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One of my many weaknesses is candy bars. I don't eat a candy bar every day, but nary a week goes by without me eating one, whether in miniature or full-size form. Sure, they're not very healthy, but dang it, they taste so good. Sure, there are a couple that aren't so hot (like Butterfingers, for example) but most of them are quite tasty. So, in salute of these chocolate confectioneries, I give you The Canon Review's Top 9 Candy Bars.
9. Almond Joy - If you don't like coconut, you will hate Almond Joy. Fortunately for me, I like coconut, and when combined with almonds and milk chocolate, it makes a winning combination. The Mounds bar is similar, but Almond Joy makes it on the list because it has nuts, and Mounds don't.
8. Crunch Bar- A simple candy bar made by Nestle, it's a chocolate bar with crisped rice put in to give it its "Crunch". Simple, but very good nonetheless. Hershey's makes a similar candy bar, Krackel, but only in miniature form for some reason.
7. Reese's Peanut Butter Cups- Some people may say that this is not technically a candy bar. Well, it's my list, so Reese's will count. Sure, they come in cup form instead of the traditional bar form, although they do have Reese's Peanut Butter Bars. Nevertheless, the combination of chocolate and peanut butter is too good to ignore. The white chocolate Reese's are just as good, if not better.
6. Mr. Goodbar- Two of my favorite things, chocolate and peanuts, are combined in one great candy bar. One of the original Hershey's candy bars, Mr. Goodbar is, in my opinion, the most underrated candy bar out there.
5. Twix- Always a favorite of mine, Twix is a great mixture of chocolate, caramel, and that cookie crunch. There commercials sure are annoying, but nevertheless, the bar is just too good to leave off the list. An interesting trivia note, Twix was called Raider in many European countries until 1991, according to Wikipedia.
4. Kit Kat- I just had a Kit Kat earlier today. It was good, like usual. The bar consists of four wafer fingers covered with chocolate. If one wanted to, you could take apart the wafer fingers one by one and eat it that way, but usually I prefer to just eat it whole. In Japan, Kit Kat is a very popular candy, and there are many different flavors of Kit Kat, from Green Tea and Pineapple to Beet and Soy Sauce. I shudder to think what a Soy Sauce Kit Kat would taste like.
3. Snickers- Named after a horse, Snickers is a combination of nougat, caramel, and peanuts covered with milk chocolate. It is all sorts of good, at least in my opinion. Snickers ice cream and ice cream bars are also very good, although a little expensive.
2. Baby Ruth- Somewhat similar to Snickers, with the only differences being that Baby Ruth has more nougat and more peanuts spread all across the candy bar. It's bigger and sweeter than Snickers, yet somehow not as filling, so go figure. The origin of the Baby Ruth name is under some debate, as many believe the bar was named after Babe Ruth, but the company insists that the bar was named after former president Grover Cleveland's daughter, Ruth. Although why somebody would name a candy bar after the daughter of a president long since out of office is confounding to me, as the Baby Ruth first appeared in stores in 1921. Coincidentally (or not), in 1921, Babe Ruth was merely the most famous athlete alive. So draw your own conclusions.
and the number one candy bar (according to The Canon Review) is:
1. Hershey's Cookies n' Creme- A controversial choice, but it is my choice after all. For one, I'm a huge fan of white chocolate, and this bar is one of the few that are made of white chocolate. Add to that the chocolate cookie bits, and the result is one great tasting candy bar. It may be a little sweet for some, but I find the taste just right. Bottom line, if I could only have one candy bar for the rest of my life, than my choice would be Hersehey's Cookies n' Creme.
Well, thanks for reading. This list is only my opinion, and I'm sure that your list of top candy bars would be a lot different than mine, since everybody has different tastes. If you have any feedback or complaints on this topic, or if you have an idea for a future post on The Canon Review, than either leave a comment on the blog or send me an e-mail at email@example.com. Here's a couple of commercials for candy bars to wrap this thing up.
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1. Food Bank
Why they're hurting: Washington Mutual and Lehman Brothers used to hold corporate volunteering days at the Food Bank's 90,000-square-foot warehouse in Hunts Point. Now we've lost that entire network, says spokeswoman Carol Schneider. Meanwhile, the number of people who need the Food Bank's services is rapidly rising. I just got an e-mail from the Bed-Stuy Campaign Against Hunger, says Schneider. They've seen 1,200 people in the last two days. At least 50 of the families are completely new.
What you can do: A donation of $1 at foodbanknyc.com translates into five meals. The group also relies heavily on volunteers to unpack and sort food donations and serve weekday meals at the community kitchen in East Harlem. E-mail Heather Joseph (email@example.com) to help.
2. Citymeals on Wheels
Why they're hurting: The fall of Bear Stearns and several generous hedge-fund donors has taken a huge toll. Altogether, we've lost $1.286 million this year. That's about 200,000 meals, says executive director Marcia Stein. While volunteers are always needed, what the charity really could use is more cash. We need to make up losses in a time when food costs are rising by more than 7 percent.
What you can do: Donations are the highest priorityeach meal costs the organization $6.42and they can be made at citymeals.org/donate. Volunteer to deliver meals for a day or an afternoon. Or if you're ready for six-month commitment, sign up for the Friendly Visiting program. You'll visit a homebound senior once a week for a half-hour, just to check in. For Friendly Visiting, download the volunteer application from the Website and fax it along with two references to 212-687-1296. E-mail firstname.lastname@example.com to help with deliveries.
3. United Way
Why they're hurting: The organization has long-standing relationships with Fortune 500 companies like Bank of America and JP Morgan Chase, but many have cut back on their annual giving. Our revenues are down, but our needs are up, says Steve Kaufman, senior director of community affairs. For every job lost on Wall Street, an additional 3.3 jobs are lost throughout the state's economy, a state of affairs that will undoubtedly affect the low-income communities his group serves.
What you can do: Volunteer for the year-old financial-literacy initiative called MoneyUp, which provides families with free financial counselingopening bank accounts, prioritizing debt, processing tax returns. A brief orientation is required, but a professional financial background is not. The best way to donate is through unitedwaynyc.org; you can choose an action area to support and receive monthly e-updates on how your donation is helping. Call Natalia Lopez (212-251-4047) to volunteer.
4. Big Brothers, Big Sisters
Why they're hurting: Bear Stearns was involved in the charity's workplace-mentoring program, which brought teenagers into an office twice a month throughout the school year to learn about the professional world. We have 47 corporations that have managed to stay with us, says Michael Corriero, director of the New York office. But if one leaves, that's ten, fifteen, twenty kids left without a place to go.
What you can do: The standard workplace program runs the length of the school year and brings teens into the office for four hours a month. If that's too much commitment, businesses can also run a one-day mentoring program with employees and mentees (a.k.a. littles) spending at least two hours together. Individual volunteers can sign up to be paired with a little for at least eight hours a month for a year, on any activity they choose together. Volunteers and donors can get involved online at bigsnyc.org. Businesses interested in workplace programs can call 212-686-2042; ask for the workplace-mentoring center.
5. Habitat for Humanity
Why they're hurting: Volunteers (including many former Bear staffers) are still willing to wield a hammer to build affordable-housing units for Habitat, but it's the high cost of construction materials that will likely restrain projects. Since 2002, construction costs have shot up $112 per square foot. It's so crucial that we get donations, says executive director Josh Lockwood. We have a project in Brownsville where there are 8,000 requests for 41 condominiums.
What you can do: As much as you may want to get out your tool belt, making a donation online at habitatnyc.org will go further. Habitat also accepts donations of tools and building materials. Contact senior project manager Gina Buffone (212-991-4000, ext. 311) to donate tools or materials. The group is not currently taking new volunteers.


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Dragon, privately developed spacecraft built by the American corporation SpaceX. The first of two test flights was launched on December 8, 2010, and the second test flight, which carried cargo to the International Space Station (ISS), was launched on May 22, 2012.
Dragon has a bell-shaped forward compartment that is pressurized and a cylindrical rear compartment called the trunk that is unpressurized. A pair of solar arrays that power the spacecraft are attached to the trunk. Dragon can carry 6,000 kg (13,000 pounds) of supplies to the ISS. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration contracted with SpaceX for 12 unmanned Dragon flights to the ISS through 2015.
In addition to carrying supplies to the ISS, Dragon will also have a manned configuration that can carry up to seven astronauts. Unmanned flights called DragonLab are planned that will not go to the ISS but will instead orbit Earth and conduct scientific experiments.
Dragon is launched by a Falcon 9 launch vehicle (also developed by SpaceX) from Cape Canaveral, Florida. At the end of its mission, Dragon splashes down at sea.


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Corporate Governance and Directors
The Board has given consideration to the code provisions set out in the UK Corporate Governance Code issued by the Financial Reporting Council. Although AIM companies are not required to give Corporate Governance disclosure, the Directors have chosen to provide certain information which they believe will be helpful having regard to the scale and nature of the Group's activities.
Internal Control
The Board of Directors recognises that it is responsible for the Group's systems of internal control and for reviewing their effectiveness. Such systems, which include financial, operational and compliance controls and risk management, have been designed to provide reasonable, but not absolute, assurance against material misstatement or loss. They include:
- the ongoing identification, evaluation and management of the significant risks faced by the Group;
- regular consideration by the Board of actual financial results;
- compliance with operating procedures and policies;
- annual review of the Group's insurance cover;
- defined procedures for the appraisal and authorisation of capital expenditure and capital disposals;
- regular consideration of the Group's liquidity position.
When reviewing the effectiveness of internal control, the Board has regard to any problems or new areas of risk.
Remuneration Committee
The principal function of the Remuneration Committee is to determine the policy on key executives' remuneration in order to attract, retain and motivate high calibre individuals with a competitive remuneration package. The Committee consists of Luciano Martucci (Chairman), Martin Perrin and Petter Neby. Remuneration for executives comprises basic salary, a performance-related bonus, share based payments and other benefits in kind. Details of Directors' remuneration and share based payments granted are given in the note 5.
Audit Committee
The Audit Committee, comprising Luciano Martucci (Chairman), Martin Perrin and Petter Neby, meets as necessary. It reviews the Company's external audit arrangements, including the cost-effectiveness of the audit and the independence and objectivity of the auditors. It also reviews the interim and full year financial statements prior to their submission to the Board, the application of the Group's accounting policies, any changes to financial reporting requirements and such other related matters as the Board may direct. The external auditors and executive Directors are invited to attend the meetings.
City Code on Takeovers and Mergers
The Company is subject to the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers.
Board of Directors
Luciano Martucci
With a career at IBM spanning over 40 years and culminating in his appointment of Country General Manager and Chairman of IBM Italy, Luciano has extensive knowledge and experience of the TMT and Financial Services sectors. He is currently member of the Executive Committee of Milan Trade Fair Foundation, Chairman of The Innovation Group and a Senior Advisor to Advent International, the global private equity firm.
Marco Casartelli
As co-founder of the business Marco has extensive knowledge and experience with the TMT sector. He worked with some of the worlds leading brands including Viacom/CBS Sportsline, Juventus FC and Yahoo to spearhead their internet and digital rights strategy.
Martin Perrin
Martin is a chartered accountant with extensive experience of operations and finance in industry, particularly technology where directorships included Qualcomm Telecommunications Ltd. He has also gained investment management and corporate finance experience at Lazards. He is a non-executive director of Fiske plc and a number of private companies.
Mauro Duca
Mauro has 25 years of experience in the ICT sector, 20 of those as an independent consultant specialising in ICT governance, project management and business continuity. He has supervised many large scale and complex projects for top tier banks throughout Italy and Europe.
Petter Neby
Non-executive Director
Petter is Chairman of Neby & Jahrmann Srl, a cornerstone investor in Vipera and has worked closely with the Company since its inception, providing valuable strategic support and guidance. As a technology entrepreneur, Petter has considerable experience in developing a number of European consumer facing technology businesses.
Jeremy Nicholds
Non-executive Director
Jeremy is an internationally experienced marketing and commercial director in the global payments field, having worked for companies such as Visa, MasterCard, NatWest Bank, Reuters and the Prudential. He was formerly an Executive Director at Visa Europe responsible for mobile payments. Prior to joining Visa in June 2006 he was SVP Sales & Marketing at MasterCard Europe, responsible for all marketing activity, and before MasterCard Jeremy headed up NatWest Bank's consumer card business.


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Saint Michael Traveler
How do we categorize the fighters of the wars of 1775-1783, the wars of American Independence? The forces from the 13 colonies assembled and fought an asymmetric war against the organized forces of England. When the members of these American forces were captured by the English forces, often they were killed and labeled as terrorists.
How do we label the defense-liberation forces of Lebanon and Palestine? Do we call these terrorists because they have been fighting those who have occupied their land, killed their families and children? As Americans would we fight for the defense of our homeland? Those who help the people of Palestine and Lebanon are called the sponsors of terrorists. France helped our forces to fight the British forces. Were French sponsoring the American terrorists?
The success or failure of the administration of President Obama with Israel would determine the nature of future stability for the Middle East. Any rational and humanistic resolution of Palestinian dilemma has been non-starter with Israel. The problems of Palestinian subjugation to Israel occupation are the seeds for an unstable world including the Middle East.
The Palestinian issue, over 40 years of baffling by Israel throwing one excuse after another to derail any prospect, is independent of any other world concern for the US administration. Secretary of State Clinton should not allow Israel to dictate the foreign policy of the United States. USA can't afford war after war to support failed attempts to stabilize the region. Palestinians have paid a high price for failed attempts to consider the human side of the Palestinians struggle for peaceful life.
The problem of Iranian nuclear fuel cycle is just a diversion from the real problems in the Middle East, the problem is a humanistic resolution of Palestinian dilemma.


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It's almost Labor Day, and I'm thinking about women who paved the way for later generations. "Groundbreakers: Great American Gardens and the Women Who Designed Them" is a double pleasure from the New York Botanical Garden. The slender catalog for the NYBG's evocative exhibit of a Beatrix Farrand garden and related displays captures the ambition of Farrand and other women landscape designers and photographers in the early 20th century. Born after the Civil War, these women took advantage of a prosperous America's interest in beautification to lead the way in new fields. It's a stirring story: best yet, you can take Metro North to the garden and see the show until September 7. —Linda Cabasin, Editorial Director
I'll be spending the next few months reading the entries on Flavorwire's list of "50 Essays Guaranteed to Make You a Better Person." Joan Didion, E.B. White, James Baldwin, Susan Sontag, Christopher Hitchens, Nora Ephron—all the greats are represented. —Michael Alan Connelly, Editor, Fodors.com
I enjoyed this short video on the Oxford comma so much that I decided to share it with my friend, a grammar dimwit and a lazy writer.—Eric Wechter, Editor, Cruises and Resorts
I have been thumbing through Collected Poems by Jack Gilbert, rediscovering some of the poems I heard him read from his 2005 collection, Refusing Heaven, and being floored by some devastating new ones, like "Married" and "Cherishing What Isn't." —Salwa Jabado, Senior Editor, Countryside and Adventure
I've been reading Stephen King's On Writing, a memoir about how he came to be a writer, his tips and suggestions for other writers, and general anecdotes about his life writing. —Perrie Hartz, Associate Editor, Cruises and Resorts


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Millersville University, Faculty Senate
18 February 1997
Prior Minutes
Student Senate President
VP for Acad Affairs
Assoc Provost for Acad Admin
Committee Reports
Acad Policies
Outcomes Assessment
Joint Senate Conf
Acad Standards
University Theme
Proposed Courses
Gen Ed Task Force
Program Approvals
Expand Acad Standards Committee
Chairperson D. Eidam
called the meeting to order at
4:10 p.m.
Chryst Hall, Room 210. All departme ntal senators
except for the Nursing Department attended. P. Leahy attended for student senate and M. Wayde for
The Snapper
Senate approved the
4 February 1997
meeting minutes. Eidam noted the following corrections to today's agenda: In item VIII. Proposed Courses and Programs, change CSCI 450 and 456 from one to two meetings to challenge courses. Under item IX Faculty Senate Elections, note that Professor S. Lotlikar no longer served on the Judiciary Committee and senate will not hold that election.
Chairperson's Report
Chairperson D. Eidam welcomed parliamentarian C. Scharnberger back to senate. Eidam talked to J. Sheridan regarding senate's timelines on the General Education Task Force Report. Senate is targeting a completion date of March's first meeting (4 March). APSCUF and the Provost agree to the new date. Eidam reserved Chryst Hall, Room 210, for next Tuesday, February 25, in case senate needs a special meeting solely devoted to discussion of the General Education Task Force Re port. He asked the UCPRC and GERC committee chairs to be ready to reschedule their meetings.
Eidam's email survey indicates that senators agree with the dates. Before today's meeting ends, senate must decide whether to meet next Tuesday. Eidam distributed a senate email directory Attachment C but said it would be the last that he would distribute in hard copy form. He can place it on MU's senate Web page faster than he can print it.
Eidam announced that senate secretary M. Margolis now sends senate's minutes electronically to senate's Webmaster, M. Warmkessel. She puts the minutes on Marauder on senate's part of the MU Web site home page. Last meet ing's minutes are already available there. Eidam suggested that senators check senate's web site; Webmaster Warmkessel improves it every day. The minutes are linked and an index is planned for the future.
Eidam recognized senate Webmaster, M. Warmkessel, and thanked her for all her work she has done so far. She said she appreciated comments from senators. Her goal is to put current minutes on line and then work backwards . All minutes and action summaries are available on line for 1995 and 1996. When secretary M. Margolis sends the minutes to her electronically, she can put them on senate's Web site immediately.
She does have a concern about attachments to the minutes. There are two ways of putting attachments in minutes for the Web: either keying or scanning them in. Without ocr software with scanning, an indexing system can n ot index the attachments. Warmkessel moved that senators provide attachments that go with minutes either electronically (e.g., email) or on a floppy disk. The motion passed.
Eidam represented senate at last night's SPARC meeting. There was a discussion of the budget and L. Suskie presented an analysis of an attitudinal and background survey that is done about every three to four years. Eida m would like to have Suskie speak to senate after senate completes important agenda items.
Student Senate President
Student Senate President P. Leahy said student senate met February 13 and filled openings on committees. It elected six new committee members. If senators need to know who the student representatives on their co mmittees are, contact the student senate office. Student senate also worked on its voter registration drive. The next meeting will be February 27.
Administrative Officers
President J. Caputo said two weeks ago he reported on governor T. Ridge's annual budget address. University presidents have since met with Pennsylvania legislators to get their take on the governor's budget mess age. Recall that there was a fair amount of hostility towards us two years ago. Last year that anger seems to have subsided. Ridge proposed a two percent increase in the budget and legislators seem to support it. It is unlikely that the general assembly will raise the figure. Several line items were not funded.
Caputo said there was cumulative damage from the recent Lawless campaign against the SSHE schools. Lawless created an environment in which higher education is perceived as inefficient. In response to this, we are develo ping a letter writing campaign and are asking alumni and students to write to legislators. We are also developing a public relation's campaign that will stress our mission and accomplishments.
Vice President for Academic Affairs
Vice President for Academic Affairs F. McNairy informed senators that MU held an open house last weekend. 1100 individuals attended despite snow. They stayed for the academic presentations. She thanked departmen tal representatives for coming out and helping.
Associate Provost for Academic Administration
Associate Provost for Academic Administration J. Stager said
that MU moved the workshop that Jim Nichols will conduct from April 10 and 11 to April 1 and 2. The Women in Mathematical S ciences Conferences is also April 1.
Committee Reports
Undergraduate Course and Program Review Committee
Undergraduate Course and Program Review Committee chairperson, R. Wismer,
introduced four new course proposals and one option:
: Calculus and Actuarial Science Problem Solving Seminar, a new one credit hour course to be first offered Spring 1998 if approved.
: Women in United States History, a new three credit hour General Education Writing (non-liberal arts core) course first offered as a topics course in the Spring and Fa ll of 1995 and to be first offered Spring 1998 if approved.
Chesapeake Bay System, a new, four credit hour General Education Writing course first offered as a topics course in the Fall of 1995 and to be first offered in the Fa ll of 1997 if approved.
Wismer requested that senate consider BIOL 447 under the one meeting rule.
: Topics in Women's Studies, a one to four credit hour new non-general education elective topics course to be first offered in the Fall of 1997 or Spring of 1998 if approved.
Option in International Business
Wismer asked that senate consider the option today since it has already been presented and discussed in senate. Changes have been made where senators had objections in the past. Senate voted to consider the option t oday and again voted to approve it.
Academic Policies Committee
Academic Policies Committee chairperson, K. Bookmiller, said the committee's first meeting will be on Thursday.
Outcomes Assessment Committee
Outcomes Assessment Committee chairperson, R. Mainzer, said the committee together with the General Education Review Committee is applying for a system wide grant. The grant will involve Dr. J. Nichol's workshop . Senate voted in May 1994 to require and activate outcome assessment and evaluation plans and the grant also includes senate's action. The committee is restarting a newsletter and plans three issues. The first one will come out in about a month.
Joint Senate Conference Committee
Joint Senate Conference Committee chairperson, J. Piperberg, said he has distributed the rough draft of a report concerning the four year commitment to committee members. He has received feedback from them. He w ill make the appropriate changes based on their feedback. He will schedule a meeting soon; committee members can expect to meet shortly. He expects to complete the project quickly.
Academic Standards Committee
Academic Standards Committee chairperson, J. Piperberg, said if senate passed the proposal he made concerning the Academic Standards Committee today, he will bring to the committee a recommendation to raise the number of students as well. Chairperson D. Eidam reminded Piperberg that senate's bylaws require that a written proposal be submitted when changing a senate committee's size.
University Theme Committee
University Theme Committee chairperson, J. Piperberg, said yesterday was the due date for proposals for the year 2000-2001 University theme. He has received four suggestions. One proposer was anonymous and one d id not want to be responsible for his/her proposed theme. Two suggestions were well fleshed out. Piperberg will distribute the descriptions of the two proposals to committee members. The committee will meet with the proposers shortly and will have a recom mendation for senate either in the first or second meeting in April.
Piperberg deferred to B. Schneller, 1996-1997 Academic Theme Committee Co-Chairperson, so that she could describe some of the Spring semester' upcoming theme events. Schneller said the title of this year's theme is &quo t;Preparing for Life in the Twenty-First Century." She described two upcoming events: on February 27, 1997, Frederick Turner, a poet, essayist and Founder's Professor of Literature at the University of Texas at Dallas, will present a lecture entitled , "The Great Chain of Being - The Role of the Arts in the Twenty-First Century." The event will occur at 4 PM in Lehr Dining Room of Gordinier Hall. On March 6 of the next week, Elijah Anderson, Charles Gay Professor of Sociology at the Universi ty of Pennsylvania, will present a lecture on violence in the inner city. The lecture will be at 7:30 PM in McComsey Auditorium.
Senate secretary and 1996-1997 Academic Theme Committee Co-Chairperson, M. Margolis, announced that Michael Rothchild, author of the best-selling book
, will speak on campus on the significance of biotec hnology for America's future. The event will be held on April 15, 1997, at 8 PM in Lehr Dining Room of Gordinier Hall.
Proposed Courses
There were no challenges to currently proposed courses under the two meeting rule.
Faculty Senate Elections
Senate needed to elect its secretary for a one year term (1997-1998) beginning in September 1997. Chairperson D. Eidam called for nominations. Hearing none, he noted that B. Schneller, although not currently a senat or, was willing and able to serve as senate secretary. Eidam asked that senate suspend the rules and elect Schneller, a former senate secretary. A W. Dorman/B. Nakhai motion to elect B. Schneller as senate secretary for the 1997-1998 academic year passed unanimously.
Senate needed to replace S. Lotlikar on the University Theme Committee, a nonschool position ending in 1998. Eidam called for nominations. Hearing none, he said senate will carry the election over to the next meeting.
Report of the General Education
Review Committee
The General Education Review Committee reported to senate on the report of the General Education Task Force of 19 November 1996 (see
Attachment A
, pages 4155-4156, of the 4 February 1997 senate minutes).
Chairperson D. Eidam recognized senator J. McCade. McCade said that he had placed on the table written motions regarding the General Education Review Task Force (see
Attachment A
). He asked to make the motions one at a time:
Motion 1: Advanced Writing Requirement
The task force should completely withdraw both its reference to the English Department and the statement about the advanced writing requirement.
The motion passed after senator S. Thompson seconded it.
Motion 2: Controlling Cost
The task force should devise a strategy to assess cost or at least begin planning a strategy.
Senator W. Dorman seconded the motion. After considerable discussion, senate passed the motion 17 to 2.
Motion 3: Controlling Cost
The task force should accept responsibility to look into administrative side cost savings.
C. Koslowsky seconded the motion. Senate defeated the motion.
Before moving to McCade's motion 4, senate considered the General Education Review Committee Motions for Senate's Consideration (see
Attachment B
). The chairperson recognized senator C. Stameshkin. She asked that senate consider six motions contained in Attachment B. Motions 1 and 2 passed. Motion #3 reads as follows: That we not submit items in group 1 to the faculty as part of the task force recommendations package, but instead discuss and resolve this issue within fa culty senate. Senator J. McCade amended the motion to read as follows: delete the words, " discuss and resolve this issue within faculty senate." Then replace those words in motion #3 with " include them in the rationale." Th e motion to amend passed and the amended motion # 3 passed.
Before it could vote on motion #4, senate decided to postpone debate until a meeting next Tuesday, February 25, 1997. The only business of the February 25 meeting will be General Education Task Force Report issues.
Program Approvals - Program Changes
Senate approved an
Associate of Technology in Industrial Technology
Expansion of the Academic Standards Committee - Returned to the Agenda
Academic Standards Committee chairperson, J. Piperberg, has requested that senate raise the committee's size to give students more attention and better handle the committee's workload. Currently the committee has se ven members serving overlapping three year terms.
Senate adjourned
at 5:45 PM. The next meeting will be Tuesday, 4 March 1997, from 4:05 - 5:45 p.m. in Chryst 210.
Respectfully submitted,
Marvin Margolis, Secretary
Faculty Senate
Prior Minutes
Student Senate President
VP for Acad Affairs
Assoc Provost for Acad Admin
Committee Reports
Acad Policies
Outcomes Assessment
Joint Senate Conf
Acad Standards
University Theme
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Expand Acad Standards Committee
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Hello! This is Mrs. RetroSimba posting today! (You can call me Diane.)
A couple of weeks ago, my husband was fortunate enough to meet and interview Dick Musial — son of Cardinals great Stan Musial. It was a tremendous thrill for Mr. RetroSimba, as Stan the Man was his first sports hero and the figure that made him the baseball and St. Louis Cardinals fan he still is today.
Mr. RetroSimba (you can call him Mark) has been tied up with business and family obligations since then, so I'm barging in and posting this for him.
Mark wrote an article about Dick and his famous father that was published in the local newspaper on Feb. 14. Dick Musial has lived at least part time in this area of Florida known as the Treasure Coast for many years, so the connection was a natural.
The article was published in editions of Scripps Treasure Coast Newspapers (The Stuart News, Vero Beach Press Journal and others) just before Dick Musial and the family were going to the Medal of Freedom ceremony in Washington, D.C.
Here's Mark's story: Musial to receive Medal of Freedom/Hall of Famer's son, Dick, a seasonal resident, will escort his father to the White House.
Also, here is a follow-up story, written by Bill Straub, a reporter from Scripps Howard News Service in Washington.
I hope you enjoy Mark's story — it was such a thrill for him. And I also want to let you know that RetroSimba might be a little quiet for a couple of weeks, as we have family visitors escaping the snow and staying with us in sunny Florida. However, Mark will be going to his first spring training game of the season on Monday — Cardinals and Marlins — so I'm sure that will spur a post or two!


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In this quick, fairly simple GIMP project, you will create the effect of text having been carved into a textured surface using layers.
Some techniques you will use in this project:
Text layers
Merging layers
Selection by color
Alpha channels
Noise generator
Gaussian blur
Open a texture image as the Background layer. I used a marble texture that I downloaded from Image*Afterhere. Select the Text Tool and create a text layer with your desired text and center it. Use a bigger, bolder font. I chose Futura Ultra-Bold Condensed, 196 pt.
Create a new empty layer, Layer > New Layer…, name it Gray. Use the Bucket Fill Tool to fill it with a medium grayish-pink color. Drag it under the Background layer in the Layers pallet.
With the Text layer active, make a selection of the text. Use the Select by Color Tool and click on the text.
Hide the Text layer by unchecking its 'eye' icon in the Layers pallet. Select the Background layer and add transparency to it, Layer > Transparency > Add Alpha Channel. Clear the selection, Edit > Clear. The Gray layer should now be showing through the text.
Add a new layer, named Black. Invert the selection, Edit > Invert Selection. Reset the color swatches to their defaults, and fill the Black layer with black, Edit > Fill with FG Color.
Duplicate the Black layer, Layer > Duplicate Layer. Name the copy White. Fill the White layer with default white, Edit > Fill with BG Color.
Deselect all, Select > None.
With the White layer selected, choose the Move Tool, slide the White layer up slightly, one or two pixels.
Do the same with the Black layer, except move it straight down. (Note: I have exaggerated this a bit for clarity.)
Select whichever of the Black layer or the White layer is on top, then merge them together into one layer, Layer > Merge Down. Name the merged layer Shadow.
Apply a slight Gaussian blur with a radius of about 3.5 pixels to the Shadow layer, Filters > Blur > Gaussian Blur… . Drag the Shadow layer between the Background layer and the Gray layer.
Finally, add a little texture to the carved surface within the letters.
Select the Gray layer. Add some noise, Filters > Noise > Noise Generator. In the dialog, click the Poisson tab, 1 Photon, Luminance noise only is checked, Gamma correction is not checked.
Apply a Gaussian blur with a radius of 2 pixels.
To extend the project, you might like to use the original textured background instead of the Gray layer. Make some slight brightness adjustments and apply a little blur.


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Three weeks ago, the little state of Vermont faced one of the largest natural disasters in its history: tropical storm Irene. My town of Waterbury was one of the hardest hit; homes, businesses, and roads faced severe flooding. Despite this, the outpour of kindness and generosity from the community has been amazing. Waterbury residents and others all around Vermonter have been working tirelessly to help those affected by loaning tools, cooking meals, and helping to clean up the mess.
|Dac Rowe field completely flooded
|Randall Street, Waterbury
Last week, Gyslaine, a Rwandan native who works with the Harwood program, arrived in Vermont for the first time. As we chatted about the disaster the Waterbury community faced, Gyslaine noted that the clean up efforts were one large umuganda. The word "umuganda" is the Rwandan word for contribution. It is used to describe a day reserved each month for the local community to come together and work on a particular project. When I was in Rwanda, we participated in umuganda and helped to build a road. Our group worked with the locals to cut down trees, dig up stumps, and create a clear path.
I retrospect, as I worked alongside my neighbors pumping water out of basements and throwing furniture in dumpsters a few weeks ago, I was a part of one large umuganda again. The only difference was this was my community thousands of miles away, which only solidified that the power of kindness is a universal. Cleveland Amory put it best when he said, "What this world needs is a new kind of army - the army of the kind." I'm ready to enlist and deploy in that army.


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Exhibit - The Charlevoix Historical Society is featuring the city's first mayor, the Honorable H.L. Iddings, in an exhibit. The exhibit, which opened in June and runs through next June, covers his leadership role, featuring photos, his resolution booklet and some of his belongings. The Charlevoix Historical Society is located at 103 State St., in Charlevoix. Hours are 1-4 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
Exhibit - "Generations in Clay - The Kellogg Legacy Lives On," the works of Stanley Kellogg and grandson Eric Strader pottery exhibit at the Little Traverse History Museum on the waterfront, Petoskey. The museum is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 1-4 p.m. on Saturday. Phone 347-2620.
Exhibit - "The Last Flight," history of the passenger pigeon and its extinction at the Little Traverse History Museum on the waterfront, Petoskey. See hours and phone above.
Workshop - The Knox Gallery of Harbor Springs will be hosting a workshop with impressionistic painter Ming Huang 2-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 6-7. The workshops are free and open to the public. Huang will also run hands-on workshops 2-5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, Aug. 9-12, for a free. Call 526-5377 to register.


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So you think you're a pianist?
From a young age, we are taught to identify objects, feelings, people and ideas with words, but it must be understood that these words are only necessary for communication and do not actually have any effect whatsoever on the object, feeling, or idea. The person, however, with an ego, is greatly affected by a title and such is the focus of this article.
'Water', for example, is simply a sound. It has many other sounds to describe it in the hundreds of languages in the world (aqua, eau, ...), yet none of these sounds are the water itself. Put another way, what is, always has been and always will be: itself, without the need for human labelling.
It is important to understand that the moment something or someone has been labelled, they are confined to the limits of the human mind's ability to describe, even though their value may be much greater and beyond words. Not only this, labels come with expectations and myriad requirements to satisfy the assigned title. This is what causes competition, jealousy and disappointment. Is it fair to say that these three, and more, negative effects of labelling only concern the human and never a non-human object? This is because the latter do not have an ego; they simply are.
I propose a question: When does one 'become' a pianist? Is it possible to identify the very moment that a 'non-pianist' becomes a 'pianist'? Is it how many songs they know? How many notes they can play in a minute? Some may propose that a certificate dictates 'professional', but we can surely all agree that there are many qualified pianists (or any professional) who do not live up to their piece of paper that we have experienced in our lives? I strongly believe that one becomes a pianist the moment one decides inside that they are a pianist before they even touch the piano... but they must touch a piano eventually. If I wished to become a golfer, I would instantly call myself a golfer before even holding a club in my hand... but I would eventually hold a club and begin my destinationless journey.
As an aside, I recently discovered that there are many 'piano teachers' who, whilst are unprepared to play for new students, actually do not have any piece up their sleeve to perform! How such pianists can consider themselves teachers without knowing a piece to play off the top of their head, given their years or playing and study, is quite remarkable to me, whether they want to perform to a new student or not.
Despite this oddity, the former question remains and the answer remains impossible to vocalise. I find this very curious, yet there are some positive points to make for pianists of any experience which will go a long way to encouraging and motivating them.
In addition to the above, we can remove adjectival labels from our piano lives. Consider the words 'hard', 'easy', 'beginner', 'advanced', 'complicated', 'challenging',... These words are also indefinable since they carry different values for different pianists. What is easy for one, is difficult for another and I'm sure the whole readership has experience of this in all walks of life.
Despite the above, I would like to share below how removing labels can provide encouragement and motivation to the pianist of any experience. Be sure that it is only because of your ego's experience of labelling yourself as such and such, and using a vast array of negative adjectives, that you have not been able to progress at the naturally rapid rate you should have been.
1. An improved sense of ability and 'progress':
Your ego did not exist when you were born and avoided you for the first few years of your life. Over time, your ego became stronger and stronger. It is said that the ego is simply a database of past experiences from which we base our present lives and future expectations. This is the mistake. Unfortunately, because everyone has different experiences and everyone has a different idea of what *insert adjective here* means, the adjective itself becomes meaningless to the world and only meaningful to You. In other words, you are living your own illusion of what you think those words mean, based on your experiences. Isn't that a little... strange? To live according to the incorrect, unjustified assumptions of a false self? Surely so.
The pianist would do well to actively, consciously and regularly remove labels so that everything becomes the same. By doing this, and I mean really, really removing these illusionary labels, you will find that problems no longer exist. Water behaves the same way since it has no ego. Have you ever heard of water making a fuss that a rock was too large? A fall was too steep or a lake too deep? It simply adapts instantly to what it encounters and overcomes it without force or the labelling of difficulties, doubts or abilities.
Sometimes, a line of rocks may slow down the water flow greatly, but not once will it stop and complain; it will continue at a natural speed, always seeking the route of least resistance. It never stresses since it doesn't have a final destination. You must be water. Remove the need to arrive, to 'become', to 'overcome' as a sign of success, and you will simply always be as good as you can be. As you may have considered, a traveller is always happy since he is always content on never arriving. It is only by forceless, steady persistence that water is able to carve landscapes and shape mountains.
Think about that.
2. No more comparisons, increased self-satisfaction:
Stop believing that you are only as good as you match up to others of more or less experience. Be sure, they are doing the same, so what we get is a huge circle of comparative egos all flowing around a circle of needlessness.
It is only in staying focused on You that you will make the most natural progress. Basing you skills on others results in you trying to do things to satisfy your ego because you want to 'be like' someone or even be better than them; to prove a point. Whilst this may well be the result (if you can define the word 'better'), it must happen naturally and without force or ego.
3. Study what you want, when you want:
It cannot be denied that some things are useful to know before other things, but since the concept of curriculum (structured learning) is only based on what 'a group of people believe to be best based on their own experiences', it seems somewhat futile for everyone to follow 'it'.
If you wish to learn a piece of music which would traditionally have been perceived as 'above your ability at the moment', I am telling you to start it right this moment because whatever you are working on right now is only in accordance with either what your ego believes you are capable of (which is always wrong) or what your teacher believes you should be studying based on their strict adherence to their own structured learning. Whilst this may be satisfactory to you, it must equally be understood and accepted that when you do what you love, your increased levels of passion enhance your emotional connection with it, so you progress at a faster rate.
Thinking about starting a great Chopin Etude? One of Liszt's Transcendental Etudes? A Beethoven Sonata? Go for it. Only your ego says you cannot and as you should always remember: there are those who say they can, and those who say they can't, and they're both correct. Which one are you?
In this way, limits are removed and you become free to play at your guise.
Give it some thought, and remember,
Play You.
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This post contains information on a medical study conducted to assess the viability of vacuum bell devices for the treatment of Pectus Excvatum. As part of the study thirty-four patients (31 males, 3 females), aged from 6 to 52 years (median 17.8 years, Fig. 3 ) were treated with the vacuum bell for 1 to a maximum of 18 months (median 10.4 months). For further evaluation, patients were divided into two groups. Group 1 included 23 paediatric patients aged =18 years. Group 2 comprised 11 adult patients aged from 19 to 52 years (Fig. 3). Standardized evaluations before starting the procedure included 3D computerized tomography (CT) scans, pulmonary function tests, cardiac evaluations with electrocardiogram, echocardiography and photo documentation. In addition, the depth of PE was measured by a medical practitioner. Patients subsequently underwent follow-up examinations at 3?6 monthly intervals including photography and clinical examination.
The first application of the vacuum bell occurred under supervision of the attending doctor. The length of time of daily application of the vacuum bell varied widely between patients. Patients were told to follow the user instructions applying the device twice daily for 30 min each. In fact, the duration and frequency of daily application depends on the patients individual decision and motivation. One patient, a 52-year-old businessman, used the vacuum bell for 4?6 hours on a daily basis during office hours. Two adolescent boys applied the device every night for 7?8 h. A 21-year-old male patient, who underwent Pectus Excavatum repair by the Ravitch procedure 6 years previously, was dissatisfied with the postoperative result and recently started treatment with the vacuum bell. In addition to the daily application of the device, all patients were recommended to carry on undertaking physiotherapy as well as sports, e.g. swimming. Physical fitness, especially chest fitness with well developed pectoralis major muscle did not hinder the correction in anyone of our patients.
During the first 5 applications, all patients experienced moderate pain in the sternum and reported a feeling of uncomfortable pressure within the chest. Adolescent and older patients developed moderate subcutaneous haematoma, which disappeared within a few hours. Two patients reported recurrent transient paresthesia of the upper extremities during the application. But this phenomena disappeared when lower atmospheric pressure was used during application. One 45-year-old patient suffering from recurrent dorsalgia, reducing the application time, prevented the occurrence of discomfort. Analgesic medication was not necessary in any patient. In patients younger than 10 years of age, the application was supervised by the parents. In these patients, there were no relevant side effects reported.
Before starting the treatment, the depth of PE ranged from 2.5 cm to 5 cm. In all patients, the sternum and the ribs were lifted immediately after application of the device. The elevation of the sternum was more obvious in the paediatric group. However, after removal of the vacuum bell the sternum subsided faster in paediatric patients than in adults, where the elevation lasted for 30?60 min. In accordance with this observation, the elevation of the sternum was more successful within the first 6?9 months of application in group 1. In contrary, adult patients demonstrated a slower but continuous decrease of Pectus Excavatum. In 27 patients (79%), after 3 months of treatment, a permanent elevation of more than 1.5 cm was documented. Figs. 4 and 5 demonstrate the result after 6 months and after 10 months treatment, respectively. In five patients (14.7%), the sternum was permanently lifted to a normal level after 12 months. In three patients with asymmetric Pectus Excavatum, the depth of the abnormality decreased after 9 months, but the asymmetry remained visible. A 19-year-old patient with an isolated, asymmetric deformity of the upper chest wall stopped the application after 6 months due to an unsatisfactory result. At follow-up, all paediatric and adult patients except the last one were satisfied and expressed their motivation to continue the application.
In summary, the study revealed that the vacuum bell was able to produce significant improvements in the shape and appearence of the chest wall and went great lengths to removing Pectus Excavatum. The extent of these improvements proved to be largely dependent on the length of time and frequency with which the device was applied. Those who used the vacuum bell more regularly and for longer periods of time experienced more significant improvements. For more information on the vacuum bell and how to start your own treatment plan, please visit the vacuum bell page.
This post details additional medical information about the usage of the vacuum bell. Through the usage of the vacuum bell, the breastbone is pulled from its caved-in position into a raised position. The cartilaginous rib ends and costal arches, which are attached to the breastbone, are also pulled into a raised position. Simultaneously and with equivalent force, the rims of the vacuum bell press on the human body. The stress of these concurrent forces produces bending movements, primarily in the breastbone area and at the funnel edges. The bending movements at the funnel edges are counterbalanced by the anchorage of the ribs to the spinal column (backbone). These bending movements transform the cartilaginous rib-endings and costal arches and the two moveable breastbone-hinges. Correction of the funnel is primarily brought about by this transformation.
Lifting of the funnel involves a 3-part process effecting the bones, cartilages and ligaments of the ribcage:
The funnel's return to its concave position upon removal of the vacuum bell might be explained via the analogy of a competition between the ribcage's firmness and the pull of muscles, including the diaphragm. Optimal responses to therapy appear to result from lifting the funnel slowly and continuously in such a way that the temporary losses of firmness in the ribcage are kept to a minimum.
Gradual progress is best: It should take some time (even 2 to 4 weeks) for the chest to be lifted to the degree that the funnel comes into contact with the viewing glass. The inward-pulling muscles, such as the diaphragm, become stretched by lifting the chest wall. As a result of the complete duration of treatment, these muscles grow accustomed to their new position and to pulling the funnel less forcefully. In many cases, this growing process takes longer than any other part of the treatment.
Initially, the patient should be examined by a licensed physician (medical practitioner/doctor) to ensure there are no problems surrounding the use of a vacuum bell. Also, the first application of the vacuum bell should be supervised by medical practitioner. The vacuum bell should be fitted while the patient is lying in a horizontal position; the fit should be snug and comfortable. The patient pumps, under supervision, in accordance with the physician?s recommendation. In doing so, the patient should experience only minimal discomfort. With the vacuum applied the patient can try to carefully stand up and walk around. An application of 15-30 minutes should be sufficient for the first treatment, at the end of which a final check-up should be made. Subsequently, the vacuum bell can be permanently handed over to the patient.
The patient can conduct subsequent treatments at his own convenience and in the comfort of his own home. During the early course of treatment, if the patient desires, he can take a break from treatment, consisting of a few days, in order to overcome chest soreness (a sensation similar to that caused by aching muscles). As soon as the chest becomes accustomed to the lifting of the sternum, it is feasible for the patient to apply the vacuum bell more often and to extend the treatment time to several hours per day. In the early stages of treatment medical check-ups should be made to ensure no problems occur. The day on which the funnel remains in a sufficiently elevated position since the previous treatment marks an important development. From this point, treatment should continue for about one year in order to ensure that the progress made up to this point does not recede. For more information on the use of a vacuum bell, please consult the vacuum bell page.
In conjunction with this treatment, physiotherapy exercises, especially those designed for expanding respiratory volume as well as those designed for stretching the upper body, can have a significant influence on improving the physical appearance of the funnel chest patient. For more information on the exercises which are recommended, please look through the exercise directory.
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Is Gettysburg haunted? It's sure hard to ignore the large number ghostly encounters that visitors and residents of this historic Pennsylvania town claim to have experienced over the years. Of course, skeptics will always find other explanations for the phenomena but the sheer number of reported experiences certainly lends support to those convinced that something unusual is happening here.
The idea of a haunted Gettysburg doesn't really seem so ridiculous when you consider the magnitude of the events that took place on this soil for 3 days in July, 1863.
In the sweltering, summer heat, two deadly armies--over 165,000 soldiers--met in Gettysburg and fought what history would record as the bloodiest battle of the Civil War. When the horrific haze of battle had cleared, there were 51,000 casualties and many believe that those involved in this epic battle still linger, eternally bound by ties forged in the agony and trauma of war.
Where is all this haunted activity taking place? Basically, any place the battle was fought is a likely place to encounter something paranormal. Many visitors to Gettysburg look for the "official" battlefield--the 6000 acres of federally maintained battlefield just outside of town--not realizing that much of the town also saw action from sharpshooters, skirmishes, field hospitals and tactical occupations. This abundance of battle-worn real estate makes it easy for even the beginner to stumble upon places that are linked to some type of haunted activity.
What should you do if you wish to see a bit of haunted history? Naturally, no one can guarantee that you will have a paranormal experience when you visit Gettysburg but there are guides, locations, and times to visit that can greatly improve your chances. Below, I have gathered together enough information to get you well on your way to your first "haunted Gettysburg" experience.
The Best Times to Visit--
For those wishing to experience the haunted side of Gettysburg, there are a few things to consider when timing your visit:
Some have noticed more reported paranormal activity at Gettysburg during the anniversary of the battle--July 1, 2, 3. However, since this is a peak tourist time, it's hard to say for sure if there's
more paranormal activity or just ore people around to experience it.
Night time, starting with dusk, seems to be the best time--but not the only time--to have paranormal encounters. There are many ghost tours in town that offer candlelight tours for this reason but more on the tours in a minute.
Some paranormal investigators see a connection between the energy produced by thunderstorms and the manifestation of ghosts so, being in the right place just before or after a thunderstorm, could improve your chances significantly.
Taking a Ghost Tour--
There are several companies doing ghost tours in Gettysburg, so take some time to check them out before you go. People reviewing the Gettysburg ghost tours on Yahoo Travel gave them mixed reviews. It seems that skill level of the guide is of vital importance so I would suggest asking a lot of questions about your guide's experience and popularity before you sign up. Another sticking point for a lot of people was the fact that, with some tour companies, the guides aren't paid and they ask for tips at the end of the walk. If that doesn't bother you, great, otherwise check before you go.
Here's a list of tour companies:
The Ghosts of Gettysburg Tours
These are the only ghost tours based on the excellent, best-selling books, Ghosts of Gettysburg, by Mark Nesbitt and include four different tours--one is a bus tour and the rest are walking tours.
Contact Info: 271 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325 Phone: (717) 337-0445, Toll Free: 888-337-0445, Fax: 717-337-9673
Historic Farnsworth House Candlelight Ghost Walks
This group is connected to the very historic and haunted Farnsworth House. According to them, they have the "most unique walks," and are "not confined to scripted and printed stories of recent years." They have received press coverage on TV, and in books and magazines.
Contact Info: 401 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325 Phone: 717-334-8838, Fax: 717-334-5862 |
Sleepy Hollow of Gettysburg Candlelight Ghost Tours
Owned and operated by a 6th generation Gettysburg resident, Sleepy Hollow says it "features storytellers with over 50 Years combined storytelling experience." Their tours combine first hand experiences with tales and legends, human interest and historical facts.
Contact Info: Phone: 717-337-9322 Fax: 717-337-9327
Ghostly Images Tours
This company offers four tours, one of which is a bus tour. The tours from this company often include a visit inside a haunted building but it would be a good idea to check just to be sure.
Contact Info: 778 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone:(717) 334-6296
Some Haunted Places to Visit--
1) Haunted Places in Town -This is by no means a complete list of places reputed to be haunted in
town--consider it just something to get you started:
The Farnsworth House Inn, Pennsylvania Hall and Brua Hall in Gettysburg College, The Wills House - Lincoln Room Museum, Herr Tavern and Public House, General Lee's Headquarters Museum, The Jenny Wade House, and the Cashtown Inn.
2) Ghosts on the Battlefield -As you might imagine, the battlefield is extremely active when it comes to experiencing all types of hauntings. While paranormal experiences could occur anywhere, some of the known hot spots include: Devil's Den, Spangler's Spring, Iverson's Pitts, the Triangular field, the fields where Pickett's Charge took place, Little Round Top, the Peach Orchard, the Wheatfield, the George Weikert House, the Rose Farm, and the Eternal Light Peace Memorial. Information about visiting these places can be found at the National Park Service (http://www.nps.gov/gett/home.htm).
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Last week, Instagram had announced to roll out ads in users feeds. With the unveiling of ads for US users, comes a new update from the company for their app with more data control.
Users of Instagram Android and iOS apps would receive an update providing more controls in the video feature of Instagram. The photo straightening feature also get added for android users.
On Thursday, Instagram released updates for Android and Apple users which brings new video features in both platforms and also added the photo straightening feature to Android which the iOS already had months back.
Though Instagram mentions only "performance updates and other minor improvements" in the App store of iOS and Android, the Twitter handle of Instagram revealed more information. The Android app also received "new sound and data usage controls for Instagram videos" through the update. The update reveals that Instagram is looking forward to refine recording and editing videos for users.
Photo and video ads would also start streaming for US users, Instagram announced last week. Even though users wouldn't want their selfie, and other memorable pictures mixed with brands, Facebook is looking forward to earn some revenue from the photo-sharing app.


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April 15, 2011–Representative Dennis Keene was a featured speaker at the Homicide Memorial Dedication ceremony in Louisville Kentucky. Because of his own's family's experience with violent crime, Representative Keene was asked to make remarks to the victim's families.
"When I became a legislator, I sponsored a bill that would create an internet website that would monitor those violent offenders out on parole so that neighborhoods, police departments and communities could be aware of their potentially dangerous presence. The bill passed out of the House but died in the Senate. I have not given up on that legislation," said Representative Keene.


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Even though there has been a constant growth in the new car market, the used car industry has shown to be valuable with high number of used vehicles being sold. In fact, it may take time for the growth of new car market to be renewed and have effect on the used car market. This may be because many people find it hard to afford new cars because of financial restrictions.
What Draws People to the Used Car Industry?
Even though finance is the most important factor as to why many people buy used cars, there are still other factors about used car industry that every individual needs to now. Many people have been drawn to the used car industry because the maintenance costs in used cars is lower than the maintenance costs in new cars. The other reason drawing many people to the used car industry is that many people think that trading option in the used car market is more appealing than in new cars market. These are the main reasons making the used car market improve despite the number of new cars being manufactured and imported to several countries in the world.
What to Know Before Buying a Used Car
Before any person thinks of buying a used car from a dealer, it is always important to understand some things about the pricing. Understand that a franchise dealer of a used car will always price his car at a percentage that is more than what the car is to worth in the wholesale market. The wholesale value of a car always depends on the factors like the age of the car and the demand of the car. Other factors like make, model, mileage, options and general condition of the car also affect the wholesale value of a used car. At times the price of the used car may not be that cheap as you expect because the dealer always adds on the price the cost of him reconditioning and repairing the car. The dealer may also add a markup to cover for the profit objectives that he has.
The markup that the dealer adds on the used car also has a reflection on the things like the car's condition, the make, the mileage, model, and the demand of the car. This means that the markups of the car will always vary depending on several factors. After you have understood this, you can now start planning for negotiation before you get the car bought.
Negotiation Tricks about Used Car Industry
Most of the used car dealers will always include negotiation pad in the car markups. This is because the dealers believe that most of the people will not buy the used cars unless the buyers get the cars at lower prices than that indicated on advertisement. Therefore, you need to understand that the dealers have already planned for a discount and they will still make enough profit. For this reason always feel free to bargain until the price of the used car fits your pocket.
Generally, the used car industry usually has two main drives. The main drive is that the average price per used car has been continually increasing for the last few years. This is mainly because many people opt for younger used vehicles. The other drive is that even though the average price per used car is increasing, the sale volume of the used cars is not slowing at all. This means that the used car industry is still expected to have a tremendous growth over the years to come.
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Rarely does online jargon become offline slang, but like meme and viral, trolling has entered the broader language. (It's even made the OED.) As with other robust Internet terms, trolling lends itself to more general meanings far removed from its origins. To hear people talk about trolls in April 2013 is so different than people talked about it even in 2011, says Whitney Phillips, an NYU lecturer in media studies who wrote her dissertation on Internet trolls. You now encounter the word all day long. Below, a guide to trolling's increasingly elastic definition.
Troll, n. 1. An online user who posts provocative items on an Internet forum in the hope of inciting a hostile, naïve, or corrective response. Originally a term of derision directed at disruptive users, it was appropriated by members of 4chan's /b/ message board as a mark of pride.
February 1999:
J. Donath, Identity and Deception in the Virtual Community: The troll attempts to pass as a legitimate participant, sharing the group's common interests and concerns; the newsgroup members, if they are cognizant of trolls and other identity deceptions, attempt to both distinguish real from trolling postings and, upon judging a poster to be a troll, make the offending poster leave the group.
2. A pundit, activist, or politician who makes inflammatory statements with the intention of eliciting condemnation from the mainstream media and galvanizing his or her supporters.
January 2013:
R. Maddow, The Rachel Maddow Show: Ted Nugent is a troll. Donald Trump is a troll. When you see the conservative lady who used to be on Saturday Night Live now doing the YouTube song about the communists in the White House Look, look, it's a troll when a politician says something deliberately provocative in front of an audience that they know will be provoked, because they're banking on firing up a smaller group of people who enjoy the way that speaker can make that other audience madCongressman Steve King is kind of a permanent troll.
3. An individual or group that taunts its opponents.
March 2013:
A. Pasternak, PolicyMic:Has North Korea been reading too many Internet forums? I only ask because if one looks at North Korea's recent actions, it seems as if the country has become the world's geopolitical troll.
4. An individual or a group that gets angry at things that aren't its business.
March 2013:
M. McCain, Twitter: Every move of my life is followed by conservative trolls on the Internet having class five meltdowns about my very existence.
Troll, v. 1. To publish a contrarian editorial that elicits an angry response.
January 2013:
P. Clarke, BetaBeat: Globe and Mail Trolls Internet With Editorial Supporting Aaron Swartz Prosecution.
2. To deliberately stick it to one's adversaries.
February 2013:
A. M. Cox, the Guardian: It wouldn't be real Obama trolling if they left out social issues entirely, either. In his references to climate change, gun law, immigration and marriage equality, he'll either highlight GOP exceptions and compromiserstheir bravery' or some suchor he'll talk about putting the people, justice, planet, safety or children first.'
3. To undermine the threat of a bellicose leader by picturing him operating antiquated machinery.
March 2013: Huffington Post: North Korea Computer Photo: Western Media Trolls Pyongyang.
Concern-troll, v. To feign sympathy for an individual while sabotaging his or her goals.
March 2013:
S. Bunch, Commentary: Martin Sheen and Ed Asner have attached their names to a letter circulating among Academy Award voters, begging them to shut Zero Dark Thirty out of the Oscar race. In a masterpiece of concern-trolling Sheen and his fellow signatories hope to keep the film from taking home Oscar gold because one of the brightest female directors in the business is in danger of becoming part of the system.'


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For some reason I have recently been drawn to barns. Don't get me wrong, I have always thought they were beautiful and they do make for a pretty awesome back drop for family photos. But lately, it's more. I find myself slowing down to look at them, take in their beauty and all their pealing paint and falling down glory. So it will came as no big shock when I tell you that I recently pulled over on the side of the highway to snap a few pics of this stunner:
I admit, the barn is lacking a little character, but paired with the field of wild flowers, I was in heaven. I pulled the car over, hopped out, stood on the door frame and snapped away (yes I was lucky and had my DSLR with me). Then all of a sudden I hear from the back seat, "Mom! Take a picture of me and Paigey in front of all those beautiful flowers!"
Well...you don't have to tell me twice! Out they came! I jumped over the ditch, carrying one child at a time. Jumped back over and back onto the door frame and I am SO GLAD I did. They may not be smiling together, or even looking at the camera, but I love it just the same.
The simple beauty of life. Of time. Of family. Of capturing the moment.
It makes all the crying, yelling, fighting, stress eating, and craziness worth it.
Well, maybe for a minute or two :)
- Awbree
NOTE: This barn is located on Davidsonville Rd, in Davidsonville, Maryland.


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Vintage 1984 H.v.Puijennbroek Militarty Field Jacket. Label reads: KL H.v.Puijenbroek 1984 manlengte tot 180 cm, borstomvang 88 x 92 NSN: 8405-17-006-6624. Slanted chest pockets, interior pockets, draw string waist. Adjustable button sleeve cuffs. Double layer so it's a sturdy warm jacket. Good condition.
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Ombre sweater: Gamiss ~ Wallet: Gamiss ~ Geometric choker: Zaful ~ Bracelet: Rings & Tings ~ Platforms: Zaful
Hey everyone!
I really hope this post will make sense as I'm pretty tired already but I really wanted to get this blog post up for you guys before I leave on another little roadtrip to the Netherlands and Berlin.
As you guys know I need absolutely everything ombre and this light sweater was no exception. I absolutely love the grey color gradient as well as the light fabric! Yes, I am wearing my "not actually pants" pants underneath - having a pair of these is invaluable! The choker is also new - I'm very much into chokers as well as clean geometric shapes at the moment as you can pair them with absolutely everything. The pendant reminds me of a molecule and I like geeky accessories :3
Now as my wallet was stolen 3 years ago and I couldn't be bothered to get a new one my family and friends have been constantly... "encouraging" me to finally get a new one :D So I ordered this one. However, I didn't realize how large it was so it makes for a fabulous clutch now :D I actually love the design and I'm so gonna take it to the theatre and other occassion where a backpack is very inappropriate but a clutch is very appropriate.
I won't lie - I'm so excited about these shoes. They match my style perfectly and are a great choice for everyday outfits. I've always been a bit hesitant when it comes to white platforms but my friend Teri gave me this weird sponge-like thingie named "dirt eraser" and she claims it totally works, even on shoes. So I'm prepared! Oh and just in case you wanna get those babies: order a size larger, they run rather small.
Alrighty everyone, don't forget to check my Instagram during the next couple of days! I'll be attending the Lollapalooza festival in Berlin and the weather will apparently be amazing so stay tuned for some festival snapshots!


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So writing on a blackboard is fun, yeah? And it allows creativity in a different, freer way 'cause we can just wipe it off when we are finished or if we don't like it or want to try again. But as far as development is concerned there is so much happening:
- fine motor skills
- learning correct finger grip
- getting ready for writing
- handedness - or learning which will be my preferred hand
- control of back and arm muscles develops in an upright, standing position
- colour recognition - that each chalk is different is the beginning of this discrimination
- visual memory and imagination
Scribbling develops the mind so don't rush ahead and show them 'how' to draw.
They may not look like things to you but from about 2 years of age they are to the child.
- Of course the bigger the blackboard the better but if you only have space for a free standing one make sure it is sturdy and won't wobble or tip over. If you have space consider painting a wall with blackboard paint
You can get chalkboard paint here
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Chrissy Teigen has defended reality star Kristin Cavallari after she was blasted online over her parenting.
The former The Hills star posted a picture on Instagram last week (ends10Jul16) showing her husband Jay Cutler and two of her children, Camden, three, and Jaxon, two, stood in the shallows of the ocean and many users accused her of underfeeding her kids because they seemed too skinny.
Chrissy, who has also received online criticism over her parenting of daughter Luna, could identify with Kristin's ordeal and she publicly told her to ignore the comments on Twitter.
E! News published a think piece in which a reporter wrote Kristin's shamers should be ashamed of themselves, and Chrissy replied to the E! Twitter account, writing, "I will never know why parents criticize others so harshly, knowing they'd go insane if they were on the receiving end ALLTHETIME (sic).
"NO parent out there thinks they're perfect. I loathe these sh**head commenters. Who would want to make someone feel horrible for fun?... anyway, love you @KristinCav and screw everyone's bored a*s!"
Kristin, who gave birth to a third child, daughter Saylor, in November (15), sarcastically responded to the Instagram comments, by writing, "Yep. I starve my children... Just blocked the most people I've ever blocked in my entire life."
Chrissy, who gave birth to her first child Luna in April (16) is no stranger to criticism as she came under fire for going on a date night with husband John Legend without Luna just weeks after she was born.
The model told U.S. show Good Morning America at the time that she was shocked by the backlash, saying, "We needed to go enjoy each other's company and be out, and I used to read mum blogs like crazy, so I knew mum-shaming was a thing, but I didn't think that it would come from going to dinner; that isn't something that I thought would happen."
John also asked for shamers to attack him as well rather than just Chrissy receiving the brunt of the criticism.


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I have posts to write, and they are not about food! I can hardly believe it. (I do have a few recipes to talk about but I haven't really felt like it so I'll keep them to myself for now.)
The news: I am going to Nepal. With Badger. We are going to do the Annapurna Sanctuary (or Annapurna Base Camp (ABC)) Trek.
The planning of (and for) these kinds of active trips is very intense and exciting, but it also makes me sick with nerves and anxiety. There is a tremendous amount of research and agony involved. Every. Single. Time. I just can't seem to do it in the easy-breezy fashion of the just-pick-up-and-go crowd.
The first thing was to pick the trip I wanted to take. I have a ton of leave to use by the end of the year, and I'm burnt out and tired of the job so I wanted to go away for a while. I knew I wanted to do a trek of some distance. I've been interested in Nepal for a while, and the weather is decent in December. And it is, comparatively speaking, pretty cheap. So the decision to go to the Nepali-region wasn't that hard to make. I picked the Annapurna Sanctuary trek because the dates and length of the trip worked out with my leave. Also, the trek doesn't involve some of the extremes of altitude of other treks in the region. It's higher than I've ever been though. Annapurna Base Camp is 4130m (13,550 ft). AMS, here I come!
At some point in the planning process, Badger figured out that she might also be able to take some leave and do the trip with me. Then, for a while it looked like she was going on a different Annapurna trek and that we were going to be in Nepal trekking at about the same time but never see each other. But happily, things worked out, and we booked our trip with Intrepid. It's going to be a medium group– 15 people it seems. Though there is 1 spot left if anyone wants to join us! We've traveled with Intrepid before, and they usually do pretty good trips. We considered trying other operations–like World Expeditions (they do a wonderful-seeming Annapurna camping trip), but they are pretty pricey and the dates didn't work out.
Because of the way our respective leave works out, I will be leaving a few days before Badger, and she will be staying a few days after me. I've pretty much decided to add a short (pre?) extension onto my trip and go to the Royal Chitwan National Park and maybe try to stalk a Bengal tiger:
So the trip is picked out, but I've still got to get there. This usually involves grueling research and making a ton of difficult cost/benefit decisions. How much is a short (as opposed to long) stop-over worth to me? A nice, safe airline? How many stops am I willing to make? This time, though, I got lucky. There weren't many options, and the fastest and most direct flight is the cheapest (though not cheap by any means–AMEX membership rewards points to the rescue).
Once the logistics are set, the mind inevitably turns to the gear required. And the purchasing begins. Every time I do an active trip, it is astonishing the amount (and cost!) of gear I need to buy. And after each trip, you say to yourself, well, I spent a ton on gear but it's ok because next time I won't need to buy anything. HA! It's all a lie you tell yourself. Don't believe it.
Between my last two (only) active trips in Machu Picchu and on the Camino, I bought new hiking pants, tech t-shirts, a wind jacket, a backpack, a sun hat, boots, trekking poles, a lightweight sleeping bag (which was in addition to my regular weight sleeping bag), sandals, wool hiking socks, and a rain jacket. All this is in addition to camping gear I purchased around the same time and that is useful for traveling: sleeping pad, head lamp (possibly second-best purchase ever), lightweight towel (maybe the third-best), and I know I am forgetting a bunch of stuff.
For this trip, things are even more consumer-y. The conditions on the hike will vary. It is winter in Nepal in December but the temperature spans a pretty big range. Daily temps are expected to be from just below freezing to mid-60s (F). And we will be hiking at altitude so wind and sun/glare are also concerns. The new gear list looks like this: fleece pants, compressible down jacket (possibly the first-best purchase ever), fleece jacket (at least 1), thermals, rain pants, hiking pants (my only long pair have been ruined), wool socks (more), sleeping bag liner, and sunglasses. At buying all this stuff, I feel guilt because it's so excessive, but also an inexplicable thrill: I need the ultra-light weight compressible down jacket or I might die! On a mountain!
Plus, my crappy Canon Powershot SD 450 is no longer focusing and, anyway, its range was disappointing for travel photos. (Family: did I mention how this is your Christmas present to me? Don't worry, I've already ordered it.)
That is a LOT of stuff to buy. The Columbus Day sales were my friend. But, I need there to be big Halloween sales also or perhaps a Veteran's Day blowout or two. It may also be that the tanking economy will also induce some random sales (Though I will feel a twinge of something like regret if I end up profiting from the complete and utter destruction of our financial markets. I have to boo de-regulation even if it results in a 20% off discount on my favorite fleece pants.).
So, if you care nothing about reading about random active gear, I'm sorry. You will be bored because that is all I have to talk about for a while.
But then! I will be posting about our travels. With photos! And commentary! There will be elephants and mountains. Just wait for it.


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