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Faces of America Marathon on PBS World
Faces of America Marathon on PBS World
Sat, 07/17/2010 - 6:00pm - Sun, 07/18/2010 - 1:00am
Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. unravels the American tapestry, following the threads of his guests' lives back to their origins around the globe.
What made America? What makes us? These two questions are at the heart of the new PBS series FACES OF AMERICA. Building on the success of his series AFRICAN AMERICAN LIVES (called by The New York Times "the most exciting and stirring documentary on any subject to appear on television in a long time") and AFRICAN AMERICAN LIVES 2, Professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. turns again to the latest tools of genealogy and genetics to explore the family histories of 11 renowned Americans. The complete series encores Saturday, July 17 from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. on PBS World (cable 524/DT21.2)
Along the way, the many stories he uncovers — of displacement and homecoming, of material success and dispossession, of assimilation and discrimination — illuminate the American experience. Professor Gates' guests include poet Elizabeth Alexander, who composed and read the poem at President Barack Obama's inauguration, chef Mario Batali, comedian Stephen Colbert, novelist Louise Erdrich, writer Malcolm Gladwell, cellist Yo-Yo Ma, film director Mike Nichols, Her Royal Highness Queen Noor, actress Eva Longoria, actress Meryl Streep and figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi.
FACES OF AMERICA spans four episodes.
• "Our American Stories" – Episode one explores the dynamic and shifting relationship America had with her new immigrants in the 20th century. World war tore apart families and sundered the fabric of many lives, but America beckoned and millions came. America was an ambivalent host, however. At its best, it was a place of refuge and salvation, as it was for film director Mike Nichols whose entire family escaped Nazi Germany. At its worst, it was a country that would imprison two generations of Japanese Americans, including the forebears of Olympic gold medalist Kristi Yamaguchi. Viewers will discover the buoyant American optimism that shaped chance — as in a single encounter that changed cellist Yo-Yo Ma's life forever — to pave the road to success.
• "Becoming American" – Episode two explores the many journeys to becoming American that defined the "Century of Immigration" (1820s-1924) and transformed the United States from a sleepy agrarian country into a booming industrial power. Stephen Colbert's Irish great-great-grandfather escaped poverty and religious oppression in Limerick and never looked back, whereas Mario Batali's great-grandfather, who left the place where his family had lived for centuries, struggled to survive in the quartz mines of Montana. Queen Noor's Syrian great-grandfather quickly found his footing in New York's first Arab-American community, while Kristi Yamaguchi's grandfather faced exclusionary laws and racially defined barriers to citizenship for decades. The obstacles, short cuts, tragedies and successes encountered or created by the guests' ancestors from around the world reveal the complexity of our shared history and identity as Americans.
• "Making America" – Episode three tells the story of the peopling of the New World, how land came to define the settling and identity of America and how the guests' ancestors were part of this history. Viewers learn of Meryl Streep's eighth great-grandfather who fought in Metacom's War; records of a land dispute in Spain that forced Eva Longoria's ancestors to leave for the New World in 1603; and Yo-Yo Ma's Chinese genealogy, which gives insights into the identity that Ma has longed for his whole life.
• "Know Thyself" – Episode four takes up the ancestor search where the historical record leaves off and links the guests' distinctive family histories to the broader history of "the family of man." Combining the documented stories of some of the guests' last known ancestors with DNA evidence, the series travels backward through time to reveal both distant relatives and surprising shared ancestral connections. Elizabeth Alexander learns that she is a direct descendent of Charlemagne and that her paternal roots are not only European, but Jewish. Meryl Streep and Mike Nichols discover that they are distant cousins, as do Yo-Yo Ma and Eva Longoria. Interwoven with these stories and others is the journey of the host, Henry Louis Gates, as he, his father and brother undertake a historic project to have their entire genomes mapped, thereby learning everything they possibly can about their own family. This episode offers a compelling and thought-provoking meditation on the importance of ancestry, the meaning of family and the role of both in creating identity.


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While most of us have fixated, quite justifiably, on various Obamacare fiascos, the U.S. economy has been taking off. James Pethokoukis has the details.
He notes that the economy grew by a revised 4.1 percent annual pace in the third quarter. Economists expect growth during 2014 at a rate of 3.0 to 3.5 percent. Pethokoukis thinks there's a good chance that 2014 will be the best for the American economy since 2005, before the housing market began to sink.
I consider this good news. Even in my radical days, I never subscribed to the view that "the worse things are the better." Economic misery has no appeal for me, even if inflicted on an electorate that arguably deserves it.
An improving economy might well help President Obama's standing and could improve the 2014 electoral prospects of the Democrats. However, we shouldn't assume that it will bail the Dems out.
In 1994, the economy boomed to a greater degree than it is likely to next year. As this report reminds us:
The U. S. economy in 1994 went gangbusters. Real gross domestic product (GDP), the value of all final goods and services produced in the U. S. adjusted for inflation, grew at an annual rate of 4.1 percent, which represents the highest growth rate of real GDP since 1984. Real GDP grew at an annual rate of 3.3 percent in the first quarter, increased to 4.1 percent and 4.0 percent in the second and third quarters, and jumped to a whopping 5.1 percent in the fourth quarter.
Come election time, though, Republicans swept to a victory of historic proportions. Voters felt that President Clinton had betrayed their trust by failing to govern as the sensible centrist he had portrayed himself as. His attempts at radical health care reform were a major driver of this perception.
Sound familiar?
Democratic congressional candidates were punished accordingly in 1994. The booming economy did not protect them.
If Obamacare continues on its present trajectory or anything like it, an economic boom is unlikely to turn the 2014 electoral tide in the Democrats' favor. But it could make a difference at the margin, and with Republicans needing to gain six Senate seats, the margin will matter.


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<% $placer->getPlace(1, 7) %> Robert Strange McNamara, Secretary of Defense during the Kennedy and Johnson administrations from 1961 to 1968, contributes several important insights in Argument Without End, the first installment of an ongoing project with US and Vietnamese experts studying decision-making processes during the Vietnam War. He argues that the war was always unwinnable for the United States, that it should have ended long before it began and that, throughout, both sides missed countless opportunities to find mutually satisfactory, negotiated outcomes. According to him, US and Vietnamese interpretations of each other's behavior were 100 percent wrong 100 percent of the time.
<% $placer->getPlace(2, 7) %> McNamara tells us he undertook the project so that we can learn from and avoid repeating the same general mistakes. All well and good. Nevertheless, he infuriatingly fails to mention, let alone address, what must be the critical, central lesson of America's defeat in Vietnam: that the war had no moral basis, and so, for a democratic society, never amounted to anything more than blindly wreaking havoc on a foreign land. The incredible attendant tragedy was foremost a moral failure, then, not merely a technical failure of statecraft.
<% $placer->getPlace(3, 7) %> If one is to believe McNamara, from the few passages where he touches on what US government officials were thinking regarding justifications for the war, they were concerned with fears of Communist expansion and sought to help the South Vietnamese stand on their own. Indeed, perhaps this was occasionally true in the early sixties, when, by diverse accounts, high-minded though mistaken ideals were in play. But by February 1965, with the National Liberation Front attack on Pleiku and the US bombing response called Rolling Thunder (which remained in effect for the next three and a half years), noble ideals got shoved aside. US rhetoric toward Vietnam turned increasingly shrill and vindictive. The goal of the war changed radically, from an altruistic crusade to remedy injustice to the defeat of an enemy. Oversized egos were on the line. Words like "credibility gap" and "body count" crept into official speech. The war became an American war as casualties mounted, and Americans acquired a stake in it that wasn't there at the outset. It was hard, harder than McNamara realizes even today, to get out.
<% $placer->getPlace(4, 7) %> Moreover, this was McNamara's war in a way he can never escape, not with a book–or even two: His 1995 In Retrospect admitted that he and his confrères had been wrong, thus ripping open old wounds and forcing the literate class, again, to take sides over his culpability for war crimes. Neither will a study group do it, nor an apology (though one does not seem forthcoming); for, despite the doubts he expressed within the government during his service, he vacillated instead of seeking a showdown with President Lyndon Johnson; he implemented war policies knowing them to be utterly pointless; he did not explain himself candidly to the public or to Congress; and he did not resign. If ever a resignation was called for in the best interests of the country it was his, because of the courageous example this would have set, no matter how publicly thereafter he might or might not have voiced misgivings. His resignation could have stirred a far more constructive debate on the war at a time when most of the Americans and Vietnamese who ultimately died had not yet been killed. But he did not resign. Asked recently by Brian Williams of MSNBC to explain his diffidence, in an incoherent answer he claimed he was in the minority, which, if you consider the steady stream of strategic intelligence expressing skepticism about the war, was patently untrue. McNamara added that it was his "responsibility…to act responsibly." A tortured soul, handicapped by a troubling lack of honesty, he seems bent upon a long-term pilgrimage toward some sort of redemption.


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My travel plans to Illinois had been delayed for two days by snow and ice, so I ended up flying on Christmas day, getting to my brother's house about an hour and a half before guests were showing up for dinner. Everything on the menu was traditional in that household except for the fish, which my brother doesn't eat, so I got volunteered to cook that.
Again, I did have some warning. Several days before, my brother had mentioned on the phone that some guests had asked for fish instead of tenderloin, and that he had bought some frozen tilapia filets. All he needed was a recipe. I said that for simple white fish, I used to like the method that Julia Child had gotten from some monks in the south of France, an episode entitled ``Fish in Monk's Clothing,'' where the fish is baked covered in lots of aromatic vegetables. "Search on the internet, I'm sure you'll find a recipe," I said.
Well, he had searched and had found four recipes for tilapia, but none were Julia's. I didn't like the look of them and although I hadn't made this dish in years, I preferred to find my own way again. Fortunately, the dish turned out well, but the down side was that I had no recipe to give to the people who asked for one, only a bunch of vague constraints.
The essential thing is that the mix of vegetables should taste good, but be reasonably mild so as not to overpower the fish, and should still have a lot of moisture in it. You need enough to cover the fish reasonably well. The vegetables drip flavor into the fish while at the same time protecting it from losing moisture in the direct heat of the oven.
(For the Haskell readers, think of the following as a sort of QuickCheck test suite for the actual method.)
- Chop and saute a bunch of aromatic vegetables, season with salt and pepper, thyme or other mild herbs, and reduce with some white wine. The vegetables should be soft, but still very moist and it's good to have some liquid remaining.
- TASTE the vegetables. If they don't taste good, fiddle with the seasoning until they do.
- Season the filets with salt and pepper, then place on an oiled baking pan. If the tails of the filets are much thinner than the main part of the body, overlap them so that the fish is roughly the same thickness all over.
- Layer the vegetables over the fish along with any remaining liquid.
- Bake gently until the fish is just opaque and flakes easily. I think we did 350F for about 15 minutes, but this will vary with the amount and size. You could also microwave it for 5-10 minutes, covered, if you use a glass or porcelain casserole dish.
Any simple white fish works here, such as flounder, sole, tilapia, catfish, etc. I think I've done it successfully with bluefish, but I would avoid salmon.
How close this is to what Julia Child did, I really don't remember, because I only saw the show once long ago, but I'm pretty sure I've got the essence right. It's a simple way to marry fish with whatever vegetables are available. In any case, it was good enough for Christmas dinner.


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BETHLEHEM --- Eagles defensive coordinator Juan Castillo met with reporters Sunday for the first time since his first-team defenders struggled badly in the preseason opener Thursday against the Steelers.
Specifically, tackling and getting off the field on third-and-long proved to be a challenge, just as they were last season, which made it more alarming than the first few series of a preseaon opener might normally have been.
"There are some things we have to improve on," Castillo allowed. "Initially just the third-down package, you saw that we worked on third down [Saturday], really some of the scenarios we had in the game, trying to get some things in and work on some coverage things."
Same problems as last year? Castillo pointed out that the Eagles weren't doing a lot of those things during their 4-0 stretch run to end the season. (Which might indicate these are correctable problems, but also would seem to be pretty darn frustrating, implying the defense has to relearn last year's painful lessons.)
"We want to go ahead and start where we finished," Castillo said, kind of ignoring the fact that his defense did not, in fact, start the way it finished 2011. But in fairness, maybe he was saying his goal is to start the real season the way the defense finished last seaaon.
"There were some good things, there were some things we need to work on, and that's what we're doing," Castillo said.
The biggest red flag might have been the performance of second-year safety Jaiquawn Jarrett, who started and looked lost. Jarrett got mixed up in coverage and took poor tackling angles, two reasons he had a hard time getting on the field as a rookie. An offseason of tutoring was supposed to have corrected those problems.
"JJ played hard. He did some good things, and there were some things we'll correct, with a [practice] tackle circuit, with the angles, understanding where your leverage is. The way we want to tackle, we want to run through everything, but there will be some things we'll correct and we'll be OK."
Castillo said Jarrett "has had a good camp."
Jarrett, a 2011 second-round draft pick from Temple, said the film pretty much showed him what most of us saw live Thursday night.
"I took poor angles on tackles. I didn't play with the sense of urgency I needed to play with," Jarrett said Sunday. He said he needs to take another step before launching himself, to avoid missing so much.
Jarrett said the coverage mixup between himself and corner Nnamdi Asomugha on the first Steelers touchdown was completely Jarrett's fault.
The Eagles' wide-nine-aligned defensive line seemed to have unlearned last season's lesson about paying proper respect to the run as it tees off on the passsr. That was not the way Castillo saw it -- the back-to-back 14 and 33-yard Pittsburgh runs came off a draw play and an Eagles blitz, he said, with the Steelers experiencing little success otherwise.
RE yesterday's Eagletarian post, in which Andy Reid's agent, Bob LaMonte, vigorously defended his client's record and deflected reporters' queries about a new Reid contract by declaring team chairman Jeffrey Lurie told him Andy would coach here as long as Lurie owns the team -- Lurie issued a statement in response:
"Bob is a great agent who we have an outstanding relationship with. As much respect as all of us have for Andy Reid, it is the nature of the profession that all coaches, executives and players are evaluated each year," Lurie said. "That's the way we have always operated. But our focus right now, and I know Andy feels the same way, is solely on the 2012 season."
WR Jeremy Maclin, who sat out Thursday's game after suffering a hamstring tweak in warmups, participated in Sunday's walkthrough and said he plans to practice this afteroon.
Maclin mentioned preparing for the next preseason game, at New England Aug. 20, as if it were the third game, which is the one starters usually use as their regular-season tuneup. This year the third game is just four days after the second game, and is at Cleveland, where the Birds open their regular season Sept. 9. The Eagles probably don't want to show the Browns too much in a preseason game.


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More Baseball-Themed Artwork That Is Actually Kinda Cool
Granted, baseball isn't a topic that comes up too often on Apartment Therapy, but as they say, tis the season — we just shared a roundup of some fun stuff yesterday. My dad is totally in the baseball zone right now on account of A-Rod being awesome and then some other awesome guys playing in a super awesome game together. Dad requested some options for baseball artwork that I'd "allow" him to get, and I found some cool pieces that actually have a lot of style and substance to them.
Vintage illustrations are great reminders of the storied American love affair with baseball, and artwork depicting the most illustrious heroes of the sport's past serve as meaningful reminders of those glory days. Modern abstract art can allow those viewers who don't have a personal connection with the literal concept of baseball to appreciate it through the eyes of the artist.
Have you come across sports-related art that you've enjoyed?
Shown above, top row, left to right:
1. AllPosters.com
2. Dave Choate
3. Harper's Weekly @ Barewalls
4. Tommervik Paintings
5. Norman Rockwell @ Global Gallery
Bottom row, left to right:
6. AllPosters.com
7. Edward Penfield @ Barewalls
8. Zuza Fun
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Belgium took another startling step in the realm of life issues Dec. 12 when its Senate — by a count of 50 to 17 — voted to expand its euthanasia law by removing its age limitation. This means that children of any age who are terminally ill, or who are in great pain and lack access to treatment, can choose to end their lives — with the agreement of their parents or legal guardians and after they present their request in writing. As of Dec. 20, the law was scheduled to go before the lower house of parliament, where it's likely to be approved.
This vote came on the heels of the country's parliamentary approval of euthanasia for those suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's disease, as well as for handicapped children. While the debate currently is most heated in Belgium, euthanasia and assisted suicide have been declared legal in the Netherlands and "nonpunishable" in Switzerland. To combat these growing challenges, a new organization was formed in mid-November — to general accolades by pro-life advocates — to fight the so-called mercy killings.
The Euthanasia Prevention Coalition, announced in Brussels, has vowed to oppose euthanasia legislation while promoting better palliative care and "affirming life" against suffering and despair.
"These are grave issues — and the Catholic Church is now quite isolated in its prophetic call for life to be respected," said Bishop Jean Kockerols, auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Mechelen-Brussels and vice president of the Commission of the Bishops' Conferences of the European Community (COMECE). "Voices from the Church's hierarchy and Rome have been largely ignored. This makes it essential for laypeople to speak out more forcefully across the Continent."
Throughout Europe, poll evidence suggests most citizens see the practices of euthanasia and physician assisted suicide as desirable — with rules and safeguards. Although initially intended as a limited law of "compassion" to assist the terminally ill, existing euthanasia laws quickly are being extended as soon as they're on the statute books, Kevin Fitzpatrick, the new coalition's director, told Our Sunday Visitor.
"In the Netherlands and Belgium, euthanasia already is used routinely against people suffering disabilities, depression and other non-terminal conditions," he said. "The practice is largely hidden and clearly out of control."
Like others, Fitzpatrick sees sinister trends at work. In Switzerland, where euthanasia is allowed if "not motivated by egotistic considerations," huge profits have been made by clinics such as the Zurich-based Dignitas, which has attracted clients from abroad with slick marketing. In the Netherlands, where the United Nations has voiced concern at current practices, newborn babies with conditions such as spina bifida can be killed on grounds of "their perceived future suffering, or that of their parents." In 2012, mobile euthanasia clinics began offering people lethal injections free of charge at home.
In Belgium, reasons given for euthanasia deaths have included blindness, anorexia and botched operations.
Bishop Kockerols blames media hype for the latest drive to extend euthanasia to dementia sufferers and children.
"Over the last 11 years, the law has been enlarged in practice, with people requesting euthanasia who aren't dying or even ill," the bishop told OSV. "These are dangerous developments. The notion that everyone has a right to choose death may well create a mentality which condemns us all."
Euthanasia and assisted suicide are not in the competence of the European Union, whose Treaty on Functioning encourages cooperation in health matters, but respects the responsibility of member-states "for the definition of their health policy." Yet pressure to standardize laws and procedures has grown in areas such as abortion and same-sex marriage, while judgments by the European Court of Human Rights have encouraged calls for a Europe-wide "right to die."
These could intensify if two major countries, Britain and France, move forward with laws on euthanasia. Legalizing "medicalized assistance in ending life with dignity" was a 2012 election pledge by France's Socialist president, Francois Hollande.
"We're all worried," France's Catholic La Croix daily commented in October. "We want a society which allows everyone to pass through situations of vulnerability without being branded useless or costly, or having their life's value called in question. ... But what's presented as an individual liberty is now being turned, step by step, into a system for excluding the vulnerable and despairing."
Public interest in euthanasia is growing in other countries, too, even in staunchly Catholic Poland.
Catholic Church leaders across the Continent have been united in resisting demands for euthanasia. In France, the bishops' conference has warned it will bitterly resist the current euthanasia bill, after unsuccessfully campaigning earlier this year against legalization of same-sex marriage. Meanwhile, Belgium's Catholic bishops followed their Dutch counterparts this October by joining Protestant, Orthodox, Jewish and Muslim leaders in denouncing the new legislation.
In November, pro-life campaigners forced the EU to reconsider its position on embryo research after collecting 1.9 million signatures for a Church-backed European Citizens' Initiative, which proposes legislation as a way of increasing direct democracy. Supporters say they hope the action will send a "strong message" about protecting human life and encourage other initiatives.
"The assumption that everyone has a right to end their life represents the summit of individualism, and we'll have to be very strong in resisting it," Bishop Kockerols said. "Many of these debates are now on a European level, so it'll also be important to bring people from various countries together behind basic ethical values."
The new coalition has warned that pressure for assisted suicide could worsen during Europe's economic recession.
Abuse and neglect of the elderly are already "real, dangerous and well-evidenced," the coalition noted in its founding statement. The record suggests euthanasia laws will continue to be extended beyond their original target group.
"Euthanasia isn't a form of medical treatment — it's the very end of medicine, and we need the Catholic Church to use every opportunity to stress its categorical stance on this issue," Fitzpatrick said. "Every voice will be important in highlighting the deep moral flaws in the euthanasia campaign, and we're happy to have the Church behind us."
Jonathan Luxmoore writes from Warsaw.
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A bond is a type of debt. It's a loan from an investor to an institution, and in exchange the investor collects a predetermined interest rate. When a company needs capital to expand its business, it issues bonds to the public. Investors buy them with the understanding that they will collect the original principal plus interest when the bond matures at a set date. Federal, state, and municipal governments issue bonds for a similar purpose, to raise money for projects and public programs.
Making the choice between stocks and bonds can be complex. In general, though, the key consideration is your own planning horizon.
Bonds are, in general, more predictable than stocks, and (on average and in general) give you lower returns. If you believe you'll need predictable access to money over, say, a 20-year period, you may be better off with bonds. For example, if you want to put aside a specific amount of money for a grandchild, expecting that money to be available for college in eighteen years, and not expecting to have other capital available. Insurance companies invest heavily in bonds for just this reason: it matches predictable liabilities (future insurance claims) against predictable cash flows (principal and interest).
Some bonds have tax advantages; for example, municipal bonds are typically exempt from state taxes in the state that issued them, as well as federal taxes. This can make them more attractive, though often you will find that the market has arbitraged away the difference, and that corporate (that is, taxable) bonds carry a higher gross yield -- and the same net yield after taxes. Although many investors invest in munis for just this reason -- they "don't like the taxman" -- they may not be making the optimum investment choice.
Bonds are not riskless, however. They carry credit risk ("will I get my money back?"), prepayment risk, liquidity risk and interest-rate risk. Many bonds give the bond issuer the right to repay the bond early -- which happens more often when rates are low, in other words, just when you don't want your money back. This is prepayment risk. Liquidity risk is the risk that you won't find a good price for your bond when you want to sell it -- because there are so many more bond issuers than stock issuers, and because bonds are not exchange-traded, there may not be a willing buyer. Interest-rate risk is the opposite of prepayment risk: when rates go up, the value of your bond will drop (it drops more, the further away it is from maturity). If your circumstances change and you need to sell the bond before maturity, you can lose capital that you would otherwise receive, if you held the bond to maturity.
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I like this book because it is funny. I really liked the part when you saw monkeys because monkeys are my favorite animal. I liked the illustrations because they were funny and colorful.
Happy and funny people would like this book. Thank you StephanieS for your help!
(This review was dictated to a 5th grade Reading Buddy.)


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Since arriving on the islands of Narragansett Bay just over a decade ago, coyotes are more and more frequently seen. The Narragansett Bay Coyote Study is designed to generate regionspecific information about this new native top predator. Using combination GPS/radio collars that transmit hourly coyote positions, Mitchell and her team are conducting the first ecological study of coyotes in Rhode Island. Night films of coyotes are also a critical aspect of the research. Fifteen schools and after-school programs are involved in this novel study of coyote resource use.
Mitchell is a biologist at the Conservation Agency, a nonprofit scientific organization based in Jamestown. She is the lead scientist for the Narragansett Bay Coyote Study. Women's Bible study on Tuesdays
A new women's Bible study group is meeting on Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. in the St. Matthew's chapel located in the parish hall. The ongoing, hourlong sessions will be led by Julia Lloyd, who holds a master's degree in theological studies and is the wife of Reverend Kevin Lloyd, rector of St. Matthew's. The group is open to women of all denominations, and the subject will be the Gospel of Mark. There is no need for advance sign-up and participants should bring a Bible of any translation. Library closed for Mother's Day
The Jamestown library will be closed Sunday, May 14, in observation of Mother's Day. The library will be open Sunday May 21, which is the final Sunday opening until next fall.
The library's regular hours are Monday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesday noon to 9 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Thursday noon to 5 p.m. and 7p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
For more information, call the library at 423-7280 or visit its Web site, www.jamestownri.com/library. Medical fund holds annual sale
The Jamestown Medical Fund will hold its annual plant sale this Saturday, May 13, from 9 a.m. to noon at East Ferry.
A variety of annual plants ready for your garden will be available in packs, flats and baskets. Prices range from $12 per flat to $15 per basket. The sale benefits Jamestown Medical Fund, which provides assistance to residents of Jamestown facing medical expenses they cannot meet on their own. Contact Kathleen Kearney at 423-2925 or Luann Gosselin at 423-0550.
Sheepshearing coming to Watson Farm
Celebrate Spring at Watson Farm's annual Sheep Shearing Day to be held this Saturday, May 13, from noon to 4 p.m.
Historic New England invites the public to this special pre-season Open Farm Day at Watson Farm, located at 455 North Main Rd. It is a great opportunity to watch sheepshearer Lara Sullivan as she removes the fleece from the sheep in the farm flock. Young lambs will be frolicking in the barnyard, and visitors can hike the farm's scenic pastures that meander past a herd of Red Devon cattle down to the shores of Narragansett Bay.
Jared Hartley of the Winsor Blacksmith Shop will be set up with his forge, demonstrating the historic art of blacksmithing. Spinners and weavers will be on hand to show their skill in the fiber arts. Members from the Rhode Island Spinners Guild will give demonstrations of yarn spinning, and offer a chance to learn how to use a loom or a drop spindle. Admission is $5 per car. For more information, contact Watson Farm at 423-0005.
The Watson Farm is a 265acre working farm in Jamestown.
It is owned by Historic New England, a museum of cultural history. Historic New England preserves, interprets, and collects buildings, landscapes, and objects reflecting New England life from the 17th century to the present for the enjoyment of all.
The Watson Farm opens for the season in June. The hours are June 1 to Oct. 15, Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. Admission is $4 for adults, $3 for seniors, $2 for students, and kids six and under get in free. Saint Mark Parish will rededicate the 'Fatima' statue
The St. Mark Knights of Columbus have announced that the Catholic Church will hold a rededication ceremony in honor of Our Lady of Fatima on Sunday, May 14, at 11 a.m. on the parish lawn adjacent to the recently renovated statue and landscaping project.
The May 14 date is significant as it is also Mother's Day, and the day after the anniversary of the Blessed Mother first appearing to three children in the hills of Fatima in Portugal on May 13, 1917.
Father William O'Neill, pastor of St. Mark Parish and K of C Chaplain, will preside over the ceremony that will include a procession of the new class of First Communicants and a presentation of flowers.
A reception including light refreshments is scheduled to follow the ceremony in the church hall.
The renovation project began last summer with a complete professional restoration of the statue of Our Lady of Fatima, which has graced the St. Mark parish yard on Narragansett Avenue for decades. Local landscape architect Betty Hubbard volunteered her time and expertise to design a clean and beautiful plan to refashion the fence that surrounded the statue, create pebbled walkways leading to the statue, build a double brick circle enclosing the area, and featuring the simple yet elegant use of new shrubberies and perennial flowers to complete the plan. K of C has installed two
curved benches in front of the statue in addition to new groundbased illumination. Four large shrubs were removed to allow better access to and viewing of the statue area.
The renovation project has been funded through the generous donations of over 100 individuals, couples, and organizations.
Piano concert this Sunday
Pianist Manabu Takasawa will perform his second concert at St. Matthew's church this Sunday, May 14, at 4 p.m.
An assistant professor of music at the University of Rhode Island, Takasawa teaches piano and theory.
His Sunday program will include music by Chopin, Beethoven, Grieg, Rachmaninoff and others. The concert is sponsored by the Jamestown Community Piano Group.
Donations for the piano maintenance fund will be accepted.
A spring cleaning idea
Can't park in the garage? Attic overflowing? Basement out of control? Might be time to do some spring cleaning.
For anyone with too much stuff and not enough time or stamina to have a yard sale, consider donating the excess stuff to the Central Baptist Church for its annual June Festival. Drop off donations at the church on Saturday mornings through June 3 from 9 a.m. to noon. Call Dave at 423-2241 or Deb at 792-0166 for more information. Garden club wins awards, meets May 15
The Quononoquott Garden Club received three awards from the Rhode Island Federation of Garden Clubs at its annual meeting held April 27 at Rhodes-onthe Pawtuxet.
Quononoquott Garden Club President Gloria Westlake accepted the Yearbook Award, for the club's annual book of programs and membership information. She also received the Newsletter Award for the club's "Daffodil Times," and took home the Silver Trowel award, which was shared with the Bristol Garden Club, for the two best garden tours in the state for 2005.
Some 14 members of the club attended the annual meeting and luncheon.
The club's next meeting will be Monday, May 15 at the home of Jill Meyer. After the business meeting, members will price and label the hundreds of perennials they will sell at their May 20 plant sale and Boutique-by-the Bay, which is the club's largest fundraiser of the year for civic beautification projects.
Hospitality team members are Joyce Allphin, Kim McDonough and Barbara Tuthill. Soldiers to get care packages from vets
The American Legion ArnoldZweir Post 22 is sending care packages to Jamestown men and women who are serving in the military in the Middle East.
Forward the names and information on any island soldiers, currently in Iraq or Afghanistan to Bob Edgar at 423-2536, Leslie Kurtz at 423-3820, or Bob Umbenhauer at 423-1747.
The deadline is May 28.
Be a light keeper for week of July 4th
An opportunity to be the Rose Island Lighthouse keeper for the week of Fourth of July is being auctioned on ebay, with the auction ending tonight at 8:45 p.m.
That privilege, which includes a wonderful place from which to watch area fireworks, is worth approximately $2,000. It is being auctioned to raise funds to maintain
the lighthouse, which lies a mile offshore in the shadow of the Newport-Pell Bridge.
"Without a doubt, this is sure to be the most memorable family vacation anyone could have!" said Charlotte Johnson, the executive director of the Rose Island Lighthouse Foundation. "What people appreciate most about staying at the Rose Island Lighthouse is that they're not sleeping in a separate building from the lighthouse - the lighthouse tower is right on top of Rose Island's keeper's dwelling! To be able to view Newport's fantastic fireworks from a perch like this adds a dimension to fireworks that is off the charts," Johnson said.
The winning family has exclusive use of the lighthouse keeper's apartment for the entire week. It is designed for two adults and up to four children or grandchildren under the age of 18.
A direct link to the auction is posted on the Foundation's Web site at www.RoseIsland.org or it can be accessed through a search on ebay.


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The Beatles FX Pedals Guide
The Beatles were musical pioneers, so it's no surprise that when artists started to use FX pedals, the Beatles were also on top of this trend. Here's a look at some of the pedals the Beatles have used…and what similar gear you can get to achieve similar tones!
One of the first FX pedals invented was the fuzz…which is not to be mistaken with overdrive or distortion. It's much harsher! Though, at low volumes (as it was probably most used by the Beatles to start with) it can add a little extra "kick" on your solos without distorting too much.
One of the first fuzzboxes invented was the Maestro Fuzztone, and the Beatles have used it. It can be seen on some photographs that seem to be dated from the 1063-1964 days:
Beatles and Maestro Fuzztone (click to enlarge)
Photographs showing the Beatles and the Maestro Fuzztone
Another fuzz pedal the Beatles have used was an WEM Pep Rush, reportedly used on the Paperback Writer recordings. The photograph below, taken around that same era, shows Lennon fiddling with the Pep Rush fuzz pedal:
Lennon and a Pep Rush fuzz
It's important to note that even though there's photographic evidence of the Beatles using fuzz pedals from as early as 63/ 64, it doesn't mean they used them live.
Other fuzz pedals the Beatles are said to have used include the Vox Tonebender, and a Fuzz Face, during the later, Let It Be era. All those pedals are very basic, harsh effects with no tone control. If you want to get a "Beatles fuzz" then, you should get something similar…like the aforementioned Fuzz Face, or maybe the Electro-Harmonix Double Muff, which is very basic and raw – perfect for vintage tones! Though the new Boss FZ-5, thanks to its COSM technology, is said to nail vintage fuzz tones (like…the Fuzztone!) pretty well.
Beatles with a Vox Tonebender – sitting bottom right, on top of amp head
The Beatles also used Vox Conqueror amps which at the time had in-built fuzz, and this may be the sound you hear in some Sgt. Pepper recordings.
The most basic FX pedal the Beatles have used, was a volume pedal. It was famously used in their b-side "Yes It Is" Apparently, according to legend, George Harrison wasn't quite able to play his guitar part and use the volume pedal at the same time, so John Lennon was controlling it instead, with his hand! If you want a volume pedal, you can get some pretty good ones now, such as the Dunlop Hi-Gain Volume or the vintage-style Fender Volume pedal.
For one of the Beatles' loudest records, the 'Revolution' version found as the b-side of 'Hey Jude', no FX pedals were used – to achieve the piercing fuzz sound, John Lennon's guitar was plugged directly into the mixing desk, with the channel's gain right up. They did this in order to get a really distorted sound but avoiding unwanted feedback.
Those were pretty much the only fx pedals the Beatles used for most of their career…but in 1969, during the Let It Be sessions, George Harrison started to experiment with more sounds, and besides the Fuzz Face, he also used a Wah Wah pedal. A Vox Wah or a Dunlop Cry Baby will be perfect for any fans of Let I Be-era Harrison. However, if you want vintage Wah authenticity, the best options are the Dunlop Jimi Hendrix Signature Wah or the Dunlop Classic Wah-Wah with Fasel, which are even more faithful to the sixties sound.
Another effect George Harrison explored in those final days of the Beatles, was the Leslie Rotating Speaker. Of course, Leslie cabs are incredibly rare and expensive now, but some really good pedals replicate that sound. Try the Hughes & Kettner Tube Rotosphere (by far the best one), or the Boss RT-20 Rotary Ensemble. They don't come cheap…so the best introduction to Leslie sounds is probably the Behringer RM600 Rotary Machine, which sounds really good, too.
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With reports that the ratings of her TLC show, Kate Plus 8, is taking a plunge, it seems Kate Gosselin is desperate to be in the headlines once again.
During her Friday appearance on Live with Regis and Kelly, Kate, 35, told the show hosts that there was still some tension between she and ex-husband Jon Gosselin, 32.
"It's…you know," she said. "I do try to keep it as peaceful as possible." The level of tension "depends on the day." But Kate did not end things there, as she went on to proclaim on national television that their eight kids hate spending time at Jon's nearby apartment.
"I basically wait for the phone call from how many of them want to come home," she said. Further adding that his apartment "is not [their] home; it doesn't feel like home to them… they want to be at home — in their house."
Jon didn't take too well with Kate's comments, as he posted the following response on his twitter page: "As much as I want to respond to numerous LIES recently claimed on 'Regis and Kelly,' I will refrain. I have learned from the past that it's a waste of my time and energy. I am 'rising above', and refuse to engage in any sort of public argument that could potentially harm or upset my children. My children and the people in my life know the truth, and that is what's important."
Must say it's a sad day in the Gosselin household when Jon appears to be the one taking the high road.


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Welcome to the memorial website dedicated to
the history of the former Jewish community
Schneidemühl / Piła (Poland)
The following pages are in memory of this Jewish community
that existed for 300 years in the heart of Wielkopolska, Great Poland,
where the culture of Ashkenaz had flourished for centuries,
the area that later became the Prussian province of Posen.
We remember the men, women and children of the community
who became ensnared in the Holocaust and did not survive.
(Photo courtesy František Bányai, Prague)
This was the venerable old synagogue of Schneidemühl, consecrated on 15 October 1841
when Rabbi Plessner added these words:
"May this house serve also as a monument to the unforgettable man and father of our country,
the late King Friedrich Wilhelm III."
During the pogrom night of 9/10 November 1938, (an event the Nazis mockingly called 'Kristallnacht,')
this House of God—a government-protected monument in the center of Wilhelmsplatz,—
was desecrated, burned and destroyed by notorious Nazi elements of Schneidemühl.
Five hundred years ago this town was known to Polish-speaking people by
such names as Pyla or Piła. The early Low German-speaking settlers called
their town Snyde-Mole, Schnyde-Möhle, or Schneyde-Mühle.
* Schneidemühl was the German name that was given to the Polish
town of Pila by the Prussians in 1772, after their annexation of the area.
The town's Polish name Piła — derived from the Polish root word 'pila,'
meaning 'saw' — referred to a place where rushing water powered a device used for sawing wood.
The word Schneidemühl is a literal translation from Polish to German.
Piła, as a kehilla, was never regarded by its Jewish community as a shtetl,
the Jews of the area simply wrote the name of their town פילה in Hebrew letters.
From the late 1700s until 1940, Schneidemühl was the home of
seven generations of this webmaster's ancestors, the Simonstein family.(Photo courtesy Bella Rothenberg, Kfar Giladi, Israel)
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'Valley of the Destroyed Communities'
at Yad Vashem, on the Mount of Remembrance in Israel.
The community of Schneidemühl — one of 4,500 destroyed communities —
is commemorated here in stone, together with others of Pomerania, Posen and West Prussia.
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3 Manchester men accused of prowling in Goffstown
October 12. 2013 9:29PM
GOFFSTOWN — Police charged three Manchester men with prowling on Holly Street early Saturday morning, and they're asking local residents to make sure they're not missing items from their vehicles.
After police got a call about a suspicious vehicle in the area around 12:45 a.m., officers arrested Jason Morrisey, Joshua Gordon, both 27, and Michael Grenier, 26. A police dog was brought to the scene and discovered several personal items strewn about the area, according to the release.
Police later received reports of thefts from nearby vehicles; they're asking anyone missing items from a vehicle to report the crime to police. They also reminded residents to lock vehicles and remove any valuables from them.
Gordon was also charged with resisting arrest.
The three men will be arraigned Nov. 5 in 9th Circuit Court, Goffstown District.


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Discover the highlights of south Vietnam on this exciting getaway
Observe the contrast between Vietnam's urban and rural regions while taking in cultural highlights of the south. For a welcome change of pace, jump on a boat and explore the meandering waterways, islands and fruit orchards of the mighty Mekong Delta. Then negotiate the labyrinthine streets of Ho Chi Minh City on a morning walk, make a sobering visit to the War Remnants Museum and make your tastebuds swoon over lunch at a traditional Vietnamese restaurant. Head to the city's outskirts to scramble through the infamous Cu Chi Tunnels before diving back into the fray at one of Ho Chi Minh City's lively markets.
Discover local life on the delta, which can only really be appreciated through a homestay experience
Cycle along local paths on a bike ride to the colourful market, and chat with locals while gathering supplies for lunch
Explore Ho Chi Minh City on a full day tour – from major sites like the War Remnants Museum and ancient pagodas, to areas full of authentic city life, like Chinatown, the markets, and a traditional lunch like the locals
Experience Vietnam's past first-hand with a visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels – descend into the (now widened) tunnels and learn about the vast underground network that the Viet Cong once inhabited
This short break adventure can run with a minimum of 1 person, so please be aware that there may be instances when you are the only person on this trip.
Local guide are likely to be different for each day tour and the Mekong Delta, but they will always be Intrepid's knowledgeable local experts.
This trip includes one night in simple homestay accommodation, and there a few better ways to better understand a country and its people. You will sleep on camp beds in a communal room, so it's mixed gender and multi-share. Homestay facilities can vary as we stay with several different families, but expect simple but always welcoming.
Activities on this short break include cycling in the Mekong Delta and a walking tour in Ho Chi Minh City. Please make sure you pack walking shoes and clothes appropriate for these activities and local weather conditions.
Included activities for the Basix, Original, and Comfort style short break are the same. However, in Ho Chi Minh City your accommodation will vary depending on the trip style.
This trip is operated by one of our local partners in Vietnam and therefore you may be joined by a mixture of Intrepid-booked passengers and other travellers during activities and at the homestay.
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1.This trip will begin on Day 1 at 8am at the Opera House. Please make your own way to the meeting point - refer to the trip notes for further information.
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Confessions of a Mad Man
Actor and Alum Rich Sommer Talks Big Breaks and Going Hollywood
When Rich Sommer says, "I've got the best job on TV," who could argue? Sommer portrays media buyer Harry Crane in the hit series Mad Men, an AMC drama about a 1960s Madison Avenue advertising agency, which has won numerous Emmys and Golden Globes since its debut in 2007.
After earning his MFA from Case Western Reserve University six years ago, Sommer moved to New York, where he filmed commercials before landing a role in the box office smash The Devil Wears Prada. While his star is steadily on the rise, he laughs off the notion of ever "going Hollywood."
During the filming hiatus of Mad Men, you shot an episode of Burn Notice, for which they asked you to do a reading. Didn't the producers know you're a big star now, and stars don't audition?
If you would like to tell the world that I'm a big star, feel free. [Laughs] I don't think of myself as a star in any way. I think of myself as a working actor, which is about all I need to be.
You've been working almost since graduation day in 2004, first in commercials and then The Devil Wears Prada and Mad Men. Has the path to success been a relatively easy one?
Yes. If I said otherwise, I'd get beat up by a bunch of out-of-work actors. There are people who have been doing this for 20 years and haven't caught a break, who have been waiting tables in New York or L.A. just for a chance to do a commercial. I have been very, very fortunate, and that's not lost on me. I'm well aware that this is not necessarily going to last forever.
How does a kid who grew up in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, and Stillwater, Minn., land in Hollywood?
Case graduate students do a showcase in New York, and I got some positive receptions from mine. The first meeting I took was with the people who would become my managers. They introduced me to some really connected people in the business and it went from there. Devil Wears Prada led directly to Mad Men because an assistant who was in the casting office for Prada left and became an assistant at the place casting Mad Men. She suggested me, and that took me to Hollywood.
What brought you to the acting program at Case Western Reserve?
The way I found it was flipping through a copy of American Theatre magazine. My dad and I were sitting in the audience of an improv show in Minneapolis, and I saw the ad for Case that said they take eight students every two years and pay for everything—a full tuition waiver and a stipend. I said, "I'm going to go there." My dad basically said, "Yeah, good luck." For my audition I had to do two monologues and a song, and, to my dad's surprise, I got in.
Do you remember the song?
Unfortunately, I do. I sang a poorly done, ill-advised version of Ol' Man River. I've never lived that down. They love that story at Case.
You met your wife, Virginia, in the acting program at Case Western Reserve, and now you have a 2-year-old daughter, Bea. Is she going to be an actress too?
I hope not. I know that when Jeff Bridges was accepting his Oscar for Crazy Heart, he said something like, "This is for my parents. They loved show business, and they wanted me to love it, too." I thought about how cool that was and how it would be neat to share this family business, since both Virginia and I are actors. But I also know that it can be really hard. I've seen people not having as easy a time as I've had, and I don't wish that on Bea.
Is there an actor on whom you've patterned your career arc?
No. I don't think you can really do that. There are actors who I admire, who made good choices, and I love their work. Jimmy Stewart. Philip Seymour Hoffman. Jeff Bridges. Those are some of the big ones for me.
Do people recognize you as Harry Crane and stop you on the street?
They don't say, "Hey, Harry!" but they'll say, "Are you the dude on Mad Men?" It depends on where I am. It happens all the time when I'm in New York because we have a really high viewership there, and it's a "New York" show.
You've done well-received roles in episodes of series like The Office, Ugly Betty, Law & Order and most recently Burn Notice, and now you're into the fourth season of Mad Men. Is TV where you see your future?
Anyone who tells you they don't want to do movies must have had some horrible experience that I haven't heard of yet. I can't imagine why you wouldn't want to do more movies. But that being said, I love TV. I love the consistency of the work. I love knowing that for five months out of the year I have a job. If TV will have me, I wouldn't mind sticking around for a while.


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My wife and I welcomed a very healthy baby boy in Mid Feb. My wife was able to get the baby to breastfeed with very little work right from the start. However, we discovered blood in his stool and it was determined that he had a dairy allergy. We switched to formula while dairy was eliminated from our diet. My wife pumped for a few days before reintroducing breast milk. The blood went away for the few days, but came back as soon as breast milk was reintroduced again. We switched to formula for about a week and then reintroduced breast milk without any issues.
Even though my wife pumped through it all, her breast milk is pretty shot. She has been doing everything to get it back up and running. She drinks this special mother's tea, she pumps after feeding, the longest break she takes is four hours between feedings. She is devestated. She really loves the time that she spends breastfeeding with our son and I'd like to do what I can to support her.
Any advice would be helpful. I found a meeting in our area from our hospital, and have also found a LLLI meeting near my house.


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The ability of a cow to successfully mate, conceive, give birth to and raise a healthy calf each year is essential to economical beef production. A good understanding of anatomy and physiology of both the male and female is helpful in successfully managing reproduction.
Causes for failures in reproduction must be identified and overcome. Research has led to the development of numerous techniques for manipulating the reproductive processes of animals. These techniques in beef production provide many options to help modern beef producers accomplish their management goals.
Two essential organs of reproduction are located within the head of the animal. The hypothalamus controls several body processes and behaviors along with reproductive processes. Body temperature, concentration and components of body fluids and the drive to eat and drink are just a few functions of the hypothalamus. It is classified as a neuroendocrine gland since it sends and receives neural signals through the nervous system and hormonal messages through the endocrine system.
The second organ, the pituitary gland, sits at the base of the brain. The pituitary is about half an inch in diameter and weighs about 1 gram. Physiologically, the pituitary is divided into two distinct regions: the anterior and posterior pituitaries. Each region secretes various hormones that direct body processes. Some of these hormones are responsible for reproductive events, while others control growth, metabolism and water balance.
The female reproductive organs consist of the ovary, uterus, cervix, vagina and vulva. A sketch of the reproductive tract of the cow is shown in Figure 1. Female reproductive tracts of various farm animals are similar to the cow, but differ primarily in the shape of the uterus and cervix.
Figure 1Diagrammatic sketch of the reproductive tract of the cow.
The ovary, or female gonad, is responsible for two basic functions
The oviduct begins as a funnel-shaped tube that engulfs the ovary. This funnel portion of the oviduct is called the infundibulum. When ovulation occurs, the ovum is picked up by the infundibulum and channeled into the oviduct (also known as the Fallopian tube), where fertilization takes place if viable sperm are present. Here the ovum remains capable of fertilization for only a short time. Thus it is essential that sperm be present in the oviduct near the time of ovulation. The ovum moves through the oviduct into the uterine horn within the next 3 to 4 days. If the ovum is fertilized, it then begins embryological development; if not, it degenerates and disappears and the next estrous cycle ensues.
The body of the uterus of the cow is short and poorly developed, while the uterine horns are relatively long and well developed. The fertilized embryo moves from the oviduct into the uterine horn, where fetal and maternal membrane development begins. This newly developing fetus grows within a layer of membranes called the placenta, through which nourishment from the dam diffuses. There is no direct blood connection between the fetus and the dam, but rather a complex system that selectively allows certain molecules to pass from the maternal side of the placenta to the fetal side and vice versa. It also provides nutrients and carries waste products from the fetus.
The cervix is in effect the neck of the uterus. It has thick walls and a small opening which softens and relaxes to allow a passageway for sperm at mating and expulsion of the fetus at the time of birth. During pregnancy, the cervix is filled with a thick mucus secretion known as the cervical plug, which protects the uterus from infections entering from the vagina. The cervical plug is expelled and the cervical opening begins to dilate in the days prior to calving.
The vagina serves as a receptacle for the male's penis during service. In the cow, the semen is deposited in the vagina near the cervix during natural mating with the bull. When artificial insemination is used, an insemination instrument is threaded through the vagina and cervix and semen is deposited at the uterine side of the cervix. Urine is discharged from the urinary bladder through the urethra, which opens into the base of the vagina. The region behind the urethral opening is called the vestibule and is a common passageway for both the urinary and reproductive systems. The external opening of the vagina is called the vulva.
The cyclical events of the estrous cycle are depicted in Figure 2.
Figure 2The ovarian changes during a typical 21-deay estrous cycle in which pregnancy does not occur. Note that the development and regression of the corpus luteum and of the follicles are continuous processes.
The ovary produces the egg by a process called oogenesis. In contrast to spermatogenesis in the bull which is continuous, oogenesis is cyclic. This cycle of egg development in cattle is called the estrous cycle and is typically 20 to 21 days in length. During the estrous cycle, two prominent structures are present within the ovary, the follicle and corpora lutea.
Each of these structures undergo a development and subsequent regression phase during the estrous cycle. Follicles begin within the ovary as one of several thousand primary follicles, which consist of a germ cell surrounded by a layer of flattened cells. This germ cell has the potential to mature into an egg if the follicle completes the development phase. However, only a small percentage of primary follicles continue through the secondary and tertiary follicular phases and ultimately undergo ovulation. Primary follicles that never complete development die and are replaced by newly formed primary follicles.
The relatively few primary follicles that complete development do so through a series of phases. Many layers of cells are added to the single layer of cells surrounding the egg in the primary follicle and a central cavity forms. The follicle and cavity within the follicle grow larger and the egg becomes attached to a stalk of cells on the side of the follicle opposite the future site of ovulation. As the follicle continues to grow larger, the outer layer of the follicle becomes thinner. This follicle is mature and called a Graafian follicle. The outer layer of the follicle ruptures at the appropriate time and the egg and contents of the follicular cavity are released. Follicular development occurs in concert with other reproductive and behavioral functions so that near the time of ovulation the uterus is prepared to receive both the egg from the female and sperm from the bull.
Following ovulation, the cells that developed within the follicle undergo a differentiation process by action of pituitary hormones. This process is called luteinization and gives rise to the second ovarian structure, the corpora lutea (pl. corpus luteum). This structure is often referred to simply as the CL and has the important function of secreting the hormone progesterone.
The CL goes through a maturation and regression cycle much the same as the follicle. A blood clot-type structure known as a corpora hemorrhagicum forms in the cavity left by the ruptured follicle and is transformed into a CL by Day 5 of the cycle (Day 0 = estrus). The CL is fully functional from Day 5 to Day 15 of the cycle and then begins to regress if the female does not become pregnant. The CL regresses and no longer secretes progesterone as the follicle of the next estrous cycle begins to develop. As the CL regresses further, it becomes known as the corpus albicans and remains visible on the ovary for several subsequent cycles.
Figure 2 illustrates the changing structures on the ovary during a typical 21-day estrous cycle. The dynamic development and regression of the corpus luteum and follicles are a continual process in the normal cycling cow until she becomes pregnant. In a pregnant female, CL regression does not occur and the cyclic activity stops until after calving. Following calving, a cow generally remains anestrous (does not cycle) for an average of 60 days before estrous cycles are once again established. The length of the postpartum anestrous period can be affected by nutrition, lactation, environmental stress and numerous other factors. Management to control the length of this interval is a main consideration in successful cow/calf programs, since to produce a calf on a yearly interval a cow must rebreed within 85 days after calving.
Any condition that prolongs the period of time that blood levels of progesterone remain high will have the same effect as pregnancy in stopping the regular 21-day cycle. Occasionally the CL does not regress normally (persistent CL) even though the animal does not become pregnant. This requires diagnosis and treatment by a veterinarian.
Abnormally short estrous cycles (7 to 11 days) can occur. This condition appears to be caused by either no corpora lutea being formed, or if one is formed, it is non-functional and progesterone levels remain low. An estrous cycle can be shortened intentionally by injecting a hormone called prostaglandin, which causes the CL to regress. Prostaglandin injection is one method used in estrous synchronization.
Estrus heat is not always accompanied by ovulation, nor ovulation by estrus. Heat without ovulation (anovulatory heat) will not result in pregnancy even though the female is bred. Ovulation without behavioral estrus (silent heat) is not uncommon in cows, especially the first few weeks after calving. Such females will not accept service from a male.
There are wide differences between the species of mammals in the various characteristics of the estrous cycle. Some species have only one heat period each year and are called monoestrus. The cow is in a group that exhibits heat more than one time per year and is called polyestrus. Even though cows will cycle at any time during the year, recent research has shown that day length may have an effect on cow fertility. Slightly lower fertility has resulted during the short day length period of the year.
Reproduction in the female is controlled by numerous hormones secreted from specialized glands called endocrine glands. These secretions are produced in the glandular cells and pass into the blood and lymph systems for transport to specific parts of the body where they produce their function.
The female hormone, estrogen, is produced by the Graafian follicle. Estrogen has among its varied effects
Progesterone, secreted by the corpora lutea, suppresses the further development of follicles and the secretion of estrogen. High levels of progesterone and low levels of estrogen prevent a cow from coming into heat. Progesterone is necessary for preparing the uterus to receive the fertilized egg and maintains the proper uterine environment for continuation of pregnancy.
Estrogen and progesterone are not completely separate in their functions since both must be present for certain processes to occur. For example, estrogen/progesterone concentration ratio dictates the onset and duration of behavioral estrus. Development of the uterus is initiated by estrogen and completed by progesterone. Estrogen causes contraction of the uterus near the time of estrus and ovulation, which aid in sperm transport. Progesterone has a quieting effect on the uterus so that there are no contractions which might disturb pregnancy.
The production of ovarian hormones is under direct influence of gonadotropic hormones produced by the anterior pituitary. Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteninizing hormone (LH) are secreted from the pituitary and travel through the blood to the ovary. FSH and LH are mediated by gonadotropic releasing hormone (GnRH) coming from the hypothalamus to signal their release from the pituitary. FSH stimulates the growth, development and function of the follicle, while LH cause the follicle to rupture during ovulation and causes the subsequent development of the corpus luteum.
The cyclic rise and decline of the reproductive hormone concentrations is graphically illustrated in Figure 3. This cyclic process continues every 20 to 21 days in a normal-cycling cow, but changes if conception occurs. Following pregnancy and a period of anestrus (no estrus cycles) the estrous cycle once again continues. Figure 3 shows the female hormones during a typical estrous cycle.
Figure 3The rise and decline of reproductive hormones during a typical 21-day estrous cycle.
The reproductive cycle of the cow consists of a series of events that occur in a definite order over a period of days. In the cow, this cycle averages 21 days in length (range is 17 to 24 days) and is concerned with preparing the reproductive system for estrus or heat (the period of sexual receptivity) and ovulation (the release of the egg).
Figures 2 and 3 show the ovarian changes and sequence of events in a typical 21-day cycle in which pregnancy does not occur.
It must be noted that the timing given for the preceding events is only approximate and differs for different cycle lengths.
The discussion of events occurring during the previous cycle was based on a full cycle in which pregnancy does not occur. If the egg is fertilized and begins development in the uterus, the corpus luteum does not regress but continues to function by secreting progesterone. No follicles develop to maturity and heat does not occur. Progesterone keeps the uterus quiet and thus provides the most favorable conditions for the developing fetus.
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Vern Burklund was born in rural Idaho, June 6, 1920. His parents were farmers, but raised him with solid values in a loving home. Vern was quick to tell friends and family about the down to earth wisdom of his dad's sayings like, "I want to pay for what I get. I want to get what I pay for."
Vern ended up working at Boeing in Seattle because he couldn't pass the physical to enlist in World War II. While at Boeing, he learned that he would have to get more education to advance on the job. So he went back to school and got his engineering degree. Now an engineer, Vern went to work in Ephrata, Washington where he met Eloise Ness. They were married in 1949, and before long the two started their family with Valerie.
The family moved to Kodiak, Alaska and added Terry, Cheryl, and Sharon to the fold. Vern accepted a job at China Lake in 1959. Eloise and Vern loved raising their family in Ridgecrest and enjoyed a rich life together. Eloise preceded Vern, passing away in 2006.
Vern is survived by Valerie and, her husband, Steve Minoux of Mt. Mesa; Terry Burklund, and his wife, Debbie; Cheryl, and husband Dan Wright of Wofford Heights; and Sharon Linsteadt, of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho; and grandchildren Monica Begay, Rachel Saar, Doug Burklund, and Emma Linsteadt.
Not to be forgotten are all the friends that meant so much to Vern. Viewing will be Wednesday, August 8th from 4 to 7 p.m. Funeral services will be at the Masonic Lodge August 9 at 11 a.m. Donations to the American Heart Association in the name of Vern will be most appreciated by his family.


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Playing as a D.S.G. ("Digital Security Guard") who protects peace in the digital world, you face off against the Royal Knights who are up to no good. You start off the game by choosing from one of four Digimon who then evolves to 10 different forms as you play. Throughout this four player action RPG, you get to play as your favorite Digmon from the animated series. This time around, your fights will take place in real-time thanks to an enhanced battle system. By mastering skills and techniques, you'll be able to unlock special Digi-evolved Digimon.
Also known as: Digimon World IV, Digimon World X
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Release Date: May 31, 2005
Publisher: Bandai
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Release Date: January 6, 2005
Publisher: Bandai
Also available on: GameCube, PlayStation 2
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MACON, Ga. (Oct. 14, 2013) – Meredith Hardy (Kingsport, Tenn.) played a vital role in helping ETSU extend its winning streak this past weekend, and the Buccaneer middle blocker was rewarded for her strong efforts by receiving Atlantic Sun Player of the Week honors on Monday.
Hardy averaged 3.83 kills and 1.83 blocks per set, along with hitting .543 (23-4-35) in home sweeps over Stetson and Florida Gulf Coast, moving ETSU's win streak to nine.
On Friday, Hardy kept the Bucs' perfect mark intact against Stetson as the Kingsport, Tenn. native finished with 10 kills and five blocks while hitting .500 in the three-set win. The Hatters entered the match one-game behind the Blue and Gold in the A-Sun standings, but ETSU put some spacing between Stetson as the Bucs defeated them for the 14th straight time. Meanwhile, on Saturday, Hardy was dominate again as ETSU snapped FGCU's six-match win streak. Hardy totaled 13 kills (.579 attack percentage) and six blocks versus the Eagles. Following her six-block effort, Hardy – the A-Sun leader in blocks – has now registered at least one block in 81 consecutive matches.
Three weeks ago the exercise science major picked up A-Sun Defensive Player of the Week honors, while this marks Hardy's second career Player of the Week award.
Hardy and the Bucs gear up for a key road swing, which begins Friday night at Jacksonville. ETSU holds a half-game lead over the Dolphins and the match is set 7 p.m., inside Swisher Gym.
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It looks like Michael Bay has a new favorite hangout in Chicago.
The "Transformers: Age of Extinction" director was spotted at Parliament Sept. 9 with cast members Nicola Peltz and Jack Reynor and Sept. 13, the same night the Bulls' Jimmy Butler celebrated his birthday there.
Bay returned to Parliament Thursday and was spotted there again Saturday following his dinner with Mark Wahlberg at Sunda (Peltz also happened to visit Sunda Saturday).
What about Friday?
Bay hung out at Paris Club's upstairs club, Studio Paris, where Kaskade put on a surprise DJ set. As for Sunday, Bay had drinks at Public House.


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A cunning vampire overlord, a murderous meth maker and an oil baron carrying a Texas-size grudge: In a summer TV schedule stuffed with bold, brash characters, Mayor Tom Kane vanquishes all pretenders.
He's the biggest, the boldest. He is the "Boss."
"Arguably, yes," Kelsey Grammer, who plays the Chicago mayor in the Starz political drama, said with a chuckle during a recent conversation. "Tom got pretty explosive at times. It seemed to fuel a reality about him. That he is just that big, interesting, tortured, conflicted and complex. He's a wonderful character. ... He's taken a wild ride."
Grammer's bravura performance earned him a best actor Golden Globe in January, a surprise after the series faced steadily declining ratings each week and mixed reviews for its highly charged style. Before the series debuted, Starz renewed "Boss" for a second season, which adds two more episodes for a total of 10 and begins at 8 p.m. Aug. 17.
Grammer, who also serves as a producer, and new executive producer Dee Johnson promise the series doesn't back away from the operatic tone set in the freshman season. Like Kane himself, "Boss," which is loosely based on Shakespeare's "King Lear," is "big, dramatic and epic," he said.
"That's the scale of the piece that we chose to do," Grammer said. "We wanted to do something akin to tragedy."
The first season delivered plenty of tragic, epic storytelling, ending with Kane sprawled on the floor in the grips of a seizure caused by the degenerative neurological disorder that he knows will eventually kill him.
Johnson, who joined the series this season as co-showrunner with "Boss" creator Farhad Safinia, said the "unique tone" of the show was part of the appeal for her. The veteran producer of such dramas as "The Good Wife,""Army Wives,""Southland"and "ER" believes the larger-than-life nature of "Boss" fits the world of politics because truth is often stranger than fiction.
"Look at history and you'll find outrageous, overt and covert methods of domination have always been used by rulers of one sort or another. And the difference between kings, dictators and powerful politicians has often been only a matter of degrees," she said. "This notion is taken to an extreme with Mayor Tom Kane, but because our story is set in present times and within a familiar governmental system, the things that happen—violent, sexual and otherwise—feel very much within the realm of possibility."
In the new season, currently filming in Chicago, Kane will struggle with the psychological effects of all those pills he's been popping while fighting to keep a firm grip on the city and trying to repair his legacy. After chucking almost everyone from his inner circle last season—including senior adviser Ezra Stone (Martin Donovan) and chief of staff Kitty O'Neill (Kathleen Robertson)—Kane has surrounded himself with new staff members whom he doesn't quite trust.
"Some of what happens in this season is a fallout from that," Grammer said. "He's unaccustomed to have to explain to people what he needs from them, so he's a little quick tempered in the beginning of this season, of course, with some of his new aides.
"We've got some terrific people that have joined the cast this year."
Jonathan Groff comes on board as Ian Todd, Kane's new adviser with a secret of his own. Sanaa Lathan plays Mona Fredericks, chief of staff to one of Kane's many political rivals. Rapper T.I., Grammer said, is "quite engaging" as an ambitious former gang member with sights on City Hall. Returning cast members include Robertson, Connie Nielsen, Hannah Ware, Jeff Hephner, Troy Garity and Rotimi, who are joined by a who's who of Chicago theater actors making guest appearances.
Chicago itself remains a chief player in "Boss." The series calls Cinespace Chicago Film Studios on the Southwest Side its home base, but films all over the city.
"It's a new day in the best city in the world," Grammer, as Kane, said during a May 2 location shoot near Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park. In the scene for the season's fourth episode, Kane ends his daily jog with an impromptu press conference to talk about a shocking event that rocks the mayor's office and the city.
According to Grammer, he and Safinia couldn't imagine any other setting than Chicago because of its political history and its unique swagger.
"We chose Chicago because it is already the City of the Big Shoulders," Grammer said. "It has that kind of personality where a single man can actually sort of be at the helm and keep his hands on the reins for long periods of time and can have his image reflected in the city itself."
Kane's ability to run the government will be sorely tested in the new season. As Julie Hebert, writer of the fourth episode, said in Grant Park, Kane has to "find new ways to get people to do his bidding."
That no doubt could involve bribery, betrayal, backroom deals, not to mention threats of bodily harm and yes, even murder. It makes you wonder if there is anything Kane wouldn't do to keep power.
"Probably, but we haven't found out yet," Grammer said, again with a laugh. "He is a political animal first, a survivor. He'll find a way to do that no matter what."