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Joseph J. Woods
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12th IA. Cavalry
The following information was provided by Ben F. Woods, Jf. (Joseph J. Woods was his Great Grandfathers brother):
Life of Colonel Joseph Jackson Woods
By: Major D. W. Reed, Twelfth Iowa
Colonel Joseph Jackson Woods was born January 11, 1823, on a farm in Brown County, Ohio. His ancestors came from Ireland but were not of the Irish race. Some of them were in Londonberry during the famous siege of that place in 1689. His grandfather, James Woods, came to America in 1773 and settled in Pennsylvania, where the father of the subject of this sketch, Samuel Woods, was born in the same year 1773. James Woods engaged during a part of the Revolution in furnishing supplies to the army.
The mother of Joseph J. Woods was born in Ireland in 1785, and came to America at the age of six or seven years; her maiden name was Richey. Joseph was the youngest son that arrived at mature age of a numerous family; his father being at the time of his birth fifty years old, and having been in his prime of more than average ability among the farming class to which he belonged, but while Joseph was yet young his father became a physical, financial, and mental wreck, so that at the age of ten years, Joseph was thrown on the world to succeed by his own resources.
He went with his older brother, John, just then married, to Rush County, Indiana, where they settled in a dense forest. He remained in Indiana two years and then returned to Ohio and lived with relatives until he was fourteen years old when he was apprenticed to Joseph Parish (late secretary to President Grant, to sign land patents) in Felicity, Clermont County, Ohio, to learn the saddlers trade.
In his early boyhood, while at school, which was but a small part of the time, he learned rapidly being advance of other children his age. He never attended the public school after his thirteenth year.
He served five years' apprenticeship with Mr. Parish, working for his board and clothing, and became very proficient in the trade. Working in the winter season until 9 o'clock p. m. five nights a week, he had but little time for mental culture, but fortunately his cousin, Dr. Allen Woods, about this time married a Miss Whipple of Vermont, a lady of culture, who, becoming interested in young Woods, proposed to become his private tutor.
Under this arrangement, by improving every spare moment, he completed a course in arithmetic, English grammar, geography, and obtained a fair knowledge of history from books kindly loaned from the library of Dr. J. M. Woods. At the expiration of his apprenticeship, the Rev. Irvine, Presbyterian minister and graduate of Ohio State University, informed young Woods that as he was about to review his Latin and Greek studies, he would willingly take a pupil and give instructions in those branches free of charge, as a more thorough method of making his review. Under this arrangement young Woods pursued his studies seven months, working mornings and evenings in the saddler's shop to pay his board.
The first Methodist College established in America was located at Augusta, Kentucky, seven miles from Felicity, Ohio. It was under the joint patronage of the Ohio and Kentucky conference of the Methodist Episcopal church, each conference being entitled to keep at college a certain number of students free of tuition, these to be selected by the presiding elders of the various districts from worthy young men of limited means.
The Rev. W. N. Roper, presiding elder over the district, gave young Woods the appointment and he entered the freshman class in that institution the same year. Although free tuition was provided , he found it difficult to provide for board and clothing and books, therefore by advise of Dr. Woods, he applied for an appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point to take the place of U. S. Grant who would graduate the following June. His principle recommendations were from Hon. Alonzo Knowles, the leading Democratic politician at Felicity, Ohio, and Jesse R. Grant, Whig, then of Bethel, Ohio. There were several competitors for the appointment and Dr. Doan, member of Congress, declined to make a selection but sent the papers to the war department where the appointment was given to Woods and he entered the academy in June 1843.
Seventy-five were appointed to this class; thirty-eight graduated in it in 1847, Woods standing No. 3 in his class. During the last year at West Point he was assistant professor as well as student. July 1, 1847 he received his appointment as second lieutenant, in First Regiment United States Artillery.
The war with Mexico was in its height and he was ordered to New York Harbor to drill and organize recruits for the war, where he remained until October 10th, when out of these recruits companies L and M, First Artillery, were organized and Lieutenant Woods was ordered to proceed with these companies to Vera Cruz, Mexico, and join his company, C, to which he had been assigned, in Northern Mexico.
The command sailed from New York, October 10th, on the ship "Empire." The weather was boisterous and after four days of invisible sun the ship ran upon a coral reef–entirely covered by water–breaking a large hole in the vessel, when she settled down and broke in two. They were by captains reckoning, fifty miles from shore, but upon partially clearing off, they perceived a small uninhabited island called Fowl Key about one half mile distant and daylight brought to view Abaco, the largest of the Bahama group, at a distance of about five miles. Wreckers came to the assistance of the ship and about 10 o'clock a. m., they landed the soldiers on Fowl Key where they remained one week.
Vessels were then procured to take part of the command to Charleston, South Carolina. The balance with Lieutenant Woods was taken to Nassau, new Providence, since famous as the rendezvous for rebel cruisers. Remaining here eight days, he then in company with Lieutenant Morris, sailed for Charleston where they remained at Fort Moultrie until December 25, 1847, when they again sailed for Vera Cruz in the ship "Republic" sent out from New York for that purpose.
On January 1, 1848, as they were entering the port of Vera Cruz, a terrible "Norther" struck the vessel carrying them out to sea. They finally landed January 5th and found that a majority of the regiment to which the command was assigned was on garrison duty in the city, but Company C, to which Lieutenant Woods had been assigned was in northern Mexico. Woods was therefore transfered to Company M, and assigned to duty with the regiment at Vera Cruz. In May he had yellow fever and was very sick. About August 1, 1848, peace having been declared, Vera Cruz was evacuated and our troops immediately embarked for New York, companies L and M taking passage on the screw propeller "Massachusetts."
In October, 1848, Woods was promoted to first lieutenant, and November 10, 1848, embarked on board the "Massachusetts" with companies L and M for Oregon to quell disturbance recently arisen there, in which Dr. Whitman and a number of missionaries had been murdered.
The expedition was under the command of Brevet Major Hathaway, and Lieutenant Woods was a quartermaster and commissary. These were the first United States troops ever in Oregon. On the passage, about January 1st, the ship was put into port at Rio Janeiro, Brazil, and remained several days, giving the officers the opportunity of inspecting the city. Imperial Gardens, where all tropical fruits were growing, the foundries, and other places of interest. Lieutenant Woods was taken through the convent of the monks of St. Bernardine and was present at the Imperial Chapel when the Emperor and Empress partook of midnight mass, the going out of the year 1848.
Sailing out of Rio Janeiro they passed the Falkland Islands and entered the Straits of Magellan, with Patagonia on the right and Terra Del Fuego on the left, and were one week in the straights sailing only by daylight and such distances as would insure good harbors by night. There were two convict settlements on the straights and some Indians. The officers enjoyed frequent rambles on shore. At Valparaiso, Chili, they were shown specimens of gold recently taken from newly discovered gold mines in California.
The next point made was the Sandwich Islands, where they arrived in fifty-two days and remained eight days. They were constantly feted by the king as theirs was the first steamer ever seen by him. The officers gave the king and queen an excursion on board the steamer accompied by the royal retinue. The expedition reached the mouth of the Columbia River May 9, 1849–six months out of New York and having sailed twenty-two thousand miles–they proceeded up the river ninety miles to Fort Vancouver, the headquarters of the Hudson Bay Company, situated on the north bank of the Columbia River–what is now Washington. Here Company L, to which Woods now belonged landed, and Company M was ordered to Puget Sound.
In the spring of 1850 Lieutenant Woods with Company L was removed to Astoria near the mouth of the river and from this point Lieutenant Woods with two white men and two Indians attempted to find a practicable wagon road from Astoria to the plains across the coast range of mountains. They found the task more difficult than they anticipated and the party came near starving to death, living for some time on such provisions as they could find in the woods upon the mountains.
At another time Lieutenant Woods went in a row boat with the collector of the post of Astoria and a detail of men in the evening to seize a ship for violating the revenue laws. They ran along side the ship as she lay at anchor near the mouth of the river. The collector tried to climb the ladder hanging over the side but failed, when Lieutenant Woods and one man mounted the ladders and reached the deck when the ropes were cut by the ship's crew, the ladder fell into the collectors boat and he pulled for shore leaving the lieutenant on board but calling back to him that he would come for him in the morning.
The ship hoisted anchor and immediately put to sea. The collector secured a pilot boat armed with a cannon and gave chase, but after a few hours' pursuit and firing a few shots, the pilot boat gave up chase. After a tedious run the ship put into a recently discovered bay in the northern part of California, called Humboldt Bay, where several vessels were loading with timber for San Francisco. On one of these the lieutenant secured passage to San Francisco, and from there he secured passage to Astoria where he arrived after an involuntary absence of six weeks.
In April 1851, Lieutenant Woods was ordered with a detachment of men to the Dalles of the Columbia, east of the Cascade Range, where in the heart of Indian country he commanded a small post for eighteen months, the only military post at the time and he the only commissioned officer between the Cascade Mountains and Fort Laramie.
In September 1852, he returned to Fort Vancouver, which had now become a large post and headquarters for the Fourth United States Infantry, and at which place was then stationed several men since famous in history, among them Ulysses S. Grant. In February 1853, Lieutenant Woods received orders to report to the superintendent of the recruiting service at New York City. He sailed February 10th, and reached his destination via San Francisco and Panama.
In Jun 1853, he received leave of absence and visited Iowa and bought land in Clinton and Jackson counties. October 15, 1853, he resigned his commission and removed to his lands in Iowa and in September, 1856, married Miss Kezia Hight in Jones county, Iowa. He engaged in farming in Jackson County, Iowa, until the rebellion broke out, when he tendered his services to the Governor of Iowa and was commissioned Colonel of the 12th Iowa Infantry, Volunteers, October 23, 1861, and ordered to take immediate charge of the regiment then organizing at Camp Union, Dubuque, Iowa.
The regiment was mustered into the United States service by Captain Washington, Thirteenth United States Infantry, November 25, 1861, and on the 28th day of the same month broke camp at Dubuque and proceeded by rail to St. Louis, Missouri, where they arrived on the 30th and went immediately into camp of instruction at Benton Barracks. In January, 1862, the regiment was armed with Enfield rifles and fully equipped for the field.
January 27, 1862, Colonel Woods received orders to report his regiment to General Grant at Cairo, Illinois, where they arrived January 29, and were immediately embarked on board a steamer for Smithland, Kentucky, at the mouth of the Cumberland River, where the regiment established their first camp in the field, January 31, 1862. On the morning of February 5th, orders were received to embark on a steamer and join expedition fitting out for Tennessee River.
Arriving at Paducah, the regiment was assigned to Cook's Brigade and to C. F. Smith's division, and on the morning of February 6, landed four miles below Fort Henry, and took up a line of march to gain a position in the rear of the fort, but while floundering through the muddy swamps and almost impassable streams, the gunboats made the attack, drove the enemy from the works and captured the fort, most of the garrison escaping before the infantry reached their position in the rear.
February 12th, the command marched to Fort Donelson and were formed in line of battle, February 13th, on the extreme left, when they participated in the battle of the 13th, 14th and 15th, and followed the Second Iowa Infantry in their charge upon the works.
Colonel Woods in his official report says: About 2 o'clock p. m. of the 15th, the Twelfth Iowa, Fiftieth Illinois, and Birge's sharpshooters were ordered to make a faint attack to draw the enemy's fire. The men went cheerfully to the work and kept up a warm fire on the enemy while Colonel Lauman's brigade on our left advanced on the enemy and got possession of his outer works and hoisted thereon the American flag, when we were ordered to his support and moved rapidly by the left flank, charged over the fallen timber, while a galling fire of grape from the enemy was pouring in on us. On reaching the breastworks some confusion was caused by the retreat of a portion of Colonel Lauman's brigade, who having exhausted their ammunition, were compelled to fall back. By some exertion our men were rallied and opened a warm fire on the enemy which they returned from a battery on our right and musketry in front. In this cross fire we fought the enemy for two hours, advancing upon them to a deep ravine inside the works. Colonel Cook, who was commanding the brigade, in his report makes mention of Colonel Woods as deserving commendation for his gallant and efficient service.
At nightfall the regiment was withdrawn to the outer works of the enemy, where they remained through the night. Early in the morning of the 16th we were formed in a line to renew the battle, when a white flag appearing, the surrender was announced, and the regiment marched into the fort. With the exception of the Second Iowa Infantry, no troops were entitled to more credit for the capture of this stronghold than the Twelfth Iowa Infantry, and it being their first engagement, their steadiness and coolness was largely due to these qualities so prominent and marked in their commanding officer. The regiment was given quarters in log barracks occupied by rebels before the surrender, and remained in camp until March 12, 1862.
While at Fort Donelson, the regiment was visited by Samuel J. Kirkwood, governor of Iowa, and upon his return to Iowa he wrote to Colonel Woods as follows:
"Des Moines, Iowa, March 22, 1862.
"Dear Colonel Woods: Please apologize to your officers and men for not calling upon them again before I left Donelson. When at General Hurlbert's headquarters the steamboat "Conestoga" came down and the officer in command politely offered passage in his boat which he said would leave in forty minutes, so we had only time to get our troops on board. Please explain this and express my regret that I could not have spent some time with you.
"The Iowa troops made themselves and our state a glorious name. The Second Iowa had the best chance for the honors at Donelson, but the Seventh, Twelfth and Fourteenth did nobly. Dr. Hughs, surgeon general of Iowa, has a brother in the brigade with your regiment. He says he has just received a letter from his brother, who writes that the Twelfth Iowa is a splendid regiment and fought gallantly at Donelson. Please write me when convenient. Let me advise you to care for your health. I was much pleased to see on my visit to your camp, that you were having it cleaned up nicely. Yours was the only regiment that was doing this. With many wishes for your health and success, I am yours truly,
"Samuel J. Kirkwood"
Resolutions as follows were adopted by the legislature of Iowa:
Joint Resolution.
Resolved by the senate and house of representatives of the State of Iowa. First. That in the name of the whole people of the state, we thank the Iowa troops for their undaunted bravery and gallant conduct in the recent fight at Fort Donelson in which the post of honor they nobly sustained their own brilliant fame and won fresh and unfading laurels for the state. Second. That a copy of this resolution be forwarded of each of the Iowa regiments engaged in the battle of Fort Donelson.
Rush Clark,
Speaker House of Representatives
John R. Needham,
President of the Senate
Approved February 19, 1862,
Samuel J. Kirkwood.
State of Iowa, ss
I, Elijah Sells, Secretary of State, hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy from the original enrolled resolution on file in my office. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the great seal of the State of Iowa. Done at Des Moines this 20th day of February, 1862.
Elijah Sells.
To Colonel Woods.
March 12, 1862, the command was reorganized and the Second, Seventh, Twelfth and Fourteenth Iowa infantries designated as the First Brigade, commanded by Colonel Tuttle of the Second Iowa, and assigned to Second division, commanded by General C. F. Smith.
Leaving Fort Donelson the division marched to Metal Landing on the Tennessee River and embarked on steamer for Pittsburgh Landing, where they established camp March 21, 1862, on the extreme right of Union line, near the river below the landing.
Early on the morning of April 6th, Colonel Woods formed his regiment on the parade ground and soon after, under the direction of brigade commander, moved to a position assigned to him in line of battle, occupying the left center of Tuttle's Brigade, forming the extreme left of W. H. L. Wallace's division, Fourteenth Iowa, next the left of Twelfth Iowa, formed the extreme left of its division and rested on the main road from the landing to Corinth.
The Twelfth Iowa was formed just behind the brow of a slight ridge, an open field in front of its right, a thick undergrowth in front of its left; in this position the troops were reviewed by General Grant, about 10 o'clock a. m., and were directed by him to hold the position at all hazards, and in this exposed position, across the Corinth road, the left brigade of W. H. L. Wallace's division, and right of Prentiss' division did sustain itself, not once being removed from its position, although repeatedly charged by the enemy until about 5:30 o'clock p. m. The persistent, desperate fighting done by these troops at this key of the position, delayed the whole Rebel army and saved the Federal army from being driven into the Tennessee River.
All the prominent confederate officers mention the fighting at this place. General Ruggles, commanding a division of Bragg's army, says, "I ordered my staff officers to bring forward all of the field guns that could be collected from the left, which resulted in the concentration of ten batteries and one section as follows: (enumerates them), concentrating their fire enfilading Prentiss' division on right flank, at this moment Second brigade and the Cresent Regiment pressed forward and cut off a considerable number of the enemy consisting of Prentiss" division, who were surrendered to the Cresent Regiment.
General Polk, commanding army corps, says: "About 5 o'clock p. m., my line attacked the enemy's troops–the last that were left on the field. The attack was made in front and flank. The resistance was sharp and proved to be the commands of Generals Prentiss and W. H. L. Wallace. The latter was killed by troops of General Bragg, who was pressing him at the same time on his right."
Colonel Head, Seventeenth Louisiana Volunteers, says: "Between 1 and 2 o'clock on Sunday, we had carried all the enemy's camps except Prentiss'. At this point the enemy made a determined stand and fro two hours success at that point seemed doubtful. I was ordered by General Ruggles to immediately bring up all the artillery and concentrate it upon this point. Assisted by the artillery fire the infantry succeeded in carrying the position and capturing General Prentiss and about two thousand men."
General Gibbons, commanding brigade, admits that his brigade was repulsed four different times and because he felt sensitive over the matter of official reports, asked a court of inquiry. Several other officers admit their repulse and the complete demoralization of their forces at this point and so great was the slaughter of the enemy that they gave to that point of the line immediately in front of the Twelfth, Fourteenth and Eighth Iowa the title or name of "Hornets' Nest."
About 5:30 O'clock, General Wallace having been mortally wounded , General Tuttle succeeded to the command of the division, McClerand's division on our right and Hurlbert's on the left having fallen back to a new position near the river, Tuttle gave orders for his division to fall back, and the order was communicated to all regiments except the Twelfth and Fourteenth Iowa and they were safely conducted to the rear, but the aide sent to these regiments was killed before reaching them, General Tuttle claims, and they were left fighting the enemy in front until the enemy rushed around their flank exposed by withdrawal balance of division formed in the rear. Having just repulsed a desperate charge in front, the regiment was startled by the order given by Colonel Woods with no more excitement than when on parade. "Twelfth Iowa; about face; commence firing," when they beheld a full and perfect line of Grey formed in their rear. Delivering a few vollies into the face of this new enemy which broke their ranks, a charge was ordered.
Colonel Woods at the head of the regiment succeeded in cutting his way through the first line of enemy and arrived in the camp of the 3rd Iowa, near General Hurlbert's headquarters where they encountered another line of the enemy drawn up in order across the line of retreat. Here, hemmed in by a perfect wall of fire, Colonel Woods was twice wounded in quick succession and dismounted.
Command of regiment then devolved to Captain Edgerton, who finding it impossible to cut his way out, surrendered the remnant of the regiment prisoners of war. At the same time there was surrendered the Fourteenth Iowa of Wallace's division, and the Eighth Iowa and Fifty-eighth Illinois of Prentiss's division; in all about two thousand men. General Prentiss, was present at the time, and taken prisoner with the rest, speaks in the highest terms in the conduct of Colonel Woods and his regiment in the field and says that to the persistent fighting of these four regiments, holding their grounds against such fearful odds, is due to the failure of Beauregard to drive our forces into the Tennessee River.
General Tuttle in his official report says: "On the morning of the 6th I proceeded my brigade, consisting of the Second, Seventh, Twelfth and Fourteenth Iowa Infantry, under direction of W. H. L. Wallace, and formed line on extreme left of his division. We had been in line but a few moments when the enemy made his appearance and attacked my left wing, Twelfth and Fourteenth Iowa, who gallantly stood their ground and compelled the assailants to retire in confusion. They again formed under cover of a battery and renewed the attack upon my whole line but were repulsed as before. A third and fourth time they dashed upon us but were each time baffled and completely routed.
We held our position about six hours, when it became evident that the forces on each side of us had given away, so as to give the enemy an opportunity of turning both of our flanks. At this critical moment General Wallace gave orders for my brigade to retire which was done in good order. The Second and Seventh retired through a severe fire from both flanks, while the Twelfth and Fourteenth, who were delayed by their endeavor to save a battery, were completely surrounded and compelled to surrender. Colonel Woods of the Twelfth Iowa particularly distinguished himself, was twice wounded and when the enemy was driven back on Monday he was captured."
Colonel Woods lay on the field wounded and was assaulted by some Texas troops with evident design of taking his life, but just at that moment he was recognized by General Hardee, with whom he had been acquainted at West Point, who gave him a special guard, and permit to Woods' orderly to remain with him.
Soon after the surrender our gunboats commenced throwing shells into that vicinity, driving all the rebel troops from the field. None of the wounded were removed or cared for, but lay upon the field exposed to our shells and a severe rain storm all night. When our forces advanced Monday mourning, Colonel Woods was recaptured, wounds dressed, and a few days after he was sent north where he was detailed on recruiting service and remained on duty in the State of Iowa until about January 1, 1863. The men of his regiment who were captured at Shiloh, having been exchanged, he was ordered to Benton Barracks, St. Louis, Missouri, to reorganize his regiment, and soon after he was sent to Rolla, Missouri, where he remained a short time and then returned to St. Louis.
April 9, 1863, he embarked his regiment on board steamer under orders to join forces operating near Vicksburg, Mississippi.
He reported to General Grant at Duckport, Louisiana, April 14th at once was assigned to the command of the Third Brigade composed of the Eighth, Twelfth, and Thirty-Fifth Iowa infantries, Third Division, Fifteenth Army Corps. Heavy details were made from the brigade daily for guard and also work on the canal.
May 1st, Colonel Mathias of the Fifth Iowa was assigned to command, and Colonel Woods returned to command his regiment and May 2, 1863, left Duckport, Louisiana, with his regiment and marched via Richmond, Louisiana, to Grand Gulf, thence to Jackson, Mississippi, where the Twelfth Iowa was engaged on the 14th in the battle of Jackson, Mississippi, on extreme right of the line. Companies B and C on the skirmish line were among the first troops inside the rebel works, and took possession of the rebel camp with all of its equipage complete and diner ready to be eaten.
The regiment remained in Jackson one and a half days, employed first day in destroying railroad running north, and forenoon of the 16th in destroying rebel camps and other property. At 12 o'clock orders were received to reinforce the other corps of the army near Champion Hill as speedily as possible.
Leaving Jackson, the regiment marched with scarcely a halt to near Champion Hill where they arrived about 2 o'clock in the morning of the 17th, and after a rest of two or three hours marched north to a position on extreme right of Grants line and at night crossed Black River at Bridgeport. On the 18th the Fifteenth Corps with First Division in advance, took the road at Walnut Hills, pressing the corps between the rebels in Vicksburg and those at Yazoo River until the head of the column reached the Mississippi above Vicksburg, and the left rested on Jackson road. On the 19th the Third Brigade was sent to Yazoo River and took possession of the forts there, and opened communication with our fleet and after dismantling the fort, the brigade returned to position in line investing Vicksburg, and participated as reserve in the assaults made upon the works on the 19th and 2nd of May.
About June 1st, Colonel Woods was again assigned to command the brigade, which had gained an advance position in the line of approaches, and furnished daily heavy details for guard and for work in the trenches. Nearly every night the whole brigade was called into line by some alarm on the picket post.
June 22d, the brigade was relieved from its place in front line and with the remainder of the Fifteenth Corps sent back to Black River to guard the rear from an attack by Johnson; very heavy guard and patrol duty was kept up then until July 4th. Vicksburg surrendered and Sherman moved immediately upon Johnson, forcing a crossing of Black River the same day, and pushing Johnson back until he reached Jackson, Mississippi, which had been again strongly fortified. Sherman invested the place July 10th, and commenced a regular siege.
On July 15th, General Tuttle reported sick and Colonel Woods was assigned to command of the division, and next day moved his division to the right and relieved General Osterhan's division from its place on the advance line.
On the 17th the rebels evacuated Jackson and burned the bridge over Pearl River, planting torpedo's in the approaches to the bridge and ferry. On the 19th, the Third Brigade, Third Division, Fifteenth Corps with some other troops, including cavalry and artillery, pursued the enemy to Brandon, Mississippi, driving them through the town and capturing considerable rebel property stored in the railroad depot and warehouses which were all destroyed, and the next day the troops returned to Jackson, and a few days thereafter evacuated Jackson and fell behind Black River and went into camp July 25, 1863. Colonel Woods commanded the division until sometime in October, when General Asboth was assigned to the command and Colonel Woods returned to the command of the brigade.
November 7th the division embarked for Memphis, Tennessee, and the Third Brigade was assigned to duty guarding the railroad from Lagrange to Corinth, each regiment at a different post. Frequent skirmishes were had with the enemy and one severe engagement lasting nearly all day, brought on by the enemy in force attempting to destroy the railroad.
The Twelfth Iowa, stationed at Chewalla, reenlisted December 25, 1863. January 29, 1864, the brigade was ordered to Vicksburg and were on duty at Black River one month, while Sherman's expedition was out of Meridian, Mississippi. Upon the return of said expedition, the non-veterans of the brigade were sent on an expedition up the Red River, the veterans ordered home on furlough. Reaching Davenport March 22nd, they were furloughed thirty days, at expiration of which time they returned to Davenport March 22d, and were assigned to the Third Brigade, Colonel Woods commanding; First Division, General J. A. Mower commanding; Sixteenth Army Corps, General A. J. Smith commanding. During the summer this command made two expeditions into the interior and July 13th, 14th and 15th, fought the battle of Tupelo, Mississippi, the Third Brigade doing most of the fighting and with their commander received great credit for their efficient service.
September 1st, the division embarked on steamer from Memphis and proceeded to Duvall's Bluffs, Arkansas, and marched thence north in pursuit of Price, who had crossed the Arkansas River and started on a trip through Missouri.
The command marched to Cape Girardeau, Missouri, three hundred and thirty six mile in seventeen days; from Cape Girardeau to St. Louis in a steamboat where they arrived October 8, 1864. General Mower was transfered to General Sherman's command at Atlanta, and Colonel Woods assigned to command of division and proceeded on steamer to Jefferson City, Missouri, arriving October 17th, and marched in pursuit of Price to Kansas City, thence south to Harrisonville, Missouri, keeping within sound of his guns but not succeeding in bringing him to battle. His command having been completely broken up, the infantry was ordered back to St. Louis, October 30th, marching via Sedalia and Jefferson City.
At Sedalia, Missouri, the troops were met by General McArthur, who had been assigned to command of division, and Colonel Woods returned to command of brigade, and through storms of snow and rain and fording streams filled with floating ice, marched his command back to St. Louis where they arrived November 15th, his brigade having marched within the last thirty days five hundred and forty three miles–within the last sixty days eight hundred and seventy-nine miles, and since June 16th, one thousand four hundred and nine miles.
At St. Louis, having served more than his full term of enlistment, Colonel Woods was mustered out of service, acceptably and with honor to himself and to the service.
Colonel Woods had a slender, stooping form, brown hair, light complexion, and mild blue eyes. He spoke slowly and kindly, and was accustomed to give his commands with great coolness and deliberation, never under the hottest fire varying in the least the modulation or deliberation of his orders.
His "Fall in, Twelfth Iowa!" on the 6th of April, 1862, or at time of a night alarm during the siege of Vicksburg, was heard by his men above every other sound, and always in the same tone as when on parade or review.
He had none of the style or austere manners of the regular army officers, and while very familiar and easy of approach by his subordinates, was a good disciplinarian and the men soon learned that he possessed great worth as a commanding officer, and while personally of the bravest and willing to lead his regiment to the severest contest, yet devoid of all rashness that would sacrifice his men without good reason.
His service richly merited recognition at Washington that he never received, but with him modestly blocked the wheels of promotion, and I doubt not it would be impossible to find any of his superior officers who would say that Colonel Woods ever sought promotion at their hands in any way but a faithful and earnest discharge of his duties in whatever command he was placed. His muster out was deeply regretted by all his old comrades, and especially by the men whom he had so often led and who had learned to appreciate the quiet but brave and generous Colonel Woods.
Upon his return home he removed from the farm in Maquoketa, where in company with C. F. McCarron, he purchased the "Maquoketa Excelsior," of which he became editor.
In the fall of 1867 he sold his interest in said paper and moved upon his farm in South Fork township, but in the next year returned to Maquoketa, and McCarron having failed to make payments on the paper and being involved in other losses where Woods was his security, he had to pay the loss. Woods again took control of the paper and published it until May, 1869, when he removed to Kansas.
In 1871 he was on the board of visitors at West Point, appointed by General Grant, and the same fall was one of three commissioners appointed by the Secretary of the Interior to appraise the Cherokee mutual lands in Indian Territory, west of the 96th meridian, and was also appointed the same fall, receiver of Humboldt land district, but declined the appointment. The same fall he was elected to the Kansas legislature, which convened in January, 1872. In March he was appointed one of the regents of the State University, He was a member of the Kansas legislature in 1875, and chairman of the committee on ways and means.
William Cutler wrote the following about this gentleman:
COL. J. J. WOODS, farmer and stock raiser, Section 8, Township 32, Range 21, P. O. Montana, came to Labette County, Kansas, June 11, 1869, and purchased his present farm which now consists of 760 acres of very fine improved land. He was born in Brown County, Ohio, January 11, 1823, is a son of Samuel and Allia Richey Woods, the father a native of Washington County, Pa., and the mother of Ireland, and when quite small came to America. They were married in Clermont County, Ohio, and settled on a farm, having a family of twelve children. J. J., eleven years of age, with a brother, went to Rush County, Ind., and remained two years, and then returned to Brown County, Ohio, and learned the saddler's and harness trade. When twenty years of age, he entered the Augusta College of Kentucky and after five months, received an appointment to West Point. He graduated there in the class of 1847, and was appointed Second Lieutenant in First Regiment Artillery, U. S. A., and did service in the Mexican war, August, 1848. He returned to the states and was promoted to First Lieutenant November 10, 1848, and assigned to the Pacific coast, remaining there until 1853, then returned to New York and resigned his commission. In the fall of 1853 he went to Jackson County, Iowa and engaged in farming. September 18, 1856, he married Miss K. C. Hight, a native of Defiance County, Ohio, born April 5, 1840. They have five children – Oscar E., born October 2, 1857; Lillia A., born December 23, 1859. Clara E., born October 8, 1868; Nellie E., born February 10, 1877; and Jennie L., born June 28, 1880. Lost two children. October, 1861, he received a Colonel's commission of the Twelfth Regiment Iowa Volunteer Company, and did active service for three years. He was many times in command of a brigade, participating in the engagements of Fort Henry, Donelson, Vicksburg and Shiloh, where he received two wounds. During 1864, he participated in the long and tedious marches through Missouri after General Sterling Price. After the command he returned to St. Louis, and was mustered out November 26, 1864 and returned to Iowa. In 1865, Mr. Woods became editor of the Maquoketa, Iowa, Excelsior, and continued to edit it with a short intermission, until he removed to Kansas. In 1871 he was appointed by the Secretary of the Interior, one of a commission of three to appraise the Cherokee lands west of the 96? degree in the Indian Territory, and in the same year was also one of the committee of seven, sent to West Point by General U. S. Grant. In 1872, was elected State Representative from Labette County, Kansas, and again in 1875, being Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, and before the close of the legislative session of 1872, was appointed a Regent of the Kansas State University. He has filled many public offices in Kansas having been Notary Public some twelve years and is one of Labette's most representative men.
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Death of Col. J. J. Woods
Col. J. J. Woods died at his residence in Montana township, of hemorage of the kidneys at the age of 66 years Friday morning, after an illness of ten days. Col. Woods was an old settler of this county, a substantial and highly respected citizen, and his death will be deplored throughout the entire county, his acquaintance extending into every township. He was a graduate of West Point, graduating in 1846, and was from the same congressional district from which Ulysses S. Grant went to West Point, the colonel being the next cadet chosen after Grant. After he graduated he was commissioned to a regiment in the Mexican war as a lieutenant and was placed in charge of the citadel near the city of Veracruz. After peace was declared he turned over the citadel to the Mexican authorities. At the breaking out of the rebellion he recruited the 12th Iowa infantry, of which he was made colonel. He was wounded twice at the battle of Shiloh and was taken prisoner alone with his regiment and held over night, but was recaptured the next morning by the Union forces and sent home, and as soon as his wounds would permit he recruited men for the war until his regiment was exchanged, when he again took command of it and fought, many a hard battle until the close of the war. He was twice appointed by President Grant to the office of inspector at West Point. He removed from Iowa to Kansas in May, 1869 and settled on the farm in Montana township, this county, where he died, and which is now occupied by his family, consisting of a wife and grown children. He was a staunch Republican, twice represented his district in the legislature, and was always prominent in politics. The remains were interred in the G. A. R. lot at Oakwood cemetery at 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon, the G. A. R. of this city forming in procession at their hall on Forest avenue and marching to the junction of the Johnson avenue road and the road leading to the cemetery, where they met and escorted the remains to the cemetery.


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Thanks to Tac for the first video!!!
Thanks to Tac for the first video!!!
*More Survival Ideas
For most people, purchasing enough food, water and supplies to get through a major disaster can be very difficult financially. The average person doesn't have a lot of extra cash to put toward such a big investment. If you're like most people, paying the bills and keeping a roof over your head is hard enough as it is.
Fortunately, there are things you can do to help save a little money to put toward your prepping needs and we'll discuss some of those things here. Every dollar you can save on household utilities, the grocery bill and so on can be put into your prepping.
Be a MacGyver and become a fix-it guru. Before sending that broken appliance to the garbage heap and replacing it with something new, try to fix it yourself. There are many web sites (www.fixya.com, http://www.instructables.com) that offer lots of how-to's for fixing everything from your laser printer to your espresso machine. In addition, you can find service manuals for many products on line at the manufacturer's web site.
Another thing you can do is call the manufacturer's customer service number. Often the company will guide you through troubleshooting steps or even send you free parts. I have found that this works especially well with plumbing issues.
Move fashion to the bottom of your priorities list. Choose function over fashion. This is difficult, I know. But think about the item you intend to purchase and how it is going to be used. A fancy, Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer may look great on your counter, but if you only cook the basics and bake only simple items, a $15 hand mixer may be all that you need. This same concept applies to lots of things: clothing, TVs, jewelry, you name it. Yes, this even applies to cars.
Do it yourself. Mow your own lawn, clean your own house, give yourself a manicure, wash your own dog. Now if you truly hate to do something, don't do it if you can afford to hire it out. Or better yet, trade a chore you detest with a chore that someone else dislikes. You both get the job done without spending a dime.
Take advantage of freebies. Use public beaches, parks and trail systems for recreational activities. Use your public library. Go online and download geographically specific recreational guides and even preparedness manuals from your state and county web sites. None of these are technically free because your taxes have paid for them, but they are free in the sense you have no additional out of pocket costs.
Speaking of libraries, have you checked yours out lately? Most libraries now have a robust collection of eBooks, audio books, audio book players, music CDs, DVDs and more. If you don't have a library with downloadable materials, there are many that will let you purchase an annual non-resident library card. You can do a web search or start here to find a library with a large collection of downloadable materials.
Get out of debt. This is obvious. Sure, you may have a mortgage payment and possibly a car payment. But credit card debt? I hope not, but, if you are saddled with credit card debt, come up with a one or two- year plan to pay them off then toss them in a drawer, never to see daylight again unless there is a dire emergency. The old mantra "use your credit card . . .it is the same as cash" simply does not work anymore. It never did.
Always Safe, Always Prepared
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Rachel Roy and Damon Dash's custody battle has been finalized, but it doesn't look good for the former Roc-a-Fella Records business partner.
Dash has lost sole and physical custody of his two daughters, 15-year-old Ava Dash and 6-year-old Tallulah Dash, to ex-wife Roy, according to court documents obtained by E! News. The fashion designer also successfully obtained a three-year restraining order against her ex, which also includes an order of protection for her daughters.
He won't be completely isolated from his kids, as the court has granted him supervised visits. But Jay-Z's former business partner probably didn't find out about the ruling until later because he didn't show up to the ruling.
Roy filed for divorce from Dash in 2009 after about four years of marriage. Since then, Roy has found herself in some hot water after she reportedly was the cause of the now-infamous 2014 Met Gala elevator brawl between Jay Z and Solange Knowles.


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The goal of accreditation is to ensure that education provided by institutions of higher education meets acceptable levels of quality.
Proper accreditation is also important for the acceptance and transfers of college credit, and is a prerequisite for many graduate programs.
In addition to all HFC programs receiving the highest level of accreditation, many of Henry Ford College's first-rate programs are accredited by the premier professional organizations in their field.
henry Ford Early College is located on Henry Ford College's Main campus located at 5101 Evergreen, Dearborn MI 48128 in the lower level of Bldg A.
High School classes begin at 7:35am – 1:55pm and the high school follows the Dearborn Public School calendar.
Summary of the School Year, by Grade Level
9th & 10th grade students attend classes at the high school Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri.
9th & 10th grade students are bused from HFEC to Henry Ford Health System (HFHS), 1 Ford Place on Wednesday's beginning the last week in October. (No homework will be given for days missed)
10th grade students must also attend Clinical Intensives (HFHS job shadowing) 2 days each semester in place of their Wednesday at the hospital, HFHS will place students within Wayne County to work with HFHS preceptors (Students must provide their own transportation)
10th grade students will take 2 college courses within the high school and 1 college course on Wednesday's at HFHS 1 Ford Place.
11th grade students attend high school between the hours of 7:35am – 10:30am, Monday – Friday. Students will choose days and times for their college classes based on what works for their family.
12th Year students will take college classes based on what days and times work for their family.
13th Year students will take college classes based on what days and times work for their family.
Students who reside within the Dearborn Public School District are eligible for DPS Transportation from their home high school. All others must provide their own transportation.
College Admission Requirements/EligibilityNote: Health Careers and Nursing applicants must meet special requirements, follow special procedures, and are subject to additional admission fees. Henry Ford Early College and/or Henry Ford College reserves the right to make changes as necessary, without notification.
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Jessica Alba gives birth
- Bang Showbiz
- 9 June 2008
Jessica Alba has given birth to a girl.
The 'Fantastic Four' actress - who was due to welcome her first child with husband Cash Warren in late May - arrived at Los Angeles' Cedars-Sinai Medical Center at 10pm on Friday night (06.06.08).
The couple's daughter Honor Marie Warren was born on Saturday (07.06.08), the actress' representative Brad Cafarelli has confirmed.
Cash - who was spotted on Friday taking birthing balls into hospital - was seen bringing food into the maternity ward, while Jessica's father was overheard saying, "She's beautiful".
The 27-year-old Hispanic actress recently said she was excited about welcoming her "brown baby" into the world, but has now explained the remark.
She said: "I mean - my dad is dark-skinned, Mexican, Cash's daddy is dark-skinned, African-American, and our moms are both white. So there's a 50-50 chance of our kid coming out dark or light. It would be nice if the daddies can see themselves in our baby!"
Jessica also revealed she has decked out the baby's nursery with some expensive ornaments, including a chandelier.
She added: "I got a really beauti-ful chandelier!"
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As severe weather season ramps up, many are looking to get prepared in case of disaster. But have you thought of everyone in your home?
A Canton dog breeder the Humane Society calls a puppy mill loses it federal license.
A woman in Washington state struggling with lupus has a special pet that she says gives her emotional support.
Special Independence Day sale gives you a chance to welcome a new family friend for just $17.76
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Ahoy, squirts! Quint here with today's Behind the Scenes Pic!
Before I finally head back home from this extended London outing, I wanted to make sure I got today's BTS pic posted. As you could probably tell from the headline, it is from Bride of Frankenstein, but it is the odd BTS shot that doesn't feature The Monster, The Bride or makeup legend Jack Pierce. Instead, it showcases the iconic town set on the Universal backlot from a bird's eye perspective.
I've stated before that I love these kinds of shots, the ones that pull way back and show the amount of most-often invisible labor that goes into your average film production. In this case, odds are you just believe you're in a beautiful gothic village and don't think about the hundreds if not thousands of man hours that went into building the fronts and erecting the facades.
Thanks once again to William Forsche for this great photo, which I believe comes from Mr. Karloff's personal collection.
If you have a behind the scenes shot you'd like to submit to this column, you can email me at email@example.com.
Tomorrow's pic actually brings us a look at the monster… but fair warning, he's a little crispy.
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text: Capital Group chairman dies Capital Group's chairman, James Rothenberg, died on Tuesday. The company announced in a statement the 69-year-old passed away due to a heart attack. "His intellect, passion and energy were a source of inspiration to all of us and to our more than 7,600 associates world-wide," the Capital Group Management Committee said. Rothenberg had served as vice chairman of the board and a portfolio manager of Growth Fund of America. He had recently completed 45 years with the company. His death was felt around the industry as Paul Schott Stevens, the president and chief executive of the mutual-fund industry trade group, Investment Company Institute, said in a statement Tuesday evening the organization was "deeply saddened" by Rothenberg's death. SHARE


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text: LensCrafters is an international retailer of prescription eyewear, and is one of the largest in North America. They have some of the widest selections of designer eyewear, glasses and frames from brands such as Ray-Ban, Ralph Lauren, Oakley, Prada and much more. While their main venture is to offer some of the most fashionable and forward looking designer eyewear and frames, they also sell contact lenses for those not interested in glasses. Caring for eyes is LensCrafters number one priority, which is why they also provide their customers with a plethora of services to ensure that they both look and feel their best. These services include: AccutFit, scheduling eye doctor exams, Vision Guide and much more.


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Still burnt out on cooking from the holidays? We have a solution for you! Now through Jan. 9, Pizza Hut is offering customers 50% off all pizza orders made online or through their app!
Simply order a pizza online or via the Pizza Hut app, and click the 50% off deal ad when you place your order. Any excuse to order pizza is a good idea, especially when it's 50% off!
We suggest ordering a large (or two) to fully reap the benefits of this deal! To redeem this offer simply download the Pizza Hut App and place your order there, or order online, it's that simple!
Offer excludes menu items other than pizza. Offer valid on carry-out and delivery.
Related: Study proves eating pizza could help you lose weight
Bon appétit!
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While its live ratings suggested it was headed for an early grave, an uncommonly large uplift in the C7 currency helped secure a second season for Fox's blood-spattered horror spoof "Scream Queens."
According to Nielsen C7 data, the inaugural season of "Scream Queens" averaged a 1.8 in the adults 18 to 49 demo, up 64% versus the show's original live-plus-same-day delivery (1.1). Whereas its L+SD deliveries would seem to have earned "Scream Queens" a place on the Do Not Resuscitate list alongside freshman flops like "Minority Report" (0.7), "Wicked City" (0.7) and "The Player" (0.8), the jump in commercial deliveries establishes the anthology series as a mid-tier player.
"Scream Queens" established a significant lift in the currency from the very start of its run. Taken together, its first three weeks averaged a 1.4 in the so-called dollar demo, which jumped to a 2.1 rating upon application of the C7 data.
Naturally, other factors helped nudge "Scream Queens" toward a renewal, not the least of which being Fox's long-standing realtionship with series co-creator Ryan Murphy ("Glee"; FX's "American Horror Story" and "American Crime Story: The People v O.J. Simpson").
Season two of "Scream Queens" will be set in a hospital. Casting will be announced at a later date.
An extension of the standard C3 currency, C7 is a blend of average commercial ratings in a live broadcast and one week's worth of subsequent time-shifted deliveries. It's increasingly supplanting the three-day standard, although the lift from C3 to C7 remains incremental, at best.
Fox in the most recent upfront bazaar wrote about 65% of its deals with advertisers based on the C7 numbers.
Fox announced the renewal Friday afternoon at the Television Critics Association's annual winter confab in Pasadena. To the surprise of absolutely no one, the network also said it would bring back "Empire" back for a third season.
"Empire" is the top-rated scripted series on broadcast TV. In live-plus-same-day, the show is averaging a 4.8 rating in the 18-to-49 demo.


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In June the share price of Gilead Sciences hit a record high. The stock is now making a fresh attempt at its all-time highs, with its two treatments for hepatitis C acting as the catalysts behind the move. As I previously stated, Gilead Sciences was tipped to benefit greatly from its second hepatitis C drug Sovaldi, and the drug is proving itself to be the company's meal ticket.
The revenue and earnings per share for the first three months of the year hammered analyst estimates. The drug maker subsequently increased its full-year sales forecast from $26-$27 billion to $28-$29 billion.
The firm is doing well from its HIV related treatments, but hepatitis C drugs are its big earners, from which revenue rose by 52% to $4.55 billion. That figure compares with analysts' expectations of $3.54 billion. There was some concern that AbbVie's Viekira Pak would be a serious competitor, but sales of Gilead Sciences' more established drug, Harvoni, are still well ahead.
The pharmaceutical sector has seen a lot of M&A activity over the past year, and Gilead Sciences might be going on the acquisition trail. Some analysts are beginning to speculate as to what the company will do with its massive influx of cash. The company will have learnt from Pfizer's mistake, and either buy out a rival or else plough it into R&D – because simply sitting on funds is a sure fire way to get left behind.
When Gilead Sciences announce its second-quarter numbers, the market is expecting revenue of $7.59 billion and EPS of $2.69. The first-quarter numbers easily exceeded estimates, and the revenue was $7.59 billion with EPS of $2.94, and the market was anticipating $6.8 billion and $2.32 respectively. Gilead Sciences will announce its full-year numbers in February 2016, and the market is expecting revenue of $30.1 billion and EPS of $10.82. These forecasts represent a 20% rise in both revenue and EPS.
Equity analysts are very bullish on Gilead Sciences, and out of the 27 recommendations, 22 are buys, four are holds, and one is a sell. The average target price is $125.68, which is 6.3% above the current price. Investment banks are also bullish on Pfizer, and out of the 24 ratings, 15 are buys, seven are holds, and two are sells. The average target price is $38, which is 8.1% above the current price.
The number of short positions being taken out on Gilead Sciences are at their lowest in one year. The short interest has dropped by 56% since the first-quarter numbers were revealed.
The share price is in a solid upward trend, and $120 is the initial target. A move through this level will bring the record-high of $123.35 into sight. Any moves lower will find support in the $114 area, and if that mark is taken out $110 will act as support.


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Pancake Rocket
My boys love crepes (or thin pancakes) as a treat and I have to say they are great to design with as you can make them into pretty much any shape.
These crepes I used to make a fun food space scene and then combined them with fruit for a bit of sweetness.
– Crepes or pancakes. I make simple wholemeal ones with flour, egg and milk.
– I used strawberries for detail but any fruit you have on hand would be great.
– Desiccated coconut for the distant stars.
1. I cut the body of the rocket.
2. Then added the fins.
3. And a tail and a pointed front.
4. I used strawberries to add detail.
5. And of course no rocket would be complete without a destination.
I cut a planet and gave it a "ring".
6. Then some stars.
7. And a sprinkle of coconut for the distant constellations.
Blast off!!!
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BILOXI, MS (WLOX) - Will Tropical Storm Karen crash South Mississippi's largest block party? That is what organizers of Cruisin The Coast are wondering. The eight day classic car event kicks off this weekend while the coast is under a hurricane watch.
In a few days, thousands of classic cars will be rolling down Highway 90 for Crusin' The Coast. Cruisin' officials said while they've started doing some preparations, they're holding off on some of the major setup until they see what direction Karen takes.
Amy Murphy and her family drove over from Alabama to enjoy their first Cruisin' the Coast.
"We actually just heard a lot of good things about it. It's very interesting," said Murphy. "All different kinds of year models."
Over at the Cruisin' headquarters in Biloxi, volunteers loaded up supplies to be taken to the various Cruisin' locations. However, officials said they are purposely taking their time setting up at sites, including Cruise Central at Centennial Plaza in Gulfport.
Executive Director Woody Bailey said, "At Cruise Central we were in the process of putting our tents up when our tent supplier felt more comfortable with the threat of the wind to drop the tents down and wait until the winds subside. Then he'll get them back up very quickly."
Organizers said the good news is Cruisin' is an eight day block party. Once the weather blows through, the party can continue. When the skies clear, they also know they'll be in a mad rush.
"We are missing a day or two that we would be doing a lot of serious preparation. But we're going to condense that preparation and hopefully be ready for all the activities," said Bailey. "We'll just have to see how Mother Nature treats Cruisin' the Coast this year and the Gulf Coast."
Murphy and her family plan to stay in campers on Highway 90. I asked her if heavy rain and hurricane strength winds were a concern.
"If it gets too bad, we wouldn't be here. We've just got to be patient and see what God's got going on," said Murphy
Cruisin the Coast officials are asking people to follow their website, http://www.cruisinthecoast.com , and Facebook pages closely for updates on any changes in the events schedules.
Highway 90 can become dangerous to drivers after wind storms because of the large amount of sand. MDOT officials said they say they will have crews on standby to start removing sand as soon as it is safe to do so.
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I can't say that I'm surprised, though it did take me a while to put it all together.
I think it started when I said that I was thinking about getting a coach. Emails that took a few days to come back. That sort of thing.
And then when I signed up for a coach, it got a little more obvious. A Saturday ride got cancelled. And he got "busy".
Yesterday, it all became so clear.
Elden is moving back to Utah because he's afraid he won't be able to keep up with me this summer.
Seriously, I'm going to miss you. I don't think any of my riding friends are quite as crazy.


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YesOnProp15 cares about your well being as much as you do. Which is why aside from our work in the political arena, we would like to make you aware of a condition called Essential Tremor in today's article. This condition affects millions of Americans and many more around the globe. Perhaps if enough people spread the word, one day, we will see a real cure for this problem.
While trembling hands, or more commonly known as shaky hands, may not be a life threatening illness, it can still cause a lot of embarrassment to the sufferer. As well as feeling embarrassed, a person with shaky hands can also find simple every day tasks to be quite the challenge.
In some cases however, trembling hands can be the sign of a more serious underlying problem. In fact anyone who starts to notice that they, or someone they know, has started to develop trembling hands without a known reason, medical help should always be acquired. Below a few of the causes of trembling hands are outlined:
– Side effects of certain medication
– A low blood sugar level
– An over anxious state
– A seizure
– Alcoholism
As is clear from the above list, the causes of trembling hands are very varied. Hence seeking medical assistance as soon as possible, is vital for anyone suffering from shaky hands.
Another common cause of trembling hands is Essential Tremor. Whilst this condition is not yet fully understood by medical professionals, it is thought to be caused by a disruption in brain function of the cerebellum. At the moment the cause of the interruption and how it can be stopped, is not yet understood.
Shaking is a common symptom of people with Essential Tremor, whilst the trembling is very common in the hands, it can also show itself in the arms, head and vocal chords. The shaking is especially obvious when a certain affected muscle is used. This is the opposite to hand trembling seen in people with Parkinson's Disease. For such people the shaking is worse when the muscle is at rest.
So now that we understand the main causes of shaky hands, it would be good to know whether a cure or treatment is available. Below a brief outline to cures and treatments for trembling hands is outlined.
Cures For Trembling Hands: Treating An Underlying Condition
For shaky hands that are caused by an underlying condition, treating the condition will often minimize or even eliminate the trembling. Doctors will usually not mention natural treatments because they are classified as holistic remedies.
Such underlying conditions may be a caffeine overdose, alcohol dependency, or as a side effect to a certain medication. For the latter, your doctor may be able to recommend an alternative medication which does not have this undesirable side effect.
Trembling Hands Caused By Essential Tremor
Unfortunately, if Essential Tremor is the cause of your trembling hands, then a known cure is not available. However working along with your doctor you may find a treatment which can at least minimize the problem, even if it cannot eliminate it altogether.
What Type Of Treatments May A Doctor Prescribe For Trembling Hands?
Your doctor may recommend that you don't take a treatment for trembling hands, however if a treatment is recommended, it may be one of the following:
– Propranolol
– Primidone.
Not all medications have the same effect on each person, hence if one type does not work, your doctor may try you with something else.
Certainly trembling hands can be an embarrassing problem which can significantly interfere with daily activities. Whilst it may be the indication of a more serious underlying condition, it can also be an indication of Essential Tremor.
The best course of action is to seek medical assistance and follow the directions of your doctor for a treatment course. This may include treating an underlying condition or taking a form of medication to minimize the problem.


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As per Deloitte predictions, more than 50 percentage of all 'computing devices' sold this year will be non-PC (smartphones, tablets, etc.) and 25 percentage of all tablets this year will be purchased by enterprise customers.
While iPad ruling the premium segment, a large number of manufactures are expected to release mid-range and entry-level Android tablets in coming months. If this trend continues then soon Tablets will be the primary way the users will consume web and enterprise services.
This presentation looks at various possibilities of reinventing web/enterprise applications, pros and cons of various tablet platforms (iOS, Android, QNX, webOS, etc.) and tools/frameworks to build cross platform applications.
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"Smart Wristband" APP is an application which can syncs Smart band data to iPhone and network. This gives user real-time access to sport stats on the Smart band dashboard throughout the day.
"Smart Wristband" APP tracks user sleep time, help to improve your sleep quality. Share and Compete with friends.
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Insofta Document Backup is basic in name as well as concept, making the backup process as simple as possible.
The program is professional in appearance, which will make neophytes and experienced users alike feel good about it. Insofta Document Backup steps you through the process of creating backup jobs, and will even stick an icon for the job you just created on the desktop.
Insofta Document Backup uses the Windows Volume Shadow Service to back up locked files, and can store its zip files to Blu-ray Disc and DVD as well as local, network and FTP destinations. It doesn't keep revisions of individual files, but can store each new backup in a dated folder if you so desire. The program performs full backups to an existing archive, as well as incremental and differential backups to an existing archive.
Encryption and scheduling are also available. In fact, Insofta Document Backup is the only program we know that offers the option to skip compressing already-compressed file types such as jpegs to save time during the backup. To be fair, some other programs may be doing this automatically.
One thing we'd like to see added to Insofta Document Backup are preconfigured filters and filter sets, such as *.doc or Word Processing Documents (*.doc, *.docx, *.wpd, *.txt, etc.). For now you must add these manually, which doesn't fit with the program's easy-to-use philosophy. The other thing we miss is plain-file backup - even if you select no compression, files are still zipped up.
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text: Got a product to sell, and I want to try and rank a website for it! Haven't been serious about ranking before, so would like some input. What I want to rank for is two words. Global Searches, +300k and Local Searches, +130k. Exact is 10k global and 5k local. Search Results show 60 million. Putting buy in front of the two words, puts the results up over 300 million. Any chance a "n00b" could get page 1? The EMD is obviously taken, but looking at (word)EMD or EMD(word). But there is also an EMD(word) on auction cheap, that is +2 years old. Not seeing any history, but if I wanted to get some black links going faster.. the older domain might handle it better? The word is abc though.. EMDabc.. eh.. if y'all think the older domain name would help.. I guess I could make that work somehow, LOL. I wouldn't be focused on organic traffic to solely make sales, I have a few places to get traffic from to start, but the goal would be to rank well so organic traffic does come. So possible or totally dreaming? On a site note: Or for trying to backlink build quick, would an even older domain name be better with just a neat sounding name for the product, but not an EMD? Some sites without the EMD in it are on page 1.


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What is EDI?
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EDI stands for Electronic Data Interchange. Electronic data interchange (EDI) is the computer-to-computer exchange of business documents between companies. EDI replaces the faxing and mailing of paper documents.
EDI documents use specific computer record formats that are based on widely accepted standards. However, each company will use the flexibility allowed by the standards in a unique way that fits their business needs.
Used in a variety of industries, over 160,000 companies have made the switch to EDI software to improve their efficiencies. Many of these companies require all of their partners to also use EDI.
Overview of EDI Benefits and Drawbacks
The EDI process provides many benefits. Computer-to-computer exchange of information is much less expensive than handling paper documents. Studies have shown that manually processing a paper-based order can cost $70 or more while processing an EDI order costs less than one dollar.
- Much less labor time is required
- Fewer errors occur because computer systems process the documents rather than processing by hand
- Business transactions flow faster.
Faster transactions support reduction in inventory levels, better use of warehouse space, fewer out-of-stock occurrences and lower freight costs through fewer emergency expedites.
Paper purchase orders can take up to 10 days from the time the buyer prepares the order to when the supplier ships it. EDI orders can take as little as one day.
One drawback is that companies must ensure that they have the resources in place to make an EDI program work; however, the need for buying and hiring these resources or outsourcing them may be offset by the increased efficiency that EDI provides.
How EDI Works
A buyer prepares an order in his or her purchasing system and has it approved. Next, the EDI order is translated into an EDI document format called an 850 purchase order.
The 850 purchase order is then securely transmitted to the supplier either via the internet or through a VAN (Value Added Network).
If the purchase order is sent using a VAN, then the buyer's VAN interconnects with the supplier's VAN. The VANs make sure that EDI transactions are sent securely and reliably. The supplier's VAN ensures that the supplier receives the order.
The supplier's computer system then processes the order. In the case of CovalentWorks' clients, we provide VAN transportation and our servers provide all of the software and hardware required to process EDI documents. Only internet access and email are needed.
Data security and control are maintained throughout the transmission process using passwords, user identification and encryption. Both the buyer's and the supplier's EDI applications edit and check the documents for accuracy.
EDI capability involves either buying or outsourcing the following components:
- Software for communications, mail boxing of EDI transactions, mapping and translation.
- VAN, ASYNC, BISYNC, and Internet communications as required by various partners.
- Hardware including a server or PC, communication devices and peripherals
- Secured office space and monitored security
- Data backups and redundant power for reliability
- Additional software will be needed if integration of the EDI transactions with back office systems is desired.
- A VAN will need to be contracted for ongoing EDI transmissions.
- Personnel must be trained in how to use the software and communication devices.
- Maps will need to be developed for each EDI document type to be exchanged with each partner. Maps translate the encoded EDI record into a useable format.
Trading Partner Requirements
Each trading partner has unique EDI requirements that address their specific industry, region or standards. These requirements will include the specific kinds of EDI documents to be processed, such as the 850 purchase order used in the example above, 856 advance ship notices and 810 invoices.
Almost any business document that one company wants to exchange with another company can be sent via EDI. However each EDI document must be exchanged with the partner in exactly the format they specify.
Many partners will have an EDI implementation guide or kit that explains their specific requirements. Maps are required to translate the EDI documents from the trading partner's format into the format that is usable by the receiving party. Meeting all of a trading partner's EDI requirements is referred to as being EDI compliant.
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What you need to be EDI compliant
EDI compliance involves either buying or outsourcing the following components:
- Software for communications
- VAN service for EDI transmission
- Mailboxing of EDI transactions
- Mapping and translation software
- Installing upgrades to software as needed
- Mapping labor
- Testing with EDI trading partners
- Upgrades for new versions required by trading partners
EDI VAN, FTP, or AS/2 Internet communications will be required by various partners. A server or PC, communication devices and peripherals will be needed as well as secured office space, monitored security, backups and redundant power.
Additional software will be needed if integration of the EDI transactions with back office systems is desired. Personnel must be trained in how to use the software and communication devices. Maps will then need to be developed, tested and maintained.
CovalentWorks Solutions
CovalentWorks specialty is outsourcing all of the above components of cloud EDI for small business. All you need is internet access and email. We take care of everything - all of the software, EDI VAN transmission, hardware, communications and labor.
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eSupplierWorksTM is a comprehensive self-service online EDI portal for fast onboarding and EDI testing of suppliers. eSupplierWorksTM accelerates your in-house supplier EDI compliance testing and increases the number of suppliers onboarded by providing real time reporting and testing of EDI documents. It is a solution for hubs that makes EDI easy by reducing the manual labor required to onboard new suppliers. Reduce costs and add more suppliers today!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Go to the Frequently Asked Questions page for answers to questions about EDI topics. Executive, Sales, Accounting, and Technology questions are addressed.
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Called Risengrød in Denmark and Risgrynsgröt in Sweden, rice porridge is served on Christmas Eve both to family members and, traditionally, as an offering to the Nisse or Tomte, a beneficent but touchy household spirit.
A single blanched almond is added to the pot before serving; whoever finds it is likely to be married in the next twelve months. Leftovers are reserved and used to make an elegant rice pudding to serve with Christmas dinner the next day.
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup short-grained, glutinous rice (We like to use Jasmine because of its added sweetness; pearl rice also works well)
- 4 1/2 cups milk
- cinnamon-sugar and butter to taste
Steps to Make It
Rinse the rice well and drain.
In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, bring 1 1/2 cups water, butter, and salt to a rapid boil over high heat.
Pour in the rice, stirring constantly to prevent sticking.
Reduce the heat to low, stirring the rice until boiling is reduced to a simmer.
Cover the pot and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, until the rice has absorbed most of the water.
Add the milk to the rice, stirring to incorporate. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly, then immediately reduce the heat to low.
Once boiling has reduced to a simmer, cover the pot and allow it to cook, without stirring, for 45 minutes. Be careful here to avoid it scorching.
Serve warm with cinnamon-sugar and butter to taste. You can also serve it with cold milk to pour over the top.
Leftover rice porridge can be enjoyed the next day for breakfast, simply reheat in the microwave. It will keep for a few days in the refrigerator. You can always thin it with milk if you prefer it a little more liquid.
Christmas Eve Reminder for Risgrynsgröt
Don't forget to stir a single blanched almond into the rice porridge before serving, particularly if there are family members who would like to be married in the coming year. It's up to you whether you cheat and give it to the most-likely candidate or whether you stir it in and dish it out blindly.
If there are Nisse about and livestock at stake, it's also a good idea to top the porridge with a big slice of butter. If the Nisse doesn't see butter on top, he may become angry. Set his portion outside the front door on Christmas Eve for him to find and enjoy. Otherwise, you will have to face the consequences. These can range from tying the cows' tails together to breaking things in the barn.


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Not long ago, while in the gym, I gave my business card to a very beautiful, very fit lady. She was about five foot, eight inches tall. She had a nice figure; she was not rail thin. Without being gross, I will say that she looked like a real woman! I explained that I was a local photographer and I would be more than happy to do a free photo shoot with her; I would get to expand my portfolio; she could start a portfolio or just use the photos any way she wanted. She thanked me for my compliment but refused my offer for the photo shoot. "I am too short to be a model," was the reason.
She knew the "ideal" stats for a model; you had to be at least six feet tall and look like you never had a cheeseburger in your life. She could never break into the modeling world. I told her that she was right that she would never been a high fashion model nor would she do runway work. But, I told her, there are other types of modeling and she would be an excellent candidate for fitness modeling. I told her of a friend, who looked remarkably similar to her, who started a fitness and nutrition blog. She wrote about using the various weight machines at her gym; she bought some personal fitness equipment and began blogging about its positive effects on her; the equipment manufacturer learned of her blog (they monitor things like that!) and became one of her sponsors. She shared her blog on Facebook and had many "friends". After a while, the local television and radio stations asked her on when they did fitness segments; she was even invited on one of the network morning programs as a fitness consultant.
What's the point? My friend knew she would never make it as a fashion model, but she is earning a good living (and gaining notoriety) as a fitness model/expert! She was too short to be a model, but that didn't stop her! Nor does it need to stop you! Do you have a passion (or even just an interest!)? How can you turn that into a modeling opportunity? If you think about it and develop a strategy to maximize your potential, you can be a successful model. And even if it doesn't "work" you can have a ton of fun doing something you enjoy doing!
Will you make the cover of "Elle"? No (but how many high fashion models do?). But you can be a model, and a successful one at that.
Too short to be a model? Never!
Jim the Photographer
Manchester CT
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Aimee leaves the X Games behind and heads to Innsbruck and Mammoth Lakes for some chilled shredding.
After a long, arduous season, Aimee Fuller is winding down and decides to leave the disappointment of the X Games behind her. The Brit heads to Austria where she is joined by Billy Morgan and Jamie Nicholls.
After that, Aimee heads to Mammoth, CA where this time she teams up with slopestyle master Jamie Anderson and winds down with some much needed R&R.
Aimee heads to Aspen for the X Games before hitting Silverton, CO for some epic backcountry riding.
After getting to know a little bit about Aimee, it's time to see her shred. What better place then than the pinnacle of winter sports at the X Games in Aspen.
See how Aimee gets on in the Slopestyle comp before heading off into Colorado's wilderness as she shreds Silverton's renowned backcountry along with Celia Miller and Jenny Jones.
Aimee Fuller stars in her very own brand new series following her from Belfast to the X Games.
Big hair, big tricks and even bigger ambiton. Aimee Fuller, for those of you who don't know, can ride.
In this first episode, see how Aimee went from dry slopes in South East England to the big time of the X Games, mixing it with the best in the business.


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Sheffield United want to be playing Southampton on a regular rather than sporadic basis in coming seasons.
So, despite describing Tuesday's Capital One Cup success over Ronald Koeman's side as a potential turning point, Nigel Clough was under no illusions about the importance of claiming all three today.
Reaching semi-finals is nice. But securing promotion would be even better.
Jose Baxter entered this afternoon's match against Walsall in exactly the same frame of mind.
The former Everton and Oldham Athletic midfielder spent the opening skirmishes driving at the visitors' defence with invention and purpose while Chris O'Grady provided a more muscular foil.
Bob Harris, whose scored United's goal during last weekend's draw at Fleetwood Town, saw an eighth minute free-kick cannon back off the wall as Clough's team attempted to wrestle control.
Ryan Flynn, advancing forward from full-back, delivered a superb cross into Richard O'Donnell's penalty area but Baxter, completely unmarked, could not prevent his header from flying over the crossbar.
Che Adams, starting for the first time after arriving from non-league Ilkeston, tried to do likewise from the opposite flank but, miscalculating the required trajectory, narrowly failed.
Walsall had made the journey north in a rich vein of form which had coincided with their victory over United in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy last month. Andy Garner, Clough's confident and first team coach, insisted yesterday that result would have no bearing upon developments here.
Baxter could, indeed should, have given United a 14th minute lead when he met Flynn's cross.
Adams showed the balance and skill which had attracted attention from Newcastle and Sunderland by luring Ben Purkiss into a foul soon after but Jay McEveley could not connect with the resulting set-piece which snaked its way through a crowd of players before sailing out of play.
Baxter, who had assumed responsibility for taking it, was at the heart of all United's most promising first-half moves.
McEveley's influence grew as the afternoon progressed as the defender continued to underline why Clough had been so keen to sign him earlier this term.
Composed in both defence and attack, he also judged the offsaide trap perfectly to prevent Tom Bradshaw from hunting down Purkiss' long pass.
Michael Doyle made an excellent interception to prevent a potentially defence splitting pass reaching Romaine Sawyers during a fractious period just before half-time.
But, after referee Graham Horwood had withdrawn through injury, there was still time for Baxter to see a deflected shot hit the crossbar.
Flynn failed to appear for the start of the second-half so United introduced Harrison McGahey.
They began the second-half in bright fashion, O'Donnell twice being forced to hack clear as O'Grady hunted down loose balls but on both occasions Doyle could not find enough space to shoot from range.
Adam Chambers deflected Murphy's drive just past the foot of his own post but, in the 56th minute, O'Grady handed United the lead when, latching onto Baxter's through ball, he slid a low finish home between O'Donnell and the near post.
United deserved their lead but it lasted only four minutes when Bradshaw turned Jordan Cook's centre past Mark Howard. Walsall, who had swapped Baxendale for Forde moments earlier, duly produced their most dangerous spell of the contest.
Murphy, though, thrust them on to the back foot by ghosting across the pitch before finding O'Grady whose drilled cross nearly found Adams who had arrived late into Walsall's penalty box.
McGahey edged United forward again and O'Grady hooked an ambitious but inventive shot on to the roof of O'Donnell's net. Seconds earlier, as the hosts took charge again, a superb long-range shot from Harris had the Walsall goalkeeper back-tracking anxiously.
Marc McNulty was introduced in the 75th minute when Baxter made way while Walsall swapped Malvind Benning and Cook.
Adams appeared for a penalty in the 82nd minute after falling under Rico Henry's challenge but the officials remained unmoved.
Cuvelier entered the fray in the 85th minute and, almost immediately, ghosted behind his marker at trhe far post but headed wide from O'Grady's deep centre.
Walsall took an age to bring on Ashley Grimes for Sawyers as they indicated that, if they could pinch something on the break, it would be a bonus. Dean Smith, the Walsall manager, would clearly be satisfied with a draw.
And that was how it finished despite United's best efforts to swing the armwrestle their way during the closing stages. Blades: Howard, Flynn, McEveley, Basham, Harris, Doyle, Baxter, Murphy, Adams, Scougall, O'Grady.
Subs: McNulty, McGahey, Higdon, Turner, McCarthy, Wallace, Cuvelier.
Walsall: O'Donnell, Purkiss, Downing, Chambers, Bradshaw, Sawyers, Baxendale, Cain, Chambers, Cook, Henry.
Subs: O'Connor, MacGillivray, Benning, Flanagan, Grimes, Forde, Manset.
Referee: Graham Horwood


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Now that I've decided that I'm going to get an 8x10 signed by Piazza at the White Plains show, I have to decide which 8x10 is going to end up with a place of honor on my wall. I found a seller on Amazon that had a good selection of pictures at a very good price. I chose three that I liked the best and placed my order. Now, I'm having a hard time trying to decide which of these three should be the one that I bring. Each one has it's positives and negatives.
This first picture I got because it's got Piazza's face on it even if it looks pretty goofy in this image. Normally, I'd be concerned about the dark background, but these days they have all kinds of pens at autograph signings and some sort of metallic ink should be perfect.
The main thing bugging me about this show is that normally I love getting things personalized, but since time is money they have to charge you for the extra time that the athlete will spend scribbling on your item. There's no way that I'm spending $50 for him to write my name (or his first name twice).
I picked this picture because I liked how you could read the name on the back of the jersey. You can see Piazza's face a little bit, but nowhere as well as in the first picture.
The background of this picture isn't as dark as the first one. A black Sharpie would show up well in the lower third of the picture. Anything higher would require metallic ink.
One thing that bugs me about this picture is the MLB hologram right over Piazza's foot. Anal, I know, but this is something that I will end up constantly looking at. I'll have to make sure that the Piazza McFarlane figure is blocking the sticker if I end up choosing this picture.
The final picture is of Mike Piazza decked out in the tools of ignorance. I figured that I would pick this one up since Piazza was so well known for his defensive skills behind the plate. I almost typed that with a straight face. Piazza's rep definitely wasn't made because of his defense or pitch calling abilities, but I thought that this was a cool picture of him. You can't even really tell that it's Piazza unless you peek through the facemask or read the number on the top of his chest protector.
So, I'm probably not getting this one signed, but it'll make a nice addition to the collection.
What do all of you think though? Which picture do you think will look best autographed (and with what color ink) and hanging on my wall?