The long-awaited first flight of Boeing’s 777X will be delayed further thanks to problems with the aircraft’s GE9X engines. A pair of the engines were installed on the airframe and started on May 29th, but during the test, “an engine gave us a signal about its health. We had an anomaly in the compressor and we halted the run,” GE’s Ted Ingling told Aviation Week in an interview.
That Normandy as a hallowed place and D-Day as a seminal event live on in the memories of so many is due in part because so many of those eyes—of mothers, fathers, sons, brothers, sisters and wives—knew what lay ahead. In today's blog, we recall how the home front learned of the invasion.
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Thinking inside the boxApril 30, 2013
In my limited experience with home improvement, I’ve discovered something along the way: I have no major passion or talent when it comes to outdoor projects. In fact, I recently glanced at this post from June 2012, and the to-do list for our backyard is still exactly the same as it was back then.
Create a boxed-in garden
- Remove current patio paver bricks
- Create larger patio in middle of yard
- Fill in patchy grass
- Brainstorm a landscaping plan for exterior of yard
A larger patio in the middle of the yard? That sounds lovely and glamorous and like A LOT OF WORK.
Thankfully, Jamie isn’t quite as averse to outdoor projects as me. He knocked out the garden on the above to-do list, and this year he made it even better.
We decided to go for a raised bed because the vegetables struggled in last year’s garden. Not only does the raised bed help with the quality of soil, but it also adds an additional 8 inches to the garden height, which means that the plants will get much more sunlight. Yay sun!
The garden measures 3×10 feet, and took about two days to complete. Supplies included cedar wood from Home Depot’s lumber section and two car trips’ worth of dirt. It’s no wonder why I’m not into outdoor projects!
It’s always fun when J is working on a home project, because he’ll take photos and text me updates as he makes progress. There’s nothing quite as exciting as getting a garden update pic in between meetings. Seriously.
We (and by “we,” I mean my darling husband) planted basil, tomatos, cherry tomatos, cucumber, strawberries, rosemary, onions, jalapeno peppers and arugula. We initially had a problem with birds eating all the leaves, so Jamie added some bird netting. The netting isn’t my favorite looks-wise, but it seems to do the trick. (You can see it peeking out from behind the garden in these photos.)
The garden is only a few weeks old, but it seems to be promising so far. We have some rainy days ahead, so things are looking up! I’ll try to share a few updates on how it comes along throughout the summer.
As for the rest of the yard, it’s pretty much the same. And I still love it. Although it’s tiny and we’re close to a big intersection, the space is a lovely refuge from the city.
Who knows? Maybe one day I’ll get my act together and start working on that patio.
p.s. I celebrated my birthday last week, and it was truly delightful. Thank you to everyone who was part of it. I’ll post details from the party soon!

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Historic ‘Indian Bathtubs’
A natural phenomenon, known by many monikers such as “Big Medicine,” “Healing Waters,” “Magic Waters,” “Medicinal Water” or “Hobo Pool” is probably responsible for the location of Saratoga.
Hot mineral water comes to the surface in the valley through fissures at the peak of a geological formation resulting from the upheaval of a rock ledge. There are a number of these springs located throughout town, including at the Saratoga Hot Springs Resort in the North Platte River, which runs through town, and on the west side of the river at the present Hobo Pool, which is owned by the Town of Saratoga.
Many legends link Indians to hot springs. The Indians believed in the supernatural powers of the waters. They believed by bathing in the mineral waters they would regain health and long life, and sometimes, warriors did so believing that the first to bathe would be the most enduring fighter.
The earliest settlers in the Upper North Platte River Valley refer to the hot springs as the “Indian Bathtubs.”
Professor WH Reed, who came in 1868 to study and gather specimens, has told the most believable stories about the springs. He traveled throughout the state and often came to Saratoga.
He said, “The hot springs at this place used to be very popular with the Indians. They would resort to this valley by the thousands. This was neutral ground for every Indian tribe, for they all wished to bathe in the waters and be healed. No matter how much they might war outside of its boundaries, here they would fraternize, bathe and be healed. All roads led to these hot springs, and there were deeply worn trails made by the dragging of teepee poles. The waters were ‘Big Medicine.’”
Reed also said when the emigrants came through the area in about 1847, they brought smallpox to the Indians, who then came to the hot springs for treatment. Some research indicates it may have been cholera rather than smallpox. In any event, treatment consisted of sweating each patient in the hot water, listed as between 118 and 128 degrees, then plunging him into the cold waters, about 40 degrees, of the nearby river.
The result was nearly always fatal. Old hunters have said the treatment of many other Indian diseases was the same. The Indians decided a bad spirit had gotten into the waters and was killing all who bathed in them so, from then on, they shunned the valley and called the hot springs “Bad Medicine.”
Although white men, such as William H. Ashley and his band of fur trappers, are said to have passed through the Upper North Platte Valley as early as 1825, it wasn’t until the Overland Stage line was moved south in 1862 to what is known as the Overland Trail that many emigrants saw the valley … but then that’s for the next time we gather to soak in the hot pool.

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An administration official says New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo will call an emergency budget meeting of his top advisers as the special deficit-reduction supercommittee appears set to admit failure in Washington.
The state official who spoke on the condition of anonymity says inaction by the supercommittee is a “game changer” in New York, where Cuomo and the Legislature earlier this year addressed a $10 billion deficit and cut spending.
The state official says New York could lose as many as 155,000 jobs because federal budget cuts would tear into state and local jobs funded by Washington.
State tax revenues are expected to be cut deeply once Wall Street reacts to the supercommittee’s apparent failure.
The official spoke on the condition of anonymity because Cuomo hasn’t yet announced his plan to contend with fallout from the supercommittee.
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Taxi was, during it's five-year run, the most funny, engaging,
memorable, and heartbreaking show on television. The show helped to
redefine situation comedies and created a handful of classic
The show revolves around the drivers at the Sunshine Cab company: Alex Rieger (Judd Hirsch) was the good-hearted mensch who finds himself solving everyone else's problems. Bobby Wheeler (Jeff Conaway) is an aspiring actor and ladies man. Tony Banta (Tony Danza) is a struggling boxer who can never seem to win a fight. Elaine Nardo (Marilu Henner) is a single mother of two with dreams of opening her own art gallery. Reverend Jim Ignatowski (Christopher Lloyd) is an absolute space cadet, and Louie DePalma (Danny DeVito) is surely the nastiest, angriest, most miserable boss in history. Thanks to DeVito's charm, he is still somehow lovable.
Besides the great acting in "Taxi," there was the writing- always funny and often bittersweet without ever being maudlin or melodramatic. There are episodes that can make you laugh so hard you cry, and vice versa. Thanks to the genius of director James Burrows Taxi stands as one of television's best shows. And who can forget the haunting theme by Bob James?
If you get a chance to see "Taxi," take it... here's hoping it gets a DVD release in the near future.
The first season of this classic sitcom started off on the ground
running as we're introduced to the down-trodden, brow-beaten denizen
taxi drivers of the Sunshine Cab Company, the advice giving Alex
Reirger (Judd Hirsh), failed boxer Tony Banta (Tony Danza, failed actor
Bobby Wheeler (Jeff Conaway), new immigrant, Latka (superbly played by
Andy Kaufman) as well as new cab drivers Elaine and John (Marilu Henner
and Randall Carver respectively), and cranky, hateful boss Louie De
Palma (Dsnny DeVito, in the role of his career). These people are life
losers, but the writing is such that they are NEVER treated as such.
All of the characters were highly relatable and one couldn't help but
feel empathetic to each of them. We're laughing with these guys, not at
them. And it's a very funny, poignant show. Guest stars this season
included Former Welterweight Champion of the World Carlos Palomino, Tom
Selleck, Jeffrey Tambor, Martin Mull, and Suzanne Kent in a very
memorable part as Alex's blind date, the overweight self-pitying Angela
who would return next season in a surprising way. The first Season of
Taxi was a few outstanding shows, a few funny ones, but not a clunker
in the bunch. And you have no choice but to love that theme song.
My Season 1 grade: A
They were just finding their own in season 1. Season 2 was a riot, when they introduced Revrend Jim. Each show was a comedy classic. It had one of the funniest scenes of all time, when Jim was taking his driving test. Will we ever find out what a yellow light means? This show was a launching pad of comedy stardom. For Danny DeVito, Christopher Lloyd, and Tony Danza. The first 3 seasons are on DVD, and they are worth buying. This show also introduced us to Ted Danson, Rhea Perlman, and George Wendt who later went on to cheers fame. It was just a shame that it ended to soon. With the death of Andy Kaufman. The show was not going to go on anymore since the death of Andy. Everyone felt bad about the loss of Kaufman and the loss of one of the greatest shows ever. The show will always be remembered if you buy the DVDs and relive the sad, funny, and hilarious moments of Taxi.
Taxi was, and still is, the greatest sit-com I've ever seen. The Louie
DePalma, Iggy and Rieger characters were simply magnificent
I would laugh until I cried while watching this show. It's still funny
today in re-runs. Louie's "affair" with Emily (which was revived in a later
episode) is particularly hilarious. Iggy playing piano at a black-tie
gala (as Elaine's "date" for the evening) is both amusing and heart-warming. The scripts were excellent as they blended wry, sarcastic humor with some degree of pathos in each episode. This show succeeded at a time when there was no "political correctness" to erode its rough edges. It's very doubtful one of the three major networks would create and air a show like this in today's more conservative climate.
Taxi was a creative show that will be remembered for years to come. Each episode featured huge laughs that make your sides hurt, due in no small part to Christopher Lloyd. My favorite episode is the one where Jim takes the test to be a driver. The cast had a unique chemistry that you don't see on shows these days. Taxi isn't television, it's TELEVISION.
It doesn't happen very often, but from time to time in history the
human race has managed to create something so supreme, so perfect and
so outstanding that not even does it become a wonder, but it also lifts
the entire creativity in man to a higher level and sets a new standard
according to what people are able to create and how they evolve. The
show Taxi is the result of one of those man made manifestations.
Its real, its genius and its surprising. Its the art of acting, humor and intelligence come together. It captures centuries of human knowledge and wisdom. So marvelous put together, that not only will it be the best creation of its time, but its also an ideal for all times.
Many shows since are a reflection of TAXI, with many ideas, taken more or less directly from the show, and have become famous on that base. But they will never ever reach the hight of the original: TAXI Which once and for all proofs what a unique and unbeatable masterpiece TAXI is. A true wonder. Now, then and forever.
Funny thing, I never watched 'Taxi' during its initial run during the late
1970s and early 1980s. Something about the title, I never got past that.
However, during its re-runs during the 1990s I became an enthusiastic fan. I
taped all the episodes so I could watch them at my convenience (I didn't
save them, so don't ask). It became like watching a 'family', much as did my
other favorite, 'Northern Exposure.' Both series had a common quality, set
in an unusual place, with quirky characters and meaningful stories, so that
during each episode you actually begin to care for each one. Who could ever
forget Alex Rieger, Louie De Palma, Elaine Nardo, Tony Banta, Latka Gravas,
Simka, and my all-time favorite character, Christopher Lloyd as Reverend Jim
Ignatowski. I like that he took the name 'Ignatokski' because it was
'flower child' spelled backwards! (If you don't get it, then you will never
A few of my favorite moments come to mind ...
Jim burns Louie's apartment. Jim discovers that "I must have had piano lessons..." Jim works all the overtime he can to buy ... a dozen TV sets, achieving his greatest goal in life. The moment in college, when Jim takes one bite of a brownie, and he becomes what we know as the kookie Ignatowski.
I'll think of many more after I post these comments!! A great TV series, maybe it will come out on DVD some day.
What more can you say about one of the classic situation comedies of all time. Just like many of the classics, this show was a great ensemble. Judd Hirsch may have been the star, but it was the interplay between the cast members that made this show what it was. Tony, Bobby, Elaine, Jim, Louie and, of course, Latka were all great characters and they helped make this show what it was. But, it not only was the characters. The writing made this one of the more intelligent comedies of its era and you could see a lot of what made "Cheers" great in this show. This show deserves a lot of the praise it has gotten over the years and its too bad that that more shows can't follow the example that "Taxi" showed.
"Taxi" is on syndication for a long period of time which shows how great "Taxi" was. Many shows go on syndication and just die with dated material, over acting, thin plots, and lose their originality. "Taxi" has timeless material, and will never lose its originality because of the intense plots, and excellent execution of the comedy from its actors. Danny, Judge, and Christopher were great actors. I will never forget the episode were Louie goes to Riger's apartment, because Jim has a vision of Riger meeting death at the door. Death turns out to be a girl guide. The Can Can dance with the baseball mask was hilarious. Too bad they have the thin plotted and predictable "Cosby show" on TBS. Other funny memorable shows were the bomb shelter, and Jim giving away his inheritance. Timeless classics. I hope they never remake this show for it will probably bomb compared to the original. "Taxi" is too comedy, what "Star Trek" is for science fiction. Must watch.
It's a close race but "Taxi" noses out "The Dick Van Dyke Show" as the all-time funniest sitcom in the history of broadcast television. Well written, great cast! I've always called Michael Richards' Kramer on "Seinfeld" the illegitimate son of Jim Ignatowski. It was some breeding ground; the former cast members are still around and still busy. Danny DeVito is a success as a director & featured actor. Marilu Henner is still working and still looks good. Judd Hirsh is on both the large & small screens. Tony Danza always plays guys named 'Tony' but there have been a lot of them! My favorite moments - Louie's revenge on hair stylist Ted Danson in 'The Unkindest Cut', Jim's written test for a taxi driver's license (What DOES a yellow light mean, anyway?), Louie coming over to Alex's ex-wife's (Louise Lasser) house for their 'date' and taking off his overcoat to reveal that he's wearing pajamas! The list goes on and on! Today's politically correct atmosphere means that the old episodes are getting harder to find on tv. It's a real shame and totally unwarranted. Do you know anyone who saw the coca-leaf cookie episode and decided to take drugs because of it? Didn't think so! Niether have I!!! If you haven't seen it, look for it. There nothing remotely as good on tv today!
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MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A former Mobile County Health Department employee was arrested after Mobile Police said he led officers on a chase following a crash.
Scott Chavers, 54, was arrested Thursday, Sept. 15 after officers stopped a vehicle at Westbound I-10 near Virginia Street. Officers believed the vehicle was involved in a crash that happened earlier. The driver fled the scene, according to Mobile Police.
Instead of stopping, police said Chavers led officers on a chase that ended at Faye Street near Nicholson Road. Chavers was charged with Attempting to Elude, DUI and Illegal Possession of Prescription Drugs.
Chavers is a lead epidemiologist for Moderna, according to his Linkedin page. Chavers previously worked as an epidemiologist with the Mobile County Health Department and oversaw the department’s COVID-19 response team.
Chavers spoke with WKRG back in 2020 when he joined MCHD. Chavers has authored more than 40 academic works covering topics like infectious disease, oncology, birth defects and global public health.


NEW YORK -- Pauline Kael was among the most influential film critics of the 20th century, helping to establish the reputations of such filmmakers as Martin Scorsese, Robert Altman and Steven Spielberg from her lofty perch at The New Yorker.
Kael was a brash champion of artistic quality, panning both facile commercialism and self-indulgent pretense. Her writing was punchy, conversational, sometimes slangy.
"What she said seemed to matter," film critic Leonard Maltin said after learning of Kael's death Monday. "She provoked response, discussion, arguments. She was so passionate."
Kael died at her home in Great Barrington, Mass., on Monday after a battle with Parkinson's disease, said Perri Dorset, a spokeswoman for the magazine. She was 82.
In her 38-year career, Kael was a consistent defender of artistic creativity, subtlety and refined craftsmanship - qualities she worried were endangered.
In a 1980 essay, "Why are Movies So Bad? Or, the Numbers," she wrote that "The studios no longer make movies primarily to attract and please moviegoers; they make movies in such a way as to get as much as possible for the prearranged and anticipated deals."
In an Associated Press interview in 1989, she lamented, "You can't get college kids interested in going to any sort of daring movie now. They're perfectly willing to sit through the same old crap, a larger version of what they've seen on television all their lives. They may even resent it if they go to a film that has subtitles, or that has any kind of complexity."
Physically petite but mighty in her opinions, she became one of the 20th century's most important and recognizable film critics. She called the movies "our national theater."
Her 1969 essay "Trash, Art and the Movies," written for Harper's magazine, was named in 1999 as No. 42 on a New York University survey of 100 examples of the best journalism of the century.
David Remnick, The New Yorker's editor, said Kael broke down barriers between low and high cinema in her reviews, delighting in both the sublime and the profane.
"She shaped American film criticism for generations to come and, more important, the national understanding of the movies," Remnick said.
She wrote her first review in 1953 for a San Francisco magazine, panning Charlie Chaplin's Limelight as Slimelight. Over the years, her work appeared in Film Quarterly, Mademoiselle, Vogue, the New Republic and McCall's.
Writer Martin Knelman once said she packed such diverse personal, social, commercial and artistic insights into her writings that they were often more entertaining than the movies she reviewed. Kael was endowed with a prodigious memory and knowledge of cinema, able to accurately report plot and dialogue despite not taking notes during screenings.
Her views often defied popular taste. She thought ``Rain Man'' a "wet piece of kitsch." She dismissed Dances With Wolves as a "nature-boy movie" and famously mocked director-star Kevin Costner as "having feathers in his hair and feathers in his head."


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If you’re on the fence about meal delivery, I’m here to help! The options are endless and it can be overwhelming. Even though I’m a recipe developer, cookbook author, and food blogger – so my job is literally food- I was getting frustrated at dinner time. I wanted something fast, something homemade, and something I didn’t have to think about. Enter meal delivery services where they send you all the ingredients and you put them together. Well, not all services are created equal, some have you using every pot and pan and kitchen utensil in sight – which leaves dishes and more of a headache. The service I’ve consistently loved over the years is Home Chef.
- Their meals truly are amazing and so easy to make. You get a simple step by step recipe card which walks you through the recipe. It comes 3 hole punched so you can save it in a binder if you like the meal so you can make it later (a Home Chef meal was inspiration for this 5 ingredient baked chicken Parmesan pasta -everything is cooked in one pan and is made with only 5 ingredients). Often times, the kids will help me with chopping or adding sauces etc. which leads them to trying new things.
- Home Chef will help you pick your menu after you fill out a simple questionnaire with your preferences.
- Selecting what you want to eat is easy because Home Chef allows you to customize your meals. You can upgrade proteins or swap them for your preferred option. You can check out more about this option here.
- Maybe my favorite thing about Home Chef is that they put their meat in a separate bag for shipping! I know this seems silly, but it makes all of the difference in the world. I’ve literally had to throw out boxes from previous companies due to the possibility of contamination.
If you are really short on time (hello, me, every night lol), Home Chef offers a variety of Fresh and Easy meal options
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- Entree Salads + Extras – when you need a light and healthy dinner, a salad is a great option. Everything is pre-cooked and pre-portioned so all you need to do is combine and enjoy. Home Chef now has extras too – like breakfast sandwiches, dessert and snacks.
Home Chef has been a dinner saver in my house. The ingredients are continually fresh and their meals taste good!
To see how the various meal delivery services stack up to others, see my comparison here.

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Concern that making slate quarries UNESCO site will worsen over-tourism in Welsh language communities
Language campaigners have expressed concern that making slate quarries in the north-west of Wales UNESCO heritage sites will worsen over-tourism in those communities.
The slate mining landscape near Llanberis and Bethesda is bidding to become the 33rd UNECSO world heritage site in the world.
It would also be the 4th in Wales after the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, Blaenavon industrial landscape and King Edward I’s castles.
But Howard Huws from Cylch yr Iaith said that tourism in those areas was already leading to a decline in the number of Welsh speakers.
He said that there is “clear, academic, objective evidence” that tourism was overdeveloped in Wales and that there was a correlation between over-tourism and the decline of the language.
“The presence of UNESCO World Heritage Sites exacerbates over-tourism,” he said. However he said that the Welsh Government had never acknowledged the link between them.
“Without acknowledging that, and taking action to prevent and repair the damage caused by over-tourism, all the talk of ‘emphasizing the importance of the Welsh language’, ‘celebrating heritage’, ‘reinforcing cultural distinctiveness’ […] is just empty noise.”
Howard Huws was responding to a message by Dr Kathryn Roberts, Head of Historic Environment at CADW, which said that Welsh language groups were playing a key role in the bid.
“The nomination is managed by a Partnership led by Gwynedd Council with the support of a wide range of stakeholders including landowners and communities across the region,” she said.
“Many members of the community have played a key role in work associated with the nomination, and especially the young people involved in the LleChi project, who have contributed their time and creativity.
“In accordance with the policies of Gwynedd Council and Snowdonia National Park, any engagement work emphasizes the importance of the Welsh language.
“As you say in your email, the unique feature of the slate industry is that it is an integral part of the fabric of Welsh-speaking communities and this is an important part of the nomination.
“Part of the Partnership’s vision for the North West Wales Slate Landscapes is to reinforce cultural distinctiveness and strengthen the Welsh language in the region.”
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Offering free WiFi and garden views, Owczarnia - Apartamenty pod Orłem is an accommodation situated in Zakopane, just 1.2 km from Zakopane Aqua Park and 1.2 km from Wielka Krokiew Ski Jump. Boasting a balcony, the apartment is in an area where guests can engage in activities such as hiking and skiing.
The apartment has 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower.
Kasprowy Wierch Mountain is 2.8 km from the apartment, while Kasprowy Wierch Ski Lift is 2.8 km from the property. The nearest airport is John Paul II International Kraków–Balice, 114 km from Owczarnia - Apartamenty pod Orłem, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

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Agua Caliente Park
A Pima County Natural Resources Parks and Recreation Facility(520) 749-3718
12325 E Roger Road
Friends of Agua Caliente (FOAC)
Welcome to the Friends of Agua Caliente website.
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Friends of Agua Caliente Mission Statement
To insure the preservation of the historic, natural site and buildings at the Roy P. Drachman Agua Caliente Park through education, advocacy and community involvement in partnership with the Pima County Parks and Recreation Department.
Agua Caliente Park is
now on the National
On July 9, 2009, Agua Caliente Ranch Historic Landscape was entered into the National Register of Historic Places. This is great news for the Park and should help preserve it for many generations to come. The National Registry plaque is located to the right of the main entrance into the ranch house.
History of Friends of Agua Caliente, Inc.
On a late night in October 1993, the Friends of Agua Caliente, Inc. (FOAC) was formed in an effort to save a historic site in the Tanque Verde Valley. The organization was successful in saving three of the park's original five buildings.
FOAC has been formally recognized twice by the Tucson-Pima County Historical Commission for its involvement in the preservation of existing buildings and saving the pond site. We were instrumental in securing a Heritage Fund Grant for the renovation of the Bunkhouse. On Saturday, August 23rd, 1997, the newly renovated Historic Bunkhouse was officially opened to the public. FOAC has since worked with the county on paved walking trails and signage at the park. The Ranch House and Caretaker's Cottage renovations are complete. The Ranch House opened to the public on April 17th, 2004. Ranch House hours are 8 am to 4 pm (closed 12-1 pm) and is decorated with period furniture and a rotating art exhibit (see events link).
Although this grassroots organization remains small, the conviction of "The Friends" remains intact. Today, FOAC is working to preserve the contemplative nature of this "oasis in the desert" along with its natural Sonoran desert plant and wildlife habitats.
The Friends of Agua Caliente, Inc., is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit corporation. Donations to FOAC are tax deductible to the fullest extend allowed by law.
Respect for Agua Caliente Park
Please respect the "off-limits" areas of Agua Caliente Park. They are "off-limits" in order to protect the delicate nature of our natural water source and the beauty of the Park. Off-limits areas include: The area where the spring comes out of the ground; the west side of Pond One; and several other "open" areas that provide shelter for our abundant wildlife. If you see someone in those areas, please ask them to respect the "off-limits" or advise one of the Agua Caliente Park employees. We appreciate your support.
FOAC IRS 501(c)3 Designation Letter
Please use the below button to access the Friends of Agua Caliente Internal Revenue Service (IRS) 501(c)3 letter, indicating the Friends of Agua Caliente as a non-profit 501(c)3 organization.
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Oregano has an expectorant, antiseptic and calming effect on the nervous system. Stimulates the secretion of the sweat, digestive and bronchial glands.
- 100% natural product, produced in Bulgaria
- Oregano-stalk - fragrant medicinal plant
- Delicious and healthy drink for the whole family
Oregano is a perennial herb with a creeping rhizome. The stems are 30-80 cm high, erect. The leaves are opposite with petioles. The flowers are very small, light red or pink-violet. They are gathered in class-like groups that form shields. The calyx is tubular with 5 teeth. The corolla is bilobed. It blooms in July-September.
It grows in bushes, stony places and in sparse forests mainly in the foothills and mountains throughout Bulgaria up to 1600 m above sea level.
Oregano has antiseptic, expectorant and antispastic action. It has a beneficial effect on bronchitis, tracheitis, bronchial asthma, whooping cough, nervousness, insomnia, headache.
The herb stimulates the secretion of sweat glands, enhances intestinal peristalsis, stimulates appetite, calms the nervous system.
100% Oregano-stalk (Origanium vulgare).
Method of preparation:
Boil 1 teaspoon of the herb in 500 ml of water for 5 minutes. Strain. The tea is taken warm 3 times a day in 150 ml.
Drinking too much oregano tea can reduce sexual activity in men. The herb is contraindicated in pregnant women.
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Research into familial hypercholesterolemia (FH), a rare disease in which the body is unable to rid itself of excess low-density lipoproteins (LDLs), provided fundamental insights into cholesterol metabolism. In 1974, geneticist Michael Brown and biochemist Joseph Goldstein reported that LDLs are less likely to bind to cells from FH patients than to cells from healthy individuals. This provided the first evidence that LDL receptors existed on the cell surface and set the stage for later work by Goldstein, Brown, and their colleagues to describe the ways that cholesterol derived from LDL helps regulate the production of the fatty molecule within the cell.
LDL receptors are first synthesized in the endoplasmic reticulum (1). After maturing in the Golgi apparatus, the receptors are transported in vesicles to the cell membrane (2). Once an LDL molecule has bound to the receptor (3), the complex is endocytosed into the cell (4). Then, the resulting endosome is split, and the LDL is gobbled up by a lysosome while the receptor returns back to the cell surface (5). In the lysosome, LDL is degraded into cholesterol and amino acids (6). Increased levels of cholesterol in the cell suppress the transcription of the gene encoding HMG-CoA reductase, a key enzyme required for cholesterol synthesis within the body (7), and the production of more LDL receptors.
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Have you ever wondered about the beginning of one of the most important aeronautical research institution? NACA, stands for: “National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics”, it’s an agency founded on March 3, 1915 in the United States to prioritize aeronautics during World War I. As we may know Wilbur and Orville Wright have studied aviation inContinue reading “NACA”
A weirdly shaped, not very aesthetic plane that looks like a saucer that can never fly. This is the Vought V-173, an American prototype with a circular airfoil with large-diameter propellers on the wingtips.


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Juneau, Alaska, is a remarkable city that serves as the capital of the state and is renowned for its stunning natural beauty, rich history, and unique way of life. Nestled in the heart of the Tongass National Forest, Juneau is the only state capital in the United States that is not accessible by road. Instead, it is accessible primarily by air or water, adding to its remote and adventurous charm.
The city’s dramatic landscape features towering mountains, lush rainforests, and a stunning coastline along the Gastineau Channel. One of the most iconic natural attractions is the Mendenhall Glacier, a massive glacier that is easily accessible and offers breathtaking views. Outdoor enthusiasts are drawn to Juneau for its exceptional hiking, wildlife watching, and fishing opportunities, with salmon being a prized catch in the local waters.
Juneau also has a rich cultural heritage. It is home to the Alaska State Capitol and several museums, including the Alaska State Museum, where visitors can explore the state’s history, art, and indigenous cultures. The city celebrates its indigenous roots, with a significant Tlingit presence, and hosts events and festivals that showcase Alaska Native traditions and artwork.
While Juneau may be known for its rugged wilderness and outdoor adventures, it also has a vibrant arts and culinary scene. The city offers a variety of dining options, from fresh seafood to locally inspired cuisine, and its artistic community thrives with galleries, theaters, and music venues.
What about Juneau, Alaska interesting facts? Here are 47 interesting facts about Juneau, Alaska.
- Capital City: Juneau is the capital of Alaska, making it the political and administrative center of the state.
- Unique Accessibility: Juneau is the only state capital in the United States that is not accessible by road. It can be reached by air or water.
- Location: It is located in the southeastern part of Alaska, within the Alaska Panhandle.
- Coastal City: Juneau is situated along the Gastineau Channel, offering picturesque coastal views.
- Mountainous Terrain: The city is surrounded by steep mountains, including Mount Juneau and Mount Roberts.
- Tongass National Forest: Juneau is part of the Tongass National Forest, the largest national forest in the United States.
- Mendenhall Glacier: One of Juneau’s most famous natural attractions is the Mendenhall Glacier, which is easily accessible and showcases the region’s glacial beauty.
- Outdoor Adventures: Juneau is a hub for outdoor activities, including hiking, fishing, kayaking, and whale watching.
- Whale Watching: The waters around Juneau are known for whale watching, with opportunities to spot humpback whales, orcas, and other marine life.
- Salmon Fishing: Salmon fishing is a popular recreational activity, and the city is a gateway to some of the best fishing spots in Alaska.
- Hiking Trails: There are numerous hiking trails in and around Juneau, offering a range of difficulty levels and scenic views.
- Rainforest Climate: Juneau has a temperate rainforest climate, characterized by mild, wet winters and cool, damp summers.
- Gold Rush History: The city has a rich history tied to the gold rush era, and remnants of mining activities can still be seen in places like Last Chance Basin.
- Alaska State Capitol: The Alaska State Capitol is located in Juneau and is a notable government building.
- Alaska State Museum: The Alaska State Museum in Juneau showcases the history, art, and cultures of Alaska through various exhibits.
- Alaska Native Heritage: Juneau celebrates its indigenous roots, with a significant Tlingit presence. Visitors can explore Tlingit culture and art.
- Annual Folk Festival: The Alaska Folk Festival is an annual event in April that celebrates folk music and dance.
- Wildlife Viewing: Juneau offers opportunities for wildlife viewing, with bald eagles, bears, and seals being commonly spotted.
- Glacier Gardens Rainforest Adventure: This botanical garden features upside-down trees and offers guided tours of the lush rainforest.
- Tracy Arm Fjord: This stunning fjord near Juneau is known for its towering glaciers, including the Sawyer Glacier.
- Mount Roberts Tramway: The tramway takes visitors to the top of Mount Roberts for panoramic views of Juneau and the surrounding area.
- State Bird: The Willow ptarmigan (Lagopus lagopus) is the official state bird of Alaska.
- State Flower: The Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis alpestris) is Alaska’s state flower.
- State Tree: The Sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis) is the official state tree of Alaska.
- Cultural Celebrations: Juneau hosts cultural events and festivals that celebrate the diversity of Alaska’s indigenous cultures.
- Juneau Icefield: This massive icefield covers over 1,500 square miles and feeds several glaciers in the area.
- Climate Variability: Juneau experiences significant variation in daylight hours throughout the year, with long summer days and short winter days.
- Alaska Marine Highway: The Alaska Marine Highway System provides ferry service to and from Juneau, connecting it to other coastal communities.
- Gold Creek Salmon Bake: Visitors can enjoy a traditional salmon bake in a historic gold mining area.
- Juneau Symphony: The city is home to a vibrant arts community, including the Juneau Symphony Orchestra.
- Juneau-Douglas City Museum: This museum showcases the history and culture of the Juneau-Douglas area.
- Humpback Whale Research: Juneau serves as a base for humpback whale research, contributing to our understanding of these magnificent creatures.
- Juneau Jazz & Classics: An annual music festival featuring classical, jazz, and contemporary performances.
- Alaska Brewing Company: Located in Juneau, this brewery produces a range of craft beers and is known for its commitment to sustainability.
- Douglas Island: Juneau is connected to Douglas Island by a bridge, providing additional opportunities for exploration.
- Mount Jumbo Trail: A popular hiking trail that offers panoramic views of Juneau and the surrounding mountains.
- Diverse Cuisine: The city’s dining scene includes a variety of cuisine, with a focus on seafood and Alaskan specialties.
- Governor’s Mansion: The Alaska Governor’s Mansion is located in Juneau and is open for tours during the summer.
- Goldbelt Mount Roberts Tramway: This tramway takes visitors up Mount Roberts and offers access to hiking trails and cultural exhibits.
- Alaska Statehood: Alaska became the 49th U.S. state on January 3, 1959, with Juneau as its capital.
- Juneau-Douglas Bridge: The Juneau-Douglas Bridge connects the mainland to Douglas Island, providing access to both communities.
- Juneau Symphony Youth Orchestra: This youth orchestra program offers young musicians an opportunity to develop their talents.
- Juneau Lyric Opera: A local opera company that produces operatic performances and promotes vocal arts.
- Alaskan Art: Juneau is home to many artists, and local galleries showcase a diverse range of Alaskan art.
- Wildflower Capital: Juneau is sometimes called the “Wildflower Capital of Alaska” due to the abundance of native wildflowers in the region.
- Outdoor Recreation: Residents and visitors alike enjoy year-round outdoor activities, from skiing in winter to hiking in summer.
- State Capital Relocation: Juneau has been the capital of Alaska since 1906, but there have been ongoing discussions and debates about potentially relocating the state capital to a more accessible location, sparking a topic of interest among residents and policymakers.
Juneau, Alaska, is a city that stands as a testament to the breathtaking natural beauty and rich cultural diversity of the Last Frontier. Nestled within a landscape of glaciers, mountains, and forests, Juneau invites visitors to explore its awe-inspiring wilderness, witness its indigenous heritage, and experience its vibrant arts scene. As the state capital, it plays a vital role in Alaska’s governance, but it also serves as a gateway to unforgettable outdoor adventures, from whale watching in the pristine waters to hiking through rainforests teeming with life. Juneau’s unique position as a city accessible only by air or sea adds to its mystique, making it a destination that captures the essence of what makes Alaska truly remarkable. Whether you’re drawn to its glaciers, wildlife, or cultural treasures, Juneau offers an unforgettable Alaskan experience that leaves an enduring imprint on the hearts of all who visit.


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Jane Austen (1775-1817) was the seventh child of a parish rector. She died unmarried, leaving behind an immortal body of work. Colm Toibin is the author of the Man Booker-shortlisted novels The Blackwater Lightship and The Master and the Costa Book Award Winner Brooklyn. He lives in Dublin. Audrey Niffenegger is a visual artist and author of the bestselling novels The Time Traveler's Wife and Her Fearful Symmetry and the graphic novels The Adventuress, Three Incestuous Sisters, and The Night Bookmobile.


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German music, food and drinks, arts and crafts, children’s area and family fun.
Oktoberfest is a colorful, festive celebration of Fredericksburg, Texas’ German heritage. Oktoberfesthas become an annual tradition around the world. Oktoberfest is a community event of family entertainment featuring three stages of continuous oompah music, art & crafts, Children’s fun area ~ Kinder Park, a German Bier Tent, and Oktoberfest Vineyard area, Chicken Dance Around the Square, Domino Tournament, delicious food and lots of cold drinks … all weekend long!
Oompah at its best, the aroma of sizzling bratwurst, and the cries of prosit once again herald the arrival of Oktoberfest in Fredericksburg, Texas, September 30, October 1, & 2, 2011. For three full days, the whole world is invited to sing, toast and dance at one of Fredericksburg’s favorite festivals, celebrating its 31 years of Texas gemütlichkeit gather!
Three covered stages host a continuous parade of entertainers. The focus is the German favorites of oompah, polka, and waltzing, with exhibitions, contests, and plenty of opportunities for dancing – including the irresistible “Chicken Dance!” Bands scheduled to perform this year include the Jodie Mikula Orchestra, Oma & The Oompahs, The Tuba Meisters, the Fredericksburg Filharmonic, the Polkamatics, Havlak-Batla Polka Time Band, The Sound Connection, Rajah Khan, Shirley Johnson, Herschel Moody, Czech & Then Some, Ed Kadlecek & The Fun Bunch, the Arion Maennerchor, the Band Aids Jazz Band, Hermann Sons Mixed Choir, Janak’s Polka Band, the Swingin’ Dutchmen, Boerne Village Ensemble, the Walburg Boys, Ennis Czech Boys, The Boerne Village Band, San Antonio Combo and the Seven Dutchmen. Also on hand to entertain the crowds will be the Czech Folk Dancers of West, and the Cadence Cloggers.
Of course the best of any celebration in Fredericksburg is the hearty menu of delicious German and Mexican-American foods. Over a dozen vendors will be sizzling up fajitas, tacos, burgers and fries, as well as a variety of sausage on a stick and plates with kraut, Cajun goodies, strudel, plus other scrumptious surprises. Adventurous tasters can sample over 30 varieties of American, Texan and imported beers.
Oktoberfest is great fun for the youngsters as well. Kids can play to their heart’s content on the Bungee Jump, Jumping Castle, and other fun games and activities right on the grounds.
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The signs warn drivers to take extra care as they approach migration routes. They will be put up at Benner Lane in West End, Pennypot Lane in Chobham and Scotts Grove Road in Bisley.
Lavinia Sealy, executive member for the countryside, said: “The award-winning sites are a valuable conservation tool in helping protect the country’s amphibians. Without the crossings hundreds would be lost every year and this would eventually have an impact on local ecology.”
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AMPHIBIANS will be able to hop their way safely to their breeding grounds for spawning this year thanks to crossings put up by Surrey County Council.


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Welcome to Love to Sing’s new website.
WOW! This really is a dream come true for me. It’s amazing how technology has evolved and has made it possible and simple for us to share our Love to Sing songs and resources with you the educators (parents, teachers and caregivers) directly.
To think it all started back in 1991 with a book and tape cassette which was published by Scholastic – Love to Sing Songbook became a multi-platinum seller. Since then I created many more products and formed my own publishing company Love to Sing Ltd in 1994. We traveled to many book fairs all over the world to find distributors all to try and connect with you! Then along came YouTube and you found Love to Sing – so far we have had nearly 60 million views!
As a mother, former teacher and music lecturer it’s such a privilege to be able to offer you a complete easy, learning package for each song. Check it out yourself. Click into any song under Download on the top header of the home page, you can see the lyrics (there’s even a PDF song lyric option); click the teachers tab (yes that includes you the parents as well as you are a child’s most important teacher!) and you will see music activities and suggested learning activities in literacy, numeracy, drama, visual art, dance, health, science and general topics. There is a free video song to watch. We are working furiously to create a video song for each song…getting there!
This is where we would appreciate your help – we would love to share the activities or any ideas you have created or done with kids regarding the theme around a song – e.g. art, dance, drama, science etc. activities; either on the ones we have suggested or your own suggestions. Send us a photo and we’ll include it on our website. This will really help to make it easy for everyone to learn.
Our Love to Sing song range covers many genres and therefore are loved by a variety of ages! Under Downloads we have suggested age groups – “Baby Songs”, “Songs for Preschoolers”, “Junior School Songs”, “Middle School Songs”. To share songs with children you do not need musical experience or a great voice – your enthusiasm is the key! What has always helped for me as a teacher, performer at Love to Sing shows or running work-shops is to focus on the children (not me). It’s all about the children’s participation and sheer joy of singing and moving along!
Our Love to Sing song collection includes traditional and classic kids songs, nursery rhymes, Christmas songs and Christmas carols as well as many original songs that I wrote. My daughter’s Jamie and Tessa were always my testing board in regard to the songs ‘making the cut.’ Check out Downloads for all the genres.
The benefits of singing just one song a day with children is ENORMOUS – cognitively, emotionally, physically and socially. A song never leaves our long term memory. Let’s create happy vibrations around the world together!


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Servicemembers are in line for their biggest pay raise since 2003 next January, but lawmakers and advocates are questioning whether that will be adequate to keep military families in good financial health.
That’s because the formula used to calculate annual pay hikes doesn’t take into account issues like short-term inflation spikes. The Congressional Budget Office has predicted a 6.1% jump in the consumer price index this year, but none of that extra expense is built into the military pay raise formula.
So, by the time troops see that extra 4.6% in their paychecks in seven months, their basic household expenses may have already ballooned to well above that rate.
“I believe that we should be able to get more flexibility and agility with military pay,” said Dan Merry, vice president for government relations at the Military Officers Association of America.
“This pay raise [proposal] is going to be woefully short of the inflation rate. And if we just address it in the annual authorization bill, it may not be enough.”
The pay raise dilemma is expected to gain extra attention next week as the House Armed Services Committee unveils the first draft of the annual defense authorization bill, a sweeping military policy measure that contains language setting military pay rates.
The White House earlier this year proposed a 4.6% raise for troops, but House members have already hinted they may be looking at a significantly higher mark out of concern that pay levels may not be sufficiently robust to meet recruiting and retention targets.
While the total military compensation package includes things like housing allowances and medical benefits, advocates have long argued that military pay plays a critical role in force health because it affects nearly every aspect of troops’ financial lives.
Since 2006, military pay raises have been tied to the Employment Cost Index, a quarterly economic survey conducted by the Bureau of Labor Statistics that tracks growth in civilian sector employee compensation.
The idea behind the link was to ensure that military paychecks remain competitive with private-sector pay. Lawmakers have deviated up and down from that amount slightly over the last two decades, but have mostly stuck with the formula.
“The primary challenge here is that the ECI is backwards looking,” said Seamus Daniels, associate director for defense budget analysis at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. “So, they set the 2023 pay raise based on where the ECI stood in October of 2021. So, when it goes into effect, it’s out of date at that point. "
This year’s pay raise was 2.6%, equal to what the federal formula said it should be based on economic conditions in fall 2020.
For junior enlisted troops, it means about $670 more this year in take-home pay. For senior enlisted and junior officers, the hike equals about $1,300 more. For an O-4 with 12 years service, it’s more than $2,300 extra.
Those are significant boosts, but might not be enough to offset higher gas and grocery costs seen by many military families in recent months. The Labor Department said the inflation rate for the 12-month period ending May 1 was 8.3%.
By the time the next pay raise kicks in, it, too, could be substantially below what servicemembers need to survive.
Lawmakers have approved a midyear pay raise in the past to deal with similar disparities. In April 2007, some enlisted and warrant officers received a second, targeted pay raise of 2.4% on top of the military-wide 2.2% raise that went into effect three months earlier.
Both Merry and Daniels said that may be an idea for lawmakers to consider again this year, and in other years with significant inflation increases.
But doing that is expensive. An increase of just 0.5% can amount to more than $3 billion in compounding personnel costs over five years, according to Defense Department statistics. Additional midyear pay boosts up that even more, since the subsequent year’s pay raise builds on previous ones.
Beth Asch, a senior economist at the Rand Corp., said that may not target the military inflation problems as much as other options.
“There are contingencies already,” she said. “The services have the authority to reprogram dollars to bonuses to deal with recruiting and retention problems. And there are policy levers they can use to make sure they have what they need to maintain readiness.”
The other challenge in a midyear pay adjustment is congressional gridlock. Lawmakers over the past decade have rarely passed any of their appropriations bills by the start of the new fiscal year, (Oct. 1. A midyear pay raise would require a midyear influx of new money, and timely action from lawmakers to ensure that military budgets aren’t disrupted.
Still, Merry said he thinks Congress needs to look at a “wellness check” for military families’ finances more frequently than just once a year. Last fall, the Defense Department boosted housing allowances for 56 markets with soaring rent rates. Merry said similar moves could be made to help with basic pay, too.
“Right now, with the ECI formula, it’s 15 months before they can respond,” he said. “It’s not the state of the economy now.”
Asch has noted the shortcomings of the ECI-based formula in past work as part of the Quadrennial Review of Military Compensation.
She and others have pushed for a switch to a formula based on the Defense Employment Cost Index, a new figure which takes into account private-sector wage research that accounts for workers’ demographics, such as age and experience.
The next compensation review report could address the issue again. But that is due out in early 2024, after at least two more cycles of military pay raise debates have been completed.
Meanwhile, Asch said one of the reasons that Congress hasn’t come up with solutions for the military inflation concerns is that the private sector hasn’t fully addressed the issue either.
“Inflation takes a while to incorporate into the private-sector wages,” she said. “As a military member, you could look and say, ‘my pay raise isn’t keeping up with my cost of living.’ But on the other hand, if you jump to the private sector, it’s not really catching up there yet either.”
House Armed Services Committee officials are expected to unveil their military personnel proposals for fiscal 2023 next Wednesday. Senate Armed Services Committee members have a similar mark-up of their defense authorization bill draft scheduled for a week later.
Leo covers Congress, Veterans Affairs and the White House for Military Times. He has covered Washington, D.C. since 2004, focusing on military personnel and veterans policies. His work has earned numerous honors, including a 2009 Polk award, a 2010 National Headliner Award, the IAVA Leadership in Journalism award and the VFW News Media award.


The Superdrive (DVD burner for those who don’t speak Apple) of my Core Duo 2GHz MacBook (MacBook 1,1) never worked correctly: It didn’t read DVD-Rs I have burned with any other DVD burner and it also was not able to burn DVDs! But I didn’t find a time where I didn’t need my MacBook so I could bring it to the Apple service and get the problem fixed. So I now bought a new MacBook Core 2 Duo (unfortunately just a few weeks before they got their speed-bump) to replace my Core Duo and be able to fix the latter one within the warranty period. The upgrade did not make any troubles: I just replaced my MacBook Core 2 Duo’s internal harddrive by the MacBook Core Duo’s one and (to quote Steve Jobs) “Boom!”. That means: No problem, everything works. The Apple service (notably the guys at Comacs, Würzburg) replace not only the DVD drive but also the complete topcase (I just told them that the Ã„ key didn’t work properly but they told me it was dirty anyway so they replaced the whole… Nice!).
So now to the benchmark I ran on both MacBooks. The hardware configuration was practically the same, except for the processor: Both had 2 GB of RAM and both had the same 120 GB Fujitsu MHV2120BH hard drive, the only hardware difference is the processor: An Intel Core Duo 2 GHZ (“Yonah”) in the old, an Intel Core 2 Duo 1.83 GHZ (“Merom”) in the new MacBook. Unfortunately there was also a software difference: I had run the test on the Yonah MacBook in August 2008, therefore it had 10.4.7, the test on the Merom MacBook was done at the end of April, so it had 10.4.9. The rest of the software configuration was practically the same.
This is what XBench said (an excerpt of only the differing or otherwise interesting results), more points means faster computer:
- Overall result: 52.59 points (Yonah), 96.17 (Merom)
- CPU Test: 74.25 vs. 90.42
- Memory test: 112.38 vs. 106.72 (the Merom was *slower* although it had physically the same RAM built in as the Yonah…)
- Quartz Graphics Test: 53.37 vs. 108.78
- OpenGL Graphics Test: 221.89 vs. 172.44
- User Interface Test: 204.10 vs. 19.38 (!!)
I also did a Mathematica 4 benchmark on both systems using Karl Unterkofler’s MMA 4.0 test notebook. At that time I still used Mathematica 4 because it did all that I needed. The result from the Mathematica test was: Yonah: Total Kernel Time: 35.76, Benchmark: 2.89; Merom: Total Kernel Time: 33.16, Benchmark: 3.06.
Mathematica 6 has a built-in benchmarking tool. For the Merom notebook it calculated a benchmark result of 1.26 from a total test time of 68.3 seconds.


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Holly Jacobson at the National Youth Film Festival Awards
This is so exciting! This is epic!!! I’ve just won a major national film festival award – at the awesome National Youth Film Festival!!!!!
One to Watch trophy
The award ceremony was on Friday and was a very exciting, glitzy and glamorous event, held at the big Vue Cinema in Leicester Square in London!!!!!!!!! The organisers very kindly arranged for me to have extra tickets so I was able to take along with me many of the cast and crew of my film “Moving On”. We all had such an phenomenal time!
Moving On cast & crew
Before the ceremony began there was a chance for us all to meet – and I met some brilliant young filmmakers as well as some very important industry professionals. The first person I spoke to was Jim Carter (Downton Abbey etc) who was so lovely – and later on it turned out to be him who presented me with my award!!!
Making my speech – with Jim Carter
The young filmmaker I was most excited to meet was Agi – we have a lot in common! We are both girls, we are both home educated, we both love making films – and we both won awards for filmmaking that day!!! I’ve looked at lots of the stuff she’s made and I think she is fantastically talented and I really hope we can maybe do something together!!! Check her out: http://www.agnieszkaproductions.me.uk
With Agnieszka Kolaczynska
Okay, to the actual awards ceremony! It was very exciting and the atmosphere was electrical! The hosts were Ben Willbond & Laurence Rickard from Horrible Histories and they were fab! Different people came up to give out awards and as I’ve mentioned Jim Carter gave me mine. The presenters described him as “charm on toast” and I think that is about right!!!
A whole lot of exciting people were there presenting awards and I couldn’t believe it when one of them turned out to be Theo Stevenson who played my big brother in AllStars!!!! Small world hey!
My brother from All Stars – Theo Stevenson
Another person I met was Eric Fellner. At the time I didn’t really know who he was – just that he was somebody else interested in filmmaking. Later on though I was told that he is somebody very important and he actually produced one of my favourite films ever!!!! Les Miserables. I feel a bit star struck to have met him now!!!!!
Chatting to Eric Fellner!!!
with Eric Fellner and Paul Reeve
After I won my award I got to go up and make a little speech (anyone who knows me will know that i am always very happy to get up and talk!!! hehe). Then I was taken off for a press conference!!!!!!! It was all super incredible and I had an excellent time!!!
After it was all over, everyone (who was part of my group) went off for a fantastic meal in China town and we were all buzzing with excitement!!!!! It was a fantastic day and it has really made me want to make even better films now! Thank you Jon Campling (my friend the deatheater!!!!!) for nominating me and thank you everyone who organised the festival – I loved it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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The Impact of Rural Culture on a Baseball Career: Carl Hubbell of Meeker, Oklahoma
Mullins, William H., Nine
Baseball has two seasons. From the spring through the fall, the game belongs to the athletes. Then, as the weather grows cold and winter closes in, the spectators become the participants as baseball's second season, the Hot Stove League, begins. Fans scrutinize rosters, rail against free agency and soaring salaries, engage in nostalgia, and argue over all manner of baseball-related issues. One of the debates that has occupied Oklahoma Hot Stove Leaguers over a number of years is whether Oklahoma is a uniquely prolific incubator of baseball talent.
In 1959 Bill Burchardt, in an Oklahoma Today article, claimed that Oklahomans play baseball and play it as well as anyone in the nation. He enthused: "On a per-capita population basis, Oklahoma has contributed more players to Major League ball than any other state in the nation." (1) Some forty years later Bob Burke, working on a book about baseball in Oklahoma, echoed Burchardt's boast, pointing out that as many as 1,400 ballplayers have gone to the majors from the state. (2)
It is impossible to verify such claims. The state has produced its fair share of great players, from Jim Thorpe to Johnny Bench, with the likes of the Waner brothers, Warren Spahn, Mickey Mantle, and even sometimes-Oklahoman Dizzy Dean in between. If Oklahoma has spawned an outsized number of ballplayers, it is almost certain that the rural nature of the state has been an important factor in molding Major League careers. In his Oklahoma Today article, Burchardt cited a pioneer spirit of hard work and a shrewdness developed from vying with nature in the great outdoors--aspects that point to the impact of a rural physical and cultural environment. (3) More rural than urban until 1950, the Sooner State was much more farms and villages than bustling metropolises in the first half of the twentieth century. In 1910 54 percent of Americans lived in the country, while Oklahoma was 81 percent rural. By 1920, when a majority of Americans lived in cities, Oklahoma was 74 percent rural. Even by 1940 Oklahoma was over 60 percent rural, while the United States was almost 60 percent urban. (4) So a study of baseball in Oklahoma is almost surely an examination of the influence of small-town America on the sport and its participants.
The rhythms and culture of rural America are strikingly evident in the life and early career of one of the greatest ballplayers ever to emerge from Oklahoma, Carl Hubbell. The talent that propelled Hubbell to a stellar career was inborn. But what was it about growing up in the small town of Meeker, Oklahoma, its values, and its residents that nurtured that talent until Major League scouts recognized the potential that lay in the left arm of perhaps the greatest screwball pitcher in the history of baseball? An analysis of the pre-Major League life and career of this National Baseball Hall of Famer, an investigation of the rural social context of the Hubbell family, and a look at the structure of the lower Minor Leagues in Oklahoma reveal several characteristics of the community and some important contexts that guided Hubbell's maturation as a baseball player.
Carl Hubbell was born in Carthage, Missouri, in 1903 but grew up in rural Lincoln County, Oklahoma, situated very nearly in the middle of the state. His parents came to Oklahoma in 1908 and finally settled down on a cotton and pecan farm near Meeker in 1919. (5)
The 1920 census recorded 33,400 residents of Lincoln County. Meeker was a village of about 500 that had been established along the tracks of a Santa Fe Railroad branch line in 1903. (6) If Meeker was representative of other small towns in the region, it had at least one general store, more than one church, a hotel, a cotton gin, one or two other stores, and several professional offices. For amusement people might occupy themselves with visiting, picnics, school events, hunting and fishing, going to the yearly fair, and, as we will see, viewing a Saturday or Sunday ball game. …


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Glad they have time to research and report such frivolous information ,
partridge and dove buyers will be very disappointed . Very expensive they seem .
I believe most here would like to see the same research relative
to the precipitous fall of the share price . Can't afford a partridge or dove now !

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