it turned out that my great grandmother was actually four years old, and not eight, as reported, when she arrived in Australia.
The first step I took was to read a number of books from my local library, several written by Janet Reakes since I had no experience in researching family history at all. Then armed with the advice to begin with what I knew and work backwards I sent away for a birth certificate for my great grandmother, Lillie Herminnie Nargar, from the Queensland Archives.In those days, the Archives was the repository for Qld Births, Deaths and Marriages pre 1900. No online indexes then! The birth certificate of daughter Lillie, I hoped, would tell me the maiden name of her mother, my great great grandmother Nargar. The Qld Archive staff were extremely helpful as I had only a rough idea of the birth date of my great grandmother. My mother had died quite young and so I had no one to ask questions of, however, a search was undertaken on my behalf and a certificate located. After waiting three weeks for the snail mail to arrive I finally received the certificate, which told me that my great grandmother, Lillie Herminnie Nargar was born on the 1 October, 1888, in Maryborough, the daughter of John Nargar and Barbara Lena [Surname].... disappointment came quickly as I discovered that I could barely decipher the writing which should tell me the surname of my great great grandmother, Barbara. That, of course, was my introduction to one of the many hurdles that are commonplace in the world of genealogy.
After many attempts to read the maiden name of my 2 times great grandmother (and a crash course on deciphering old, faded ...and just 'plain messy' handwriting), I decided that the name was either Maberling or Haberling. Googling both names resulted in my discovering that the surname Haberling had its origins in Switzerland and Germany. Then, to my delight, the name Haberling showed up on a site called Ancestry.com in a Maryborough, Qld, Immigrants from Germany to Australia, Passenger List from Hamburg. Remember, that I was new to family history and unaware that Ancestry.com was also in it's relatively early days ( when the records were almost all related to the USA) and at the time I was very lucky because one of the few other records outside of America happened to be this one record for Immigrants to Maryborough from Britain and Germany. I immediately signed up for a subscription and was rewarded with a complete passenger list for the Haberling family arriving in Maryborough, Queensland in 1871 on board the ship Reichtstag. There I found Jacob Haberling aged 49, and wife Anna aged 42, along with five daughters, Rosine, 14 years, Amalie, 9 years, Bertha, 6 years, Barbara 4 years and Herminnie aged 2 years. Although I had a strong hunch that I had found my great great grandmother along with her family, I knew that I need more information to prove this because after all the news item had placed her arrival in 1875.
Having a maiden surname for my great great grandmother meant that I could apply for a marriage certificate and hopefully discover the names of her parents. I knew from my great grandmother's birth certificate that at the time of her birth, John and Barbara Haberling had one child, Florrie Barbara, so I guessed the date of their marriage to be between 1884 and 1887.
While I waited for the certificate to arrive by mail, I googled the Immigrant Ship Reichtstag. I discovered a book written by Penny Manderson entitled, 'The Voyages to Queensland of the Reichstag' which was one of a series of books she had published. I contacted the author who was interested to hear of a Haberling family who had arrived in 1871 on the Reichtstag. Interestingly, Penny informed me that a family with the surname of Heberling had arrived on the same ship and that a passage about this family was written in her book. She had been given this information by a descendant who lived in Maryborough. Together we wondered if this could be the same family. Still not even knowing whether this family was my own, I purchased the book written about the passengers on the 12/11/1870 -9/3/1871 journey of the Reichstag from Hamburg to Maryborough, Queensland, Australia.
Now, no longer new to family history research, I am familiar with the confusion caused by name changes,and the many and varied reasons behind the changing of spelling, or even entire surnames. Years ago, however, I had none of the knowledge or experience that I possess today, and as I waited for the arrival of Penny Manderson's book I began to feel with a sinking heart that I had found the wrong family. Then suddenly one day, my High School German came back to me and in a moment of sheer exhilarating realisation.. I remembered the umlaut! The letter 'a' written as ä in German, is pronounced as 'e' is in English (eh). Häberling would have been pronounced as Heberling in German. I think that was the moment that I experienced my first of many to come, 'genea hunches'. I also silently thanked my mother for encouraging me to learn the German language at school against the popular trend towards French.
Penny Manderson's book finally arrived, and from the paragraph in 'The Voyages to Queensland of the Reichstag' I learned that Jacob Heberling had been a bootmaker and that the Heberling family had lived in Zurich, Switzerland.
I decided to write a letter to the Archives in Zurich. While I hopefully waited for a reply, the marriage certificate arrived for my great great grandparents, John Nargar (that surname is another story) and Barbara Lena Heberling. Excitement mounted as I read the names of great great grandmother Barbara Lena's parents. They were Jacob Heberling and Anna Bosshard. Jacob and Anna were the same names as those on the passenger list of the Reichstag.
Even more exciting was that one of the witnesses to the marriage was Minnie Heberling.I felt that this could not be coincidence that the Haberling family on my passenger list ( from Ancestry,com) and the Heberling family in Penny Manderson's book, had both had arrived with daughters named Barbara and Herminnie and that here on my great great grandmother's marriage certificate, the witness was a Minnie Heberling. As I read the name of the second witness a memory came flooding back to me. My mother had told me as a young child that we had relatives by the name of Proctor in Maryborough. I possibly only remembered this because I also had a best friend by that surname as a child. The name of the witness was Willie Proctor. I wasted little time in applying for marriage certificates of the other Haberling/Heberling girls to see whether any of them had married a Proctor. I also sent for a death certificate for my 3 times great grandmother Anna Heberling hoping to find the names of her parents.
The post heralded an exciting arrival at this time. ( NB:This story may seem as though I found my ancestors fairly quickly however, most of this research was done via old fashioned letter writing and visits to Family History Societies. Some time had passed before I received my letter from the Archives in Zurich). Then the reply I did get from the Archives was written ...in GERMAN! It was some time since I had spoken German but between my rusty knowledge of the language and a helpful German/English Dictionary, I translated the letter below.
Summarised, the letter told me that there were two Jacob Häberlings (Aha! there was the umlaut over the 'a') found in the database. In the Register for Ottenbach, Band 1, (Staatsarchiv Zurich: E 88, 19, S 304) was a marriage between Jacob Häberling (18.12.1785) and Anna Ryser (29.8.1784) in Sumiswald in the Kanton of Bern, which took place on the 4 February, 1808. The family lived in Affoltern, Emmental, Bern. I was also given a birth date for one son, named Jacob Häberling born 10.4.1822.
Quickly working out that if my Jacob was aged 49 years when he arrived in Australia on the Reichstag, then he was born in -1822! I was feeling somewhat like a detective by now and hooked on the 'hunt'.
When a marriage certificate arrived confirming that Herminnie Adelle Heberling had married Willie Proctor on January 2, 1885 and that Herminnie's parents were Jacob Heberling and Anna Bosshard, I knew for certain, that I had found my Swiss family. I knew that the surname is really Häberling and that indeed my great great grandmother Barbara Lena Häberling had arrived as an immigrant aged four years, in Maryborough, Queensland, with her family on board the Reichstag in 1871.
As any passionate family historian will guess, I was by this time completely addicted to finding ancestors. From that first curiosity about my Swiss roots I have added many branches to my family tree but none so special as my Swiss family of Häberlings who I have now traced back to Christian Häberling born in 1527 in Ottenbach, Zurich, Switzerland. I have also traced the Ryser family through many generations to Xander Ryser who was born in Ottenbach in 1546. With the help of the Maryborough District Family History Society I have added many other family names to the sagging branches of my Swiss family tree. And I'm certain you will agree that there is no greater feeling than when the branches of the family tree are weighed down with fascinating ancestors.)
Friday, September 9, 2011
Blog finds Descendant of Diary
- How I found a Descendant of Frederick Watkins through my Blog
- In October, 2010, I wrote about a copy of a Diary which I had found in a Secondhand Book shop. The hard bound photocopy of the original diary was written by Frederick Watkins, a young man who sailed from England to Australia in 1885 on board the ship 'Victor'. One of the pages of Frederick's diary is pictured above.
- In the blog post, I stated that it was my desire to find a descendant of Frederick Watkins in order to pass the diary on.
- Frederick Watkins was the 10th son of Thomas Watkins and Elizabeth Ann Crabb, who were born in Devon, England. His journey to Australia began in October, 1885 and he arrived in Maryborough, Queensland in January, 1886.
- I posted several of Frederick's diary entries in October and November of 2010. On August 4, 2011, I discovered a comment from a family history researcher whose husband was a descendant of Frederick posted on one of the posts I had written about the diary.
- The researcher who commented, informed me that her husband descended from one of Frederick Watkin's daughters, Ada Victoria.
- This family historian had been researching the Watkins family for some time, when on a visit to the Box Hill Historical Society in Victoria, she learned that Frederick's diary existed and also that it was held by the State Library of Victoria. While waiting for the Victorian State Library to send her a photocopy of the diary, through a google search, she found my blog about the diary.
- In the comment left on my blog, this reader informed me that Frederick had 'made his way from Queensland to Box Hill in Victoria where he married Mary Jane Brunner Sutton' and had four children - Percival, Ada Victoria, Robert and Edna. She also told me that her husband's grandfather, Frederick Watkins was born to parents Thomas Watkins and Elizabeth Ann Crabb who were farmers in Shebbear, Devon.
- There was no doubt that this was the same Frederick Watkins whose diary copy I had discovered.
- After a number of enthusiastic email conversations, and with no idea yet as to how the copy of the diary ended up in a Bowral, NSW bookstore, it has become evident that a local Historical Society where my reader lives in Queensland is very interested in the story of Frederick Watkins and his diary.
- On my next trip to Queensland, I plan to meet the reader of my blog whose husband is the grandson of Frederick Watkins and to hand over the old copy of the diary which rightly belongs to the family of Frederick.
- I feel very happy that this copy of the diary which tells of Frederick Watkins' journey by sea, from England to Australia in 1885-6, is going home where it belongs.
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- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
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- 2. Cool slightly. Carefully remove inside layers of onion, separating into eight individual shells (refrigerate remaining onion for another use). Drain on paper towels.
- 3. In a skillet, cook beef and sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add spinach; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in the remaining ingredients. Spoon into the onion shells.
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1 each: 258 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 69mg cholesterol, 566mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 18g protein.
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I thought the photograph was beautiful, so I wanted to try this myself. I was a little worried that mine wouldn't turn out as well as the picture. I don't know if I didn't wait long enough for the onions to cool, or if I didn't cut them good enough, but I had problems getting the pieces of onion apart, and quite a few tore. However, I did get some apart and was able to stuff some. I tought the filling was delicious! I'm not sure if I would make this again necessarily as is--I may make the meat filling and use it in a different way because it's so good. Cooking the beef and sausage together helps the beef taste like sausage, which I liked. If I do try this recipes again and stuff onions, I think I will use different onions--I'm not too big of a fan of sweet onions.


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Dithering overheads: 30s per dither step
For the small 3" x 3" FOV of NIFS, it will be necessary to dither the telescope off the science source to acquire a sky spectrum for nearly all observations (see examples in the OT Library).
For automated sequences of exposures (dither patterns) the estimated on-source efficiency is ~40%; (i.e. 60%; of the elapsed time is used for detector readout, telescope offsetting, WFS re-acquisition etc). This estimate is quite realistic for a typical target->sky->target->sky... observations.
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