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Hill of the Faries
Ard na Sidhe
I am a slow traveler. I take my time. I turn around a lot. I climb fences. I wait for sheep. I make wrong turns, On purpose
These walls and colors are what I want to know about Ireland
These are the windows I like to look out.
This is actually a two way road, and has a lot more traffic then I would of expected.
After a full day on the road we arrived at Ard na Sidhe. Hill of the Fairies.
The view from every room was impeccable. The food was fantastic, and the small staff was warm and friendly.
Listen to the view. One of the things I loved most about finding remote places to stay was listening to the birds.
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The West Virginia. Cyclopedia
Category:West Virginia Counties
The original counties of West Virginia
In 1863, the following counties, formerly parts of the Commonwealth of Virginia, formed the newly created State of West Virginia:
Barbour, Berkeley, Boone, Braxton, Brooke, Cabell, Calhoun, Clay, Doddridge, Fayette, Gilmer, Grant, Greenbrier, Hampshire, Hancock, Hardy, Harrison, Jackson, Jefferson, Kanawha, Lewis, Lincoln, Logan, Marion, Marshall, Mason, McDowell, Mercer, Mineral, Mingo, Monongalia, Monroe, Morgan, Nicholas, Ohio, Pendleton, Pleasants, Pocahontas, Preston, Putnam, Raleigh, Randolph, Ritchie, Roane, Summers, Taylor, Tucker, Tyler, Upshur, Wayne, Webster, Wetzel, Wirt, Wood and Wyoming.
Between 1866 and 1895, six additional counties were created by acts of the legislature:
Mineral County, from Hampshire County; Grant County, from Hardy County; Lincoln County, from parts of Cabell, Putnam, Kanawha, and Boone Counties; Summers County, from parts of Greenbrier, Monroe, Mercer, and Fayette County; and Mingo County, from Logan County.
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It was hardly the romp some anticipated, but the Chargers made just enough plays to fight off the fading Bengals Sunday and set up Thursday's AFC West showdown in Kansas City.


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Malawi Government has secured maize from Zambia to fill in the gap in selling points of the State produce trader, the Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation (Admarc), following a shortage of the staple grain in the country.
Admarc has been forced to ration maize sales in the country amid rising demand which has also impacted on commercial market prices.
As a result, Admarc has been forced to ration maize sales to 10 kilogrammes per person per day.
Admarc general manager Jerry Jana, who was in Zambia last week, confirmed that Malawi has secured maize to be distributed to Admarc selling points as a transition into the next harvest.
He could not immediately comment on the quantity or the logistics.
Maize scarcity has reached worsening levels in Malawi with people now resorting to holding overnight vigils in Admarc selling points or buying the grain at exorbitant prices from vendors.
Recently, the Zambian Government through its Food Reserve Agency (FRA) also signed a contract with the Tanzania National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA) to supply them 20 000 metric tonnes of white maize valued at $7million.
In its position paper on the country’s hunger situation released last week, the Civil Society Agriculture Network (Cisanet) called on government to immediately act on the hunger situation in the country.
A Malawi Vulnerability Assessment Committee (Mvac) in October 2012 revealed that about two million people were food insecure (about 13 percent of the population).

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The new president of Costa Rica, Rodrigo Chaves, has a proven record of sexual harassment during his years as a high-ranking economist at the World Bank. He has also personally committed to rolling back on sexual and reproductive health and rights, and banning gender education.
Running as an anti-establishment outsider, Chaves won the run-off ballot on 3 April with 53% of the vote, beating former president Jose Maria Figueres on 47%. Turnout was 57%, lower than in the first round of the presidential election.
On 25 March, just days before the run-off, Chaves signed a ‘statement of intent’ proposed by ultra-conservative evangelical pastors, committing “before God” to remove ‘gender ideology’ from public education, review the current regulations on abortion and IVF fertility treatment, and resist any initiative to relax the law on abortion and euthanasia.
Chaves also promised that he will allow religious leaders to veto candidates for posts in the ministries of health, education and foreign affairs.
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“There will be no interest in protecting and recognising human rights, even in the way they are already protected in our legal framework,” Larissa Arroyo, a Costa Rican lawyer and expert in human and gender rights, told openDemocracy.
Abortion has been permitted in Costa Rica since 1971, but only if the life or health of the woman is at risk (known as a therapeutic abortion). In all other instances, including foetal abnormalities or if the pregnancy is a result of rape or incest, it is illegal.
Between 1997 and 2017, only 80 therapeutic abortions were performed in public hospitals, according to a report by the sexual and reproductive rights organisation IPAS. It’s only since 2020, when a new protocol on abortion was approved, that public health services have had clear guidelines on how to carry out terminations.
There are no recent statistics on abortion in Costa Rica, but a 2007 study said at least 27,000 abortions were induced each year. According to official statistics, teenage girls aged 15 to 19 accounted for about 10% of births in 2020, and minors experienced 34% of the sexual violence reported in the country.
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Chaves, a former minister of finance and a long-time World Bank official, was demoted in 2019 for sexual harassment after several female colleagues in the financial institution in Washington, DC reported him for making "sexual advances" and engaging in "a pattern of inappropriate behavior", according to an investigation by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ).
His “advancements” included attempting to kiss junior employees on the mouth, making sexual comments about their appearance, and providing unwelcome invitations to hotel rooms.
Despite a “documented pattern of harassment, which lasted at least four years and involved six women”, Chaves was not fired but only demoted from his position. Chaves resigned from the bank soon after. The World Bank’s own labour tribunal found that the bank mishandled the sexual misconduct charges.
Chaves has always denied the accusations and during his election campaign dismissed them as “misunderstandings”. In January, he defended himself in an interview with a Costa Rican outlet, claiming: “My Latino culture was subjectively interpreted as inappropriate."
Although this sexual scandal was central to the presidential campaign, it does not seem to have carried much weight in voters’ final decision, political scientist Ana Rita Arguello told openDemocracy. “Harassment was minimised. Now we feel in danger because when these decisions are made, violence tends to escalate. [Chaves] has legitimised certain behaviours.”
He has an authoritarian tone and wants to evoke a really dangerous, traditional, masculine representation
The election of conservative Chaves, a member of the Social Democratic Progress Party, marks a step change from the progressive rhetoric of the last two presidents of this Central American country. Chaves is seen as a maverick in political circles, with similarities to other populist right-wing leaders in the Americas such as Donald Trump and Jair Bolsonaro.
“He has an authoritarian tone and wants to evoke a really dangerous, traditional, masculine representation,” Arroyo said. “People separate sexual violence from his supposed ‘technical capacity’ as a high-ranking economist to govern the country. The result of the election indicates that people do not think the claims are important.”
In recent years, Costa Rica has positioned itself as the most progressive country in Central America, granting gender identity rights to trans people in 2017 and introducing equal marriage in 2020. In 2018, the government created a special ombudsman for LGBTQ rights; it’s had an office for women’s rights since the 1980s. This is despite it being the only ‘confessional’ country in the region – the constitution says that Catholicism is the official state religion.
The incoming president seems to be against such progress, according to Arguello, who sees challenging times ahead. She remains defiant, however: “We women are already organising ourselves to face whatever comes next.”
Chaves, who takes office in May, will be the second Costa Rican president to be accused of sexual misconduct. Óscar Arias, first voted president in 1986 and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1987, was accused of rape by at least nine women in 2019.
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AUBURN, Alabama -- With large crowds expected for this week's game against the Florida Gators, Auburn University is prepared for the possibility of fans rolling Toomer's oaks in the event of a win.
"We said at
the start of the season that we want this tradition to continue and nothing's
going to change that," said Mike Clardy, director of communications for AU.
The oaks have been watched carefully since it was determined in February they had been poisoned with a herbicide.
Clardy went on to say the university is in a "wait and see" situation with the status of the trees. He said the Trees Task Force won't know the final fate of the oaks until the spring. The university has had some discussion on possible plans for if the trees do need to be removed, but no final decisions have been made yet.
For right now, Clardy said the tradition will continue.
"We're not seeing anything in the trees that's telling us that they're being hurt by being rolled," Clardy said.
Crews have been removing the toilet paper by hand, instead of pressure washing it out to prevent unnecessary damage to the trees.
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The Pennsylvania and Ohio Canal, in use 1838-1872. Chartered by both states,
1827. Joined Beaver Canal just below New Castle, linking Pittsburgh with Youngstown and Cleveland. Followed Mahoning River on line of present railroad. — — Map (db m202318) HM
Northern terminus, Beaver Division of Pennsylvania Canal system, completed to this point, 1834. Important shipping point before completing "Cross-Cut Canal" to Ohio, 1838, and Erie Extension to Greenville, 1840. — — Map (db m51143) HM
Famous singing evangelist, fellow-worker with Dwight L. Moody in Europe and in America, was born August 28, 1840, at Edinburg, in a house since removed. He died in Brooklyn, New York, on August 13, 1908. — — Map (db m40217) HM
Home of the Wolf Clan of Delaware Indians and capital of Chief Packanke.
This was the farthest point west reached by General Edward Hand in his expedition against the Indians along the Cuyahoga River in 1778, known as the Squaw Campaign. — — Map (db m167524) HM
Of this group of towns, the last one occupied by the Indians stood near here in 1785, when Gen. Wm. Irvine toured the Donation Lands just before their division into tracts given to Revolutionary soldiers. — — Map (db m193790) HM
Dedicated to the men and women of Mahoning Township who served
during World War II and to those who made the supream sacrifice
Arena, Patsy . . . — — Map (db m202384) WM
On October 2nd, 1942, Charles Follette Jr. was attending a Lincoln High School football game. On that day, the Boy Scouts worked as crowd control, helping to make sure spectators stayed off of the field. Junior (as he was called by his family) was . . . — — Map (db m232161) HM
Born and raised in Ellwood City, played Major League Baseball for four teams over 12 seasons, beginning in 1923. An outfielder, he set batting records during his 1930 season with the Chicago Cubs with 56 home runs, which stood for 68 years, and 191 . . . — — Map (db m232157) HM
A block away was the plant in which Ralph C. Stiefel, the Swiss-born engineer, invented the rotary piercing process for making steel tubing in 1895. He helped found Ellwood Weldless Tube Company, which became a nucleus for the National Tube Division . . . — — Map (db m167526) HM
Valley of Many Waters. First settled by Samuel Harnit in 1800. Relocated from Old Enon which was settled by Enoch Marvin. P.FT. W.&C. Railroad completed in 1851 created station. Roundhouse repair shops. Town once had three hotels and I.O.O.F. Hall. — — Map (db m72186) HM
John D. Carlo
Norman Elder, Jr.
Richard Giesecke, Jr.
E. William Gordon . . . — — Map (db m203976) WM
World War I
James M. Fristik, Sr.
Albert J. Martin
Roy L. Goss
Daniel A. McKean II
Walter G. Harris
Lyman F. Schultz
World War II
Joseph N. Benetti
William G. Dannels
Bernard T. . . . — — Map (db m203966) WM
World War I
J. Holmes Braden
Myron Inboden . . . — — Map (db m231314) WM
Manufacturer of black powder
This memorial is dedicated to the
eight men who worked here and lost
their lives doing their jobs.
Joe . . . — — Map (db m202323) HM
Around 1804, Septimus Cedwalader
and his family settled at Quaker Falls.
They were Quakers, as the town's
name will suggest, who came from
Brownsville, Fayette County in the
twenty years after Cadwalader laid
the stones of his home and grist . . . — — Map (db m202321) HM
The site, known as Quaker Falls, is at
the entrance to the former village of
Quakertown. The remnants of the
village of Quakertown lies just ½
mile Northeast of the falls. Located
in Mahoning Township, Lawrence
County and owned by the . . . — — Map (db m202324) HM
Paleo-Indian (14,000 B.C.-8000 B.C.)
Located about 70 miles away,
Meadowcroft Rock Shelter in
Washington County, has suggested
through radiocarbon dating that there
has been occupation in Pennsylvania
as early as 14,000 B.C.
Archaic . . . — — Map (db m202325) HM
This bridge is one of the longest of four
Howe truss bridges left in Pennsylvania.
William Howe patented his design in
1840, His was the first to use iron with
wood and was the forerunner of all-iron
bridges. Most of the . . . — — Map (db m167527) HM
Founded 1770 by Christian Delaware Indians brought from upper Allegheny by the Reverend David Zeisberger. Settling on the eastern river-bank on May 3, they moved to the west side about three months later.
Marker #2 . . . — — Map (db m40214) HM
This stone marks the site of the former Moravian Indian village of Languntoutenunk, or Friedensstadt, or city of Peace. Settled by the Moravian Indians in the spring of 1770. The majority of the members of this Mission had formerly belonged to the . . . — — Map (db m49396) HM
500 unruly militia, under command of Gen. Edward Hand, left Pittsburgh to attack British at present Cleveland, February 1778. At an Indian town in the river-fork below here, they killed a man and an old woman; then returned home. — — Map (db m72992) HM
Sent by Provincial officials to draw Indian friendship away from the French, the Moravian missionary held councils at Kuskuskies Towns, August to November, 1758. His work, and the threat of General Forbes' army, forced the French to leave . . . — — Map (db m52131) HM
Important group of Indian towns on and near site of present New Castle. First inhabited by Senecas; but after 1756 settled chiefly by Delawares from eastern Pennsylvania. Abandoned during Revolutionary War. — — Map (db m40215) HM
Formed March 20, 1849 from Beaver and Mercer counties. Its name honors naval hero Captain James Lawrence. County seat, New Castle was laid out in 1802. Between 1890 and 1920 it was one of America's fastest growing cities and center of the tin-plate . . . — — Map (db m40218) HM
Mahoningtown Veterans Honor Roll
WORLD WAR II
PFC Glenn F. Baxter USA
LTCOL John B. Brettell USA
MM2/C Attillio Castrucci USN
T/SGT Willis Cheek USAF
PFC Frank J. Chmura USA
CPL Carl Deegan USA
PFC John L. Diana USA
LT Clarence . . . — — Map (db m199970) WM
These adjacent four corners form the East Diamond. The East and West Diamonds are commonly referred to as the Town Square. The rare Double Diamond design is part of the original 1824 drawing of New Wilmington by James Waugh. The Diamonds were . . . — — Map (db m105647) HM
These adjacent four corners form the West Diamond. The East and West Diamonds are commonly referred to as the Town Square. The rare Double Diamond design is part of the original 1824 drawing of New Wilmington by James Waugh. The Diamonds were . . . — — Map (db m105649) HM
Founded by the Associate, now United Presbyterian, Church. Chartered 1852. One of first two colleges in Pennsylvania to grant degrees to women, and the first to grant them the A. B. degree, in 1857. — — Map (db m51140) HM
Paleo-Indian Period (14,000-8,000 B.C.)
During the Paleo-Indian Period in North America, the landscape became more compatible for humans to survive. The American Indian population was very low during this time, and they sustained a carnivorous . . . — — Map (db m203050) HM
The topography, climate, and soil makes western Pennsylvania well-suited for the dairy and agricultural industry, and on well-drained soils, crops produced here include oats, wheat, potatoes, and corn. Poorly-drained . . . — — Map (db m203051)
European Contact: 17th and 18th Centuries
French and English fur traders and explorers began to traverse the Allegheny Mountains in the late 17th century. The American Indians traded primarily beaver, mink, and other . . . — — Map (db m203055) HM
To promote the divine teachings a society here was organized in 1804 and the first building shortly thereafter erected. successive houses of worship to serve the growing congregation were erected in 1835, 1856, and 1898.
Ira D. Sankey
Noted . . . — — Map (db m203049) HM
The once widely-known and choice variety originated just west of here, on a farm occupied by John Gilkey, 1798-1826. A brother, James, was fellow-worker. Their potato was also called Mercer or Gilkey. — — Map (db m51138) HM
On August 4, 2000, a train carrying Texas Governor George W. Bush, his running mate Dick Cheney, U.S. Senator Rick Santorum, and future Congresswoman Melissa Hart stopped here in Wampum to greet approximately 500 people who had gathered by the . . . — — Map (db m72184) HM
Dedicated to the glory of God and in honor of the men and women who served in the wars of our country
W. W. I
LUTZ, ROBERT E.
W. W. II
BAKER, RICHARD W.
BOOKAMER, WALTER, D.
CAMPBELL, WILLIAM P.
GONDRON, . . . — — Map (db m199462) WM


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A man who needs no introduction stepped to the podium Thursday night to help usher in a new era of sports and entertainment for the City of Edmonton. As part of the official opening of Rogers Place, Wayne Gretzky spoke to the crowd in attendance.
"It really is a special arena," he said.
"It's friendly, it's classy, it's warm. I truly believe Edmontonians are going to brag and talk about (the building) for all eternity."
Gretzky offered his best wishes to the City of Edmonton and Oilers fans as well, saying "this place is special and I hope you guys make some new memories and win some more championships."
Before the official opening, Gretzky had a chance to step on the ice Thursday morning.
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What would be a good thesis statement related to the following poem?John Donne 'The Flea'
In order to construct a thesis statement for an essay analyzing this poem, you must first brainstorm and pre-write ideas for what you are going to write about. Remember, a thesis statement is one or two sentences giving the overall purpose of your paper. Until you decide what your purpose is, you cannot create a thesis.
That said, consider a few things that will help you begin. First, a poetry analysis should not simply be a summary of the poem. Consider that the general idea behind this poem is a man who is trying to persuade a woman to make love to him. The poem is a conversation but there is only one speaker. The man is creating the argument on both sides. It is a subtly witty poem; the humor is very tongue in cheek (meaning, ironic and not meant to be taken literally).
Keeping the purpose and message of the poem in mind, you should brainstorm and analyze which poetic techniques the author makes use of in order to portray this message. Some ideas to consider are: structure (stanzas, lines, rhyme scheme, rhythm), diction or figures of speech, tone and irony, and point of view. If this is a 5 paragraph essay, you need only analyze 3 major techniques.
Once you have taken the time to pre-write for this essay, your thesis statement will be comprised of the overall purpose of your essay (what you seek to prove) and the three avenues through which you plan to prove it (the poetic elements you choose to analyze).

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The state Senate Thursday voted 9-12, with 13 not voting, on House Speaker Jeremy Gillam’s bill to open up more loopholes in the state ethics law already made more porous by the legislature since it was approved by voters.
In my absence, David Ramsey has written fully about how, even with amendments, the bill expands opportunities for special interest paid local and foreign travel and increases opportunity for lobbyists to be present on travels to look after care and feeding of lawmakers. It also opens an unlimited swag bag of paid wining, dining and gifts at the Louis XIV-style baronial dinners that have become lobbyist-funded traditions for the House and Senate leaders at the end of yet another good-for-lobbyists legislative session.
Has the Senate developed a sense of propriety? We’ll see. The vote was expunged and there’ll be another roll call on the question of more hog slopping. Some of this is likely more about House-Senate relations generally than ethical considerations.
We could hope. Gilliam and others have tried to cloud this issue by searching for little impediments to lobbyist and foreign government influence building.It is only a smokescreen.
This much is simple: 1) The voters TRIED to put a rein on freebies for legislators at the ballot box. Some legislators have been working ever since to create dodges around the amendment. 2) Do you really think it’s vital for legislators to take free trips to foreign countries.
This is a rare piece of good news amid a legislative session I’ve been watching from afar for almost three weeks in the manner of a horror movie — being fearful of peeking at what’s playing on the screen.

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Lighting the flames of hope at Weakley West Relay
Posted: Thursday, June 16, 2011 11:45 am
LIGHTING THE WAY FOR HOPE – One of the most emotional events during a Relay For Life marathon is the luminaria ceremony. Each participant is asked to light a candle in honor of or in memory of those who have fought the battle against cancer and survived and those who have lost the battle. Those with a candle are then asked to keep the flame lit as they walk the trail lined with luminaries that have been purchased in tribute to people affected by cancer. The Weakley West Relay For Life event held Friday evening at the Graham-Hardy Stadium held true to the scheduled luminaria ceremony as guests used torches to light their candles – their symbols of hope.


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We’ve sourced some of the most interesting and thought-provoking Iris Chang Quotes. Each of the following quotes is overflowing with creativity, and knowledge.
It is very difficult to hang onto the relics of history.
I may attempt a novel. I think that no matter what you write, it requires being honest with oneself, and you have to pull yourself out of the whirlwind of daily life.
For some reason, I seem to be bothered whenever I see acts of injustice and assaults on people’s civil liberties. I imagine what I write in the future will follow in that vein. Whether it’s fiction or non-fiction.
There isn’t much in the way of pure communist spirit, because the whole nation seems to be engaged in capitalistic enterprises. Much of the country still operates under government control.
Somebody who was born in this country who visited China would later face difficulty getting back in to the USA. We have to keep in mind that the struggles of the Chinese against these exclusion laws really laid down the foundations of civil rights law.
I don’t mind solitude. I love talking to other people, but I do need my space.
After working as a journalist I went to a writing program at Johns Hopkins. It was interesting because it was neither journalistic nor historical, but it emphasized writing style, and afterwards I was asked to write my first book.
Often, what you see in the media is driven by economic forces.
They probably do have an Asian Barbie.
Of course, in the United States, which at the time was a very young country, there were also class distinctions. They weren’t as pronounced, but they quickly evolved as well.
Racism is always there underneath, but usually it is exploited in these times of economic crisis, and it’s hard to find out when one slides into another.
If the conditions were right there could be great acceptance. Often it is only when they pose an economic or political threat that it turns really ugly.
Now, most of the new immigrants coming to this country are from Asia as opposed to Europe.
Whatever is not commonly seen is condemned as alien.
It was clear that the special interest groups in California really wanted the Chinese to be shut out of the country, because that was where the racial tension was the greatest.
There are now hundreds of thousands of new engineers that are being trained in China. If people start finding themselves losing their jobs, not to the Chinese here but because China has become such a dominant force – then there could very well be a backlash.
When the Chinese first came to San Francisco, they were actually welcomed by the mayor and they had special ceremonies for them-again this is when their colony was very small, only a few Chinese.
We have to keep in mind that it’s not just about the numbers of people who died; it’s also the manner which many of these victims met their deaths.
The worst… was what the Pakistani soldiers did to the Bengali women after their failed rebellion.

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Nigeria on Tuesday recorded 176 new cases of the novel coronavirus. This represents a marked increase from the less than 100 cases a day recoded few days ago in the country.
In a late-night tweet, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) said that the new cases were reported from 14 states of the federation, including Lagos (73).
Other states with new cases include Plateau (50), FCT (17), Rivers (8), Ondo (6), Niger (5), Ogun (5), Edo (3), Kaduna (3), Oyo (2), Bauchi (1), Bayelsa (1), Delta (1), and Nasarawa (1).
The new cases bring the country’s total caseload to 57,613 with 48,836 cases discharged and 1,100 deaths.
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|Students can rely on Moise's clear and thorough presentation of basic geometry theorems. The author assumes that students have no previous knowledge of the subject and presents the basics of geometry from the ground up. This comprehensive approach gives instructors flexibility in teaching. For example, an advanced class may progress rapidly through Chapters 1-7 and devote most of its time to the material presented in Chapters 8, 10, 14, 19, and 20. Similarly, a less advanced class may go carefully through Chapters 1-7, and omit some of the more difficult chapters, such as 20 and 24.|
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Table of Contents
1. The Algebra of the Real Numbers.
2. Incidence Geometry in Planes and Space.
3. Distance and Congruence.
4. Separation in Planes and Space.
5. Angular Measure.
6. Congruences between Triangles.
7. Geometric Inequalities.
8. The Euclidean Program: Congruence without Distance.
9. Three Geometries.
10. Absolute Plane Geometry.
11. The Parallel Postulate and Parallel Projection.
12. Similarities Between Triangles.
13. Polygonal Regions and Their Areas.
14. The Construction of an Area Function.
15. Perpendicular Lines and Planes in Space.
16. Circles and Spheres.
17. Cartesian Coordinate Systems.
18. Rigid Motion.
19. Constructions with Ruler and Compass.
20. From Eudoxus to Dedekind.
21. Length and Plane Area.
22. Jordan Measure in the Plane.
23. Solid Mensuration: The Elementary Theory.
24. Hyperbolic Geometry.
25. The Consistency of the Hyperbolic Postulates.
26. The Consistency of Euclidean Geometry.
27. The Postulation Method.
28. The Theory of Numbers.
29. The Theory of Equations.
30. Limits of Sequences.
31. Countable and Uncountable Sets.
32. An Ordered Field Which Is Euclidean But Not Archimedean.

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Beginners Maori Language Picture Dictionary, for the Whole Family. From the #1 bestselling and award-winning author and illustrator of the Kuwi the Kiwi series, Kat Merewether, comes a large scale, stunningly illustrated visual dictionary. Full of over 1000 basic words in te reo ...Maori and English, perfect for every New Zealander.Read more
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Kiwicorn feels like he is mucking up the smallest of tasks. He moves through many different emotional states as he tries to achieve his goal. But, when he finally pauses, he realises that if he'd just stepped back and had a deep breath, the solution was there all along. This gorg...eous book explores a wide array of feelings. No emotion lasts forever and each situation brings something new. The simple story gives children the chance to identify the feeling, and opens up a discussion about what makes them feel that way. The theme of the story overall is 'resilience', not giving up when things get a bit tough.Read more
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Te reo Maori translation of the bestselling title, "Kuwi's Rowdy Crowd" Kuwi the Kiwi attempts to find a moment of peace and quiet in the chaos of parenthood, but everywhere she turns the volume just gets louder. Tap-dancing tomtits, Karate-kicking kokako and other noisy native f...riends join in the rowdy fun, until Kuwi can't take any more... The quirky and quintessentially Kiwi illustrations will have both adults and children laughing out loud, with a humorous storyline familiar to parents everywhere. Young readers will be delighted by the fun noises they can make to match each illustration, and as they guess which creature will pop up next. The story also holds a heartwarming and subtle message about being happy with what you have.Read more
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EspañolFor those who continue to believe that the United States is the most laissez faire economy one can live in, here is a reality check. Two Canadian provinces, Alberta and Saskatchewan, score the highest for economic freedom in North America, outperforming all US states, according to most recent report by the Fraser Institute of Vancouver, Canada.
The ninth annual report, “Economic Freedom of North America 2013,” an offshoot of the Fraser Institute’s widely cited “Economic Freedom of the World” report, came out on Thursday. It includes all 50 states and 10 Canadian provinces, but not Mexico and none of the territories.
Both Fraser reports provide an index and ranking based on size of government, tax burden, regulation, rule of law, sound money, freedom to trade internationally, and property rights. The authors use data from 2011, the most recent year available across all categories, and seek to measure “the extent to which rightly acquired property is protected and individuals are engaged in voluntary transactions.”
In the final, combined outcome — 10 being the best possible score with the most economic freedom and zero being the poorest — Canada takes the top two spots, and four of its provinces made the top 10: Alberta (8.3) in first, Saskatchewan (8.0) in second, Newfoundland (7.7) in sixth, and British Columbia (7.6) in seventh. Delaware (7.8) is the highest ranked US state in third place; Texas (7.7) is next in fourth; and Nevada (7.7) is fifth.
Canada also, however, has the two provinces that occupy the bottom of the list. Nova Scotia (6.8) comes in at 59th, and Price Edward Island (6.7) is the 60th and worst policy performer. (See the full ranking in the embedded PDF below this article.)
To give people a sense for why these policies matter, the authors refer to average per capita values of economic activity (gross domestic product) in 2011. In the top three provinces and states, it was CAN$72,177, compared to CAN$40,106 for the lowest three — implying that economic freedom supports economic growth and prosperity.
Peter McCaffrey, a policy analyst for the Frontier Center for Public Policy — a think tank that focuses on the prairie provinces of Canada — believes the most interesting finding to take note of is the remarkable variability in the scores of the Canadian provinces.
“I think what this reveals is the significantly more decentralized structure of the Canadian political system compared with the United States,” said McCaffrey. “While the US federal government continues to concentrate more and more power in Washington, D.C., Canada leaves more decisions to be made at the local level.”
The report also reveals that Canadian provinces are not necessarily gaining in economic freedom, but that their freedom is declining less rapidly than that of the US states, which has managed to put them ahead. In 2000, the average economic freedom score for the United States was 8.2, while Canada’s average score was 7.7. In 2011, by comparison, the US states had declined .9 points to 7.3, while Canadian provinces had declined .3 points, for an average a score of 7.4.
This finding is consistent with the trends of the Fraser Institute’s world ranking: Canada, as a nation, is the eighth most economically free in the world, while the United States now stands at 17th. While both have regressed in recent years, the US decline has been more dramatic, plummeting from second place (p. 172) in the year 2000.
Peter Jaworski, a visiting assistant professor at Georgetown University and a director with the Canadian Institute for Liberal Studies, is not at all surprised by Canada’s higher average score.
“Canadians have, ever since the Liberal government of Jean Chretien, taken a global lead in terms of balancing budgets, lowering the debt-to-GDP ratio, pushing for an expansion of freer trade with the world, and generally making the climate for business more friendly.”


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Cristóvão Colombo - O Enigma
A true story of a doctor and his wife who went on a journey in order to prove that discoverer Christopher Columbus was in fact Portuguese.
From the 1940's to today, Manuel Luciano has tried to discover the true identity of Christopher Columbus. In his multiple trips between Portugal and the United States, always joined by his ever-loving wife, he has witnessed the changes in time and places and is now very close to unveiling the mysteries of the world famous explorer. He just needs to make a final trip to Christopher Columbus' birth house
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The High School of Saint Thomas More is planning an amazing evening virtually celebrating 21 years in existence and giving thanks to all those who had the vision for a Catholic high school in the Champaign-Urbana community. We will still have silent auction packages and look to raise over $75,000 to put towards new carpeting and flooring for our students.
In this time of COVID-19, new flooring and carpeting will ensure that we are able to maintain an even cleaner and sterile environment to combat the virus. Plus, the carpeting is over 20 years old and is due for an upgrade.
Please stay tuned for our Fund In Need 2021 video to be posted soon.


Accession Number : ADA336682
Title : Defense spending and Employment; Information Limitations Impede Thorough Assessments
Corporate Author : GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON DC NATIONAL SECURITY AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS DIV
PDF Url : ADA336682
Report Date : 14 JAN 1998
Pagination or Media Count : 67
Abstract : The size of the defense budget is a pressing issue in the wake of the post Cold War reduction in defense spending and the priorities of balancing the federal budget. Moreover, the difficulties of determining the impacts and outcomes of budget decisions add to existing challenges. Congress and other decisionmakers have a practical and continuous need for information on defense related expenditures and employment in states. In response to your request, and discussions with your office, we examined defense and other federal spending in the state of New Mexico. Specifically, we examined (1) characteristics of New Mexico's economy and changes in it; (2) the amount of direct defense related and nondefense related federal spending in the state and the direct federal employment associated with both, over time; and (3) the extent to which available government data can provide reliable information on defense spending and employment. The last issue became a major component of our study, since the quality of the data directly affects what can be concluded about defense spending and employment.
Descriptors : *EMPLOYMENT, *ECONOMIC IMPACT, *MILITARY DOWNSIZING, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, DECISION MAKING, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, NEW MEXICO, MILITARY BUDGETS, POSTWAR OPERATIONS, FEDERAL BUDGETS, UNEMPLOYMENT, GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, ECONOMIC FORECASTING.
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The Wupatki National Monument protects the Wupatki and Wukoki Pueblos and the surrounding area. These Pueblos were built by the Sinagua from around 1130 A.D. to 1250 A.D.
*When visiting Native American archeological sights, it is very important to stay on designated walkways and to leave the sites as you found them.*
The Wupatki Pueblo is a massive, 100 room apartment like structure.
The Wukoki Pueblo is a much smaller structure that visitors can walk through.
The area is absolutely beautiful, even if there is very little water to live off on.
The Wupatki National Monument is located about an hour North of Flagstaff, Arizona. Other sites of significance in the area are Sunset Crater Volcano and Walnut Canyon National Monuments, Humphrey’s Peak (highest point in the state), and Grand Canyon National Park.


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Highlights from the show floor of CES 2011. In this edition, we've plenty of tablets, notebooks and systems covered, courtesy of Microsoft showcasing the more prominent products from their partners in one location. Also covered are Lenovo's new star products from their booth.
We visited Intel's booth today and we had the opportunity to experience the new Sandy Bridge laptops, wireless display, netbooks and a preview of a couple of Oak Trail products.
We dropped by Dell's Suites at Palms Casino Resort and the ShowStoppers @ CES exhibition over at Wynn Las Vegas Hotel to see just what they have to offer.
At the CES press day, Intel officially launched the much awaited 2nd generation Core processor family, much better known as Sandy Bridge. The new processor promises faster compute performance as well as improved graphics performance, an updated WiDi 2.0, Intel Quick Sync and Intel Insider.
It's Day 0, one day before the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2011 officially opens the halls and Motorola is already busy with new announcements, including the first Honeycomb equipped tablet.
Microsoft wasted no time to officially share with the world on what they've been working on, even before CES 2011 starts tomorrow. Check out some of the latest mobile devices Windows 7 is enabling, a newer revision of Surface and next gen. Windows running on ARM-based systems.
Two days before the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2011 officially begins! We check out the special press only media event to see what's in store, and there are plenty of goodies to be spotted.
Sharp is finally ready to ramp up their 4-Color AQUOS Quattron series to the 3D stage. The new 3D AQUOS LE925 will carry an X-Gen LCD panel with side-mounted LED scanning backlights. Apart from the typical active-shutter formula, Sharp has also engineered a unique feature not commonly found with other manufacturers. Read on to find out!
Motorola's final Android device of 2010 has been revealed. Does the manufacturer end the year on a bang? Here are our initial impressions of this new addition to the Motorola lineup.
Toshiba finally joins the 3D TV race and we highlight two of their new Regza TV series that aim to deliver a punch in the steadily growing 3D TV space. We also managed to get some hands-on time with these TVs from the recent Toshiba regional TV strategy event.
- Apple iPhone 5se and iPad Air 3 to be available on 18th March?
- Apple sued for using 3D Touch and Force Touch features
- You can soon see how many people watched your videos on Instagram
- HTC's next flagship smartphone to sport powerful imaging hardware
- Dual-sim Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge listed on IDA's website
- Leaked: The upcoming AMD Zen CPU will feature up to 32 cores in a pair of 16-core modules!
- Samsung Gear S2 Classic in 18K Rose Gold available just before Valentine’s Day
- HP aims to eliminate screen tear by offering FreeSync on its AMD-based laptops


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Cancer survival rise
Figures show survival rates from cancer have doubled in the past 30 years, so that the average patient has an almost 50-50 chance of living for ten more years ( David Rose writes).
Statistics released by Cancer Research UK indicate that, on average, a patient with cancer has a 46.2 per cent chance of being alive 10 years after diagnosis, up from 23.6 per cent 30 years ago.
While survival rates vary widely between different types of cancer, the overall five-year survival rate is now 49.6 per cent for patients with cancer in England and Wales, the charity said. By 2020, two thirds of people with cancer should be alive five years after diagnosis, it said.
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Wednesday (September 21) saw the grand reopening of the Wellbeing Centre, which has been closed to patients since the first Covid-19 lockdown in 2020.
Not only did the festivities include a look around the refurbished Wellbeing Centre, formerly known as the Day Therapy Centre, but it also marked the official opening of the renewed sensory garden, designed by local landscape gardener Caroline Stanley and Riseholme College students.
The garden was first showcased at the Lincolnshire Show earlier this year, where it won the Highly Commended award, and elements of this beautiful garden have now been laid into the existing garden of the Wellbeing Centre for patients and their families to enjoy.
The celebrations on Wednesday’s launch were attended by local businesses and organisations, staff, volunteers, supporters and special guests Mayor of Louth, Coun Jeremy Baskett and his wife, the Mayoress Bridget Baskett.
Throughout the day, St Barnabas staff held tours of the building to show off its multiple therapy rooms and large spaces that nurses, patients and families can use for a wide variety of services. It also boasts a Hub space with comfortable chairs and a kitchenette, which will be open for visitors to drop in every Thursday morning from 6th October and enjoy a free-of-charge coffee morning.
The Wellbeing Centre hopes to restart the services offered before the pandemic, including arts and crafts therapies, gardening, gentle exercise classes, and much more. To help make these ideas a reality, St Barnabas is looking to recruit volunteers who can help deliver these valuable services to the community.
Steve Bond, Head of Volunteering, said: “Volunteering is a great way of giving back to the community, gaining new skills, and meeting interesting people. Our volunteers often stay on to support us for years as they enjoy it so much!”
Local distillery Pin Gin was in attendance at the reopening, offering visitors tasters of the special rum and gin flavours they recently created to commemorate the charity’s 40th anniversary. The Ruby Gin and Ruby Rum are available to purchase from the Pin Gin website at £35 per bottle, with £14 of each sale donated straight to St Barnabas.
Warm beverages were provided by Lincoln Tea & Coffee Company. The company has partnered with St Barnabas on their Care for a Cuppa campaign, which was represented at the reopening by St Barnabas’ Fundraising Officer, Ellie Carter. Ellie baked a variety of delicious cakes to sell to the attendees on the day and raise money for the charity.
Care for a Cuppa is a feel-good fundraising initiative that encourages supporters to put the kettle on and host a coffee morning/bake sale to raise vital funds for their local Hospice. People who sign up receive a free fundraising pack including bunting, cake flags, games, posters and two delicious recipes by renowned Lincolnshire chef Rachel Green. To find out more and host your own Care for a Cuppa, visit https://stbarnabashospice.co.uk/care-for-a-cuppa/.
St Barnabas Hospice is thankful to everyone who attended the successful reopening of the Wellbeing Centre in Louth and would like to encourage volunteers and the general public to get in touch to get involved in upcoming services. Please email [email protected] to find out more.
If you are interested in joining the centre in Louth as a volunteer, please visit our website: https://stbarnabashospice.co.uk/get-involved/volunteer/.


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Mercifully, there are no melting Satanic goats involved this time, and this chap is considerably easier to identify. Now while "Madman" isn't a bad title for the card, "Mutant Man" would be nearer the mark. For this is exactly what he is - a unfortunate fellow mutated and driven homicidal by slow poisoning from dodgily dumped chemicals.
He appears in the 1972 Brit SF horror flick Doomwatch, produced by cult studio Tigon and directed by Hammer regular Peter Sadsy. Now the movie itself was a big screen spin-off from a popular BBC series of the same title. Devised by Dr. Kit Pedlar and Gerry Davis - the creators of Cybermen in Doctor Who - Doomwatch followed the investigations of a group of boffins faced with assorted ecological and technological threats to humanity. It's probably best remembered these days for the episode Tomorrow the Rat which saw a young Robert Powell being menaced by man-eating rodents. However the movie, while it did feature appearances from the regulars of the TV show, cast two new characters to star in the big screen adventure. However they were both familiar faces to lovers of cult movies/TV - hence we have Ian Bannen and Judy Geeson dispatched to a remote isle where something nasty in the water is making monsters of the locals, proving yet again, that like The Wicker Man and Nothing But The Night, remote Scottish islands were to be avoided at all costs in the early 1970s.


The Head of Policy at the Serious Fraud Office (SFO), Chris Walker, has outlined the best practices which shall be adopted by the SFO in implementing and policing the Bribery Act. The Ministry of Justice has recently announced that more time is needed to prepare the guidance provided for in Section 9 of the Act concerning adequate procedures to protect a business from bribery. This guidance will help to reassure corporates on the steps they can take to put in place adequate procedures and to help develop a genuine anti-corruption culture. A directors' guidance will also be published which will discuss the details of various offences and what needs to be proved. It will also set out the public interest factors that prosecutors should be willing to take into account in deciding whether to prosecute. It will shed some light on some of the issues concerning facilitation payments and hospitality that has been raised. He confirmed that the SFO will enforce this legislation robustly and acknowledge that a safeguard for businesses is that the SFO's interpretation of the Act can be challenged in Court.


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Your hearing health is connected to numerous other health conditions, from depression to dementia. Your hearing is linked to your health in the following ways.
1. your Hearing is Impacted by Diabetes
A widely-cited study that evaluated over 5,000 adults determined that people who had been diagnosed with diabetes were twice as likely to endure mild or worse hearing impairment when tested with low- or mid-frequency sounds. With high-frequency sounds, hearing loss was not as severe but was also more likely. This same research reported that individuals who had slightly elevated blood sugar levels (pre-diabetic) were 30% more likely to have hearing loss. A more recent meta-study revealed that the connection between hearing loss and diabetes was consistent, even when controlling for other variables.
So a greater risk of hearing impairment is solidly connected to diabetes. But the significant question is why is there a connection. When it comes to this, science doesn’t really have the answers. A whole range of health issues have been connected to diabetes, including damage to the extremities, eyes, and kidneys. It’s possible that diabetes has a similar harmful impact on the blood vessels of the inner ear. But management of your general health could also be a relevant possibility. Research that observed military veterans highlighted the connection between hearing loss and diabetes, but in particular, it revealed that those with uncontrolled diabetes, essentially, individuals who are not monitoring their blood sugar or otherwise treating the disease, suffered worse outcomes. It’s essential to have a doctor test your blood sugar if you believe you may have undiagnosed diabetes or are pre-diabetic.
2. Your Ears Can be Harmed by High Blood Pressure
Multiple studies have shown that hearing loss is connected to high blood pressure, and some have found that high blood pressure may actually speed up age-related hearing loss. Even when adjusting for variables such as whether you smoke or your level of noise exposure, the results are solid. Gender appears to be the only variable that makes a difference: Men with high blood pressure are at a greater danger of hearing loss.
The ears and the circulatory system have a direct relationship: Two of your body’s primary arteries run directly by your ears besides the presence of tiny blood vessels inside your ears. People with high blood pressure, often, can hear their own blood pumping and this is the cause of their tinnitus. That’s why this type of tinnitus is known as pulsatile tinnitus; you hear your pulse. The foremost theory why high blood pressure would speed up hearing loss is that high blood pressure can cause physical damage to your ears. There’s more power behind each heartbeat if the heart is pumping harder. That could potentially damage the smaller blood arteries inside your ears. High blood pressure is treatable using both lifestyle changes and medical interventions. But if you think you’re suffering from hearing loss, even if you think you’re too young for age-related hearing loss, you should make an appointment to see us.
3. Hearing Loss And Dementia
You might have a higher risk of dementia if you have hearing impairment. Almost 2000 individuals were analyzed over a six year period by Johns Hopkins University, and the study revealed that even with mild hearing loss (about 25 dB), the risk of dementia increases by 24%. Another study by the same researchers, which followed subjects over more than a decade, discovered that the worse a subject’s hearing was, the more likely that he or she would develop dementia. This research also demonstrated that Alzheimer’s had a similar connection to hearing loss. Based on these results, moderate hearing impairment puts you at 3X the chance of somebody without hearing loss. Severe hearing loss puts you at almost 4x the risk.
It’s essential, then, to have your hearing tested. Your health depends on it.


The biggest loser in the recent Iowa presidential caucuses was not Donald Trump or any of the other candidates who did not meet expectations in garnering voters. No, the title for the real loser was, hands down, the state of Louisiana.
In West Virginia, Tracy Lynn Starkey, 21, and Nathaniel R. Spina, 22, were arraigned on Saturday, Jan. 30, in Monongalia County Magistrate Court on charges of operating a clandestine lab and possession of precursor to manufacture meth and conspiracy..
If you want to know the truth, it is for the children. And that is why I focus so much of my efforts on women. You and I both know that, for the most part, women are the primary caregivers for their children.
"Dr. Moseley was found guilty last week of fraudulently collecting more than $15,000 in food stamps and child care assistance," said Treasurer Kennedy. "This was taxpayer money. Dr. Moseley also has contracted with the state to provide consulting services.
In last week’s Hotline Section, a reader contacts us and asks some very interesting questions about a proposed property tax renewal for the Caddo-Bossier Port Commission. Unfortunately. it was after press deadline that we received a response from Caddo-Bossier Port Commission Director Eric England, who responded to our reader’s questions.
Early last month, a new Caddo Parish commissioner contacted me as he worked on a plan to "correct" policies at the heart of the Commission self-pay scandal. I quickly saw that the work was another guarantee of commissioner self-pay, tracing back to at least one veteran commissioner who is dead at the heart of some of the worst self-pay abuses.
Alternatively, each week I could fill this column with medical and scientific facts about the consequences of long-term meth use. I could discuss the incidence of rhabdomyolysis, the dyspnea produced when meth deposits in pulmonary tissue via serotonin transporters, and the cases of cerebral infarcts and formication.
Times are tough, and there is talk about making them even tougher by raising revenue through tax increases. Yes, the state, as usual, is strapped for cash. Yes, we're facing, as usual, a large shortfall in the state budget.
Two hundred years ago this month, Louisiana was the center of a major turning point in both American and world history. The War of 1812 was the first time in the short time of the nation’s history that the U.S. had declared war, and the three-year conflict came to a final struggle at the Battle of New Orleans.


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The Sopranos unsurprisingly topped the list of the 101 best written television shows.
Last night (2nd June), the Writers Guild of America (the WGA) unveiled its list of the 101 best written television shows in history voted for by members, who are split into east (WGAE) and western (WGAW) guilds in an online ballot.
Following the WGA's 2005 '101 Best Screenplays', the new list saw New Jersey mobster drama The Sopranos (created by David Chase) top the TV Guide Magazine-sponsored list. After debuting in 1999, the show ran for six seasons and 86 episodes before ending in 2007. The show, starring James Gandolfini as lead-character Anthony "Tony" Soprano, has received glowing critical acclaim over the years with New Yorker editor, David Remnick proclaiming the show to be "the richest achievement in the history of television."
Indeed, this is not the first time the highly lauded series has topped a 'best of' chart, with previous rankings including TV Guide's 'Top 50 TV Shows of All Time', and 'Channel 4's Greatest Television Series of All Time.'
The true top dog of the 101 best TV shows was surely writer Matthew Weiner, who had two shows in the list's top 10: he has contributed episodes to The Sopranos and is the writer of Mad Men, which came 7th in the list.
The criteria were, according to Deadline.com, "All genres were eligible.but the shows had to be written in English and broadcast on U.S. airwaves. Individual or non-serialized programs were deemed not eligible."
The U.K series which were chosen in the 101 included, BBC's The Office (51), Absolutely Fabulous (90), Fawlty Towers (58) and Monty Python's Flying Circus (79), none of which charted particularly high.
Deadline.com raised its collective eyebrows at the WGA's choice to compile such a list, openly wondering what role TV Guide played as sponsors: "How could the WGA diminish the value of its name and integrity in exchange for a lame Red Carpet event?" The infotainment news website also questions why more members weren't made aware of the opportunity to vote: "Why didn't more of the union's scribes know about this online WGAW and WGAE member vote?"
Matt Groening's The Simpsons Didn't Make The Top 10
David Chase, The Creator of The Sopranos


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There are actually rules to follow during the season of Misrule in Mobile!
And failure to follow the rules can cost you-- $150 to get your car back if it's towed, $298 if you get a ticket for crossing the barricades.
Here are a few things you should know from City of Mobile:
- Attend parades in groups with family or friends.
- Glass containers are prohibited by city ordinance
- Do not follow floats. Violators may be arrested.
- Do not throw any object in the direction of floats, band members or any parade participants. Violators may be arrested.
- Materials known as "Silly String" and "Snap & Pops" along with similar products are illegal. Possession of any of these products may result in arrest.
- Do not cross the barricades. Each officer will be carrying a ticket book and will be issuing citations for the offense. The fine for crossing the barricades is $298.
- No underage drinking is allowed. Special undercover police details arrest violators.
- If you need police assistance during a parade, go to the nearest intersection and advise a uniformed police officer.
- Choose a well-lit area for night parade viewing.
- Establish a post-parade meeting place for family and friends in case you become separated.
- Park vehicles in secure areas and do not leave valuables in plain sight. Utilize the trunk to store valuables.
- Uniformed and plainclothes officers will be patrolling behind the crowds to identify and arrest persons engaging in criminal activity.
- Pets are prohibited during the parades downtown.
- Skateboards and motorized scooters are prohibited.

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What is Same Day Teeth Technique?
Same day teeth technique is a missing teeth solution that involves loading or placement of dental implants, and the attachment of tooth restorations (such as a dental crown) – all within the same day. Since there is no need for a waiting period between the time the dental implants are loaded, and the time when the teeth restorations will be attached – same day teeth procedure can provide all the benefits of missing teeth solutions to a patient in the shortest amount of time.
Advantages of Same Day Teeth Technique
Immediate Benefits - Compared to traditional dental implants that usually need a healingwaiting period spanning a few months before the teeth restorations can be attached, th


Rear Beam / Rear Suspension Citroën Xsara
The Citroën Xsara is a popular compact vehicle manufactured between 1997 and 2006 with a range of bodywork, including a three or five door version, hatchback and station wagon. Later, a family version was added under the name Xsara Picasso. Production ended in 2006 and gave way to another Citroën model.
We would like to draw attention to the huge success of Citroën Xsara at the WRC World Championship with the famous driver Sebastien Loeb.
Qualities and defects.
Xsara has a very wide range of petrol and diesel engines, so it can easily meet the needs of everyone. In the VTS version of the petrol range, you can choose from the small 1.4 with 75 hp to 2.0 with 163 hp. Diesel engines are available from an economical 1.4 HDI with 68 hp and an unrivaled 2.0 HDI 109 hp. The wide range of choices is still a big advantage of the PSA Group.
Citroën Xsara has become very affordable and is a very good choice if you are looking for a reliable and cheap vehicle.
Its great strength lies in the surprisingly comfortable interior. Very large car boot and great driving characteristics.
The weakest part is undoubtedly the Xsara rear axle! Its lack of maintenance information from the manufacturer rather than a design defect. PSA rear axles are often debatable matter and each has its own opinion.
How to diagnose rear axle failure?
The Citroën Xsara is equipped with the famous rear axle with torsion bars. Here is an overview of how to detect a failure of the rear axle. The first visible defect is the inclination of the wheels towards the inside of the body. This is often followed by a clatter or whistle, and worse driving characteristics may also occur.
The rear axle is available in several versions and it is not enough to indicate whether it is a Citroën Xsara sedan or estate. There might be brake discs or brake drums. If there is a brake drum we need to know the diameter of it. We do not recommend second-hand rear axle as it is impossible to verify its actual condition.


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So far, the etiology of thyroid cancer is not clear. In clinical practice, it is believed that the pathogenesis may be related to the follow
So far, the etiology of thyroid cancer is not clear. In clinical practice, it is believed that the pathogenesis may be related to the following factors.
1 iodine and thyroid cancer
Generally, iodine deficiency causes endemic goiter, thyroid hormone synthesis, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) levels, stimulate the thyroid follicular hypertrophy, the incidence of thyroid cancer increased, but more for follicular thyroid carcinoma. In the area of endemic goiter, papillary thyroid carcinoma accounts for 85% of the well differentiated thyroid cancer.
2 radiation and thyroid cancer
With X-ray irradiation in mice can induce animal thyroid, thyroid carcinoma; on the other hand, the thyroid destruction not caused by thyroid hormone, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) secretion can promote the development of thyroid cancer cells. The baby had received mediastinal thymic enlargement or neck radiotherapy in children especially prone to thyroid cancer, this is because children and adolescents cell proliferation, radiation is a kind of additional stimulus, to promote the formation of the tumor. The incidence of thyroid cancer has increased in Nagasaki and Hiroshima after the atomic bomb.
3 thyroid stimulating hormone and thyroid carcinoma
The signal transduction pathway of TSH mediated by cAMP regulates thyroid follicular cell growth may occur in thyroid cancer, serum TSH level increased, induced nodular goiter, given mutagen and TSH stimulation can induce the thyroid follicular carcinoma. Clinical studies have shown that TSH inhibition plays an important role in the treatment of differentiated thyroid cancer after surgery, but whether TSH stimulation is a pathogenic factor of thyroid cancer remains to be confirmed.
4 the role of sex hormones and thyroid cancer
The relationship between sex hormones and thyroid cancer is well received in women with well differentiated thyroid cancer. Clinical, usually adolescent tumors are also into the National People's Congress, adolescent thyroid carcinoma cervical lymph node metastasis or distant metastasis earlier than adults, but the prognosis is better than adults, 10 women after the age of incidence increased significantly, may increase with the young people of thyroid cancer estrogen. Thyroid hormone receptors (ER) and progesterone receptor (PR) were found in thyroid tissue, and there were ER in thyroid carcinoma. But the effect of sex hormones on thyroid cancer has not yet been determined.
5 other thyroid diseases and thyroid cancer
(1) nodular goiter: the incidence of thyroid cancer in nodular goiter can be as high as 4% ~ 17%. Nodular goiter is caused by TSH in different parts of the thyroid follicular epithelial hyperplasia, papillary hyperplasia and vascular regeneration, papillary thyroid cancer may occur. With iodine deficiency areas of drinking water and food to feed mice or rats, serum TSH level increased, not only induce nodular goiter, and in which the occurrence of thyroid cancer, is a risk factor for thyroid cancer.
(2) thyroid hyperplasia are congenital hyperplastic goiter long-term without appropriate treatment reported final thyroid cancer, and timely detection of congenital hyperplastic goiter, and treated with thyroid hormone replacement therapy, eliminate long-term stimulation of TSH is very important.
(3) thyroid adenoma: some people think that the incidence of thyroid cancer is related to the solitary thyroid adenoma. If the thyroid carcinoma secondary to thyroid adenoma, its type should be based on the follicular carcinoma, but the fact is that papillary thyroid carcinoma accounted for the vast majority of thyroid cancer patients often have a history of adenoma, but to confirm the relationship between the two is very difficult.
(4) chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis (Hashimoto thyroiditis, HT): Hashimoto's disease. In recent years, more and more reports of thyroid cancer have been found in HT. The incidence of thyroid cancer is 4.3% ~ 24%, HT and thyroid cancer can be the same as the two unrelated diseases. On the other hand, focal HT may also be the body's immune response to thyroid cancer. HT may lead to thyroid follicular cell damage, reduce the secretion of thyroid hormone, feedback caused by increased TSH, TSH continuous stimulation of thyroid follicular cells, hyperplasia and canceration; may also TSH as a contributing factor, at the same time in the carcinogenesis of thyroid cancer gene expression; others think that common autoimmune thyroid carcinoma with HT background.
(5) hyperthyroidism: because of the low level of serum TSH in patients with hyperthyroidism, it is believed that thyroid cancer does not occur in patients with hyperthyroidism. But it is reported that the incidence of thyroid cancer is 2.5% ~ 9.6%. In thyroid cancer, the incidence of hyperthyroidism can reach 3.3% ~ 19%. We should pay more attention to the clinical situation of hyperthyroidism combined with thyroid cancer, and should be alert to the presence of thyroid cancer.
6 family factors and thyroid cancer
Thyroid cancer is not an independent familial syndrome, but it can be used as a part of familial syndrome or hereditary disease.

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Florida Remains the Deadliest State for Cyclists, CDC Reports
Injuries and deaths that occur due to accidents on the road affect more than just drivers and passengers of motor vehicles, as our Delray Beach personal injury lawyers know. Sadly, it is often bicyclists as well who wind up badly – and sometimes fatally – injured on the roadways, and in no State more frequently than here in Florida. According to a new report released by the Centers for Disease Control (the CDC), Florida remains the deadliest state in the country for cyclists.
The new wide-ranging report, released just last month, attempts to connect cyclist deaths with motor vehicle traffic. (This connection should come as no major surprise to Floridians, who know that Florida’s roads and highways can be especially dangerous for a number of reasons.) With mounds of data sifted through by CDC employees, the report compares statistics from two periods, the first being the period from 1975-1979, and the second being the period from 2008-2012. As our Delray Beach personal injury lawyers at the Law Offices of Aronberg, Aronberg & Green know, in the most recent set of data, Florida proves itself to be the most dangerous state for cyclists, even when population is accounted for.
There are more than 100 cyclist deaths each year in the Sunshine State, at a population-adjusted rate of .57 per 100,000 residents (the highest in the country). Compare this to the lowest rate in the country of just .04 per 100,000 residents, which is the rate boasted by Vermont. Florida didn’t score too highly on the degree to which these fatalities decreased either. While Maine showed the most positive movement, with a 78.7% decrease in cyclist mortality between the two time periods, Florida showed one of the most meager decreases, with just 9.7%
With high cyclist fatality numbers and inadequate decreases in such numbers, Florida’s roadways appear relatively unwelcoming to those on bicycles. Our Delray Beach personal injury lawyers know that our state must do more to promote the safety of cyclists, especially when warm weather and outdoor activities are touted as benefits of living here. Currently, state law only requires a bicyclist to wear a proper helmet if they are under 16 years of age; apparently, this requirement is insufficient.
The picture painted by the CDC’s report might not even show how bad things really are. For instance, perhaps the most significant limitation of the study is that it only involved death-causing incidents that both a) involved a motor vehicle and b) took place on a road. This means that any accidents which either didn’t involve a motor vehicle or which took place off a public road (a private driveway, a private parking garage, etc.) were not included in the study.
When you or your loved ones go out for a bicycle ride, please do so carefully. If you have any questions about this or any other personal injury issue, or if you or a loved one has been injured due to the recklessness or negligence of another, please contact our Delray Beach personal injury lawyers at Aronberg, Aronberg & Green by calling 561-266-9191 or by e-mailing us at email@example.com. We look forward to assisting you!


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Dorchester County - It could get more expensive to shop in Dorchester County. On Monday Dorchester County Council members will debate a resolution to increase their sales and use tax by one percent to makeup for a reduction in property tax.
The council had already decided to put the referendum on the November ballot.
The county is only required to return 71 percent of the money from the sales tax to property owners. Up to 21 percent can be used for county operations. At the center of the debate is whether or not council members should return 100 percent through property tax relief.
According to Councilman Jay Byars, the additional penny tax would be added to all purchases county wide. He said this is an opportunity to take advantage of out of town shoppers who account for 20% of retail sales.
Some council members believe a tax relief will attract new business to the region.
Opponents argue just the opposite. They believe a tax increase will cripple economic growth.
In addition, they argue the tax has a "Reverse Robin Hood" effect.
Opponents said that by adding a one percent tax to food purchases and other necessities, the tax burden transfers from Dorchester County residents who own property to residents who do not own property. Which will primarily affect the poor and elderly, who least can afford additional taxes.
Some have even criticized the council for holding a vote during an off year.
The tax relief applies to primary homes, secondary homes and business property. It would not apply to renters.
The property tax relief is based on how much is raised. Last year $8.5 million would have been raised through a penny sales tax.
The tax question will show up on the ballot in November for voters to decide. If passed, it would take effect in July 2014.
The council meeting will take place at the county services building, 201 Johnston St., and starts at 7 p.m.
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When it comes to making a positive impact on the world, few individuals have had as much influence as Melinda Gates. As the co-founder of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Melinda has dedicated her life to philanthropy and empowering change on a global scale.
From addressing poverty and improving healthcare to promoting gender equality and education, Melinda Gates has been at the forefront of numerous initiatives that have transformed the lives of millions. Through her unwavering commitment and strategic approach, she has become a true champion for social progress.
A Vision for Change
Melinda Gates' philanthropic journey began with a shared vision between her and her husband, Bill Gates. They believed that every person, regardless of their background or circumstances, should have an equal opportunity to live a healthy and productive life.
Together, they established the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in 2000, with a focus on improving global health and education. Over the years, their vision expanded, and the foundation's work now spans across various areas, including poverty alleviation, agricultural development, and access to technology.
Driving Global Impact
The impact of Melinda Gates' philanthropy can be seen in numerous initiatives and projects around the world. One of the foundation's key areas of focus is global health, where they have played a pivotal role in eradicating diseases such as polio and reducing the mortality rate of children under five.
Additionally, Melinda Gates has been a vocal advocate for women's rights and gender equality. Through the foundation's initiatives, she has worked to empower women and girls in developing countries by providing access to education, healthcare, and economic opportunities.
A Catalyst for Change
What sets Melinda Gates apart is not only her financial contributions but also her hands-on approach to philanthropy. She actively engages with communities, listens to their needs, and collaborates with local organizations to create sustainable solutions.
By leveraging her influence and resources, Melinda Gates has been able to mobilize governments, businesses, and individuals to join the fight against poverty and inequality. She recognizes that true change requires collective action and partnerships.
Melinda Gates' philanthropic journey serves as an inspiration to individuals around the world. Her dedication, empathy, and unwavering commitment to making a difference have inspired countless others to take action and contribute to positive change in their communities.
Through her leadership and advocacy, Melinda Gates has shown that anyone, regardless of their background or resources, can make a meaningful impact. She reminds us that we all have the power to be changemakers and create a better world for future generations.
Melinda Gates' philanthropic journey and global impact are a testament to the transformative power of compassion and dedication. Her work has touched the lives of millions, empowering change and creating a more equitable world.
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HAWKESBURY Valley has set themselves up with a chance to qualify for the finals with a win this weekend over St Ives in NSW Suburban Rugby Union.
Valley is just two points behind Old Ignatians, currently placed fourth and holding the last spot in the finals, and a win this weekend could see the club leapfrog them into the post-season.
Valley is sixth, and also has to worry about Brothers, also on 29 points, nabbing the top spot, but the club has a few things going for it in the final round of the division three competition this weekend.
Firstly, it is playing St Ives, which has not won a game all season and has a disastrous points differential.
Secondly, Old Ignatians is playing Hawkesbury Ag College, which has comfortably sewn up a finals spot.
Old Ignatians has six wins this season, but in the only meeting with Ag College, it lost 59-12, and this weekend Ag College will be at home.
If Valley both Valley and Ag College put up big wins, Valley will be in with a genuine shot to qualify for the finals in first grade.
The club will also need to hope that Newport either beats Brothers, or does enough to deny the club a maximum points victory, but there is nothing it can do to control that.
Meanwhile, the weekend’s play saw Valley lose to Barker Old Boys, while Ag College had a 20-point win over Brothers.
Barker Old Boys have been on top of the table all season, and despite giving it a good crack, the visitors to McQuade Park were undone 60-24.
Club stalwart Dane Humphries crossed the stripe for a try, as did fullback Michael Lett, winger Zach Portini and centre Graham Woodhouse.
Ag College won 34-14 on the road to claim its 10th win for the season.
Number eight Michael Va’a bagged a brace of tries in the match, with centre Dean Jones, winger Campbell Hislop and lock Ben Goodier also crossing the stripe.
The second grade teams for both Valley and Ag College also collected wins at the weekend.


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Does Leonard wear a wig?
Howard’s rigid, helmet-like ‘do almost seems too good to be true, but Helberg says he’s not donning any fake follicles. “I don’t wear a wig,” he said. “Not yet. My hair is flat-ironed, however.”What is his favorite episode?
What color is Jim Parsons hair?
Jim Parsons Height, Weight, Age, Boyfriend & More
|Real Name||James Joseph Parsons|
|Weight in pounds||145 lbs|
Can Jim Parsons play the theremin?
The cast really plays instruments on set. Amy (Mayim Bialik) and Sheldon (Jim Parsons) are actually playing the harp and theremin on the show. Both learned how to play the instruments after it was decided a harp would be Amy’s favorite instrument.
Are Kunal Nayyar and Simon Helberg friends in real life?
Although in real life, Kunal Nayyar and Simon Helberg aren’t as close as in the show (thank God!), they have quite a good relationship. In September 2018, Kunal Nayyar mused about his friendship with Simon Helberg on social media. Alongside a picture taken on set, Nayyar wrote: “12 years, with my brother from another.
Is Bernadette voice really that high?
Melissa Rauch based Bernadette’s voice on a family member Rauch’s character, Bernadette, has a famously high-pitched voice. It turns out that squeaky speech pattern was inspired by a close relative of Rauch’s: her mom! “Only without the Jersey!
Why did Jim Parsons dye his hair?
The star of “The Big Bang Theory” and “Hollywood” said he wanted to give husband Todd Spiewak “one and a half companions” while in self-isolation. “Quarantine causes changes,” Parsons told host Jess Cagle. …
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48 years (March 24, 1973)
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Howard’s mother is played by longtime character actress Carol Ann Susi. However Melissa Rauch, who plays Howard’s wife Bernadette, says there’s a bit of Mrs. Wolowitz in her. Bernadette’s own voice on the show is distinctive as well — high-pitched and soft.
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Are Mayim Bialik and Kaley Cuoco friends?
Says Mayim Bialik about her and Kaley’s relationship: “We worked together for nine years, and I went to her wedding and celebrated things with her – I would say we’re friends.” Kaley agreed with that statement, plain and simple.
What mental illness does Sheldon have?
In the television show Big Bang Theory, Sheldon Cooper, a theoretical physicist who shows signs of Asperger Syndrome and Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder, has a compulsive need to knock three times, say the persons name three times, and repeat for a total of three times.


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For the second year in succession, these clubs take the game to China – and they could not be in more contrasting form. Gold Coast put in its worst performance under coach Stuart Dew against Melbourne last Saturday, while Port is fresh off an exhilarating Showdown victory over Adelaide. Following last year's blowout win by the Power, the pressure is on the Suns to make this contest competitive, or risk not heading back in 2019. After losing three games straight, things have been made even more difficult following the suspension of tall forward Sam Day, which coupled with the injury to Tom Lynch, leaves the Suns' forward line a bit on the short side. Port has been up and down this season, but with wins over the Crows and Swans along the way, has shown that its best is still right up there. It's hard to see Ken Hinkley's men losing this one.
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|FREE KICKS AGAINST||2ND||12TH|
|HIGHEST SCORE||15.11 (101)||16.14 (110)|
|LOWEST SCORE||7.13 (55)||7.8 (50)|
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WHERE AND WHEN: Adelaide Arena at Jiangwan Stadium (Shanghai), Saturday, May 19, 3.15pm AEST
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LAST FIVE MEETINGS
R23, 2017, Port Adelaide 20.15 (135) d Gold Coast 3.2 (20) at Adelaide Oval
R8, 2017, Port Adelaide 16.14 (110) d Gold Coast 4.14 (38) at Adelaide Arena at Jiangwan Stadium
R23, 2016, Port Adelaide 13.11 (89) d Gold Coast 9.12 (66) at Metricon Stadium
R22, 2015, Port Adelaide 12.16 (88) d Gold Coast 7.9 (51) at Metricon Stadium
R21, 2014, Port Adelaide 7.14 (56) d Gold Coast 7.5 (47) at Metricon Stadium
THE SIX POINTS
1. It wasn’t close when the sides played in 2017. In two games the Power kicked a combined 36 goals to seven and won by a total of 187 points. The Suns' 3.2 (20) in the second match was the club's lowest ever score.
2. It will be a contest between the two best tackling teams in 2018. Gold Coast is ranked first, averaging 72.6 a game and Port Adelaide second, averaging 69.5.
3. After Gold Coast won the first meeting in 2011 the Power have dominated, winning eight consecutive matches. The Suns have managed 100 points in a game once, all the way back in that 2011 victory.
4. The Suns are the worst finishing team in 2018, losing seven of eight final quarters and a combined minus 102 points in that term. In their last three games they've kicked just 42 total points in fourth quarters while conceding 100.
5. This will be the second meeting between the teams in China and the fifth game for premiership points played outside of Australia. It’s also the fourth different home venue for the Suns in 2018 so far.
6. Port Adelaide has eight players ranked in the top 100 of the Schick AFL Player Ratings (Robbie Gray, Ollie Wines, Justin Westhoff, Tom Rockliff, Jared Polec, Brad Ebert, Travis Boak and Chad Wingard). With Jarryd Lyons and injured Tom Lynch, Gold Coast has just two.
IT'S A BIG WEEK FOR …
After escaping with a fine from Monday night's Tribunal hearing for making contact with an umpire, Gold Coast skipper Steven May will be desperate to play well. Gold Coast's season is sliding out of control and not only does it need to rectify last year's disaster in China, but also give its fans reason for hope on the eve of returning to Metricon Stadium. That starts with the skipper.
PREDICTION: Port Adelaide by 45 points


This impressive deck truss is an unusual sight, as deck trusses themselves are uncommon, and even less common on highways. The bridge's truss configuration is Warren with verticals. Connections are riveted. The bridge is noted also for its unusual built-up steel bents which extend down halfway to the water, and are themselves sitting on stone piers.
The Historic Bridge Inventory thinks the bridge was once a railroad bridge, which explains the unusual design. While not as massive as most rail bridges, the statement is believable, as there is a rail-line near the bridge. The rail line is also worth mentioning because there is a beautiful stone arch tunnel on the north side of this bridge. This tunnel was pointed right toward the bridge moreso than the current curved alignment of the tracks to the tunnel, additional evidence that there was indeed a set of tracks crossing the river via this bridge. The inventory also mentions that there was once a brick yard to the south of the bridge.
This bridge has been heavily modified, although the Historic Bridge Inventory makes it sound worse than it is. Their assessment that a bridge as unusual as this one is rendered insignificant just because somebody modified some parts of it is outdated. The majority of the original materials of the bridge remain. There is still extensive v-lacing and riveting present on this bridge, and it retains its overall design scheme and appearance. It is a significant example of a deck truss bridge, which is a less common truss type.
Information and Findings From Pennsylvania's Historic Bridge Inventory
Discussion of Bridge
The 3 span, 258'-long, Warren deck truss bridge is supported on ashlar abutments and piers. The bridge was built ca. 1898, and its design and narrow width indicate that it was originally a railroad facility. There are no floor beams at the panel points, as in a conventional truss. There are cross beams spaced close together bearing on the top chord. In 1974 it was extensively rebuilt. The original deck and railings were replaced with an open grid deck and beam guide rail railings. New upper chord box sections with welded connections were built around the original upper chords, and the lower chords were replaced in kind but with welded connections. Many of the diagonals and verticals have welded repairs, and rivets have been replaced with high strength bolts. The bridge is too altered to be historically or technologically significant.
Discussion of Surrounding Area
The bridge carries a single lane of a township road over a stream in a sparsely developed, wooded setting. South of the bridge are the ruins of a former brick yard. Two small ovens remain.
Bridge Considered Historic By Survey: No
This historic bridge has been demolished. This map is shown for reference purposes only.
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