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Thursday: July 7, 2011
- You may be charging your next Apple device a little differently according to latest rumors.
In yet another report of a report, the Wall Street Journal points to a rumor that Apple may be experimenting with charging via induction for their future iPhones. Makes sense, the new iOS software essentially cuts the cord in terms of syncing (of which I am very excited for) so it would be safe to assume that eventually they would want to cut the power cord as well.
Tuesday: September 29, 2009
- Dell pulls the curtain back on new slim laptop with wireless charge station.
For those wondering, charging via induction takes exactly the same amount of time to charge as with a regular cord. You just get to do it without messy wires.
Thursday: June 25, 2009
- Yes, it is now quite possible to charge your iPhone without wires.
The skin unfortunately adds an unsightly hump at the base where the dock connector is, but that may be a small price to pay if you really need your iPhone charged sans wires.


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Do you often spend time imagining what it would be like to fit into your old clothes again? This article will focus on the absolute best weight loss tips that exist in this day and age. Read carefully, and figure out how to apply these ideas directly to your life.
A good way to lose weight is to start keeping track of the amount of calories you eat every day. Once you know how many calories you eat in one day, it'll be very easy for you to decide how you want to reduce calories from your diet.
If you are serious about losing weight, drink at least two glasses of water before you sit down to eat a meal. Water can help you feel full, and you will consume less calories because you won't be as hungry. You are also less likely to drink high-calorie soda or juice because you have already had plenty to drink.
Develop smart habits that support weight loss rather than focusing on bad habits. Positive reinforcement can improve your mood and set you on the right path to lose weight. As opposed to consciously avoiding getting donuts at the store each morning, try to develop a new ritual of stopping for a piece of fruit instead. Over the course of your diet, you will find that new, healthier eating habits are much more beneficial across the board than keeping those previous habits.
It is OK to not finish your plate of food while you are losing weight. While you may have been taught not to waste food, this concept can lead to overeating and excess pounds. It is fine to save leftovers. Just because you still have food on your plate does not mean you should eat every last bit of it. Be sure to stop eating as early as you feel that you are full.
Identify foods that are tasty to you. It is easy to find yourself eating foods you do not really enjoy. Try savoring each bite. If your meal is incorrectly cooked, order a different dish or have it remade. You do not have to eat the food just because it is payed for. Your health should be more important to you than any money you spent. You'll lose weight when you really think about what you eat for meal. This is your personal decision.
A good tip that may help you keep weight off for good is to reexamine your relationship with food. A lot of people people who are overweight tend to eat as an emotional response. They'll eat when they're depressed or anxious. If you can learn better ways to cope, you'll be more likely to succeed in your weight loss goals.
When getting advice from anyone on the topic of weight loss and exercise, you should take a good look at them. If they are overweight, then maybe you should consider getting advice from someone else. You should consult someone you know has experience in losing weight to get the best tips.
Weight Loss Diet
Don't fall for weight loss fads like shakes and bars. They are not very nutritious, and they will not leave you feeling satisfied. They are a poor substitute for a real meal and may leave you looking for something else to eat. Many of these foods are also have a great deal of sugar, causing a spike in blood sugar, leaving you unhappy.
Treating yourself can actually be an important part of any weight loss diet. Making hard and fast rules about food, such as telling yourself that you'll never eat chocolate cake ever again, can actually make you obsess about food. This leads to stress and overeating, both of which can ruin your weight loss plan. Try to give yourself a small treat everyday, or a slightly larger one at the end of the week for making your goals.
Going to a party doesn't require you to stop dieting for the day. Begin by eating fruits or vegetables and then go on to other snacks. You can enjoy the event without feeling guilty about ruining your weight loss plan. Don't announce your diet plans or make a giant deal out of them while at a party; just find a way to work with it.
Make raw foods, especially raw vegetables, a cornerstone of any weight-loss diet. Cooking typically leaches vital nutrients and vitamins out of food. These losses are most evident with vegetables. Beyond the technical, nutritional benefits, a dieter will likely find that raw, fresh foods taste better than their canned, preserved or cooked, counterparts.
Try not to get discouraged if you can't notice a difference a few days into a new weight loss diet. Remember, it is very hard to put on a pound overnight, so don't expect to be able to lose a pound that quickly either. One good way to monitor your weight loss is to take one photograph at the end of every month, then look back through the photos after 6 months.
If you're pregnant, make sure you're not on any kind of weight loss diet. You don't want to lose weight during this critical time. If you're dieting and trying to lose weight you're not only depriving yourself of nutrients, but you're depriving the baby of nutrients. Don't forget that you're eating for two (or three!) when you're pregnant.
When following a weight loss diet it is important to treat any constipation problems that you may develop. When starting a new weight loss diet, it is very common to experience constipation problems. These problems, aside from having a negative effect on your body, can also hurt the weight loss process. To avoid constipation problems make sure that your weight loss diet includes lots of high fiber foods. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables like apples, pears, broccoli and greens.
You wish you could wear your old clothes, but that just is not possible with your current weight. Use the great tips and tricks provided here to learn exactly what you need to do to get back to where you once were. Start immediately, and love your new self.

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Generic wood crate in 2 variations made for Uebergame.
Game ready asset optimized for Torque3D.
Containts 2 separate models, with one LOD level and one set of diffuse, normal and specular map for each model in 512x512 resolution.
Durion, very nice crate! It may look a little better if the second crate (on the right) had a separate model that had a diagonal part to match the texture, as the center regions of the faces may seem a little flat if viewed up close.
I wrote that there are 2 separate models, you have to use "generic_crate_01_b.blend" for the diagonal one.
You used the a model with the b texture, but the b texture has a b model, that has different texture layout, of course both textures work with both models, but they are not optimized for that.


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Parent Summit: – Q&A: Establishing Biblical Conversation in the Home. Saturday, February 3rd. 8:30am – 2:30pm. Guest Speaker: Natasha Crain. Registration ends TONIGHT at midnight. Register online at bayarea.church/parentsummit.
Spring Midweek Wednesday, 6:30pm-8pm
- Women – Live Full, Walk Free: Set Apart in a Sin-Soaked World. Led by Jenny Rampy in the Fellowship Hall. Cost $10
- Men – Kingdom Man: Every Man's Destiny, led by Max Tucker in Room A219. Cost $13
- Adults – How People Change: Led by Stacy Hale and Stephanie Alban in Room A204. Cost $15
- Living Water 201: Led by Gennie Westbrook in Room A208. Cost $10
- Kid's Life 2 yr.-6th grade in Building A and Building C
- Students: 7-12th grade, led by Kade Pierce in the Student Center
- Compelled: College students and young singles, led by Donny and Debi Foreman in A218
Group Link: We believe life change happens best when people intentionally connect with each other. Our primary way to connect people into LifeGroups is through Group Link. Group Link connects people with others in their same stage of life and area of town to form LifeGroups that help people do life together. If you are not currently connected in a LifeGroup or are looking to change things up, stop by the Group Link table in the commons area to start the process of finding your group today.
First Monday Prayer Meeting: Monday, February 5, at Noon in the Equip Conference Room on the second floor of the Preschool Building.
Senior Connection – February 1, 10:30am in the Student Center Café. Potluck luncheon for our Senior Adults who are 55 yrs. and older. Senior Connection meets every first and third Thursday of the month for devotionals, fellowship, and activities.
Senior Adult Ladies Luncheon will meet at South Shore Grill on Marina Bay Dr. in League City, February 12 at 11:30am. RSVP by February 11 with Kitty Ferguson at 281-678-5680.
It's a Brand New Year with Great Opportunities for YOU to make a difference in the life of a child and partner with their parents in ministry. We are in search of committed leaders who understand that Kids Matter to God and are worth the investment. Whether it's rocking a baby, telling the Bible Story inside a cardboard boat, or discussing a "Big God" question with a preteen, YOU can make an eternal difference in our ministry. For more information, contact Cherie Niscavits email@example.com or Eric Davis email@example.com.
We are opening NEW CLASSES in March 2018 at 9:30 and 11. Young 2's LifeGroups (kids who turned 2 after 9/1/17) will need excellent team members to invest in them and share the love Jesus has for them. At 9:30 you may choose to serve weekly or month on/month off. At 11 you would alternate every other month with another secured team. Help us stay on track and open these classes on time and with excellence. Email email@example.com or go to this link on our website: https://bayarea.church/go/.
4B Disaster Response Network is a coalition of area churches and ministries who have joined together in order to pool our resources and better serve families in the 4B Area effected by Hurricane Harvey. Those who need rebuild assistance or want to serve in some way are encouraged to visit www.4bresponse.org and sign up accordingly.
Bay Area Church Harvey Rebuild Projects: Previously, we have asked LifeGroups to commit one Saturday in February to assist with rebuild projects. However, we are adjusting our strategy and new info will be provided in the next two weeks. We have a tremendous opportunity to impact the entire 4B Area and will share that info with you ASAP.
2018 Middle East Mission Trips: Those interested in the possibility of joining one of our 2018 Mission Trips to the Middle East should contact John Eckeberger at john.eckeberger@bayareachurch as soon as possible. Our July trip is at capacity and our June and August trips are nearing capacity. There is the possibility of a Fall trip should there be enough interest.
Worship Choir Rehearsal: Worship Choir meets on the 1st Wednesday of every month in the Green Room, beginning at 7pm. During this time, we will sing through new music for our worship services. You do not have to be a church member to attend rehearsal, everyone is welcome!
Bay Area Worship Live – "Great I Am" CD is available for purchase at the Legacy Resource Center. Digital copies available online at iTunes and other online distributors.
For more information: Visit us at www.bayarea.church/worshipministry or like us on Facebook -Bay Area Worship Ministry.
Worship Platform Interest Meeting – If you are interested in being on the Platform we require that you attend a Worship Platform Interest Meeting. Our next meeting is scheduled for April 8, 2018 after the second service in the Green Room. We only hold these twice a year so please be sure to register and attend. Please register online at www.bayarea.church/worshipministry.
Deacons of the Week for January 28 – February 3 Please call the deacon of the week if you have a ministry need. This week please contact Joe Parker at 281.557.2645, Chris Boykin at 281.610.0702 or Jimmie Clark at 281.549.4415.


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Suffield is a small agricultural community located on the Connecticut River and Massachusetts border in north-central Hartford County.
Residents take pride in preserving their distinctive New England village, which features an exquisite green and Main Street sprinkled with 18th and 19th century homes. New homes are emerging in outlying areas of town and around existing historic architecture. Captivating Suffield Village is quintessential early America with charming examples of colonial and Victorian architecture, tree-lined streets and small, attractive shops.
Residents have made a considerable investment in their public school facilities, which include two elementary schools, a middle school and high school. The Parks and Recreation Department offers recreational, educational, athletic and social programs to residents of all ages.
Interstate 91 provides easy access to urban areas like Hartford and Springfield, and a 15-minute travel to Bradley International Airport.


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About RunningI wasn't sporty at school and it's fair to say that I took to running slowly. In fact it's hard to remember how or why I took up running in the first place. It just seems to have sneaked up on me. Just like my middle age.
I do recall running around the block in Birmingham where I used to live in the mid 90s. Which took about 10 minutes. I was pleased with that. I probably even bragged about my running in the pub.
Then I moved to London at the end of 1999. That's when I started to do more running. I can't remember why. Maybe there was some hidden dream to run the marathon. So, I started to do laps of the local dock. Soon I could run for a whole hour.
My first race was the Breakfast run in Kingston in 2001. I did the 8 miles version. I still have the mug. It's useful for tea and other warm drinks.
In the intervening years I entered the lottery for a place in the London marathon 5 times. In fact I was convinced I'd get a place on the 5th attempt as the rules said so. I didn't. Turns out you need to have applied 5 consecutive years before being granted a guaranteed place. Ooops, I'd missed a year...
Well a friend had had enough of this faffing so he ordered me to take a charity place and in 2007 I ran my first marathon with him. No doubt I swore I'd never do another but after London I just seemed to do more and more, albeit in fits and bursts.
About this BlogI kind of just had a vague idea about collating all of my running in one place - race results, race reports, training & maybe some photos. Both for my benefit and also to swap experiences with anyone interested.
And maybe to flesh out some running ambitions, make them more real by writing them down and chart my progress towards them. We'll see how that goes.
About MeI'm 42, married with 2 daughters, live in London and work in IT.
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- She took a stand beside him, by the gatehouse. [9]
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2018 MAC team kits are available to purchase!
MAC members, once you log in to your account you'll automatically see your 20% discounted price. If you're not a member and want the discount you can register for $15 annually and get all the benefits!
Group Rides
Group rides start from 2 locations:
Food Lion at the corner of Brawley School and Stutts roads. There's a 5:15 B-ride option and a 6:00 pm D-ride option.
TREK of CLT LKN store located at 146-L Mooresville Commons Way. This ride has ended for the season.
All riders must have a signed waiver on file to participate in group rides. See link above to fill out a waiver. If you're already a member you have a waiver on file from your registration.
Ride Waiver
Anyone that joins a MAC ride MUST have a waiver on file. It's as easy as clicking the button above and signing and agreeing to the form. That's it!
We love to have anyone join us on our open rides with that one requirement. Current members already have waivers on file.
Report Aggressive Driver
For the most part, drivers are kind to cyclists on the road, or at the very least, give us room when passing. Every now and then you will have an encounter with an aggressive driver whose actions are dangerous and illegal. These drivers need to be reported to the Mooresville police.
We worked with the Mooresville Police Dept. to come up with a reporting system for these aggressive drivers. This reporting system is only valid for incidents within the city of Mooresville.
If you encounter an aggressive driver make sure to get the plate number as well as a description of the vehicle and use THIS FORM to report the driver. The MPD has been very good about contacting the motorist and having words with them regarding their actions.
LKN Fire/Rescue Water Stop
Brawley School Rd.
Our department today placed a water station out front for runners, bikers and walkers. On your way by on a run, workout or a ride stop for drink! Hydration is very important during these warm months.
MAC Racing Series
A USAC sanctioned crit racing series at the Rock Hill crit course. Check back for information regarding the 2019 edition on the MAC Racing Series.
MAC Poker Ride
A charity ride consisting of 3 routes: 30, 60 and 100 miles. This event benefits Ada Jenkins in Davidson, NC and takes place on September 22nd, 2018.
Destination Magazine
the Destination Magazine™ is the free monthly day trip guide in print and online for community, cultural and culinary destinations inspiring readers in the Western Piedmont Region of North Carolina.


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Sermons | Sermons by Series
Series: A La Carté
The A La Carté series features a variety of guest speakers that North Chapel has had the pleasure to host, along with Pastor Bobby Brewer. Their teachings cover a multitude of topics including distinguishing false teachers, living without fear, stress management, wrestling with God and a host of other topics.
Dr. Bobby Brewer | "Distinguishing False Teachers"
Dr. Bobby Brewer | "Filling of the Jars = Blessing" - John 2
Dr. Bobby Brewer | "Navigating through the Dark Ages of Life"
Dr. Bobby Brewer | "Waiting on God's Blessings" - Joshua 14
Dr. Bobby Brewer | "What do you need from Jesus?"
Pastor John Covell | "How to Handle What You Think You Can't Handle" by Pastor John Covell
Joel Cunningham | "Go Therefore"
Joel Cunningham | "The Process of Dreaming"
Dr. Darryl DelHousaye | "Let Go & Let God"
Dr. Darryl DelHousaye | "Live without Fear" - Psalm 23
Dr. Darryl DelHousaye | "Psalm 13"
Dr. Kent DelHousaye | "The Importance of Relationships"
Dr. Kent DelHousaye | "Wrestling with God" - Genesis 32:22-31
Willie Dudley | "Divine Appointments" - Acts 8
Willie Dudley: Interest Equals Education - Romans 1-4
Dr. Jason Fritz | "Stress Management"
Pastor Joseph Gordon | "Scammed?" - Joshua 9:1-15
Pastor Don Lawrence: "Why Believe in the Deity of Christ?"
Pastor Rance Meyers | "Let's Talk"
Pastor Neil Montgomery | "How do we be the light?"
Pastor Neil Montgomery | "How to Grow Up"
Pastor Neil Montgomery | "The Secret to Revival"


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Vintage Artist Amy Fichter | Chair, Window
Vintage Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Amy Fichter Menomonie, Wisconsin, USA Chair, Window Fine Art Photography Artist Statement Time travel, it turns out, is possible. At least with the discovery of an abandoned farm house that has remained untouched, at least by humans, for decades. Walking into the living room of this long-forgotten dwelling was like wandering into the home of my childhood, thirty-five years on: turning back the mind, bringing into sharp focus the textures of upholstery, carpet, curtains. Remembering how I sat there, on my mother's lap, in the afternoon light. My mother is not here any more. The room is emptyRead More →


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Apparently software isn't enough for Snail Games, who announced plans at CES 2015 in Las Vegas to enter the hardware market with the introduction of a pair of gaming smartphones.
Setting a new record for product name brevity, the W — yes, just "W" — will implement dual joysticks and physical buttons in its design. Its partner, the W 3D, will also offer a 3D gaming experience on an 5.5″ HD screen, without the need for special viewing equipment.
Both phones will come pre-loaded with 30 of Snail Games free-to-play titles. Though Snail Games USA is behind the product, which will be launched in North America, its Chinese parent company has a vast library to choose from, though it's hard to say if those titles will be westernized at all. Well, westernized as much as anything Snail Games makes. Mobile publisher Gameloft has also signed on to support the product.
Both devices are also fully functional Android-based smartphones, and Snail Games is also working on its own gaming console, the OBox:
"Also Android-based, the OBox uses an adapted operating system that provides users with access to a wide range of games and applications. The game console enables 3D video output on 3D compatible TVs, and supports PC game porting to provide greater and higher quality choices in available games. The OBox uses a dual-joystick controller for the feel familiar to console gamers, while integrating a new "air-mouse" control system for motion-sensor pointing and controls."
You can read the full press release announcing the W and the W 3D here.
Will you be tossing out your old iPhones and Samsung Galaxies, or trashing your Xboxes and PlayStations to get a W, W 3D, or OBox?
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i bet this consoles will run 8 bit games or duck hunt reminds me those copie cats consoles like polystation
Please bring it to EU. Mediatek SoC and Gaming Panel. Cant WAIT! 😀
HAHA…Wow, Snail Games. This is going to be funny…
Totally doenst look like xbox, on a more serious note, I dont see this going well at all
If someone buys the W, I guarantee you they will quickly delete all of the pre-installed F2P trash to make room for emulators and ports of classic games that originated on better consoles. Snail and Gameloft games can barely be considered fun.
Actually an android based console could still be very good, the ouya flopped due to poor decisions in system spec and they never hyped it enough or pushed marketing for it to catch on past the funding of the project. I still want to see android based pc os due to the fact it looks sleek and performs near flawlessly without hammering resources like our current os options outside of linux. The smart phone could do okay if they manage the battery life and at least provide docking stations for home play which is the biggest flaw with gaming tablets like the shield- batteries drain way too fast and deplete even while being charged if you game. This isn't software it is hardware, again. Not sure how I feel about the ones trying it being Snail Games though. It's bound to be some kind of cash cow setup on levels previously unthinkable if their current pc and mobile gaming entries are indication..
I agree with this. One thing that makes me believe that the OBox could work is that it is modular. It would be great if they could sell this in different configerations so that users won't have to personally upgrade this, but the benefit is that you can choose price and power and the device won't antiquate so quickly. They have Gameloft on board, all of their own games including Age of Wushu, the Nvidia Tegra Zone, any Android controller optimized game. If they add PC streaming into the mix and maybe a button mapper like the one they have on the W3D then this console will have more than enough of a foundation to be successful.
ok…. didn't eat anything funny last night so this isn't a dream *sigh* has the director been playing too much gamedev tycoon or something? 'cause that would be the only way to explain his delusion… I mean, come on, let's be realistic here: they barely have a big enough player base to keep afloat and more players come and go then in a successful pub so their economy and player base are shaky at best! what do they hope? that this will bring some stability? *sigh* stop eating halo shrooms you idiots! this ain't a hallucination, this is reality! the only thing this move will do is bankrupt the company (finally)
If they focused on the battery to last twice long than average smartphone.
Then , it can be a thing. Obox? y not called it ouiya 2.0? Android based console. Huge nope.
battery power haunt every handheld , so if they answer it correctly.(why am i repeating my point?)
But they should look up to trending mobile games , the implementation of joystick buttons felt unnecessary . Why give huge touch screen if not optimize on that?
We dont need buttons , but bumper and trigger. Put the rest as screen not input. Why go backward? revolutionize what we currently had.
Have they not figured out that Android based home consoles is a dead market? Because after the Ouya pretty much flopped, the massive hype behind everyone trying to get into Android based home consoles faded pretty quickly. There's a reason for that.
If folks want to play trashy Android games, they'll play on their phones they already have. If they're going to sit in front of a TV, they want something a little more engaging.
The Obox's joystick reminds me of something very, very familiar.
I mean, VVVEEERRRYYYYyyyy….well, cmon this joystick is a 100%
xboxone's joystick ripoff, with green lights and stuff.
no just no… lol
Reminds me of how Walkman is producing a new model that is $1200 lmfao….
what really? lol
Who would buy the Obox lol, that sounds like a rip off lol. The phone is maybe something to buy but if it can only play snail games then why bother.
ikr? and maybe. also true lol.
Lol wat? The OBox..? Oh that's going to go over well..
Also..dafuq has snail games actually done that they think they can produce (successfully) gaming smartphones (lol) and consoles? Are these guys retarded or something?
ikr? they really are just stupid lol.


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Ibiza Hotels
Why not experience the wonderful, beautiful place of Ibiza Stunning beaches, food and glorious sunshine, what more could you ask for. Search flights and hotels below!
Almeria Hotels
Take a trip to the quieter part of Spain , Almeria. With stunning weather all year round its the perfect place to go and unwind.
Barcelona Hotels
This beautiful city will keep you occupied for the duration of your trip, or you can do nothing. Either way Barcelona will take care of you.
Marbella Hotels
Beautiful golden sands and an option to either party all night on the famous Golden Mile or just lazy around by the pool watching the world go by.. the choice is yours.
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The sun drenched island of Mallorca is a popular place for sunseekers. Ideal for the late nights and afternoons relaxing by the pool!
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Fuerteventura is the ideal place for wind surfers due to the the windy days. Stunning weather all year round… what are you waiting for?
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Cheap food, cheap drinks and gorgeous weather makes Tenerife the perfect place to escape to!
Hotels In Portugal
Lisbon Hotels
With plenty to do in Lisbon from sight seeing to glorious beaches this is a wonderful place to visit! The capital of Portugal has fantastic weather so go for it!
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Well known for its Mediterranean beaches and golf resorts, Portugal's southernmost region is a favourite for holiday makers.
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One of four islands off the northwest coast of Africa Madeira is a Portuguese island. With stunning scenery and golden beaches makes this a perfect holiday destination.
Hotels In New York
New York Hotels
New York has everything on offer from visiting the Statue Of Liberty or the Empire State building to going to the Rockefeller Centre. You will never get bored in the Big Apple!
Hotels in Florida
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The biggest children's and adults playground on the planet! Why not take yourself off to Orlando and visit all of the theme parks that are there! With hundreds of hotels to choose from isn't it time to be a kid again?
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Situated on Florida's southeastern coast with numerous outdoor restaurants, bars and luxury hotels is Fort Lauderdale. It also consists of glorious beaches and shopping!
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[$1 billion] Dogecoin Cryptocurrency
DOGECOINDogecoin also known as "internet currency" is decentralized,digital and peer to peer cryptocurrency.A very energetic and vibrant community differentiate Dogecoin from other cryptocurrency.Dogecoin was introduced to the world on 6 december 2013 .The symbol "D" and name Doge are synonyms of Dogecoin.
[Timeline of Dogecoin]
- Dogecoin was created by Billy Markus from Portland.
- Official launch date of Dogecoin was 6 december 2013.
- Infinite dogecoin will be produced by its network.
- A rise of 300 percent in its value on 19 Dec 2013 increase the popularity of Dogecoin.
- Tristan Winters of Bitcoin Magazinefame for the first time discussed about steps needed for Dogecoin to replace bitcoin on Dec 23,2013.
- On Dec 24, 2013 ,The Reserve Bank of India cautioned Dogecoin users about the risk involved and thus asked the cryptocurrency users to take proper measures .
- On Dec 25,2013 millions of Dogecoin were stolen from Dogecoin online wallet.
- Save "Dogemas" was an initiative started by Dogecoin community to help those who lost their Dogecoins from Dogewallet.
- January 2014 marked a great leap in the history of Dogecoin as the volume transaction of this cryptocurrency successfully exceeded bitcoin and all other cryptocurrency combined.
- AltQuick.co was the first exchange to launch DOGE/USD exchange on January 8, 2014.
- On January 19,2014 Dogecoin community raised $50,000 for Jamaican Bobsled Team which had qualified for,but couldn't afford to go to , the Sochi Winter Olympic.
- The Dogecoin Foundation, led by Eric Nakagawa, raised $30,000 worth Dogecoin before World Water Day (March 22).
- $ 13.5 million was the market capitalisation of Dogecoin on January 25,2015.
- On January 30, 2014, Canada-based exchange Vault of Satoshi also announced DOGE/USD and DOGE/CAD trading.
- Trading volume across the major exchanges was valued at $1.05 million USD on January 31, 2014.
- On February 2014, Hong Kong-based exchange Asia Nexgen announced that they would support the trading of Dogecoins in all major currencies.
- Version 1.6 of the Dogecoin client was announced on March 12, 2014. Along with allowing for there to be a fixed reward per block, the new client update also introduced a new difficulty algorithm called DigiShield.
- 67.8 million Dogecoins was raised by the Dogecoin community successfully to sponsor NASCAR driver Josh Wise on March 25, 2014.
- The Dogecoin Reddit community helped Josh Wise in winning a spot at the Sprint All-Star Race beating Danica Patrick on May 16, 2014.
- On August 19, 2014 the trademark "Dogetipbot" was officially registered.
- In April 2015 Jackson Palmer announced his extended leave from the cryptocurrency community.
- In May 2017 Dogetipbot was discontinued and taken offline after its creator declared bankruptcy; this left many Dogetipbot users losing their coins stored in the Dogetipbot system.
I have attached screenshot of the recent market value of Dogecoin to help you guys get a better understanding of Dogecoin in cryptocurrency market.
Above data has been captured from CoinMarkatCap and shows the circulating supply and market cap of Dogecoin. First chart clearly shows the tremendous rise in price of Dogecoin in January 2018.
[How to buy and sell Dogecoin?]
Dogecoin is transacted through an online cryptocurrency wallet called Doge wallet.This wallet is available in four form.
- Desktop Wallet.
- Phone Wallet.
- Online Wallet.
- Paper Wallet.
These wallets are available for all three operating systems.
- Windows.
- iOS.
- Linux.
Moving further you can download the Dogecoin wallet from Google playstore or iOS store.I use android phone so will be explaining "How to use Dogecoin wallet" with the help of screenshot.
After downloading and installing the Dogecoin Wallet you will seen the above login screen.You can register into Dogecoin wallet in three ways.
1.Through Facebook 2.Using Google Account 3.Using your mobile number.
After you will register you will see the above screen where you can see the amount and the Dogecoin you have in wallet.Currently for me it's showing zero for both.As shown in the above screen you have two tab.One will be to explore your wallet and understand different features of the wallet.Second one is very important as it will take care of your wallet security.Remember once you will click the security tab it will ask you to verify you email in case you have login using facebook or google.A mail will be sent to your mail id and you need to click on the link given in mail.Once you will verify your mail you will receive a message in your wallet.
In the top right most of the dogecoin wallet you will have setting symbol .Once you click this symbol you will find a detailed description of your wallet as explained below.
- A tick mark will be shown in front of email for notification tab.
- You can see your user id.
- You can find here your web address.
- By clicking language tab you can select language of your choice .
- Local currency tab helps you to select currency .
- Dogecoin wallet background can be changed by clicking the background tab.
- Dogechain wallet has also given option for 2-factor authentication.
- In this wallet you can also double secure your transaction using email confirmation.
Please find the below screenshot for better understanding of above points.Kindly do ask your doubt in comment section.
In the second pics of Dogecoin wallet you will see a plus sign tab at the right most bottom.This tab is the most important tab.Once you will click this tab you will get three options.
- Scan QR
- Receive
- Send
By clicking the scan QR it will scan your wallet address.
Similarly by clicking receive tab you will get your Dogecoin wallet deposit address.
Lastly by clicking send you can send Dogecoin to the specific address.
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Friday, January 30, 2015
Illustration Class & Moleskine Journal
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I love your little fox. This would be a great card! Happy PPFReplyDelete
Illustration class sounds really good.ReplyDelete
Love your little foxes and the turtle.
What a great present and it looks like you are having a lot of fun with it. I especially love the fox and the turtle.ReplyDelete
three whole months!!! that's so great. love your little fox and the turtle is gorgeousReplyDelete
beautiful assortment of art-I really love the trees especially! What a generous gift and I can see you are really enjoying it too.ReplyDelete
Oh, that fox is so cute, and I like the composition in that picture, it's cool.ReplyDelete
I have to leave my comment with my blogger profile, since here's not the possibility for name/url-commenting, sorry.
lovely art..ReplyDelete
What a sweet Yule gift, and so nice that you're enjoying it! Love your journal pages too. Merry creating!ReplyDelete
Great illustrations. I love your little fox. :) Thanks so much for sharing with us this week. :)ReplyDelete
You are doing brilliant! Love everything!ReplyDelete


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It never ceases to impress me just how much like a big family meeting these events feel like, great people, great crack and plenty stories told and exchanged. Tighnabruach is a fine wee place for the weekend, recommended!
I'll let the pictures do the talking, weather was exceptional for this time of year.
|Stirling Castle in the backdrop
|Cup of tea time and time to ponder the rain
|Stunning backdrop as we all set up camp on Friday
|Heather and Bob animated in conversation while Geoff asks Fi about sidecars
|Ian Carnagie sending Tam to sleep
|Saturday morning, longbeards meeting
|Nice outfit got me thinking......
|Norrie on best behaviour
|Is it really Scotland in March?
|Great to see these old businesses still going
|Although sunny it was still jacket weather
|Busy bar
|Busy carpark
|Bumped into David T by the palm trees
|Worth a photo


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Monday, July 31, 2006
Presidential Genealogy
This genealogy site is part of a larger on royal and noble genealogies if you are interested in more on this topic. This is actually a web version of a book by Funk and Wagnell. There is some interesting information here, but it really only deals with the Presidents and their immediate families. Anyway, it can make for some fun browsing! What I found the most interesting was seeing the parents and siblings - at least what information was presented.
Sunday, July 30, 2006
Unanswered Questions Fuel the Love of Learning
That's hard for some students, some parents, and even educators themselves to deal with given that teachers should be the ones with the answers. We all want highly qualified educators in our classrooms, but we also want educators who have a love of learning.
Many of my students, as young as they are, comment from time to time concerning the breadth of my knowledge regarding American History and my ability to tie in what they are studying in Language Arts to their Social Studies.
Students say, "Gee, elementaryhistoryteacher, how do you know all this stuff? How do you remember all of those dates? "
Of course, my little dears have no inkling as to the amount of planning and research that go into a unit. They are clueless concerning the fact that I review a unit for several weeks before teaching it, and I constantly add and take away components of a unit depending on the needs of my learners.
One thing my little dears do have knowledge of is their teacher absolutely loves what she teaches. They understand that I have a rabid love of learning for any type of history and that I love a good question to research.
We would quickly loose our love of learning if we knew all the facts or had all the answers. The hunt for answers is my biggest attraction for what I do, and I want to translate that for my students. I want them to know how to search for answers themselves and string together facts to arrive at an answer.
Yesterday I came across a little factoid that caused me to travel down Internet sidestreets attempting to discover the answer to a question that involved a gold ring, strands of hair, the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, and the presidential inauguration of 1905.
The assassination of President Lincoln was a horrible time for the American people. During that time of severe grieving many Americans who were at the President's bedside or at the White House to pay their respects were given or simply took momentos of the occaision that have been handed down to sucessive generations or later donated to various museums and even sold to the highest bidder.
One of the more macabe mementos was locks of Abraham Lincoln's hair. Some sources state that the first lock of hair was removed by Dr. Charles Leale who was the first doctor on the scene. Upon examining President Lincoln Dr. Leale discovered a clump of hair matted with blood. By removing this clump of hair he had easier access to the wound. Another lock of hair was reportedly removed by Mrs. Schuyler Colfax, wife of the Speaker of the House.
Both locks of hair were presented to Mrs. Lincoln and during the month that followed after the death of President Lincoln she distributed mementos to friends and acquaintances. One of the recipients of a few hair strands was Dr. Charles Sabin Taft, who was the second surgeon to be at the President's bedside. Dr. Taft had assisted Dr. Leale with getting the President to breath on his own.Dr. Taft willed his Lincoln hair strands along with other mementos to his son, Charles C. Taft.
One of Lincoln's personal secretaries was John Hay who went on to have a very distinguished career as Secretary of State. In fact Hay was the Secretary of State for President McKinley who himself was assassinated in 1901 thereby bringing Theodore Rooosevelt to the presidency to finish Mckinley's term. Roosevelt was elected to his own term in 1904.
John Hay purchased six strands of President Lincoln's hair from Charles C. Taft and put them inside a ring. Before the 1905 inauguration of Theodore Roosevelt, Secretary of State Hay contacted Roosevelt and presented the ring to him along with a note that is purported to say:
"The hair in this ring is from the head of Abraham Lincoln. Dr. Taft cut it off the night of the assassination…Please wear it tomorrow, you are one of the men who most thoroughly understands and appreciates Lincoln…"
Some of the John Hay sources I read mention the mutual relationship of respect and friendship between President Lincoln and John Hay even though they were far apart in age. It would seem that such a memento of his former employer and mentor would be very precious to him. However, some sources say he presented the ring to Roosevelt. The term presented could mean he only allowed Theodore Roosevelt to see and borrow the ring. I find it difficult to believe that Hay would have given it to Roosevelt.
My love of learning has been sparked. I was hoping to discover what happened to the ring. Where is it? Who has it? Is it in a museum? Is there a picture of Theodore Roosevelt wearing it at his 1905 inauguration?
Here is where elementaryhistoryteacher becomes stumped. The research I've conducted so far has only been on the Internet itself. I have not consulted the biographies or autobiographies of Roosevelt, Hay, or even Lincoln.
So, I'm continuing my love of learning by attempting to discover where this ring is. Shooting off an email to Sagamore Hills (the former home of Theodore Roosevelt) might elicit a favorable response, or to the Hay Library at Brown University.
I just love a good mystery!
Your comments are welcome if you have information concerning John Hay's ring.
information from an ebay auction site
John Hay
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
Einstein Letter
Einstein First Letter in August of 1939 told President Roosevelt of the possibility of a nuclear bomb and that Germany might be also working toward this goal:
In the course of the last four months it has been made probable through the work of Joliet in France as well as Fermi and secularity in America--that it may be possible to set up a nuclear chain reaction in a large mass of uranium, by which vast amounts of power and large quantities of new radium-like elements would be generated. Now it appears almost certain that this could be achieved in the immediate future.
This letter garnered a quick response from FDR, who replied in October that he had acted on Einstein suggestions:
I found this data of such import that I have convened a Board consisting of the head of the Bureau of Standards and a chosen representative of the Army and Navy to thoroughly investigate the possibilities of your suggestion regarding the element of uranium.
In March of 1945, Einstein wrote to FDR again, this time telling him that there were problems between the scientists and the government officials the President had appointed:
The terms of secrecy under which Dr. Szilard is working at present do not permit him to give me information about his work; however, I understand that he now is greatly concerned about the lack of adequate contact between scientists who are doing this work and those members of your Cabinet who are responsible for formulating policy.
Einstein's suggestions to FDR resulted in the creation of the atomic bomb, which President Truman dropped on Japan in August of 1945.
Monday, July 24, 2006
Andrew Jackson Bank Veto Message
The following reasons were noted for the veto:
- it was unconstitutional
- it concentrated an excessive amount of the nation's financial strength into a single institution
- it exposed the government to control by "foreign interests"
- it exercised too much control over members of the Congress
- it favored Northeastern states over Southern and Western states
Quite a bit of America's current debt is owed to "foreign interests" today. I see this is no longer a big concern.
From the site:
The present corporate body, denominated the president, directors, and company of the Bank of the United States, will have existed at the time this act is intended to take effect twenty years. It enjoys an exclusive privilege of banking under the authority of the General Government, a monopoly of its favor and support, and, as a necessary consequence, almost a monopoly of the foreign and domestic exchange. The powers, privileges, and favors bestowed upon it in the original charter, by increasing the value of the stock far above its par value, operated as a gratuity of many millions to the stockholders....
The act before me proposes another gratuity to the holders of the same stock, and in many cases to the same men, of at least seven millions more....It is not our own citizens only who are to receive the bounty of our Government. More than eight millions of the stock of this bank are held by foreigners. By this act the American Republic proposes virtually to make them a present of some millions of dollars.
Every monopoly and all exclusive privileges are granted at the expense of the public, which ought to receive a fair equivalent. The many millions which this act proposes to bestow on the stockholders of the existing bank must come directly or indirectly out of the earnings of the American people....
Friday, July 21, 2006
Anyway, just a quick thought on Presidents moving into the White House. I didn't find much, but I'm sure they probably have staff members who do everything for them. At the Quest for the Presidency, I found a short article on moving day after the 2000 Election. This is the section is what got me:
Perhaps the most important activity cranked into high gear not long after Bush and Clinton climbed into a limousine and left for Bush's swearing-in.
Teams of workers descended on the place and bustled around like ants, painting walls, laying new carpet, replacing light fixtures -- turning the old Clinton White House into the new Bush White House.
I wish some of these people would have came and helped me!
And of course the White House has undergone many renovations. From this article, I found this comment very interesting: "Beginning in 1978, as many as 40 successive layers of paint were removed from the exterior walls."
Tuesday, July 18, 2006
When Kennedy and Nixon Swore
This sounds like a fun lesson to teach. I think the students would have some quality learning too. And then the kids can go home and tell their parents that the teacher taught them swear words!
From the site:
During both John F. Kennedy's and Richard M. Nixon's terms in office as President of the United States, Time Magazine published articles that stated how each used profanities in the White House. The articles handled the fact quite differently for the two Presidents, showing a bias that reflected a general attitude about the men.
Questions you may have are:
What did the press say about the profanity?
Why was there a difference between the two?
What can be learned from this?
This lesson will try to answer those questions. There is a mini-quiz near the end of the lesson.
Thursday, July 13, 2006
Ronald Reagan at the IMBd
There is also a mini-biography of some substance. It begins, "Ronald Reagan is, arguably, the most successful actor in history, having catapulted from a career as a Warner Bros. contract player and later television star into the governorship of California and two terms as President of the United States." Well, he may have been the most successful man who was also an actor but I would not argue he was the most successful actor ever. He wasn't that spectacular acting...
The biography is also a bit biased against Reagan. Despite the strong start, it continues with "As president, his folksy oratory skills earned him the sobriquet The Great Communicator while his his movie-star charisma helped him avoid responsibility for breaches of the public trust that might have resulted in impeachment for a lesser mortal" and "For that intrepid skill, being able to deflect the muck of partisan politics and the detritus left in the wake of his administration's own insalubrious activities, his reign became known as The Teflon Presidency." I detect sarcasm mixed with awe here.
There is also a nice collection of Reagan trivia and quotes at the end of the biography. However, I found the most fun at this site just clicking on links to the films and TV shows he appeared on with descriptions. Reagan lived one heck of an interesting life.
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Medical History of the Presidents
It offers the trivial medical incidents to the very serious (all of which include source citations which always makes me happy).
Some various illnesses I pulled from the sites:
Martin Van Buren:
As Vice President, Van Buren did not enjoy presiding over the Senate. It has been speculated that the more-frequent-than-usual colds and other ailments he suffered during this period, which often drove him into bed for short periods, may have been an escape.
I rather like this one – I think we've all the pulled the "I'm sick" routine to get out of something we didn't want to do. I guess even our leaders aren't above that!
Benjamin Harrison:
While campaigning for the Presidency in 1888, there were reports that Harrison was near nervous collapse. These reports were denied, but they probably contained an element of truth
I don't know about you, but campaigning for President would make me go a little crazy!
John Tyler:
Tyler had little faith in doctors. He regularly "took the waters" at various spas in Virginia. He became a believer in sulfur hydrotherapy. He also took "massive" doses of calomel regularly, which may have contributed to his gastrointestinal problems.
Lyndon Johnson:
Type A personality if there ever was one. But Johnson loved it. "I don't have ulcers. I give them!"
He was a man who was not afraid to show his healing cholecystectomy scar to the press. Famous political cartoon of scar drawn as a map of Viet Nam.
In May 1966, LBJ received a note from his cook: "Mr. President, you have been my boss for a number of years and you always tell me you want to lose weight, and yet you never do very much to help yourself. Now I'm going to be your boss for a change. Eat what I put in front of you and don't ask for any more and don't complain."
These made me smile so I had to include them!
Well, hopefully you learned a few fun tidbits about the medical history of our Presidents.
Tuesday, July 11, 2006
The Election of 1800
Candidates are accusing each other of all sorts of things. Allegations of lying, using the tax-payer's money for private use, associations with the wrong kind of people, and misuse of government resources are just some of the wonderful things being said about those who are running for office. Voting records are brought up with the candidate in question voting against bills that would help children in some way yet what the voter doesn't know is some ridiculous rider had been attached to the legislation which necessitated the candidate to vote against it. Things aren't always as they seem.
A recent Republican debate between Georgia's Lt. Governor candidates was a continual barb-fest. There were very few issues brought up or discussed without personal attacks being part of the candidates, response.
One of the responsibilities I'm charged with as a history teacher is to help students connect the past to their current lives. I think we do irreparable damage to our collective national memory when we place our Founding Fathers on too high a pedestal. These men did do wonderful things, but they also were not perfect. While we have to remember they lived in much different times than we do today, we also must realize things really haven't changed when you examine the facts.
The Election of 1800 shows us that many of the men dedicated to the formation of this country were also very cutthroat in their efforts to maintain power for themselves and their friends. Political in-fighting and outragous behavior is not anything new.
Generally educators stick to the basics. The Election of 1800 shows us that the Constitution worked to a point and then presented a slight glitch that was settled by the twelth amendment. Studying this election gives students more knowledge regarding the rise of political parties. This election also shows us how peaceful the change of power is between different leaders and most importantly between political parties. However, a look at historical documents including journals and letters from this time can give students insight into the adversarial relationships which is in direction opposition to what they generally learn.
Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr were the leading electoral vote getters in 1800, however, they were both tied with 73 electoral votes. This meant the incumbent, John Adams, was out in the cold. Sectionalism was already raring its ugly head as Adams received 86% of his votes from the north while Thomas Jefferson received three-fourths of his votes from the South.
Though most Americans have become used to the mud slinging and political strategies using accusations I think they would be surprised at some of the methods used in 1800. An article from historycentral.com relates Federalist newspapers claimed the election of Jefferson would cause "teachings of murder, robbery, rape, adultary, and incest." There were also charges of strange ritualistic rites being performed at Monticello.
Alexander Hamiliton claimed John Adams was unstable, impulsive and made irrational decisions in a pamphlet Hamilton published. Others said Adams was a poor judge of character and was senile. Republicans claimed Adams was a monarchist and even suggested there was a plot to marry his son to one of King George III's daughters, however, George Washington had shown up just in time to quash the plot.
The Federalists claimed Jefferson was godless, an athiest nonbeliever, and a reign of terror would be unleashed if he was elected.
Thomas Jefferson, who most modern Americans hold in such high esteem, said the Federalists were a "reign of witches" and they were the party "adverse to liberty."
This countered his critics who accused Jefferson of being a coward, used his political record while governor of Virginia against him, and accused him of being a Jacobin---the most radical faction during the French Revolution.
The Constitution directed those involved to allow the House of Representatives to settle things. In an web article from Smithsonian Magazine found here, John Ferling correctly states, "Federalist and Republicans appeared to agree on one thing only: that the victor in 1800 would set America's course for generations to come, perhaps forever."
During the debates in the House of Representatives there was even talk of disunion and civil war. Two states organized their milita in case Jefferson did not prevail. It took thirty-six different ballots before the tie was broken. Thomas Jefferson was finally named president and as was the custom in those days, the runner up, Burr, became the vice president.
Is it any wonder then that Jefferson would call for reconciliation and a smooth change in power during his inaugural address? Read it here.
Mr Ferling was correct in his idea that the Election of 1800 would set America's course for generations to come. It gave birth to the modern campaign strategies we see today.
Monday, July 10, 2006
Andrew Johnson Gets Heckled
In the summer and fall of 1866, President Johnson was touring the country trying to help build support for his reconstruction policies. The Radical Republicans controlled both houses of Congress and Johnson was trying to help non-Radical Republicans get elected. The tour was a disaster.
A good example of this is the Andrew Johnson Cleveland Speech. It was delivered on September 3, 1866. The crowd was hostile and the President had difficulty in giving his speech due to the heckling. The transcript of the speech has in parentheses some of the crowd comments.
When the President said, "Let me say to those who are still willing to sacrifice my life" the crowd began cheering. When he asked the crowd what his offence was, they replied, "You ain't a radical." The speech did not last long and I am sure Johnson shortened it due to the crowd hostility.
Can you imagine a President today speaking under such circumstances? Hecklers are removed promptly by the Secret Service. Further, it is hard to envision the President giving a speech to a group that was known in advance to be overtly hostile.
Saturday, July 08, 2006
US Currency
Martha Washington is the only woman whose portrait has appeared on a U.S. currency note. It appeared on the face of the $1 Silver Certificate of 1886 and 1891, and the back of the $1 Silver Certificate of 1896. (From the Bureau of Engraving and Printing)
While there have been women on the various US coins, our paper money is completely male and mostly Presidents. The current portraits were all chosen in 1928 and have not been changed since even with the secruity upgrades that began in 1996 to prevent counterfeiting.
It is interesting to see who were the chosen few who made US banknotes (I actually knew all these, but the information can be verified at the link provided below for the larger denominations if you wish):
1 dollar: Washington
2 dollar: Jefferson
5 dollar: Lincoln
10 dollar: Hamilton (non-President)
20 dollar: Jackson
50 dollar: Grant
100 dollar: Franklin (non-President)
There were also some larger denominations that were produced at certain times (but are no longer printed):
500 dollar: McKinley
1000 dollar: Cleveland
5000 dollar: Madison
10,000 dollar: Salmon P. Chase (I provided this link in case you don't know who Chase is)
100,000 dollar: Wilson (this was never circulated in the general public)
It makes you wonder why these Presidents (and three others) made the current cut while others didn't (the US Treasury doesn't provide an answer on this either).
So let's discuss! Some are to be expected: Washington, Lincoln and Jefferson. Alexander Hamilton was the first Secretary of the Treasury and Salmon Chase was also very important in the Treasury Department's history so this also makes a lot of sense - they are important in the history of currency so they should get a place on its front. Andrew Jackson had the big "bank war" that could be a reason...that could be interesting to discuss though. Some of the others really make you think: Why Ulysses Grant? Or Grover Cleveland? Who wants to defend these portraits? Anyone got a recommendation of who SHOULD be on our national currency? I personally think Franklin Roosevelt should get a place (although since our current portraits were decided in 1928, I think its clear why he didn't make it).
[NOTE: The reason why portraits probably have not, nor will be changed anytime soon, is that is how many bank workers are trained to find counterfeits - by the portrait/denomination combination. I'm not actually suggesting that we change them - I just want to discuss why these Presidents made it over others and who else could be considered for inclusion.]
Friday, July 07, 2006
Eleanor Roosevelts takes on the DAR
In 1939, Marian Anderson, one of the greatest contraltos to ever sing, was refused permission to sing at Constitution Hall by the DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) solely because she was African-American. Eleanor Roosevelt resigned in protest from the DAR (this link includes a brief history, her letter of resignation and her subsequent column).
Mrs. Roosevelt didn't stop there though. She helped to make sure Marian Anderson got a concert. Ms. Anderson sang at the base of the Lincoln Memorial on Easter Sunday, 1939 and was broadcast across the country. (There is an audio only link as well as a video link embedded in the text.) She got more than just one concert, but a chance to sing to the entire nation.
The column after the Marian Anderson incident was not Mrs. Roosevelt's only stand on racism either. Another example is in 1960 when she compared the American south to South Africa in her column. Her recommendations to the civil rights movement were as follows:
As I have said before, I do not think boycotting lunch counters that are segregated in the North has much value except in letting off our own steam. But I do think that refusing to buy South African goods such as lobster tails, diamonds, caracul coats, etc., none of which we buy every day-and at the same time refusing to buy anything at all from chain stores that have segregation of any kind in our South will have a very salutary effect.
Eleanor Roosevelt was an activist First Lady who truly made a difference in this country (She made Time's top 100 people of the century) and this is just one area where she used her influence to bring a message of civil liberties to the country.
Thursday, July 06, 2006
Lindenwald was where Martin Van Buren spent his retirement. I was unsure at first if this site would give me anything of substance (beyond just to see where Van Buren lived at one point), but it really surprised me and offered a lot of great information. The NPS offers many "teaching with historic places lesson plans" and this is one of them. The site offers information readings and then discussion questions. An interesting on is the one called "Home at Last" that describes his retirement at Lindenwald. The site also offers other acitivites that are more politically oriented, like this one comparing Van Buren and Hoover:
Activity 2: Comparing Presidents
Both Van Buren and Herbert Hoover lost their opportunity for a second term when they were blamed for depressions that were not their fault. Have students research the financial panic and depression of 1837 and compare it with the Great Depression that began in 1929. Have them compare the positions of Van Buren and Hoover on the role of government in ending a depression. Facilitate students' thinking by reading aloud the following: (1) When questioned as to why he did not do more to alleviate suffering during the depression of 1837, Van Buren replied, "It is not the objective of government to make men rich—nor repair their losses"; (2) Hoover claimed that federal aid would cause "degeneration of that independence and initiation which are the very foundation of democracy." Then ask students to write short papers in which they discuss the current accepted responsibility of the president and the federal government for the economic welfare of the nation.
As you can see from this short assignment, this really is a great topic and could add a lot of your class. The lessons are also easily adapted by grade-level. This could be adapted to be anything from some very basic you discussion with your 5th graders to a college level discussion on these depressions.
The site offers a lot more than just a quick glance at Van Buren's home, but really a lot of meat for your own perusal or for use in the classroom.
For other TwHP, you can visit the NPS.
Tuesday, July 04, 2006
What the Presidents Did On the Fourth of July
This site is a lot of fun. Here are a few examples:
George Washington 1793 - Washington is home at Mount Vernon writing a letter to the Secretary of State;on thatday he also attends a public celebration in Alexandria, Va. (Writings of GeorgeWashington, 33:2-3)
James Monroe 1818 - Monroe is in Washington and issues a proclamation that the trade in "Plaster ofParis" is no longer to be exported to the "Province of New-Brunswick."
James A. Garfield 1881 - Garfield lays gravely ill in Washington, D.C. as a result of an assassin's bulletthere.
Warren G. Harding 1923 - In Meacham, Oregon, President Harding participates in the 80th anniversary ofthe arrival of the first immigrant wagon there. He rides in a Concord stage coach drawn bysix horses and gives a speech.
George Bush 1991 - The President and First Lady Barbara Bush are in Marshfield, Mo., and GrandRapids, Mich., leading bands and floats in the parades and giving speeches, and they laterreturn to Washington, D.C. to watch fireworks on the Mall.
Fro the site:
This chronology gives information on what the presidents were doing on the Fourth of July,but only during their tenures as presidents. Of course, many of the presidents remained in the public eye after leaving office, giving speeches and participating in a variety of activities. Information on some of the significant post-office activities may be found in the general chronology. You will notice that many of the dates have not been filled in. That is because the research is ongoing. Please check back periodically as this chronology is expanded. Information on the presidents and the Fourth of July was researched in various newspapers,including the National Intelligencer, New York Times, Washington Post, as well as other sources.
Monday, July 03, 2006
Cleveland's Fictitious Proclamation
To My People: Whereas, my good and great sister and fellow sovereign, her gracious majesty, Liliuokalani,queen of Hawaii, has been wickedly and unlawfully dethroned by the machinations of Americans and persons of American descent in those islands, being instigated thereto by the devil, one John L. Stevens; and whereas, my well-conceived plans for the restoration of her sacred majesty have not had the result they deserved but her majesty is still defrauded of her legal rights by her refractory and rebellious subjects, and her position is a just cause of sympathy and alarm; now, therefore, I, Grover Cleveland, President of the United States, do hereby ordain and appoint the last day of April next as a day of solemn fasting, humiliation and prayer. Let my people humble themselves and repent for their injustice to me and my great and good sister, and pray, without distinction of color, for her speedy return to the throne and the discomfiture of the miserable herd of missionaries and their sons, her enemies and traducers. Long Live Liliuokalani, the de jure queen of Hawaii. Done at our mansion in Washington this 25th day of February, 1894.
Grover Cleveland A true copy.
Attest, Walter Q. Gresham, Secretary of State
This proclamation has been cited in several places on the Web now and even inspired one site to call every April 30th Hawaii Restoration Day. There is one problem with this so called Presidential Proclamation. Cleveland never issued it. It appears to be a joke.
Jere Krischel in his article Joke Proclamation wrote, "Helena G. Allen alleged that a proclamation of President Cleveland was printed in the New York Sun, on February 26, 1894. However, an examination of microfilm of the New York Sun, February 26, 1894, shows no such proclamation at all. She mentioned it in the context of discussing the constitution of the Republic of Hawai'i (which is odd, since the constitution of the Republic of Hawaii was not issued until 4 months after the date of the proclamation). " Krischel also notes that this proclamation does not appear in Cleveland's Presidential Papers.
Just reading the text of this proclamation is a give away that this was not issued by President Cleveland in any official capacity. John L. Stevens is called a devil. He also wishes for the "discomfiture of the miserable herd of missionaries and their sons." This choice of wording I think tips of the joke.
Cleveland also supposedly wrote, "my well-conceived plans for the restoration of her sacred majesty have not had the result they deserved." Cleveland did aid in trying to get Liliuokalani put back on the throne. He tried repeatedly to destabilize the Republic of Hawaii. However, there was some secrecy involved in this and I doubt he would be taking credit for it while still in office.
Who created this joke? It may well have been Helena G. Allen. This may have been fabricated for her book or maybe she was fooled by another prankster. It is hard to say. This joke proclamation has taken on a life of it's own and I am sure it will be believed and cited for centuries to come now that it is out on the Internet.
Does anyone know of any other false presidential proclamations making the rounds?
Sunday, July 02, 2006
The week that changed the world?
Richard Nixon called his 1972 visit to China "the week that changed the world." Nixon began his career as extremely anticommunist, but upon becoming President agreed with senior State Department members that China could be useful to the US. In China, leading diplomat Chou En-Lai also saw the importance of a relationship with the US and was able to convince Mao Zedong that it was time to form a relationship with the US.
In February of 1971, Nixon announced his intentions to open a dialogue with Beijing. Both the US and China were willing to compromise on their "one China" stance – for now. In August of 1971 the US withdrew its objection to the People's Republic of China being admitted to the United Nations. In October they were formally seated on the UN Security Council in place of Taiwan. Henry Kissinger was in China (supposedly secretly) in July of 1971. In February of 1972, President Nixon and Henry Kissinger went formally to China. There they met with Chou En-Lai and Mao Zedong. While the political discussions would have a lasting impact on the world that was not what the American public would remember. It would be the very well publicized visit that gave the US its first peek behind the "Bamboo Curtain." We always remember what we see don't we? And President Nixon made sure we saw this very well (he specifically asked for video coverage rather than print)! So let's take a pictoral look at this visit:
All pictures are from the Ollie Atkins Photograph Collection (I just picked a few, there are lots more if you follow the link).
Richard Nixon, Mao Zedong and Chou En-Lai
Nixon and En-Lai
While President Nixon and top government officials met on politics, First Lady Pat Nixon toured China to see the sites and meet the people:
Pat Nixon at the zoo
Pat Nixon meeting a Chinese girl
Some video footage from the visit:
Video clip from visit with Nixon speaking on it (there is a link at the very top of the page)
BBC News article that includes an interview with Pat Nixon and an audio summary
NBC News footage from China visit (you have to scroll down the page and it takes a minute to load but there should be a square box called Video: Nixon in China)
For the teachers among us: Teacher's Guide to Nixon's China Policy
So was President Nixon right? Did this week "change the world?" Let us know what you think!


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When did you first realise you wanted to teach?
I remember my yoga teacher dream started around 17 years old, I had found Yoga really young and fell in love instantly. I dreamed of being a yoga teacher for many years before I found the courage and trust to go for it. It's safe to say I have never looked back!
Who or what has been your biggest inspiration on your yoga journey so far?
My biggest inspiration are the students that practice with me, I am always so honoured to share the gift of yoga with so many amazing people around the world and in my hometown. I am constantly inspired by the dedication, playfulness and courage of the students that practice with me. What I love most is seeing the lightbulb moments, from the breakthroughs to the transformations and experiences that people have due to the practice of yoga: to hold space for that is truly an honour.
What can people expect from your class?
Playful, strong, fluid, slow, anatomically intelligent & creative flows, sprinkled with heart felt intention set to a back drop of funky beats! I encourage students to move from a place of sensation, to enjoy the journey, 'the space in between' and to recognise that there is no rush, there is no endpoint in Yoga and that the beauty of being human is that we are all so beautifully different, therefore no one shape will ever look the same. I love inversions and arm balances in my own practice, so they naturally weave their way in, but I teach them in a way that they are accessible to all levels, with the focus set on a playful approach rather than trying to create the shape.
What do you like best about teaching at The Life Centre?
I love the space, it is so bright and beautiful, the people are lovely and it's an iconic brand, guiding the way of yoga for 25 years! Its an honour to be part of!
What do you think makes a good teacher?
A good yoga teacher is someone who recognises & remembers that they are there in service, that it isn't about them but about holding space for others and is willing to continue to learn, develop & evolve without getting stuck in Dogma.
What tips would you give to a beginner?
The first classes will feel crazy, as long as you are breathing, moving with awareness and enjoying yourself, you are doing yoga! Never compare your beginning to someone else's middle- you are enough!
What is your favourite asana?
It's hard to choose, but handstand is one of my number ones! I love handstands because they draw you straight in to the present moment, I challenge anyone to plan or worry whilst trying to hold a handstand- you have to be there in the with every ounce of your awareness, otherwise you're on the floor!
Where might we find you on your days off?
Handstanding and goofing about in a park with my little boy who is 3, he's already better at handstands that I was a couple of years ago!
What is your favourite post-practice meal or snack?
Without wanting to sound like a yoga teacher cliche(!) I love a green juice post practice, I'm often rushing to the next class or back to get my little boy so something fast- I love rice cakes and nut butter or Avocado as a quick anytime energy boost too.
How do you practice yoga off the mat?
I am passionate about the importance of taking yoga off the mat, it is so easy to show up and do your asana practice, then continue about your day without considering how it can ripple through to your world. One way I take my yoga off the mat is through making conscious consumer choices; our money is our biggest way in which to vote powerfully, so I try to be mindful in where and how I spend my money on things such as animal products, fast fashion, plastics and which media channels I choose to consume.
I also use the tools of my practice to ensure that I am fully showing up in my world and remembering that the way in which I react and interact with my immediate surroundings in my choice.
Last but not least, my most powerful yoga practise is daily with my little boy, my life work is raising him as a conscious, mindful, compassionate little light bearer of love, our children will be the ones to change this world.
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SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) -- Crude futures fell under $53 a barrel in New York for the first time in a week after reports from the Energy Department and American Petroleum Institute confirmed a bigger-than-expected climb in crude inventories for the week ended Oct. 22. The news outweighed a sixth-weekly drop in distillate stocks, which include heating oil. December crude fell to a low of $52.70. It was last at $53.05, down $2.12, or 3.8 percent. November heating oil was down 4 percent, November unleaded gas fell 4.3 percent, and November natural gas dropped 5.4 percent.
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This is a great opportunity to get to know other bloggers and have a laugh or two in the process. Here is how it works: Laugh and Link Up!
Vern works hard at the phone company and spends two nights each week bowling, and plays golf every Saturday.
His wife thinks he's pushing himself too hard, so for his birthday she takes him to a local strip club.
The doorman at the club greets them and says, 'Hey, Vern! How ya doin?'
His wife is puzzled and asks if he's been to this club before.
'Oh no,' says Vern.'He's in my bowling league.
When they are seated, a waitress asks Vern if he'd like his usual and brings over a Budweiser.
His wife is becoming increasingly uncomfortable and says, 'How did she know that you drink Budweiser?'
'I recognize her, she's the waitress from the golf club.
I always have a Bud at the end of the 1st nine, honey.'
A stripper then comes over to their table, throws her arms around Vern, starts to rub herself all over him and says,
'Hi Vern. Want your usual table dance, big boy?'
Vern's wife, now furious, grabs her purse and storms out of the club.
Vern follows and spots her getting into a cab.
Before she can slam the door, he jumps in beside her.
Vern tries desperately to explain how the stripper must have mistaken him for someone else, but his wife is having none of it. She is screaming at him at the top of her lungs, calling him every 4 letter word in the book..
The cabby turns around and says,
'Geez Vern, you picked up a real bitch this time.'
Vern's funeral will be held this coming Friday.
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The IP address 192.168.2.1 is the management address of ACCTON modem and Belkin routers, Canyon ADSL modem use it, too. 192.168.2.1 is the important private IPv4 network address.
Different from 192.168.1.2, IP address 192.168.2.1 is not assigned by DHCP, it is the router's default IP. After log in it, you can set router easily.
What is DHCP?
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a network protocol that enables a server to automatically assign an IP address to a computer from a defined range of numbers (i.e., a scope) configured for a given network.
Static IP addresses
When a computer uses a static IP address 192.168.1.254, it means that the computer is manually configured to use a specific IP address. One problem with static assignment, which can result from user error or inattention to detail, occurs when two computers are configured with the same IP address. This creates a conflict that results in loss of service. Using DHCP to dynamically assign IP addresses minimizes these conflicts.
You can get the default username and password in default username and password list. If you can not find them, please reset router by holding the reset button for 10s. The default username is on the back of the routers, it might be 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1.


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The power mix for your next ride
If you haven't done a VITAL ride with Samantha Seaman, it's time to book one—stat. (VITAL Fitness Studio is offering free first classes right now, so no excuses!) She's high-energy, encouraging, and so gracious, you won't mind the punishing workout. "My goal for each cycling class is to transform the space into my personal nightclub," she says—an aspiration no doubt shaped by her time in L.A. "Living there, I picked up a nasty love affair for all things EDM. And the fact that Vegas was only a three-hour drive away only intensified my obsession."
VITAL manager Caitlin Costa fosters originality, encouraging instructors to be as creative as they can when planning classes. "Here, I found the perfect arena to merge the club and fitness. I can keep things fresh and funky. And the best part, there's no hangover after the ride." Check out her latest mix and join her in the club on Mondays and Wednesdays at 6 p.m.
The Details: VITAL Fitness Studio, 1608 Main Street. Click here to book a class.


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Thanks to the VoIP Users Conference (VUC) organizers for inviting us to speak about how iNum can be of value to the VoIP Users Community during tomorrow's installment of their weekly discussion.
ZipDX provides the conference bridge for the call with an iNum dial-in (+883 5100 123 94882) as well as regular PSTN and SIP URI options. For those that can't tune in, the VUC session will be posted later as a pod-cast.
January 21st at 12 Noon EST
iNum stands for international Number and is an initiative managed by Voxbone to develop an area code for IP Communications within the +883 global country code created by the ITU (International Telecommunication Union) started in 2008. This will be an update to the earlier visit to the VUC made by iNum team members in January 2009. Hugh Goldstein, Director of iNum Business Development will share current information and plans for 2011 and how VoIP users can leverage and support the iNum initiative in their own businesses and as individuals. Note that iNum supports voice, SMS and advanced multi-media services.


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The long yearned for review of word and image is finally on the press.
The plan is to work closely with a few writers and artists in the studio to form a cohesive book/object/utterance in honor of the Forest Drive in all our lives. So far poems by me (Fiona Spring), Desiree Morales and Sophia Kidd and drawings by Chance are in the mix.
Some notes on development:
The challenge has been the conflict between the desire to produce the highest quality edition and the lack of monetary resources. Finally the brilliance of the whole thing took root and I realized that the answer would be to utilize fine papers that we have on hand and set all the poems in metal type rather than ordering costly photopolymer plates. Now I'm inviting artists to carve linoleum or work with sandragraph techniques (as above) using materials we have in the studio.
The edition will be around 80 copies and a smaller number may be hard bound.
Monday, October 27, 2008
the Forest Drive
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Every Picture Tells a Story: The Art Films of James Scott (region-free 2DVD)
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Filmmaker James Scott has enjoyed a diverse career, ranging from early experimental-art documentaries on key 1960s figures such as David Hockney, Richard Hamilton, Claes Oldenburg and R B Kitaj, to work with the radical Berwick Street Collective, independent features and the Oscar®-winning 1982 short A Shocking Accident. The son of celebrated painter William Scott, his film Every Picture Tells a Story is his sensitive, exploratory portrait of his father's early years in working-class Northern Ireland of the 1930s and his entry into the art world. Bringing together films totalling more than four hours, this long-overdue collection celebrates the talented filmmaker and explores his art films. All the films included have been newly remastered. 2DVD set with special features.


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Kilometre 0 is a new weekday show from The Cycling Podcast looking at a different aspect of the Tour de France.
In this, the third episode, Lionel Birnie looks at the role of domestiques, the worker bees of the peloton who fetch and carry for their leaders and shelter them from the wind.
So, what does a domestique do and what makes a good one? Lionel asks riders past and present about the job. What makes a good domestique and how does a rider who as a youngster probably dreamed of winning the Tour sacrifice himself for others.
What is a domestique worth and is the term becoming outdated in today's cycling?
Kilometre 0 is supported by Jaguar


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Pompous Ass is our version of an English Ale. We used an American ale yeast to brighten up the flavour and add our own contemporary blend of hops to ensure that even the most pompous ale drinker does a double take.
Aromas of dried leaf, hints of tea (green/black), with an earthy touch that leads into info soft citrus notes. Malt sweetness up front of raisin, tea, and subtle caramel, give way to a very pleasant earthy and tea-like hop flavour. Touch of citrus fruits follow. Soft carbonation, light to medium body, and very sessionable.
Food Pairing Recommendations
Soft cheeses, burgers, grilled chicken, BBQ meats
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Buried treasure on the sands of San Diego's central coast, La Jolla Shores!
Known as "The Jewel" of San Diego, La Jolla features luxury homes, fine dining and upscale shopping that rivals Rodeo Drive. But the real jewels in La Jolla are the beaches, which are freely available for visitors and locals alike. The La Jolla coastline varies dramatically – from 300 foot sea cliffs, to rocky reefs, to golden sand coves, exploring La Jolla's beaches is an exhilarating and inspiring experience.
La Jolla Shores is a mile long crescent of prime sand beach favored by active beachgoers of all interests. Anchored by the Scripps Institute of Oceanography pier, this is a busy swimming area popular among families and surfers alike. Shielded by La Jolla Bay, it is also used as a launching ground for scuba diving and kayaking. At night it's alive with the glow of beach fires and the nervous energy of young adults socializing.


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HOLD ON… can we just acknowledge the fact that I posted TWICE today. This is so unlike me haha.. but I couldn't wait to post these outfit pictures till tomorrow because its for today.. and today is Valentines day!! Sooo HAPPY V-DAY, for those single people… don't worry you aren't missing out… being married on valentines day and being single is pretty much the same exact thing. You eat a home cooked meal and watch some TV.. at least in my marriage.. I guess the only difference between being single and married today is that married women get a gift and single people don't.. lol but still you aren't missing out.
I typically don't dress for the "occasion" ever on holidays like this. I think its a bit tacky but I actually really loved my outfit. Most my shoes are Red bottoms so I couldn't help but match it with a cute hearted red sweat shirt. Figured I usually don't wear it and today would be the perfect day to do so. Glad I did cuz it worked. If you are planning a date night or going out for drinks with friends here is what I put together for some inspo.. super simple, girly and fun.
OUTFIT DETAILS: This sweater I got online from my sisters online store when she had it so I can't really say exactly where its from but I believe you can find it on EBAY.. just type hear sleeved sweatshirt, H&M skirt, CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Heels


text: WALKING DEAD: 'Upright comatose zombies' invade Worksop as psychoactive drugs take hold of town's addicts Three young 'drug zombies' in Worksop town centre. Deadly synthetic drugs such as Black Mamba and Spice are flooding the streets of Worksop and turning the town's addicts into "upright comatose zombies". Read more below... Rapid response scheme prevents residents from being scammed


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FOOTBALL: Derby debut for Avis
Luke Avis looks set to make his debut for Holbeach United in Wednesday's derby date with Boston Town.
The midfielder completed his move on Monday to join the Tigers from Deeping Rangers.
He brings experience and competition for places.
Boss Seb Hayes said: "I've worked with him previously at Peterborough Northern Star and Blackstones so we know each other well.
"He's a very good passer who can also get in behind defences by making those runs.
"He brings experience and competition for places."
Deeping manager Michael Goode added: "I've known him for years and we are friends outside football as well.
"Avis is an intelligent lad who knows at the age of 29 he wouldn't be playing as many minutes as he would like if he stayed with us.
"It was going to be tough for him with competition from Charlie Coulson, Henry Dunn, Dan Schiavi, David Burton-Jones and Michael Simpson.
"I really didn't want him to resent me if we kept him for another five weeks and he still wasn't playing regularly."
Avis watched Holbeach's 4-0 home win against Kirby Muxloe on Saturday.
Lewis Leckie celebrated a hat-trick in the Tigers' seventh successive victory.
Teenager Jordan Keeble will make his first start of the season against Boston at Carter's Park as Will Bird is unavailable and Charley Sanders is banned.
Hayes added: "I've let him know that he deserves this chance.
"If Keeble plays well in the next two games then Bird will struggle to get back into the side."
Leckie got the only goal as Holbeach won at Boston in the Lincolnshire FA Senior Trophy a month ago.
The quarter-final at home to Deeping will be played on Wednesday, October 18.
Hayes said: "It's going to be a hard game against Boston.
"When they click, I think they are the hardest side to play against in the league.
"They can play it forward, they have pace out wide and there are absolute beasts in the team who will attack the ball – especially at set-pieces.
"So we'll need to be at our best to get three points. We're not worried about playing them – in fact, we can't wait for the game. But we must show them respect.
"They can beat anyone but we will take confidence from the Senior Trophy tie, although both clubs had weakened sides."
Joe Smith is back in the Tigers' squad after serving a three-match ban.
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Male monkeys who wash with their own urine 'are sexually attractive'By ANI
Friday, February 25, 2011
LONDON - A study has discovered that an odd habit amongst Capuchin monkeys, who urinate onto their hands then rub their urine over their bodies into their fur, do it to attract females.
It so happens that the brains of female tufted capuchins become more active when they smell the urine of sexually mature adult males, the study found.
Earlier theories suggested that they do it to maintain body temperature or allow other monkeys to better identify an individual by smell.
"But one study reported that when being solicited by a female, adult males increased their rate of urine-washing," the BBC quoted primatologist Dr Kimberley Phillips at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas, US, as saying.
"Since female capuchins [when they are most fertile] actively solicit males, we reasoned that urine washing by males might provide chemical information to the females about their sexual or social status," she added.
To confirm her theory, Phillips analysed MRI scans of female monkeys; the scans revealed that their brains became significantly more active when they sniffed the scent of urine produced by adult males compared to that from juveniles.
"Female capuchin monkey brains react differently to the urine of adult males than to urine of juvenile males," said Phillips.
"We suggest that this is used as a form of communication to convey social and or sexual status."
The findings are published in the American Journal of Primatology. (ANI)
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