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Take a stroll around Mishawaka and you will see some of the historic landmarks scattered around the city. There’s Will’s Clock, which has helped downtown visitors keep track of their daily schedules since 1871. You can also visit Battell Park for a look back at Mishawaka’s history. First constructed in 1881 as a park, then later a Civil War memorial in 1884, this park continues to memorialize the many eras of Mishawaka. These are just a few of our beloved historic sites. Learn more about all our historic sites and districts!
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The downsides: The allen keys are long, longer than I'd prefer. Also, I have no use for the 10mm, 8mm, and 6mm keys. Exluding them would lower the price, make the assembly smaller, and lighter.
The upsides: The keys are properly sized. I've had too many cheaper allen keys that were slightly undersized and would lead to stripping of bolt heads. Also, I'm tired of all the allen keys for sale having ball ends. The ball ends strip the bolt heads. These Silca straight ends fit snugly in the bolt heads.
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Size: The pump is larger than most mini pumps - it it a little too long to fit comfortably in a jersey pocket. The larger size means that the pump has many extra features. From Silca, "The hose and valving is hidden inside the inner tube rather than the outer cylinder delivering up to 10% more air per stroke compared to pumps of similar length." This also means that the hose is more stable when you are actually pumping it on a tire valve. You also get a larger volume of air and the pump is noticeably cooler after you pump up a tire. However, the larger size (as noted above) can be a detriment. The included frame mount is okay but the large size of the pump may still rub against over-sized down tubes ( I would extend the frame mount out further in a future update). For my gravel bike, I have my pump inside a top-tube bag that bolts onto my top tube bosses (Cervelo Aspero A40 bag) and it just fits with room to add mask and extra energy chews and food. For my MTB, the Tattico fits on the frame mount without rubbing.
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A filtration system that is low flow is preferred in their tank to keep the environment clean of toxins. Keller explains. Owners should measure the tank temperature with a thermometer. Because most homes are kept at a lower temperature, an in-tank water heater will be needed to maintain the temperature. The type of water used in the tank matters too.
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They should be fed a balanced pelleted or flaked food daily. Keller suggests that every day a betta fish should be given the amount of food it can eat within 3 to 5 minutes, without any food left over. Left-over food will sink to the bottom of the tank and lead to poor water quality.
Betta fish are naturally territorial and should not be housed with any other betta fish because they will fight and injure each other, often resulting in death. They are unlikely to get lonely in their tank; however, if they are in a small tank, they may get bored.
Knowing how your fish normally acts when happy and healthy helps you quickly recognize if the fish is getting sick. Your male betta should have vibrant colors. Either gender should appear active and alert and take their food readily. You can prevent health problems for them by not overcrowding the tank which contains the females.elenanasfi.tk
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For those of you who enjoy community events, Downtown Jackson is the place to be! And every season of the year, you will find something unique and exciting.
The first annual Trunk or Treat on Halloween night was a shock to all of us involved. But the consensus of those who attended was a very positive "We like coming to events Downtown". I believe so, as an estimated 5000 people attended.
The Christmas Parade November 17th had a draw of 20,000 plus, and despite the cold temperatures and wind, citizens of all ages came together to greet the beginning of the holiday season in the Emerald City. But the best is yet to come.
Although thought to have been reduced to a lump of coal due to a lack of contributions, local business leaders have come together to make this year`s EVE ON THE AVE the best ever!
This year EVE ON THE AVE will take place between the hours of 9:00pm and midnight, December 31st. And even if it is as cold as last years "in the teens" weather, there will be a 150 foot x 30 foot heated tent to warm yourself. But that`s not all. Inside one end will be a stage for entertainers and at the other end a cold soul will be able to procure a cup of hot chocolate.
If you are into the arts, Ice Sculptors are scheduled to be in attendance at Bucky Harris Park. One of my favorite volunteer spots, The Michigan Theatre, is planning on being open with a free show featuring Jeff and the Atlantics. And let`s not forget the fireworks, which are set to go off at midnight! I wish I could tell you of more details, but at press time Kathleen Eriksen of the DDA didn''''''''t have firm commitments on a number of other possible additions. Once she has these commitments, she will issue a formal press release and further details will be published in the Jackson Citizen Patriot and on the Jackson Town Square on the Net "Calendar of Events".
This event can be a wonderful family celebration of the new millennium. And the best part of all is that most everything is free!
Most local restaurants will be open to help ring in the new year. What better an opportunity to come downtown and treat the family to dinner and then the celebration?
But, if you decide to imbibe in alcohol, please have a designated driver. There is nothing wrong with getting a little "jolly" during such an occasion, and you may even find the local authorities may give you the "benefit of the doubt". However, if you intend to drink and drive, WE WILL GET YOU! It is the goal of The Jackson City Police, The Jackson Sheriff Department and the Crimefighter Corps to see that everyone has a safe and enjoyable evening! Please help us fulfill this goal by being a responsible citizen.
On the other hand, unfortunately, the holiday season does not mean the same to many area residents. Though the economy is doing better than in years past, our community still has those in need. Two projects we highly support are TOYS FOR TOTS and the WARM THE CHILDREN FUND.
Toys for Tots is an ongoing charity function of the MARINES. It"s goal is to give unfortunate children a wonderful Christmas by way of giving them a new toy. I have been a contributor for years. Believe me, the reward is well worth the expense. Here`s how it works: purchase a new toy (or toys) and drop it off at one of the many drop-off sites. It doesn`t have to be an expensive toy either. My favorite contribution has always been a large yellow dump trunk made of soft plastic. Being the father of a ten year old, I know the value of size versus cost. She still has all of her "big, soft plastic" Barbie doll toys from past years. Even her Barbie boat still floats after being run over by a pontoon boat (with full compliment of passengers) three years ago! The children will appreciate it.
The Michigan Center High School band has also opened a drop-box. You can drop off a unwrapped new toy there until December 19. The band will be staging a concert that night at 7:00pm to turn the donations over to the Marines. For more information about this function, or about contributing, call the school at (517) 764-1440.
The third annual WARM THE CHILDREN FUND began November 1st and runs until the 15th of December. The objective is to dress needy children with basic winter clothing and footwear. As Marcy Drye, Chairwoman of the Junior Welfare League, explained to me,
"Last year over 500 children were provided for and the list for the needy children continues to grow but we do not have the volunteers to shop or the funds to do so. This year Warm the Children has raised enough funds so far for 400 children. There are over 700 names on the list. Without volunteers and donations these children will go without Again!" How true.
To contact Marcy, or get more information, call her office at (517) 796-6170. If you would only like to make a donation, please send it to: Jackson Citizen Patriot, WARM THE CHILDREN FUND, 214 South Jackson Street, Jackson, MI, 49201-2282.
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RightNow yesterday released a new standardized pricing and licensing model for its customers and a challenge to its competitors.
Right now today, I’m wondering how much that will influence purchases by potential customers and how (or whether) those competitors will respond.
The move has brought some very positive press for the company in the past 24 hours. It’s been called “a game-changing play in enterprise software” by Frank Scavo, “a step in the right direction” by Vinnie Mirchandani and “genuinely important” by Paul Greenberg. Those are just a few of the favorable reports.
Certainly RightNow’s “Cloud Services Agreement” provides benefits to software buyers: seat months similar to rollover minutes in the wireless industry for seasonal businesses; the ability to adjust the number of seats based on need; the ability to terminate contracts on an annual basis; cash credits for not meeting SLAs.
As Scavo writes:
RightNow’s move brings it closer to a model of pure utility computing, where the customer pays only for what he uses, as is the case with electrical utilities. Sure, your electrical utility levies some base charge to cover the cost of provisioning and maintaining the customer’s connection. But most of the cost of electrical service to the customer is usage-based. You use more, you pay more. You use less, you pay less.
Really, much of this is what SaaS CRM vendors have promised and touted all along but — as Gianforte noted yesterday — never delivered.
But are there really businesses out there that are paying for annual licenses for seasonal workers? If so, they should get someone else to negotiate their SaaS contracts.
Being able to get out of a contract each year is certainly an advantage over a three-year lock in, and way better than paying everything up front for a system that may not work out, a la on-premise. But I always figured signing up for a longer-term agreement meant a better deal for the buyer. Does that discount come off the table for RightNow buyers?
RightNow has introduced some flexibility into SaaS contracts and that’s a good thing. Yet, how much of a difference does that make in the decision process?
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What might have gotten lost in all the buzz around this effort was – companies are still going to be looking for functionality – first and foremost. Then, after that, all things being equal, the differentiator is the relationship you have with the vendor, which of course, is reflected in the kind of contract you have with them.
Ken Harris, CIO of Shaklee, one of the customers RightNow brought on stage yesterday, said contracts can be a deal breaker for him. He said he’s backed out of some deals with SaaS vendors because of disagreements over the things RightNow is guaranteeing.
It seems to me more likely that rather than choosing RightNow over competitors thanks to the Cloud Services Agreement, they’ll decide which software they want and then demand these sorts of concessions from those competitors.
That’s just what Forrester’s Liz Herbet suggests:
Firms should ask their other SaaS vendors for similar terms and expect leading SaaS providers will follow RightNow’s lead.
So what’s in it for RightNow? It will certainly shorten the sales cycle if all these items are taken out of the negotiation. Gianforte claimed the company already has one $1 million plus deal thanks to the agreements. But if buyers can ultimately get the same deals from RightNow’s competitors it’s not much of a competitive differentiator, whether those competitors offer these arrangements publicly or do it privately when negotiating contracts.
Enterprise software buyers have lost a lot of negotiation power due to all the consolidation in the industry. SaaS, cloud computing, third-party maintenance and the victory of SAP user groups and key accounts in SAP’s Premier Support fiasco gave them some of that power back. Looks like RightNow just gave them a little more.

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Postmortem toxicology is a contentious area and can be difficult to interpret without adequate history. Morley and Bolton1 have pointed out that the results of toxicological analysis from the liver may be incorrectly interpreted if the site of sampling is unknown. From recent casework, it has been drawn to our attention that drug levels in the liver may depend on the route of administration.
Postmortem redistribution can result in the concentration of a drug in blood changing after death. When it is necessary to confirm that a potentially fatal level of a drug had been present at the time of death, analysis of the liver may be performed. In a recent case, it was found that the blood level of oxycodone was within the documented lethal range; however, the liver level was substantially lower than those previously reported in oxycodone deaths. An injection mark was present on the deceased and subsequent investigation revealed a syringe and spoon that had been present at the scene contained the drug. Hence, it was postulated that injection of the drug had resulted in liver levels that were lower than in cases …
Contributors JDG suggested the original idea and provided intellectual input. CK provided intellectual input on the concept and information required to use the database to extract the cases; he also provided advice regarding the validity of the work. CB extracted the case data, researched the literature, performed statistical analysis and wrote the initial draft. NEIL provided intellectual input, supervised development of the project and edited the initial draft. NEIL takes overall responsibility and acts as guarantor. All authors have read the paper, provided editorial input and approved the final version.
Competing interests None.
Ethics approval Forensic Science SA R&D Committee.
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NJDC Historical Society Newsletter
Spring 1988, Volume II, Issue 1
This edition celebrates the First Annual Banquet as well as Honorable John F. Gerry becoming the new Chief Judge if the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, succeeding Chief Judge Clarkson F. Fisher. Also included is a profile on Honorable Robert Morris.

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The Conductor’s Identity
Something that I’ve explored in both my books is the idea of musical identity: how it is that you acquire the label (and the way of being) of cellist, or soprano, or barbershopper. I drew on the ideas of people like Anthony Giddens and Judith Butler to show how people acquire and maintain musical identities through a combination of patterns of behaviour and personal narratives. These internal autobiographies are developed through social interactions and draw on the cultural discourses that configure those identity types in wider culture.
Now, the identities of most performing musicians are developed over a period of years, generally starting at a young age. You gradually become a pianist over the course of years as you take piano lessons. (Having said that, I do recall telling my mum at the age of about 7 that I wanted to be a concert pianist when I grew up. Her reply was that I’d have to be awfully good, which, while true, I regard in retrospect as not entirely helpful.)
But conducting is a role undertaken only after developing a significant level of musicianship in other areas. It is also a role that is often regarded as needing some distinctive, special kind of personal qualities that mark it off from ordinary musicians.
So I’m rather intrigued as to how conductors make this leap from ‘ordinary musician’ to ‘conductor’. At what point do they decide that they have these ‘special powers’? Do they aspire to conduct first, and follow this by action, or do they find themselves in a situation in which they need to conduct, and find the identity follows on? Is it an identity they assume gradually, or by Damascene conversion?
Not everybody who conducts thinks of themselves as a conductor. My undergraduate course had a compulsory term and a half of conducting in the first year on the (sensible) grounds that music graduates are reasonably likely to find themselves in a position of having to lead an ensemble at some point in their future lives, so might as well learn the basics of how to do it. So, we all passed a conducting exam, but only a few of us went on to identify ourselves as ‘conductors’.
Incidentally, before this class, I had shied away from even thinking about conducting, assuming that you needed to be an extraordinary musician and that little old me was just too insignificant to even imagine doing it. (This despite the fact that until I went to college I was one of the more accomplished musicians in my social circle – I had swallowed the Maestro Myth good and proper!) So, I was doing the class because it was obligatory, with no great expectation of success – until, in the very first class, the tutor announced, ‘she’s a natural!’ That was when I became a conductor – the identity was actually conferred upon me by someone I believed qualified to do so.
So I always wonder how other conductors made the leap. Does happenstance play a central role in their stories too? Wouldn’t it be funny if such a focal and mythologised role in classical music was generally filled by people who kind of fell into it by chance. Though of course that does not minimise the dedicated study required to make a success of it once you’ve accepted the label.


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Spatulas and Sultana’s, Flour, mixing bowls and forks, Cáca Milís, hot chocolate, Strawberry filled cakes and sporks. We’re hosting the fantastic Great Irish Bake For Crumlin Children’s hospital on Saturday April 1st, from 11:00 until 13:00. It’s time to put
The CIE Hall will be hosting the Inchicore Congregation of Saints, this Friday 10 March 2023. We were delighted to host the St. Pats Supporters in the Club on 2 recent occassions. A big belated Guten Abend to a cabal
It’s that time of the month again when the Club members get ready to Howl and the Moon or serenade like a Nightingale in the historic Inchicore Sports and Social Club. Pure, blissful entertainment. A real highlight for the month
Reduced to dry toast with no butter or jam? Nearly empty Piggy Banks, jingling and jangling to the tunes of solitary rattling pennies? Time to replenish those reserves with Pennies from Heaven. BINGO! EVERY THURSDAY IN THE MEMBERS BAR @
A raucous night of damhsa agus spraoi in the Halla on Wednesday 15 March 2023 A call to all members to come along and support the great local scoil that is the Gaelscoil inse Chor. You might even learn some
Here’s something that you don’t see everyday in the Club… martial arts lessons. Looks great and, dare I say it, these skills could be useful when in the city at night! Definitely worth a check in for some lessons.
The only time I ever came across this artform was on my travels through Southern Bavaria. Who would have thought this would turn up at Library Square in the heart of the CIE Works? Believe it or not, it’s here,


Dating someone with herpes simplex 2 att dating
The stigma of the virus, which exists at the heart of this faulty mindset, is usually worse than the symptoms themselves, as it affects dating, social life and psychological health.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about one out of six people in the United States aged 14 to 49 have genital herpes caused by the HSV-2 infection (the herpes simplex virus often responsible for genital herpes).
Due to this, Peckham said that he has to work harder than ever to secure a romantic relationship.
Some think of people like Peckham as immoral, assuming only people who sleep around get genital herpes.
HPV can lead to cancer, on occasion, and women get tested regularly for it, making it no joke to most.
Chlamydia, syphilis, crabs, scabies, and gonorrhea are sometimes the target of jokes, but these STDS are typically curable, so people won’t have to endure the annoyance for too long.
But it’s difficult to pin down exactly when and why our negative associations started.
He hasn’t been in a relationship with any girls since his diagnosis, though he’s been rejected by a few girls who asked to be friends after hearing about his condition.
Even after his friends hype him up, Jamin Peckham still backs out sometimes.
It’s not that he’s shy or insecure about his looks.
Symptoms may include a fever, headache, and muscle aches for a few weeks.
But for the most part, outbreaks consist of painful fever blisters or sores on or near the genitals (or, in less common cases, sores appearing elsewhere) for a few days, as well as burning, itching, swelling, and irritation that may be triggered by stress or fatigue.
Genital herpes, though, isn’t curable, is thought of as a disease only the promiscuous and cheating-types get, and is a popular joke topic.


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Dan Voiculescu, a leader of the PC (Conservative Party), has put on the black list those Conservatives who want to weaken the party and his intention is to execute them in some 2-3 weeks' time. Although he has uttered no name, Voiculescu has announced that the "dissidents" will be tackled in the next meeting of the PC Permanent Committee.
The PC president claims he has already identified Conservative elements pursuing to destabilize the party. He has commented menacingly: "I have seen in the press the action of one or the other who try to destabilize the party. I am telling them not to bother, because the PC can't be destabilized. (...) I have identified them. There are such people inside the party, unfortunately. But they will no longer be in the party, probably. In the next meeting of the Permanent Committee I will propose that those who want to destabilize the party should be expelled."
Voiculescu has embraced such attitude because of recent rumors on the intention of a group within the PC to sack him and get General Mircea Chelaru replace him. The group is said to be dissatisfied with the loss of governing power and with Voiculescu's decision to welcome ex Social-Democrat senator Rodica Stanoiu to the party and also with the decision of the National Council for Research on the Communist Secret Service Archive that Voiculescu was involved in the Communist political police. They are also displeased that he is now under investigations for money laundry by the National Anti-Corruption Department. Conservative sources claim that Nicolae Popa is on Voiculescu's black list because of "daring" statements. Sources also say that Codrin Stefanescu too is undesirable to the PC leader.
Still there are Conservatives who opine that Voiculescu has said such things because of his nervousness, to put an end to allegations on the idea of being replaced. One PC leader comments: "We have got no time for dissidents right now. Our priority is to reach the source of the aggressive offensive against Voiculescu." He mentions there are two sides in the party: one who thinks this comes from President Basescu and one who believes it to originate in the National Liberal Party. (...)


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Luis Soltero, 22, is accused of killing his girlfriend, Rebecca Kasper, an Arizona State University student.
PHOENIX (CBS5) -
A man charged in the beating death of his girlfriend pleaded not guilty to first-degree, premeditated murder Wednesday morning.
Luis Soltero, 22, will return to court June 24 before Commissioner Lisa VandenBerg.
Soltero is accused of killing Rebecca Kasper, a junior at Arizona State University.
The 19-year-old marketing major's body was found in the bathtub of her Tempe apartment wrapped in a yoga mat and blanket, her head covered with a plastic bag and her face beaten beyond recognition, police said.
Kasper's body was already in a state of decomposition and was sprinkled with coffee grounds and baking soda when it was found, according to court documents. Her wrists were handcuffed and her ankles bound by clear plastic tape.
A dumbbell covered in blood was found near the bath tub and blood was splattered on the walls and floor of the bathroom, according to the documents.
Police said the couple recently broke up and that officers found a note believed written by Soltero on the plusses and minuses of breaking up with Kasper and another note wedged in a door confessing to the killing.
Soltero was being held on $1 million bond.
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Now, we are pleased to announce that the mHub 4k 4×4 matrix is available to order and shipping today RRP 2499.00 (including receivers and IR kit). Trade customers call 01684 676 348 for trade pricing, or get in touch with your local trade supplier: HD Connectivity, Aerials and Cables, AWE or Unicam AV.
mHub 4K matrix features
Available in 4×4 and 8×8 full-install packages, the new mHub 4K HDBaseT-Pro matrices allow for multizone distribution of 4K resolutions up to and including the consumer broadcast UHD standard (3840 x 2160p) and DCI 4K (4096 x 2160p) @60Hz 4:2:0 to distances of 70m over a single Cat 6 cable, whilst Full HD 1080p is supported to distances up to 100m. As companies like BT, Amazon, nVidia and TiVo have now unveiled their new 4K set top boxes with HDCP 2.2 encryption, the release of HDanywhere’s mHub 4K 4×4 and 8×8 means there is now a competitively-priced system for the residential distribution of these new devices.
Both the mHub 4K 4×4 and 8×8 support the full 5-Play™ HDBaseT feature set, meaning that UHD video, multi-channel audio, two-way IR and RS232 control, PoH, and 10/100 Ethernet are delivered over a single Cat5e / 6 cable to each display location. Atop the typical HDBaseT 5-Play™ feature set, audio extraction is supported via digital coax at the hub (with the extracted audio matching the audio format of the source device) or down-mixed multi channel audio can be achieved via the 3.5mm jack on the chassis.
Four HDMI loop outs are available on the mHub 4K 4×4 chassis, whilst the 8×8 model has eight additional HDMI loop outs, offering plenty of flexibility for the integration of amps in the rack or mirrored displays for local zone distribution. A global IR port on the central hub allows for the control of integrated AVRs.
mHub 4K design.
In terms of design, the new mHub 4K 4×4 and 8×8 have a futuristic feel with their lunar grey chassis sporting a vertical dark grey HDanywhere logo, a backlit blue LCD display, and intuitive push-buttons for source switching and system management. The mHub 4K receivers, also in lunar grey, are PoH (requiring no power supply) and feature an RS232 connection as well as 10/100 Ethernet for connection of devices requiring networking. Installation of an mHub 4K matrix is entirely plug and play; once cabling is run, on site setup is both fast and easy. Control options for the mHub 4K 4×4 and 8×8 include two-way IR, two-way RS232, and IP. Third party control drivers will be available to download free of charge from www.hdanywhere.trade
In the box.
Every mHub 4K is sold as a complete install package with the price including one matrix with internal PSU and 19’’ rack ears, HDBaseT-Pro (Class A) PoH display receivers (four or eight depending on your model), and a small matrix remote for source switching. An mHub 4K 4×4 is priced £2499.00 RRP and an mHub 4K 8×8 is priced £6000 RRP.
Trade customers, please call 01684 576 348 and speak with a member of our customer services team for trade pricing. mHub 4K HDBaseT-Pro matrices will be available to purchase from the following UK trade sales partners: HD Connectivity, AWE, Aerials and Cables, and Unicam AV. These systems are not yet available to order but are coming soon.


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I'm new to Glock and this forum and just got on. Curious if you ever solved your holster question here? My first Glock is going to be a G40 set up like yours but with an RMR eventually.Im looking for a holster for my G35 that will be hosting a TLR1 flashlight. I don't want to spend an arm and a leg on it. I will be using it for range use and want it to have more than just retention holding it in. I am looking for it to be made of kydex or plastic and would like it to be a paddle holster.
What yall recommend

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The car costs 40 times more than the phone, but the iPhone integration is the big selling point on Volkswagen AG's new iBeetle, launched at the Shanghai Motor Show.
Apple Inc. and Volkswagen have done a deal to pair their iconic products: the Beetle car and the iPhone. It's the car that is hoping to get a publicity lift from the smartphone.
But before getting too carried away this is not the “car as platform,” the opening up of a car's systems to allow independent developers to build car apps. Rather, the iBeetle integration with the iPhone comprises merely an iPhone 5 cradle built into the dashboard.


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The 19th century German settlers who saw visions of the Rhineland in the rolling Missouri hills likely didn't anticipate the more modern voyagers who flock to these parts: Spandex-wearing, energy-bar-chowing cyclists lured by a 236-mile rails-to-trails path — the nation's longest.
What they instead discovered was fertile farmland ideal for growing grapes while hardy enough to endure the extremes of Missouri weather.
For Katy Trail riders, the abundance of wineries in what before Prohibition was the nation's second-largest wine-producing region makes for a memorable two-wheeled vacation.
An added bonus for bicycling history buffs: much of the trail parallels the Missouri River and covers ground first explored more than 200 years ago by frontier pioneers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark.
The Katy (named for the old Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad, or MKT for short) is actually a state park. Each summer, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources sponsors a weeklong ride for several hundred cyclists from across the country.
DNR employee and tour leader David Kelly called the event "an entry-level ride for folks interested in touring." The youngest rider this year was 6; the oldest 80, with an average age of 52.
The cross-state trail is almost entirely flat, and daily rides don't top 60 or 65 miles on the hard-packed gravel surface. With charming, history-drenched railroad towns every eight to 10 miles along the trail, the event is aptly named: Cruisin' on the Katy.
"It's not a race," Kelly said. "Usually, we have to chase them out of shops and restaurants."
Rather than a week's ride, I opted for an abbreviated, two-day tour that began in Hermann and concluded a mere 65 miles away in St. Charles.
Hermann is the heart of Missouri's Germanic influence, a settlement founded in 1837 by those seeking religious freedom, cheap land and an escape from high taxes, crop failures, overpopulation and the ravages of the Napoleonic War.
By 1870, one-third of Missouri's 1.7 million residents were German, with another 11,000 hailing from Austria and Switzerland. They settled in small towns such as Dutzow, Rhineland, Bernheimer, Berger and Holstein.
Churches and schools conducted services and lessons in German. At the turn of the century, the state boasted three daily German-language newspapers, 25 weeklies and 12 monthly publications.
World War I, though, brought a backlash that led the Missouri Council of Defense to order the "elimination of enemy language and influence." Two counties even banned German speech over the telephone.
The state's wine industry boomed with its German settlements. More than 60 wineries sprung up in the Missouri River valley. The largest was Hermann's Stone Hill Winery, which opened in 1847 and claims to have once been one of the largest wineries in the world.
That changed with the arrival of Prohibition, when government agents destroyed Stone Hill's carefully cultivated grapes and winemaking equipment and dumped its wine into the nearby river.
Pig farmer Jim Held reopened the winery in 1965, and it has reclaimed its title as one of the state's largest. Set atop a Hermann hillside, Stone Hill is a popular site for weddings and a destination for day-trippers from St. Louis and Kansas City.
The hourly tours of its arched wine cellars (at 55 degrees, a welcome respite for Katy Trail cyclists laboring in the 95-degree heat during this year's group ride) culminate in a tasting room visit.
The signature variety — and the state's official grape — is called norton, a dry red wine less well known than such staples as chardonnay and cabernet sauvignon. Stone Hill's version, which ages five to eight years, is just one of the bottles that have elevated winemaking into a $30 million-a-year industry for the state.
The town of Augusta, population 300 and located 35 miles east of Hermann along the Katy, also basks in a rich viticultural history.
In 1980, Augusta gained designation by the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms as the country's first American Viticultural Area — eight months before California's Napa Valley received the same honor.
Several wineries surround the area, but the most convenient stop for Katy Trail cyclists is the Augusta Brewing Co., which rests beside the trail.
The brewpub serves an array of staples and seasonal beers, from fruity Hefeweizen to cloudy, full-bodied stouts. Like many of the region's wineries, live music can be seen at an outdoor beer garden, primarily on weekends.
Not every thirst-quenching stop along the Katy caters to wine aficionados or self-appointed beer snobs. One of the most memorable beverage breaks on our abbreviated trip was of the decidedly downscale variety.
Most car travelers passing through the whistlestop town of Treloar wouldn't give its unassuming tavern a second glance. But the promise of a frozen ice cream sandwich (the best dollar spent on this trip) lured us inside.
By 10 a.m., several other cyclists had saddled up to the bar, cold Budweisers in hand. Mounted deer heads and stuffed pheasants lined the walls alongside neon beer signs and huge NASCAR posters. Bogey, a 6-year-old black Labrador and the unofficial "mayor of Treloar," presided over the scene with a droopy stare.
Like just about any Katy Trail stop, the Treloar Bar and Grill teemed with its own history. Founded in 1904 by German immigrant Henry Hasenjaeger, the pub remained in his family for several generations. Old photos of the Hasenjaeger family were dutifully preserved on display in the bar's back room.
For the more ambitious traveler, the Katy Trail extends west of Hermann to the state capital of Jefferson City, the college town of Columbia and the French settlement of Rocheport.
The stretch of trail between Jefferson City and Rocheport offers soaring limestone bluffs and some stunning river views. More wineries and brewpubs can be found in and near each of those cities. So sip away.


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Here at Jobe we care about safety, a lot! That’s why safety always comes first in our book.
That’s one of the main reasons we have a special Jobe Rescue team, for safety during race comps. PWC is an extreme sport and protection and safety is important in this sport. It’s well known that Jobe has awesome athletes but our rescue team is just as awesome.

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Nearly 500 water utilities across the state tested positive for atrazine — a weed killer — which can lead to harmful health effects, according to a new report.
The first caravan of Hondurans, which has now reached Tijuana, sparked a movement, as thousands of migrants and asylum seekers follow their lead.
It’s a war as brutal as the one in Syria. Will the Trump administration pay any serious attention to it?
The Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs reports that by the end of the 2019 fiscal year, the U.S. will have spent $5.9 trillion on military spending in Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, and other countries.
Across the country, dozens of law enforcement agencies are making it appear they have solved a significant share of their rape cases when they simply have closed them.
After steadily declining for more than two decades, deadly shootings are rising across the country, according to a new government report.
Women made history in 2018, but there is more to the story than the Democratic “blue wave.” The diversity of women and the different contexts in which they operate have implications for politics and policy for decades to come.
Retiring Republican U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake of Arizona is taking another one of his grand,courageous stands against the outrages of President Donald Trump. I almost want to believe him this time.
On his way out, Sessions limited the Justice Department’s ability to oversee abusive police departments. That policy also could hamper the department’s role in environmental, voting-rights, and other cases.
Critics say new strictures on scientific research and efforts to overturn standards for protecting air, water and worker safety could have long-term, widespread effects that would upend hard-won gains in environmental and public health.

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Gill and Gary were married at the stunning St Marks Church in Tunbridge Wells on a day that quite simply didn’t know if it wanted to rain or shine. What was great, however, was how St Marks Church had really thought about the importance of the photography and created lighting that not only complimented the church but was perfectly balanced for wedding photography.
Jumping ahead to the speeches and I remember Gary saying how he looked around and saw Gill walking down the aisle for the first time and he was quite simply stunned. Well doesn’t this image capture that very split second that Gary referred to in his speech. I like to think so and for me hearing that in Gary’s speech made me smile as I knew I had that moment caught, perfectly. That is what wedding photography is all about, those brief moments.
Now, before I say another thing I have to point out that Gill is a big fan of the camera…rarely do I get the time to be as creative as I want to be at a wedding but Gill (and Gary) were very keen on lots of photos. 🙂 The big dark dramatic photos were actually taken around 4pm when it was still very bright. I’d already done my natural light shots and wanted to do something a bit different… the sky was looking very dramatic so my thought process was to turn the already dramatic sky even more so…. I’m very happy with the results. What was even more pleasing is the short time it takes to achieve these types of dramatic wedding images.
Gill and Gary had chosen Hotel du Vin & Bistro in Tunbridge Wells as their wedding venue, a beautiful Grade II listed boutique hotel in Kent. The wedding breakfast was held in the classically beautiful Speyside Glenlivet room, which is decorated and takes influences from the famous mirrored room in the palace of Versailles. Lots of mirrors does mean I needed to take care where I was photographing as every now and then I would appear in one of my own photos.
Special thanks to my assistant Chuck for his help and passion to make my job easier, and also for running off to find somewhere to settle my sugar craving midway through the day… yum yum.
Finally it was a fantastic day all round and I’d like to thank Gill and Gary for asking me to photograph their wedding. Here are a few images taken on the day, I hope you like them and please feel free to leave a comment (at the end of post).


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The company spokesperson informed that all the subjects, which are taught as part of management courses across colleges, will be covered under the service. Hence, students with varied specializations like Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Strategic Management and Operations will benefit from the service. He also said that consultation will be interactive, and students will get solutions to all their doubts promptly. While the majority of communication between students and mentors will be through email, there will be live chat sessions to answer urgent queries.
Assignment India will provide sample assignments, which will be used as reference for preparing original reports. Apart from the wide subject coverage, the service will also include different types of coursework, like theoretical assignments, projects and case studies. When sending a request for the service, students will have to mention the nature of assignment, subject area, scope of assistance required and deadline for submission.
Assignment India is a leading coursework assistance provider. The company has a team of excellent academic writers, editors, statisticians and PhD guides, who help students to cope with the pressure of completing assignments within short deadlines. The team can be reached at email@example.com.


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A mirror can make a big impact without competing with artwork, fabrics and other pieces in your space. The frame and shape of the mirror instead, compliments the aesthetic. They are a great/easy/appealing way to make a space feel larger. A strategically placed mirror can also add light and the reflection of a favorable view.
So then it becomes a decision of shape, size and materials or texture. Stop by and see some off the different options we have for your home.
The quatrefoil shape of this magnificent mirror adds an elegance to the rustic feel of the rope framed mirror. Some may say it’s ‘farmhouse chic’, but I tend to hesitate from branding pieces as this or that. Because one piece does not a room make. It’s a collaborative effort. A collective teaming of color, shapes and textures all working together as an artful conception.
So you can put this in your farmhouse or make it work in your cottage up north or even in your renovated traditional home.


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The World's Greatest Lover (1977)
PG · 1h 29min · Comedy · 18 December 1977
A neurotic baker travels to Hollywood to attend a talent search for an actor to rival the great Valentino. Although not an actor, through blind luck he succeeds - to a certain degree!
Director(s): Gene WilderCast: Gene Wilder, Carol Kane, Dom DeLuise


At the London Film Festival, three very different, compelling films.
Perhaps in light of the anniversary of the attacks on the Pentagon and World Trade Center, it would be wise to remind ourselves that neither those attacks nor these new ones happened in a social or political vacuum.
Are we certain – or uncertain – in our conviction that these are all isolated incidents? Arrogant or afraid?
You know you’re in trouble when you start to root for the stake.
To rail against the Internet today in 2012 feels much like protesting the printing press or electricity or modern medicine – pointless and self-defeating.
At the end of the day, it is simply impossible to argue that this is a struggle between secularism and faith. Rather, it’s a struggle about what kind of faith we North Carolinians want to live.
The bishops are playing politics here, and it’s the sisters who are staying steady with their orders’ commitment to doing the work they understand themselves to have been divinely assigned.
Last night made it clear that, even if Romney remains the frontrunner, we will need to start thinking about the possibility that Santorum could secure the nomination.
The only thing bigger than their hair is their love for the Lord.
Despite the beautiful images of symbolic unity of Muslims and Christian Egyptian citizens, the current forces of power in Egypt—whether they are the media, military police, or transitional government leaders—still exhibit shameless racism against the Coptic minority.


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As a Western scholar, staff, or college member you will at all times have stress in your life, subsequently, studying to handle and address stress is necessary. People at increased danger for mildew allergies are people with continual lung sicknesses, which will result in extra extreme reactions when exposed to mould. Stress can instantly improve coronary heart price and blood movement, and causes the release of cholesterol and triglycerides into the blood stream.
Exposure to mildew might also cause heightened sensitivity relying on the time and nature of exposure. It’s a secure forum where you can create or take part in assist teams and discussions about health topics that curiosity you. Exposure to mildew can cause numerous health issues corresponding to; throat irritation, nasal stuffiness, eye irritation, cough and wheezing, as well as skin irritation in some instances.
Topics introduced include health as a human right, universal health care, and primary health care. Stress can also be a common think about many different GI circumstances, corresponding to persistent heartburn (or gastroesophageal reflux disease, GERD ) and irritable bowel syndrome ( IBS ), Winner says.
Some researchers speculate that lowering stress has the potential to slow down the development of the disease. It is also attainable that stress is said to other issues – an increased probability of smoking or obesity – that not directly improve the guts dangers.
This article appears into plenty of points of global ailments, akin to malaria, tuberculosis, AIDS/HIV, and the worldwide response to them. Following hurricanes, houses with greater flood damage, especially these with greater than 3 feet (0.ninety one m) of indoor flooding, demonstrated higher ranges of mould growth in contrast with homes with little or no flooding.


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An 18-year-old has been charged with vehicular manslaughter and hit-and-run after crashing his Honda Sh scooter into a Yamaha Majesty motorcycle driven by 59-year-old Sergio Burgio, who tragically lost his life. The accident happened in Porto Empedocle on the night of September 17th. The teenager was driving without a license and fled the scene but was later found at the hospital and reported by the police. It is suspected that the scooter was stolen prior to the incident. The investigation is being conducted by the carabinieri, who have collected surveillance footage from the area. Sergio Burgio, a married construction worker and father of two, passed away at the scene despite attempts at resuscitation by emergency responders. His body has been taken to the morgue pending an autopsy. The mayor of the city expressed condolences to Burgio’s family.
Era senza patente il diciottenne scappato dopo l’incidente mortale a Porto Empedocle: denunciato per omicidio stradale e fuga


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Is anyone still prepared to agree with Denver's greed? Why back down to a desperate counterpart?
From Ken Berger of CBS Sports:
Give Donnie Walsh credit: He hasn't been baited by a desperate counterpart.
Walsh knows what I’ve told you for months, that the Nuggets essentially are negotiating with one team. Walsh is not budging in his refusal to gut his roster to acquire a player he can simply sign as a free agent after the season. And despite some hysterical calculations from amateur capologists everywhere, sources say it’s inconceivable that the Knicks wouldn’t have enough room for free-agent Melo regardless of how the collective bargaining agreement turns out.
[...] In many ways, it would be more advantageous to Anthony and the Knicks to unite via free agency. For one, Walsh wouldn’t have to give up any pieces of a young nucleus that has shown promise at times this season. For another, a max free-agent deal that presumably will start a few million shy of the $18.5 million Anthony is on the books for next season would help the Knicks add to the roster over the next two years.
The one thing I’d be worried about if the Knicks stand firm on its stance is if another teams tries to acquire ‘Melo in the 11th hour on the cheap without being guaranteed he signs an extension with that team and the Nuggets make that trade to spite the Knicks. A longshot, yes, but with the way things have gone you just never know. In that case, the Knicks would have to hope ‘Melo decides not to sign an extension with that team and instead sign with the Knicks as a free agent. It goes back to whether ‘Melo is willing to risk millions in the new CBA.
Also wouldn't mind STAT as the only superstar leading the Knicks in the Playoffs in his first year. Would be interesting.
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There's a report Denver is asking for all of our starters save Amare! **** them get nothing then
From a recent article i read that denver wanted 4/5 of our starting lineup.
"The Post has learned the Nuggets made a whopping demand one week ago that is more exorbitant than recent reports. According to a league source debriefed on Carmelo Anthony negotiations, Denver asked for Wilson Chandler, Danilo Gallinari, Landry Fields, Raymond Felton,Timofey Mosgov and a first-round pick (obtained via Anthony Randolph) for Anthony and point guard Chauncey Billups."
Yes, it looks like the Nuggets demanded everything but James Dolan's Radio City Music Hall.
The reason a deal isn’t already done is because Donnie Walsh is exercising great patience. He knows that the Nuggets’ bargaining position isn’t as strong as they’d like people to believe. He thinks he can get Anthony and Billups for Gallinari, Felton and a first round pick (or Anthony Randolph), but it sounds like the Nuggets are continuing to ask for more.
But time’s a wastin’. The Nuggets aren’t likely to let the trade deadline pass without getting something for Carmelo. The team isn’t playing well and they aren’t a threat to make a strong playoff push with a fractured locker room. If Denver balks at a trade with the Knicks, then the Nuggets risk going the way of the Cavs or Raptors…and look at those teams now.
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I thought the original trade reported two days ago was kind of steep and now they want more? lol They can keep him. Good luck trading him before the deadline with those kind of ridiculous demands. And for all the crappy teams out there like the nets. If you do pull off a trade, good luck getting him to sign an extension. People, the ball are in the Knicks court. They are the only team Melo is willing to sign an extension with, and all reports indicate that the players and Denver is sick of Melo. If they are so sick of him then lower your demands and stop being stupid about it.
"It goes back to whether ‘Melo is willing to risk millions in the new CBA"
and if melo wants to spite the knicks for not trading for him
Damn. There is an irrefutable, paramount truth in play, as it has been for months. And 99% of every article that has been written about Melo is fatally flawed because of it's ignorance to it. Whether it's willful ignorance or not, which I'd say it partially is because the relative simplicity of this situation requires more nuance and thoughtful critique than most sports writers are willing to endeavor.
If we accept the ~fact~ that Melo will only sign an extension here; every talk of this Nets & Co has the gravitas of the desperate ravings of a lunatic. It's all in their head, their fantasies, their whimsy of emotional clawing.
Breaking News: iSayUghh Re-Enagages Vigorously In Efforts To Insert His Dick Into Ivana Trump's Mouth.
Ya don't say, old boy.
In this scenario, I am DEN, Ms. Trump is Carmelo, and my phallus -- the most insignificent and figuratively impotent charachters of them all -- are The Jersey Boys.
Typically, Ivana tosses some change at my courderoy slacks and fulfils the drstiny of her desire to bang the billionaire Greek boytoy, who, while still unrefined, has the initimatable power of his family and legacy (this is a joint analogy for New York Knicks, as well as James Clown Dolan).
My dick will still simply be serviced by the stale, reptition of Palmela (aka The Jersey Boy's predictable trot towards losing and looking up the alpha male of the tri-state).
And me, personally, I accept the situation, let it happen, and go to bed to fight another day when the vicissitudes of life are at least somewhat in my favor. The simple lure of getting off, getting something done, not feeling abject failure -- it's strong.
I'd say this happens 9999/10000 in this situation at hand. Unless "I" roofie "Ivana" somehow with no one noticing, perform mind control, and sway her. Possible? Sure. Plausible? **** no. Even if she's mad desperate and hasn't been laid in months, top choice steak holds out for the Viking grill 99x outta a hundrid. It doesn't settle because a camp fire on the Jersey Shore is going.
Let us not be swayed by the ugly, douchey, transparently insecure kid at the bar making a lot of noise at last hour, and actually think he is going to get laid. It doesn't happen. I know. And New Jersey knows.
Let's let this play out, give Wheels credit, hope he doesn't buckle to Dolan and media fervor, and let freedom reign.
Well I for one am ready to just keep the young talent, make what looks like a really good chance for picking him up in the off season and building on what is a good foundation for the future. This year I would like to see what these young players led by Stat can do in the playoffs. If we sign Melo this summer, great. If for some reason we don't, we can make some deals (a center!) and work on getting D12 (I would rather him than CP3) for what would look to be great combination of talent and team that should just get better and better for a long time.


Foodies around the region would definitely be familiar with Burpple, a beautiful mobile app that allows you to capture and share your food photos with fellow food enthusiasts. Launched back in May 2012, Burpple has come a long way:
- July 2012, Burpple launched a localized version for the Chinese market.
- August 2012, Burpple pushed out a localized version for the Japanese market.
- November 2012, Burpple shared that they are present in 115 countries and over 3,300 cities, with over 150,000 photos uploaded to Burpple.
With growing demand from Burpple users, the new Android app is expected to expand the reach of Burpple. Co-founder Dixon Chan mentioned:
“For all our Burpple users, this is a big step forward for the community as a whole. When we started working on Burpple, we dreamed of a world connected by food experiences. With the release of Burpple for Android, we’re one step closer to making that goal a reality. Now, more of your friends and family can share and discover favorite food moments with a community of food lovers around the world.”
Food a big theme this year
Earlier last week, founding partner of 500 Startups Dave McClure shared that he is particularly very excited about food tech. The recent acquisition of FoodSpotting, one of the pioneers in the food photo sharing vertical, also signals that we are just starting to see the consolidation of the various players in the food tech space. This is also reinforced by the various local partnerships here in Singapore. This is definitely a very exciting time to be in the food tech space. Recognizing the opportunities, Neoteny Labs alongside QuestVC were fast to get onto the bandwagon with their US$500,000 investment into Burpple back in December.


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It's entertainment Friday, and it's been an interesting week. The always lovely Heidi Klum reveals her anti-aging secret, Tony Park and Eva Longoria head for divorce amidst infidelity rumors and Bristol Palin's Dancing with the Stars success is causing quite a stir.
Heidi Klum, one of the most beautiful women in Hollywood, revealed her secret to staying wrinkle-free, and it isn't at the doctor's office. Instead, she says she keeps a few extra pounds on her. "The ultimate beauty secret for a woman getting older is, don't be too thin! It is always better to have a little meat on your bones. When you are just muscle, you end up being gaunt in the face, and that makes you look older by five or 10 years," she told SELF. Of course Klum means only a few extra pounds, as she even says it's important to exercise. So basically, stay fit to keep your booty in shape but not so fit you lose your chubby, youthful looking cheeks.
Eva Longoria filed for divorce this week from husband Tony Parker, amidst rumors that he is having a text affair with the wife of one of his former San Antonio Spurs teammates. According to US Weekly, the "other woman" is 38-year-old Erin Barry who filed for divorce from Brent Barry in October and with whom she has two children. Parker spoke out about rumors that he filed divorce first, saying he and Longoria had previously discussed the filing and it was no surprise. But that the discussions would remain private.
And finally, Bristol Palin's win against Brandy on Dancing with the Stars this week has caused quite a stir as there are rumors that the Tea Party has been taking advantage of a flawed voting system to keep the lesser-skilled Palin in the running. The final three are Palin, Jennifer Grey and Kyle Massey, according to People.com. I don't watch the show, but what do you think? Should Palin have a shot at winning, even if she's not the most skilled dancer, or do you think it really should be the best man or (woman) to win?!
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For this installment of the Crate Diggers Spotlight series, we are highlighting Cambridge, MA record store Planet Records We spoke with shop owner John Damroth about his background and the beloved 35-year old record shop.
What is your role, and can you give us a bit of background on yourself?
My job is to make sure Planet Records offers the best possible environment for browsing and the best selection of music of all kinds on LP (and CD). For me, there is no greater pleasure than finding great music and sharing it with others. My hope is that the store offers people the music they’re looking for as well as music that they don’t yet know they want. When I was a teenager, I listened to all kinds of radio stations and I was always browsing local record stores, hunting for my current favorites and learning about all types of great music. When I discovered used record stores, it was quite a revelation that I could buy three used records for the price of one and really build a great and diverse collection. Planet Records makes is possible for other folks to do the same.
How long has your store been in business?
Over 35 years — I opened Planet Records in 1983.
Does your shop have a specialty? What sets your store apart from others?
Planet Records has always been a carefully curated shop. We clean our inventory and cycle in new stock each week, paying attention both to what people are buying and what we think folks could be buying! This means we carry all kinds of music including genres that do not necessarily fly off the shelves. Also, because we buy a lot of local collections, we are a kind of community record store. Luckily, our community has amazing taste in music so we have access to a wide array of music. We are also very careful about the condition and quality of the product we sell. In addition to used records, we offer a range of sealed records (cut-outs and discontinued stock). Rock, R&B, Jazz, and Classical are very well represented but Blues, Gospel, International, Broadway and Folk are all important parts of our inventory. I want anyone who walks in to find their taste represented and ideally find something that could be an important part of their collection. Customers often comment on how long they have searched for some of the music they find at Planet Records and how much they love browsing the shelves.
What was your inspiration for opening a record store?
I began to think about opening a used record store in the early 1980s. I initially worked in an advertising firm but corporate life lost its appeal very quickly. Soon after I quit, I happened into a used record store that was hiring and I needed a job. I loved the experience and I began to entertain the idea of opening my own store. The notion of being my own boss was appealing. After building up an inventory by searching yard sales and flea markets and culling my own personal collection, I renovated a space in Kenmore Square, Boston and we opened in 1983.
What do you enjoy most about running your shop?
I find the creative aspects of the business very engaging— from designing ads and t-shirts to building the fixtures and decorating the store. The deep satisfaction I feel in my job, however, comes from participating in and enabling the emotional connection people have to the music they love. Music has a very particular power in people’s lives. It creates a visceral connection with people, places, and emotions. The preferred type and style may differ from person to person but music is a compelling force that brings back memories or evokes strong feelings. It is also a very individual appreciation. For each person, music offers a specific resonance and language that is theirs and theirs alone. I really enjoy witnessing and facilitating these connections. I also like engaging with the endless stream of personalities that come through the store. Over the years I’ve had hundreds of employees, many of whom are like family. Occasionally an ex-employee will walk in, sometimes with their family and we’ll reminisce about the years they worked for Planet Records.
Do you have any favorite or particularly memorable moments in the shop?
After 35 years there are many but there are two that come to mind. I was standing at the counter and I noticed a woman crying. She had her back to me but there was no mistaking her shaking shoulders, sobs, and sniffles. As I contemplated walking over to her to see what was wrong, she lifted the record she was holding above her head. The tears were flowing as she looked up at the record (Tony Wilson) and said, “At last I found you.”
The other story involves a family that came in recently. There were three generations represented in the store – an elderly man, his daughter and her four children. The grandfather didn’t speak English so his daughter explained that they were looking for a particular Mexican song that he had loved as a young man in Mexico when he was courting his wife. The daughter had looked for it for years but hadn’t been able to find it on CD. She wasn’t sure of the title, although her grandfather knew all the lyrics so he softly sang them to her while she translated for me. I checked online and found the song and the artists that had performed it. I had a version by Trio Los Panchos. Quietly, I put it on the stereo. As it began to play the grandfather lifted his head, began to smile and then to cry. He could not have been more appreciative. It was very moving and showed me once again the depth of music’s affect in someone’s life.
What does your personal collection look like?
I often think of the store as my collection. I don’t have to own all of it personally but having the store means I can access all kinds of music. One of my favorite things is choosing the music we listen to each day. On any given day if you come in the store you’ll hear Fela Kuti, Sarah Vaughan, The Allman Brothers, Vivaldi, Howlin’ Wolf, Tom Jones, Bill Evans, OS Mutantes, Burl Ives, The Who, Doc Watson, Merle Haggard and on and on. I have a very broad appreciation for music. I love R&B – Al Green, Bill Withers, De La Soul, Aretha, the Delfonics – mostly 60’s and 70’s. I listen to Rock and feel a connection to the music I listened to as a kid. King Crimson, Hendrix, The Stones as well as Bowie, XTC, John Hiatt. My appreciation for Jazz has only become deeper and deeper so I own a bunch of Bill Evans, Duke Ellington, Lee Morgan and the like.
Do you use Discogs? If so, what features do you use?
Anything else you’d like us to know?
It’s been a long haul and I’m proud to have guided the store through all of the changes in the retail music industry. So many stores have faded away and disappeared but Planet Records has survived.


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