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Revered painting was the first of many
Nina Gutierrez, Reporter
October 22, 2020
The "Mater" painting that hangs in Sacred Heart schools around the world was the first of nine other portraits of Mary that Pauline Perdrau created throughout her life, with each varying in color and detail. After Perdrau created her fresco of Mary in 1844, it was overlooked until the piece was decl...
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March 20, 2018
WEB EXCLUSIVE Visual Arts Department Chair Rachel McIntire shared a small fraction of her public art commissions for Convent & Stuart Hall to her Art Foundations II class for their feedback today during class. McIntire is currently working with Caleb Duarte, who has been commissioned to make...
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October 20, 2017
WEB EXCLUSIVE To celebrate the Feast of Mater, students gathered this morning in the chapel in dress uniform with pink accessories and honored the annual tradition. To tell the story of Pauline's fresco of Mary, Theology Department Chair Paul Pryor Lorentz compared the history of work to the struggle of...
Sacred Heart community celebrates Mater
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Grace Ainslie & Claire Kosewic Reporters Students and the special women in their lives gathered in the Flood Mansion yesterday to celebrate the feast of Mater Admirabilis, with the Freshman Class hosting a chapel service and brunch focusing on mother-daughter relationships. "It's a good bondin...
Alumnae use Trés Bíen cards
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Rebecca Siegel Design Editor The fresco of Mater Admerablis that is significant to the Sacred Heart community is housed in a private school at the top of the Spanish Steps in Rome. The building is closed off with a sign that reads, "Private all girls school. No tourists," but its doors a...
Stuart Hall joins in CSH Mass, brunch tradition honoring Mater
October 29, 2010
The Freshmen Class hosted a Mass and brunch for CSH and SHHS students and their mothers Sunday morning to celebrate the Feast of Mater Admerabilis. "This tradition is a wonderful way to bring the two schools together – both mothers and students in celebration of Mater," Celine Curran, D...
Schools of the Sacred Heart celebrate Mater, CSH traditions include reflection, pink popcorn
October 30, 2009
Claire Fahy Reporter Sacred Heart Schools throughout the world celebrated the Feast of Mater on Oct. 20 and throughout the week. A fresco of Mary painted by Sister Pauline Perdau, a Religious of the Sacred Heart novice, resulted in a variety of traditions celebrated by Sacred Heart schools . T...


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Knowing WHO and WHAT you are as a Human being, will improve your experience of life!
When we hear about mental health these days, we often think about performers with poor psychological functioning and behaviours, which are troublesome or destructive to self and others. In this article I'd like to suggest an entirely different perspective on mental health:
What if, all human beings possess an innate divine gift of psychological health, an inner resilience and well-being that can never be lost, or damaged?
What if, by accessing this natural resource you could expand your capacity for insight and deep realizations about how you're using your mind to navigate your career path and life?
As the former National Coach for Scotland (Netball), I notice that organizations generally provide psychological support at either end of the performance spectrum – those at the top in elite and professional sporting roles searching for marginal gains, and the competitive edge of consistency under pressure and performers whom fall into harms way, and suffer from eating disorders, anxiety, anger, depression, fatigue, and addiction.
But what of the thousands of performers involved in sport in the middle, the athletes and coaches/managers, who appear to be progressing and developing well and who seem to be coping with the demands of the modern game – how do we support and nurture their inspirations, talent and health?
Whatever the level of game you're working, there is one thing after 20 years involvement in performance sport, I am absolutely sure:
'Your experience will be determined by the quality of your thinking and this is dependent on your understanding of how you, as a human being, use your mind'.
Do you remember back in the 1960's when the predominant training regime in elite team sports was of technical and tactical in nature, an on the field type performance development program, the time before physical conditioning? In fact, if you were a strength and conditioning coach you were certainly out of work!
I was talking to my mentor, Dr George Pransky and he tells me the story of Arnold Jacob Red Auerbach, the coach of the Boston Celtics, who operated as some would say, ahead of his time. Red Auerbach followed an insight about the future game of NBA basketball; he dared to tread on unchartered territory.
The secret was simple, Red Auerbach, was one of the first coaches to recognize a piece of the game, the fast break, that required a special type of fitness, which wasn't attainable from their regular training program.
His players were some of the first to clean up their physical bodies, eliminate the use of alcohol, drugs and cigarettes and focus on a new type of fitness training, which has now evolved as physical conditioning!
Bill_Russell_and_Red_Auerbach_1956 (left) sitting on the bench next to Auerbach during a game at Boston Garden on December 26, 1956. Bob Cousy can be seen in the background. (Jack O'Connell - The Sporting News Archives)
Red Auerbach was a pioneer, redefining basketball as a game dominated by team play and defense and for introducing the fast break, a potent offensive weapon. He would force opponents to take low percentage shots from farther distances, (there was no three-point arc at the time), for misses to be grabbed by rebounding specialists and passed to elite fast-break distributors, who would either pass or sprint down for an easy slam dunk or layup.
Red's inspiration and love for the game, led him to go where no one had ever gone before, he drafted players from far and wide, who had the capacity to put the team before individual performances. He also firmly believed in breaking down color barriers in the NBA.
The Boston Celtics were renowned for being the best-conditioned and toughest team in the NBA. It was highly noticeable that the Celtics would leave opponents during the 4th period, and close out games with an envious freshness; no signs of tired legs on the jump shots, or lack of speed and power through the court, in fact their sharp awareness, concentration and accuracy on the fast break, their trademark, in the finishing stages of games became a disturbing distraction for all opponents.
The Celtics went on to dominate a dynasty that garnered 11 NBA titles in 13 seasons. The streak of 8 consecutive championships is the longest streak of consecutive championships in US professional sports history.
So what does this have to do with mental health and your performance in life, now in 2016?
It seems to me that back in the 1960's, physical strength and power was a unique and special 'add-on' that progressive coaches adopted for the competitive edge. In time, of course, history tells us that strength and conditioning, being an athlete, became a core fundamental requirement of all elite performance programs.
What if, we now have the technology for so called 'psychological conditioning' available to everyone involved in sport, not just specific groups at either end of the performance spectrum?
What if sportspeople at all levels no longer had to suffer times feeling trapped, not enough, and unappreciated but experienced new elevated levels of contentment and confidence, no matter what the circumstances and environment?
Let's look into the future, say 2020, 2024, 2028, 2032?
If as I have suggested, every human being has innate mental health, and well-being, and the capacity to experience a rich and satisfying quality of life irrespective of outside circumstances, what then happens to sports people?
Why is it they get so caught up, disconnected and appear troubled and distracted in their passionate endeavor?
How is it they often fall short in terms of consistency and desired outcomes, and fail to maximize valuable resources?
Why is it people don't put themselves forward, sit back and let opportunities pass them by?
Nowadays, I point sportspeople away from living like a victim of the field, instead they avoid the downward spiral of adversity, with confusion and doubt, and fully engage with life, completely involved, full out and fearless as they settle back to what they already and naturally have going for them as a human being, their innate resilience and the spiritual intelligence of wisdom commons sense and instinct.
What do you make of the following statements?
The world recently watched the All Blacks perform and you could almost touch, see, taste and smell their mental well-being and connection to inner peace (soul). I'm sure very few would suggest that the All Blacks show any signs of being distracted by extraneous low level thinking either on or off the field!
The All Blacks have learned, how to use their minds, in a way, which is superior to the opposition, yet natural to being a human!
Steve Hansen - All Blacks Head Coach (www.superxv.com)
As a team they unite their healthy minds as ONE, they align themselves to the energy behind all life, pure, selfless, and rich in love and humility. This is not an intellectual understanding, which is probably why there is often a resistance amongst sport scientists to look in this direction, but for sure it is logical and scientific!
This way of being in the world deeply connected to soul and spirit IS a significant part of the Maori culture but it's not limited or restricted to the Maori's, it points to understanding who and what you are as a human being, and that relates to all of us!
Sports people grinding out mediocre levels of performance or who sadly find themselves completely dysfunctional, are lost in a world of extraneous insecure thinking, which they see as permanent, real and compelling, (when you're in it, it does feel real – me too!).
The good news, however, if you're open to it is, you are not stuck with what you think or who you think you have become, this is simply a product of how you are using your mind. It IS possible to learn/understand/realize, about your natural FREEWILL to approach life connected either to your innate confidence, resilience and well-being or come from a place of negativity, fear and insecurity.
Understanding how your mind works is the differentiator between showing up, clear minded not doubtful or irritated, creative rather than frustrated, calm not stressed, innovative instead of restricted and limited, collaborative rather than argumentative - it gives you the psychological freedom to open up to possibilities and opportunities, which were otherwise invisible to you.
As I see it, the more sportspeople look in the direction of connecting to their innate mental health and well-being, the quicker we'll reduce/eliminate suffering and at the same time, raise the bar to what's possible for humans, evolving the modern world of elite and professional sport with health, grace, dignity and humility.
Just as Red Auerbach did in the 60's; now is a great time to be a pioneer in the field of elite and professional sport. Just ahead of RIO 2016, and CWG's 2018, here is a revolutionary new paradigm, which has the capacity to break through another boundary to brand new horizons!
Warm wishes
(The foundation for my work is based on the Three Principles of Mind, Consciousness and Thought as discovered by the late Sydney Banks – Philosopher and Author – 1931 -2009).
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BEIJING: Just two days after an opinion in a Chinese daily suggested that China could play a role in mediating the Kashmir dispute between Pakistan and India, the country's foreign minister said it will keep adhering to the policy of non-interference in the conflict, IANS reported on Thursday.
"China's position on the issue of Kashmir is clear and consistent. It is an issue left over from history between India and Pakistan and shall be properly addressed by India and Pakistan through consultation and negotiation," the foreign ministry was quoted as saying.
Chinese daily Global Times on Monday emphasised that China had a vested interest in resolving the elongated Kashmir dispute between India and Pakistan.
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The San Antonio Spurs boosted their NBA playoff chances with victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers as Western Conference rivals the Sacramento Kings lost.
After San Antonio's 116-110 win against the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Kings' 121-118 defeat to the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday, the Spurs (44-32) are six-and-a-half games clear of Sacramento (37-38) – who have seven games remaining.
One loss from the Kings and their playoff hopes are dashed.
On the night the Spurs retired Manu Ginobili's number, DeMar DeRozan led San Antonio with 25 points against the Cavaliers.
Collin Sexton scored 24 points for the Cavaliers, while Kevin Love added 18.
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James Harden scored 38 points and added six rebounds and six assists to lead the Houston Rockets past the Denver Nuggets 112-85.
Joel Embiid scored 14 of Philadelphia's first 19 points and 39 in total to go with 13 rebounds and six assists in the 76ers' 123-110 win over the Brooklyn Nets.
Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic tallied his first triple-double of the season, scoring 23 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists in a 105-99 victory against the Dallas Mavericks.
Khris Middleton posted 39 points and added nine rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks were 128-118 winners over the Los Angeles Clippers.
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New York Knicks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. had more turnovers (two) than assists (one) while shooting two of 11 from the floor and scoring seven points in a 117-92 loss to the Toronto Raptors.
There is nothing to hate about this clip for Detroit Pistons fans as the team tallied two blocks and a nice save on the defensive end, and added some nice passing which led to a three-pointer in a 115-98 win over the Orlando Magic.
Thursday's results
Detroit Pistons 115-98 Orlando Magic
Philadelphia 76ers 123-110 Brooklyn Nets
Miami Heat 105-99 Dallas Mavericks
Toronto Raptors 117-92 New York Knicks
New Orleans Pelicans 121-118 Sacramento Kings
Milwaukee Bucks 128-118 Los Angeles Clippers
Houston Rockets 112-85 Denver Nuggets
San Antonio Spurs 116-110 Cleveland Cavaliers
Hornets at Lakers
The Charlotte Hornets can move within one game of a playoff spot in the east with a win on Friday. The Nets, Magic, Heat and Pistons are all off, so Charlotte make progress with a win no matter what with eight games left to play.


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Although only distantly related to humans, many aspects of energy homeostasis are conserved in Drosophila melanogaster. Previous results suggested that synphilin-1 (SP1), a cytoplasmic protein enriched in neurons, can regulate metabolic homeostasis in mice. Liu et al. further investigated the function of this protein using Drosophila as a tool, and report that transgenic expression of human SP1 in neurons, but not in the periphery, results in increased fat accumulation. SP1 expression in dopaminergic neurons induced modest increases in the body weight of adult flies, and doubled the size of the fat body (the functional equivalent of adipose tissue) and lipid droplets in larvae. The results of additional assays attributed these changes to increased food intake, rather than decreased energy expenditure. This study validates Drosophila for studying neuronal control of metabolic homeostasis and suggests a newly identified function of SP1 in control of energy balance.
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Checking daily my friend. This site is also helping me to learn some spanish words. Thx
Of course! Is the least I can do for motivating & inspiring me, now I'm a body-in-motion!!! Regardless of the outcome, I'm better because of this opportunity. How you ask? Well, I've taken the necessary steps towards making the plan of the business a realization :•) So you see by simply having a chance to win, everyone who submitted a business plan has done a very important thing…which is to take action!!!!! Thank you very much Señor Barkley and have a great musical day!
¡Dream Big, Make it Big!
run philly bar by stadium JAWORSKI FAILED BECAUSE HE IS A JERKOFFF you on the other hand are a legendary phillly icon WHO TREATS FANS GREAT plus you enjoy a drink and PHILA AND I THINK PHILLY LOVES THAT YOU ARE HONEST sorry i aint trying to sell myself I THINK PHILLY LIKES YOU BETTER TAN MY RECIPE FOR RIBS
I am checking daily, this will be an opportunity of a life time. Good luck to all.
I am very pleased to have been given this opportunity to make my voice heard. Thanks again Chuck for coming up with such a brilliant contest. Still waiting patiently to view the finalists. Thanks again, and best of luck to all the entrants!
I am hoping to be the winner. And of course I cast my vote for myself.
Sir Charles, thank you for such a brilliant idea and assisting worthwhile causes in getting a break in the entreprenuerial arena.
Great stuff! Glad to see there's many keeping an eye on this. Wanted to extend a formal thanks to the amusing Chuck Mr. Barkley, one of the greatest basketball players of all times, for doing this. Thank you on behalf of all of us the night and weekend entrepreneurs, those visionaries who are trying to excel and fight back after each failure… Please believe and keep in mind that with every "no" you are closer to the "yes"! With every failure you are closer to success!
Just checking for the finalists. I'm thinking the 15th is the day they will reveal the finalists.
I hope it's me.
This is a great opportunity and generous offer. I am looking for the finalists and hope to be among them. I am anxious to vote for Builder's Rental Properties as soon as possible !!! That's me!
I would love to see Builder's Rental Properties win this contest. They are innovative and their business will be greatly appreciated in the community.
Builder's Rental Properties has solid ideas and a good plan. They are looking to be among the finalists.
I'm checking in to see how the competition is going. I'm grateful for this opportunity and I am grateful to be in the running. Many terrific comments. I hope to be one of the finalists. Waiting to hear.
Good Luck Everyone!!! its coming down to the wire
Thanks you, gracias, grazzi!! This is a wonderful opportunity that you have afforded everyone. I appreciate your generousity and consideration for others.
Checkout our basketball/mentoring/tutoring program located in the city of Compton.
Am I too late to earn the 25,000 I had the best idea ever…
Checking daily. Good luck to everybody.
First I'd like to thank Sir Charles for considering to help aspiring business owners it shows that you are truly a genuinely caring, giving and selfless human that wants to help others succeed. Sweet's Tantalizing Ribs and Chicken promises to bring the absolute Freshess and delicious smoked barbequed Menu in the (DMV) this has been a dream of mine for at least ten years. I appreciate the opportunity and when my dream becomes a reality Ribs are on Me Sir Charles!
Chef Derrick Parker
The gesture is great that's Hall of Fame material!
This is a wonderful opportunity for everyone and would like to thank Mr. Barkley. My brother, my son and myself have dreamed of opening our own jazz club and restaurant called the "Blue Bayou" in our community and are hopeful of this being the start. Thanks to everyone who may vote for us. Ken P.
Hey Chuck, First of all I would like to thank you for this great opportunity. I know there are some other good ideas submitted, I believe mine has the potential to grow into something BIG! I look forward to hearing from you and hopefully I'll be one of the finalist. Good luck to everyone and thanks again Sir Charles!!!
Any day now. Patience is a virtue. While waiting, please check out my site http://www.wristelite.com. The site is still a work in progress, but I'd love to hear your opinion about the concept.
Mr. Barkley please consider The Original Dog House Coney Island for your WIN CHUCKS BUCKS Contest!!! We have some skin in the Game and need a little help to continue to bless this Vision!!! We have the BEST Hot Dogs in America we just need the working capital to continue our success!!! Please be that blessing !! Thank you Mr Barkley.Hot Dogs for the whole TNT staff!!!
Still waiting anxiously for the voting to begin; we have visions of the best jazz club in the midwest and this could be the beginning. Thanks.
Hello Sir Charles and thank you very much for the chance to help better my visions. Since I last enter the contest things have changed for my book (The Path I Had to Walk) By Raven; nI am currently trying to find another publisher. Brighton Publishing and I could not see eye to eye and I have too start over with everything. I could really use this becasue my book can change the lives of many dealing with child abuse. God Bless you for giving back.
BLESS a kid who's been ROUBLED ALL his life!!
Hey Chuck!.. First I wanna thank you for giving common people with big dreams an opportunity to start a business. With our society being the way it is today opportunity is far and few! Help us realize our dream to support, uplift and educate people suffering from Chronic illnesses such as Cancer, Heart disease and Diabetes. I'm a type 2 Diabetic and I'm living with pain everyday, but by keeping a positive approach and changing my life style I'm able to live a full and productive life. We want the message L.I.V.E which stands for "Live In Victory Everyday" to be the motto that people live by. We wanna give back to not only charity but our community and kids as well, if we're blessed to win this money it would be EPIC! Please check out my site http://www.hbhliveapparel.com Again thanks for the opportunity Sir Charles!
Can you please say a few words on Coach Robertson, and thank you so much for attending his service.
Could you also point out other players you saw who were able to make it to Ruston to attend the funeral. I know that meant alot to the family.
I just think it was great that you were there. My two boys attended the service and called home to say, "Dad, I sat five feet from Charles Barkley". Thanks again for your thoughtfulness.
Sir Charles,
I respectfully ask that you and your staff carefully consider the business plan submitted by Dr. Evelyn Bethune regarding Racing for Education. I believe you will have real and personal interest in expanding NASCAR into the African-American and Hispanic markets for the purpose of providing educational opportunities to at risk youths.
We would love to see you on the track here in Daytona.
Hi Charles, I would like to thank you for the chance to jump start my Co.and start getting families back into homes.
With the money's I win, my business, Jack's ' Secure Pocket T's, Tank's and Polo's'…llc it will provide the funds to get some families off the streets and into a place to call home upfont for them. And then they will manufacture my product inside the comfort of thier new home. They will make enough income to relax for a while.
We will also be going through my Bank to locate families on the verge of losing their homes due to unemployment and offer to pay the note upfront for them. And they too will be able to work from their home as well. The process is really simple and most people will be comfortable putting my product together.
I see the chance of this snowballing across America and helping many, many people. Let's DO this Charles!!
Thank's again,
Hey Charles and Co. Did I mention that when you pick my Co. that the Bus. Plan you recieved allows them to make $10.00 hr.to start with room for improvement? Not to mention what they will make in the sales end of it if they choose.
I also found a way to save money on equipment to buy more materiel's. America need's more plan's like this. Way too many people scratching their head's right now wondering what to do.
And what size shirt do you wear Charles? Wanna make sure you look good as 'Alway's'!
Besides, you won't want nothing falling out of your pocket when mixing it up when you do.
Dear Mr Barkley and team,
It's safe to say that most of the people who have commented here have put a lot of effort and hope in their small business proposal for this contest, and after a week of waiting, I humbly ask for a quick update on the process in determining the finalists. There are so many amazing business ideas here, we are all waiting glued to our computer screens for the results.
Thank you sincerely,
Well said Adrian. I think a lot of people are anxiously awaiting (including me), so a quick update would be great!
Thanks Mr. Barkley for giving small businesses an opportunity to grow.
(Another) Contestant
Muchas Gracias Charles por compartir nuestros sueños, suerte a todos!!!
I don't know if I will be selected to win the 25,000 but at least I tried my best to explain what it is that I do and what I hope to do more in the future with it as I hope that I win. I could do a lot with 25.000 doing what I do especially on my website has always been my dream since I was 8 yrs old.
Does anyone know when voting will begin? (Did I miss it?)
have worked about all my life wanted to retire at an age i could still go into business and prosper what i have learned through the years and perfected and in many cases developed and put into place for customers and friends has worked successfully and still in operation today with modification my product is valuable in many industrial fields was told today i was over qualified to wash cars at the business i applied for work 22 months unemployed no check since janury2011 pawned and sold and give plasma to feed myself and two sons and today the bank assured me that with out a job the 17k i need to survive just is impossible they didnt ask when they toook our money and many people are not aware of the huge secret bailout the banks got from the gov. i no longr believe in anyone saying we can help there is nothing for anyone rich millionaire politicions are going to understand about eviction hunger utility disconect which will be me tomorrow i dont think so . so who ever wins great i cant take it any more you know i wore my uniform with pride and i love the flag my president is trying its like hes battling an unruly kindergarten class so long im bailing
Tick,Tock. Tick,Tock. Tick,Tock. Is it time to pick yet?? lol
Sir Chuck!! Round Mound of Rebound!!! I pray that I will be congratulated with being the winner for your Chuck Buck $25K!!! As stated in my business plan, this will give us the great opprotunity to safe my son's home due to heim having to stop working due to kidney failure. I believe this will put things back on the road to victory!! Respectfully yours, Carmella- Sir Charles Fan!!
where we allowed to upload pics……etc of the idea or just the business plan wanting to know!
Checking on progress and staying in touch. I continue to work on my business. It is a great idea and I believe it will work. The help would be great, however; I will get it done.
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The stocks of two of the world´s largest prison companies declined in late summer of 2016 after the Obama administration announced it would stop using them to incarcerate most of the people in immigration detention.
The decision came on the heels of years of complaints about conditions inside the centers and a 2016 report by the Inspector General of the US Department of Justice concluding the contract facilities had more safety and security incidents per capita than government-run facilities. In 2013, approximately 15 percent of the federal inmate population, or nearly 30,000 people, were confined in private prisons according to federal reports.
In August 2017, the Department of Justice instructed the US Bureau of Prisons to reduce its use of private prison beds. Under the Obama Administration, the federal inmate population declined for the first time in thirty decades, in part because of revised sentencing guidelines, and less reliance on contracted detention facilities.
All that changed with the election of Donald J. Trump. A month after President Trump was inaugurated, the new Attorney General Jeff Sessions reversed the Obama Administration decision and directed the Bureau of Prisons to "return to its previous approach" of contracting with private detention centers.
Just days after after President Trump was sworn in, the White House issued an executive order authorizing the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement to hire ten thousand additional immigration officers. The department has looked to the private sector to fill those positions.
The stocks of two of the largest private prison contractors - CoreCivic (formerly known as Corrections Corp. of America) and Geo Group -- skyrocketed in the month after President Trump's inauguration and have continued to grow.
In June 2018, a spokesman for Core Civic, Pablo Páez, told Reuters that the company "does not advocate for or against legislation or policies that determine the bases or duration of an individual´s detention" and added that it doesn't "enforce immigration laws or policies."
A network of shelters that handle thousands of unaccompanied kids and children who have been separated from their families at the border -about 100 shelters in 17 states, according to the Department of Health and Human Services- are mostly run by private corporations as well.
Defense contractors are involved in the management of the new facility in Tornillo, Texas, also known as a "tent city" that is housing teenagers separated from their families and which opened in June.
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Immigration enforcement: a boon to private prisons
There is an abundant opportunity in border protection, an area in which the U.S. government has been increasing spending nonstop for almost two decades. The U.S. Government has spent $263 billion on immigration enforcement since 1986, according to a report by the American Immigration Council. That kind of spending has no precedent in the history of the country.
Detention is a big part of that, particularly since 2009 when Congress first passed a mandate to maintain funding for no less than 33,400 detention beds, known as the "detention bed quota".
That quota has since increased to 34,000 and the Trump Administration is seeking to up it yet again.
Since its implementation in 2009, the immigration bed quota have increased the private share of the immigrant detention industry, according to a report by Grassroots Leadership, an activist group critical of the industry.
At least 62 percent of the ICE immigration beds in the United States are now operated by for-profit prison corporations and nine of the ten largest ICE detention centers are private, according to that report.
The two private prison companies have also benefited from the opening of family detention centers after the surge in migrants from Central America started happening in 2014. Core Civic runs the South Texas Center Residential Center in Dilley, Texas, and Geo Group runs Karnes County Residential Center.
Both are set to continue benefiting from the expansion in family detention.
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Roofs are crucial factors of any home structure. Roofs should be installed properly and they should be of correct materials. Frequent checkups should be done to roof in order to avoid the minor damage or problem transforming into a major issue.
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Roofs directly face rain, wind, sun, and snow. Even though you have top-quality roofs installed and even though you have employed professional roofing job companies it is necessary to keep them clean all the time. Frequent checkup and cleaning of roofs always help in extending the lifespan of the roofs. If not taken good care and not cleaned from time to time, they start disturbing your busy schedules. They start taking your attention every now and then.
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How Much Cold Can a Bird of Paradise Plant Tolerate?
Bold, tropical and frost-tender, the bird of paradise (Strelitzia reginae) makes a striking addition to the landscape, but even a brief freeze can damage the leaves and flowers, and any prolonged cold will kill it to the roots. Knowing temperature limitations and how to protect your bird of paradise in the face of a cold snap can save these striking plants. Bird of paradise grows in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 10 through 12.
Cold and Frost Damage
A bird-of-paradise plant will survive winter temperatures as low as 24 degrees Fahrenheit, but not without damage. When temperatures drop below freezing, any developing or actively blooming flowers can suffer frost damage, even if temperatures drop for just a night or two. The frost-tender foliage can suffer frost damage too, but as long as the soil doesn't freeze, the roots generally escape undamaged and the plant will survive.
In areas where temperatures drop below freezing, even if only occasionally, you can grow a bird of paradise in a container and overwinter it indoors or drag it into a protected area on nights when cold weather threatens. The ideal temperature range for a bird of paradise indoors is 55 to 65 F at night and 65 to 70 F or warmer during the day. You can move the plant back outdoors as soon as the daytime temperatures rise above 70 F.
Cold Protection
Before a predicted cold spell, make sure your bird of paradise is well watered by soaking the area around the root zone. Watering reduces frost damage, stress and dehydration. Use a frost cloth to wrap the foliage and flowers before a freeze. Lay the frost cloth directly over the foliage and secure it to the ground with stones or bricks. Make sure the cloth is loose or you could break the delicate leaf stalks and flowers. Remove the cloth after the frost has passed.
Removing Dead Foliage
After a cold snap, frost-damaged flowers will whither and the leaves will appear brown and dead. Wait to prune. Even dead, the leaves help support the plant through cold weather. In spring, use a pair of sharp shears to cut out the dead plant material. Cut the whole leaf stalk rather than just the damaged section. Bird-of-paradise will produce new leaves and flower stalks, but it can't repair old, damaged leaves or flowers. In severe cases, when all the leaves and flowers die, cut the whole plant down to the soil line. As long as the roots are undamaged, new growth will emerge in spring.
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Yellow-crowned Night-Heron (Nyctanassa violacea)
Yellow-crowned Night-Heron (Nyctanassa violacea), listed as Threatened in Wisconsin, is found in swamps and river bottomlands. The required avoidance period is May 10 to August 1.
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Status and Natural Heritage Inventory documented occurrences in Wisconsin
The table below provides information about the protected status - both state and federal - and the rank (S and G Ranks) for Yellow-crowned Night-Heron (Nyctanassa violacea). See the Working List Key for more information about abbreviations. Counties shaded blue have documented occurrences for this species in the Wisconsin Natural Heritage Inventory database. The map is provided as a general reference of where occurrences of this species meet NHI data standards and is not meant as a comprehensive map of all observations.
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Species guidance
Yellow-crowned Night-Heron (Nyctanassa violacea) has very few known occurrences in the state and is of the highest priority for conservation; we encourage you to consult with your District Ecologist or an NHI Zoologist for specific recommendations for your site.
Note: a species guidance document is not available at this time. Information below was compiled from publication ER-091.
Identification: Adult has all gray body. Distinct head markings include a black head with a whitish crown and cheek patch. Fairly long yellow legs are also distinguishing field marks.
Habitat: Ponds, wooded swamp, riparian forest, and lowland deciduous forest.
State Distribution: Uncommon migrant south, rare migrant central. Rare summer resident south and central. Extends northward in the state along major river valleys, including those of the Mississippi and Wisconsin rivers, as well as the smaller Wolf River. They are limited to very large tracts of forest habitat, and are known from only about six breeding populations. A map outlining Pre-1977 and 1997 to Present Distribution is available.
Diet: Mainly crayfish; also mussels, frogs, aquatic insects, snails, small snakes, and leeches.
Clutch: 4-5 pale blue-green eggs; laid from May to June.
Incubation: 21-25 days, by both parents. Young fledge 25 days after hatching.
Nest: Sturdily built of sticks and twigs lined with grass, leaves, reeds, and fibrous roots; 30-40 feet above ground or lower.Mainly crayfish; also mussels, frogs, aquatic insects, snails, small snakes, and leeches.
Management Guidelines: This species is vulnerable to habitat fragmentation; requires extensive, mature floodplain forests. Nest abandonment can be avoided by preventing human encroachment into nesting areas during the breeding season. Yellow crowns forage in open water, mud flats, and in partially submerged vegetation; the species requires shallow water habitats with an abundance of aquatic invertebrates.Mainly crayfish; also mussels, frogs, aquatic insects, snails, small snakes, and leeches.
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Links to additional Yellow-crowned Night-Heron information
- All About Birds Species Account (Cornell Lab of Ornithology) [exit DNR]
- Wisconsin All-Bird Conservation Plan [exit DNR]
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Natural community (habitat) associations
The table below lists the natural communities that are associated with Yellow-crowned Night-Heron. Only natural communities for which Yellow-crowned Night-Heron is "high" (score=3) or "moderate" (score=2) associated are shown. See the key to association scores for complete definitions. Please see the Wildlife Action Plan to learn how this information was developed.
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|Floodplain Forest
|Riverine Lake - Pond
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|Floating-leaved Marsh
|Shrub Carr
|Southern Hardwood Swamp
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|Warmwater rivers
Ecological landscape associations
The table below lists the ecological landscape association scores for Yellow-crowned Night-Heron. The scores correspond to the map (3=High, 2=Moderate, 1=Low, 0=None). For more information, please see the Wildlife Action Plan.
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|Central Lake Michigan Coastal
|Southeast Glacial Plains
|Southern Lake Michigan Coastal
|Western Coulee and Ridges
Landscape-Community combinations of highest ecological priority*
Ecological priorities are the combinations of natural communities and ecological landscapes that provide Wisconsin's best opportunities to conserve important habitats for a given Species of Greatest Conservation Need. The 10 highest scoring combinations are considered ecological priorities and are listed below. More than 10 combinations are listed if multiple combinations tied for 10th place. For more information, please see the Wildlife Action Plan.
* Ecological priority score is a relative measure that is not meant for comparison between species. This score does not consider socio-economical factors that may dictate protection and/or management priorities differently than those determined solely by ecological analysis. Further, a low ecological priority score does not imply that management or preservation should not occur on a site if there are important reasons for doing so locally.
Issues/threats and conservation actions
Conservation actions respond to issues or threats, which adversely affect species of greatest conservation need (SGCN) or their habitats. Besides actions such as restoring wetlands or planting resilient tree species in northern communities, research, surveys and monitoring are also among conservation actions described in the WWAP because lack of information can threaten our ability to successfully preserve and care for natural resources.
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As well as offering great designs themselves, they have now let you get creative and are allowing you to design your own masterpiece on a bib. You firstly choose from either of the three styles: bandana, cotton or large bib. I opted for the bandana style as this is what I think suits Indie best (and from previous experience I know they're fab).
From there you pick a colour for the bib; it won't come as a huge shock that I went for pink haha. Then I got creative and designed something I thought would be special to wear, and keep forever. They have a whole load of designs, pictures, text, etc that you can choose from. Or you can pick individual bits and really create it yourself. From the font and colour, to the layout, it's all down to you!
When my bib arrived I was so pleased with the design; it really did look exactly how I pictured it! I decided to go for a simple butterfly as well as Indiana's name and date of birth. It's simple as it's in white on the pink background, yet I think it will be something special to keep forever.
The quality is amazing, exactly like their original designs - the front is still 100% cotton so it's very soft, and I'm happy for it to be close against Indie's skin. The back in fluffy and comfortable, and I know it's going to stop any dribble reaching the skin. The only thing I am a bit disappointed with is the finish of the personalisation. The ends of the cotton are very visible and scruffy, which I was not expecting at all.
The basic price for the bibs start at £5, and then for each extra you add you add a little more (around 70p per extra). I think this price is brilliant and very affordable - especially when you consider it's all designed by you! I'm really happy with the bib, and I really think Indiana is too!
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Two trombonists making a name in jazz
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Jim Pugh has a variety of extraordinary experiences to share with his students.Throughout his half-century-long musicianship, the trombonist and professor of jazz studies has written and directed pieces for symphonies. He's soloed on soundtracks for feature films, and he's had his head smashed in a tr...
UI professor tours, records, connects through jazz
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December 3, 2014
When he first saw it, he was ten years old. And, for whatever reason, he thought it might be interesting. Now 54 years later, Jim Pugh, professor of jazz studies at the University, sits in his office behind the door's "Bone Island" sign, a shorthand nod to his life's profession. He tries to re...


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Whole Foods – Gowanus (rooftop bar)
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By subway: Take the R to Union Street or the F / G to 4th Avenue.
You read that right. Whole Foods, the national chain specializing in premium food for discriminating palates, is making a natural connection to the most prestigious trivia event series in America. We are so very happy to take over the rooftop bar every Wednesday and turn it into an artisanal quiz house, with specialty questions from all over the world, brought to your table.
Of course there's booze — it is a bar — but that's not all it's about. This is the most unique Whole Foods in the country, and we'd love for this to become one of our real flagship events every week. Come on down and see what we have in store, and leave with something cool. (Actual pre-game grocery shopping is encouraged, but certainly not essential.)
Each week features an "On This Day In History" round, a rapid-fire "Name Threes" round, the best-curated audio round in the city, and tons of prizes, including books, theater tickets, and gift certificates and tons of other sponsors' prizes for the winners. It's a great time, and in a place you can trust!
No cover, teams of up to 6 players allowed (more than that, & you just play as two or more teams; no big deal). Food and drink are plentiful and reasonably priced (not to mention well-sourced and of excellent quality). Come early for good seats, as this night has grown.


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By: Newsroom Staff on 19 Dec, 2015 13:01
CELTIC Football Club today unveiled of a new statue in tribute to Celtic legend Billy McNeill. The statue, which will sit at the entrance to The Celtic Way, was created by sculptor John McKenna, who also completed the Jock Stein statue at Celtic Park.
The statue is made in bronze and sits on a granite base. The plinth is engraved on all four sides with Billy's achievements as a player and manager, the names of the players who brought the European Cup to Celtic in 1967 and a quote from the great Jock Stein reflecting Billy's contribution to the Club.
Billy made a record 790 appearances for the Club, he has been voted the Club's greatest ever Captain and in total, he lifted 31 major honours for Celtic.
As a player he won 9 League Championships, 7 Scottish Cups, 6 League Cups and of course the greatest prize of all the European Cup in 1967. As a Manager, he lifted 4 League Championships, 3 Scottish Cups and 1 League Cup.
Billy McNeill said: "I have said this before, but when Peter Lawwell contacted me regarding the statue I was completely taken by surprise, and to now think that I will be honoured alongside such great men as Brother Walfrid, Jock Stein and my pal Jinky, really does fill me with great pride.
"Celtic has been in my blood and a part of my life for so many years and to be recognised in this way, by the club I love, is truly humbling."
Celtic Chief Executive Peter Lawwell said: "I have had the honour and privilege of knowing Billy for many years now, and while there is sometimes caution offered in wanting to meet your heroes, in Billy's case he is everything you would ever expect from Celtic's greatest ever captain, and so much more.
"Billy's statue will stand at the beginning of The Celtic Way, proud and imposing – just as Billy was as a player – to welcome visitors to our stadium, and I am delighted to be part of this very special occasion today.
"I know that Billy, Liz and their family feel honoured by the decision to erect this statue, but as every Celtic supporter would testify, the honour has been ours in enjoying Billy's lifetime of devoted service to our club."
Sculptor John McKenna said: "When Celtic asked me to make a statue of Billy McNeill I felt it a great privilege to be creating a monument to Billy, a man who is a legend in his own lifetime.
"I duly set about making the statue based on an iconic 1967 photograph of Billy holding aloft the European Cup. I am grateful for the extensive help, patience and advice from the immediate McNeill family assisting me on achieving the portrait likeness of Billy for the finished statue.
"In this process I met Billy McNeill and his wife Liz, two very genuinely endearing people, who made the whole statue project a great experience for me."


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"We live together, we'll support each other."
Melton Centrals has undertaken a variety of projects to promote healthy and safe lifestyles as well as awareness of charities within the community. Members of the Club have welcomed these initiatives and we continue to look at developing these initiatives while looking at other ventures to further enhance our messages.
Good Sports
The Melton Central Football & Netball Club are proud to be a part of the Good Sports program. The Good Sports program supports community sporting clubs to be safe, healthy and family friendly environments. Currently, Centrals has a Level 2 Accreditation and are looking to reach a Level 3.
To find out more about the Good Sports program, check out their website.
ANZAC Day
The Melton Central Football & Netball Club proudly honoured our veterans on ANZAC Day in 2010. The Women's footballers lined up for a minute silence before taking on Braybrook in a spectacular match. Centrals were able to put on a luncheon for over 300 people on the day and donated $250 to the RSL.
To find out more about ANZAC Day, check out the Australian War Memorial website.
Mother's Day
|The Melton Central Football & Netball Club got into the spirit of the Mother's Day weekend in 2010. All netball sides played with a pink netball to raise awarness for the Breast Cancer Network. All mothers of Centrals players and officials got free entry and enjoyed a luncheon. 80 mothers at the ground received a flower for the day.
To find out more about BCNA or to make a donation, visit their website.
Call to Arms - Tackling Cancer Together
The Melton Central Football & Netball Club has supported Call to Arms since 2008 and has raised over $1500 to date. It is a way to support men who have survived cancer, those who are currently facing cancer and to remember mates who have lost their lives to cancer. Call to Arms is not only about raising funds but awareness for cancer in men.
To find out more about Call to Arms or to make a donation, visit their website.


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The Alcovy Tigers fell in a 27-8 heartbreaker Friday night to Lovejoy, coming up just short of the program's first region championship at Sharp Stadium.
The Tigers (7-3, 4-2) looked unfazed by the No. 2 ranked team in the state and gave the Wildcats all they could handle, but, in the end, Lovejoy walked away with its fourth consecutive region championship.
"I don't know if we could have played any harder," Alcovy coach Kirk Hoffman said. "Two or three plays were the difference in that ball game."
The game started off as a defensive struggle, as both teams went scoreless on their first two drives.
Lovejoy cracked the scoring open with a long, fast-pace drive on its second possession. Quarterback Quintarius Neely connected with receivers Preston Williams and Brandon Williams for 55 total yards on the drive, while running back Jeremiah Kirkland played a huge part in the drive with 24 yards, including a 1-yard touchdown to cap off the drive.
Despite the Wildcats' quick blitz, Alcovy withstood their touchdown drive and was able to keep Lovejoy out of rhythm.
The Tigers struggled to find their offensive rhythm, but put their first points on the board thanks to special teams play. Alcovy blocked a Lovejoy punt early in the second quarter, that rolled into the end zone for a safety, cutting Lovejoy's lead to 7-2.
Alcovy was finally able to move the ball offensively entering the second half.
The Tigers moved the ball methodically down the field, led by quarterback Tristen Payne. Payne connected with Jaylin Penny and D'Anthony Bell for 51 yards, while carrying the ball three times for 13 yards on the drive.
Penny capped off the drive with a highlight-reel catch in the corner of the end zone for a 9-yard touchdown pass from Penny, giving the Tigers an 8-7 lead.
Alcovy continued to control the game throughout the third quarter, but the period didn't end the way the Tigers wanted.
The Tigers' punting unit dropped a snap on a punt had to fall on it, giving Lovejoy a short field. Lovejoy capitalized with a 37-yard field goal to regain the lead 10-8.
On the ensuing kickoff, Alcovy fumbled the ball on the return and Lovejoy recovered. Alcovy's defense made another huge stop, as Lovejoy was forced to kick 27-yard field goal to start the fourth quarter, pushing the Wildcats ahead 13-7.
Lovejoy controlled the game from that point on.
Neely connected with Williams for a 24-yard touchdown pass for his second score of the game, putting the contest out of the Tigers' grasp.
Lovejoy went on to score late in the fourth quarter on a 10-yard touchdown run by Kirkland for the 27-8 final.
"Now, we have to regroup and get ready for the playoffs." Hoffman said.
With the loss, the Tigers will travel in the first round of the state playoffs to take on Hillgrove.
The Hawks finished the season with a 9-1 overall record and a 7-1 mark in region action.


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Stephen Lendman
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Doing so constitutes cruel and unusual punishment. It inflicts excruciating pain and suffering. It's aggravated assault writ large. It's torture under international law provisions.
It violates human dignity. It reflects disdain for human suffering. It's Josef Mengele-style treatment. Nazi prisoners were coerced. They had no choice. Experiments constituted torture. Obama reflects the worst of cruel despots.
As president and commander-in-chief, he's empowered to stop what's unconscionable to allow. Dismissively he lets it continue. Doing so's a crime against humanity. It persists viciously. It does so extrajudicially.
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If you call yourself a Memphis sports fan and didn't have fun over the first weekend of 2009, you'd best get comfortable with your Wii. In a veritable three-day festival of athletics, the Bluff City set a standard unlikely to be matched over the next 51 weeks.
Last Friday, playing in weather borrowed from early October, Kentucky erased a 13-point deficit to beat East Carolina in front of 56,125 fans at the 50th AutoZone Liberty Bowl Classic. The game's singular highlight, of course, came on Wildcat defensive lineman Ventrell Jenkins' fumble recovery, which he returned 56 yards for the game-winning touchdown with three minutes to play. Jenkins delivered the finest stiff-arm since the Heisman Trophy was sculpted, dropping Pirate quarterback Patrick Pinkney on his way to paydirt.
The outcome, alas, is hardly a ringing endorsement for Conference USA. When C-USA's champion is knocked off by a Kentucky team that was merely the sixth or seventh best squad in the SEC, the divide between the "mid-major" league in which the University of Memphis plays and the BCS big boys only seems to expand. For what it's worth, since the Liberty Bowl adopted its current C-USA-vs.-SEC format after the 2006 season, the SEC representative hasn't won by more than eight points.
Saturday night at FedExForum, the Memphis Tigers played their sixth home game in 18 days, handling the Lamar Cardinals, 108-75, in the Tigers' highest scoring game of the season. (The win seemed more significant than it should have, with former Tiger coach Tic Price sitting on the Lamar bench, an assistant to Steve Roccaforte, himself an assistant to Memphis coach John Calipari for three years.) Longtime fan favorite Antonio Anderson not only seized the spotlight, but made history. Tagged with somewhat of a euphemism as "the glue guy" for three 30-win teams, Anderson became only the second Tiger player to achieve a triple-double (12 points, 10 rebounds, 13 assists). And even Penny Hardaway -- who performed the feat in 1993 -- couldn't claim the remarkable 13-0 assist-to-turnover ratio Anderson managed in the Tigers' 10th win of the season.
"No turnovers?," asked Anderson after the game. "Usually I sneak one in." When asked about the historical stat line, Anderson smiled and said, "I've never had [a triple-double]. I'd been slumping, but Coach just told me to work out of it. My teammates stuck with me, and now I'm coming out."
The Tigers -- unranked for the first time in three years -- hope they turned a corner with the move of freshman star Tyreke Evans to point guard three games ago. "Tyreke should have been our point guard from the start of the season," admitted Calipari after the game. "Whose fault is that? Mine. He now has the ball in his hands 90 percent of the time. We need to get to where he has it 95 percent."
The switch is one Evans -- the team's leading scorer, he had 25 points against Lamar -- has welcomed. "Everybody seems to be on the same page," said Evans. "As point guard, I have to get into the lane and find people for open shots. I'm used to having the ball in my hands, so I'm glad [Calipari] put it in my hands, to let me show what I can do. I have to make the right pass, and at the right time." When he's not scoring himself, that is.
To cap off the weekend Sunday -- back at the barn on Beale -- the Memphis Grizzlies ended a 13-game losing streak to Dallas by drubbing the Mavericks, 102-82. The Griz shot an astounding 67 percent in the first quarter and trailed only briefly in the third, beating their divisional rivals for the first time at FedExForum. O.J. Mayo, Marc Gasol, Rudy Gay, and Hakim Warrick all had at least 18 points for the Grizzlies as they ended an overall losing streak of four games. A much younger team than the Mavs, the Grizzlies also were the quicker, more energetic, more lively basketball team in this rare matinee. And what is early January if not a time for youth and vigor?
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When Disraeli observed that Palmerston was 'only ginger beer and not champagne', he might have gone on to reflect that ginger beer is cheaper, healthier and more likely to leave you with a clear head in the morning. There was, indeed, nothing fanciful about 'Old Pam'. Early in life, he had adopted the view that 'the law of self-preservation is a fundamental principle of the law of nations', and thereafter acted on it. Those with principles, to the right or to the left, found him less than satisfactory, but a majority of his countrymen held a different opinion.


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Montauk is a census-designated place (CDP) that roughly corresponds to the hamlet with the same name located in the town of East Hampton in Suffolk County, New York, on the eastern end of the South Shore of Long Island. As of the 2010 United States Census, the CDP population was 3,326.[1]
Located at the tip of the South Fork peninsula of Long Island, 118 miles (189 km) east of Midtown Manhattan, Montauk has been used as an Army, Navy, Coast Guard and Air Force base. The Montauk Point Light was the first lighthouse in New York state and is the fourth oldest active lighthouse in the United States.
Montauk is a major tourist destination and has six state parks. It is particularly famous for its fishing, claiming to have more world saltwater fishing records than any other port in the world.[2] Located 20 miles (32 km) off the Connecticut coast, it is home to the largest commercial and recreational fishing fleet in New York state.[3]
Montauk derives its name from the Montaukett tribe, an Algonquian-speaking tribe who lived in the area. In 1614, Dutch explorer Adriaen Block encountered the tribe at Montauk Point, which he named Hoeck van de Visschers, or "Point of the Fishers".[4] Two decades later, in 1637, the Montauketts sided for their own protection with the English in the Pequot War in Connecticut. In the aftermath the Montauketts were to sell Gardiners Island. In 1648 what would become the Town of Easthampton[5] (first Maidstone) was sold to setters by the colonies of Connecticut and New Haven while retaining the lands to the east, from the hills rising above where the first fort stood (Napeague, New York) to Montauk Point. The western boundary of today's Hither Hills State Park is also known as the 1648 purchase line.
In 1653, Narragansetts under Ninigret attacked and burned the Montaukett village, killing 30 and capturing one of Chief Wyandanch's daughters. The daughter was recovered with the aid of Lion Gardiner (who in turn was given a large portion of Smithtown, New York in appreciation). The Montauketts, ravaged by smallpox and fearing extermination by the Narragansetts, were provided temporary refuge by white settlers in East Hampton. Many short but famous battles ensued.[6] The skirmishes ended in 1657. Fort Pond Bay derives its name from a Montaukett "fort" on its shore. A deed was issued in 1661 titled "Ye deed of Guift" which granted all of the lands east of Fort Pond to be for the common use of both the Indians and the townsmen.
Further purchase agreements were entered into in 1661, 1672 and 1686 which, among other things, allowed a group of Easthampton townsmen to graze cattle on the Montaukett lands. While some lands were protected in the agreements as forest land, for the most part all of Montauk was maintained by the townsmen as a private livestock and fisheries operation. As a result of Montauk being operated as a livestock operation it is considered to be the oldest cattle ranch in the United States.
In 1660, Wyandanch's widow sold all of Montauk from Napeague to the tip of the island for 100 pounds to be paid in 10 equal installments of "Indian corn or good wampum at six to a penny".[7] However, the tribe was to be permitted to stay on the land, to hunt and fish at will on the land, and to harvest the tails and fins of whales that washed up dead on the East Hampton shores. Town officials who bought the land were to file for reimbursement for rum they had plied the tribe.[8] The tribe was to continue residence until the 19th century in the area around Big Reed Pond in what was to be called "Indian Fields".
In 1686, English New York Governor Thomas Dongan issued a patent creating the governing system for East Hampton. The patent did not extend beyond Napeague to Montauk. This lack of authority has formed the basis for various control disputes ever since.
During the Siege of Boston in the Revolutionary War, a British ship visited Fort Pond Bay in 1775 in search of provisions—notably cattle. John Dayton, who had limited troops at his disposal on a hill above the bay, feigned that he had more by walking them back and forth across a hill turning their coats inside out to make it look like there were more of them (a tactic referred to as "Dayton's Ruse").[9]
In 1781, the British HMS Culloden ran aground near what today is called Culloden Point while pursuing a French frigate. The ship was scuttled, but its remains were discovered in the 1970s. It is now on the National Register of Historic Places and is the only underwater park in the state of New York.
The first hamlet of Montauk was built on Fort Pond Bay near what is now the train station for the Long Island Rail Road.
In 1792, Congress authorized construction of the Montauk Lighthouse. It was completed in 1796.
In 1839, slaves who had seized the schooner La Amistad came ashore in the hamlet looking for provisions after being told by the white crew that they had returned to Africa. American authorities were alerted, and the slaves were recaptured and ultimately freed in a historically significant trial.
A judgment was entered in 1851 against the Trustees of the Freeholders and Commonalty of the Town of Easthampton, and on March 9, 1852, a deed to Montauk was given to plaintiffs Henry P. Hedges and others, because their predecessors had contributed the money to purchase Montauk from the native Montaukett Indians in the 1600s. This deed caused the lands covered by the Dongan Patent to be split, leaving the still unsettled lands at Montauk without government. Less than one month later, on April 2, 1852, a state law was passed that incorporated the Proprietors Montauks, establishing the corporation of the trustees of Montauk and affirming its right to govern.
Stephen Talkhouse was displayed in 1867 by P. T. Barnum as "the last king of the Montauks." Talkhouse became famous for his walks from Indian Fields to New York City.
In 1879, Arthur W. Benson paid US$151,000 for 10,000 acres (40 km2) for the east end. The deed releasing claim to Montauk was entered on March 9, 1852. Benson also received clear title to the Montaukett property at Big Reed Pond, buying it from tribesmen for $10 each, and in one case one of the tribesmen's houses was burned down. The legitimacy of the transaction is still being contested in court by the tribe. Construction began in 1882 on seven Shingle-style "cottages" designed by Stanford White, which were the centerpiece of Benson's plans. The most prominent of the six Montauk Association houses is Tick Hall, currently owned by entertainer Dick Cavett.
The first train from the Austin Corbin extension of the Long Island Rail Road pulled into Montauk in 1895, the land having been bought in 1882. Corbin planned to turn Montauk into a "shortcut", saving a day each way for voyages between New York City and London: ships would dock at the Fort Pond Bay terminal and passengers would travel by rail to New York City at 60 miles per hour (97 km/h)). Corbin built the dock on Fort Pond Bay, but the plans never materialized when, among other things, Fort Pond Bay was found to be too shallow and rocky to handle oceangoing ships.
In 1898, after the Benson/Corbin plan did not work out as planned, the United States Army bought the Benson property to establish a base called Camp Wikoff to quarantine Army personnel returning from the Spanish–American War. The most prominent of the returning quarantined soldiers were Theodore Roosevelt and his Rough Riders. Several soldiers died during the quarantine, prompting a visit from President William McKinley.
In 1924, Robert Moses began condemning the Benson land to establish state parks on either end of Montauk − Hither Hills State Park in the west and Montauk Point State Park in the east. The two parks were to be connected via the Montauk Point State Parkway.
In 1926, Carl G. Fisher bought most of the East End of Long Island (10,000 acres (40 km2)) for only $2.5 million. He planned to turn Montauk into the "Miami Beach of the North", a "Tudor village by the sea".[10] His projects included blasting a hole through the freshwater Lake Montauk to access Block Island Sound to replace the shallow Fort Pond Bay as the hamlet's port; establishing the Montauk Yacht Club and the Montauk Downs Golf Course; and building Montauk Manor, a luxury resort hotel; the Montauk Tennis Auditorium, which became a movie theater (and is now the Montauk Playhouse); and the six-story Carl Fisher Office Building (later the Montauk Improvement Building and now The Tower at Montauk, a residential condominium). This last building remains East Hampton's tallest occupied building, as zoning ordinances restricted heights of later buildings. The 30 or so buildings Fisher put up between 1926 and 1932 were designed in the Tudor Revival style.[10] Fisher had successfully developed Miami Beach before beginning his Montauk project, but although he continued to pour his money into the development, to the extent of $12 million in total, he eventually lost his fortune due to the Wall Street Crash of 1929, and most of his enterprises were shut down. Other hotels which opened at that time of Fisher's project include Gurney's Inn, built by W. J. and Maude Gurney, who had managed a Fisher hotel in Miami Beach.
In the Great Hurricane of 1938, water flooded across Napeague, turning Montauk into an island. Flood waters from the hurricane inundated the main downtown, and it was moved 3 miles (5 km) to the south, immediately next to the Atlantic Ocean.
During World War II the United States Navy bought most of the east end, including Montauk Manor, to turn it into a military base. Fort Pond Bay became a seaplane base. The U.S. Army established Camp Hero with 16-inch (410 mm) guns to protect New York shipping lanes. Several concrete bunker observation posts were built along the coast, including one immediately to the east of the Montauk Lighthouse. Base buildings were disguised so they would appear from above as a New England fishing village.
In 1951, sport fisherman Frank Mundus began to lead charter fishing trips out of Lake Montauk, initially looking for bluefish but soon finding that fishing for sharks was more lucrative. The sport of "monster fishing" became Montauk's signature draw.
On September 1, 1951, the Pelican, captained by Eddie Carroll, capsized in the shoals off Montauk Point, resulting in the deaths of 45 passengers and crew. The 42-foot (13 m) Pelican was carrying 64 people, most of whom had taken the Fisherman's Special trains to the Montauk LIRR station from New York City. The boat left the Fishangrila Dock at Fort Pond Bay at 7:30 a.m., severely overloaded. After fishing in the Atlantic Ocean on the south side of Montauk for several hours, it returned home, encountering engine trouble on the way. The weather turned stormy, and a northeast wind developed against an outgoing tide, resulting in standing waves of several feet at Endeavor Shoals, just off the Point. The vessel, wallowing in the heavy seas, became unstable in its overloaded state, capsized and then foundered at 2:10 p.m. Nearby vessels were only able to rescue 19 passengers. The wreck was secured by fabled sport fisherman Frank Mundus and towed into Lake Montauk by the Coast Guard. As a result of the disaster, strict new regulations regarding overloading of fishing vessels were adopted nationwide.[11]
In 1957, the Army closed Camp Hero, and it was taken over by the United States Air Force, which in 1958 built a 100-foot-wide (30 m) AN/FPS-35 radar. A massive building was erected to house its computers.
In 1959, following the Kitchen Debate between United States Vice President Richard Nixon and Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev, the designers of the kitchen, including Raymond Loewy, announced plans to sell affordable prefabricated houses, called Leisurama, to be used for second homes. One of the houses was exhibited on the 9th floor of Macy's. Two hundred of the houses, the largest installation, were assembled at Culloden Point in Montauk
In 1967, the United States Coast Guard announced plans to tear down the Montauk Lighthouse and replace it with a taller steel tower. Erosion had reduced its buffer from the edge of a cliff from 300 feet (91 m) when it was built to less than 100 feet (30 m). After protests, the Coast Guard backed down from the plan. In 1982, the Air Force base formally closed, and the military began selling its surplus property.
Montauk Friends of Olmsted Parks corporation was established in 1994 to protect an extensive system of beaches and waterfront properties and roadways.
In 1995, Montauk became the birthplace of the Extreme Surfcasting technique known as Skishing. The sport involves donning a wetsuit and flippers and swimming into the ocean with rod and reel to catch fish while drifting offshore. - Without the benefit of boat or land, the fight is considered to be by the fisherman anyway, on more equal terms. Skishers swim sometimes hundreds of yards from shore to water well over their heads, with their flippers and buoyancy of their wetsuits keeping them afloat.[12] Montauk is also credited as the birthplace of "skishing", a combination of fishing, swimming, and water skiing.[13][14]
In October 2007, a fishing boat dragged up a large 19th-century anchor, which was speculated to have been lost by the SS Great Eastern in 1862.[15]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the hamlet has a total area of 19.8 square miles (51 km2), of which 17.5 square miles (45 km2) is land and 2.3 square miles (6.0 km2), or 11.53%, is water.
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,851 people, 1,593 households, and 992 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 220.1 per square mile (85.0/km²). There were 4,815 housing units at an average density of 275.2/sq mi (106.3/km²). The racial makeup of the hamlet was 87.04% White, 0.86% African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.83% Asian, 9.76% from other races, and 1.40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 23.92% of the population.[16]
There were 1,593 households out of which 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.0% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.7% were non-families. 28.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.90.[16]
In the CDP the population was spread out with 20.0% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 33.9% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 105.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.2 males.[16]
The median income for a household in the CDP was $42,329, and the median income for a family was $50,493. Males had a median income of $40,063 versus $28,299 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $23,875. About 8.3% of families and 10.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.9% of those under age 18 and 8.5% of those age 65 or over.[16]
Montauk has a borderline oceanic / humid subtropical climate (Cfa), under the Köppen climate classification, and using the 0 °C (32 °F) isotherm, is one of the northernmost locations in North America with this climate type. The presence of the Atlantic Ocean brings warmer winters than inland areas of the same latitude as well as cooler springs and summers: despite an extensive urban heat island and warmer lows throughout much of the year, Manhattan, as compared to Montauk, averages twice as many days with a low reaching 10 °F (−12 °C) or below.[17] The monthly daily average temperature ranges from 32.3 °F (0.2 °C) in January to 72.4 °F (22.4 °C) in July. There is 43.6 inches (1,110 mm) of precipitation annually, which is fairly evenly distributed throughout the course of the year.
Montauk is considered a beach resort, using its position at the tip of Long Island to promote itself as "The Living End" or "The Last Resort" and become one of the busiest tourist locations within the town of East Hampton. The small town is host to many restaurants, bed and breakfasts, and hotels, and is a popular vacation spot in the warm weather months. Such accommodations are rarer elsewhere in the Hamptons. Many of the Montauk hotels are only open April through November, some for shorter time periods, while a few serve fishermen and other customers year round, including the famed Gurney's Inn.
The Montauk station on the Long Island Rail Road provides train service along the Montauk Branch to other parts of Long Island and to New York City, and Hampton Jitney provides bus service to Manhattan. Suffolk Transit's 10C and seasonally-operated S94 bus routes serve the village. The 10C connects the village with East Hampton, and the Amagansett, East Hampton and Montauk Long Island Rail Road stations on the Montauk Branch, and the seasonally-operated S94 connects the village with the Montauk Point Light. Small planes can fly into the Montauk Airport.
Lake Montauk, a small bay on the north side of town, is home to a US Coast Guard station and a small fishing fleet, both commercial and recreational.
In 2007, Newsday listed 47 businesses in the category of "Hotel" in Montauk. They represented 2,030 rooms.[19]
Montauk is a favored destination for weekend partiers who, as of 2015, had exceeded the tolerance of the local inhabitants for noise and disruption.[20]
Six state parks are in Montauk. They are, from west to east:
In addition, there is Montauk County Park and several East Hampton parks and Nature Conservancy areas.
Montauk's old LIRR station house, now an art gallery
The Montauk Community Presbyterian Church was built in 1927
Leisurama home at Culloden Point
The gazebo on The Plaza.
Note the Tudor Revival architecture on the buildings behind it to the right, and the Tower at Montauk to the left.
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This caught my eye yesterday, again it's the Fugro Symphony working with its ROV's beside us, but in this shot you can see the cable/pipe, (we call it an umbilical) going over the side, you can clearly see the end of the umbilical, 'the connection' the ROV will connect this end of the umbilical to a winch wire, that winch is located in the turret, the winch will pull the umbilical up through the turret and connect it to a riser. Job done. Not quite.
The vessel then needs to loop the umbilical over a subsea buoy, these buoy's are connected to the sea bed and float 53.6 meters up (water depth 112m) the reason for this is so the end of the umbilical does not rub on the sea bed when the FPSO is moving in rough sea. Job done. No not yet, the other end of the umbilical gets laid on the sea bed and placed close to the end of the pipeline coming from the well, this will be connected together at a later date with divers.
Here's the big picture. You can see both ROV's have been deployed.
I promise this is the last post on this subject, in fact FPSO now stands for: Final Post Seriously Over.
Have a great weekend.