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Two Nicholas Longs filed for Revolutionary War pensions. One was from Caroline Co., VA, and one from Culpeper Co., VA. One later settled in KY and the other in TN.
These two are frequently mixed up on people's accounts of their families, and so I recently transcribed both their applications, which both are truly chock full of great information for the genealogist. Following is the pension application of Nicholas Long of Culpeper Co., VA, and later TN, who served as a private in the Revolutionary War.
REVOLUTIONARY WAR PENSION FILE OF NICHOLAS LONG (wife Margaret) File number W953, Virginia Service=+=+=+=+=+=+=22,023East TennesseeNicholas Long of Knox Co. in the State of Tennessee was a private in the com. commanded by Captain Toles of the regt. commanded by Col. ?–ck in the Virginia line for 6 months.Inscribed on the Roll of East Tennessee at the rate of 20 Dollars – Cents per annumto commence on the 4th day of March 1831.Certificate of Pension issued the 29 day of Sept 1833 and James Hauer KnoxvilleArrears to the 4th of Sept $50Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 March $10Total $60Recorded by Danl. Boyd, clerk, Book E Vol. 7 Page 51-57—order to pay Nov. 11 1836Order to pay 3rd Oct. 1837— – — — — —– —— May 12th 1842Paid at the Treasury under the Act of April 6th 1838 from 4th Sept. 1836 to 27th July 1839. —- May 28th 1848————7492TennesseeMargaret Longwidow of Nicholas Longwho was a privatein the Virginia lineInscribed on the Roll at the rate of 20 Dollars per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.Certificate of Pension issued the 30 day of Dec. 1845 and sent to Hon. A. Johnson H.R.[Act of MArch 3, 1843.]& of 17 January 1844Recorded Book A Vol. 2 Page 194.Informally transferred to JonesboroughJany 26 1846 see let to W. Lyon Jr. Pen. Agt.—No. 418 certificate — under act of 7 July '38 & the pmt. resolution of Jany. 1845 & sent to Hon. A. Johnson H.R. Dec. 30 1845.=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=State of TennesseeCounty of GreeneBe it known that on this twenty fifth day of November one thousand eight hundred and forty five before me Christopher Cooper, a Justice of the Peace for the county aforesaid, personally appeared Margaret Long, (widow of Nicholas Long, late a revolutionary pensioner of the United States) a resident of the county aforesaid, aged about eighty three or four years, who after being duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath, make the following affidavit relative to her application for a Pension K.C. viz:That she is the identical person who made application for a pension while she lived in Jefferson County Tennessee (sometime in the year 1843, as she believes) – that she is the widow of the aforesaid Nicholas Long in the County of Culpepper Virginia. the year after the surrender of Lord Cornwallis, which she believes took place in October 1782. She believes that her marriage with teh said Nicholas Long took place in November 1783, She is certain it was about one year after the surrender of Cornwallis at York Town – that she was married by publication of Banns – that the marriage ceremony was performed according to the ceremonies and rules of the Church of England, or the protestant church , and she is fully satisfied that there was neither license or marriage bond in the case –She further states that she knows of no person now living by whom she could prove her marriage – that she has no record of her marriage or her childrens ages- that before she left Virginia she had a record of the ages of seven of her children; but the dates of the births being incorrect, she destroyed it; and has never had a record since – that she knows of no person=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=by whom she can prove that she was living with the said Nicholas Long as his wife prior to the first of January seventeen hundred and ninety four, except by Mrs. Nancy Bath (Ball?), whose evidence she now submits to the Department. She further states that her oldest child is about sixty one years of age- and that she has had Eleven children by her husband the aforesaid Nicholas Long viz- Betsey, William, Joel, Nancy, Sally, Rachel, Hanna, Peggy, Nicholas, Dicy, and James. Witnesses Bill Daniel, Eliakim Cox. –Margarett (her X mark) LongSworn to and subscribed before the undersigned a Justice of the Peace in and for said county, in presence of the attesting witnesses, the day and year first written- I further certify that I am personally acquainted with the above named affiant – that she is a resident of the county of Greene state of Tennessee – and is the widow of the said Nicholas Long, late a revolutionary Pensioner- that she is a respectable citizen of said county and of unimpeachable character, hose statement is entitled to full faith and credit. I further certify that she is reputed and believed to be the widow of said Nicholas Long by the neighborhood in which she lives; and that the legality of her marriage is not disputed. and that she was known as the wife of said Long in the same neighborhood she now resides upward of thirty years ago, at which time they were residents of said neighborhood to my own knowledge.Given under my hand in the county and state aforesaid this the 25th day of November 1845.Christopher CooperJustice of the Peace=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=WAR DEPARTMENT, Pension Office.Sir:The evidence in support of your claim under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of our case in tablar form. On comparing these papers with the follwing rules, and the subjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist which must be removed before a pension can be allowed. The notes and regulations will show what is necessary to be done. These points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: } ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter to them, and you will be complying with this request greatly facilitate the investigation of your clam.—A Statement, showing the Service of Nicholas Long—Apr 1781 for 3 months as private for officers: C. of Toles? and Col. AlcockandJuly 1781 for 3 months as private for officer: Col. Karch?Age at present: 69 . Service in Va.Proof by which the declaration is supported: traditionary.I am respectfully, your obedient servant,J.L. Edwards, Commissioner of Pensions.=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=DeclarationIn order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th July 1838 entitled "an act granting half pay & pensions to certain widows" & in order to obtain the benefit of the acto of Congress of March 3rd 1843 entitled "an act granting one year pension to certain widows"State of TennesseeGrainger CountyOn this 25th day of January 1844 personally appeared beforie the subscriber, a justice of the peace in and for the county aforesaid, Mrs. Margaret Long of the county & state aforesaid, aged eighty six years, who being first duly swornaccording to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 7th 1838 entitled "an act granting half pay & pensions to certain widows" – that she is the widow of Nicholas Long who was a private in the Army of the Revolution, that the aforesaid Nicholas Long drew a pension under the act of Congress of 7th June 1832 of Twenty Dollars per annum for his said service. She further declares that she was married to the said Nicholas Long on the 5th day of Nov. 1778, and that her husband the aforesaid Nicholas Long died on the 27th day of July 1839. that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service but that the marriage took place previous to the first day of Jan. 1794, (viz.) at the time above stated & that she has remained unmarried a widow ever since the death of her said husband=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=She further declares that she cannot obtain record evidence of marriage. Margaret (her X mark) Long13th & 17th lines interlined? before signed ——Sworn to & subscribed on the day & year above written before me a justice of the peace for the county aforesaid, and I further certify that the said Mrs. Margaret Long is from bodily infrimity unable to attend Courr and that full credit may be given to her statements, in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 25th day of Jan. 1844. Jeszse Howell (SEAL)Justice of the peaceState of TennesseeGrainger CountyOn this 25th day of Jan. 1844 personally appeared before the subscriber a justice of the peace for said county, Mrs. Rachel Solomon a resident of said county and state aforesaid aged fifty three years, & after being duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following affidavit. that she is well acquainted with the above named Margaret Long & has been from the earliest of her recollection & also with teh said Nicholas Long her said Husband, & has always known them the said Margaret & Nicholas, to live together as Husband & wife for more than fifty years and from every circumstance she believes the marriage to ahave taken place at the time set forth in the said Margaret's declaration. Rachel (her X mark) SolomonSworn to and subscribed before me, due and it being given to affiant this date above written.Jesse HowellJustice of the peace25th line interlined before signed page (2)=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=State of TennesseeKnox CountyOn this __ day of August 1833 personally appeared in open court before me Edward Scott, one of the Judges of Law and Equity in and for the state of Tennessee now sitting Nicholas Long a resident of the said County and State in the said county of Knox and State of Tennessee aged 69 years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7th 1832 that he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated. He was born on the 12th day of April 1764 in Culpeper County Virginia as he was informed by his parents. he has no record of his age. He was living in said Culpeper County when called into the service of the United States at which place in the first of April 1781 he substituted in the room and stead of Samuel Kouce? for a three months tour against the british under Capt. Henry Toles in Col. Alcock's Regiment of Militia. he joined the company in the neighborhood of Williamsburgh. Marched to Williamsburgh thence to the drinking springs thence to the Raccoon ford of Rapahannock lay there some time thence to Richmond and lay there till his time was out and was there Honorably but verbally discharged. he served at thsi time three months for which he claims pension. this verbal discharge was given in the first of July 1781. Again while living at the same place in the latter part of July 1781 he was drafted for a three months tour against the british under Capt. Edward Knash we had no Col. when we started. we then organized at Culpeper Court house at the time — aforesaid . March to York Town to attack the british. he continued in the neighborhood of York and there till after Corn Wallace was taken. he was in the siege of York and helped take the said Wallace. After the siege was=+=+=+=+=over and Wallace taken he took sick and when the prisoner was marched out of York he was sent home. he got no regular discharge he was sent home in the latter part of October 1781 he served at this time three months for which he claims pension. He continued to live in said Culpeper County about five years after the war. he then moved to Botetourt County. lived there for twenty years he then moved to Henry County lived there about five years then moved to Greene County Tennessee lived there about five years he then moved to Anderson County lived there about five years he then moved to Jefferson County lived there about one year he then moved to Rhey County lived there about one year he then moved to said Knox County and has lived there ever since. there was no regular officers with the troops where he served nor no continental nor militia regiments to the best of his recollection till he went to the siege of York and he had no acquaintance with any of them and connot tell from his own recollection any thing about them. as the circumstance of his service farther than above stated. He never did receive a written discharge form the service nor a commission during the Revolution. He is acquainted in his present neighborhood with Mardred Yarnal Esq.Robert Kindle Esq. and Lindsay Chelders Esq. all of whom he believes would certify he is a man of veracity and that they believe he served as a soldier of the Revolution.He has no documentary evidence and knows of no person whose testimony he can procure who can testify to his actual service. He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the ag–s? of any state.He knows of no clergyman whose testimony he can procure who can testify to the report of his services. There may be some errors in the above statement=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=as he lost his speach by a fever about seven years ago and has not been able to speak above his breath since in consequence of which he has great difficulty in making himself understood. he is certain there is no error in the time he served for he served the full six months above stated. Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid in open Court. Nicholas (his X mark) LongWm. Swan, clk.—–We Barnard Slaughter residing in Anderson County & Southy Nelson living in the said county of Knox and state aforesaid hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Nicholas Long who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, that we belive him to be 69 years of age that he is respected and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution and that we — in that opinion. Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid in open court.Barnard SlaughterSouthy (his X mark) NelsonWm. Swan Clk.—-And the said Court do hereby declare his opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the state department that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier and served as he states and the court further certifies that it appears to him that Barnard Slaughter and Southy Nelson who has signed the previous certificate are residents of said county of Anderson & Knox, and state of Tennessee and are credible persons and that there statement is entitled to credit.Edw. Scott one of the Justices of the Circuit Courts of Law and Equityin and for the State of Tennessee aforesaidI William Swan Cleark of the Circuit Court in and for the said county of Knox and state of Tennessee do hereby .=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=[FORM]Revolutionary War Records SectionDepartment of the InteriorBureau of PensionsWashington, D.C.….a statement of the military history of Nicholas Long, a soldier of the Revolutionary War, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.Enlisted Apr. 1 1781 for 3 mos. as Pvt. under Capt. Henry Towles and Col. Alcoc for Va.Enlisted July 1781 for 3 mos. under Capt. Edward KnashBattles engaged in: Siege of York.Residence of soldier at enlistment: Culpeper Co. Va.Date of application for pension: Aug 15th (illegible)Residence at date of application: Knox Co. Tenn.Age at date of application: (b. Apr. 12 1764 Culpeper Co. Va. d. July 27, 1839 in Jefferson Co. Tenn.Remarks: mar. Nov 5 1783 Margaret — She was —-pension on application of Jany 25 1844 when a resident of Greene Co. Tenn. aged 86 years Children were: Betsey, William, Joel, Nancy, Sally, Rachel, Hannah, Peggy, Nicholas Dicey and James.John – brothermarriage could not have been 1778 as soldier was then only 14 yrs old.Respectfully,—– Commissioner—————————————————————-The above is the transcribed pension file of Nicholas Long, born in Culpeper County, Virginia, as it has been filmed and published on Heritage Quest.Transcribed by Greg Lamberson 29 September, 2010


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5 Easy, Filling Dinner Recipes Under 500 Calories
No matter what you're in the mood for, we've got you covered. Try em all for an entire week of healthy meals!
If you're a vegetarian…If you love fish…If you love chicken…If you love beef…If you love pasta…
Next: Ricotta-&-Spinach-Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms>>>
If you're a vegetarian…
Ricotta-&-Spinach-Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
225 calories, 12 grams fat, 12 grams protein, 4 grams fiber
Serves 2Ingredients
2 large portobello mushroom capsSalt and pepper to taste1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese1 cup chopped fresh spinach1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese1/2 cup prepared marinara sauce
1.Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. Place mushroom caps, gill-side up, on the baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast until tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
2.Meanwhile, mix ricotta, spinach, 1/8 cup Parmesan and pepper in a bowl.
3.Heat up marinara sauce (roughly 30 seconds to 1 minute in microwave).
4.When the mushrooms are tender, discard any liquid remaining in the caps. Return the caps to the baking dish, gill-side up. Spread 1 tbsp. marinara into each cap. Fill each cap with the ricotta filling and sprinkle with the remaining 1/8 cup Parmesan. Bake until hot, about 10 minutes. Serve with the remaining marinara sauce.
Dessert: Apple Peanut Butter Crunch
*200 calories, 10 grams fat, 4 grams protein, 20 grams fiber
Serves 1*
1 medium apple1/2 tbsp. peanut butter1/2 cup cereal, like Fiber One
Cut apple into 4 slices, spread on peanut butter and coat with cereal for a satisfying crunch.
Next: Steamed Fish Boat With Roasted Fennel>>>
If you love fish…
Steamed Fish Boat With Roasted Fennel
*247 calories, 13 grams fat, 18 grams protein, 13 grams fiber
Serves 2*
2 4-oz. flounder filets (or any thin white fish of choice)2 sprigs rosemary4 lemon slices2 cups arugula2 cloves garlic, minced1 sliced shallot1 endive2 tsp. butter1 bulb fennel1 tbsp. olive oilSalt and pepper to taste
1.Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2.Prepare fennel: Cut off stems, slice the fennel in half lengthwise, put the cut side down and cut into 1/2 inch slices.
3.Toss on a cookie sheet with olive oil, salt and pepper. Place in oven for 30 minutes (flip fennel at 15 minutes, when you place the fish in oven).
4.Season fish with salt and pepper and place on 2 sheets of parchment paper. Layer lemon slices, garlic, shallot, endive, rosemary and butter and wrap fish in paper, creating a boat. Fold each piece of parchment up and over the fillets. Holding both edges of the parchment together, and starting with the corner closest to you, roll the edge down making several folds as you go until the fish fillets are tightly sealed in their packets (it will look like a half moon). Bake fish for about 15 minutes or until fish is done (when done, fish should flake easily with your fork). You may need to open up the parchment paper to check.
Dessert: Angel Food Cake Topped With Melted Frozen Mango
*179 calories, 0 grams fat, 6 grams protein, 3 grams fiber
Serves 2*
2 slices angel food cake (store-bought)2 cups frozen mango slicesCinnamon to taste
1.Place frozen mango chunks in microwave-safe dish. Microwave for approximately 1 minute or until soft.
2.Pour over angel food cake.
3.Top with cinnamon.
Next: Easy Chicken Parmesan>>>
If you love chicken…
Easy Chicken Parmesan
*285 calories, 15 grams fat, 33 grams protein, 1 gram fiber
Serves 2*
2 4-oz. chicken breasts (or can use 1 precooked Applegate Farms breaded chicken patty)1 tbsp. olive oil4 tbsp. marinara sauce1/4 cup shredded mozzarella1/8 cup grated ParmesanSalt and pepper to taste
1.Pound chicken to 1/4 inch thickness.
2.Heat 1 tbsp. oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
3.Add the chicken and cook until golden on first side, about 3 to 4 minutes. Turn the chicken, reduce heat to medium, top chicken with 2 tbsp. marinara sauce and grated Parmesan.
4.Sprinkle with 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella, cover and cook until the cheese is melted and the chicken is cooked through, another 3 to 4 minutes.
Sauteed Spinach
*95 calories, 7 grams fat, 2 grams protein, 4 grams fiber
Serves 2*
1 6-oz. bag spinach (or 1 bag frozen spinach)1 tbsp. olive oil1 minced garlic clove
Heat 1 tbsp. olive oil in a nonstick skillet. Add minced garlic and cook for another 4 minutes. Add spinach and cook, stirring often, until wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Dessert: Peach Delight
*120 calories, 4 grams fat, 2.5 grams protein, 2 grams fiber
Serves 2*
2 ripe (but firm) peaches1 tsp. canola oil1/4 cup vanilla low-fat ice cream or frozen yogurt
1.Heat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. Cut each peach in half and remove pits.
2.Brush each side with oil and place cut side down on grill pan and cook until grill marks appear and peaches slightly soften, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
3.Place 1/4 cup ice cream in each peach half and garnish with mint.
Next: Flank Steak With Arugula Salad and Sweet Potato Fries>>>
If you love beef…
Flank Steak With Arugula Salad and Sweet Potato Fries
*390 calories, 20 grams fat, 32 grams protein, 4 grams fiber
Serves 2*
1/2 tbsp. olive oil8 oz. flank steak1 tsp. kosher salt1/2 tsp. black pepper1 5-oz. bag arugula
For the sweet potato fries
1 sweet potato2 tsp. olive oilSalt and pepper to tasteCooking spray
1.Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
2.Cut potato into 1-inch sticks and coat with oil, salt and pepper. Coat baking sheet with cooking spray and spread the diced potatoes in a single layer. Bake until golden and crisp, around 35 to 40 minutes.
3.As the potatoes are cooking, heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over high heat. Season the steak with salt and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes per side.
4.Transfer to the oven and cook 6 to 8 minutes for medium-rare steak. Leave in oven for a few more minutes for more well-done steak.
5.Transfer to a cutting board. Divide the sliced steak, potatoes and arugula.
6.Drizzle the arugula with balsamic vinegar.
Dessert: Make Your Own S'more!
*108 calories, 4 grams fat, 1 gram protein, 0 grams fiber
Serves 2*
1 graham cracker, broken in half2 marshmallows2 tbsp. bittersweet chocolate chips, melted
1.Preheat broiler (can use broiler setting on toaster oven). Place graham cracker halves on a baking sheet. Top each with 1 marshmallow.
2.Broil until the marshmallows are golden brown, 45 to 75 seconds. In the meantime, microwave chocolate for 1 minute. Stir, then continue microwaving in 15-second intervals until melted, stirring throughout.
3.Remove graham cracker and marshmallow from oven and sprinkle with chocolate.
Next: Whole Wheat Penne With Ricotta and Veggies>>>
If you love pasta…
Whole Wheat Penne With Ricotta and Veggies
*320 calories, 14 grams fat, 12 grams protein, 9 grams fiber
Serves 4*
1 cups dry whole wheat pasta3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved1/2 cup frozen green peas1 onion, chopped3 cloves garlic, slicedSalt and pepper to taste1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1.Defrost frozen peas. Cook pasta as directed on package. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
2.Meanwhile, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until soft and beginning to brown, about 3 to 4 minutes.
3.Add asparagus and peas, cook, stirring frequently for about 5 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high; cook, stirring once halfway through, about 4 minutes.
4.Toss with the pasta and divide among 4 bowls.
5.Top each serving with a dollop of ricotta and a drizzle of olive oil.
Dessert: Ricotta With Cinnamon and Frozen Cherries
*150 calories, 6 grams fat, 8 grams protein, 1.5 grams fiber
Serves 1*
1/4 cup ricottaCinnamon to taste1/2 cup diced frozen cherries
1.Let the cherries defrost for about 5 minutes.
2.Portion out the 1/4 cup ricotta and place in a small bowl (or jar).
3.Slice or chop the cherries and sprinkle on top of the ricotta cheese.
4.Finish with cinnamon to taste.


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Skiathos Climate & Weather
Skiathos Climate and Weather
Skiathos enjoys hot, dry summers and mild winters. Temperatures in July and August, the hottest months, average from 82ºF (28ºC) during the day to 72ºF (22ºC) at night. It is frequently much hotter than that in summer though. Rainfall is unlikely in summer but showers can be expected between September and May. Skiathos differs little from most other Greek islands in the sense that it has an almost typically Mediterranean climate, but all of the northern Sporadic Islands are subject to a strong wind blowing from the north; as a result, most of the beaches on these islands are found on the sheltered southern sides. The sea temperature is lovely and warm from July through to September but it is a little chilly early in the tourist season in May and sometimes June. While May is usually a great time to visit the Greek isles this slight chilliness may be off-putting. The best time to visit is September, when the water is still warm but you can avoid the throngs. Summer remains the most popular time to visit Skiathos and the weather is glorious, though some find the crowds frustrating.
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Oh Look, Police Can Investigate A Satirical Online Comment About Mythical Violence And Not Overreact
from the if-only-others-did-so-as-well dept
However, it's nice to know that sometimes the police recognize a silly online comment for being a silly online comment. Romenesko points us to a recent story of a blogger who writes (somewhat satirically) about the giant NYC apartment complex Stuy Town, who recently had a post entitled Tenant to Children: STFU, complaining about kids making a lot of noise early on Saturday morning, and telling parents to keep their kids quiet however possible. It also illustrated the post with "a crying child in a rifle scope's crosshairs," -- an image that was changed after people complained. Either way, all of this got some residents to call the police, worried that someone was "targeting" their children, and so the police actually stopped by the blogger's apartment to make sure he wasn't really planning to shoot children:
Detectives from the 13th Precinct stopped by today to check on my lucidity and be sure there were no guns in my apartment after some tenants complained that I was inciting violence by posting an email sent to me for the "Tenant to Children: STFU!" post. They were really nice and understood the Lux Living post in question was satire but they had a job to do. After a tour of my apartment and some light conversation about my art collection and antique furniture it was clear to them that I am just a writer with a dark sense of humor and not a threat to society.While one assumes that this should be the standard way that police respond to such complaints, just the fact that we've seen a few stories that went in the other direction made me realize we might as well highlight when things go the right way also.


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imagineinternet had een nieuw webpagina ontwerp nodig en lanceerde daarom een wedstrijd op 99designs.
Een winnaar werd gekozen uit24 ontwerpen ingezonden door3 freelance designers.
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Client: Flags n Poles (logo - http://www.gowebsolutions.com/dev/f…oles/logo/ )
Current store: http://www.minkus.com//public/?fuse…store.home
They are going to devote a new site entirely to this section. Make sure not to use the logo on this site. Also, i don't think this is a good representation of what we're looking for.
An ecommerce site that sells everything having to do with flags, flag poles, and banners.
(United States flags) US Outdoor Flags, US Home/Boxed Sets, US Indoor & Parade Flags & Sets, US Classroom Flags & Banners, US Historical Flags, US Table & Desk Flags, US MIniature Flags
(Alphabetical index) Action Flags, Advertising Flags-Custom, Advertising Decorations, Armed Forces Flags, Auto Racing flags, Banners-Custom Made, Banners-Decorative, Bases-Miniature, Belts-Carrying/Parade, Bennington Flags, Betsy Ross Flags, Bunting, Centers, Christian Flags, Church flags, Code Signal Flags, Confederate Flags, Cord & Tassels, Covers - Rain & Dust, Crosses, Custom Flag & Banners, Decorations, Desk Accessories, Drapery, Eagles, Earth Flag & Banner, Fans, Feather Flags, Firefighter Flag, Flag Display Case, Flag & banner Poles, Floor Stands, Foreign Nation Flags, Banners, Fringe, Grave Marker Flags, Golf Flags, Guidons, Historical Flags, Jolly Roger, Lead Banners, Marine Flags, Military Products, Miniature Flags & Sets, Mountings- Indoor & Outdoor, Parade Flags, Pennant Strings, Pirate Flags, Real estate Flags, Religious Flags, Spearhead flags, State Flags, Support Our Troops, Teardrop banners, United Nations Flags, Veterans Flags & Accessories, Wall Banners, Welcome Flags & Centers, Windsocks
People interesting in FLAGS n POLES of all kinds.
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The global food crisis of 2007–08 was characterized by a sharp spike in the prices of most agricultural commodities, including staple grains. High world prices were transmitted to domestic markets, eroding the purchasing power of urban households and particularly the poor. In dozens of countries, high prices sparked demonstrations and riots. A number of countries, including Argentina, India, Russia, and Vietnam, responded by restricting rice and wheat exports in an attempt to keep domestic prices from rising. At the same time, international food aid budgets were stretched, as increased need in developing countries coincided with decreased purchasing power of the World Food Programme and other food aid agencies.
The FAO's recent statement that world food prices reached a record high in December 2010 has raised the specter of another global food crisis. This scenario has serious implications for the developing world, and raises several questions regarding Africa in particular. What impact did the 2007–08 global price spike have on Sub-Saharan Africa? More specifically, to what degree do changes in world food markets influence the price of staple foods in the region?
IFPRI Senior Research Fellow Nicholas Minot has studied such price transmission through a project funded by the Policy and Research Division of the Department for International Development (DfID) of the United Kingdom. Project findings suggest that African governments can reduce their countries' vulnerability to external food shocks by investing in agricultural research, pursuing more predictable economic policies, facilitating grain trade, and promoting diversification in staple consumption.
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Some pilots become jaded with time. Need to perk-up your aviation life? Pre-Sun 'n Fun, I returned to Central Florida's lake country and a training operation that will freshen anyone's outlook on flying.
Located on Lake Dora above Florida's Turnpike 35 miles northwest of Orlando, it's Jones Brothers Air and Seaplane Adventures in "America's Seaplane City," Tavares, Florida. A bona fide aviation news item their first year with coverage of their Twin Bee MES training, they also offer something extra to the SES student. Want a little adventure in your training routine?
Jones Brothers flies Cessna 180 floatplanes capable of ranging widely throughout the Harris Chain of Lakes and other inland water. And Jones Brothers knows the places to stop for lunch! CFI and co-owner Eric Weaver rattled off just a few: Gator Joe's on Lake Weir, The Black Hammock on Lake Jessup, even The Hillstone (Houston's) on Lake Killarney north of Orlando! They can teach river operations with stops at Corky Bell's or The Outback Crabshack on the St. Johns River.
"It separates us from other training venues," says Weaver, who also works flying a big Twin Otter on floats from Palm Beach to the Bahamas. "We offer varied experiences with aircraft capable of going places, not just around the lake. River training, realistic confined area maneuvering, beaching, ramping – it's all here around Lake County and surrounding areas."
My choice was the ultimate lunch break: An out-landing at a lakefront restaurant. This day, it would be The Lake Minneola Inn in Clermont, Florida, west of Orlando. My instructor was co-owner Ricci (Richie) Rowe. In his other life, he's a long-time Southwest Airlines senior captain and check pilot. Ricci came up through GA, not the military route of most SWA crew. Tales of his teenage seaplane bush flying in Canada and role as a professional water skier would delight you. (He was also a pilot for famed ski show impresario Tommy Bartlett, a family friend.) His stick-and-rudder skills as a former crop duster still impress.
After my first (and not bad) water landing, we taxied up to a white sand beach overlooked by the lunch crowd. We hopped out to sink an anchor and hook up before grabbing a table. The crowd was properly nonchalant about our arrival by seaplane. This IS Florida, after all. But I felt mighty good about it.
With growing familiarity chasing the cobwebs from my flying, a strong tailwind pushed us quickly back to Tavares and a second landing in some pretty rough water. I did OK. I felt at home again with a C-180 of my generation and ilk. No glass cockpit, just a classic panel in a classic airplane – but with water outside! It WAS an adventure.
I had been challenged. I had fun. And I got fed. Covered most of my priorities these days, and I got a tan, too.
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A nasal mucosal biopsy is the removal of a small piece of tissue from the lining of the nose so that it can be checked for disease.
Alternative Names
Biopsy - nasal mucosa; Nose biopsy
How the test is performed
A painkiller is sprayed into the nose. In some cases, a numbing shot may be used. A small piece of the tissue that appears abnormal is removed and checked for problems in the laboratory.
How to prepare for the test
No special preparation is needed. You may be asked to fast for a few hours before the biopsy.
How the test will feel
You may feel pressure or tugging when the tissue is removed. After the numbness wears off, the area may be sore for a few days.
A small to moderate amount of bleeding after the procedure is common. If there is bleeding, the blood vessels may be sealed with an electric current, laser, or chemical.
Why the test is performed
Nasal mucosal biopsy is usually done when abnormal tissue is seen during examination of the nose. It may also be done when the health care provider suspects you have a problem affecting the mucosal tissue of the nose.
Normal Values
The tissue in the nose is normal.
Note: Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. Some labs use different measurements or test different samples. Talk to your doctor about the meaning of your specific test results.
What abnormal results mean
- Cancer
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Necrotizing granuloma, a type of tumor Nasal polyps Nasal tumors Sarcoidosis
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Wegeners granulomatosis)
What the risks are
- Bleeding from the biopsy site
- Infection
Special considerations
Avoid blowing your nose after the biopsy. Gently squeeze the nostrils shut if there is bleeding. If there is bleeding, the blood vessels may be sealed with an electric current or packing.
Posner MR. Head and neck cancer. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Cecil Medicine. 24th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2011:chap 196.
Stavinoha R, McCaffrey TV. Nasal manifestations of systemic disease. In: Flint PW, Haughey BH, Lund LJ, et al, eds. Cummings Otolaryngology: Head & Neck Surgery. 5th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier; 2010:chap 43.
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Umberto D.
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Synopsis: This neorealist masterpiece by Vittorio De Sica follows the daily life of an elderly pensioner as he struggles to make ends meet during Italy's postwar economic recovery. Alone except for his dog, Flike, Umberto is determined to maintain his dignity in a city where human kindness seems to have been swallowed up by the forces of modernization. His simple quest to satisfy his most fundamental needs—food, shelter, companionship—makes for one of the most heartbreaking stories ever filmed, and an essential classic of world cinema.
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-New high-definition digital transfer, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray edition
- That's Life: Vittorio De Sica, a fifty-five-minute documentary made for Italian television in 2001
-Video interview with actress Maria Pia Casilio from 2003
-A booklet featuring an essay by critic Stuart Klawans and reprinted recollections by De Sica and Carlo Battisti, who plays Umberto D.
Les visiteurs du soir
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Synopsis: A work of poetry and dark humor, Les visiteurs du soir is a lyrical medieval fantasy from the great French director Marcel Carné. Two strangers (Arletty and Alain Cuny), dressed as minstrels, arrive at a castle in advance of court festivities—and it is revealed that they are actually emissaries of the devil himself, dispatched to spread heartbreak and suffering. Their plans, however, are thwarted by an unexpected intrusion: human love. Often interpreted as an allegory for the Nazi occupation of France, during which it was made, Les visiteurs du soir—wittily written by Jacques Prévert and Pierre Laroche, and elegantly designed by Alexandre Trauner and shot by Roger Hubert—is a moving and whimsical tale of love conquering all.
Disc Features
-New high-definition digital restoration, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray edition
- L'aventure des "Visiteurs du soir," a documentary on the making of the film
-New English subtitle translation
-A booklet featuring an essay by film critic Michael Atkinson
Children of Paradise
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Synopsis: Poetic realism reached sublime heights with Children of Paradise (Les enfants du paradis), widely considered one of the greatest French films of all time. This nimble depiction of nineteenth-century Paris's theatrical demimonde, filmed during World War II, follows a mysterious woman (Arletty) loved by four different men (all based on historical figures): an actor, a criminal, a count, and, most poignantly, a street mime (Jean-Louis Barrault, in a longing-suffused performance for the ages). With sensitivity and dramatic élan, director Marcel Carné and screenwriter Jacques Prévert resurrect a world teeming with hucksters and aristocrats, thieves and courtesans, pimps and seers. Thanks to a major new restoration, this iconic classic looks and sounds richer and more detailed than ever.
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-New high-definition digital transfer from Pathé's 2011 restoration, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray edition
-Audio commentaries by film scholars Brian Stonehill and Charles Affron
-Video introduction by director Terry Gilliam
- Once Upon a Time: "Children of Paradise", a 2010 documentary on the making of the film
-New visual essay on the design of Children of Paradise by film writer Paul Ryan
- The Birth of "Children of Paradise," a 1967 German documentary that visits Nice, where the film was partially shot, and features interviews with cast members Arletty, Jean-Louis Barrault, Pierre Brasseur; production designer Alexandre Trauner; and others
-Restoration demonstration
-U.S. trailer
-New English subtitle translation
-A booklet featuring an essay by film scholar Dudley Andrew and excerpts from a 1990 interview with director Marcel Carné
The Game
Quote: Release Date: 25 September 2012
Synopsis: Enormously wealthy and emotionally remote investment banker Nicholas Van Orton (Michael Douglas) receives a strange gift from his ne'er-do-well younger brother (Sean Penn) on his forty-eighth birthday: a voucher for a game that, if he agrees to play it, will change his life. Thus begins a trip down a rabbit hole that is puzzling, terrifying, and exhilarating for Nicholas and viewer alike. This multilayered, noirish descent into one man's personal hell is also a surreal, metacinematic journey that, two years after the phenomenon Se7en, further demonstrated that director David Fincher was one of Hollywood's true contemporary visionaries.
Disc Features
-New, restored digital transfer, supervised by director David Fincher and director of photography Harris Savides, with original theatrical 5.1 surround theatrical soundtrack, in DTS-HD Master Audio on the Blu-ray edition
-Alternate 5.1 surround mix optimized for home theater viewing, supervised by sound designer Ren Klyce and Fincher, in DTS-HD Master Audio on the Blu-ray edition
-Audio commentary by Fincher, Savides, actor Michael Douglas, screenwriters John Brancato and Michael Ferris, digital animation supervisor Richard "Dr." Baily, production designer Jeffrey Beecroft, visual effects supervisor Kevin Haug, and visual effects producer Robyn D'Arcy
-An hour's worth of exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and film-to-storyboard comparisons for four of the film's major set pieces, with commentary
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Eating Raoul
Quote: Release Date: 25 September 2012
Synopsis: A sleeper hit of the early 1980s, Eating Raoul is a bawdy, gleefully amoral tale of conspicuous consumption. Warhol superstar Mary Woronov and cult legend Paul Bartel (who also directed) portray a prudish married couple feeling put upon by the swingers who live in their apartment building; one night, by accident, they discover a way to simultaneously realize their dream of opening a little restaurant and rid themselves of the "perverts" down the hall. A mix of hilarious, anything-goes slapstick and biting satire of me-generation self-indulgence, Eating Raoul marks the end of the sexual revolution with a thwack.
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-New, restored digital transfer, supervised by director of photography Gary Thieltges, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray edition
-Audio commentary featuring screenwriter Richard Blackburn, art director Robert Schulenberg, and editor Alan Toomayan
- The Secret Cinema (1968) and Naughty Nurse (1969), two short films by director Paul Bartel
- Cooking Up "Raoul," a new documentary about the making of the film, featuring interviews with stars Mary Woronov, Robert Beltran, and Edie McClurg
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Test Driving Mercedes-Benz's New Tesla-Powered B-Class
For the first time, Mercedes is bringing a fully electric car to the U.S. WSJ's Nathan Olivarez-Giles takes the B-Class for a spin.
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Scott Turner announced as Acting General Manager
Wednesday, 30 May
Lismore City Council's current Assets Manager Scott Turner was last night appointed as Acting General Manager by the Council.
Scott will take the reins from outgoing General Manager Gary Murphy on 4 June, with a two-week handover period before Gary formally steps down on 15 June.
"Council chose Scott for this role due to a strong application and the need for stability moving forward and minimal disruption to the organisation while recruitment of the permanent General Manager takes place," Mayor Isaac Smith said.
"I would like to congratulate Scott on his new role and wish him the very best. Council has every faith that Scott can lead and guide Lismore City Council during this time of transition."
Scott has been with Lismore City Council for 12 years and began his professional career as a Civil Engineer. He worked with Mosman Municipal Council as the Manager of Assets and Engineering Services for more than a decade before moving his family north.
As the first asset manager employed at Lismore City Council, Scott has spear-headed the development of asset management plans for all assets and infrastructure across the organisation, ensuring up-to-date data is available to inform Council decision-making.
He has a detailed understanding of the infrastructure backlog Council needs to grapple with and has plans to address Council's asset maintenance issues and financial sustainability.
"I'm very humbled to be offered this opportunity by the Council and I am very much looking forward to tackling the role," he said.
"There are clearly some significant challenges for this Council moving forward especially around budget. That will be a key area of focus for me.
"We can't sit around and wait until the next budget process to try and solve our issues. We need to start addressing that now and we shouldn't underestimate how big the challenges are.
"Economic development will also be a key focus for me. We still have businesses in Lismore recovering from the 2017 flood and we need to support them to grow and prosper. I believe there are also some exciting development and grant opportunities around that I think we can tap into moving forward.
"Of course, I will also be making sure we are getting on with business as usual and meeting our Delivery Program commitments."
Scott lives at Tuckombil with his wife Mandy and two children. He is a self-confessed touch football fanatic and is a player referee and coach. He also enjoys snow skiing, travelling, gardening, surfing and the great outdoors.
"I would like to say thank you to the Council for this opportunity and I very much look forward to working with them to benefit the Lismore community," Scott said.
"I would also like to wish outgoing General Manager Gary Murphy all the very best in his new role at Central Coast Council."
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Thursday, 11 October
Lismore City Council is calling for expressions of interest to join its Sister City Advisory Panel.> Read More
Biodiversity brekkie serves up gratitude and inspiration
Tuesday, 09 October
Forty-six local volunteers joined Lismore City Council for a Biodiversity Volunteers Breakfast on Saturday, 6 October at the South Lismore Duck Pond Landcare site.> Read More
Field day explores boosting macca potential with native bees
Tuesday, 09 October
Using native bees for macadamia pollination is not just good for biodiversity, it can also increase productivity and yield by upward of 35%.> Read More
New GM brings finance and business experience
Friday, 05 October
Shelley Oldham has been appointed the new General Manager of Lismore City Council.> Read More
New gallery wins heritage architecture award
Friday, 05 October> Read More
Free school holiday fun day provides learning and play
Thursday, 04 October> Read More
Celebrate Small Business Month and grow your business
Friday, 28 September
Lismore City Council and Kyogle Council have partnered to deliver a program of activities for Small Business Month with expert business consultants Lilly Choi-Lee and Trevor Lee of TravConsult.> Read More
Recycled treasures await at Second Hand Saturday
Tuesday, 18 September
Wondering where you can do a bit of guilt-free shopping for a fraction of the usual cost and stop waste going to landfill? It could be as close as next door or just down the road.> Read More
Community solar project named national champion
Wednesday, 12 September
The Lismore Community Solar initiative that was launched in January this year has won a national LG Professionals Federation Award.> Read More
Sustainable House Day showcases sustainable design
Tuesday, 11 September
Four extraordinary examples of sustainable housing will be open to the public this Sunday, 16 September during the Sustainable House Day Open Homes event.> Read More
Free activities at GSAC for Women's Health Week
Friday, 31 August
The Goonellabah Sports & Aquatic Centre is joining in 2018 Women's Health Week with free activities every day from Monday, 3 September to Friday, 7 September.> Read More
GSAC Games challenges locals to be their best
Friday, 17 August
The inaugural GSAC Games is a fitness challenge that will be a gruelling show of strength and endurance as well as an exciting celebration of fitness and determination.> Read More
Lismore Memorial Baths reopens with a splash
Friday, 03 August
The Lismore Memorial Baths will reopen next Monday, 6 August for the 2018/19 swimming season.> Read More
Eco home owners wanted for Sustainable House Open Day
Thursday, 02 August
The Sustainable House Day Northern Rivers team has announced that it will host another Sustainable House Open Day on Sunday, 16 September across the Northern Rivers.> Read More
Access and inclusion makes good business sense
Wednesday, 01 August
As Lismore building owners the Jones family can tell you, championing accessibility makes good business sense.> Read More
Eat the Street award honours City Centre Manager
Thursday, 26 July
Lismore's annual celebration of street food and signature event Eat the Street has won gold at the North Coast Regional Tourism Awards.> Read More
Lismore community urged to continue war on waste
Thursday, 26 July
Lismore City Council is assuring residents it is doing all it can to reduce and recycle plastics after increased community interest following the screening of ABC TV's popular War on Waste.> Read More
Aviation Expo offers high-flying adventure for all ages
Wednesday, 25 July
The 2018 Lismore Aviation Expo this Sunday, 29 July will feature high-flying fun for all ages with death-defying aerobatic shows, thrilling flyovers, adventure and joy flights, and a range of static aircraft displays.> Read More
Container Deposit Scheme drop-off reaches one million mark
Tuesday, 24 July
The Return and Earn bulk collection point at the Lismore Recycling & Recovery Centre hit its one million milestone this week.> Read More
Free course helps business make good first impressions
Tuesday, 24 July
A new course, First Impressions Mean Business, is being offered in early August to local businesses for free.> Read More
Council tyres of illegal dumping and appeals for help
Thursday, 19 July
Lismore City Council is once again appealing for public help to catch illegal dumpers.> Read More
Latest vacancy rates show Lismore CBD recovering
Wednesday, 18 July
The latest CBD business statistics show Lismore has a current vacancy rate of 10.25% - down 1.25% since November 2017.> Read More
RAAF Hawk fighter announced for Lismore Aviation Expo
Wednesday, 18 July
In a major coup for the Lismore Aviation Expo on 29 July, organisers can announce that a RAAF Hawk 127 will be performing a flying demonstration as well as being on static display at the annual event.> Read More
Paul Bennet brings high-flying extravaganza to expo
Tuesday, 17 July
Paul Bennet Airshows will once again take to the skies for the 2018 Lismore Aviation Expo with some old favourites as well as some new planes and high-flying stunts.> Read More
Get your career off the ground at Southern Cross University
Thursday, 12 July
Lismore Aviation Expo has a new sponsor that knows the sky's the limit when you pursue a real passion.> Read More
Shop-top living revitalises CBD and boosts housing choice
Thursday, 12 July
Lismore City Council is calling for more landowners in the CBD to think about shop-top housing as a way to help diversify accommodation options in the city.> Read More
Sea of Bellies showcases art and cultural connection
Friday, 06 July
A beautiful new exhibition featuring painted belly casts of pregnant Aboriginal women or partners of Aboriginal men is on show from 6-15 July at Lismore Regional Gallery as part of NAIDOC Week celebrations.> Read More
Community groups receive annual gifts from Council
Wednesday, 04 July
Twenty-two organisations and community groups received donations from Lismore City Council today at the presentation of the Annual Community Grants Scheme.> Read More
Win free joy flights at Lismore Aviation Expo
Wednesday, 04 July
Lismore Aviation Expo major sponsor Fast Aviation is giving people the chance to win a scenic flight in a Cessna Caravan at this year's event.> Read More
Crafty types and tinkerers wanted at Revolve Shop
Tuesday, 03 July
Lismore City Council is looking for clever, creative and skilled locals with some time on their hands to indulge their passion and help give second-hand items a new life.> Read More
Community invited to join together to celebrate NAIDOC Day
Wednesday, 27 June
People are invited to join together and celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture at our annual NAIDOC Celebration Day on Thursday, 5 July.> Read More
Glass artwork explores Brave New World of recycling
Tuesday, 19 June
A new artwork by Nimbin-based artist Papillon (aka Dr Patrick Smith) uses recycled glass from the Lismore Recycling & Recovery Centre to question the costs of our consumer culture. Using recycled glass and construction adhesive, the former CSIRO scientist has created a suspended installation of a crumbling Earth which sends a poignant message about humanity's inability to effectively recycle the waste we create.> Read More
Sister City to light up Lantern Parade during historic visit
Friday, 15 June
Visitors from Lismore's Sister City Yamato Takada, Japan will walk in the Lismore Lantern Parade next week for the first time in history. The delegates are here to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the Sister City relationship between Lismore and Yamato Takada, which began in 1963 and was the first ever Sister City relationship between Australia and Japan.> Read More
Get a free reusable bag and give up plastic for good.
Friday, 15 June
Boomerang Bags Lismore has joined us here at Council to help local residents get ready for the new ban on plastic bags.> Read More
Call for assistance with illegal asbestos dumping
Wednesday, 13 June
Lismore City Council is calling for help from the public with reporting illegal dumping of asbestos.> Read More
World Environment Day helps kids create a better planet
Thursday, 07 June
Lismore City Council celebrated World Environment Day today with a regional schools event at the Lismore Recycling & Recovery Centre.> Read More
Aviation Expo ready to take off for its fourth year
Tuesday, 05 June
The Annual Lismore Aviation Expo is back, bigger and better in 2018.> Read More
Free event for landholders on property planning
Monday, 04 June
Free landholder field days are coming up in July and September as part of Lismore City Council's Rural Landholder Initiative.> Read More
Community consultation on Australia Day launched
Tuesday, 29 May
As part of National Reconciliation Week activities, Lismore City Council has launched a community consultation on the date of Australia Day.> Read More
Turn intentions into action during National Reconciliation Week
Thursday, 24 May
National Reconciliation Week is coming up from 27 May to 3 June and Lismore City Council is hosting a public event as well as an internal ceremony to mark the occasion and raise awareness about how to actively champion reconciliation in the community.> Read More
Free fire for healthy habitats workshop for landholders
Thursday, 17 May
Thinking about burning-off on your property this winter? You might like to consider more than just asset protection.> Read More
Council calls for community feedback on draft budget
Thursday, 17 May
Lismore City Council will place its draft Imagine Lismore Operational Plan (2018/19 budget) on public exhibition on 21 May for community feedback for 28 days.> Read More
Bridge sign honours South Lismore man of courage
Tuesday, 08 May
Lismore City Council recently erected a new sign at Robert White Bridge in honour of the man described as having "fearless courage" in advocating for ratepayers.> Read More
GM resigns to take on new role at Central Coast Council
Monday, 07 May
Lismore City Council General Manager Gary Murphy has resigned after seven years in the top job to take up a new appointment on the Central Coast.> Read More
Compost Day - turn scrap to soil and have some fun!
Monday, 30 April
Join Lismore City Council and North East Waste for a free Compost Day at the Lismore Recycling & Recovery Centre on Saturday, 5 May from 9am to 1pm, as part of International Compost Awareness Week.> Read More
Young indigenous children benefit from community grants scheme
Friday, 20 April
A group of young children from Goonellabah, showcased their work to friends and family at the Lismore Regional Gallery yesterday, as part of the Art Dreaming Project. The Art Dreaming Project run by Red Inc. through the In-School Support program is a three day workshop held in the school holidays for young indigenous children.> Read More
Tragic accident on Bruxner Highway
Wednesday, 18 April
There has been a fatality on the Bruxner Highway this morning after a piece of heavy machinery rolled over when being moved onto a transportation truck, involving a single male occupant.> Read More
Free school holiday fun day offers learning and play
Wednesday, 11 April
Lismore City Council's fourth annual Upcycle Your Holidays event is coming up on Tuesday, 24 April, with free fun during the school holidays.> Read More
New Lismore Prospectus sells city's development and lifestyle potential
Tuesday, 10 April
Lismore City Council has launched its new guide to private and public investment and funding in the heart of the Northern Rivers - the 2018 Lismore Prospectus.> Read More
Annual Community Grants Scheme now open to community
Wednesday, 04 April
Applications for the 2018 Annual Community Grants> Read More
One Year On event pays tribute to community resilience
Wednesday, 04 April
The Lismore community is invited to a free event - One Year On - to mark one year since the March 2017 flood.> Read More
Free community gathering marks one-year flood anniversary
Friday, 23 March
Lismore City Council is hosting a community gathering - One Year On - at the Lismore Quadrangle on Saturday, 7 April to mark one year since the March 2017 flood.> Read More
Memorial Baths celebrates 90th year with community pool party
Friday, 09 March
The Lismore Memorial Baths has stood proudly in Lismore for just shy of a century and will celebrate its 90th birthday this March.> Read More
Eat the Street serves up delicious family fun
Thursday, 08 March
Eat the Street 2018 is on in the Lismore CBD this Saturday, 10 March!> Read More
Council offers up $3.5 million for affordable housing
Wednesday, 07 March
Lismore City Council has called for expressions of interest from housing providers, community organisations and/or private developers for partnerships to deliver $3.5 million worth of affordable and key worker housing in Lismore.> Read More
Numbers paint pretty picture of regional gallery success
Tuesday, 06 March
The new Lismore Regional Gallery has been open for four months and Director Brett Adlington said the latest statistics already speak volumes about the gallery's success.> Read More
China's recycling policy sparks changes for Lismore residents
Tuesday, 06 March
Lismore residents are being asked to make some simple changes to their recycling habits as the effects of China's National Sword policy are felt across the country.> Read More
Ash Pollard announced as Eat the Street cooking MC
Friday, 02 March
Eat the Street organisers have announced that popular My Kitchen Rules contestant Ash Pollard will be the MC of the Eat the Street cooking stage on Saturday, 10 March.> Read More
Quad program breaks new ground and brings community together
Thursday, 01 March
The Lismore Quadrangle has unveiled its new 12-month program of events, with everything from beat poetry in a tent to site-specific bamboo installations and an open-air cinema coming in 2018.> Read More
Eat the Street masterclass brings taste of Italy to Lismore
Wednesday, 28 February
Foodies are invited to learn the culinary secrets of an Italian cooking heavyweight at two special Eat the Street masterclasses with guest chef Luca Ciano.> Read More
Eat the Street mystery dinner serves up culinary adventure
Tuesday, 27 February
One of several new ticketed events being held as part of Eat the Street 2018 is a progressive 'mystery' dinner on Thursday, 8 March, taking in five exceptional Lismore restaurants.> Read More
Students and families wanted for Sister City Student Exchange Program
Tuesday, 27 February
Lismore City Council is calling for students and host families to be part of the 2018 Sister City Student Exchange Program to Japan.> Read More
Foost Cooking Classes give little chefs big ideas
Friday, 23 February
Budding mini chefs have the opportunity to have fun, be inspired and meet other culinary-inclined children at new Foost Cooking Classes during Eat the Street on Saturday, 10 March.> Read More
Multimillion-dollar investment delivers world-class baseball facility
Thursday, 22 February
The NSW Government has announced $4.95 million to make Lismore the home of baseball in Australia.> Read More
Eat the Street receives $20,000 to boost visitor numbers
Wednesday, 21 February
Lismore's annual street food festival Eat the Street has been awarded $20,000 from the NSW Government to promote the 2018 event.> Read More
Eat the Street tour the ultimate road trip for foodies
Tuesday, 20 February
Organisers of Eat the Street 2018 are offering foodies a different kind of culinary journey this year with the addition of a roving Farm Gate Tour.> Read More
North Lismore Plateau planning agreements on public exhibition
Tuesday, 20 February
Lismore City Council has placed on public exhibition two voluntary planning agreements for North Lismore Plateau until 28 March.> Read More
Eat the Street serves up delicious food and entertainment
Friday, 09 February
Lismore's annual street food festival, Eat the Street, is coming up on Saturday, 10 March.> Read More
Return and Earn bulk collection point opening soon
Friday, 02 February
Lismore City Council will open a Return and Earn bulk collection point for people with 100+ eligible containers on Wednesday, 7 February at the Lismore Recycling & Recovery Centre in Wyrallah Road.> Read More
Thursday Night Live! puts big ideas in the spotlight
Wednesday, 31 January
Renowned curator and festival director Rhoda Roberts AO has been announced as a panellist for the first event in an exciting new talks series - Thursday Night Live! - on 8 February at Lismore Quadrangle.> Read More
Solar launch shines light on renewable energy partnerships
Tuesday, 30 January
Lismore Community Solar - a project that includes the construction of Australia's largest floating solar farm - was launched today by Parliamentary Secretary for Renewable Energy and Northern NSW, Benjamin Franklin MLC.> Read More
2018 Australia Day Award winners announced
Friday, 26 January
The founder of an organisation dedicated to the protection of women, children and companion animals at risk of domestic violence, Anna Ludvik, has been named Lismore's 2018 Citizen of the Year.> Read More
Australia Day Awards pay tribute to exceptional citizens
Tuesday, 23 January
Lismore City Council will be honouring exceptional citizens as well as welcoming new Australians during the 2018 Australia Day Awards ceremony on Friday, 26 January at Lismore City Hall.> Read More
Residents invited to provide views on koalas
Thursday, 18 January
A new online survey is allowing northern NSW residents to provide valuable information about some of Australia's most significant and vulnerable koala populations.> Read More
Stay safe around asbestos these summer holidays
Thursday, 18 January
Did you know that Australia has one of the highest rates of asbestos-related diseases in the world?> Read More
Residents asked to help develop new sport and rec plan
Tuesday, 19 December
Lismore City Council is reviewing its Sport and Recreation Plan and would like to gather feedback from local residents about how they stay active.> Read More
New runway helps cement Lismore's aviation future
Tuesday, 19 December
Lismore City Council has completed a 1.6km reseal of the Lismore Regional Airport runway as part of a $1.8 million upgrade to the airport and general aviation precinct.> Read More
Disaster recovery exercise takes Council offline
Tuesday, 19 December
Lismore City Council will undertake a disaster recovery exercise over the Christmas break to test its IT systems in the event of a major catastrophe.> Read More
Lyndey Milan announced as 2018 Australia Day ambassador
Monday, 18 December
Lyndey Milan OAM has been announced as the 2018 Australia Day ambassador for Lismore.> Read More


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This post isn't about Juvenile Arthritis or Uveitis. It's about SPD (Sensory Processing Disorder). I can't remember if I have mentioned it before now and honestly I am too tired to check. It seems I should know when she received this latest diagnosis, but I can't. If I have mentioned any of this before, just bear with me and or skip ahead.
A month, maybe two months ago I took Jenna to our regular pediatrician to talk to her about Jenna's emotional, irrational, really quite frightening outbursts. She has had them for as long as I can recall, but they were getting worse and more frequent. She was also leaving notes all over the house that said things like "I hate myself", "I hate my life", "I don't even know why I was born", "my life is an epic failure", just to name a few. She is way too young to be feeling this. So, I went into the appointment thinking Jenna is just under a lot of emotional stress on account of the JIA, Uveitis, meds, etc. Her ped started asking me a series of questions that made zero sense to me. Wait, I did blog about this. Now I remember. At any rate, apparently Jenna isn't depressed or stressed out. She has Sensory Processing Disorder. We were referred to a counselor to help Jenna identify and work through her emotions. Talk about epic failure. After two 1 hour sessions in which Jenna barely spoke, the counselor decided that Jenna is overindulged. Okay, BUH-BYE! We were also referred to an occupational therapist to get a full, official evaluation. I had done quite a bit of research before going into the eval. Some things made sense, others not so much. So I really thought the OT would tell us, "Nah, she's fine.". As usual, I could not have been more wrong if I had tried. Jenna exhibited deficits in areas that I never would have guessed. So, right now Jenna sees Miss Karen at OT every Thursday morning before school. Once school is out she will go every Tuesday and Thursday mornings.
This is all turning out to be such an incredibly painful learning process for all of us! As soon as I got her eval report, I told my husband that we needed to make some changes in how we deal with Jenna. NONE of this is her fault! All these things that we used to get so frustrated with her about, we used to punish her for. They aren't her fault. Now don't think I am going to start excusing bad behavior. No sir! But we will deal with and manage it differently. Things like brushing her hair and her teeth. Most kids don't necessarily LIKE doing it, but they do it. For us this is a tearful meltdown 2x daily, and it's still only done half way. Turns out this is actually PAINFUL for her. Any touching to her is painful. She told me today that she felt like she was being burned when Miss Karen touched her with a soft brush. I wanted to scream, "WHAT?!?!?!". But I held my tongue. Miss Karen explained that her brain is hardwired to send a signal that any touch is painful. To her any kind of touch is painful. Can you even imagine?? Too many sounds to her that are all at once and jumbled up make her feel "weird" and get her "engine running". She gets very keyed up and then her brain starts sending out mixed signals. She becomes overwhelmed from all of the sensory input. Jenna is very much a sensory avoider. This morning she had meltdown after meltdown with maniacal laughter in-between. It hit me once we were in the waiting room, when her eyes lit up at the sight of Miss Karen, was her behavior all morning a result of her excitement over going to OT?? Miss Karen said without a doubt. She was in a heightened state of arousal, her engine was all revved up and she simply cannot regulate that engine. I still don't fully understand that, yet it makes sense. And, it simply feels good knowing there WAS a reason behind this mornings behavior. She was also able to explain to me 1) Why Jenna has a meltdown about taking a shower and 2) Why Jenna wasn't able to explain to me herself why she hates taking showers. Miss Karen says that Jenna hates showers because of the water hitting her head and face as well as the sensation of the water running down her body. It is all TOO MUCH sensory input! IN the bath she is surrounded equally by water. Aaaaah, okay, gotcha. So why couldn't she just say so?? There is a term for it, but I can't remember it. Basically, Jenna knew why, but her brain can't send the words in sentence form to her mouth to tell me. As soon as Miss Karen said it, Jenna's eyes lit up like Christmas and she vigorously nodded "YES". After her session, Miss Karen explained a little more to me about what is going on with Jenna. I knew about the tactile stuff, but there is so much more. Even things as simple as, when you start falling to your left, your brain sends a signal "PULL RIGHT" so that you won't fall and get hurt. Jenna's body doesn't. When she falls left, her body says "PULL LEFT" and down she goes. When you go down a slide, your natural instinct is to put your hands down and push yourself up to stand, protecting your face and head. Jenna can't. Her body doesn't get that message from her brain. She will just continue forward and face plant. I get the feeling that we have only BEGUN to scratch the surface. I don't even think I am even coming close to expressing to you just how painful this is to see Jenna going through this. How much it is BREAKING MY HEART. I am MOMMY. It is MY job to fix her!!! I feel so angry and so sad all at once! When your child hurts, you want to make it better. I CAN'T FIX THIS. I can help her, but I can't fix her. Tears ARE streaming down her face, just as the song says.All I can do is TRY to fix her. I would like to ask God, "WHY HER?? Why?? Why is she being given SO much?!". But ultimately, it doesn't matter. She HAS been given this and we will deal with it.
"I Can Do All Things Through Christ Who Strengthens Me"
Philippians 4:13


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Pets, Pets, Pets
Dogs are known for their loyalty. Some of the most faithful pooches in history have been immortalized in stone, verse or film. The following profilestwo dogs whose devotion goes above and beyond:
* Hachiko- During the 1920s this Akita would meet his Tokyo professor owner at the train station every day at 3 p.m. when the teacher returned from the university. The pair continued their routine for about a year and a half until 1925, when the professor suffered a fatal stroke at work. Hachiko was given to relatives and later to the gardener, but would repeatedly escape to the train station where he would await his master's return. He kept up his 3 o'clock vigil for almost 10 years. Sometimes he wouldn't return home for 2 days. Only hunger forced him to go back to his new owners.
Life on the streets took a toll on Hachiko. He suffered from mange, canine battle scars and finally succumbed to arthritis and heartworm. The once majestic Akita was a familiar sight to commuters until March 8, 1935 when he was found dead at the same spot where he had waited so patiently. Hachiko's passing made the front pages of Japanese newspapers. A national day of mourning was declared. Through the years Hachiko's faithfulness became a symbol of loyalty in Japan. In 1934 a bronze statue was erected at the ticket gate of the Shibuya station and Hachiko himself was present at its unveiling. The first statue was recycled during World War II but a new one took its place in 1948. Each year on April 8th there is a solemn ceremony at the station in Hachiko's memory. The Akita's bones are buried alongside his professor, and Hachiko's coat is preserved and stuffed on display at the National Science Museum in Ueno. (Reminiscent of Roy Roger's Trigger and Bullet). As an interesting aside, last year's bestseller The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by D. Wroblewski centers around a mute boy and his family's fictional breed of dogs, but the author alludes to bloodlines that trace to Hachiko and also to Buddy (a female) , the first Seeing Eye dog in the US. Now wouldn't that pairing be an intriguing designer dog? After several children's books and a 1987 Japanese film, Hachiko's saga has gone Hollywood. A major motion picture shot in Rhode Island, "Hachiko: A Dog's Story", starring Richard Gere as the professor, is scheduled for release this summer. Hachiko will be portrayed by an Akita named Forrest. There is no word on whether Forrest or the real Hachiko were ever Buddhists like their co-star. * Greyfriars Bobby- This Skye Terrier's persistence pre-dates and surpasses Hachiko. The scene now shifts to Scotland. In the 1850s Edinburgh policeman John Gray acquired a stray black Terrier as his little guard dog, a condition of his employment as a night watchman. He named the dog "Bobby" after the UK term for constable. The team was inseparable until Gray died of tuberculosis in 1858. Bobby led the funeral procession
to Gray's grave in Greyfriars Kirkyard, and refused to leave the freshly packed earth. The caretaker initially sent him away but the dog kept coming back each day for 14 years until he died on Jan.14, 1872 at the age of sixteen. Some like to think that the tenacious Terrier kept constant watch over the grave, but realistically, Bobby had help along the way from a group of admiring friends. He regularly left for lunch at a neighboring coffee house when he heard the 1 o'clock cannon. Word spread and crowds would gather to witness this daily ritual.
Others built Bobby shelter, and it seems he spent winters in local houses. Nine years after the start of his vigil, an edict was passed saying unlicensed dogs would be destroyed. The Lord Provost of Edinburgh, also the director of the Scottish SPCA, paid Bobby's license fee. From then on, he wore a collar that said he was the responsibility of the city council.
Disney made a Greyfriars Bobby movie in 1961 based on a children's book, which is a more accurate tribute than the 2006 UK remake that cast a Westie as the famous Skye Terrier. There was such an uproar over the change of breed that a Scottish backer withdrew
£500,000 of financing and filming was almost moved to Luxembourg.
When Bobby died, rules prevented the dog from being buried in the cemetery, but his tomb is just inside the gate. A baroness who came to see Bobby several times, deeply moved by his story, commissioned a granite statue and fountain nearby, while over a century later the Dog Aid Society purchased a headstone for the tiny Terrier, engraved with the words- "let his loyalty and devotion be a lesson to us all."
** SPECIAL THANKS to the fine staff from Hempstead Town Shelter for running the low-cost Microchip Clinic during the Last Hope Dog Walk at Wantagh Park last Saturday. We are also grateful for our wonderful (volunteer) vet tech, Diane Pionegro. A total of 58 pets- 53 dogs and 5 cats- were implanted with Bayer resQ™ microchips during the event. Any owner from the clinic with questions or problems registering their pet's new chip, please call Hempstead Shelter at 516-785-5220.
Poster Dogs from Hempstead Town Shelter Beltagh Ave. Wantagh: "Bradley" and "Magoo" were 2 of the Hempstead Shelter dogs that came to the Last Hope Dog Walk, along with a caboodle of kittens, in hopes that someone nice would notice them. "Bradley" #2930, a 4 yr. brindle Pit mix, personifies
patience. He has been at the shelter 2 years. Yes, you read correctly- 2 years. His owner's home burned down. The man thought that he'd be able to reclaim him, but he never could. "Bradley" is calm in his cage and good with other dogs. He deserves a forever home of his own. Meanwhile "Magoo" is a mellow Sharpei mix about 5 years old, also well-behaved at the Dog Walk. If interested, please call Hempstead Shelter at the number above.