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If there are young children in the house, or possibly grandchildren, now is the time to acquaint them with the joys of gardening. The little book, Oh!! the Plants You'll Grow! by Laurence J. Ross is an excellent way to start them off right. It is written with pre-readers, or beginning readers in mind and they can follow the cheerful face of Sammy the Sunflower and find her on every page. It is written especially for young attention spans and although the book is small, it focuses on many of the plants and items found in a garden center.
The author has many years experience in the gardening industry and leads us from annuals and perennials to grasses, shrubs and bulbs. Each of these pages is a succinct description about what makes each one unique and the lovely illustrations are of common plants that most of us see at a nursery or garden center. It will be a good lesson for the kiddos to learn to recognize plants so they can spot them on their visit. Pansies, coneflowers, snapdragons and tulips are among the easily spotted illustrations with each page tagged to help name the individual plants.
If a child can identify a plant, it gives them a sense of accomplishment and they might be inclined to adopt a couple for their very own when they see them in real life. This little book sows those seeds and with the eventual visit to see the plants growing, young folks might catch the gardening bug early.
Coming from a rural family with quite a bit of land, a large garden was something that I simply accepted as a summertime ritual. I learned to drop bean seeds in the bottom of a tilled row before I started school, however the very first plant that I could call my own, was a sunflower that I planted at the edge of the garden. There was only one, so someone (probably a relative) must have given me the seed, but I hovered over it and cared for it all summer. The resulting head was enormous and I was so proud of my accomplishment. That sunflower started me on a path that has lasted decades and only gets better as I grow older.
Giving a child his or her very own spot of ground or container is a wonderful way of introducing them to the world of growing things and this little book is a vehicle to help the adult explain about the different plants and what to expect. Even very young children can pick out the different flowers and plants and learn their names. Ask them what their favorite color is. Mine was always green! I loved foliage plants and transplanted several species of wild ferns into a small covered spot in the front of our house where nothing else would grow. My mother gave up trying to keep anything alive there years before I worked on it. The ferns flourished and I had another success under my belt. Children have a real intuition for growing things if given the proper foundation and by including them in the trip to the garden center, especially after a discussion about what they will see, they might surprise you.
You might plan this trip with the child and build excitement for the outing. (it wouldn't hurt to do a little pre-trip sleuthing to make sure potential favorite plants are available though) If you are excited about the trip, the child or children will be as well. Instead of bored kiddos whining to leave, make it an exciting quest. Take it from someone who learned to love plants at an early age, there's nothing more exciting than your very own garden.
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RIO DE JANEIRO, July 26 (Xinhua) -- Canada won two gold medals in Thursday's diving tournament at the Pan American Games.
World champion Alexandre Despatie, who was beaten in Wednesday's 3m synchronized springboard, finally proved his strength, winning the men's 3m springboard title with 503.65 points.
It was a hard victory for Despatie though, as runner-up Cesar Castro of Brazil was just less than 10 points behind him.
Troy Dumais, an American Olympian, finished third at 484.25 points.
The women¡¯s 10m platform synchronized diving gold went to Canadian pair Emilie Heymans and Marie-Eve Marleau who finished the competition with a total of 327.30 points.
Mexican combination Paola Espinosa and Tatiana Ortiz Galicia finished second at 325.14 points. The bronze medal was taken by Americans Haley Ishimatsu and Mary Beth Dunnichay at 297.54.
"Finally it's over. We were under pressure, the wind was blowing hard, but we were prepared for the event. We are very happy for having the same result of Santo Domingo," said Heymans, who also won the title four years ago in Santo Domingo.
Paola Espinosa of Mexico said their performance surpassed the expectations: "I'm very happy with our result. I'm sure we did beyond all our coaches' expectations, and we're extremely happy with that. We missed the gold for a small difference of points, but we did our best and fortunately we got a good place on the podium."
Her partner Titiana said: "Our next aim is to get a good result at the University Games in Thailand. I'm certainly happy with the silver medal and I'll practice even more to get better results in the next competitions."

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Exit polls from Wisconsin tonight revealed that a 70% of Democrats believe "trade with other countries causes the loss of American jobs." Both candidates argue against outsourcing and support having more jobs kept in America. Competition with cheap foreign labor and goods seems to be a great evil for Democrats.
Perhaps soon we'll see Hillary and Obama blame the sun for its product that floods our nation's borders. A product it sells for free. Free! Think of all those jobs the sun's rays take away: we have fewer electrical engineers, lighting manufacturers, power plant designers, construction workers, steel workers, glass blowers, and so many others. If we are to take their economic argument seriously then we must entertain the value of ending our dependence on foreign light.
As much as I have reservations about John McCain, maybe the Democrats should concern me more?

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From charming Hanoi with its fading colonial architecture and national monuments, to the spellbinding scenery of Halong Bay and bustling Ho Chi Minh City on the edge of the Mekong Delta, Vietnam is as colourful as it is diverse. See the very best of vibrant Vietnam in 10 captivating days.
Saturday. Welcome to Hanoi, perhaps the most graceful, atmospheric and exotic capital city in Asia. Airport to hotel arrival transfer. The remainder of the day offers free time for you to explore the wide tree-lined avenues, beautiful lakes, ancient pagodas and the thriving historic old city, all easily navigated on foot.
For those able to arrive very early today or the day prior, why not get off the beaten track and explore Hanoi with us on our optional Back Streets of Hanoi add-on which explores the quaint districts of Cho Buoi, Hoang Hoa Tham and Vinh Phuc, and also includes an exhilarating local experience - riding pillion, on taxi-motorbikes through a maze of tiny streets and along the shore of beautiful Ho Tay Lake.
Hanoi – Halong Bay. After breakfast this morning we leave Hanoi and transfer to the crown in Vietnam's scenic crown - the incredibly beautiful Halong Bay. We explore the jade waters studded with karst islands aboard a traditional wooden junk boat and after embarkation there's time for lunch soaking up the views.
This afternoon we visit Trinh Nu Cave, one of the finest caves in Halong Bay, covering an area of 2,000m² with a stunning array of stalactites and stalagmites. There's also the opportunity to go kayaking and enjoy a refreshing swim. Later this evening back on board, watch a Vietnamese cooking demonstration held on the sundeck before settling down for a sumptuous seafood dinner.
Overnight: Halong Bay, Deluxe Junk Boat | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Halong Bay - Hanoi - Hue. Early birds can start the day with a relaxing Tai Chi class on the sundeck or a traditional massage - the perfect way to start the day. Before heading back to port this morning, we explore the beautiful Sung Sot cave (Surprise Grotto), which is 10,000m² and consists of two major chambers which are spectacular and spacious enough to hold thousands of people.
Arriving back into Hanoi mid-afternoon we explore the maze of streets in the French Quarter on cyclo (rickshaws), taking in highlights such as the Opera house and Ly Thai To park. We then swap our wheels for a leisurely walk through ‘36 streets of the old quarter’, named after the numerous guilds that once set up shop on a particular street from silk tailors to traditional medicine shops.
Later this evening there's a chance to freshen up before boarding the train (4 berth sleeper cabin, basic standard) on the ‘Reunification Express’ railway line to Hue. An option to fly from Hanoi to Hue is also available.
Overnight: Sleeper train | Breakfast
Upon arrival to Hue we embark on a guided sightseeing tour of the 19th-century Nguyen empire capital. We visit the Thien Mu Pagoda, home to the oldest monastery in the city, whose 21m high tower has become something of a symbol for Hue and the citadel. Within the citadel is the Imperial Purple Palace, an exact copy of the Forbidden City in Beijing, with its impressive ramparts, formal moats and imperial palaces, some of which lay in ruin.
In the countryside lies the Royal Tombs of the Nguyen kings and here we view the elaborate mausoleum of Emperor Tu Duc. As the sun sets there is an optional cruise in a long boat along the gentle Perfume River, beautifully illuminated at night.
Overnight: Hue | Breakfast, Lunch
Hue - Road of the Ocean Clouds - Hoi An. Today we take the scenic Hai Van Pass (Road of the Ocean Clouds), which offers magnificent views of beaches to one side and lush hills to the other. En route we stop for a walk along My Khe beach, a beautiful stretch of coastline which was nicknamed 'China Beach' by the Americans during the war and famously featured in Francis Ford Coppola’s movie ‘Apocalypse Now’. Perhaps enjoy a refreshing swim in the sea before continuing our journey south along the coast to Hoi An.
The charming, old-world trading port of Hoi An with its cobbled streets, traditional homes and tiny shop houses is a perfect place to lose yourself in a bygone era. Boutique restaurants, hip cafes along the waterfront, delightful craft shops and artisans including some of Asia’s best bespoke tailors (whose services come at a nominal price), all can be found here.
On a short walking tour of the enchanting historical town, we visit the Chua Ong Pagoda, Chinese Assembly Hall, 200-year-old Tam Ky house, former merchants’ homes and the 400 year-old Japanese Covered Bridge.
During your stay in Hoi An, we offer a unique optional Hoi An Street Eats add-on, which explores the city’s most popular local haunts. Cruise the city the way the locals do, by vintage Vespa and enjoy lots of tasty Vietnamese Cuisine. Book early with your reservation consultant, as numbers are limited.
Overnight: Hoi An | Breakfast
A bicycle ride into the countryside leads us to Tra Que village. Here, we discover age old farming practices and learn about traditional medicine. It’s a hands-on experience today where we assist with tending the fields and gardens and cooking lunch!
Overnight: Hoi An | Breakfast, Lunch
A free day for you relax or further sightsee. You may wish to take a relaxing rowboat journey along the river or spend the day lazing by the beach or hotel pool. Alternatively you can opt to take an excursion to the UNESCO-listed My Son sanctuary or enjoy a day trip to the Ba Na Hills, where you can ride the second longest cable car in the world, explore the resort and walk along the striking Golden Bridge (book and pay locally).
Overnight: Hoi An | Breakfast
Hoi An - Ho Chi Minh City. Early morning flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Then a drive to the Mekong Delta. Often referred to as the ‘rice bowl’ of Vietnam, the fertile Mekong Delta is famous for its abundant harvests of tropical fruits, flowers and rice, as well as its fantastic views while boating along the canals. Taking our sampan from Cai Be we cruise through the maze of waterways watching the hubbub of daily life on the river. Passing colourful trading boats, house boats and children swimming we stop to visit some of the local cottage industries that produce popcorn, coco candies and paper along the way. Lunch is served today in a traditional wooden home on Dong Hoa Hiep Island.
Overnight: Can Tho | Breakfast, Lunch
Can Tho - Ho Chi Minh City. Early today we visit the ever lively Cai Rang floating market. Watch as melons, pineapples, fresh greens, sacks of rice and children's toys get tossed from one sampan to another at great heights and speed before driving back to Ho Chi Minh City. Once called the Pearl of the Orient, modern Ho Chi Minh City is a thriving metropolis on the move. Sleek sky scrapers, gourmet restaurants, designer malls and swanky bars and spas are scattered between ancient pagodas, colonial era landmarks and lively street markets. Our walking tour of Ho Chi Minh City includes visits to the Notre Dame Cathedral, Old Post office and the sobering War Remnants Museum. Evening is at leisure.
Overnight: Ho Chi Minh City | Breakfast
Monday. Today is free for you to enjoy Ho Chi Minh City before your departure transfer to the airport. Opt for a relaxing foot massage, shop for souvenirs at Ben Thanh Market or visit the grand Independence Palace, with its secret bunker and military command centre beneath.
You could also extend your stay and join us on a day trip to the Cu Chi Tunnels Here you can go underground to explore the vast network of tunnels and hideouts used by Viet Cong guerrilla fighters, see booby traps, trap doors or test your skill with an AK 47 at the firing range.
Cu Chi Tunnels - go underground!
Discover the Cu Chi Tunnels - a vast underground network of tunnels and hideouts used by Viet Cong guerrilla fighters during the 1960’s. Often lead by a relative of a Viet Cong fighter in green fatigues we walk the bush trails discovering grass covered trapdoors, ingenious, yet gruesome booby traps and hidden underwater entrances in rivers. There is also an opportunity to go underground and pop off a few rounds at the firing range. Our Cu Chi Tunnels bolt-on includes return transportation to and from Cu Chi, guided tour and 1 night accommodation in Ho Chi Minh City.
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Departure dates noted with a 'G' are guaranteed to operate. All other departure dates are guaranteed with a minimum of 4 persons. Prices shown are per person when there are 2 persons (or 3 persons if you wish to book a triple) sharing a room. The 'Single supplement' is compulsory for solo travellers or if your booking party cannot reach the minimum of 2 persons in a room and the amount needs to be added to the per person price. The single supplement offers the comfort of your own room and is also available to any other person wanting their own room.Read More
The hotels listed below are ones which we frequently use on this tour. We reserve the right to substitute these hotels to ones of a similar standard.
Sunway Hotel, Hanoi
This ambient, boutique hotel combines traditional appeal with modern pleasures. Rooms are furnished in a contemporary fashion with an array of amenities for added comfort. Its restaurant provides a great variety of Vietnamese cuisine and you are welcome to enjoy cocktails and live music in the Jazz Bar or relax in the hotel's health spa.
Bhaya Classic I Junk Boat, Halong Bay
This premier cruise boat offers 18 well appointed cabins with en suite amenities. Cabins are contemporary in design, whilst the finer touches have a distinct oriental influence. All cabins feature large windows creating a bright and airy atmosphere as well as scenic views. Facilities and services onboard include a dining room and bar, a sunbathing area on-deck, masseur and small library.
Syrena Junk Boat, Halong Bay
A tradition hand crafted boat, the Syrena Junk Boat offers superb en suite air conditioned cabins with comfortable interiors and balconies. The on board Lotus Restaurant serves up a delicious array of Vietnamese and International cuisine. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available in the public areas. Swimming, kayaking and tai chi are all offered on board and movie nights are also very popular.
Mondial Hotel, Hue
Just a 5 minute walk from the Ho Chi Minh museum, the Mondial Hotel is a contemporary hotel with excellent amenities. Guest rooms benefit from spacious interiors, comfortable beds and lots of mod-cons. There is complimentary Wi-Fi for guests, an outdoor pool and onsite spa - perfect for a re laxing massage. As well as the delicious Huong Xuan Restaurant there is also the Lobby Lounge - great for cocktails before dinner!
ÊMM Hotel, Hue
Situated in the heart of the former imperial capital, ÊMM Hotel is the perfect base from which to explore Hue’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed sights. Completely renovated in 2016, the guestrooms are generously-sized and complete with modern amenities. The imperial jade and royal purple colour scheme was inspired by ancient Hue itself and guests can take advantage of the mini-gym, pool-side bar and a spacious reading area. Enjoy delicious Vietnamese and international cuisine in the contemporary restaurant after a day of exploring.
River Green Hotel, Hoi An
Set next to the Hoai River, the River Green Hotel is just a five-minute walk from the iconic Japanese Bridge. Guestrooms offer city or river views, alongside all the amenities you’d expect of a contemporary hotel. There’s an outdoor pool, perfect for a refreshing swim, and an on-site restaurant where you can enjoy a variety of international flavours. Complimentary WiFi, bicycle hire and a fitness centre add to this hotel's list of facilities, making it a great base for exploring historic Hoi An.
Vinh Hung Riverside Resort, Hoi An
Situated right on the banks of the Thu Bon River, this upscale hotel is just a 10-minute walk from the ancient town of Hoi An. Combining Vietnamese tradition with modern facilities, its guestrooms are set in coconut tree-shaded gardens beside the water. They’re well-equipped, with free WiFi and air conditioning, as well as private balconies. The hotel also offers a riverside restaurant, serving local specialties and western dishes on the outdoor terrace. This hotel’s highlight, however, is its pool and fabulous swim up bar, which is the perfect place to enjoy a pre-dinner cocktail.
Thanh Binh Riverside hotel , Hoi An
Boasting a beautiful outdoor swimming pool, the Thanh Binh Riverside offers excellent accommodation in a great loacation. Guest rooms benefit from garden or river views and all come full air-conditioned, with stunning hardwood floors and all mod-cons. The onsite restaurant offers a great selection of Vietnamese and International dishes and the town centre is just a mere 200m walk away. Why not grab a cocktail and relax by the pool in the afternoon - a great way to refresh yourself from the Vietnam heat.
Iris Hotel, Can Tho
This elegant hotel is housed within a modern building in the city of Can Tho. Each guest room comes equipped with plush furnishings to ensure a good night's sleep and is decorated with a neutral palate and calming tones. Rooms look over the city and boast a range of modern amenities such as air conditioning and stylish ensuite facilities. Magnificent views of the city can be had from the hotel's skybar while a range of gourmet local and international dishes can be sampled at the onsite restaurant.
Victoria Hotel Can Tho, Can Tho
This attractive, colonial-style resort is tastefully decorated with well-appointed rooms and a wide range of facilities including a spa, tennis courts, open-air bar, restaurant and a gym. The hotel also offers sunrise and sunset cruises to the floating markets aboard the Lady Hau junk.
Muong Thanh Centre, Ho Chi Minh City
Centrally located, yet on a peaceful, tree-lined street, you will find the Muong Thanh Centre. Only a ten-minute walk from top attractions such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, Opera House and Ben Thanh Market, this hotel is a great base for exploring the famous sights of the city. Its guest rooms boast sophisticated designs and panoramic views. Warm and friendly, the Muong Thanh Centre also features a spa and swimming pool for you to relax and unwind after a long day of sightseeing.
Lotus Central Hotel, Ho Chi Minh City
Just footsteps from the Ben Thanh Market, the Lotus Central Hotel offers a great location in Ho Chi Minh City. Its guestrooms are well-equipped, with ensuite bathrooms, air conditioning and free WiFi. On the 8th floor you’ll find the Moon Restaurant, where you can enjoy a range of Vietnamese, Asian and Western specialties. However this hotel’s highlight is the rooftop pool, where you can enjoy a cocktail or two alongside views over the city.
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After getting an early hands on with the Samsung Galaxy Tab we’ve just had full specs at the Samsung Galaxy Tab press conference. Read on for more details!
The Samsung Galaxy Tab feature that promises to set it apart from other tablet devices is the phone feature. It might seem slightly silly to be making a phone call with a 7” device, that extra capability means it’s a whole lot more useful, especially because, depending on network operator, you’ll be able to hook up your Galaxy Tab to an existing phone number. It also has video calling capabilities, and hands free.
The Galaxy Tab weighs 380g, and is around the same width as a smartphone, similar to the Samsung Galaxy S. This means it’s ultra-portable. It has Flash and HTML5 support, and Android Froyo 2.2, with Bluetooth, Wi-fi and 3G connectivity.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab reader hub, which we mentioned in our gallery this morning, groups together e-books, magazines and newspapers, into one hub, and gives access to 1600 newspapers and 2500 magazines for download.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab has a front and rear facing cameras, a 3MP camera with LED flash for stills and video. The Samsung Media Hub hooks up your Galaxy Tab to your music and movies, with music powered by 7digital and full HD movie content.
The battery life is projected at around 8 hours. Other features include a social media hub which integrates all your accounts, Google Maps Navigation beta, and a 16GB or 32GB internal memory which is expandable to 32GB with a Micro SD card up to 32GB.
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Immediately the bankruptcy order is made on a petition based on a criminal bankruptcy order the official receiver becomes trustee. As no one other than the official receiver can be trustee, there is no requirement to consider summoning a first meeting and there is no creditor’s committee. The function of the creditor’s committee is carried out by the Secretary of State.Notes:[s297(1)] [R6.233(1) and R6.234(2)] [s302(1)]
The official receiver has a duty to send out, within 12 weeks from the date of the bankruptcy order, both notice of the making of the bankruptcy order and forms of proof of debt, to every creditor known to him/her.
Notes: [R6.232(4) and (5); Form POD and form NORD1]
The Official Petitioner is regarded as a creditor of the bankrupt and may attend or be represented at any meeting of creditors. Therefore any notice in the Act or Rules which is required or authorised to be given to creditors must be given to the Official Petitioner. The requirements of the Rules relating both to proofs of debt and to the lodging or use of proxies, do not apply to the Official Petitioner.Notes: [R6.230 [R6.232(3) and R6.230(2)]
The claims of all creditors should be proved in the same way as in a normal bankruptcy, and will consist of both claims resulting from the offence(s) and any claims from other creditors. The normal rules of priority of payment apply (see chapter 36). A copy of a criminal bankruptcy order is sufficient evidence to support a proof of debt submitted by a person specified in that order as having suffered loss or damage. However that creditor may also claim more (or less) subject to providing evidence.
The Official Petitioner is authorised to and is usually willing to provide the necessary funds and indemnities required to pursue recovery of assets. The Official Petitioner should be given the essential facts of the potential recovery, balanced with details of any likely problems, with a view to obtaining preliminary legal advice and then, if appropriate, taking recovery action.
Where there are possible recoveries to be made from transactions at an undervalue or preferences, the relevant time is to be any time on or after the date given in the criminal bankruptcy order (see paragraph 35.2 and also Chapter 31.4A). However no order for adjustment of a prior transaction under sections 339 and 340 can be made by the court where an appeal against conviction is pending.
A criminal bankrupt is excluded from the automatic discharge provisions and may only apply to the court for his/her discharge after five years have elapsed from the making of the bankruptcy order (see also chapter 22).
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Care should be taken to ensure that no distribution is made in a criminal bankruptcy case where there is an appeal against conviction pending under the meaning of section 277.

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A fear of the "fiscal cliff" and weaker demand from China and Europe has led big-business CEOs to lower their expectations for sales, capital spending and employment.
That’s according to a Business Roundtable survey of 138 of its member CEOs. As a result of this growing caution, the organization’s economic outlook index fell to 66 in the third quarter, its lowest reading in three years. The index stood at 89.1 in the second quarter.
According to a report in the Washington Business Journal, an affiliated publication, Boeing CEO Jim McNerney, who chairs the roundtable, called the drop “a pretty significant downturn in expectations.”
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- 30 percent plan to increase capital spending
- 29 percent plan to hire more workers
Lower expectations for sales primarily were due to flattening demand for products in China and Europe.
The downturn in capital spending and hiring, however, had more to do with uncertainty over if — and how — Congress will deal with the so-called fiscal cliff that awaits it at the end of this year: across-the-board cuts in federal spending that automatically kick in (a process known as sequestration); expiration of various tax cuts; and the need to once again raise the federal government’s debt ceiling.
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University selects Baltimore architectural firm to develop campus master
plan for facilities
The Program and Budget Committee, made up of officers of the University,
has selected the firm of Ayers/Saint/Gross Architects and Planners to create
a comprehensive master plan and long-range campus development plan for the
physical facilities of Emory. The $750,000 project is expected to take 14-16
months to complete. President Bill Chace has been widely credited as the
force behind the move to hire an outside firm to create such a plan, according
to Earle Whittington, senior project manager in the department of campus
planning and construction.
"We need effective and strong master planning for the entire campus--attention
to buildings, spaces between buildings, thoroughfares, pedestrian avenues,
landscaping, parking, oases of learning and conversation, `sacred' places
wherein the intellectual life of the University can be enhanced, and the
perimeter of the campus so that one knows when one has entered upon Emory
and when one has departed from it," said Chace. "Our 600 and some
acres are our precious home and to the degree that we feel comfortable `at
home,' our work and our well-being as Emory citizens will be enriched."
"Emory's been on a fast track for 15 years," said Bill Fox, vice
president for Institutional Advancement, who served on the committee that
selected the firm. "It's time to slow down and look at the campus and
how we treat our environment. We want to make Emory more community-oriented,
more pedestrian and more beautiful."
"Our master planning in the past has been fairly site specific,"
said Whittington. "What we are about to do is going to put all the
parts of Emory's physical presence together. It will be an inclusive process
and involve people at the University, Emory Village, the Druid Hills Civic
Association, Victoria Estates, DeKalb County planning and development offices
and MARTA. What we hope to obtain is a framework that will serve as a flexible
guide for decision making as we respond to continuing changes in higher
In a draft master plan and long range campus development proposal prepared
as part of the selection process, Ayers/ Saint/Gross wrote, "The new
campus plan must be a call to action for a physical plan which engages the
entire University community with its power to reflect and embody the goals,
culture and mission of Emory."
The development of the master plan by Ayers/Saint/ Gross will occur in five
distinct phases. The first is an observation phase that will include observations,
data collection and analysis of Emory's programs, place and precedents regarding
boundaries, connections and buildings which will lead to the definition
of guiding principles behind any design. The second phase is a conceptual
plan that will reflect the guiding principles and focus on issues such as
how open spaces and the buildings which define them can be organized to
meet the goals of the principles. This stage, which includes land use studies
and functional adjacency diagrams, will begin to define the locations of
buildings and open spaces to link them together. The third phase will consist
of precinct studies, detailed studies of campus areas such as the central
campus, health sciences area, Lullwater, University Apartments, northwest
Clifton and Emory Village. The fourth phase will include the comprehensive
plan that will include a plan diagram, landscape plans, transportation and
parking plan and historic preservation. The fifth and final phase will include
guidelines for the placement and design of buildings and grounds and a phased
"The firm we have retained has done wonderful work on other campuses--UVa,
George Washington, etc.--and we anticipate their guiding us to see how better
we can live here," said Chace. "They were selected in a vigorous
nation wide competition and we selected them because of their energy, imagination
and past successes. I look forward personally to working with them because
I believe that what they can bring to our attention will spellthe difference
between having a campus that truly works for Emory and one that only exists
The selection process for a firm to create a master plan began nine months
ago. "We talked to some schools who have undergone this process and
initially identified 30 firms," said Whittington. "We sent requests
for qualifications to 19 firms and received 13 replies. We then narrowed
it down to five firms, all of whom were invited to interview on campus and
make presentations." The master plan selection committee, made up of
members of the Program and Budget Committee and Trustee Ben Shapiro; Robert
Williams, vice president for business; Russ Seagren, director of campus
planning and construction; David Gojdics, assistant vice president for facilities
management; and Whittington, then selected two firms, Ayes/Saint/Gross and
Sasaki Associates, to proceed into a more in-depth pre-planning and selection
"Both firms spent three days on campus this fall and held 60 meetings
that involved 80 people, including deans, directors, trustees, county officials,
students and University Senate members," said Whittington. Final presentations
were made to the Program and Budget Committee in late October, and in early
November Ayers/Saint/Gross was awarded the commission.
Whittington said the planning process will be very open and involve input
from all segments of the campus community. "A campus model will be
created as part of the effort and, there will be a series of workshops and
processes for community input," said Whittington.
Whittington said a steering committee, chaired by Chace, will make final
decisions during the planning process. A broad-based coordinating committee
has also been established to meet regularly with the consultant group.
The firm of Ayers/Saint/ Gross, established in 1970 and based in Baltimore,
has created master plans for a number of universities including the University
of Virginia, Old Dominion University and George Washington University. They
are also involved in a project to reconfigure the 1996 Olympic Stadium to
accommodate the Atlanta Braves. The firm has 60 employees.
In their statement of qualifications, Ayers/Saint/Gross wrote, "This
notion that there is a reciprocity between the academic mission and the
physical plan is at the foundation of our design philosophy. Our belief
is that for any piece of architecture to be truly successful, it must grow
from a commitment and approach which balances the critical issues of design,
management and technology."
At Oxford College, a master planning process was initiated by the Oxford
Board of Counselors in October 1995. Robinson Fisher and Associates, a landscape
architectural firm in Athens, has created a landscape plan for the Oxford
campus that has developed into a master framework plan, according to David
Rowe, Oxford's director of development. "The plan is linked to the
feasibility study for an arts center on the Oxford campus and other facility
needs that will be identified by the Dean's Council on Long Range Planning,"
said Rowe. "We want to make sure that what we do at Oxford is consistent
with the University's overall master plan."
To that end, Dean Bill Murdy has asked Whittington to be a member of the
Oxford Master Plan Task Force. "Being involved in both campus planning
efforts provides a unique opportunity for us to share information and expertise,"
said Whittington. "A planning statement is essential, as programs expand
and space becomes more limited for each campus; we need to have a well thought
out direction for physical development which will outlive all of us."
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Madrid studio Ecosistema Urbano's proposal to create bio-climatic domes to revamp Florida's waterfront has won first place in New York's Shore to Core competition. The competition encouraged architects and artists to create a design for Florida's West Palm Beach that would strengthen the connection between the city's urban core and its waterfront. While a popular tourist distention in the summer, West Palm Beach draws smaller crowds during the winter, and the city sought a new design to keep the destination buzzing year-round.
The proposed designs feature multi-purpose domes that would serve a variety of functions from an aquarium, to meditation spaces. The ultimate goal is to create a connection between the city's iconic waterfront and its downtown core, creating a unity between the natural, and material world.
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Did you know that there was a soft, silvery metal that melts at room temperature? Introducing… gallium crystals. For those of you who are scientifically inclined, gallium has the symbol Ga on the periodic table with the atomic number 31. It doesn’t occur in free form in nature. Its compounds are found in trace amounts of zinc ores and bauxite, and is manufactured through a smelting process. Wikipedia has the full low-down on gallium crystals here.
What’s cool about gallium is that you can easily form it into anything you want, as long as you have a mold: a key, an ashtray, even a knife. All you need is some wax to make a mold and your imagination. This fellow on youtube gives you a decent introduction to the practical uses of the substance.
Unfortunately a big block of this metal doesn’t easily ship by mail. But a seller who calls himself Unusual on Fiverr is offering to send you a sample amount for $5. He says he will ship 10g worth to you anywhere in the world in one day, and judging by the feedback he seems legit. And for those of you who are keen to have a go at making something useful, you can have him send larger amounts as well.
If you were wanting to give that special someone a precious metal for a special occasion, this might be more fun to play around with than silver or gold.
Also read the short story featuring this item here!

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In Audi’s campaign to show that it has more news offerings in its basket than the North Pole has candy canes, master of revelry and this year’s holiday party organizer Ulrich Hackenberg said that Audi will reveal a company-first diesel plug-in hybrid electric Q7 in January at the Detroit Auto Show. [Note: Hackenberg is also Audi’s head of research and development for all vehicles.]
A plug-in diesel is regarded as the gold standard for vehicles that want to be efficient but also have plenty of muscle. Audi had said that it would introduce this technology soon, but no one knew which model would first receive the coveted new drivetrain. The Q7 is one lucky SUV.
Why the Q7? Why not, Virginia? Don’t be so inquisitive. Full-size SUVs are popular, need lots of power, and have a crowning deficit of fuel efficiency. A diesel PHEV Q7 from Audi is likely their warning shot to other automakers who are considering something similar (we decline to name names because this is our blog and we don’t give out publicity without even a ginger snap of compensation).
However, we will say that this particular drivetrain offers many benefits than other options. An electric-only SUV, for example, would be severely limited in its range by the aggressive weight and power requirements of a large SUV. A gasoline PHEV would come a little closer, but would sacrifice way too much efficiency for power.
Diesel PHEVs, on the other hand, ensure that both power sources offer maximum efficiency. Plus, diesel excels at delivering torque, which is the accelerating grunt you need to move something that weighs upward of two tons. The only obstacle in the past to this drivetrain was cost. Audi’s announcement indicates that obstacle will soon be removed.
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- The Japan Railway Group has come up with a train that can cruise at 311 mph.
- The Japan Railway Group began construction on the new line for the trains in 2014, and they'll start ferrying commuters in 2027.
- The cost of the endeavor will be $50.5 billion.
Commuting can be the worst. Commuting on a maglev bullet train, known in Japan as shinkansen, that can reach speeds of 375 mph? Well that's definitely better. And a train that can do that is coming to carry passengers between Tokyo and Nagoya, Japan, starting only seven years from now.
The shinkansen train uses superconducting maglev (short for magnetic levitation) to achieve these incredible speeds. As the train leaves the station, it's rolling on wheels. But as it speeds up, the wheels retract, and the power of magnets allows the vehicle to hover four inches above the ground.
The superfast train headed into production is the Japan Railway Group's Series L0 maglev train, which hit a record-setting 375 mph in 2015. It will first cover the 178-mile route between Tokyo and Nagoya. A route to Osaka, nearly 100 miles farther, will be completed in 2037.
Adding the train to the company's existing network, which is known as the Linear Project, won't be cheap. In addition to the actual vehicle, the group will have to build a new route between Tokyo and Nagoya, of which 87 percent will be underground due to seismic activity in the area. Just that section will cost $50.5 billion and take seven years to complete. When done, the train will travel between the two cities in just 40 minutes, cruising at a comfortable 311 mph.
That's a bit short of the blistering 375-mph top speed the train is capable of achieving. But if you're cruising four inches above the ground at more than 300 miles an hour, you might not want your train to be running at 10/10.


Gary and Mary Langula are exhausted.
They’re tired of the slow sales. Tired of the competition from the big-box stores. Tired of their aches and pains. Tired of the mounting bills. Tired of Dakota County breathing down their necks asking them to sell.
And so the couple is closing Langula’s Hardware, a third-generation business that for 96 years has helped West St. Paul residents build, repair and outfit their homes.
The South Robert Street store, believed to be the oldest family-owned business in West St. Paul, will close after an everything-must-go sale, which begins Thursday, and a purchase agreement is settled with the county.
“It’s a sad situation,” Mary Langula, 64, said. “But we knew that someday it was going to happen.”
The Langulas began paring down their inventory last year after sales sagged from the recession and customers fled to six big national chain stores within two miles.
Last year, after increased demands from Toro, Gary Langula, 64, said, they stopped selling snow blowers and lawn-mowers, a part of the business that was its bread and butter for many years.
“I’m half of what I was last year as far as gross profit goes, and last year was half of what it was the year before,” Gary said. “So the heck with it.”
The store’s last regular day was Friday. The still-profitable small-engine repair shop will accept service orders until a deal is finalized with the county’s Community Development Agency, which wants to buy the 4,000-square-foot store as it redevelops the block it is located on.
The store’s door and windows are now covered with neon pink and green signs that announce the liquidation sale that will clear nearly everything — from hammers to shelving.
“We like to think of it as our retirement sale,” Mary said.
HISTORY IN THE WALLS
On Monday morning, the business’ official mascot — a black cat named Lucky — lounged at the front of the store. The cat sneaked in one day 10 years ago, Gary said, had a litter in the basement and never left.
Nearby, hanging on a pillar, are portraits of Gary’s grandparents — Emil and Freda Langula — who founded the neighborhood institution in 1914. A framed picture of Gary’s parents — Ernie and Rose Langula — is below.
Physical remnants of the business’ past can be seen throughout the building, which went through two expansions over the years.
The original entrance is outlined in the floor near Mary’s huge hibiscus plants.
When Gary goes to the engine repair shop in back, he can see the 2-by-4s in the cement floor — a reminder of his grandfather’s horse stalls that once filled the space.
Customers push their broken-down snow blowers and lawnmowers through wooden carriage doors.
Like any old-fashioned hardware store worth its salt, Langula’s used to sell hockey skates and equipment. A small hole in a hallway wall served as a spot to do surveillance on kids wanting a five-finger discount.
“One day, my dad used this hole to catch one young boy who tried to steal two left-footed skates,” Gary said.
Like his dad, Gary grew up in the upstairs apartment. He was expected to work in the store after school, stocking shelves or whatever else was asked of him.
“There were no extra-curricular activities after school for me,” he said.
He enjoyed tinkering with engines and became a self-taught mechanic. He remembers the day his father became impressed after seeing his son swap out a snowblower transmission.
“Dad was standing there behind me and didn’t say anything,” he said. “But I know that he was watching.”
He said his dad, who died in 2004, was a “great schmoozer.”
“Dad knew how to handle customers but didn’t know beans about mechanics,” he said.
Despite what would seem to be his predetermined fate, Gary didn’t know what he was going to do with his life until a few years after graduating from Sibley High School in 1964.
“My dad comes up to me one day and says, ‘Do you want the store?’ And I said, ‘I guess so.’ He says, ‘OK, we’re going to remodel then. If you didn’t want the store, I was going to sell it.’ ”
If a shopper can’t find a certain size bolt or paint color on South Robert Street, it likely doesn’t exist.
A Lowe’s opened in 2007 at the edge of town, smack dab between a Menards and a Home Depot. Suburban Ace Hardware is six blocks south of Langula’s.
To add to the big-box glut, there’s also Target, Walmart and Kmart along South Robert.
After Menards expanded about four years ago, Langula said, “My business started going in the tank.”
But he insists he’s not bitter with customers who chose the national chain stores.
“Let’s put it this way: If Joe Blow of West St. Paul or South St. Paul didn’t want the box stores, they wouldn’t be there,” he said. “That’s OK. This is what they want. I don’t care anymore. I’m through crying.”
West St. Paul City Council Member Ed Iago, who grew up four blocks from Langula’s, recalled Monday how his dad would hand him a buck and a bolt and tell him to ride his bike to the store and get two more.
“It was the typical old-fashioned hardware store where they’d not only have what you wanted, but they’d tell you how to use it,” he said. “And if you took a problem down there, they’d tell you how to solve it.”
PRESSURE TO SELL
The Langulas knew they were in the county’s cross hairs.
They’ve seen the Community Development Agency gobble up four other properties north of them, including a longtime barbershop in 2009 and a tattoo parlor earlier this year. Officials have said they hope to entice a developer to buy the land and rebuild.
“We knew the county was getting to us,” Gary said.
Several offers from the county over the past few months came up short, he said.
“They kept telling me they want dirt and not the building,” he said.
Two weeks ago, the Langulas accepted the latest offer. When asked if it’s fair, Gary said: “I spent my whole life here. When dad died, the building was appraised at $750,000 and the market value has dropped drastically because of the economy. But the taxes haven’t dropped. Is that fair?”
Sara Swenson, the development agency’s assistant director of administration, said Monday the agency’s board will review a request to buy the Langulas’ property at its Dec. 14 meeting. Neither Swenson nor Langula would disclose the price.
Health problems have slowed the couple in recent years.
In February, Gary had a total knee replacement. Surgery on his right knee is next.
In 1968, a month after the couple married, Mary was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, which caused partial blindness in her right eye and still gives her balance problems. A wooden cane helps her get around the store just fine.
But two years ago, she fell down a flight of stairs at their home, which is across the alley from the store. Two rotator cuff surgeries followed.
“We’re surviving,” Mary said. “We’ve just been taking it one day at a time in the store.”
After the store’s closing, and after he recovers from his second knee surgery, Gary would like to keep tinkering with small engines, operating out of his garage for his most loyal customers.
“It’s still in my blood,” he said.


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The Divine Comedy is an epic poem written by Dante Alighieri between 1308 and his death in 1321 and is divided into three parts: Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso. (Hell, Purgatory, Paradise) It’s widely considered the preeminent work of Italian literature and is seen as one of the greatest works of world literature. The poem’s imaginative and allegorical vision of the afterlife is a culmination of the medieval world-view as it had developed in the Western Church. These volumes include many illustrations.
The first part of Dante's Divine Comedy (translated by Henry Francis Cary), the "Inferno" (or "Hell") begins on the night before Good Friday in the year 1300, "halfway along our life's path". Dante is thirty-five years old, half of the biblical life expectancy of 70, lost in a dark wood, assailed by beasts he cannot evade, and unable to find the straight way to salvation. Conscious that he is ruining himself and that h…Read More »
The second volume of the Divine Comedy presents the Purgatory. Continuing the story of the poet's journey through the medieval Other World under the guidance of the Roman poet Virgil, the Purgatory culminates in the regaining of the Garden of Eden and the reunion there with the poet's long-lost love Beatrice.
The final volume of Dante's, Divine Comedy; Paradise. Having plunged to the uttermost depths of Hell and climbed the Mount of Purgatory, Dante ascends to Heaven, continuing his soul's search for God, guided by his beloved Beatrice. As he progresses through the spheres of Paradise he grows in understanding, until he finally experiences divine love in the radiant presence of the deity. Examining eternal questions of fait…Read More »


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October marks multiple awareness months all over the globe. Here on campus, we host awareness months events and activities for LGBTQ+ History Month, Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Disability Awareness Month. You can check out the University Events Calendar to stay up-to-date on all the activities, but here are just a few to get started:
LGBTQ+ History Month and 20th Anniversary Kickoff Celebration
Not only is the LGBTQ Resource Center hosting a calendar of events for LGBTQ+ History Month, it’s also the 20th anniversary of the center! Check out the kickoff celebration on Friday, Oct. 1, 6-7:30 p.m. in Schine 304.
Access Mentoring Program
All disabled undergraduate students are welcomed to join the Disability Cultural Center’s Access Mentoring Program. The program connects disabled students with disabled peer and staff mentors. In addition to having a person to chat about acclimating to campus, group discussions are held every Monday to connect with even more disabled campus members. Interested students should email Jennith Lucas at email@example.com or Kate Jean Corbett Pollack at firstname.lastname@example.org.
Queer and Trans Solidarity List
Each year, the LGBTQ Resource Center invites students, faculty and staff to sign on to the Queer and Trans Solidarity List, pledging to support those who identify within lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, intersex and asexual (LGBTQIA+) communities at Syracuse University and SUNY ESF. The deadline to take the pledge and add your name to the list is Tuesday, Oct. 5.
Tie-Dye and Chalk the Quad
Join the LGBTQ Resource Center and Pride Union to tie-dye some t-shirts and chalk the Quad on Sunday, Oct. 10.
Wellness Leadership Institute
As part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Wellness Leadership Institute is offering two workshops, one focused on Title IX and another focused on supporting a friend impacted by sexual or relationship violence.
National Wear Purple Day
On Thursday, Oct. 21, communities will wear purple to show solidarity with those impacted by interpersonal violence. Wear purple and tag @BeWellSU and #SUGoesPurple on social media to show your support and how you will work to end interpersonal violence.
And don’t forget, Latinx Hispanic Heritage Month continues to Oct. 15. The LGBTQ+ Resource Center and Multicultural Affairs will host a joint event featuring poets Ariana Brown and Alan Pelaez Lopez for the Latinx Hispanic Heritage Month and Third Annual LGBTQ+ History Month Potash Keynote on Thursday, Oct. 14.


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The incoming boss of waste management firm Biffa is planning to invest more in plastic recycling to cash in on a backlash against the impact of discarded packaging on the world's oceans.
Biffa already recycles 780m plastic milk bottles per year. But finance boss Michael Topham, who is set to take over from Ian Wakelin as chief executive, said it planned to expand into recycling PET, which is used to make soft drinks bottles.
He said: "We think we’re well placed... with all the public sentiment around plastic it's only going to intensify."
Mr Topham was speaking after Biffa revealed it was back in the black, posting pre-tax profits of £38.3m for the year to March 30. That was up up from a loss...
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Michigan State vs. Rutgers Prediction, Betting Pick, and Latest Odds
Spread: Michigan State - 5
Game time: Saturday, 12 p.m. ET
Where to watch: Big 10 Network
Michigan State vs. Rutgers - Out of the Tunnel
This is what ugly looked like in 2020 at Michigan State: losses by 42 points to Iowa, 40 points to Ohio State, 24 points to Indiana, and 15 to Penn State.
Fast forward to 2021, and Mel Tucker’s second season as coach at Michigan State has rolled into the second week of October without a loss.
The Spartans are unbeaten, but more than that, they’re smart, tough and playing with a purpose. They’re everything Tucker has been preaching since Day 1, when he walked into East Lansing and realized the enormity of the turnaround.
He started weeding out those who didn’t want to work, and zeroed in on recruiting – both high schools and the transfer portal. Both have been significant in the quick turnaround.
It’s a mirror plan for Greg Schiano at Rutgers, only Schiano has been through the process once before in Piscataway. He pulled Rutgers from the depths of college football nearly two decades ago, and did so by keeping elite New Jersey high school players home.
It took Schiano years to see the return on investment then, but it’s a much quicker turnaround now. The transfer portal has allowed coaches who know how to use it and understand roster management, to thrive in this new era of player procurement.
When Michigan State has the ball
One thing Tucker realized when he arrived at MSU last year: the program wasn’t physical or tough enough. Tucker searched the portal for a tailback who could bring that intensity to the offense.
He found a jewel tucked away and overlooked for two years at Wake Forest, and now Kenneth Walker III is the nation’s leading rusher.
The Spartans want to run the ball to set up play action passes from QB Payton Thorne. It has worked beautifully over the first five games of the season.
Walker has 680 yards rushing (6.8 yards per carry) and x TDs, and Thorne has been nearly flawless with the benefit of a strong run game forcing defenses to use safeties in run support. Thorne has completed 64 percent of his passes, and has 11 TDs and only 1 INT.
The Spartans have found a dynamic threat at wideout in Jayden Reed. He’s averaging 23.1 yards pe catch, and has scored eight touchdowns (six receiving, one rushing, one kickoff return). Rutgers had a top 10 defense in the nation, and was top 10 against the run, until Ohio State scored 52 on the Scarlet Knights last week, including 208 yards rushing.
The plan won’t change for MSU: run with power, set up play action.
When Rutgers has the ball
Remember the idea of the mirror plan between MSU and Rutgers? It extends to offense – where Rutgers, too, wants to run the ball to set up play action.
The big difference: the Rutgers offense is run through dual-threat QB Noah Vedral. TB Isaiah Pacheco and Vedral work the zone-read option, the primary function of the offense, and throw off it on play action.
Pacheco is a grinder, a surprisingly tough runner who can push the pile and get hard yards. Vedral isn’t a dynamic runner, but he’s a willing runner and a threat if he keeps on the option.
The difference between the two offenses is Rutgers isn’t as efficient in the passing game. While Vedral completes a high percentage of his passes (66.7), they’re mostly safe, short routes and very rarely second-level throws. There’s a reason he’s averaging only 6.6 yards per attempt.
Rutgers is 102nd in the nation in total offense (350.2 ypg.) and wants to dictate tempo and control the game with stout run defense and an offense that can take advantage of field position – and not be reckless with the ball.
Rutgers had just one turnover in its first four games, and three last week against Ohio State (all Vedral interceptions) – and that contributed to an ugly 52-13 loss.
Michigan State is tied for fourth in the nation with 18 sacks and will force Vedral into quick decisions.
Michigan State vs. Rutgers Prediction - The bottom line
They both want a physical game, and both want to impose their will with a strong running game. Rutgers needs turnovers early to throw doubt into Michigan State’s big-play ability on offense.
The Scarlet Knights keep it close early, but Michigan State pulls away in the second half and covers.
The score: Michigan State, 30-17
Michigan State vs. Rutgers Pick: Michigan State -5 @ -110


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I post a weekly diary of historical notes, arts & science items, foreign news (often receiving little notice in the US) and whimsical pieces from the outside world that I often feature in "Cheers & Jeers". For example .....
DIRECT DESCENDANTS? - clergyman and abolitionist Henry Ward Beecher and Comedy Central host Jon Stewart.
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ART NOTES - an exhibit of Dutch painters entitled Masterpiece in Focus is at the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa through January 5th.
MUSIC NOTES - a Chicago Tribune music critic wonders if the recording of live albums - once a cornerstone of many a performer's career, as well as a way for newcomers to discover their music - has become a non-event today?
BRAIN TEASER - try this Quiz of the Week's News from the BBC.
THURSDAY's CHILD is Mario the Cat - who survived 79 days trapped in a deserted home in Mégantic, Québec (after that horrific train-derailment fire destroyed much of the town) ... but appears to be recovering nicely.
LAST NIGHT yours truly hosted the Top Comments diary with a look at the life of the cabaret/jazz singer Susannah McCorkle - and her tragic death as a result of mental illness.
TELEVISION NOTES - next month, public TV will have a new documentary on the life and times of Jimi Hendrix - whose estate has released many, many more of his works after his death than during his life.
MOTHER-DAUGHTER? - conservative pundit Peggy Noonan and Marketplace radio fill-in host Lizzie O’Leary.
JOURNALISM NOTES - journalist Ken Auletta has a comprehensive look at the success that Britain's Guardian newspaper has had in this new century.
PHOTOGRAPHY NOTES - a young architect risked arrest when he began photographing life in his hometown of Bucharest, Romania under the communist dictator Nicolae Ceausescu.
FRIDAY's CHILD is Stacks the Cat - who fulfilled her task of ridding the Litchfield, Illinois Public Library of mice ... and is now the library mascot.
....... and for a song of the week .......................................................... regular readers know that I avoid profiles of superstar performers - what can I tell people about them that they don't know already? When I do go there, it's usually about a side aspect - say, a Mick Jagger solo album, or James Brown's legendary Boston concert, or Elton John's lyricist, etc.
And that's what I'll do with someone yet-again in the news, more than ten years after his death: focus only on the later career of Johnny Cash - after his final album releases three years ago.
F. Scott Fitzgerald once declared "There are no second acts in American lives" - but to me, Johnny Cash had as many as four acts in his. The first part (recounted in the Walk the Line film) went up to his marriage to June Carter, then (2) the late 60's into the 70's were super-stardom (Folsom Prison, his TV show, meeting President Nixon).
This was followed by (3) a slow time selling records in the 1980's, as country music tastes were changing (with the exception of his time in The Highwaymen band). Cash's long association with Columbia Records came to an end in the late 1980's.
He signed with Mercury Records in 1987, but he had no better luck. As he told Fresh Air's Terry Gross he had become 'disgusted' with their efforts - and while he could still sell concert tickets, he wondered what the future would hold in recording?
A revitalized future came (4) in the (improbable) form of producer Rick Rubin (photo right, below) - best known as a rap and heavy metal producer - who told Cash in 1993 he wanted to sign him to his American Recordings label. A partly skeptical Cash asked "What can you do to sell my records that others haven't done?" - and was delighted to hear Rubin say, "Let's just record you singing what you really want to - and we'll worry about sales later".
The six albums the two men recorded - the last of which was released in 2010 - not only rescued Cash from merely being a performer on the legacy concert tour, it introduced his music to a new generation of young people, which he told Terry Gross he was thrilled to see. Here are those recordings, with some notes and highlights:
Unchained - from 1996: features Johnny backed up by Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers. Songs include "Spiritual" by Charlie Haden's son Josh, Cash's "Mean Eyed Cat" and the Geoff Mack song I've Been Everywhere that Hank Snow first made famous.
Solitary Man - from 2000: features Johnny backed-up by several guest performers (such as Tom Petty and Merle Haggard) and tunes such as One by U2, plus Tom Petty's I Won't Back Down as well as Cash's own "I'm Leaving Now".
The Man Comes Around - from 2002: sees Johnny backed-up by guest performers (such as Fiona Apple, Don Henley and Marty Stuart). It contains cover versions of Bridge Over Troubled Water and the WW-II classic We'll Meet Again plus Cash's own title track.
A Hundred Highways - from 2006, released three years after Johnny's death - was the first posthumous release of new material. By 2002, Cash was in failing health - Rick Rubin said they had to record when Johnny was up to it, and stop when he wasn't. It contains mostly covers: If You Could Read My Mind plus Hank Williams' "On the Evening Train".
And finally the last album Ain't No Grave concludes the series with some more simple recordings. Covers include Bob Nolan's classic Cool Water plus Tom Paxton's "Can't Help But Wonder Where I'm Bound" as well as Sheryl Crow's Redemption Day - for which Johnny called her for insight into the lyrics - to his last original song "I Corinthians 15:55" - and the album concludes with Aloha Oe - the traditional Hawaiian tune.
In 2007 his home in Hendersonville, Tennessee burned to the ground. Later, a man from Georgia won a prize for making the the 10 billionth download from the iTunes music service - and thrilled the Cash family by choosing one of Johnny's tunes. Fans have long sought the re-release of his virtually unknown 1964 album Bitter Tears - a protest album that lamented our nation's mistreatment of Native Americans.
Now, in 2013 - a full ten years after his death - his hometown of Dyess, Arkansas hopes to convert his childhood home into a "socially responsible Graceland". And next month, he will be inducted into the Memphis Music Hall of Fame along with blues guitarist Albert King and several others. It would seem that the last chapter of the Johnny Cash story - though he isn't around to see it - has yet to be written.
While my favorite of his songs (by far) remains his 1970 single What is Truth? - of all of his American Recordings, it is a hard-hearted person who can listen to his 2002 version of the Nine Inch Nails song Hurt and not be moved.
The needle tears a hole
The old familiar sting
Try to kill it all away
But I remember everything
You could have it all
My empire of dirt
I will let you down
I will make you hurt
What have I become?
My sweetest friend
Everyone I know
Goes away in the end
If I could start again
A million miles away
I would keep myself
I would find a way


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Chiefs Council chairperson Paramount Kyungu has advised people to desist from killing people or destroying property of people suspected to be blood suckers.
The country has in the past days experienced unprecedented attacks on people blamed to be blood suckers, people who allegedly kill other people by sucking their blood for witchcraft purposes.
The powerful Ngonde chief said he will soon be calling for a meeting of chiefs in the country over the matter.
“I have just received this information that there are killings and damage of property over the blood sucking issue. I will be calling for a meeting of chiefs to chart the way forward,” said chief Kyungu.
In Mchinji, villagers burnt to ashes a vehicle which Council officials were using to collect data on a food security project.
Just on Sunday, some villagers in Dowa burnt to ashes a minibus whose owners were suspected to be blood suckers.
In Karonga, irate villagers vandalized a police station after accusing the police of shielding suspected blood suckers.
Chief Kyungu said there was need for urgent action to address the situation before it gets out hand.
“There is great need for massive civic education and sensitisation of the people on the matter,” he said.
Police are yet to effect arrests on the matter but warned people against taking the law into their own hands, stressing that once found, the police will not spare them.
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Boutross begins 2024 with electrifying “Intro Freestyle”
Boutross Mwebia Munene, the illustrious Kenyan rapper and entrepreneur, kicks off the new year in style with the release of his latest track, “Intro Freestyle.” Renowned for his lyrical prowess and musical versatility, Boutross takes listeners on a captivating journey through his life, seamlessly blending smooth bars with a confident delivery.
In this latest release, Boutross reflects on his remarkable journey from humble beginnings to rap stardom, celebrating achievements, expressing gratitude to fans and addressing his critics head-on. The track not only showcases his mastery of the art but also serves as a testament to his resilience and determination in the face of adversity.
Beyond his undeniable talent in the rap game, Boutross has established himself as a savvy entrepreneur. As a co-owner of ADF Music, an independent record label, he plays a pivotal role in nurturing and promoting a talented group of rappers collectively known as the AD Family.
Boutross’s musical journey traces back to his early days, discovering his passion for rap at the age of 12. He first graced local talent shows in Nairobi, captivating audiences both at school and in his Highrise Estate neighbourhood. Over the years, he has honed his skills, developing a unique style that has garnered recognition and respect within the vibrant Kenyan rap scene.


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Ortega Adobe Open House
Sun. Sept. 9, 2-4 pm
Visit and learn about this historical landmark, including its colorful past. The Ortega Adobe is the original site of the famous Ortega Chili. No RSVP required for this free community event!
Sponsored by Poinsettia Parlor #2318, Native Daughters of the Golden West and City of Ventura Parks, Recreation & Community Partnerships.
Introduction & History The Ortega Adobe is an architectural example of smaller adobe homes that once lined Main Street in sharp contrast to the residences of wealthy landowners nearby. It was within this adobe that Emilio Ortega first began fire-roasting chiles, believed to be the first commercial food operation of its kind in California.
Interpretive Panels at the Ortega Adobe
In July of 2015 new interpretive panels (PDF) were placed inside the Ortega Adobe that give visitors the history of the adobe and it's residents.
Emilio Carlos Ortega, the eleventh child of Emigdio and Aria Conception Jacinta, became the founder of the Ortega Chili Company. He was the first person in California to make Spanish Chili Sauce and he made it right there at the Ortega Adobe, in his mother's kitchen. That happened in 1897. After great success Emilio Carlos moved his business to Los Angeles into bigger quarters.
This Chili Sauce is still available in markets today. Visit the Ortega Products website for more history. The adobe remained in the Ortega Family until 1905 when Chinaman Ung Hing bought it. Later, in 1921, it became City property. Over many years and at different times, it was used as a boardinghouse, restaurant, office building (police department, Shell Oil Co.), and meeting place for the Ventura Boys and Girls Club. By 1969 the Ortega Adobe was ripe for demolishing but this was prevented by a group of volunteers who, with the help of the City of Ventura Department of Parks, Recreation & Community Partnerships, were able to finally restore and refurbish it in the 1970s. Ever since, the good ladies of the Daughters of the Golden West keep it clean and in good condition for the general public to enjoy.
What is the connection to the Olivas Adobe, you ask? Well - two portraits of Ortega family members are hanging in our sewing room. One shows José Maria de Ortega, one of the brothers of Emilio Carlos, and the other shows their mother, Maria Conception Jacinta Dominguez Ortega, wife of Emigdio, the builder of the Ortega Adobe. This then closes the circle.

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This endangered species has a wingspan up to 9 feet. These 2 were hanging around the Vermilion Cliffs National Monument and the Navajo Bridge at Lees Ferry, Arizona.
What do an Elephant Seal, a California Condor and a Zebra have in common? A Zebra?
They were all photographed last week along California’s Central Coast. I was thrilled to see the Condors as they hovered along the steep cliffs just south of Big Sur. The Zebras were grazing at Hearst Ranch near San Simeon and the Elephant Seals were chillin just a bit north of San Simeon. Reblogged from a…
Wild, Wild, Wildlife at YNP
The wildlife at Yellowstone National Park is as good as it gets in our national parks. The shots below were taken in a span of just one year including winter. Probably why I voted YNP as the best national park. …
Some marine birds spotted along California’s Pacific Ocean Coast.
The Heckle and Jeckle of Condors
A few months ago I captured the massive California Condors in flight in the post . This month I caught them relaxing, barely budging. They knew they were being photographed. Looks like #4 has a keen interest in the other one. These birds are about 4 feet in length so they stand pretty tall. …


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“I want to know Christ”
A Blessed and Prosperous 2023 to all of you!!!
“Beloved, I pray that in all respects, you may prosper and be in good health, just as your soul prospers.” (3John 2)
The word ‘prosper’ is made up of two Greek words ‘eu’ meaning good, and ‘hodos’ meaning a journey down a particular road. In other words, “may you have a good journey!” For the soul to prosper, one would have to journey into that which enriches the soul. Psalm 104 begins, “Bless the LORD, my soul! LORD my God, You are very great…” The soul is blessed by meditating on and discovering the glory and majesty of God. I am greatly encouraged this year by the number of people who have decided for 2023 to… I quote, “know Jesus more”. As a pastor, it is like music to my ears; but just imagine what Jesus feels when He hears His followers say, “I want to know you more.” He says, “if you seek me, I will let myself be found” and “I will reward you for diligently seeking me” (Jer. 29:12-14; Heb. 11:6). Spending time getting to know Jesus is the most rewarding endeavor anyone can pursue! It was the apostle Paul’s heart cry (Phil 3:8-14).
When Paul entered a town to preach Christ and make Him known to those who had not heard, he went straight to the synagogue, and declared the Word of God – he opened the Old Testament scriptures and declared Jesus as Christ, King and Lord. For Paul and the other apostles, Jesus was the living Word of God! John writes, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God” (John 1:1). In the book of Revelation, John sees the conquering Jesus, and describes Him like this: “He is clothed with a robe dipped in blood, and His name is called The Word of God.” It goes without saying that if we really want to know Jesus more, we should spend time studying the word of God – reading it, meditating on it, asking Holy Spirit to reveal Jesus to us. Why would we endeavor to pursue such a task? Because as a follower of Jesus, a Christian, our life’s mission is to know Him and become like Him…to be conformed to His image – it is our destiny (Rom. 8:29).
Jesus said to His harassing opponents, “You examine the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; and it is those very Scriptures that testify about Me” (John 5:39). It is possible to study the word, and not discover Jesus. Friends, to know Jesus more, there has to be an intentional ‘seeking to know Him.’ When we approach the Word of God with that intent, and invite Holy Spirit to reveal Jesus to us, the Spirit of truth will reveal the truth about Jesus to us (John 16:13-14). When we really know Jesus, then our life is characterized by obedience to Him. You can’t obey someone you don’t know – unless they force you. But to obey out of mutual love creates a wonderful relationship. Listen to the words of John: “By this we know that we have come to know Him, if we keep His commandments. The one who says, “I have come to know Him,” and does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him; but whoever follows His word, in him the love of God has truly been perfected” (1John 2:3-5).
This year I have decided I want to know Jesus more! I am pursuing to really discover Him by starting with the book of Isaiah, Yeshayahu (means salvation of Yahweh), has the same name as Jesus (Yeshua, means Yahweh saves). The book of Isaiah opens with a list of the sins of God’s people and a call to, “hear the word of the Lord…give ear to the instruction of our God” (Isa. 1:10). He says, “My people go into exile for their lack of knowledge” (Isa. 5:13), and “they have rejected the law of the Lord of Hosts, and despised the word of the Holy One of Israel” (Isa. 5:24). The church, the called out ones, who are God’s people are accused of neglecting the word of God, and as a result, they do not know their God and what He requires of them. As a result, the love relationship is broken, for in the words of Jesus, “if you love me, you will obey my commandments” (John 14:15). The fruit of a true love relationship with Jesus, and really knowing Him, is obedience. I believe the reason someone does not intentionally spend time reading the word to know Jesus, is because they really don’t want to know Him, nor obey Him as Lord. Those saints I know who really love Jesus, are always in His word, because they want to know Him and do what He says.
Friends, 2023 is supposed to be a difficult year in many respects, according to analysts. But it can be the best year ever for the follower of Jesus who desires to know Him more and obey Him in love. I am believing, like Isaiah for a people who say, “Come, let’s go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob; So that He may teach us about His ways, and that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go out from Zion, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem (Isa. 2:3). There is a movement of people who desire to know Jesus, follow Him wholeheartedly, and fulfill His calling for their lives. There is a growing desire in many to know Jesus and make Him known. I am greatly encouraged!
I want to encourage all of us to pursue Jesus with our whole heart; to know Him more and what He requires of us! I believe the world is setting up for the best year ever for the church of Jesus Christ to be the light of the world that points people in great darkness to the Hope of the world, even Jesus! “Come, house of Jacob, and let us walk in the light of the Lord” (Isa. 2:5). May you prosper; that is, have a good journey getting to know Jesus more, and may you experience your best, most fruitful year ever, for our King and His Kingdom!
Blessings in Christ!
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Lil B made an appearance on CNN Radio where he discussed his controversial “Im Gay” album title which was announced by himself during his performance at Coachella this year as well as other numerous topics. He also had a few words for Rhymefest during this interview as well.
On His Album Title: It was something that was going through my mind for a while. I feel like I’m man of the people: meeting people, respecting people and accepting people. I hope that I can turn some of my fans that might be homophobic or supporters that might be homophobic and say, “You know what, we’re all one people. This is love.” It’s just respect, and I did that to bring people together and bring more love and to spark the minds of people and not let words and judgments and stereotypes stop you from loving
Comments on Rhymefest: I’m going to say, who is Rhymefest? So he needs to work on promoting and marketing himself, because I don’t know him. But what I feel about his comment is that it’s true, I needed a father figure in my life, but I’m not complaining about that. What do you mean, I need that? Tell Rhymefest I’m very happy. Tell Rhymefest I actually wake up and I’m happy, and I’m positive and I love people. Ask Rhymefest, does he feel the same way?

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CHILDREN'S WRITING CONTEST - Thank you, young writers! We are so pleased with the submissions we received and winners in each category have been contacted.
Watch our Facebook page for exciting news - coming soon!
APRIL POETRY CHALLENGE ANTHOLOGIES - Wow! The WFSC will be publishing 2 poetry anthologies, The Great Escape - 2020 and When Life Changes - 2021. We are in the process of collecting submissions from our participating members. The books will be launched at this year's Words in the Park ONLINE. Watch our web site for details.
Sat., Nov. 23 | Location is TBD
Saturday Writing Prompt
Create a short story or poem
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Nov. 23, 2019, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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Use the image to create a short story or poem. Have fun with it! Who lives here? What is the history of the house? Why is it white?


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"Everyone says that it's such a blur after it happens," Neil told People, of becoming parents to Harper Grace and Gideon Scott, born October 12 via surrogate. "I find myself constantly just trying to wrap my mind around it."
David, Neil's 35-year-old longtime love, said that holding their newborns in the delivery room was "just absolute joy."
"Harper has been fussy but Gideon is the easiest baby in the world," David told the mag. "They're just now starting to recognize us and smile."
The happy family recently moved into "more kid-friendly" digs in the Hollywood Hills, furnishing the twins' new nursery with an "old-school Disney theme park" look, according to the mag.
"I just love the way [the twins] smell. And we can use them as an excuse to get out of almost anything," Neil added, jokingly. "That's cleared the calendar in a good way."
As previously reported on AccessHollywood.com, the "How I Met Your Mother" star announced the babies' arrival in October via Tweet, writing, "Babies!! On 10/12, Gideon Scott and Harper Grace entered the Burtka-Harris fold."
"All of us are happy, healthy, tired," the Emmy winner continued in his Tweet. "And a little pukey."
In August, Neil first announced that he and David were expecting twins through Twitter.
"So, get this: David and I are expecting twins this fall," Neil Tweeted at the time. "We're super excited/nervous/thrilled. Hoping the press can respect our privacy…"
David has experience with twins; he helped to raise twins from a relationship with a previous boyfriend, although he wasn't a primary parent to them.
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The exchange rate has been a subject of political and market acrimony in Nigeria. For an oil-dependent economy with a high marginal propensity to import (approximately 70%) and where smuggling is still paramount
The Bond Market opened the week on a muted note, with some flows witnessed on some short- to mid-dated maturities. Spreads compressed as offers improved across the benchmark bond curve, leaving average yields relatively unchanged at 14.68%.
Home price growth in Amsterdam, Berlin, Dublin and Madrid is expected to cool this year and next after several years of rapid growth across Europe, Fitch Ratings says in a new report. Price drops are expected in London and Stockholm while prices in Paris will be in line with 2018 growth.
Nigeria’s Equities Market closed the month of May 2019 in the green zone as NSEASI halts downwards movement to close positive by +6.55% as against -6.06% loss recorded in the month of April 2019 while the NASD USI closed in red with -1.26% loss recorded at the end of the month under review as against +0.06% gain in April 2019.
The now famous Hong Kong virtual banking licenses have been a bit of a mixed bag for the region, but nevertheless, it’s gotten a lot of attention. To date, four licensees will be ready to go to market before the year closes.