Dr. William McDowell Bill grew up in the community of Windsor, Nova Scotia, the eastern-most province of Canada. After service in the Canadian Army he enrolled at the University of Toronto in Central Canada, where he graduated in English Literature.
During his senior college year Bill experienced a profound Christian rebirth. Following a year as a merchant seaman, he then completed previously begun studies at Westminster Seminary, Philadelphia.
While serving for several years at a center-city mission in Central Florida, Bill earned his Master's degree in Communications at Rollins College, Winter Park, Florida, then beginning to write proposals and promotional materials for the aerospace industry in that region. It was during this activity that Bill was called to teach Biblical Studies and Philosophy at the Orlando branch of Florida Southern, a four-year liberal arts college.
The crowning single event of Bill's career was his invitation by Thomas Nelson, Inc., to be sole English Editor for a contemporary Bible translation involving scholars from thirteen English-speaking countries. During this work he was required to travel extensively to translation committee meetings throughout North America and the United Kingdom. It was also his role to speak on behalf of the translation before many academic and ministerial audiences in those countries. Since that time Bill has been a well-accepted freelance writer.
"Will Squires" is the fictional pseudonym of the author. The events are factual and autobiographical. The locations, landmarks, and properties described can be seen to this day. During the author's growing years the names of persons, the name of the town and its institutions, are changed. In the author's adulthood, the true names of his two successive wives now deceased, personal friends, close associates, places, and institutions are retained.


Coop Himmelb(l)au, New ECB headquarters. Frankfurt.
A total surface area of about 100 square metres and 2500 workstations: the new European Central Bank to be built in Frankfurt was designed by Coop Himmelb(l)au of Austria.
The plan was selected by an international jury and the bank?s board of directors for its optimal response to the monetary institute?s technical and functional requirements. Its formal and architectural solutions are, moreover, ideally suited to elegant but not obvious representation of the institution?s values. The new complex will rise in the eastern part of the city, in a 120 square metre area on the bank of the Mainz River.
The project incorporates three distinct elements which dialogue with one another : a 184 metre high structure twisting around itself, a horizontally oriented building and Grossmarkthalle, the city?s old main market. The vertical structure consists of two polygonal towers linked by an atrium.
The Groundscraper, as the adjacent horizontal building is called, contrasts with the towers but preserves the harmony of the whole and interacts with the old markets without compromising the aesthetic or the visibility of this historical heritage building. The west wing is best seen from south of the river. The atrium linking the two intertwined polygonal constructions will be the fulcrum of the complex, and will promote teamwork and communication with platforms linking the buildings and social spaces. The project also stands out for its response to functional requirements and its ability to provide high quality workstations.


In the sixth circle of hell, Dante inquires about the flaming sepulchers he encounters. His guide informs him that those making "sounds of woe so great" as a result of "horrible pain" are the heretics and their followers. They are not named by Dante, but we know their names: Simon Magus, Marcion, Valentinus, Arius, Donatus, Montanus, Eunomius, Mani, Nestorius, Pelagius, Sabellus, Eutyches, Photinius, Novatus, Apollinaris, Macedonius, the Bogomils, and the Cathars. And these are only some of the most famous of the heresiarchs from the periods of the early church and the middle ages. These heretical teachers undermined orthodox biblical teaching about the doctrine of God, christology, salvation, the authority of Scripture, and the character of the Christian life.
I find it interesting that Dante places these figures much lower in the order of hell than great Greco-Roman pagan philosophers like Plato, Aristotle, Cicero, and Seneca. The pagan philosophers get off relatively easily in Dante's vision: they only lack (evangelical) hope. By contrast, the heretics are found much deeper in the bowls of hell. Perhaps the reason for the differences in location have to do with Dante's Christian humanism. While we find a basically positive view of the great pagan philosophers of antiquity, those who distorted or corrupted the core teachings of the Church are treated with severity and disdain. Perhaps this difference in Dante's appraisal arose from the dual conviction that the best of the ancient pagans obliquely pointed toward and, in some cases, actually paved the way for belief in the holy Trinity, while the heretics ultimately turned people away from or even contributed to the destruction of authentic Christian faith. Presumably, the heretics had known the truth of the Gospel and yet willfully distorted it to serve their own selfish interests – and brought untold thousands with them on the way to fiery destruction.
Heresy still matters today – despite the liberal mainline emphasis on toleration and inclusivism. Corrupt teaching in the name of Christ can still lead people to disaster. Think of the wingnuts in the media who preach the "prosperity Gospel," solicit funds for faith healings, or who explain unbelievable human suffering through natural disasters as the wrath of God. I also think of those who make arguments for the use of torture in the name of God and country. Or how about the creeping Islamicization of Christianity among the liberal Protestants (i.e. Jesus was merely a prophet who pointed us to the transcendent One)? Of course, this is not to mention the countless unconscious adherents in every pew of every church that I have known or served: Macionites (those who hold the view that the God of the Old Testament is angry and evil and that the Father of Jesus Christ in parts of the New Testament is loving and forgiving), Adoptionists (those who hold the view that Jesus the human being was so good that he received a metaphysical promotion), Arians (those who hold the view of "trickle down divinity" in which the Father is really God, the Son is the first thing that "God" created, and the Holy Spirit who comes in a distant third place), and Pelagians (those who hold the view that we can choose God by "making a decision for Christ" or that we can somehow earn God's favor). Make no mistake, the heresies from the early church and medieval periods of church history are much more than historical oddities; they are alive and well today.
Why do heresies matter today, though? Aren't these just so many theological head games akin to arguing about how many angels can dance on the head of a pin? I would argue that corrupt or erroneous beliefs about God, Jesus Christ, the way to salvation, the status of the Bible, or the character of the Christian life matter existentially and spiritually. Wrong or distorted beliefs can and do still lead to various kinds of human wreckage. Puts most starkly: bad theology can kill. It can also lead to the killing of others.
Conversely, I believe that right beliefs (rooted in Scripture and defined by the church through the ages) contributes significantly to Christian health and growth. It matters, for instance, whether we believe that the one who died on the cross for us was both fully God as well as fully human. It matters whether we believe that we are saved from our sins by God's gracious choice and not by our own tragi-comic efforts or actions. Like an expert doctor's diagnosis and prescription, right belief and the actions that follow from it can mean the difference for us between (spiritual) life and death.


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Synaphris letourneuxi és una espècie d'aranyes araneomorfs de la família dels sinàfrids (Synaphridae). Fou descrita per primera vegada per Eugène Simon el 1894 amb el nom de Grammonota letourneuxi.

Aquesta espècie és endèmica d'Egipte. És anomenada així en honor d'Aristide Horaci Letourneux (1820-1891).

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Second-Quarter Variable Annuity Sales Down 20%
NU Online News Service, Aug. 28, 10:05 a.m. -- U.S. variable annuities attracted only $29 billion in total premium flow in the second quarter, ...
By Staff Writer | August 28, 2001 at 08:00 PM | Originally published on Lifehealthpro
NU Online News Service, Aug. 28, 10:05 a.m. – U.S. variable annuities attracted only $29 billion in total premium flow in the second quarter, down 20% from the flow total for the second quarter of 2000, according to the National Association for Variable Annuities, Reston, Va.
Total premium flow for the first half fell 21%, to $58 billion.
NAVA defines "total premium flow" as the sum of premiums from newly sold contracts and premium payments on existing contracts.
NAVA gets the flow figures and other variable annuity statistics from VARDS, a unit of Info-One Inc., Campbell, Calif.
Net asset and investment objective for 2000 were not immediately available, but NAVA says the combined net assets of U.S. variable annuities reached $910 billion June 30. That asset total is up 3% from March 31, but down 6.5% from Dec. 31, 2000.
The share of assets in equity funds fell to $564 billion, or 61.9% of assets, at the end of the second half, down from $623 billion, or 64% of assets, at the end of 2000. Contract holders increased their holdings of bond funds and money-market funds. Holdings in balanced funds held steady.

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The Luther College cafeteria prides itself on offering a wide range of fresh cuisine from a variety of ethnic backgrounds. Lunch consists of two hot meal entrée options as well as a full salad bar, dessert and drink station.
Cafeteria lunch plans are available for purchase in the main office. Semester lunch plans are $595 and can be purchased via cash, cheque or a credit card (form scanned and emailed) to lutherhs@luthercollege.edu or phoned in to 306-791-9150. Semester lunch plans cannot be purchased in the Finance office.
The cash balance can be any amount, but there is a 10% savings if you add $100 or more. For example, you get $110 worth of meals for $100.
Meals can also be purchased at a price of $6.00 breakfast, $8.50 lunch and $9.50 supper.
Can I get a refund on the balance of my cafeteria fob?
Balances on your cafeteria fob never expire. The amount remaining on your fob will transfer automatically into the next school year.
For graduating students or students who withdraw, refunds will not be processed unless the balance has a value of $20 or more. A refund of $20 or more will be transferred to a sibling's fob, if applicable. If there is no sibling, a refund will be processed. There is a $20 administrative fee so balances under $20 are not refunded. If you purchased an amount eligible for the 10% savings, the 10% bonus is not refundable. Please see the financial handbook for a full description of the refund policy and timelines. This refund policy applies to all day students, including grade 12 students graduating at the end of the school year.


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Kenya: Vaccine and Cure Remain Elusive, 39 Years After First Aids Diagnosis
opinion By Surjit Singh Flora
Awareness programmes are being conducted locally, nationally and internationally to unite people around the world for HIV/Aids awareness.
Since the first case of HIV was reported in 1981, the virus that causes Aids has become one of the most serious health and development challenges globally. Since the beginning of the epidemic, about 76 million people have been infected with HIV. Today, about 38 million people are infected and millions have died from Aids-related causes.
According to 2018 statistics, Kenya has the joint third largest HIV epidemic in the world (alongside Tanzania) with 1.6 million people living with the virus. In the same year, 25,000 people died. While this is still high, the death rate has declined steadily from 64,000 in 2010.
HIV prevalence -- the percentage of people living with the virus -- among adults (15-49 years) was 4.7 per cent, while 46,000 people were newly infected and 25,000 died.
In 2018, 69 per cent of adults living with HIV were accessing treatment. However, treatment coverage among children under 15 was lower, at 61 per cent.
The virus attacks the body's immune system and destroys CD4 or white blood cells. This increases the risk of various serious infections and cancers. HIV is caused by infected blood, unprotected sex with contaminated semen or vaginal fluids, and the use of viral needles.
Symptoms such as fever, chills, sore throat, mouth ulcers, fatigue, swollen lymph nodes, night sweats, rashes, and muscle aches are experienced within 24 weeks of stage 1 of an infection. These symptoms are not seen in some people in stage 1. HIV should not be considered when any symptoms are felt; it could be due to some other disease. Contact your family doctor immediately if symptoms persist for a long time.
Antiretroviral therapy
If the number of CD4 cells in the test is less than 200, it is called acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. According to the WHO, antiretroviral therapy should be started immediately after screening for possible positive people. This treatment can prevent the spread of the virus to others. Infected pregnant women should take antiretrovirals to prevent mother-to-child transmission.
Stage 1 of severe HIV is more likely to have an infection in the victim's blood. The person also feels flu-like symptoms. In the first stage, testing becomes necessary. This stage of chronic infection is called asymptomatic HIV. In such cases, medication may be needed.
At the end of this period, the amount of the virus in the blood increases, and the level of infection in the body increases with the decrease of CD4 cells. Appropriate medication is needed at this stage to delay the next stage of treatment.
Top Headlines Kenya AIDS
The virus can be spread in many ways, such as through anal contact, vaginal and oral sex. Related to the partner's body fluids, the virus can enter the bloodstream through cracks in the lining of the vagina, vulva, penis, and anus.
To protect yourself, don't have more than one sex partner: Be honest with your spouse. Also, practice safe sex with a latex condom. According to the CDC USA, in the event of a positive test, treatment should be started without delay to keep the immune system healthy. Without treatment, people can live up to five years.
Antigen/antibodies are prevalent in the existing tests. Detection of antibodies can take weeks or months. Every citizen of the world needs to be aware to prevent the dangerous disease. Better precaution than death, avoidance and timely investigation and treatment without delay.
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He Ping was born in Shanghai in March 1970. She now is associate professor in Criminal Law, Deputy Dean of Studies at East China University of Politics and Law. She started her PhD project on money laundering research at Erasmus University, Rotterdam from 2001. She had dozens of Chinese papers in print in China's Journals, such as Law, Juristic Review. She also had several English papers published in the Journal of Money Laundering Control in the United Kingdom.
Comparison is of vital importance in the process of understanding. Where there is comparison, there is difference. This book makes some comparison between the EU and China concerning the fight against money laundering, analyzes the advantages and disadvantages of Chinese suppressive and preventive measures, and offers some advice to improve the comprehensive capability to attack money laundering, to maintain the order of the society and to create a peaceful and stable living environment.


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Hyundai Palisade: A powerful, three-row SUV
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If you're in the market for a large SUV, the Hyundai Palisade is a model you might want to check out. As a three-row SUV, it's a vehicle that's not short on space, making it ideal for large families who want to enjoy a practical space that luxurious too.
Unlike a number of other cars in its class, this isn't a sleek and curvy model but a car that has angles in all the right places, with an overall silhouette that could be described as boxy. Fans of a squared-off shape will view the styling as understated and elegant.
The headlights and tail lights are all LED and there are daytime running lights too. The dual-panel sunroof provides plenty of light and air to the cabin while the smart power liftgate is convenient and practical.
The front grille dominates the appearance from the front but it's proportionate to the overall dimensions of the car.
Under the hood, there's 3.8L, V6 engine that delivers 291 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque. The eight-speed transmission is automatic but paddles on the steering wheel allow the driver to shift gears manually too. It comes with front-wheel drive as standard but it's possible to upgrade to four-wheel drive on all trim levels, an essential choice for more rural locations.
The Palisade is ready to hook up to a trailer and can comfortably accommodate up to 2000kg without suffering any loss of power.
The Palisade is Hyundai's upgrade to their Santa Fe XL, and it's a bigger sibling in every direction. The Korean automobile manufacturer has stretched the limit of this SUV which is at the very top end of a mid-sized model. The seven seats are spread over three rows and the whole layout of the cabin feels spacious and comfortable. There are sixteen cupholders in total around the interior with individual climate control in the rear seats.
Each seat has its own USB port and there's a quiet mode that switches off the rear speakers if your passengers want to enjoy some peace. If parents in the front want to be heard by their children sitting in the third row, the intercom system known as Driver Talk will be invaluable. The seating can be reconfigured with a rear bench seat that offers power-folding and middle seating that can be moved forward with just the press of a button.
Behind the front seats, there's a total of 2435 litres of space which decreases to 509 litres when all three rows of seating are in position. There is a handy space below the load floor which is perfect for wet or muddy items.
Drivers will appreciate heated seats, keyless entry, a space-saving centre console and multi-terrain control modes.
The Hyundai Palisade has been named as a Top Safety Pick+ by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety which is confirmed by the array of equipment inside. Forward collision avoidance, lane-keeping assist and adaptive cruise control all come as standard. One of the smart features offered by Hyundai is the inclusion of Safe Exit Assist which checks for vehicles approaching your car from the rear. When detected, it prevents your doors from being opened until the vehicle has passed.
If you don't want to sacrifice luxury for space, the Hyundai Palisade will hit the mark. Delivering comfort as well as luxury, there's everything that both driver and passengers could want. With large windows, four-wheel drive and no shortage of space, this vehicle is perfect for a family adventure.


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Fortnite: Where to Find Hidden "N" & E.G.O Outposts
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Fortnite is among the most well-recognized battle-royale game at the moment and it is back with its new set of challenges. The latest challenges for the game include finding hidden N and the E.G.O Outposts. Here is how you can find them.
Locating Hidden "N" in the Dockyard Deal Screen
Follow these steps to play the game according to the steps and searching the Letter "N" inside Fortnite:
Searching the Letter "N" in Fortnite
The players have to search the floating "N" anywhere within the game. It displays the 8- ball and some letters inside the E.G.O Outposts. You might find the floating "N" inside the back left-hand side of the image on various Output posts. You have to search for the hangar Outposts from various E.G.O Outposts.
Searching the Hidden Character "N"
If you want to know where to look for the hidden "N" letter in Fortnite, then you should follow these simple and easy steps:
Go to any of the "Battle Royale" modes of Fortnite.You may choose the game's mode like "Team Rumble" or the "Solo" as your choice because these provide the player with the best thrilling challenges.Here, you can continue toward the Southwest of the Holly Hedges. You can also land at the hangar sitting near the area.When you go into the hangar, continue towards its backside and head to the particular stairs. After that, you will see the character "N" popping on the site.If you cannot locate yourself, then take the help of the map.Now the challenge of finding the letter "N" is finished.
Searching for the Chests on E.G.O Outposts
In order to find the chests at various Outposts, abide by these offered steps:
Locating a Boat Launch, Flipper Pond & Coral Cove in Fortnite
If you wish to search for a chest in Fortnite, then you have to find the outpost first. To continue further and to find various things like the Flipper Pond and Coral Cove, Boat Launch in the game, follow these steps:
Firstly, you have to enter into a mode of Battle Royale of Fortnite.Over the map, the outposts of E.G.O will spread out, leaving no optimal way to follow up in the game.Now, you have to look at the map to locate the jigsaw sections.You have to find a total of seven chests at the various E.G.O Outposts. You should stop searching the next chest when you stop looking for the chest.
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The "uninvited guest" in the wheat field – The bishop's weed (Ridolfia segetum)
Dr. Sarah Oren and Ouria Orren, Head Botanist
A pure field of barley is crowned with a holiday wreath,
An abundance of produce and blessing…
Come, brandish (the sickle), plow the furrow.
It's a holiday for the standing grain; it is time for the first harvest to begin
Harvest, work the sickle, it is time for the first harvest to begin.
(From 'The Barley of the Field" (Shibolet ba-Sadeh), by Matityahu Shelem)
"How much effort did Adam (the first man) have to exert before he had bread to eat! He ploughed, sowed, reaped and bound [the sheaves]. He threshed, winnowed and sorted, ground and sifted [the flour], he kneaded and baked, and only then did he eat" (Babylonian Talmud, Brachot 58a).
In this Midrash, the early 2nd century Talmudic sage Ben Zoma recounts all of the actions that man must undertake in order to produce bread, and he does not even mention all of the potential setbacks –drought, the hot easterly wind that can scorch the wheat before it ripens, fire, robbers, diseases and insect infestations, just to name a few.
One of the most common problems in a wheat field is the germination of plants other than wheat that can take over the field, severely impeding the normal development and ripening of the desired wheat crop.
One of the most common weeds to fall into this category is the bishop's weed (Ridolfia segetum), a herbaceous annual plant in the Umbelliferae family. The plant is native to the Mediterranean basin (as is wheat), and it is the only plant of its genus in Israel.
Bishop's weed (also known in English as "false fennel") thrives in heavy soils, which is why it grows primarily in wheat fields. The plant blossoms at the same time as wheat – in the late spring, from April to June, and can reach a height of 80 cm (about 32 inches) and more. Bishop's weed produces relatively large yellow, umbrella-shaped flower clusters (hence the Latin name – umbelliferae) each made up of hundreds of very small flowers forming an impressive and highly visible head of composite flowers.
Various parts of the bishop's weed contain essential oils with a very pungent fragrance, the flowers are edible when young, and the whole plant pickled or cooked. The leaves can be used as a spice, similar to dill (Anethum graveolens) and fennel (Foeniculum vulgare). Parts of the plant can be used to preserve or pickle cucumbers, olives, and more. The essential oils have medicinal purposes, to help with flatulence and respiratory difficulties, as well as getting rid of lice and increasing production of breast milk in nursing mothers.
While the bishop's weed is not mentioned by name in any of the traditional Jewish sources, some researchers identify it as the "bad-smelling weed" – ba'sha mentioned in the verse "In place of wheat, brambles will grow, and in place of barley, a bad-smelling weed (ba'sha) (Job 31:40).
The verse parallels brambles with wheat and ba'sha with barley, thus emphasizing the common heavy-soil habitat of these plants. The late Yehuda Felix, professor of biblical zoology and botany, said that based on the verse in Job, the 3rd century Israelite Mishnaic sage, Rabbi Hoshaya taught that "This is how the Torah teaches you about the earth's features: a field covered with brambles is good for sowing wheat, and a field covered with ba'shim (plural of ba'sha) is good for growing barley" (Midrash Tanchuma, Re'eh, 15).
According to Felix, the ba'sha is the bishop's weed, which grows adjacent to wheat and barley. Felix said that the term ba'asha was meant to emphasize the pungent smell from some parts of the plant, from the word ba'ash, or "rotting, putrid.(1)"
The month of Sivan, now upon us, marks the end of the 49 days of the Counting of the Omer, that begins the day after Passover, and the start of the months during which the ancient Israelites would bring the offering of the first fruits of their harvest to the Temple in Jerusalem. All of his work, his energy and his efforts will be reflected from this point on in the quality and quantity of the produce that he would harvest.
If allowed to run wild, the bishop's weed can overwhelm the farmer's crops. But if kept in check, it adds beautiful color to the field and can be used for culinary and medicinal purposes. However the striking tall yellow weeds also serve as a living testament to the ongoing battle of the farmer to bring food from the earth.
With that in mind, looking at the fields of wheat and barley at Neot Kedumim, which are cultivated in a manner similar to that of our ancestors, we can truly appreciate the words of the psalmist, "When you eat the labor of your own hands, you shall be happy. And it will be good for you." (Psalms 128:2).
Wishing you all a very Happy Shavuot!
(1) Feliks, Y. "The Biblical Plant World" (Hebrew), p. 216. The Hareuvenis, on the other hand, identified the ba'asha as the dwarf thesium plant (Thesium humile).


Wallabies winger Dane Haylett-Petty answered some critics against Ireland in Brisbane, and the Australian backline went a long way to silencing some sceptics off the ball as well.
Haylett-Petty played his first Wallabies Test in 10 months when he started in Brisbane, off an injury-interrupted Super Rugby year, where he has battled with concussion and a neck issue.
"The concussion only lasted probably two weeks but the neck definitely lingered probably because I rushed it," he said.
With Reece Hodge and Jack Maddocks impressing for the Rebels, there was speculation over whether Haylett-Petty would in fact start, but the 29-year-old repaid the coaches' faith with an impressive first Test outing.
"I think it was a little quiet down that left edge, so hopefully if I get to play this weekend again, get a little more ball, but I was pretty happy," he said.
Though the Wallabies backs didn't get a whole lot of opportunity to attack, with limited possession in Brisbane, their defence looked far improved from that of recent years.
Winger Marika Koroibete epitomised their physicality, with a try-saving tackle on Jacob Stockdale, one of 11 tackles for the game, a performance that set the tone for the other backs, Haylett-Petty said.
"I think especially standing at the back, it's pretty good to watch when guys fly through and hit someone, but definitely passes on confidence to all the other boys," he said.
Defence is an area where the Wallabies have been criticised in recent seasons, particularly against the All Blacks, but Haylett-Petty said they had developed in that space.
"I think over the years we've changed a few things, but I think we're quite clear on what we're trying to do now and there's definitely been some growth and there's a lot of room to keep growing there," he said.
Haylett-Petty said the Wallabies might be tweaking some parts of their attack, but he doesn't expect much change from Ireland in the second Test.
"I don't know whether they'll change too much," he said.
"They've obviously been very successful with the way they've played 12 in a row.
The Wallabies take on Ireland in the second June Test on Saturday June 16 at AAMI Park, kicking off at 8:05pm AEST. Buy tickets here.


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Obituary of Charles Joseph Heitzmann Jr.
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Charles Joseph Heitzmann Jr., 80, beloved husband of Marilyn Heitzmann, passed away on August 22nd, 2021 at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. Cal, as he was known by his friends and family, was born in Weehawken, NJ to Charles and Lula Heitzmann. Throughout his entire life, Cal was incredibly passionate about Weehawken. As an athlete, he excelled on the field lettering multiple years in soccer, basketball, and baseball. As a student, he graduated with honors. But there was nothing more special to him about Weehawken than the lifelong group of friends he made there, many of whom he stayed connected to for his entire life.
Cal graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from St. Peter's University with a major in American History. He went on to receive a master's degree from New Jersey City University. After receiving his bachelor's degree, Cal married Ruth Steinmetz who pre-deceased him. The two were happily married for 33 years. After a few years of travel, they had two children, son David and daughter Laura. They raised their family in Belle Mead, New Jersey. Cal's love of sports also spilled over into coaching where he coached both his son and his daughter for many years in both basketball and baseball. He was particularly proud of one of his daughter's teams winning the league championship in basketball. He also continued to play in both softball and basketball leagues well into his 50's with more wonderful friends that he made along the way.
Cal was keenly interested in helping others and spent his entire 40-year career in the healthcare industry starting with the CDC as a field epidemiologist, spending the first 5 years of his career there. He spent most of his working life serving as the Executive Director of the Academy of Medicine of New Jersey. Here, Cal was instrumental in creating and developing the concept of an 'Academy' to manage the business affairs for medical specialty and health related organizations. This concept has since been adopted by dozens of states and major cities across the country, all focused on sponsoring continuing medical education programs for physicians. Cal served on many Boards and Committees including the NJ Osteopathic Education Foundation Board of Directors and the American Diabetes Association, NJ Affiliate Board of Directors. He was also a member of the American Association of Medical Society Executives.
It was in Princeton, where he met his devoted wife of more than 19 years, Marilyn Davies. The two made an instant connection at a Princeton Hockey game and the rest was history. Cal and Marilyn spent half their time in Naples, Florida and the other half in Princeton/Skillman, New Jersey. Like newlywed kids, they enjoyed so much together including fine dining on the town and friendly competition on the golf course. Cal being an avid New York Yankee fan even got Marilyn to become one herself. They were each other's greatest strength, and they treated each other's families like their very own.
Cal had a unique way of connecting with people on a personal level and making them feel great about themselves. He was also one of the kindest, loyal, and trustworthy people one could ever know. All of Cal's family and friends will miss him dearly.
Cal is survived by his wife, Marilyn Heitzmann; two children (& spouses), David (Carol) Heitzmann, Laura (Paul) Ulrich, and four adoring grandchildren; Trevor, Paulie, Kelsey and Charlie. He is also survived by four step-children (& spouses); Bruce Davies (Susan Marcantonio), Mark Davies (Lidianny Barga), Eric Davies (Trevor Davies) and Nancy Davies (Brad Schwartz) and 6 step-grandchildren; Kyle, Lucas, Nadia, Elliot, Sage and Elle. He also leaves behind his sister Gail Hunt and his cousin Mary Bea Kingwill.
Visitation will be held from 2-5pm on Thursday, August 26, 2021 with a Memorial Service at 5pm at The Mather-Hodge Funeral Home, 40 Vandeventer Ave., Princeton, NJ 08542.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Cal Heitzmann to the Parkinson's Foundation https://www.parkinson.org/ or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital


MidAmerican Energy has sent help to restore power to the East Coast, which has been slammed by three powerful winter storms in the span of two weeks.
The company sent 78 employees to Rye, New York, late last week to help utility crews restore power after recent major winter storms left 200,000 people without electricity.
MidAmerican Energy's response followed New York-based energy company Con Edison's mutual aid request.
MidAmerican sent caravans of 62 lineworkers and 16 support staff from across its service area to help repair infrastructure and restore electrical service.


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UB football continues year-long journey to the MAC championship game
The Buffalo football team faces Troy at 7 p.m. Saturday in the Dollar General Bowl in Mobile, Ala. (Scott W. Grau/Special to The News)
By Rachel Lenzi|Published Sat, Nov 24, 2018 |Updated Sat, Nov 24, 2018
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio – The University at Buffalo football team's route to the Mid-American Conference championship game started before Sept. 1, when the Bulls opened the season with a 48-10 win against Delaware State.
It started before preseason workouts in August, when the Bulls sweated through an uncharacteristically hot August in Western New York, and before spring practices.
It began nearly a year ago, when the Bulls found out they had been snubbed for a bowl bid, nine days after they won their sixth game in 2017.
Now, the Bulls prepare for another step in the path. The Bulls (10-2, 7-1 MAC) won the MAC East Division title Friday with a 44-14 win at Bowling Green, and face Northern Illinois (7-5, 6-2) for the MAC championship at 7 p.m. Friday at Ford Field in Detroit. UB plays for its first MAC title since 2008.
"Last year, the ups and downs and the close losses and the injuries, especially at the quarterback position, they saw the old, 'what could have been' happen," Bulls coach Lance Leipold said. "They battled when we asked them to, to get us that if we win the last three, we'd be a bowl team. We do it. We get left out and it's another punch in the gut. This group came back second semester with a new strength coach, a new winter conditioning program, everything, motivated more than ever. It shows the ability of them to be able to do these things."
The sting of losing out on a bowl bid in 2017 doesn't seem like it came that long ago. Seven MAC teams earned at least six wins to earn bowl eligibility last season, but the MAC only had agreements to send teams to five bowl games. The Bulls weren't one of those teams.
But that hunger motivated the Bulls for nearly 12 months.
UB Bulls clinch MAC East title
The Bulls became bowl-eligible this season when they earned their sixth win Oct. 13 against Akron. That wasn't enough for UB, which continued to steamroll through its MAC schedule, save for a 52-17 loss Nov. 14 at Ohio.
"We stayed motivated throughout this season," running back Kevin Marks said. "Not just this one game, we were motivated though camp, through training camp, waking up at four in the morning, having to run sprints. Having to compete. We were always motivated. We stayed with it and trusted the process."
The loss to the Bobcats forced the Bulls into a must-win situation Friday at Bowling Green, and the rout of the Falcons gave the Bulls one more game, in addition to their 12-game regular-season slate and their bowl game. The Bulls are expected to learn their bowl destination and their bowl opponent Dec. 2, two days after they face the Huskies for the first time since Oct. 14, 2017, a 14-13 win for NIU at UB Stadium.
"We're going to try not to make this game too much bigger than what it is," UB linebacker Khalil Hodge said of the MAC championship game. "It's another game, another opportunity and we have to turn the page early. We're going to get back to Buffalo, start watching the film, and we definitely have some work to do this week."
In the moments after the Bulls closed the win Friday at Bowling Green, running back Kevin Marks reposted an old tweet that Hodge posted, which became a prophecy for the Bulls.
"This time next year UB will be playing in the Mac Chanpionship game...save the tweet," Hodge posted on Dec. 2, 2017.
This time next year UB will be playing in the Mac Chanpionship game...save the tweet 🤷🏾♂🤞🏾
— K.Hodge(Channel4⃣) (@Khalil_Hodge) December 2, 2017
The Bulls fulfilled that goal.
Now, UB has to go a step further against NIU on Friday in Detroit.
"I told our team that the people outside of the program don't know them very well, or their makeup very well," Leipold said. "They don't know how hard they've worked since January. How they've been able to bounce back, whether it be from losses or other things. But their ability to turn the page and to work, those are the things, for them to do it for each other, that was important."
Rachel Lenzi – Rachel Lenzi is a college/high school sports enterprise reporter at The Buffalo News. She has worked newspapers in Texas, Colorado, Maine and Ohio, and in digital in Michigan, covering high school, college and professional sports.


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Simon & Schuster to relaunch Miffy
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The Miffy brand will undergo a complete relaunch in February 2014, after Simon & Schuster revealed that it has come on board as the new UK publisher.
For the first time in 50 years, the English translations of the classic Miffy stories – written and illustrated by Dutch graphic artist, Dick Bruna – will be updated to appeal to a modern British audience. The books were first published in the UK in 1963.
A variety of new, novelty and activity formats will also be published alongside the traditional Miffy hardback books.
The S&S publishing programme will launch in February 2014 with three Miffy stories in the small, square hardback format (which Bruna adopted for all his picture books in the 1960s as he believed that this was the ideal shape for small hands).
Miffy, Miffy at the Gallery and Miffy at the Zoo will feature new translations of Bruna's original rhyming verse by British poet, Tony Mitton. He has updated the language, while staying faithful to the storyline of each title.
S&S will also be launching Miffy's Play Day paperback with stickers, Miffy's Day Sticker Activity Book and Miffy's Colouring and Sticker Activity Book.
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Bruna'a classic nativity story, S&S will publish a special gift edition of Christmas on October 24th. It has been given a new look in celebration of the half century, featuring gold embossing and ribbon bookmark with iconic Bruna angel.
Meg Wang, editorial director, licensing, commented: "Generations of British children grew up with Miffy – and now as parents, are introducing this loveable and iconic character to their own children. We're thrilled to be bringing Miffy to a wider audience in the UK with brand new activity and novelty books, while also introducing a new generation to the classic Miffy stories through the newly-translated hardbacks."
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Tai (Preeti Barameeanant) gets out of jail and discovers that his twin brother, Tan has been in come for the past year. Tan has entered the world of Fireball, a violent game based on basketball hosted by underground criminal gangs, so as to raise money for Tai's early release. However, he was brutally beaten by another player, Tun. Tai agrees to join Den's team so that he can track down the man who hospitalized his brother. Tai is befriended by his teammates: Singh (Kasem Jaesani), a Thai boxing champion who wants to prove that he is the best; Muk (Kumpanart Ungsoobgnern), a Thai-African guy who needs money to support his family; IQ, (Karnnut Samerjai), a cheerful character who only wants to help his mother; and K (Anuwat Jeg), an old friend of Tan who has a mysterious past. He and his teammates must risk their lives and fight their way to the final round of the deadly Fireball championships so that Tai can avenge his brother on the court.


"February 23, 2012 – MEXICO – A 5.0 magnitude earthquake rattled the ocean floor 101 km off the coast of Chiapas Mexico. Tension is building along this region of the Cocos tectonic plate, which borders the Caribbean Plate on the East and the Nazca Plate to the South. As the earthquake was 60 km in depth, there were no tsunami or damage reports issued for the region."
"EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — Residents got an early morning jolt Tuesday after an earthquake rumbled at least nine states, causing minor damage and a big stir in the town of East Prairie, near the quake's epicenter. "
"We're no strangers to quakes, but this one was different," Brack said. "We had one four years ago and that one rolled. This one was straight underneath us and lasted for 30 seconds or so. It reminded you of lightning"
"U.S. Geological Survey geophysicist John Bellini said the rural farming community of East Prairie is known for its seismic activity.
"It's a normal event that occurs from time to time," Bellini told msnbc.com. "It happens every two years or so. They have many that are small but no one can really feel them. Once in a while you will get one like this one that is wider and stronger."
Bellini said several people in Missouri, Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky and Tennessee also reported being awakened by the temblor that happened at 3:58 a.m. GMT. A few residents of North Carolina, Alabama, Indiana and Georgia also experienced some shaking"
"Studies of last year's giant Tohoku earthquake and tsunami in Japan suggest that shaking from a Cascadia megaquake could be stronger than expected along the coasts of Washington, Oregon and British Columbia, researchers reported Sunday at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science."
The red dots represent aftershocks from the Japan quake, which roughly trace the area that shook hardest there. Superimposed on a map of the Northwest, the result shows where the strongest ground motion is likely to strike during the next quake on the Cascadia subduction zone, the underwater fault marked by the black line. The green line is the relative location of Japan's subduction zone.
"VANCOUVER, B.C. — Scientists are still unraveling last year's giant Tohoku earthquake and tsunami in Japan, and some of what they're finding doesn't bode well for the Pacific Northwest.
"The Cascadia subduction zone can be seen as a mirror image of the Tohoku area," said John Anderson, of the University of Nevada."
"Anderson compiled ground-motion data from the Japan quake and overlaid it on a map of the Pacific Northwest, which has a similar fault — called a subduction zone — lying offshore"
"The longest record for a subduction zone is from Cascadia, where scientists have linked buried marshes and submarine landslides with a series of about 22 megaquake quakes going back 10,000 years. The time between quakes ranges from 200 to 1,000 years, with an average of about 500 years."
"Several of the yardsticks used to gauge the risk on subduction zones were proved questionable in Japan, he added.
Foremost among them is the measurement of strain buildup, as reflected by bulging and sinking land masses. Scientists had hoped they could identify fault segments that are about to snap — but the tension on the Japan subduction zone was not remarkable, Mori said.
Scientists are rethinking which subduction zones are most dangerous, said Kelin Wang, of the Geological Survey of Canada."
"HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK, Hawaii: Scientists at the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory are keeping an eye on a swarm of small earthquakes around the active Kilauea volcano.
A swarm of shallow earthquakes started after midnight last night about 5 km (3 mi) northwest of Halema`uma`u Crater that was ongoing as of this posting. Forty-eight earthquakes were strong enough to be located beneath Kilauea: 39 quakes within the swarm so far at a maximum rate of 6/hr (including a preliminary magnitude-3.4 quake at 6:56 am), two deep quakes beneath the southwest rift zone, two beneath the southeast summit caldera, one within the upper east rift zone, four on south flank faults. Seismic tremor levels were low and dropped slightly during deflation.
Most of the quakes have been in the magnitude 2.0 vicinity, but a few reached over 3.0.
Seismic activity on the rift zone is not rare, however this number of small earthquakes is high for the present eruptive activity."
"Since yesterday in the press of Shimane Prefecture, Japan, were appeared a reports, that local fishermens near the Oki Islands started to catch a large number of deep-sea fishes, which very rarely seen in this area of the sea. Oki Islands is a group of islands in southwestern part of the Sea of ??Japan, which is located 50 kilometers of north of Honshu Island, Oki Islands are part of the Shimane Prefecture, Japan, and are located near the maritime boundary of Japan and South Korea. According to local fishermens, even with the ancient times they believed, that the appearance of deep-sea fishes is a sure sign before the earthquake.
It is also possible, that in this area will be revival of ancient volcanoes, as the Oki Islands were formed by volcanic eruptions of Pektusan Ridge, which stretches from Korean Peninsula to the shores of Honshu Island on the bottom of the Sea of ??Japan - in recent years have been cases in the world, then awakening an ancient volcanoes."
"The 6.8 magnitude earthquake that struck the Tyva republic in Russia's East Siberia on Sunday will trigger a new series of earthquakes in the region, a Russian scientist said."
The previous earthquake with a 6.7 magnitude occurred in December 2011 in the Kaa-Khemsky district of Tyva, some 100 km east of the city of Kyzyl, at a depth of 10 km. The tremor caused no destruction or casualties.
The next earthquake was expected to strike closer to Lake Baikal. Normally, a fault that becomes active in one area causes a series of decreasing tremors by their magnitude, he said.
"In this case, it is most likely that some neighboring fault became active near the previous one. This means that Tyva will now be rattled by two series of earthquakes simultaneously," he said.
Siberia quake home vid... Not to impressing.
The Siberian Traps are considered to have erupted via numerous vents over a period of roughly a million years or more, probably east and south of Norilsk in Siberia. Individual eruptions of basalt lavas could have exceeded 2,000 km3. The giant Norilsk-Talnakh nickel–copper–palladium deposit formed within the magma conduits in the main part of the Siberian Traps. The presence of extensive tuff and pyroclastic deposits suggests that a number of large explosive eruptions occurred during or before the eruptions of basaltic lavas. The presence of silicic volcanic rocks such as rhyolite is also indicative of explosive eruptions.
Is this the same area that the earthquakes are occuring?
"February 27, 2012 – FRANCE - The earth shook in Crévoux, 16 km northeast of Barceloneta, tonight at 11:37 p.m. accurate, according to the website of Atomic Energy Commission (CEA). The earthquake measuring 4.9 (4.7 USGS ) on the Richter scale was felt in the Var, Alpes-Maritimes and even Marseille where many people reported they felt the tremor for 3 to 4 seconds. It is the strongest earthquake to hit the region of the Hautes-Alpes since 1997. –La Provence"
"A shallow 5.9-magnitude earthquake sent people fleeing onto the streets in Taiwan's second-largest city of Kaohsiung and led to temporary halting of rail services.No casualties were reported yesterday.
The quake struck 57 kilometers east of the southern city at 10.34am at a depth of just four kilometers, the US Geological Survey said.
The Hong Kong Observatory measured the quake at a magnitude of six, while Taiwan's Seismology Centre put it at 6.1.
Taiwan is regularly hit by quakes as it lies near the junction of two tectonic plates.
In September 1999, a 7.6-magnitude tremor killed 2,400 people in the deadliest natural disaster in the island's recent history. AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE"
"Five tremors shook the island between 07:04 and 09:32. One resident described a very deep, loud rumble.
The British Geological Survey recorded the strongest at a magnitude of 2.8. A spokeswoman said there were no reports of any damage.
A further four small earthquakes have already affected the area this month, reaching up to a magnitude of 2.6."
OKLAHOMA -- Just Wednesday afternoon, a 3.0 magnitude earthquake shook the central Oklahoma town of Wellston. Experts tell us the state experienced more than 1,000 quakes last year, with tremors felt by more than 60,000 people across Oklahoma and surrounding states.
Seismologists saw a big jump in the number of earthquakes in Oklahoma last year. More than 1,000 quakes were recorded in 2011 -- ten times the average number of 100 a year.
Last year also produced the strongest quake in the state's history -- a 5.6 magnitude tremor in Lincoln County -- in November.
Oklahoma Geological Survey Seismologist, Austin Holland says it's uncommon to see the number of earthquakes jump so drastically.
"It's a little unusual, to see this large uptick, some of that is due to the fact we have more seismic instruments in the state, so the more you listen, the more you're gonna hear," Holland said.
A 4.5-magnitutude earthquake has struck off Kamchatka's east coast in the Avacha Bay. There was no destruction, casualties or a threat of tsunami.
The center was in the area of Shipunsky Cape 140 kilometers northeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. Its center was at a depth of 40.2 kilometers under the seabed. Brief earth tremors were felt in some districts of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.
Seismologists say a 7-magnitutude earthquake is likely in this area within a month. If its center is in the Vacha Bay, the strength of tremors in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky may reach 5-6 points.
At the same time specialists say that "such seismic events occur in Kamchatka once in three-four years and there is nothing out of the ordinary about them." Earthquakes that strong were registered in the main city of the territory at the beginning of March 1992, the beginning of June 1993 and in December 1997. None of them caused heavy destruction.
"A strong 6.6-magnitude earthquake hit south-east of the Loyalty Islands in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia late Saturday but there was no tsunami alert, seismologists said.
The quake struck 260 kilometres east-southeast of the town of Tadine on the island of Mare at 11:19 pm (local time) at a relatively shallow depth of 15 kilometres, the US Geological Survey said.
USGS initially measured it at 6.9 but later revised it down to 6.6.
Geoscience Australia gave it an initial magnitude of 6.7 at a depth of 46 kilometres and estimated that it was unlikely to have caused damage.
There was no threat of a widespread destructive tsunami from the tremor, which hit about 400 kilometres east of the New Caledonian capital Noumea, the Hawaii-based Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said.
"However earthquakes of this size sometimes generate local tsunamis that can be destructive along coasts located within a hundred kilometres of the earthquake epicentre," it said.
There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties from the sparsely populated and remote Loyalty Islands.
New Caledonia lies on the so-called "Pacific Ring of Fire", a zone of frequent seismic activity caused by friction between shifting tectonic plates."
"A series of moderate to strong earthquakes has rattled several parts of the globe including Iran, China, the Philippines and parts of the South Pacific in the past 12-24 hours."
"The strongest of the recent quakes was centered near Vanuatu, where the quake was recorded at a magnitude of 6.7 by the USGS"
"An earthquake has struck the far west of China but there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.
The U.S. Geological Survey said Friday that the 5.8 quake struck about 7 a.m. (2300 GMT) in the southern part of Xinjiang region.
An official from the Communist Party Propaganda Department in Luopu county, where the earthquake hit about 175 miles (280 kilometers) northeast of Hotan, said the epicenter was in the desert and no reports of injuries had been made. The official refused to give his name.
The USGS put the quake's depth at 22 miles (35.5 kilometers)."
"A year on from one of the biggest earthquakes in recorded history, Japanese scientists are warning anew that Tokyo could soon be hit by a quake that will kill thousands and cause untold damage.
Greater Tokyo, home to 35 million tightly packed people, has seen a three-fold increase in tectonic activity since the magnitude 9.0 undersea quake that unleashed a killer tsunami last March.
Every day, an average of nearly 1.5 quakes are recorded in and around the city, one of the most populated places on Earth.
But Tokyoites are so used to being shaken in their beds or at their desks that the majority pass almost without comment.
The city is, without doubt, one of the most earthquake-proofed places in the world. Even the monster quake of March 11 last year that struck just 370 kilometres (230 miles) away caused little structural damage."
Figures compiled by the ABC reveal that since the massive earthquake in Japan a year ago the country has been rattled by more than five times as many tremors as usual.
That includes 10 aftershocks of magnitude seven or greater.
"Just over one year ago, a magnitude-9 earthquake hit the Tohoku region of northeastern Japan, triggering one of the most destructive tsunamis in a thousand years. The Japanese—the most earthquake-prepared, seismically savvy people on the planet—were caught off-guard by the Tohoku quake's savage power. Over 15,000 people died.
Now scientists are calling attention to a dangerous area on the opposite side of the Ring of Fire, the Cascadia Subduction Zone, a fault that runs parallel to the Pacific coast of North America, from northern California to Vancouver Island. This tectonic time bomb is alarmingly similar to Tohoku, capable of generating a megathrust earthquake at or above magnitude 9, and about as close to Portland, Seattle, and Vancouver as the Tohoku fault is to Japan's coast. Decades of geological sleuthing recently established that although it appears quiet, this fault has ripped open again and again, sending vast earthquakes throughout the Pacific Northwest and tsunamis that reach across the Pacific."
"What happened in Japan will probably happen in North America. The big question is when."
The "ghost forest" of dead cedar trees at the Copalis River on the Washington coast is evidence of a major quake three centuries ago.
"SRINAGAR: Two earthquakes of moderate intensity shook Kashmir Valley within three hours today but there were no reports of any casualty or damage."
"An earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter Scale rocked Northwest Kashmir at 1136 hrs," an official of the Disaster Management Cell said."
"He said the epicentre of the quake was in Gilgit area in Pakistan.
Another tremor measuring 4.5 on the Richter Scale was experienced at 0156 hrs, the official said.
The two quakes caused panic but there were no reports of any casualty or damage to property, he said.
Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and areas of Kashmir valley along the Line of Control, located in highly active Siesmic Zone V, were devastated by a 7.6-magnitude temblor in October 2005.
"The monster quake killed over 75,000 people in PoK and 1300 in the Valley"
The Earthquake Unit at the Mona Campus of the University of the West Indies says tremors from a magnitude 5.0 earthquake that occurred in Cuba this morning were felt in several parishes in Jamaica.
"This is the second earthquake felt in Jamaica in consecutive days following the 3.4 magnitude quake recorded near Yallahs, St Thomas, yesterday.
A release from the unit says this morning's earthquake occurred at 3:34 and was felt in Clarendon, St Catherine, St Mary and Kingston and St Andrew.
The epicentre of the earthquake was in the Santiago de Cuba province. "
"People in the New South Wales Snowy Mountains are reporting what they say is an earth tremor.
Residents at Jindabyne say the earth was shaking around the Kalkite area, on the shores of Lake Jindabyne early this morning.
Jim Crocker from the Jindabyne township says the tremor took him by surprise.
But he says earth movements are not uncommon when the lake is full."
I am just going to list earthquaakes and then give the links for them..
"An earthquake measuring 3.5 on the Richter scale was felt in western Uttar Pradesh and parts of Delhi and the NCR on Tuesday.
The earthquake took place at around 3.37 am. No serious damage has been reported.
An official from the Meteorological Department (IMD) said it was a low intensity earthquake with the epicentre at Baghpat in western Uttar Pradesh.
This is fifth tremor experienced in Delhi since the beginning of this year. On March 5, a 4.9 magnitude earthquake had shaken Delhi and its adjoining areas in the NCR. Its epicentre was Bahadurgarh on the Haryana-Delhi border."
"A small tsunami wave has hit Japan's northeastern coastline, officials say, after a strong earthquake rocked the region a year on from the country's worst post-war natural disaster.
Today's 20cm wave and 6.8 magnitude quake, which struck around 210km off the northern island of Hokkaido, prompted local authorities to issue an evacuation warning for coastal residents before it hit land.
Japan's meteorological agency also confirmed that an earlier 10cm wave had hit land.
The waves hit two locations in Aomori prefecture, which was one of the areas in Japan's northeast devastated by last year's disaster.
The agency had initially said a tsunami could be as high as 50cm, but US monitors said there was no Pacific-wide tsunami threat.
The quake struck at a relatively shallow 10km below the seabed at 6.09pm local time (8.09pm AEDT)."
"Residents in a small southwestern New Brunswick community may continue to feel minor earthquakes for several more days or even weeks, according to a Natural Resources Canada seismologist.
McAdam has been hit with five small earthquakes since Saturday in what is known as an "earthquake swarm." The last one was felt at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.
"Certainly we are seeing what we are calling an earthquake swarm," said John Adams, a seismologist with Natural Resources Canada.
The first earthquake happened at 1:40 a.m. on March 10, which had a magnitude of 2.4. Three minutes later, an aftershock with a magnitude of 1.4 was recorded.
Two more earthquakes were recorded on Tuesday within roughly 20 minutes of each other. The small quakes had magnitudes of 2.0 and 1.9 respectively. A third quake was felt at 7:30 p.m."
"SYDNEY — A 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck Papua New Guinea Thursday, the US Geological Survey reported, but a tsunami warning was not issued and seismologists said "no major human impact is expected".
The quake hit the New Britain region at 7:13 am (2113 GMT Wednesday) at a depth of 48 kilometres (30 miles), 204 kilometres southwest of the main city in the area Rabaul and 598 kilometres from national capital Port Moresby.
Geoscience Australia, which put the depth at 103 kilometres, said the quake may have been felt as far away as Port Moresby but "no major human impact is expected"."
"MANILA, Philippines (AP) -- Officials say a 5.9 magnitude earthquake in the southern Philippines has caused minor damage and a mall stampede, leaving at least 23 people injured.
Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology chief Renato Solidum said Friday's quake was centered 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) off Dinagat Island near southeastern Surigao del Norte province. No tsunami alert was raised.
Surigao del Norte Gov. Sol Matugas says in the provincial capital Surigao City, 20 people were injured in a stampede at a mall packed with shoppers"
This is just a throw in of a 3D Earth and current Quake data shown as the Earth rotates.
A powerful earthquake Tuesday that centered along the Pacific coast of southern Mexico occurred in a region with a history of unleashing damaging jolts, scientists say.
Since 1973, the seismically active coast has been rocked by 15 major quakes magnitude-7 or larger. The deadliest occurred in 1985 when a magnitude-8 struck, sending shock waves to Mexico City that killed thousands."
"March 20, 2012 – WORLD – Two major earthquakes have struck the world within 6 minutes of each other. The earthquakes were a deep 6.2 magnitude earthquake near Papua, Indonesia and a much more shallow 7.6 magnitude earthquake which struck about 17.5 km (10.9 miles) deep near Oaxaca, Mexico. The Mexico earthquake's epicenter was about 186 km (115 miles) from the popular resort area of Acapulco. –The Extinction Protocol"
"SINAIT, Ilocos Sur, Mar. 18 (PIA) -- Three mild quakes rocked some areas in Northern Luzon on Saturday afternoon and this morning but no damage to properties was reported, the PhilippineInstitute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) satellite office here said.
Phivolcs said that a 3.2 magnitude tremor happened at 7:10 a.m. Sunday with epicenter at 69 kilometers northeast of Laoag City in Ilocos Norte with a depth of 85 kilometers. It was reported that no intensity and aftershocks were recorded."
The feeling I get on this is that they knew ahead of time that it was highly likely, not necessarily pre planned.
They all know about the 188 day cycle so naturally they could plan a drill.
What troubles me is knowledge of the location.
By what variables did they determine that, since amongst the line no other exercise was being held.


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USA Women's Pan Am Games Team
Started in 1951 for men and 1955 for women, the Pan American Games are held every four years (2023, 2017, etc.) in the year preceding the Olympics and organized by the Pan American Sports Organization (PASO). The Pan American Games is a multi-sport competition open to men and women representing countries from North, South and Central America and the Caribbean. Overall, the Americans have earned seven gold, six silver and two bronze medals, and compiled a record of 82-16. The next Pan Am Games will be held Oct. 22-Nov. 5, in Santiago, Chile.
USA PAGS HISTORY
USA Women's Pan American Games Team
2019 Pan Am Games Team
In the most recent edition, the 2019 U.S. Pan American Games Team finished with a 4-1 record to return from Lima, Peru, with the silver medal.
2019 USA PAG Team Recap
Players of Note
Among some of the top players who have competed in the Pan American Games are: Jennifer Azzi (1991); Cynthia Cooper (1987); Anne Donovan (1987 and 1983); Teresa Edwards (1991 and 1987); Tyasha Harris (2019; Pat Head (1975); Nancy Lieberman (1979 and 1975); Janel McCarville (2003); Katrina McClain (1991 and 1987); Carla McGhee (1995); Ann Meyers (1979 and 1975); Cheryl Miller (1983); Dawn Staley (1995); Breanna Stewart (2011, 2015); and Sheryl Swoopes (1995).
2021 USA Basketball Holiday Card
2022-24 USA Basketball Men's National Team Coaching Staff Press Conference
Press Conference: Cheryl Reeve Named 2021-24 USA WNT Head Coach
USA Men's World Cup Qualifying vs Mexico Highlights
Highlights: USA Men's World Cup Qualiyfing Vs. Cuba
USA World Cup Qualifying Thanksgiving
USA 3x3 Men's Americup Medal Round Highlights


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Q: Visual Studio - Git User Information I'm having some issue's with Visual Studio and Git. It keeps prompting me to set my user information, but when I try to do that it doesn't allow me to. Resulting in endless prompts, very annoying.

Any idea on how to set these credentials in Visual Studio? As I can commit/pull/etc just fine with the terminal or Visual Studio Code. Only Visual Studio seems to be having this problem.
I use Visual Studio Online as Git provider.

A: you can try re installing git pluging of visual studio
https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=TFSPowerToolsTeam.VisualStudioToolsforGit

A: Looks like Visual Studio will prompt this message as long as your git name and email are not set.
Just set them through cmd or git bash:
git config --global user.name "YOUR_NAME"
git config --global user.email "YOUR_EMAIL"

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Viana è un comune del Brasile nello Stato dell'Espírito Santo, parte della mesoregione Central Espírito-Santense e della microregione di Vitória.

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The therapeutic encounters in C.A.P.E. focus on the better quality of our life. Therapy is not a treatment of a diagnosis after the appearance of our psychopathologic symptomatology, so as not to be patient any more. Therapy is the care full understanding and acceptance of our themes, these ones that make our daily life to have no vision. We are having an encounter with these themes or with these persons who bring us these themes and make us feel difficult to keep on. We allow us again, to feel, to understand, to accept and respect our life and relations. We build together our future focusing on the here and now.


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STLCF Receives Outstanding Philanthropic Organization Award
Celebrating Philanthropy in St. Louis. The St. Louis Community Foundation (STLCF) was recently honored with the Outstanding Philanthropic Organization award at the Association of Fundraising Professionals 38th Annual National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon on Friday, November 9 at Union Station.
The Outstanding Philanthropic Organization award recognizes a foundation or organization that has demonstrated outstanding commitment through financial support and through the encouragement and motivation of others to take leadership roles in philanthropy and national, international, or community involvement.
"The St. Louis Community Foundation is honored to receive this award," said Amelia Bond, President and CEO of the Foundation. "We have grown over the years and will continue to support our community and the work of all of you – the nonprofits who make our region strong."
Additional awards were given to the following:
Outstanding Philanthropists – Jim and Cathy Berges
Outstanding Fundraising Volunteer – Jan Goldstein
Outstanding Young Professional – Sarah Wiley
Outstanding Fundraising Professional – Martin Leifeld
Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy – Brooke Waller
About National Philanthropy Day
National Philanthropy Day celebrates the vibrant philanthropic community and honors individuals and organizations whose philanthropic achievements have made an impact in the St. Louis region. It is an opportunity to recognize the accomplishments of those who help transform the community through their hard work, financial contributions, and dedicated service. Learn more…
About the Association of Fundraising Professionals
Since 1960, the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) has inspired global change – helping nonprofits and supporting fundraising efforts that have generated more than $1 trillion. AFP advances effective and ethical philanthropy by providing advocacy, research, education, mentoring, collaboration, and technology opportunities for the world's largest network of professional fundraisers. AFP's more than 33,000 members raise over $115 billion annually, equivalent to more than one-third of charitable giving in North America, with millions more generated around the world. AFP St. Louis is committed to promoting philanthropy in the St. Louis region and strengthening local nonprofits. Learn more…


Disneyland Summer Pass 3 days for $36 per day!
Disneyland Summer Pass Offer – 3 days for $36 per day! http://ping.fm/6JBZo Southern California residents get a cool deal! Starting June 11, the Summer Pass lets you play for 3 days in either theme park each day for just $108 — that's only $36 a visit!* Come see the latest and greatest the parks have to offer. And from June 11 to August 29, 2010, you'll be thrilled by the nighttime spectacles that are part of Summer Nightastic! For more flexibility, there's the Summer Pass Plus, which provides 3 days at the Disneyland® Resort, including visits to both theme parks on the same day, all for $129**.


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namespace PasswordLib\Password\Implementation;

use PasswordLib\Random\Factory as RandomFactory;

/**
 * The Joomla based hash implementation based off of the md5-hex hash method
 *
 * It's worth noting, since there's no prefix, you cannot create a hash using
 * the factory method.
 *
 * @category   PHPPasswordLib
 * @package    Password
 * @subpackage Implementation
 * @author     Anthony Ferrara <ircmaxell@ircmaxell.com>
 */
class Joomla extends \PasswordLib\Password\AbstractPassword {

    /**
     * @var Generator The random generator to use for seeds
     */
    protected $generator = null;

    /**
     * Determine if the hash was made with this method
     *
     * @param string $hash The hashed data to check
     *
     * @return boolean Was the hash created by this method
     */
    public static function detect($hash) {
        return (boolean) preg_match('/^[a-fA-F0-9]{32}:[a-zA-z0-9]{32}$/', $hash);
    }

    /**
     * Load an instance of the class based upon the supplied hash
     *
     * @param string $hash The hash to load from
     *
     * @return Password the created instance
     * @throws InvalidArgumentException if the hash wasn't created here
     */
    public static function loadFromHash($hash) {
        if (!static::detect($hash)) {
            throw new \InvalidArgumentException('Hash Not Created Here');
        }
        return new static();
    }

    /**
     * Create a password hash for a given plain text password
     *
     * @param string $password The password to hash
     *
     * @return string The formatted password hash
     */
    public function create($password) {
        $password = $this->checkPassword($password);
        $chars    = 'abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ'
            . '0123456789';
        $salt     = $this->generator->generateString(32, $chars);
        $hash     = md5($password . $salt);
        return $hash . ':' . $salt;
    }

    /**
     * Verify a password hash against a given plain text password
     *
     * @param string $password The password to hash
     * @param string $hash     The supplied ahsh to validate
     *
     * @return boolean Does the password validate against the hash
     */
    public function verify($password, $hash) {
        $password = $this->checkPassword($password);
        if (!static::detect($hash)) {
            throw new \InvalidArgumentException(
                'The hash was not created here, we cannot verify it'
            );
        }
        list ($hash, $salt) = explode(':', $hash, 2);
        $test               = md5($password . $salt);
        return $this->compareStrings($test, $hash);
    }

}

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Hospital Helps Restaurants With Rx For Healthy Cooking
Cheryl Powell
By Cheryl Powell, Akron-Beacon Journal
AKRON, Ohio — Trying to eat healthy when dining out?
An area hospital wants to help make sure your food selection is just what the doctor ordered.
Western Reserve Hospital in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, recently launched its Doctor's Order program to highlight the most heart-healthy options at participating area restaurants.
Dr. Gary Pinta and Western Reserve Wellness Coordinator Johanna Tanno review menus from willing eateries to select an option that fits the Mediterranean diet.
The diet, recommended by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, promotes eating fish and poultry, plenty of plant-based foods, and healthy fats, such as olive oil.
After picking a possible entree to endorse, Pinta and Tanno meet with the restaurant's chef to ask specifics about how the dish is prepared. Was it grilled, seared or roasted, for example, instead of fried?
Items that pass the heart-healthy test are denoted with a "Doctor's Order" logo, featuring a stethoscope in the shape of a heart.
Pinta said the idea behind the program is to give area residents accurate information about how food choices can affect health.
"There is a lot of stuff people are stamping 'healthy,'?" said Pinta, a primary care physician with Pioneer Physicians Network and a Western Reserve board member. "I wanted to bring the evidence to the table."
Dr. Robert Kent, president and chief executive of the physician-owned hospital, said it's important for doctors to take a lead role in modeling healthy behaviors.
"Unhealthy eating choices have devastating effects not only on the person, but on our communities through increased public health needs, decreased productivity and rising medical and insurance costs," Kent said in an email. "Our new Doctor's Order initiative, which fulfills our mission of improving the health of the communities we serve, is a fun and easy way to begin helping our communities understand Western Reserve's preventive approach to health care."
Ten restaurants (at 11 locations) are participating in the program. Several others are expected to join soon.
Moe Schneider, owner of Moe's Restaurant in Cuyahoga Falls, was among the first owners to agree to join the initiative, which is offered for free and promoted by the hospital.
"For me, it's win-win," she said. "They promote the concept. Any promotion is good."
The Doctor's Order item on Moe's current menu is sauteed salmon on cauliflower puree with roasted asparagus.
"It's just simple and clean but so delicious," Schneider said. "My philosophy is 'fresh is best' and clean is always best."
Items range from Greek salad at Sarah's Vineyard to blackened tilapia at The Office in Akron.
"Some places, it's the lesser of the evils," Pinta said. "But as long as it's in moderation. Your routine has to be good, and then you have occasional splurges."
AFP Photo/Johannes Eisele
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Home » Blogs » Charles Gaba's blog » UPDATED: Do we need an odometer for UnitedHealthcare State Dropouts?
UPDATE 4/25/16: Tracer says Iowa has been added to the "drop-out" list.
UPDATE 4/25/16: Annnnnd there goes Kentucky.
UPDATE 5/18/16: Cross New Jersey off the list.
UPDATE 6/01/16: Cross California off the list.


8 Through the murky, wintry sky.
12 Of that night of tempests wild.
16 Midst the drifting snows to die!
19And I'm freezing!--Oh, I'm freezing!
24 And warm myself at home?
32 In my little bed to rest!"
36 To a life of anguish more.
40 In the wild, dark, midnight storm!


brianv wrote: Hohoho. I see by looking out my window that there's a finger-nail moon and on the solstice too, I wonder if the elves and goblins have something planned for us!
Hehe, dear brianv... dunno about the elves and goblings, but methinks that the moooon and its swirling companions might be planning a cosmic dance party for us!
You don't often make typos Simon, but goblings?
Sure! Duck is to duckling and goblin is to gobling!
Speaking of which, aren't there a number of fantasy and [fill-in-the-religion]-fiction writers out there working on getting CluesForum understandings into the public imagination? Does anyone reading this forum work for Hollywood and want to try their hand at using their connections as a platform for truth about how it all works, for once?
You don't have to answer if you're casually reading anonymously, but how about a Christmas present to the public and push for some real stories of Hollywood-military-space industry collusion? Would the public believe it if they saw it? Would actors be able to handle truth about themselves, or is it something they prefer to downplay because it smears the public image of what the illusions of celebrity stardom are? You know, "scandal" sells too! And what's more gossipy than the things big celebrities constantly try to push away from their consciousness, unbeknownst to the adoring public?
Just putting that out there. If we actually notice such things, we might mention them in some other topic, as this one is about our own membership's efforts. But, worth asking for.
Today I'd like to salute the Korean people - and more specifically, all Korean September Clues viewers! All 999.929 of them !
As it is, the Korean version of SC is the first ever SC video to reach the 1 million-viewer mark (as it hopefully will do today).
Please know that the Korean version was yet another heroic effort by Hoi Polloi back in 2013/2014, as he stayed in Korea for several months and, with the (obviously crucial!) help of a Korean friend*, performed the beautiful translation / subtitling. 환상적인 직업!
*Dear Hoi, I'm afraid I can't remember his name. Let us know - and please transmit my warmest thanks to him once more !
That's amazing news! Maybe now the Koreans will understand that - 너는 바보 취급을 받는다.
I'm going to watch my favourite Kung-Fu Movie tonight in celebration. He qi dao.(Hapkido 1972) Starring Ji Han Jae, Angela Mao and Sammo Huang, with several stunts/appearances by a youthful Xiaou Qi Chan (Jackie Chan) Whyahhhh!
This message is rated highly on the channel and refers to the Apollo moon landings being part and parcel of the same hoaxers that captured the U.S. regime. It is encouraging.
Oh, well. I guess it's the same in every country. Some are willing to understand. Others not.
The author of the subtitles wished to remain anonymous, and I understand. Every time I come across him I thank him again for his stupendous work.
hoi.polloi » February 22nd, 2018, 6:32 am wrote: 1 million and 37!
I expect a few of those are Stockholm Syndrome or Uncle Tom Syndrome.
I mean after all, Donald Trump is now the President of the USA. What does that tell you?
How does the initiation of force make for an honest group of people, whether they call themselves a government, or go by some other name?
The very act of running for office can be construed as an attempt to coerce others, a violation of their fundamental right to self-ownership and freedom from violence. In that light, even the 'best' politicians are thugs.
No I won't let you apologise. How dare you come here and make accusations.
And just to let you know, that your block posting which quickly scanned over reveals, US Government, America, USA American Government, Drill, USA,U.S American MSM, tells me all I need to know about you. Avoid like the plague!
Human beings have been domesticated over hundreds if not thousands of years. They are no longer capable of or even interested in overthrowing their masters, who have done this to them intentionally and systematically and who control nearly everything that they think and believe from the moment they are born. One of the biggest reasons that people are so incapable of questioning what they are told and so hostile to those who do is because over the last thousand years or so most of the people who dared to do so were murdered and did not reproduce.
PianoRacer » March 3rd, 2018, 5:13 pm wrote: They can never have the treasure that we possess - a life lived honorably and a clean conscience when we shuffle off this mortal coil. Personally, I wouldn't trade those things for all the money and power in the world.
I've said it before: Our forum is the single most important website in the world.


Some of us are born to get behind the wheel. We love the idea of driving; the speed, the freedom, and complexity of navigating the busy streets and highways. Others, not so much. Whatever camp you fit in, driving is a fact of life for most of us. Sure, technology may begin to change that in the years to come, but driving will likely always have some place for us – even if only for the pleasure of it.
So when should we start learning to drive? When should we begin to understand the physics of driving? Kids will learn to ride a bike at 4 or 5 years old, and continue riding for years before they ride on the streets alone. So why do we wait until we're 16 before we start driving? Mostly, I suppose, because it's not legal to let your child drive your car before then. Fair reason.
The concept is simple: teach young kids, age 10+, to drive go karts on a closed track before they climb behind the wheel of your 4,000 pound hooptie.
kartSTART is absolutely top quality from beginning to end. It's run by pro racing driver and auto journalist Russ Bond and his friendly, well-trained staff. The program involves a half day of lessons and kart driving, and even includes a catered lunch. Oh, it also includes fun. Lots and lots of fun.
All for just $79 (thanks in no small measure to Toyota's sponsorship, no doubt).
Last year my daughter and I attended and she couldn't wait to go back. If she has her way, we'll be going twice this year.
I really, really want you to get out there with your kids. So, to grease the skids, I've rustled up a special coupon code to shave $20.00 off the $79.00 regular price (before tax).
Sign up and use the code KSidontblog.
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The NASA SOHO program seems to constantly be capturing strange objects.
Lasco C3 SOHO website. 17 June, 2012.
the line on the right is just that a line! the sun is on the left side which means we should not see anything lit up on the left side of this so called "triangle"
Not sure about this one...but...my first introduction to the ufo phemonina was when my wife witnessed a triangle along with our neighbors. Six months later I witnessed six flying in a formation. I went from harden skeptic to a believer in 6.3 seconds.


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Q: check first and last child pages wordpress I have an index/parent page and there are few sub/chlid pages in Wordpress.
How to check which sub page is the first child, and which is last child?
Thanks a lot!

A: You can use get_pages() function to do that:
global $post;
$current_page_id = $post->ID;
//Sort by creation time:

$args = array(
    'child_of' => $current_page_id,
    'sort_order' => 'ASC',
    'sort_column' => 'post_date',
    'hierarchical' => 1,
    'number' => 1,
);
$first_child = get_pages($args);

//moddify args to get the last child:

$args['sort_order'] = 'DESC';
$last_child = get_pages($args);

//when loopting thrugh your pages you can check if
//they match and do what you want based on that:
...
if($current_page->ID = $first_child->ID){
//this is the first child page
}elseif($current_page->ID = $first_child->ID){
//this is the last child page
}
...

Now since your question doesn't specify in what order you are pulling them then i'll add this:
If you want to check the order based on something other then creation date just change the sort_column parameter which takes of any field in the wp_post table of the WordPress database, here are a few examples from the codex:
*  'post_title' - Sort Pages alphabetically (by title) - default
* 'menu_order' - Sort Pages by Page Order. N.B. Note the difference between Page Order and Page ID. The Page ID is a unique number assigned by WordPress to every post or page. The Page Order can be set by the user in the Write>Pages administrative panel.
* 'post_date' - Sort by creation time.
* 'post_modified' - Sort by time last modified.
* 'ID' - Sort by numeric Page ID.
* 'post_author' - Sort by the Page author's numeric ID.
* 'post_name' - Sort alphabetically by Post slug.

Hope this helps.

A: Sort it out:
global $post;
$pagekids = get_pages("child_of=$post->post_parent&sort_order=ASC");
$firstchild = $pagekids[0];

$pagekids = get_pages("child_of=$post->post_parent&sort_order=DESC");
$lastchild = $pagekids[0];

Many thanks to Bainternet.


Saw Stardust. Loved it. It wasn't exactly the book in just the right ways to make it the same as the book was the first time for everyone who read it first.
Saw the preview for Beowulf and I'm disappointed in advance. I know it's supposed to be based on the graphic novel, but I have the definite impression that it isn't the same story.
Met Ziggy, a friend from IRC. He was in town for a job interview. If he accepts the offer, then we may be seeing more of him and I'd be AOK with that -- especially if it involves Mongolian BBQ and Stardust. Caught japolo for some OK sushi today. Too short a time hanging out with him.
My video game collection grows -- I scored a DS, GBA, Gameboy Color, and...yes...another Atari 2600 for $25 from a neat guy in Redwood City with a Carrera in the garage and a classic Porsche sitting outside. We chatted for a bit about various things. Nice guy.
There are things to say and memes to do and comments to write, but work is keeping me far busier than I'd like. I will probably end up going in to the office tomorrow which is a good and a bad thing.
It's a bad thing because it makes me feel like I'm growing up and taking on responsibilities.
It's a good thing because I've found work that I want to succeed so badly that I'm willing to sacrifice my leisure time to it unasked.
And that's me at the moment. I'm off to rest for an industrious day tomorrow.


The IMT Group is proud of its Midwest heritage and will never forget where its roots are firmly planted. Locally run from its home office in West Des Moines, Iowa, IMT has been a Midwest company since it was founded in Wadena, Iowa in 1884.
Today, The IMT Group consists of IMT Insurance Company and Wadena Insurance Company. IMT continues to offer the strong line of personal and commercial products for which it has always been known.
Wadena Insurance Company was founded in 2007. It offers a state-of-the-art auto insurance program and auto processing system, as well as new Workers Compensation, Businessowners, Boatowners and Power Sports programs.
Our products are offered through nearly 975 Independent Agencies based in several towns throughout our six state territory which consists of Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin.


At the end of Ming Dynasty, the imperial defense is weak; the officials are corrupt and incompetent. As a result, in the South-West bandits are frantically robbing and committing crime. People are constantly worried, particularly in the Chan Village where years of good harvests have brought prosperity. Master of "Mysteria Temple" decides to defend the village by sending his apprentice Dragon Zhao and his pregnant wife Phoenix White to combat and expel the bandits.


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Yesterday I was invited to my son's preschool class to speak about CAREERS. Yes, three-year-olds now have Career Day. Maybe you went to the kind of preschool that requires admission essays and interviews, so you would know what to expect. I didn't. I went to a hippy-dippy co-op nursery school in California, unofficially themed "Free to Be…You and Me" after the classic 1972 Marlo Thomas song and TV show.
(Even if you didn't grow up in the 1970s, which I suspect you didn't, you have to watch the Free to Be clips on YouTube. There's a video of Michael Jackson at age 16 singing a song called "When We Grow Up" and the last line is "we don't have to change at all." Ironic. )
So my career talk was about being a writing teacher and a poetry editor. The three-year-olds are learning to write their letters, so they easily grasped what a writing teacher did. A poetry editor was more baffling to them. The editor part they got. You choose your favorite things and share them with other people. That's what preschool is all about. Surprisingly, the poetry part was harder. What is a poem? I tried to break it down. A poem can tell a tiny story. Oh, they said. They know stories. But then why wasn't a poem just called a story, but tiny? A poem can rhyme. But Dr. Seuss rhymes and Dr. Seuss writes stories. A poem can tell a picture on a page. Cool. We looked at a long, narrow poem called "Worm" that looked like a worm slinking down the paper. The boys liked that one. The girls said Gross. A poem plays with sounds. A poem has rhythm. A poem is like a dance with words.
The three-year-olds nodded. They play with sounds. They have rhythm. They make up words and move and bop and make poems with their bodies.
A three-year-old IS a poem.
For preschoolers, there is no separation between poetry and life. Maybe that's why it was baffling to them that, for me, poetry is a separate thing called a Career.
What about you? Is poetry your career? Is poetry your life?
Earlier this month, a Saudi Arabian woman won third place on "The Million's Poet", the Arab world's answer to American Idol, for performing her poetry about Islamic extremism. Hissa Hilal is the only woman to make it to the finals, watched by 20 million people, and she writes about topics so controversial she receives death threats. When asked why she takes the risk, she answered "I am not afraid." In a world where there is no Free To Be You or Me, poetry is not only her life, it's her life-or-death life.
In honor of National Poetry Month, write in the comments below about what it means when a child, or you, or an Arab woman, says "When I grow up, I want to be a poet." It doesn't have to be about politics or big life stuff. It just has to be pithy and true, like a good poem.
Fireman, hairdresser, poet....
P.S.: Turns out, even my son's fancy-dancy preschool encourages the kids to be Free To Be. When it came time for the students to say what they wanted to be when they grew up, my son chose "hairdresser." And everyone was ok with that.
It's very calm over here, why not leave a comment?
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Castelvenere ist eine italienische Gemeinde (comune) mit  Einwohnern (Stand ) in der Provinz Benevento in Kampanien. Die Gemeinde liegt etwa 20 Kilometer nordwestlich von Benevent und gehört zur Comunità montana del Titerno. Der Calore Irpino begrenzt die Gemeinde im Süden.

Geschichte
Die Gemeinde wird im 14. Jahrhundert als Castrum Veneris erwähnt. 1688 verwüstete ein Erdbeben die Ortschaft. Seit 1861 ist die Gemeinde Teil der Provinz Benevento.

Gemeindepartnerschaften
 Xewkija, Gozo and Comino

Verkehr
Durch die Gemeinde führen die Strada Statale 372 Telesina von Benevent nach Caianello und die Strada Statale 87 Sannitica von Benevent nach Termoli.

Persönlichkeiten
 Giovanni Salvatore (1610–1675), Komponist und Organist

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Einzelnachweise

Ort in Kampanien