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This is a collection guide. It is a description of archival material held in the Special Collections Division,
J.Y. Joyner Library, East Carolina University. The materials described here are physically available in our
reading room. None of the original documents in this collection are digitally available online at this time.
Papers (1864-1865) consisting of correspondence, issues of food and clothing, photocopies, battles. 9 items. Recd. 10/21/1971 12/16/1971
Sketch (1860s) including photocopy of reminiscence of Civil War service, organizations.
Diary (1862) consisting of photocopies, typescript, general store account record.
Papers (1861-1907) including memoir, copy, rations.
Papers (1863-1961) including correspondence; diary; family histories; recollection; description of prisoners playing games, making furniture, jewelry, beer; reading newspaper, letters, etc.
Letters and letter fragments (1862 - 1865) of George H. Brown family, written primarily from Washington, Greenville, Tarboro and the surrounding area.
Papers include photocopies of transcriptions of correspondence (1863-1864) written by Josiah Robert Peele Ellis of Wilson Co., North Carolina, to his wife Elizabeth Grimes Ellis while he was serving in Company C of the 43rd N.C. Infantry Regiment during the Civil War. The letters were transcribed in 1977 by Hugh Buckner Johnston who also provided supplementary information. Also included are genealogy records for the Ellis and Hill famil...
Memoir [1855-1867] of the author's childhood in Atlanta, GA, including Civil War and postwar references.
Papers (1854-1865) of Robert C. Caldwell, a private soldier from Cabarrus County, NC, who served in Company C., 10th Battalion, North Carolina Heavy Artillery during the Civil War.
Collection  including correspondence, photocopies of genealogical notes, deeds, Bible records, a newspaper clipping, booklet pertaining to Cutchin family history.
Diary (1 January - 25 March 1865) of a sergeant in Company C, 110th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, 6th Corps during the Petersburg - Appomattox, VA campaign.
Papers (1863-1970, undated) including typewritten transcripts, correspondence, newspaper and periodical articles and miscellany.
Diary (1864-1865) consisting of one volume diary in chronological order,15 unnumbered pages not in chronological order; and 8 pages listing the men from Ringgold, Pennsylvania who served in Union Army during the Civil War.
Collection (1863-1865) related to the American Civil War and Andrew Giddings of Company E, 3rd North Carolina infantry. Includes Oath of Allegiance to the United States signed by Andrew Giddings on November 6, 1865 [Following the American Civil War, Confederate officials, veterans and prisoners of war were obliged to sign an "oath of allegiance" to regain their civil rights under the U. S. Constitution.]. The collection also includes a ...
Papers (1862-1865) consisting of diaries of activities of camping, horses, etc.


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Founder & CEO
Mike is the founder of Keystone National Properties. He began his career in the finance industry more than twenty-five years ago. In 2003, Mike formed his own diversified financial company, which he successfully exited. After the downturn in 2008, he became involved in the real estate space, initially focusing heavily on 1031 exchanges. He is also the co-founder of Bundlefi, a financial technology start-up where he serves as Vice-Chairman and COO. Mike speaks at large and small events, including nationally recognized family office and other business conferences. He has shared the stage with world-renowned business leaders, including Tony Robbins. Mike is the 1031 expert contributor for the New York Real Estate Journal and has been featured in the Real Deal.
David is the General Counsel of Keystone National Properties. Prior to joining Keystone, David was with Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors, L.P., a leading alternative investments and private equity firm with over $30BB AUM. For 24 years, he served as General Counsel and Secretary for the firm and their publicly traded funds. He was also the President of the firm’s broker dealer. Prior to joining Kayne Anderson in 1997, David was in the private practice of corporate and securities law, most recently as corporate counsel to Hughes Hubbard & Reed, LLP. David earned a B.A. in Economics from Brandeis University and a J.D. from the Boston University School of Law in 1985, where he served as a member of the Boston University Law Review. He has been a member of the California Bar Association since 1985. He also currently serves on numerous boards, including a chairman position.
Oscar is responsible for the planning, implementation, and managing of the firm’s finance activities, including business planning, budgeting, forecasting and negotiations. Oscar's prior career experience includes roles with real estate development companies focused on the office, industrial, and retail sectors - including Trammell Crow Companies and Hopkins Real Estate Group. Over the course of his career, he has participated in the acquisition, management, and disposition of more than $500B in real estate deals. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the DeVry Institute of Technology.
Director of Operations
Kris runs the operations department for Keystone. He brings over 25 years of experience in the finance industry. Over the course of his career, he has held positions in various departments from recruiting to supervision, risk management, and most recently operations. Most of the time has been spent managing staff and the respective departments. Kris is an integral part of the current management team. He is a lifelong athlete and avid soccer player. He has combined this passion with giving back to his local community by coaching local soccer teams for more than 15 years.
Director of Marketing & Broker-Dealer Relations
In her role, Heidi is responsible for the planning, development, and execution of KNPRE’s marketing, communications, and advertising initiatives in support of the company’s capital raise goals. In addition, she will develop and maintain new or existing broker-dealer relationships as the firm expands its offerings to include 1031 exchange products. Her prior career experience includes building and leading marketing teams within the independent broker-dealer and RIA space and for a managing broker-dealer, where her team successfully supported the firm’s multi-billion-dollar capital raising efforts. Heidi earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in mass communications with a concentration in public relations and advertising from St. Ambrose University, in Davenport, Iowa and her master’s in business administration from the Keller Graduate School of Management in Atlanta. She is an active member of ADISA's Conference Planning Committee and the American Marketing Association's Atlanta Chapter.
Kathleen J. Tepley
Director of Business Development
Kathleen J. Tepley leads the Business Development Team. Prior to joining she managed an international business development practice. Hosting and producing multiple public and invitation-only private events for the global private capital community. Kathleen’s business partners appreciate her for her personal warmth, her tireless dedication to their success, and her sterling reputation within the industry – but most importantly, they appreciate her for ability to convert genuine, empathic connections into sustainable, mutually beneficial personal and professional success stories. She has a long history in charitable giving and volunteer positions. Kathleen is an active advisory member and participants within the Family Office Association (FOA) and Family Office Global Community (FOGC) organizations.
Director of Development
Nora joined Keystone National Properties in 2020 as a Director of Development. Prior to joining KNPRE, she was Director of Investor Relations at HAS Capital, a private real estate firm specializing in Manufactured Housing. Nora has held senior-level sales, marketing, strategy, and client relationship positions at Northern Trust Asset Management, Lombardia Capital Partners, and Goldman Sachs. She earned an MBA in Finance from the University of Chicago and a bachelor's degree in marketing from Bradley University in Peoria, Ill.
Director of Development
Allen joined Keystone National Properties in 2020 as a Director of Development. Prior to joining KNPRE, Allen was a retained executive recruiter working across industries including digital media, technology, healthcare, and non-profits. He is the Founder of NxtGen Nexus, the definitive online global community that supports family legacy, 360° Wealth Succession, and local impact for NxtGen and their families through Education and Connectivity. He was also the Founder of JitterFingers. Allen is a member of the Writer’s Guild of American and a graduate of Indiana University.
Allison is integral in facilitating KNPRE’s organizational productivity. Her experience in business administration and legal assistance, has garnered her a proven track record in supporting the productivity and performance of high-achieving attorneys and executive-level staff in fast-paced corporate environments. Prior to joining KNPRE, Allison was paralegal to a real-estate and business development law firm. She sharpened her skills catering to a high-profile client base including businesses of all sizes, from small entrepreneurial partnerships to large publicly traded companies with thousands of stockholders. She also held positions as executive assistant at the public company Gala Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Allison earned an associates in science degree in paralegal studies from San Diego Miramar College.
Steven (Steve) Buffone
Steve is a Senior Advisor to Keystone National Properties. He is a corporate transactional lawyer who was an associate and partner at the Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP law firm from 1984 to 2017. His practice at Gibson Dunn focused on mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance and securities, restructurings and bankruptcies and general corporate counseling for a wide variety of clients. He was active in Firm management, serving on the Firm’s Executive Committee and as Co-Partner in Charge of Gibson Dunn’s New York office. When he left Gibson Dunn, Steve founded Kenilworth Advisors, LLC, which specializes in legal and business consulting services and venture capital investments. Steve graduated with honors from the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service and the Cornell and Stanford Law Schools. He is a member of the New York Bar, the Council on Foreign Relations and a member of the Board of Directors of three private companies, one public company and four not-for-profits.
Amanda is Senior Advisor to Keystone National Properties helping with marketing, strategy, and operations. She has worked in a wide range of roles for multi-billion valued retail, brand, and non-profit companies focusing on finance, strategic planning, business development, and new business ventures. Amanda also co-founded three companies. Prior to founding these businesses, Amanda was with Advent International, a private equity fund, in the buyout and venture capital groups focusing primarily on the technology sector. Prior to Advent, Amanda was in investment banking and audit roles. She earned a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School of Business with a concentration in accounting and management.
Frank Clark is an Advisor to Keystone National Properties helping with business development. He is a visionary leader and multiple entrepreneur with proven business and financial skills and demonstrated senior management expertise in a variety of companies and industries throughout his career. Frank has more than three decades of experience in finance, marketing, senior management, high stakes negotiations, project management, building teams, commercial real estate development, investments, technology, startups, and business development. He is the original co-founder of CytoSorbents, Inc (NASD: CTSO). Frank also worked as a financial advisor and wealth manager for seven years and was previously a financial analyst in quantitative equity research for Merrill Lynch, Drexel Burnham and Templeton. He earned an master's degree in real estate development and investment from New York University and a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Fordham University, Bronx, N.Y.
Don Deans was a Tax Consultant and Strategist who supported individual and corporate clients as a CPA for more than 40 years and as a registered representative for more than 20 years. Don earned a BSIR and MBA from the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. He began his career at Haskins & Sells in 1974 and was a partner at Deloitte Haskins & Sells from 1985-1990. In 1996, Don joined the financial services sector. Don was a nationally recognized speaker, published author, and thought leader in the accounting and finance communities. His guidance was sought out by the Journal of Accountancy, Hartford Business Journal, and statewide CPA magazines in Connecticut, Georgia and North Carolina. Don was a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), NC Association of CPAs (NCACPA), New York State Society of CPAs (NYSSCPA), California Society of CPAs (CalCPA), and the Georgia Society of CPAs (GSCPA).

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This Comanche has had
several identities and many owners since it first came on the Australian
as VH-BIL in October 1962. A 1958 model it was imported
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the US where
it had been registered N5538P. In August 1963 it
was re-registered VH-BIE.
(requiring the minimum of paint) and then became VH-GGL in August of
1963. Danny Tanner's
photo above at Essendon was taken a decade after that in October
1973. In Danny's shot below,
Parafield in April 1978, it was carrying the titling 'Cristy Air
Charter'. Damaged at Morwell in
June 1974 it was restored in
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- Do most criminals come from broken homes?
- How does poor parenting contribute to crime?
- Is crime a symptom of a dysfunctional society?
- Does crime run in the family?
- What are the main reasons for crime?
- Is criminal behavior genetic?
- What country has the highest rate of single mothers?
- What age group is most likely to commit a crime?
- How does family affect crime?
- What bad parenting can lead to?
- What part of the brain controls criminal behavior?
- Can you tell if a kid will grow up to be a criminal?
- What are the three types of crimes?
- Can a person be born a criminal?
- How do genetics affect behavior?
Do most criminals come from broken homes?
A Lehigh University psychology professor says that psychological, physiological and socioeconomic factors contribute most to crime in society.
Bell said 70 percent of inmates come from broken homes.
How does poor parenting contribute to crime?
In general, supportive parenting behaviors are negatively linked to delinquency, indicating that high levels of support and warmth are associated with low levels of delinquency and that low levels of support or even rejection are linked to high levels of delinquency (e.g., Barnes and Farrell 1992; Juang and Silbereisen …
Is crime a symptom of a dysfunctional society?
A person may have criminal tendencies because of a dysfunctional society that they live in but committing a crime is still a choice that is made the individual. … For example, gang members in the inner city may commit crime because that is the norm.
Does crime run in the family?
Crime really does run in the family, according to the findings of a 35-year-long study. Researchers at Cambridge University’s Institute of Criminology found that if children had a convicted parent by the time they were 10 that was the “best predictor” of them becoming criminal and anti- social themselves.
What are the main reasons for crime?
The causes of crime are complex. Poverty, parental neglect, low self-esteem, alcohol and drug abuse can be connected to why people break the law. Some are at greater risk of becoming offenders because of the circumstances into which they are born.
Is criminal behavior genetic?
Moreover, genetic factors are likely to be as- sociated with other behavioral characteristics that are correlated with criminal behavior, such as impulsivity and sensation-seeking be- haviors. Genes alone do not cause individuals to be- come criminal.
What country has the highest rate of single mothers?
the U.S.A new Pew Research Center study of 130 countries and territories shows that the U.S. has the world’s highest rate of children living in single-parent households.
What age group is most likely to commit a crime?
Persons age 18 to 21 were the most likely to experience a serious violent crime, and blacks in that age group were the most vulnerable: 72 victimizations per 1,000 blacks, 50 victimizations per 1,000 Hispanics, and 46 victimizations per 1,000 whites.
How does family affect crime?
States with a lower percentage of single-parent families, on average, will have lower rates of juvenile crime. State-by-state analysis indicates that, in general, a 10 percent increase in the number of children living in single-parent homes (including divorces) accompanies a 17 percent increase in juvenile crime.
What bad parenting can lead to?
Harsh parenting, which includes verbal or physical threats, frequent yelling, and hitting, along with immediate negative consequences for a specific behavior, can lead to children having emotional and behavioral issues, such as aggressiveness and following directions at school, according to a 2014 study .
What part of the brain controls criminal behavior?
amygdalaThe amygdala — a part of the brain involved in fear, aggression and social interactions — is implicated in crime.
Can you tell if a kid will grow up to be a criminal?
The research aimed to determine whether it’s possible to determine at an early age if a child will grow up to be a criminal. … After looking at more than 6,000 13-year-old boys, researchers found that the child who chose instant gratification had “a significantly higher risk of criminal involvement later in life.”
What are the three types of crimes?
Criminologists commonly group crimes into several major categories: (1) violent crime; (2) property crime; (3) white-collar crime; (4) organized crime; and (5) consensual or victimless crime.
Can a person be born a criminal?
The idea is still controversial, but increasingly, to the old question ”Are criminals born or made? ” the answer seems to be: both. The causes of crime lie in a combination of predisposing biological traits channeled by social circumstance into criminal behavior.
How do genetics affect behavior?
Genes, via their influences on morphology and physiology, create a framework within which the environment acts to shape the behavior of an individual animal. The environment can affect morphological and physiological development; in turn behavior develops as a result of that animal’s shape and internal workings.

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In the Turkish media environment, materials appeared about where exactly the country's military command decided to send the S-400 "Triumph" air defense systems received from Russia earlier. Recall that Turkey to this day is under pressure from the United States, which is trying to dissuade Ankara from deploying the already acquired S-400 air defense systems and from new purchases of such complexes from Russia.
In the Turkish blogosphere, footage has appeared on which you can see the transfer of military equipment. The technique was captured, as stated, in the city of Samsun. It is a 600 thousandth city located on the Black Sea coast.
In the materials of Turkish journalists it is reported that the transfer of the S-400 air defense system in the Black Sea region is due to the fact that military exercises have begun in these territories. During these exercises, the Turkish Armed Forces plan to use various types of aviationincluding the unmanned one. Military maneuvers involving air defense systems will continue in northern Turkey until October 16.
Footage appears to be showing that Turkey has moved S-400s to Black Sea city of Samsun- Ragıp Soylu (@ragipsoylu) October 6, 2020
A NOTAM was released that closes the airspace for 10 days due to air defense system / drone exercises in Sinop, which might be the final destination via @kamerkncpic.twitter.com/vz1xtoP7vc
Comments from Turkish journalists on Twitter:
For reference: CAATSA is an American sanctions package, which provides restrictions for a country that has contacts with Russia in the military-technical sphere.


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Therefore, against the law could be fully commited even with no precise meeting taking place and without the youngster staying linked to the Conference (for instance, if a police officer has taken around the Speak to and pretends to generally be that kid). In R v T (2005) EWCA Crim 2681, the appellant, aged 43, experienced pretended to befriend a 9-12 months-outdated girl, but experienced done little along with her in advance of she grew to become suspicious and described his methods.
In Canada, Legal Code portion 172.1 makes it an offence to talk to a baby by a computer process for the purpose of committing a sexual offence (termed "luring a toddler"). Costa Rica
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Endicott Interconnect Technologies files for Bankruptcy
7/10/2013 (Updated 7:12:50 PM)Endicott Interconnect Technologies, a company started with the promise to save thousands of jobs for IBM'ers, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
A Northern District Court judge on Wednesday issued an interim motion requiring E.I.T to continue paying its employees healthcare, and other employee benefits.
E.I.T's problems were revealed back in March when Canal Air sued E.I.T over the lease of its corporate jet.
Then C.E.O James McNamara, who has since resigned, said the suit could force E.I.T into bankruptcy.
He also shed light on the fact that the company had shrunk to just 600 employees, down from a reported 1100 in November.
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Fox says trying to preserve the language is like trying to nail down water — it is always evolving.
"It has never been this pure linguistic variety," she said. "It is constantly in flux."
The area has changed, too, with long-term residents voicing the common big-city complaints about atomization and anonymity.
"I can walk down this road — I've lived here 60 years — and I wouldn't know anyone," said John Proud, a lifelong East Ender. "It's the way of the world."
EAST END ENDURANCE
But don't count the Cockneys out just yet. This is a community that's proud of its resilience. East Enders, after all, withstood the bulk of wartime bombing and personify Britain's "Blitz Spirit."
"We're pretty robust," said Vicky Groves, the 32-year-old Pearly Queen of Bow, an east London neighborhood. "Keep your chin up, keep on, muddle through."
And the ever-evolving Cockney language endures. A curry used to be widely known as a "ruby," short for Ruby Murray, a 1950s singer. The dish now has started to be known as an "Andy," after the tennis player.
A TV ad for potato chips bills it as the perfect snack "for when you're Hank Marvin" — or starvin'.
"I'm very proud to be a Cockney," said Groves, who has married into a family that boasts four generations of Pearly Kings and Queens. "It's where I'm from. It's who I am."
She hopes to share that culture with the world during the Summer Games.
"All eyes are on London," she said. "I think it's great to be able to say, we've got traditions that go back hundreds of years."
Jill Lawless can be reached at http://Twitter.com/JillLawless
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Who is Beyonce?
You hear her sing and you’d think she’s not of the world. Her angelic voice and outside of competition stage functionality is unmatchable. Her title is Beyonc Giselle Knowles-Carter better known together with her point name: Beyonc. She’s an American singer, songwriter, actress and model known for her ferocious nature and rich lyrics. At 34 decades, Beyonce is possibly the most prosperous actress on earth. Aside from the strong, inspirational and inspirational lyrics she writes, the singer is also famous for both inspirational and inspirational quotes. In this informative article, we’ll sample the main quotes she’s written. What are these tattoos and what exactly do they signify? Figure out beneath
In the span of her career, the singer and version has had numerous opportunities to deal with her viewers. In a number of the events, she’s given speeches filled with her private quotes. A few of those quotes have aided other upcoming artistes to locate their own route to success at the crowded amusement market. Other quotations only tell of her nature and belief. Listed below are a few of the recorded quotations by Beyonce Knowles: “I really thank God I discovered that the GOOD from the term goodbye”. This quotation is meant for people trying hard to let something go. ” The quote is exactly what you may tell your love once the relationship turns out to flourish. “I’m learning how to drown out the constant sound that’s such an inseparable part of the life. I don’t need to prove anything to anybody, I just have to follow my heart and focus on what I wish to convey to the entire world. My entire world runs. Girls. ” This quotation tells the world about the ability of a girl-child. It’s her view that the world will be nothing without women. “Make certain you’ve got your life prior to getting someone’s spouse. ” That is an excerpt of what she’s said to Oprah Winfrey on a meeting. It had been designed for girls wanting to go into a marriage relationship. “Having a great deal of success stems a great deal of negativity. ” This quotation she stated after many people began talking sick of her. It intends to prepare coming artistes or other individuals to be prepared for criticism which accompanies success. “Everybody says you can just fall in love, but this isn’t accurate because each time that I see you I fall in love with you around again. ” This quotation followed her song Crazy in Love also it may too assist couples spice up the love in their own relationships. What’s it? It might be a sweet fantasy or a gorgeous nightmare? ” That is possibly my favorite. There are scores and scores of different quotations by Beyoncbut these would be the most inspiring, interesting and significant.
— BEYONCÉ (@Beyonce) June 30, 2017
Beyonce usually strikes her tattoos once every so often and they’re constantly loaded with advice. The majority of her tattoos are often temporary, which she constantly wears to communicate a message for her viewers. One of the many tattoos were Don’Can You Love Me? “Thorough depiction of beehive’ (Bee hive) that I’m a grown lady; I could do anything I please.Silhouette picture of her acting on stageWho desires that ideal love story anyhow, anyhow? Many of the other temporary tattoos which Beyonce had been around her and her songs. Her lovers also locate your portrait amazing and also have a tattoo of her in their bodies. It’s not possible to understand but she is needing permanent tattoos or tattoo somewhere inside her body that she’s never disclosed.

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Don Williams, known for his soothing baritone voice that made me a country music legend, has passed away at the age of 78.
He died on Friday 8th September after a brief illness.
Don Williams was a Hall of Famer whose career started in 1964 as part of the group Pozo Seco Singers. After the group disbanded five years later, he went solo and released his first single in 1972. He would go on to release world renown songs like You’re My Best Friend, Till the Rivers All Run Dry, Some Broken Hearts Never Mend among several others.
He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2010 and has more than 40 albums to his credit.
He’s survived by Joy, his wife of 57 years, two sons and four grandchildren.
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14 Dec Email Attacks Likely the Top Threat in 2019
In a press briefing last December 6 at the Makati Shangri-La, cybersecurity firm Palo Alto Networks said that email attacks may likely be the top cyber threat in 2019.
Oscar Visaya, country manager of Palo Alto, explained that a lot of attacks nowadays are coming from emails that could potentially lead the recipient to a phishing site. Most of it starts in the business email which displays a phishing site masquerading as a legitimate one. The phishing site will then collect the user’s valid credentials which the hacker can use to steal money or private information.
Visaya said that they are constantly advising both the public and private sector to always be highly critical of the emails they receive.
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The Urban Room: Threshold Placemaking at Te Wai te Whau
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This design thesis project, The Urban Room, is sited alongside Te Wai te Whau (Te Whau Awa/river) on the corner of Delta Avenue and Stock Street in New Lynn, a suburb of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. The research investigates local and industrial history of the maritime suburb, as well as its history as a threshold to move between places. As part of the Muddy Urbanism Lab, the project also draws on relationships between architecture and wai (water) by asking, “How can a public urban interior activate Te Whau Pathway?”. This is accomplished by bringing a complex, programmatic cross over between urbanism and interior architecture. The Urban Room design thesis develops ideas of the interior and exterior and also engages with the question, “What is a public urban interior?”. In other words, the thesis challenges the blurred line between interiority and exteriority, where laneways become corridors, living rooms spill into streets, and the scent of the kitchen creates an energetic atmosphere. Through the research, the term threshold placemaking is identified as a technique that develops the design proposition. Analysing psychological, programmatic, and atmospheric conditions of the interior the project proposes the possibility of an interior that is integrated with other realms. The proposal is for a versatile, programmatic Urban Room made through the mixing of private inhabitation, a ceramics studio and art gallery, a canteen, co-working office spaces, and the unfolding of a weekly flea and produce market. Finally, through the strategy of designing from the inside out, the Urban Room concludes that a public urban interior is not reliant on the boundaries of architectural form, instead it can be integrated with its surrounding landscape–both natural and urban–due to our perceived conditions of interiority.


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Secondary torsion of the greater omentum: Report of a case with an interesting characteristic plain abdominal X-ray
C Papanicolaou, K Biba, G Anthimidis, K Syrianos, V Lagopoulos, G Hatzitheoharis
acute abdomen, inguinal hernia, omental torsion, omental volvulus
C Papanicolaou, K Biba, G Anthimidis, K Syrianos, V Lagopoulos, G Hatzitheoharis. Secondary torsion of the greater omentum: Report of a case with an interesting characteristic plain abdominal X-ray. The Internet Journal of Surgery. 2007 Volume 16 Number 1.
A rare case of a secondary torsion of the greater omentum is presented. Diagnosis was established during an emergency operation for a strangulated, right-sided, congenital inguinal hernia, containing a not viable omental part. Resection of the strangulated omentum and hernia repair was performed and because of the suspicious looking of the proximal omentum, an additional median laparotomy was decided for abdominal exploration. The rest of the greater omentum in the abdominal cavity had necrotising damages with thrombosed vessels due to a fourfold torsion just below the transverse colon. The compromised portion was ligated and resected. The outcome of the patient was uneventful. The case is presented because of its rarity and the interesting plain abdominal X-ray film, at which a characteristic kinking of the transverse colon is noted.
Torsion of the greater omentum is a rare acute condition in which the omentum twists on its long axis to such an extent that its viability is compromised. It is classified as primary or secondary 1,2 . There is no specific aetiology to justify the primary cases and the torsion is usually associated with a single pedicle (unipolar). The secondary cases are usually the outcome of a trapped omental segment in postoperative scarring or wounds (adhesion) or a hernia sac and the torsion presents between two fixed areas (bipolar) 2,3,4,5,6,7 . The entrapment and secondary torsion of the omentum in a hernia sac is not an uncommon surgical finding.
A 36-year-old man was admitted with a two-day history of strangulated right inguinal hernia with significant resistance in abdominal palpation. History of the patient revealed that the hernia was known and reducible since childhood. The onset of symptoms was initially overlooked by the patient as he thought he could seize them with rest and routine proper manipulations. He sought medical attention because the symptoms persisted and were getting worse.
Apart from a moderate leukocytosis, the rest of the results were relatively normal. The chest X-ray was normal and the plain abdominal film showed air- bowel loop congestion and a significant curvature at the middle of the transverse colon that attracted no attention at that time (Fig.1).
Figure 1: Conventional abdominal radiograph and schematic presentation: Remarkable kinking of the transverse colon due to omental torsion.
A more detailed history informed that the patient suffered from non-typical abdominal pain episodes during the last six months, which were attributed to a possible peptic ulcer and he was prescribed gastro-protective agents blindly, but with no significant improvement. Proper investigation of these symptoms showed no such pathology.
The patient was operated and a strangulated inguinal hernia extending to the scrotum was found, containing part of the greater omentum which was resected because it was not viable. The hernia was repaired with usual technique. During the procedure it was noted that the necrotizing signs of the omental part were expanding in the abdominal cavity. Further exploration of the abdominal cavity was decided through an additional lower midline incision. The greater omentum was retracted through the incision and necrotizing areas and vessel thrombosis were obvious. The whole omentum was twisted four times (4 rotations) at the level just below the transverse colon (Fig.2). The excision was easy after ligation. Exploration of the abdomen was negative for any other pathology. The patient recovered well, had no complications and left the hospital on the 7 th postoperative day.
Torsion of the greater omentum is a rare condition classified as primary or secondary. The former (unipolar) has no obvious cause. It could be due to a previous abdominal inflammation, anatomical alterations of internal organs or a disturbed bowel movement. The secondary torsion has always a specific underlying pathology such as adhesions between the omentum and the abdominal wall, entrapment in a hernia sac or an omental mass. It appears twisted between two pedicles (bipolar) 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 . The first published report that registers omental torsion as a clinical entity is attributed to Pierre de Marchette in 1851 4 . Until 1899, all the reports described cases of secondary torsion. Primary torsion was first announced by Eitel in 1899 1 . Scepi et al. report 41 primary cases in a total 121 cases of omental torsion 4 .
In children, primary omental torsion is a rare cause of acute abdominal pain that is very often misdiagnosed as appendicitis 1,2 . Because of the rarity of the disease, there are no statistical results concerning the frequency of each situation 1,2,3 .
Secondary cases involve torsion of the omentum in an inguinal or umbilical hernia sac and are a rather common surgical finding. Other causes are acute or chronic intra-abdominal inflammatory situations (usually appendicitis) and tumors or cysts of the omentum 2,4 . The omentum is usually twisted from the right to the left and if possible it presents as a long, thick mass of variable size on palpation 1,2 . An abdominal mass may be palpated in about half of the patients 1 .
Our patient did not allow abdominal clinical examination due to his remarkable abdominal resistance and intense clinical manifestations of his strangulated hernia. The rotation of the contorted omentum was from right to the left (Fig.1). In Figure 2 the left side of the greater omentum presents with an abnormal edge which is the line of ligation and excision during the hernia repair.
Accurate preoperative diagnosis is possible in 0.6-4.8% of cases 1 and the situation can be characterized as a diagnostic enigma. In primary torsion, pain is usually located in the right abdomen. For this reason, a great number of cases are initially misdiagnosed as appendicitis, acute cholecystitis, peptic ulcer or abdominal tumor of any kind, or twisted ovarian cyst 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 . Palpation of a right-sided abdominal mass has very often been mistaken for a phlegmonous appendicitis walled off by omentum. Sometimes, the symptoms mimic those of an incomplete bowel obstruction, acute or chronic. Definite diagnosis can be established by laparotomy or even better by laparoscopy 1,7,11 . Torsion of the omentum should be suspected in all cases of acute abdominal pain with no specific findings. Additionally, in all cases of omental entrapment, e.g. in a strangulated hernia, the omentum should be examined for pathological signs due to possible co-existing secondary torsion.
As opposed to ultrasonographic investigation, imaging techniques such as computed tomography scan (CTS) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are of great value, since specific findings are reported. They are: 1) a whirling mass of fatty and fibrous tissue around a vascular pedicle 2) a spiral fat pattern, 3) a fatty mass with a whirling pattern 4) a circumscribed fatty mass with hyper-attenuated streaks and 5) a concentric distribution of fibrous folds 12,13,14,15 .
The main complications of an untreated situation are omental necrosis because of hemorrhagic infarction, peritonitis or bowel obstruction 1,2 . Spontaneous derotation may be possible and may explain omental adhesions found during laparotomy that have no clear cause 1 .
The surgical treatment is rather simple. Ligation of the twisted pedicle and resection of the compromised portion is the procedure of choice even laparoscopically 11 . Meinzer et al. treated 3 out of 165 cases of torsion with simple rotation of the twisted omentum to the opposite direction, correcting its initial torsion by a simple maneuver 3 . In children, in cases of a negative laparotomy for appendicitis or Meckel's diverticulitis, omental torsion should be suspected, especially if blood-stained peritoneal fluid is found 6,7,8,9,10 .
In our case, we could assume a primary torsion of the greater omentum that was finally diagnosed when pushed and strangulated in a hernia sac. This thought was supported by literature 1,2,3,4,5 and the history of our patient. On the contrary, the torsion of the lesser omentum is rather unusual. In the literature, there are very few reports of lesser omental torsion and they refer to cases of a freely moving omental part (anatomical variation) 16 .
The interpretation of the diagnostic imaging (plain abdominal x-ray) in our patient could be considered specific of omental torsion, as the curvature of the transverse colon is remarkable. We found no similar imaging descriptions in our literature search. We suppose that the precipitating factor to obtain such a film is an air-congested transverse colon, possibly because of reduced bowel movement after a long-duration status of pain.
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In Portugal, we go to the beach but we can also ski!
When we think of Portugal, we immediately think of the sunniest country in Europe, with its dry and hot summers and the splendid beaches of the Algarve. We also sometimes think of its mild winters, its gastronomy, its historical monuments and the magnificent cities of Porto and Lisbon.
But in the center and north of the country there are also beautiful mountainous landscapes, among them the Natural Park of the "Serra da Estrela" which is part of the great Iberian mountain range and has the highest point in mainland Portugal at almost 2,000m above sea level.
★ And, at an altitude of 2.000m, you can ski...
In the center of the Serra da Estrela Natural Park, 3.5 hours from Lisbon and 2.5 hours from Oporto, lies the small village of Loriga, where the lowest temperatures in Portugal are recorded, with minimums that can sometimes reach -20°C in winter. It is near this village that the first ski slopes were built in the 50s.
Obviously, there is no tradition of skiing in Portugal and there are many ironic comments such as: "You can only get there by car when there is no snow and if there is snow to ski, you can't get there by car".
Nevertheless, today, it is a small ski area, ideal for the initiation to skiing or snowboarding which is offered to children, beginners and even confirmed skiers.
★ Access to the Portuguese ski slopes.
The station is located in the center of the Serra da Estrela Natural Park, 3H1/2 from Lisbon and 2H1/2 from Porto. The best way to get there is by car if the road accesses allow it. There are not many snow clearing machines, so it is recommended to consult the resort before traveling and to equip yourself with snow chains.
The station usually opens between November and December and closes around Easter. Of course, the opening depends on snowfall and weather conditions, but the production of artificial snow ensures 120 to 150 days of snowfall per year.
The resort opens its doors at 9am, the ski lifts close at 4.30pm and rented equipment can be returned until 5pm.
★ The ski resort.
Of course, there are not many tracks and the low gradient does not allow the development of beautiful black tracks. The area is therefore well suited to children and beginners, but experienced skiers will also find a nice playground.
- Altitude from 1850 to 2000 meters, 150m elevation gain
- 8 km of trails, the longest of which is 1 km long.
- 9 marked trails: 2 green 2 blue 4 red and 1 black
- 10 natural tracks: 2 blue and 8 red
- 1 snowpark
- 1 chairlift, 2 teleski and 1 rug
- 1 mountain restaurant on site
- 10 hotels in the immediate vicinity
On the other hand, the installations are recent, the production of artificial snow is efficient and the modern ski pass identification system avoids waiting at the lifts.
★ A Portuguese style ski resort...
In this ski resort you will find all the Portuguese characteristics: the prices are moderate, the service is always efficient and attentive and the food is very good.
It is possible to rent equipment for all ages: skis, snowboards, boots, helmets are always available even for the youngest. The staff advises each person, is attentive to the adjustment of the equipment and is available
The little ones, from the age of 3, can learn to ski at the Snowpark where there is always a friendly employee to help at the entrance and another one at the exit and if they need to stop the rug, they don't hesitate to do so.
If you or your children can't ski, there are ski lessons at the resort for various age groups. Reservations can be made at the ticket office on the same day.
★ And during the summer ?
In summer, from July 15 to September 10, the station opens at 10 am and closes at 6 pm. The chairlift operates in a different way and allows you to enjoy the beautiful landscapes of the Serra da Estrela. It is also equipped to carry bicycles and enjoy, in a sporty way, the steep descents that the resort has to offer.
The nature park is also famous for hiking, horseback riding and cycling with 375 kilometers of marked trails with different levels of difficulty.
Finally, in central Portugal, we eat very well. For us Portuguese, the "Serra da Estrela" is synonymous with Queijo da Serra, good hams and meats and excellent bread.
The cheese (Queijo) of the Serra da Estrela is famous all over Portugal, but it is obviously the best cheese to be found there. It is a soft sheep's milk cheese with a washed rind and a protected designation of origin.
It can be eaten during the autumn and winter months, when it is called Amanteigado (like butter) flowing, smooth and soft, often wrapped in a cloth. It can also be eaten all year round in this case, it is said to be Curado (matured), with a harder crust and dough, crumbly, and with a stronger flavor and smell.

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There was a story from one of the Gulf Wars about a reporter asking Western troops why they thought they were there. A US soldier said something like “Ah’m here to serve mah country ma’am.” A British soldier said “Wool, itsa oil, innit?”
As yet another Western intervention/invasion in the Middle East gathers pace, why is the commentariat apparently oblivious to the role of oil? Oil has driven a century of meddling by Western countries, meddling that has fed generations of resentment and radicalisation, and you can be sure oil is behind the current interest of the US in Islamic State.
One can write of the decline of the USA, and that has already been noted many times. One can write of the collapse of the USA, and that arguably is in process. But neither characterisation would capture what is now happening to the USA.
The USA is being destroyed before our eyes. The nation with the greatest military defences in history, by far, is being taken over and sacked. Like Singapore in World War II, it’s guns are pointing in the wrong direction. This time the destructive horde is not Japanese soldiers rattling overland on bicycle rims, it is people who claim to be patriotic Americans.
The 10th anniversary of “9-11” will see a frenzy of commentary. Ten years ago I saw it as the beginning of an end game that will see the collapse of US power, and perhaps of the current version of global consumer capitalism. Recent political and financial events in the US suggest it is still very much on that track. This is from 15 October 2001.
The aftermath of the terrorist attacks on the U.S. is developing ominously, and in broad terms predictably. Violence is being met with violence. More innocent people are dead, on both sides, and more relatives are grieving. It seems likely that the U.S. counterattack on Afghanistan will be counterproductive, because for every bomb that drops another young moslem will join the holy war against the U.S.

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Choriocarcinoma is a highly malignant tumour emerging from the syncytiotrophoblast divided into gestational and non-gestational presentations. Primary choriocarcinoma of the mediastinum is rare. Metastases to the brain often occur; however, brainstem involvement has not been reported for non-gestational choriocarcinoma. We described a middle-aged man who developed a complete left oculomotor nerve paralysis secondary to a brainstem tumour at the midbrain. The workup for the primary source of the brainstem tumour included a chest CT scan, which revealed a mediastinal mass. A mediastinal mass needle biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of primary mediastinal choriocarcinoma. Despite aggressive chemotherapy, the patient died 6 months after the initial presentation from neurological complications and multiorgan failure.
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The haunting melody of this traditional Irish folk song is treated here in a lush and moving setting by Michael Sweeney. Even at this easy level, the instrumentation is varied and a wealth of musical elements are provided through creative harmonizations and carefully placed key changes. This is scored in a way that will make even small bands sound terrific.
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Sony and Microsoft are both devising programs that would see ads appear in PlayStation and Xbox games, according to a report.
According to sources speaking with BusinessInsider, Sony is currently testing with adtech partners to help developers insert ads in free-to-play games as a way for studios to monetize titles.
Currently, the ads are limited to in-menu, and Sony intends to put the plan into place by the end of 2022. The ads would eventually be inserted into PlayStation games, but they would appear as part of the game, similar to a digital billboard. The report goes on to state that players who watch ads could be rewarded with in-game items such as skins.
Microsoft's plan would see advertisers place ads inside free-to-play games as well. The firm is currently looking into various adtech companies and ad agencies to help with the process, said sources speaking with BusinessInsider.
The company seems adamant though that the ads be subtle and akin to dynamically rendered billboards so as not to impede gameplay. It also doesn't want customer data to be used by other companies.
Microsoft is looking for ads to go live by the third quarter.
Sony didn't issue a comment when BusinessInsider reached out, and Microsoft would not share its current plans.


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11,921 medics already sent to Hubei to aid epidemic control: NHC
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BEIJING, Feb. 9 (Xinhua) -- Chinese health authorities have dispatched a total of 11,921 medical personnels from across the country to Hubei Province to aid the fight against the novel coronavirus pneumonia, according to the National Health Commission (NHC) on Sunday.
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Dave Cross/Improving North County Santa Maria Times | Posted: Thursday, February 24, 2011 12:00 am
As concerns about the local economy continue, there are hopeful signs we have made it through the worst and we are finally on a slow path toward recovery.
Santa Maria is one of the very few cities in California that has consistently invested in economic development, and the region stands to benefit from its investment as the economy improves.
The city financially supports the Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Economic Development Commission. The Santa Maria Public Airport District has followed suit, providing financial support while working to position itself for a strong economic future.
The Chamber of Commerce provided a local stimulus effort with an aggressive “Thanks for shopping Santa Maria” campaign put into place to bolster fourth quarter sales in 2010. That critical time frame is make-or-break for many local retailers. It was well-received by local businesses and the community. While the sales figures are not yet available, it will hopefully have contributed to stemming the tide in a two-year downward trend in retail sales.
The Santa Maria Economic Development Commission works as a department of the chamber, and is marketing the region to prospective companies. It has also been aggressive in retention efforts and strengthening local industry and manufacturing.
The EDC sponsors a strong manufacturers association, and provides workshops, programs and resources to assist this important segment of our economy.
Santa Maria has a robust industrial element, which provides higher wages than retail and agriculture, and its stability is critical to our region.
Construction, which provides the highest wages, has been decimated, with a staggering 50-percent unemployment rate. This puts enormous pressure on local industry to remain solid, and this is where Santa Maria’s investment will pay off.
In contrast to the downward trend in construction, some manufacturers are doing well, and the success of these companies reveals where industry may be heading. Companies that repackage existing products, embrace technology, focus on improving health care and providing equipment for essential services are the strongest performers.
C&D Zodiac, at the airport, retrofits aircraft interiors and has benefitted from the fact that airlines and private owners would rather retrofit their existing fleet than purchase new aircraft. The company employs almost 450 workers and could be expanding their workforce in the future.
Fusion Call Centers is a Santa Maria-based customer-service center that has quietly become one of the area’s top employers, with over 500 workers. Riding the wave of online technology, Fusion provides real-time customer service to social network sites like Facebook, and for online gaming.
Hardy Diagnostics, another top local employer, provides medical supplies and products for laboratory research. The company is benefiting from a strong health care industry.
Other Santa Maria companies that have weathered the storm and are preparing to move ahead include the manufacturing of fire hoses, wire and cable, industrial couplers, baby care products, high tech communications equipment, agricultural packaging, directional drilling equipment and many other products.
Looking past the current economic situation and into the future, the city has set aside 900 acres in what is called Area 9 for industrial expansion, and the city has available State Water to accommodate growth.
The future business park at the airport will also play an important role by providing over 700 acres of additional industrial space.
Union Valley Parkway, which is under construction, will provide direct access from Highway 101 to the business park, which shows yet another way Santa Maria is positioning itself to attract companies that will provide the kinds of jobs we need for our area.
While the economy continues to struggle, Santa Maria is looking ahead and showing signs of benefiting from investing in economic development. The Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Economic Development Commission will continue their role in supporting local business and attracting companies to the area.
Dave Cross is vice chairman of Committee INC, and director of the Santa Maria Economic Development Commission.
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A Gude Cause Maks A Strong Erm – a forthcoming animation
A Gude Cause Maks A Strong Erm
A Gude Cause Maks A Strong Erm, the animated story of the Orcadian Woman’s Suffrage Society, is now all but complete. It will be available soon.
The story, which is largely forgotten and previously untold, was researched and written by Fiona Grahame of The Orkney News. Narration was provided by Kim Foden, with a moving musical score by James Watson.
Campaigning for women to have the right to vote took place from the latter half of the 19th Century, up to the start of the First World War. Orcadian suffragists were part of that activism.
The artist Stanley Cursiter was associated with the Orcadian Woman’s Suffrage Society. He designed their banner (of which sadly only a written description survives), and married Phyllis Hourston, a member of the society.
This artistic connection served as an inspiration for the animation. The intention was to make a moving painting. As such, all the art was hand painted in gouache on watercolour paper. It was then photographed, digitally collaged, and animated on a computer.
This animation project has been a joy to work on. Thanks especially to The Scottish Government Centenary Fund, without whom it would not have been possible.

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Urbance animated project is now on Kickstarter.
YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO
There are few things more glorious than a friend’s sketchbook.
applause for whoever is the genius behind the wheel
Me getting up in the morning like
Hittin’ the keyboard like
Friends comin’ online like
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BCFS Health and Human Services programs across Texas are pleased to be able to participate in the Comfort Food Care Program (CFCP), a statewide collaboration between the Governor’s Public Safety Office, the Texas Restaurant Association, and delivery company Favor.
CFCP is designed to provide meals for youth and families struggling with hunger due to COVID-19 and the unexpected strain it has put on families who are at home with their children sheltering in place. It is also an excellent way to support restaurants, many of which have taken an economic hit during the health crisis.
Participating restaurants will offer an array of packaged foods that donors can purchase on behalf of local families and youth in need. Each package is designed to contain enough food to feed a family of five to six people.
“It’s heartwarming to see the joint collaboration with the various participants,” said Celeste Garcia, Executive Director of BCFS Health and Human Services Community Services Division. “We are impressed by and grateful for the support we have seen from restaurants across the state, and from Governor Greg Abbott and Director Andrea Sparks. This is the kind of quick redistribution that can connect people in need with services that can ensure they don’t go hungry and that food doesn’t go to waste.”
Currently BCFS Health and Human Services is partnering with restaurants in Corpus Christi, Del Rio, Harlingen and San Antonio to deliver food to families in need. The locations and potential service population continue to increase as more who are able to help learn about the role they can play in the program.


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State: New South Wales
Duration: 62 days
Dates: 01-Jul-2015 - 31-Aug-2015
Requirements: We have a two story home with a pool. Our home is in a new estate five km north of Ballina. We require sitters who have experience with looking after a pool, are able to mow lawns and trim hedges. We have no pets.


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ALEXANDRIA, Va. (2/20/14)--Central Minnesota CU, Melrose, Minn., has assumed the members, assets, shares and loans of St. Francis Campus CU after that Little Falls, Minn. credit union was liquidated last week.
The National Credit Union Administration announced the credit union closure last week.
St. Francis Campus CU was liquidated after the Minnesota Department of Commerce determined it was insolvent with no prospect for restoring viable operations on its own.
Central Minnesota CU CEO Rick Odenthal told the St. Cloud Times that an investigation by the NCUA, MDC, Little Falls Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation uncovered irregularities at the credit union.
St. Francis Campus CU, which was chartered in 1963 to serve employees of the St. Francis Campus, their relatives and employees of the credit union, served 3,400 members and held $51 million in assets when it was shuttered.
St. Francis Campus Credit Union is the second federally insured credit union liquidation in 2014.
Former St. Francis Campus members will become Central Minnesota CU members, and they will experience no interruption in services. Their accounts will remain federally insured by the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund up to $250,000, the NCUA said.
Central Minnesota CU is a federally insured, state-chartered credit union with 52,000 members and $759 million in assets.


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PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — The eighth-ranked Merrimack College women’s crew team finished with the silver medal in the Division II/III varsity fours at the Dad Vail Regatta, which is the largest intercollegiate regatta in the United States. Merrimack finished just three seconds behind No. 1 Barry for the gold medal.
Event: Dad Vail Regatta
Location: Schuykill River | Philadelphia, Pa.
What They Said
Head coach David LeFebvre: “We talked about how this was our last row of the year and how we wanted to make it memorable. We recognized that this was an emotional race and that we would feed of those emotions to help push through the pain of racing. We decided that we would make three hard pushes during the race and commit to being the fastest crew on the water for those three power 10s. It was our best race of the year and we nearly took down Barry.”
How It Happened
The Warriors utilized the same lineup as the last few weeks, when they finished second at the Knecht Cup in New Jersey and then won at the UMass Lowell Invitational, NE-10 Cup and New England Championships.
The Merrimack lineup consisted of coxswain Jess Khoury (Bay Shore, N.Y.), stroke Aubrey O’Neill (Pawcatuck, Conn.), third seat Lydia Staschke (Guilford, Conn.), fourth seat Lauren Blazon (Lowell, Mass.) and Tasha Wypych (Wellington, New Zealand) on the bow.
Merrimack finished second in their initial qualifying heat on Friday morning, and raced again on Saturday for a spot in the final. The Warriors also finished in second in that race, as the top four finishers advanced to the final that took place on Saturday afternoon.
1) Barry – 7:22.192
2) Merrimack – 7:25.314
3) Humboldt – 7:26.318
4) Philadelphia U. – 7:31.453
5) Mercyhurst – 7:37.285
6) Franklin & Marsh – 7:40.285

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|Onion||1⁄2 Small, finely chopped|
|Dessert apple||1 Small, peeled, cored and sliced|
|Dried thyme||1⁄4 Teaspoon|
|Dry cider||4 Tablespoon|
|Butter||1⁄2 Ounce (15 Gram)|
|Plain flour||2 Tablespoon|
|Instant potatoes||3 Ounce (85 Gram Packet)|
|Boiling water||1⁄2 Pint (300 Milliliter)|
|Grated nutmeg||To Taste|
Place the cod, onion, peppercorns, apple, salt, thyme and cider in a buttered 900 ml (1 1/2 pint) ovenproof dish.
Cover and cook in a preheated moderate oven, 160°C (325°F), Gas Mark 3, for 20 minutes.
Strain the fish liquor and make up to 150 ml (1/4 pint) with the milk.
Melt the butter in a saucepan and stir in the flour.
Cook for 1 minute, then gradually blend in the fish liquor.
Heat, stirring until the sauce thickens.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Flake the fish and add to the sauce with the onion and apple.
Heat through gently and transfer to the buttered ovenproof dish.
Make up the potato with the boiling water as directed on the packet.
Beat in the milk and butter.
Add nutmeg, salt and pepper to taste.
Spread the potato over the fish and mark a pattern on top with a fork.
Place under a preheated medium grill for 2 to 3 minutes.

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Alcohol ageing app launched
A new phone app gives users an insight into how they will look after ten years of binge drinking.
Angie Jolie after the Drink Machine app
“The Drinking Machine” application has been designed by forensic artist Auriole Price as a warning of the devastating effects of alcohol on the body.
Initially designed for a Scottish Government health drive, the app is now available on iTunes for 69p.
By taking a photo and inputting your daily alcohol intake, the app shows how heavy drinking speeds up the ageing process.
Auriole, 41, said: “We are appealing to people’s vanity as the effects of alcohol can include red, broken veins on the cheeks, bloodshot eyes, a bloated face and deeper wrinkles.”
The app has been used on photographs of well-known celebrities – from Angelina Jolie and Madonna to Tulisa.


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Newly hatched eggs
Bring little chicks,
And new born pigs
We hunt for eggs
And tasty sweets,
Lots of treats.
New sunny days
The winter has gone,
A bright spring sun.
Bright red skies
New things to see
Loving the Springtime
When Mary went to the tomb of Jesus on that first Easter morn
She knew that she had a problem that she must solve that day
She knew that the tomb with a large stone had been sealed
The problem was “who would help her roll the stone away?”
This is a problem that was not unique to them
And it is one that each one of us must face
For there are many stones in our life that need to be rolled away
Stones that hinder every member of the human race
The first stone to be rolled away is the stone of sin
A tendency which all of us have inherited
The desire that we should always please ourselves
Which shows that our salvation has not been merited
The second stone is the stone of unbelief
Which we have no faith in a future life in eternity
The belief that we must get as much as we can from our life on earth
Without excepting there is a future life in eternity
The third stone to be rolled away is the sin of pride
The feeling that we are superior to those we know
We may well be proud of our achievements
But humility is the other face we should show
The fourth stone to be rolled away is the sin of idolatry
When we worship Gods that have been made by man
Things which might not be bad in themselves
But not the God who was present when the world began
The fifth stone to be rolled away is the stone of prejudice
When we erect barriers between ourselves and others that we meet
Our conclusions are often drawn before all the facts are known
In other words we make our judgement before our knowledge is complete
And there are many other stones that need to be rolled away
If from the tomb of misery we are to be freed
For if we could live a truly happy life
We must live the kind of life God decreed
Easter time is upon us
Spring has come at last
Displaying all her beauty
Like a carpet she has cast
Out of the dreary winter
With colours of every shade
A breath-taking panorama
That Mother Nature has made
Frogs in the Lilly ponds
With frogspawn all around
Soon there will be tadpoles
Jumping up and down
Birds are also busy
Building with haste and zest
Making ready for new life
As they build their precious nest
Children prepare their Easter bonnets
Decorated with chicks eggs and glue
Display them at the Easter Parade
For the delights of me and you
It’s a time of new beginnings
To focus on new things to do
Be more positive in your thinking
To create a better future for you
Mothers Day will be upon us soon
How are we going to celebrate this event?
Shall we buy her chocolates and flowers?
Or buy her an expensive bottle of scent
We all take mothers for granted
Expecting she will always be there
She is always a good listener
And all your problems she will share
She sometimes becomes a nurse and a doctor
When you have hurt yourself at play
She will sit you upon her lap
Until the pain goes away
She will do these things all of your life
In sickness and in health
She will never give up on you
For a mother never thinks of her self
A champion to all of the family
At times she will have her say
For a mother is the kingpin of the family
So show your appreciation on this her special day
Mothers Day will be upon us soon
How are we going to celebrate this event?
Why not dedicate a poem to your Mother
SEND YOUR DEDICATIONS OR POEMS
I often think of my childhood days
And the love that my mother showered on me
Helping me to achieve my ambitions
I become a respected member of society
Memories of her often come into my mind
And I remember the things she used to say
That if I wish to be a success in life
That hard work and honesty would pave the way
These words made a great impression on me
And although it is a long time since you passed away
Her impression helped to form my character
And that is why I am thinking of you today
My mother was the epitome of perfection
She was eighty nine when she passed away
Who left us with many happy memories
Of everything she did and everything she had to say
For over sixty years she cared for her family
Which was composed of four girls and one boy
In spite of the many problems she had to face
She managed to fill our lives with joy
Memories of those times often come into my mind
These memories drive the sadness of her loss away
The efforts that she made and the joy she gave
Are remembered so on mothers day
Gentle she was, a young woman of means,
Beautiful in her Marcel Wave she was.
A hair dresser with her own shop
A teaser of hair and tresses.
Then the quiet Irish man took her eye and her heart.
Not impressed were her parents
With the young Irish trade unionist from the motor trade.
Time eventually brought them round to accept the vows
The young couple had made.
Grief she bore when her fist born
Died at six months. Brave she was to have more.
Three girls then two boys, and two more angels lost in-between.
Then after all was finished, me, making six.
Hard she worked to bring us up and support her quiet man
Who was there for her too.
Kind she was, good and open hearted she was.
The door always open to family and waifs and strays
Big hearted she was to all who past through our door.
Always there she was, with words of wisdom and comfort.
Her beautiful heart shone through her eyes.
Patient she was but there was temper there if needed,
She was not strong or mean but if needed
Her children and her man she would defend to the death!
Beautiful she was in features and in heart
There was no task she would not finish if she had made a start.
Cried for her daughters she did as her man gave them away
And when her sons married too she had a proud day.
Together alone again by themselves again.
Happy she was full of the business of her quiet man.
Yet she was always ready to talk and help and ease our pain.
Clever she was but not school or college wise
She was wise in life and love and truth and need.
Lonely she was when her man was taken,
Wept she did as she wanted to join him.
Lost she was without the quiet man .
Heart broken she became though
She threw herself in to caring for grandchildren.
Gone she was before her body, her mind and soul went to him.
Lost to us she was a smile here and there
Maybe a flash of recognition.
Unknowing of all around her she was,
Sad eyed frighted lamb lonely lonely.
Tiny she was when she went, sadly lost to us long before.
Gone into her mind to find her quiet man.
Tears we shed for her,we wept in grief and I in anger
Because so long had she been gone and I had wanted to talk to her,
But gone she really was.
Anemones her favourite flowers were
They always remind me of her.
I forgave her for leaving me
And now accept she had to go
As by the side of her quiet man was where she had to be.
Never to be forgotten.
Memories of my mother come flooding back to me
Only yesterday I thought of something she once said
That respect is something we must work for
Hard work, not fancies that come into our head
Everyday we have a chance to make an impression
Riding on our laurels is not the way to go
Seizing every opportunity must be our target
Delay will only fill us with regret
And the chance to succeed will be gone forever
Yesterday’s remembrance is something I must not forget
Written by Ron Martin
What is a mother?
What does she do?
What is so special?
A mother does for you
She is kind and loving
She is strict, but always fair
When you were afraid of the dark
For you she was always there
She shared all your emotions
Picked you up when life was tough
Smoothed things over for you
When your pathway in life was rough
There are many ways to say thank you
To a mother you love so dear
For a mother that is so loving
When she wipes away a tear
Do not take a mother for granted
In addition, do not forget to say
Mother I really do love you
Especially on this your special day
Here’s the Hippie one!
I thank you
for that dreamy childhood
teaching me what I could
I thank you
for that happy meal
teaching me never to steal
I thank you
for that soft lap
where I took a long nap
I thank you
for that healing slap
remindin’ me that was a mishap
I thank you
for the pain that you felt
to lift me to this Earth
I thank you.
The fourth Sunday of Lent happens also to be Mothering Sunday. Continuing in my series of sonnets for the Church Year I have written this one for Mothering Sunday. It’s a thanksgiving for all parents, especialy for those who bore the fruitful pain of labour, and more particularly in this poem I have singled out for praise those heroic single parents who, for whatever reason, have found themselves bearing alone the burdens, and sharing with no-one the joys of their parenthood.
At last, in spite of all, a recognition,
For those who loved and laboured for so long,
Who brought us, through that labour, to fruition
To flourish in the place where we belong.
A thanks to those who stayed and did the raising,
Who buckled down and did the work of two,
Whom governments have mocked instead of praising,
Who hid their heart-break and still struggled through,
The single mothers forced onto the edge
Whose work the world has overlooked, neglected,
Invisible to wealth and privilege,
But in whose lives the kingdom is reflected.
Now into Christ our mother church we bring them,
Who shares with them the birth-pangs of His Kingdom.
BY KIND PERMISSION FROM
Gigi gaga goo goo
This poem I write for you,
I love you mummy I really really do
I am only a little baby,
So gigi gaga goo goo
This poem mummy is just for you,
You feed me in the morning
And burp me like you do,
You change my dirty nappy
So gigi gaga goo goo,
I cry, you make me smile
And put me to bed at night,
So all I have to say to you
Is gigi gaga goo goo,
Mummy I really do love you.
By Thomas Sims
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY
Dear Mother, It is very hard,
As I do not know where to start,
These few words I send to you,
Come from within my heart.
Now that you are no longer with me,
You are always on my mind,
I remember you were very gentle,
And to me, so very kind.
Sometimes I said things to hurt you,
But you took it in your stride,
And although you never shown it,
You must have hurt inside.
You helped me through my heartaches,
And problems I could not bear,
For I know that in the background,
You were always there.
I suppose I took you for granted,
My enemy and my friend,
My eyes are filled with tears,
For this letter I cannot send.
You are no longer with me,
For you have gone to a better place,
I miss the love you gave me,
And the smile upon your face.
Mother, I love you very much,
That is all I want to say,
These greetings I send you,
Because it is Mothers Day…
Mother, daughter, friend, or foe
I want you to always know,
You are forever my best friend
From past to present, until the end,
You help me using your guiding hand
All you did I now understand
All the good times all the bad
The days of laughter, the days we were sad,
We helped each other when we could
Just the way best friends should,
You’ve helped me through when times were rough
I tried to be there when times were tough,
No matter what you are here
You help me conquer every fear,
You listen and help day by day
Through my mistakes, you led the way,
When times are hard I think of you
I wonder what you would do
No matter what, you are here
You always were there to care,
Memories I hold close to my chest
For these memories are my best,
So I am thanking you for being a friend
My best friend until the end.
By Abbe Cutforth
I have been here all alone,
But look, how far you are gone,
Is it because what happened under the sun?
I can mend whatever had happened,
Give me chance to prove and make it right,
I am worth giving it a try
All those lame excuses you gave it to me,
While I am here trusting your innocence,
But now I realize, it was just some cloak to suppress your true nature,
I have been dying to know,
What had happened to our moments??
Which you had promised to be with me forever,
Yeah, I get it!!!
I was just your leisure,
And me taken for granted,
Not realizing all this being your cliché reason,
To stay away from me,
And look what have you done,
I am like a vagabond
with no goal or plan in this desert,
Trying to finish up what I have been through,
This could easily be ended,
Just a stroke of knife to the place which you have hurt,
Being the only place,
From where I won’t have to die with agonizing pain,
If you are far away, and get a chance to read this,
I am sorry for all those,
Even though you and I know its a lie…

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A total of 500 kilos of biofortified iron beans were donated to the Mayor’s Office of Cali to feed 500 families during the crisis caused by COVID-19. This type of bean, known as BIO-102, contains higher levels of iron and zinc than commercial beans and will be delivered to communal kitchens. The donation was made possible by the work of HarvestPlus, the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT and the Cali Secretariat of Economic Development.
Due to the paralysis of most economic activities in the country as a result of the presence of COVID-19, families have seen their daily income and nutritional security affected. For this reason, the Mayor’s Office of Cali has implemented various strategies to mitigate the crisis. One of them is the distribution of food among the different communal kitchens that exist in the city. These spaces allow the community to prepare and distribute food collectively among their families.
The donated biofortified beans will be on the menu of these places and are expected to help feed at least 500 families. This is the message of Argemiro Cortes Buitrago, Cali’s Secretary of Economic Development:
“These beans will be given to the neediest sectors so they can make food in the communal kitchens. With this, we partly calm the food needs.”
Biofortified crops are naturally more nutritious crops with higher amounts of vitamins and minerals from the seed. This is especially important during the current contingency since minerals such as iron and zinc are essential for a strong immune system and good health in general. One portion of biofortified beans can provide up to 29% iron and 14% zinc of the daily requirement of these nutrients.
During the current crisis, HarvestPlus has successfully distributed more than four tons of biofortified crop seeds to small farmers across the country in an effort to contribute to stable food production during the second half of the year. This was observed by Carolina González, assistant director of HarvestPlus Latin America and the Caribbean:
“We are aware of the current problems and we seek to help families with fewer resources to have access to food with more nutritional quality. On the other hand, with the donation of seeds, we want to contribute to maintaining stable production in the second semester. This production ensures food for producers, their families, and consumers”.
Four types of biofortified crops are already available in Colombia; iron-beans, zinc-maize, zinc-rice and vitamin A sweet potato. All these crops naturally contain higher amounts of vitamins and minerals than conventional varieties.
The biofortified crops are produced in Colombia by small farmers who are part of biofortificados.com, a web platform that gathers all the information about these foods.


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BEN-GURION, DAVID. (1886-1973). Polish-born, Israeli statesman who became Israel’s first prime minister after proclaiming its independence in 1948. TLS. (“D. Ben-Gurion”). 1p. 4to. Hakirya, March 8, 1955. Written as minister of defense on his official stationery headed with the seal of the State of Israel. To SHLOMO GOREN (1917-1994), chief military rabbi of the IDF. In Hebrew with translation.
TLS as Defense Minister to the IDF’s Chief Rabbi: “…In religious matters, related to the IDF, you are the religious authority – the equivalent of the chief of staff’s authority”
Signed by David Ben-Gurion
I have received your letter in which you complain that your authority is being restricted.
Well, I state that in religious matters, related to the IDF, you are the religious authority – the equivalent of the chief of staff’s authority.
Any question of mixing the powers between you and the Chief of Staff will be brought to me for an inquiry.
An early Zionist, Ben-Gurion moved to Palestine in 1906 to take up farming. Following his expulsion by Turkey at the outbreak of World War I, he rallied British and American support to promote increased Jewish immigration to Palestine, and after spending decades strengthening Palestine’s Jewish community, Ben-Gurion proclaimed the birth of Israel on May 14, 1948. He assisted in creating the Israeli army, often using military force to thwart Arab violence. After announcing his intention to leave public life, Ben-Gurion moved to the newly founded Negev Kibbutz Sde-Boker in early 1954. He never completely abdicated his leadership role, however, and in 1955 Ben-Gurion returned to public life, first as minister of defense, in which capacity he penned our letter. Following his tenure as defense minister, he was reelected prime minister in November 1955.
The year 1955 was a particularly volatile one in the Middle East. It had begun violently with Israel’s bombing of a nearby Egyptian military base as retaliation against Palestinian and Egyptian aggression, leading to renewed attacks against Jewish settlements. “Attempts at amelioration of the Arab-Israeli conflict were often made, and sometimes bore fruit. In April 1955 an agreement came into force in Jerusalem, whereby the District Commanders on both sides of the barbed wire and concrete divide could make contact with each other through a direct telephone line. The agreement, reached between the governments of Jordan and Israel, authorized the respective commanders to ‘discuss and settle questions regarding the maintenance of peace in Jerusalem’. The commanders also met face to face,” (Israel, Gilbert). Nonetheless, the violence continued, prompting the United Nations to intervene in September 1955.
Our letter relates to the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), the military institution which Ben Gurion officially organized in 1948 by consolidating the paramilitary groups Haganah, Irgun and Lehi.
The Polish-born Goren came to the British Mandate of Palestine as a child and during his religious studies was recognized as a prodigy, becoming an ordained rabbi at 17. His scholarship combined religious devotion with a devoted commitment to Zionism. Goren volunteered for the Haganah and, later, became a paratrooper and chaplain in the IDF, eventually attaining the rank of major general and chief rabbi of the IDF’s Military Rabbinate. In that capacity he opposed separate units for religious and secular soldiers and authored a prayer book to accommodate the different ethnic groups within the IDF. He is remembered for his sometime controversial commitment to religious Zionism and for blowing a shofar upon Israel’s capture of the Western Wall during the Six-Day War in 1967.
Folded and lightly creased with two file holes in the right margin.


After the Nokia Lumia 800 went on sale a number of users reported problems with the smartphones battery, as well as some other problems with the devices camera.
Nokia apparently addressed the issue, in a couple of software updates which were released, although it would appear a new firmware for the Lumia 800 has been leaked which comes with some more tweaks to improve the handsets battery life.
Along with the improved battery tweaks, the leaked firmware also has some fixes for the Lumia 800’s camera, along with some new camera modes which include Smart group shot, Panorama, Action and Self Timer modes.
There are no details as yet on when Nokia will release this new firmware for the Lumia 800 as soon as we get some more information we will let you guys know.
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