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NOTE: Guided tours can be reserved by calling 202-436-5909 or emailing markcroatti@hotmail.com
You can schedule a guided tour for any day and time but please call or email at least one day ahead (and provide a phone number).
WALK THE
Treaty of Paris
A two-hour, self-guided journey across Annapolis to all of the sites connected with the Treaty of Paris Period (1783-87)
The Treaty of Paris Trail is a two-hour trek across Annapolis to see all of the places associated with the Treaty of Paris Period, a dozen sites that tell the history of Annapolis between the Revolution and the Constitution? Sound exciting? Then walk the TREATY OF PARIS TRAIL:
13 stops, one for each of the original states!
Stop #1: The Hall of Presidents Before Washington exhibit
Who was running the country during the Treaty of Paris Period, prior to 1789? The Presidents before George Washington! Inside the Westin hotel between the front desk and the elevators. 100 Westgate Circle. (off of West St.)
Stop #2: The Jefferson House
Where did Thomas Jefferson live when he first arrived in Annapolis in 1783? Go inside the building where he rented a room for the first two months of the 1783-84 congressional session--it's the Annapolis Visitors Center. 30 West Street.
Stop #3: The Jefferson and Monroe House
Where did Thomas Jefferson and James Monroe live when they roomed together in Annapolis in 1784? Hint: This is where they hired a French chef to cook all of their meals. Jefferson and Monroe roomed together for a little over two months before Jefferson was appointed to France. (It's a courthouse now so you can't go inside.) 8 Church Circle.
Stop #4: The Secret Tunnel in the coffee shop at the Maryland Inn
The Treaty of Paris Trail begins with a tunnel that shows how Congress would have fled the advancing British army if Annapolis had come under attack. The tunnel became unnecessary when the Treaty of Paris was signed in France on September 3, 1783, which ended the war before Congress arrived in Annapolis. Go inside the coffee shop--it's under the hotel--and ask them to see the tunnel. 16 Church Circle.
Stop #5: The Maryland State House exterior signs
Before you enter the Maryland State House, look at one of the exterior signs that summarize all of the important events that took place in Annapolis during the Treaty of Paris Period from 1783-87. 100 State Circle.
Stop #6: The Maryland State House's Old Senate Chamber
Go inside the Maryland State House and see where Congress met from 1783-84, after the Revolutionary War, when Congress accepted George Washington's resignation from the Army, ratified the Treaty of Paris and appointed Thomas Jefferson to France. 100 State Circle.
Stop #7: The Chase-Lloyd House
See one of the first homes of Samuel Chase, who signed the Mount Vernon Compact in 1785 as part of the Maryland delegation that negotiated the use of the Potomac River with delegates from Virginia. 22 Maryland Avenue.
Stop #8: The Hammond-Harwood House (the Jewel of Annapolis!)
This is where Matthias Hammond lived from 1774 - 1786. Construction began on the house in 1774, the year of the first Continental Congress. Matthias Hammond left Annapolis in 1776 and died in 1786, just as the Treaty of Paris Period came to an end. 19 Maryland Avenue.
Stop #9: The "Annapolis White House"
This is the site where President Thomas Mifflin while he was in Annapolis in 1784, presiding over Congress, now occupied by the Superintendent's residence at the United States Naval Academy. (inside Gate 3, next to the Chapel.)
Stop #10: General George Washington's Resignation Dinner
See where Washington's resignation dinner was held. Go inside and learn how the wine for this feast was selected by Thomas Jefferson from George Mann's private collection. This site is now occupied by Annapolis City Hall so you can't go inside. 160 Duke of Gloucester Street.
Stop #11: Mann's Tavern
Where Washington lodged and wrote his speech resigning from the Army in 1783; also where the 1786 Annapolis Convention covened (where James Madison and Alexander Hamilton called for a new Constitution). Now a fenced-in gravel lot between 164 Conduit St. and a parking garage.
Stop #12: The City Hotel
See where George Washington stayed after he became president (when he returned to Annapolis in 1791). This building did not exist in 1783. 162 Conduit Street.
Stop #13: Callahan House
The Treaty of Paris Trail concludes with the building that now stands on the site of the boarding houses rented out by George Mann, including the lot where Mann's Tavern once stood. It was here that George Mann rented out rooms long-term before he built the City Hotel. 164 Conduit Street.
Want the Guided Version?
Call 202-436-5909 or send an email to: markcroatti@hotmail.com
Prices: Adults: $15 / Children 13-17: $12 / Children 5-12: $10
Group rates: 10 people = $120 / 15 people = $165 / 20 people = $200
Children 13-17 group rates: 10 people = $100 / 15 people = $120 / 20 people = $140/ 25 people or more = $150 flat rate
Children 5-12 group rates: 10 people = $90 / 15 people = $105 / 20 people = $120 / 25 people or more = $125 flat rate
Cash or check.
Guided tours are arranged by phone or email and leave from The Hall of Presidents Before Washington in the Westin on West Street.
The guided tour lasts about 120 minutes.


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"Happy Cabin" is the A-frame we all want to escape to once in a while. I imagine it sitting on a tiny private mountain island, only accessible by kayaking. The image was first sketched and then carved from a single block, and each print is hand-pressed.
Image is approximately 8"x10" with a signature at the bottom, perfect for a matted frame. Full sheet of paper is 8.5"x11".
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I received this email from the National Taxpayers Union about a joint effort with U.S. PIRG, the federation of state Public Interest Research Groups, where they announce their joint effort to find common ground in addressing the nation's fiscal issues. NTU is a conservative group and U.S. PIRG is a liberal group - but they agree on numerous ideas to cut spending. Below is the email with links to their report. I hope you'll read it and support their efforts to help put our nation back on track when it comes to federal government spending.
NTU joined with the liberal group U.S. PIRG to release a list of $600 billion worth of specific federal spending reductions. It is available online at www.ntu.org/commonground. It can also be found on our blog here: http://www.ntu.org/governmentbytes/ntu-joins-with-liberal-group.html.
With all the talk about debt and deficits, we thought it would be useful to reach across the ideological divide to find spending cuts that the left and right can agree upon. We saw an opportunity to put together a true left-right coalition in order to begin the conversation about the difficult choices we'll have to make as a nation.
* $62 billion in savings by eliminating wasteful subsidies to farmers and large corporations.
* $354 billion in savings from reforming inefficient contract and acquisition procedures.
* $77 billion in savings by improving execution of existing government programs as well as eliminating unneeded programs.
* $108 billion in savings from ending low-priority or unnecessary weapons systems, along with rightsizing other programs.
We will be submitting this list to the President's Fiscal Commission for consideration, as serious reductions in spending will no doubt play a large role in their report. Also, keep an eye out for post-election efforts we'll be engaging in to further raise the profile.


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Beginning a house tutoring service is a small enterprise that doesn't require a lot begin-up prices or training. To start with, it is a solid building block to rest the majority of your communications on. For example, in the US, you'll be able to configure a service akin to Google Voice around your business land line, in order that any calls will ring your enterprise cellphone, your property cellphone, and your mobile phone, collect voicemail wherever you are, and ahead it to your e mail account.
Enterprise companies are delivered to clients, supporting their wants, generally by the support for a enterprise course of or straight supporting a service or product delivered to end customers. Whether you "sit" at your home or theirs, you will discover busy parents aren't your only shoppers; many office complexes, gyms and other companies need quality youngster care, too.


In a pretty funny segment from Thursday's Daily Show, John Oliver attempts to help the G20 activists in Pittsburgh get the same "warm reception" Tea Party protesters have received from the government and media. So he talks to some Tea Partiers to seek their advice. Naturally, their suggestions are filled with irony: "They need to stay on message" and "They're scaring everyone away". While most of the joking is done at the expense of the Tea Partiers, the G20 activists aren't exactly let off easy. They're shown to have a bunch of crazies in their midst, as well as a disorganized conglomeration of competing interests. Plus, Oliver seems to paint them as somewhat weak and pathetic. But that may have more to do with the joke he seems to be making about the unnecesarily large police presence. Ultimately, I get the sense that the Daily Show sympathizes with the G20 activists, but, as is always the case when pop culture attempts to explain protests, stereotypes take over.


The Kapil Sharma show season 2 has just started after the first season was shut due to internal dispute. Even the second season of the show is going strong on Television. In the beginning we saw Chandan Prabhakar on the stage but from the past few episodes the comedian is missing and this has made his fans upset.
Chandan's comment hints that he is not happy with the makers as they have side lined him. Kapil and Chandan otherwise share a very close bond. They have known each other for a long time now. Chandan had even attended all the wedding ceremonies of Kapil and Ginni. While season one of The Kapil Sharma Show was produced by Kapil himself, the second is being produced by Bollywood superstar Salman Khan.


Raymond J. Gadoury, Sr., 88, of Lakeland, FL passed away on Thursday, October 25, 2018, at his residence. Raymond was born May 16, 1930, in Willimantic, CT to Donat and Alexandrina and has resided in Lakeland since 1987.
Raymond is survived by his wife, Kathryn Gadoury; sons, Raymond J. Gadoury, Jr. and Kristian Gadoury; daughters, Lianne Soucy and Cheryl Preston; grandchildren, Ryan Soucy, Tyler Soucy and Evan Gadoury.


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O Campeonato Carioca de Futebol de 2003 foi 105ª edição do torneio.

Primeira divisão

Fórmula de disputa
O Campeonato Carioca de 2003 foi disputado em um turno único, com os 12 clubes participantes se enfrentando. O vencedor desse turno levou a Taça Guanabara.

Os quatro melhores colocados se enfrentaram nas semifinais em dois jogos: (1º x 4º e 2º x 3º) com vantagem do empate, caso houvesse igualdade em número de pontos e no saldo de gols entre as equipes semifinalistas, para os de melhor campanha até aquele momento.

A equipe com melhor desempenho nas semifinais levou a Taça Rio.

As finais também foram disputadas em dois jogos e o time de melhor campanha na Taça Guanabara levaria a vantagem do empate, seguindo o mesmo critério da fase anterior.

Foi decidido que o critério de rebaixamento seria aplicado apenas ao último classificado.

O critério de desempate foi o seguinte:

1) Maior número de vitórias;

2) Maior saldo de gols;

3) Maior número de gols feitos;

4) Confronto direto (entre dois clubes apenas);

5) Sorteio.

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1ª Fase

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Final

Ver também
 Campeonato Carioca de Futebol

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Roger William Fox 89 of Iowa Falls passed away at Scenic Manor on July 16 2020. Roger was born in Webster City to Richard and Helen (Elkin) Fox.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years Corinne (Alexander) son Kevin (Beth), Four grandchildren Dan (Sarah) Fox, Kate (Adam) Mattingly, Jillian ( Jason) Ferguson, Kelsy Fox and seven great grandchildren.
Roger was preceded in death by his parents Richard and Helen Fox and son Steve Fox.
Roger graduated from Eagle Grove High School in 1949. After high graduation he had fond memories of working with his uncles farming and trucking before a long career of farming and trucking of his own.
Roger enjoyed keeping his cars in like new condition, fishing and later in life coin collecting.
A graveside service will be held at a Williams Township Cemetery at a future date.
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Houston fans brave cold, rain for a moment with Prince Royce
The bachata and pop heartthrob drew hundreds of fans Tuesday to Cactus Music.
Joey Guerra	February 12, 2020Updated: April 3, 2020, 8:26 am
Meet and Greet of Prince Royce at Cactus Music in Houston, TX on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 Photo: Jamaal Ellis/Contributor
Cactus Music regularly hosts in-store performances and meet and greets from artists of all genres. But they've likely never seen something like the crowd for Prince Royce.
Hundreds of fans waited hours Tuesday, in the cold and rain, for a moment with the bachata heartthrob. Royce was in town to promote his new double album, "Alter Ego."
Two small groups of radio contest winners huddled near the store entrance. Across the street, a line of fans stretched down the block. A tamale salesman took advantage of the situation, peddling his product up and down the street.
More than 500 people were in line by 6 p.m. including several from out of state. By 7 p.m. the line hadn't shortened in length. Cactus said the phone was ringing nonstop with questions about the event.
NEW ATTITUDE: Discovery Green infuses its Thursday Concerts series with hip-hop, regional Mexican and more
Fans were ushered quickly and efficiently through the line, some bearing gifts, others asking for kisses. Royce struck various poses and tried to give each fan a moment with him. He would stop for a quick word, a movie star smile or to sign an autograph, even though fans were told not to ask.
For those who missed his appeance, Royce returns April 3 to Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land. He performed last year at RodeoHouston.


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World June 5, 2021 <June 5, 2021
In a controversial atmosphere, Venice reopens its lake for cruises
The first cruise ship returned to Venice on Saturday, June 5, after a 17-month hiatus due to the Kovid-19 pandemic. The presence of these sea monsters on the famous Italian lake is what causes the controversy between supporters and opponents.
Both camps each performed on their own to defend their positions: a stunning silhouette at the same time M.Sc Orchestra Demonstrators unfurled banners from St. Mark's Square "Do not go on ships" Their protest erupted in small motorboats.
Defenders of the environment and cultural heritage allege that the huge waves created by these ships, which are hundreds of meters long and have several floors, have destroyed the foundations of the buildings of the UNESCO heritage site Serenisima and endangered the vulnerable habitat of its lake.
Proponents of cruise ships highlight the many jobs their presence creates for Venice, whose economy is largely dependent on tourism, which has been particularly affected by the epidemic.
This discussion is not limited to Venice, but always has an international dimension, due to the notoriety of this tourist center, which is the most popular in the world.
On Tuesday, international artists from Mick Jagger to Wes Anderson sent an open letter through Francis Ford Coppola and Tilda Swinton to Italian President Sergio Materella, Prime Minister Mario Draghi and the Mayor of Venice. "Last stop" Cruise Shipping.
The letter, entitled "A Discussion for Venice" signed by former French Culture Minister Franോois Nissen, called for better management of tourism flows and the protection of the lagoon habitat and the fight against real estate speculation. "Not only physical integrity but also cultural identity" Of the city of dogs.
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When visiting The Patterson Club, there is a sense of understated elegance and attention to detail that is felt throughout the clubhouse and sets the tone that is carried throughout of our food and beverage services. The work we do behind the scenes to maintain this tone and standard is what helps set Patterson apart from other clubs and dining establishments in Fairfield County.
Whether visiting the Club with family and friends or with business associates dining is central to an enjoyable and commonly shared experience. We welcome the opportunity to serve our members and guests by providing exceptional food, beverage and service. Our staff is passionate, knowledgeable and invested in providing exceptional service and a memorable occasion.
Offering everything from a casual lunch after golf, to a more formal dinner with close friends or family, to a variety of social events for everyone to enjoy, the Club is one of the finest venues to hold an event; large or small. Our staff is second to none, and truly offers the best option for your next gathering. At The Patterson Club, there is a desirable experience to be had for all, and the food and beverage team is thrilled to welcome all as our patrons and guests.


The next stream clear will be next Sunday, 30th September 2018, 10am-12 noon.
– take part in a litter pick and vegetation clear, either in or out of the streamEveryone is welcome and we look forward to seeing new faces too! Please bring strong gloves (waterproof if possible), wellingtons or waders and secateurs, rakes, loppers etcif you have them. WHEELBARROWS in particular are always useful. Please name any equipment you bring.


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Neural Becomes First Foundation Sponsor for the Risk & Assurance Group
By Eric Priezkalns 9 Nov 2016
Neural Technologies, developers of anti-fraud, revenue assurance, revenue management and analytics software, has confirmed they will be the first vendor to provide annual 'foundation' sponsorship for the Risk & Assurance Group (RAG). RAG's mission is to provide free advice and information to risk and assurance professionals working in the communications sector. Neural believes the sponsorship will reinforce their position as thought leaders by supporting the education of RAFM professionals worldwide, and by ensuring the industry is conscious of the newest assurance techniques and technologies, as well as the emergence of new risks to comms providers.
The foundation sponsorship means Neural will provide financial and other support to RAG on an annual basis. In exchange, Neural's brand will be promoted at four major RAG conferences over the course of 2017. The first of these will be held at BT's London headquarters and is scheduled for March 15th and 16th; see here for more details. An announcement is expected shortly about a two-day conference to be held in Germany in June, and RAG is negotiating with potential hosts about bringing the RAG roadshow to operators in Africa and Asia during the second half of the year.
Neural Marketing Manager Sara Whitwell (pictured above) said of the sponsorship deal:
We decided to sponsor RAG because we see the potential of this group changing the future of the industry. There are many groups that look to assist in driving fraud, risk and revenue assurance forward but they are constrained for a number of reasons. What I have experienced at RAG has been interactive, collaborative meetings that have one common goal – to educate, to support and work as a team. That team includes operators, vendors, individuals and consultants which is refreshing and a positive for the industry.
Neural's Chief Commercial Officer Luke Taylor added:
RAG is a change from how other events and working groups have worked in the past. From what I have seen to date, RAG will be challenging providers of commercial events globally. As a vendor I am excited about where RAG can take the OSS/BSS industry for revenue management and how they bring all parties together to work for the same goals.
RAG Chairman Rob Chapman stated how much he appreciated the support of Neural Technologies.
Neural obviously has an enviable reputation as experts in fraud management, which means they always have plenty to contribute to the RAG agenda, but mostly I've found it a pleasure to work with them on a personal level. They have all been enthusiastic about RAG and its mission. Neural's foundation sponsorship is the first of its kind for RAG, and will allow us to pursue our goal of delivering e-learning services during the times between our conferences. I hope and anticipate that other vendors will follow suit, meaning we will be able to bring more risk and assurance practitioners together, and so convince executives of the need for increased investment in the work we all do.
I recently interviewed Luke and Sara, and they shared their views about a wide range of topics, including industry collaboration, the usefulness of Big Data technology, and how we should manage risk as telcos experiment with radical new propositions. That interview will be published on Commsrisk next week.


Nestled in the heart of East Anglia for over 25 years serving a national client base, The Rug & Carpet Studio offers the finest selection of handmade rugs and carpets all individually selected for quality and artistic merit. Our restoration and conservation team have unparalleled experience in all aspects of care and cleaning.
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Thank you for the invitation to join you all to celebrate 25 years in business, I am sorry not to be able to come over and do so. But I would like to congratulate you all in achieving this milestone, and to say what a pleasure it has always been dealing with your firm over many years. Keep up the good work, and here's to the next 25 years!
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Our Kashan rugs arrived this afternoon and they look absolutely splendid. You almost cannot tell that you have had them (if you see what I mean!) We could not be more delighted. All the underlay is now in place and it feels lovely to walk across on bare feet. With our best wishes and thanks.


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Ewan Shines as Porte Claims TDU
January 22, 2017 AFP
Jan 22, 2017 – Australia's Richie Porte won his first Tour Down Under after finishing safely in the peloton on the final 90-kilometer stage through the streets of Adelaide on Sunday.
AFP/Yuzuru Sunada
Porte, who seized the ochre leader's jersey after the third stage, led the race from that point on and virtually assured himself of the title when he won his second stage on Saturday. The Tasmanian took a lead of 48 seconds over Colombia's Esteban Chaves into the final stage and his BMC Racing team controlled the peloton throughout, ensuring there was no chance of a breakaway spoiling Porte's party.
The stage, 20 laps of an Adelaide street circuit, was won by Australia's Caleb Ewan in a mass sprint, with world champion Peter Sagan of Slovakia finishing second and Slovenia's Marko Kump third. It was Ewan's fourth stage win of the week and confirmed his position as one of the rising stars of world sprinting.
However, the day belonged to Porte, who had finished second at the season-opening event the previous two years. The 31-year-old's BMC Racing team is setting the Tasmanian up for this year's Tour de France and sent a strong team to Australia to support him in the opening World Tour event of the year. He never looked like losing once he rode away from the field on the climb into Paracombe on Wednesday and then underlined his dominance when he did the same to win at the top of Willunga Hill on Saturday.
"The Tour Down Under was good for me this year, two hilltop finishes," Porte said. "It's just incredible to come here and win after being so close the past two years. After crashing in Rio and injuring myself quite nastily (where Porte broke his scapula) it wasn't too hard to be motivated for this race," he said.
"I had a good break at the end of last season and have come back refreshed physically and mentally. To win this race means a hell of a lot."
Ewan will also look to the big races in Europe after outsprinting the field four times this week. Sagan tried to overpower the diminutive 22-year-old on Sunday but was unable to make an impression, finishing runner-up to the New South Welshman for the second time this week.
Ewan's Orica-Scott team has kept him away from the Grand Tours to enable him to develop, but he said he was ready for bigger challenges. "It's great to get the season off to a good start, it really gets the momentum going to Europe," he said.
"I'll probably have a bit of a break now and get ready for the European season."
Belgium's Thomas De Gendt ensured he took the King of the Mountain title when he broke away from the peloton to claim the points on the 10th climb up Montefiore Hill, while Ewan took the sprint jersey.
Results Stage 6:
1. Caleb Ewan (AUS/Orica-Scott) 1hr 55 min 28 sec
2. Peter Sagan (SVK/Bora-Hansgrohe) same time
3. Marko Kump (SLO/UAE Abu Dhabi) s.t.
4. Danny van Poppell (NED-Team Sky) s.t.
5. Sean De Bie (BEL-Lotto Soudal)
6. Lorrenzo Manzin (FRA-FDJ) s.t.
7. Koen de Kort (NED/Trek-Segafredo) s.t.
8. Jasha Sutterlin (GER/Movistar) s.t.
9. Nathan Haas (AUS/Team Dimension Data) s.t.
10. Jay McCarthy (AUS/Bora-Hansgrohe) s.t.
General Classification:
1. Richie Porte (AUS/BMC Racing) 19hr 55min 49sec
2. Esteban Chaves (COL/Orica-Scott) at 48 seconds
3. Jay McCarthy (AUS/Bora-Hansgrohe) +51
4. Nathan Haas (AUS/Dimension Data) same time
5. Diego Ulissi (ITA/UAE Abu Dhabi) +59
6. Rohan Dennis (AUS/BMC Racing) +1.02
7. Rafael Valls (ESP/Lotto Soudal) s.t.
8. Robert Gesink (NED/Lotto-NL-Jumbo) s.t.
9. Wilco Kelderman (NED/Team Sunweb) s.t.
10. Jhonatan Restrepo (COL/Katusha-Alpecin) +1:04


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Articles on Victorian era
Displaying 1 - 20 of 27 articles
Electrophone listening salon in the London headquarters, Pelicon House on Gerrard Street (approximately 1903). George R. Sims (1847-1922)
Electrophone: the Victorian-era gadget that was a precursor to live-streaming
Natasha Kitcher, Loughborough University
How 19th-century audiences could experience the sound of live theatre in their living rooms.
Dotheboys Hall, from Nicholas Nickleby by Charles Dickens. Illustration by 'Phiz' (Hablot K. Browne). Image scan and text Jacqueline Banerjee, Associate Editor, Victorian Web
Charles Dickens and the push for literacy in Victorian Britain
Matthew Ingleby, Queen Mary University of London
Dickens's novels highlighted the poverty of education for the working classes. The all-important Education Act was finally passed in the year of his death.
A legend, even in his own lifetime: stamps to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Charles Dickens's birth. Royal Mail/PA Archive/PA Images
Charles Dickens: how the author's life was fictionalised after his death
Lucy Whitehead, Cardiff University
Almost as soon as Dickens died in 1870, writers and illustrators began to take liberties with his life and career.
Revered no more: the statue of Bristol slave-trader Edward Colston is torn down. Ben Birchall/PA Wire/PA Images
Edward Colston statue toppled: how Bristol came to see the slave trader as a hero and philanthropist
James Watts, University of Bristol
The statue was part of a push in the Victorian era to create mercantile heroes. Colston's slaving activities were conveniently glossed over.
Crinolines, by design, made physical contact nearly impossible. Hulton Archive/Stringer via Getty Images
The fashionable history of social distancing
Einav Rabinovitch-Fox, Case Western Reserve University
In the past, maintaining physical distance was an important aspect of public life – and clothes played a big role.
© Wellcome Collection
From cowpox to mumps: people have always had a problem with vaccination
Sally Frampton, University of Oxford
Anti-vaccinators today echo 200-year-old debates.
Image from 'Criminal man, according to the classification of Cesare Lombroso' (1911). Internetarchivebookimages/Flickr
How tattoos became fashionable in Victorian England
Robert Shoemaker, University of Sheffield and Zoe Alker, University of Liverpool
We may think tattooing is a modern phenomenon, but the reasons for its popularity are not dissimilar to those seen in the prisons and convict ships of the Victorian era.
George Eliot (1819-1880), aged 30. Alexandre-Louis-François d'Albert-Durade/National Portrait Gallery
George Eliot: 200 years on, valuable lessons for today's millennials and baby boomers
Helen Kingstone, University of Surrey
Born the same year as Queen Victoria, Eliot faced similar life choices to many young women today
The Young Mother, by Charles West Cope. Wikimedia Commons.
Breast or bottle feeding: the debate has its origins in Victorian times
Jessica Cox, Brunel University London
In an act of 'mummy-shaming' to rival anything today's internet has to offer, Queen Victoria is thought to have named a cow in the royal dairy after her daughter, who had decided to breastfeed.
Visitors walk through Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama's installation 'Fireflies on the Water.' maurizio mucciola/flickr
In dandelions and fireflies, artists try to make sense of climate change
Kate Flint, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
Images of wildfires are powerful, but can make climate catastrophe seem like something spectacular and distant. So some artists are focusing on the plants and bugs in our immediate surroundings.
Prisoners picking oakum at Coldbath Fields Prison in London (circa 1864) Wikimedia Commons
Victorian convicts were fed a surprisingly sustaining diet
Barry Godfrey, University of Liverpool and Kim Price, University of Liverpool
Most Victorian convicts left prison weighing the same as when they arrived. Some even gained weight.
At the heart of Edinburgh. Shutterstock
How Victorian newspapers changed the look of British towns and cities
Andrew Hobbs, University of Central Lancashire
Buildings built for writing and reading the news altered the urban fabric.
Mr. Fezziwig's Ball from A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. Hand colored etching by John Leech
Charles Dickens and the birth of the classic English Christmas dinner
Joan Fitzpatrick, Loughborough University
If it hadn't been for A Christmas Carol, the menu may well have centred on goose (or a boar's head).
Illustration of a market full of seasonal produce from Thomas Kibble Hervey's Book of Christmas (1837). British Library
Christmas season left Victorian shop workers 'more dead than alive'
Alison Moulds, University of Oxford
For Victorian shop workers, Christmas could be a miserable time of long hours and low pay.
Local newspapers had a golden age – but it was 150 years ago
As the industry continues its decline, a look back at how the Victorians valued their local news gathering operations.
As extreme weather events, like Hurricane Florence, become more common it is time to ask what it will take for the world to finally tackle climate change. Encouragingly, there may be a historical precedent: Victoria London's handling of the 'Great Stink', where growth had turned the River Thames into an open sewer. EPA/JIM LO SCALZO
Will 2018 be the year of climate action? Victorian London's 'Great Stink' sewer crisis might tell us
Chris Turney, UNSW
As climate extremes mount, let's reflect on Victorian London's 'Great Stink' sewage crisis - when things finally became so bad authorities were forced to accept evidence, reject sceptics, and act.
Jan Thijs/Netflix
Alias Grace: how Irish migration and the female criminal mind were viewed in the Victorian era
Hilary Marland, University of Warwick and Catherine Cox, University College Dublin
Mad, bad or dangerous – the gripping true crime story of Grace Marks, who caused a sensation in the 19th century and still holds fascination today.
Almost 1,500 immigrant boys, aged 10 to 17, were separated from their parents and brought to stay at Casa Padre in Brownsville, Texas. Department of Health and Human Services
Breaking up families? America looks like a Dickens novel
Sarah Bilston, Trinity College
There are strong parallels between the Trump administration's policy on immigrant families and the 19th century's 'New' Poor Laws of England, whose cruelty was illuminated by writer Charles Dickens.
A brief history of lion taming
Helen Cowie, University of York
From its origin in the early 19th century, lion taming has elicited both awe and horror.
George Cruikshank's impression of Dickens' dystopia. Philip V. Allingham of Victorian Web
Before Westworld was Mudfog – Charles Dickens' surprisingly modern dystopia
Lynda Clark, Nottingham Trent University
Charles Dickens imagined a robot theme park way back in 1838.
Andrew Hobbs
Senior Lecturer in Journalism, University of Central Lancashire
Hilary Marland
Hilary Marland is a Friend of The Conversation.
Professor of History, University of Warwick
Chris Turney
Professor of Earth Science and Climate Change, Director of PANGEA Research Centre, Director of Chronos 14Carbon-Cycle Facility, and UNSW Director of ARC Centre for Excellence in Australian Biodiversity and Heritage, UNSW
Zoe Alker
Lecturer, 19th-Century History and Digital Humanities, University of Liverpool
Barry Godfrey
Professor of Social Justice, University of Liverpool
Helen Cowie
Senior Lecturer in History, University of York
Jack Sargent
PhD candidate, University of Exeter
Heather Ellis
Vice-Chancellor's Fellow, University of Sheffield
Reader in Psychology, Edge Hill University
Catherine Cox
Associate Professor, History, University College Dublin
Alannah Tomkins
Professor of History, Keele University
James Treadwell
Professor In Criminology, Staffordshire University
Emilie Taylor-Brown
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Oxford
Lynda Clark
Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Narrative and Play, University of Dundee
Helen Kingstone
Surrey Research Fellow, University of Surrey


Stems: Decumbent to ascending or erect, 1.5 to 16 inches long, puberulent.
Leaves: Opposite; stipules absent; petiole present in lower leaves, absent in upper leaves; blade ovate to elliptic, 1/12 to 1/4 inch long, 1/25 to 1/6 inch wide, base rounded or clasping, tip acute to acuminate, surfaces glabrous or puberulent and often pustulate.
Flowers: Pedicels ascending to erect, 1/25 to 1/2 inch; sepals 5, distinct, ovate to lanceolate; petals 5, white, oblong, 1/40 to 1/9 inch, apex rounded; stamens 10; styles 3.
Fruits: Capsules, ovoid to cylindric-ovoid, 1/8 to 1/6 inch, splitting apically by 6 teeth; seeds dark brown or black, reniform or suborbicular, tiny, tuberculate.
Comments: Arenaria, sand, in which many of the species grow and serpyllifolia, alluding to the similarity of the leaves to those of thyme, Thymus serphylum.


The FrvrOn V-G2300 is launching in India with Olive Telecom, a long way from the UK but it caught my attention because of its nifty hybrid power mode. If the standard lithium-ion battery runs out of juice, users can slot in an AAA battery to get an extra hour of service.
Budget handsets have been my radar while I've been using a VX1, and I think I'd prefer to have one of these. Additional features that add interest, gimmicks, or even practical usability can really up the value of a phone, but the price here has been kept right down. It has an FM radio as well.
Selling in India for around £25 ($37), the FrvrOn is a basic voice and text phone, with an obvious appeal to those based in rural areas, travelling, or just suffering from erratic power supply. Hybrid power is an idea that's been around the block before and appeared in the UK, but I've never seen it need just a single AAA battery to work.


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import os, re, sys
bindir = os.path.abspath(os.path.dirname(sys.argv[0]))
libdir = bindir + "/../../lib"
sys.path.append(libdir)

import lacuna as lac

glc = lac.clients.Member(
    config_file = bindir + "/../../etc/lacuna.cfg",
    config_section = 'real',
)

#my_station = glc.get_body_byname( 'Some Station' )
my_station = glc.get_body_byname( 'SASS bmots 01' )
parl = my_station.get_buildings_bytype( 'parliament' )[0]

### View laws using parliament building
### If you've already got a parl building for one of your own stations, as we
### do here, you can call view_laws() on that building.
###
#laws = parl.view_laws( my_station.id )
#for i in laws:
#    if re.match("^Seize", i.name):
#        ### Don't list all the seizure laws.
#        continue
#    print( "{} is described as {}, and was enacted on {}."
#        .format(i.name, i.description, i.date_enacted)
#    )

### View laws using the station
### If you're looking at some other alliance's space station (eg you're
### browsing through a list of stars using the lacuna.Map object), you won't
### have access to that station's Parliament building.  In that case, you can
### just call view_laws() on the space station itself, since laws are public.
###
### Which sounds perfectly cromulent, but this absolutely does not work unless
### your alliance owns the station in question.
#laws = my_station.view_laws()
#for i in laws:
#    if re.match("^Seize", i.name):
#        ### Don't list all the seizure laws.
#        continue
#    print( "{} is described as {}, and was enacted on {}."
#        .format(i.name, i.description, i.date_enacted)
#    )

### View propositions
###
#props = parl.view_propositions()
#for i in props:
#    print( "{} needs {} votes to pass, and has {} yes and {} no votes.  It was proposed by {}."
#        .format(i.name, i.votes_needed, i.votes_yes, i.votes_no, i.proposed_by.name)
#    )

### Propose a writ
###
#prop = parl.propose_writ('nopush 3', 'a description')
#print( "I just proposed the writ {}.".format(prop.name) )

### Cast your vote on a proposition
###
#props = parl.view_propositions()
#for i in props:
#    if hasattr(i, 'my_vote'):
#        bule = 'yes' if i.my_vote else 'no'
#        print( "I already voted {} on the '{}' prop.".format(bule, i.name) )
#    else:
#        ### Pick one.
#        #prop = parl.cast_vote( i.id, 1 )   # yes
#        prop = parl.cast_vote( i.id, 0 )   # no
#        ###
#        bule = 'yes' if prop.my_vote else 'no'
#        print( "I just now voted {} on the '{}' prop.".format(bule, prop.name) )

### Propose repealing an existing law
###
#laws = parl.view_laws( my_station.id )
#for i in laws:
#    if i.name == 'nopush 2':       # The name of a law to propose repealing
#        prop = parl.propose_repeal_law( i.id )
#        print( "I just proposed to repeal the law {}.".format(prop.name) )

### View taxes
###
#taxes = parl.view_taxes_collected()
#for i in taxes:
#    print( "{} paid {} today, and {} yesterday.  Total payments this week were {}."
#        .format(i.name, i.paid[0], i.paid[1], i.total)
#    )

### Get stars within the jurisdiction of this station
###
#stars = parl.get_stars_in_jurisdiction()
#for i in stars:
#    print( "{} ({}, {}), in zone {}, is {}."
#        .format(i.name, i.x, i.y, i.zone, i.color)
#    )
#print( "-------------------------------" )

### Get the bodies orbiting one of the planets in our jurisdiction
###
#stars = parl.get_stars_in_jurisdiction()
#star = stars[0]
#planets = parl.get_bodies_for_star_in_jurisdiction( star.id )
#for i in planets:
#    print( "{} is at ({}, {}).  It has {} anthracite.".format(i.name, i.x, i.y, i.ore.anthracite) )
#    if hasattr(i, 'station'):
#        print( "\tIts star, {}, has been seized by the station {}.".format(i.star_name, i.station.name) )

### Get mining platforms at a roid orbiting one of the stars in our
### jurisdiction.
###
#stars = parl.get_stars_in_jurisdiction()
#star = ''
#for s in stars:
#    if s.name == 'Fow Aendeahl Jo': # use a star that you know has roids with plats on it to test.
#        star = s
#        break
#if not star:
#    print( "I couldn't find the star you were looking for." )
#    quit()
#
#bodies = parl.get_bodies_for_star_in_jurisdiction( star.id )
#for i in bodies:
#    if i.type == 'asteroid':
#        print( "{} is an asteroid.  Checking for platforms...".format(i.name) )
#        plats = parl.get_mining_platforms_for_asteroid_in_jurisdiction( i.id )
#        for j in plats:
#            print( "The empire '{}' has platform ID {} on {}."
#                .format(j.empire.name, j.id, i.name)
#            )

###
### All of the proposal methods work more-or-less the same way.  They do take
### different arguments; sometimes you need to send along a planet ID or a
### string message or whatever.  But they're all essentially the same code, so
### they're not all being tested here.
###
### They _should_ all work, but if you're planning on using one in earnest,
### give it a test run first.
###

### Propose transferring station ownership
###
#my_ally = glc.get_my_alliance()
if my_ally:
    new_owner = ''
    for i in my_ally.members:
        if i.name == 'The Name of the Empire to Take Over Control':
            new_owner = i
            break
    prop = parl.propose_transfer_station_ownership( i.id )
    print( "I just proposed {}.".format(prop.description) )
else:
    print( "You are not in an alliance." )


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More in ENVX Symposium
Academic English Studies (ESL)
Biochemistry/Molecular Biology
Health Professions
Mathematics/Computer Science
Rhetoric and Media Studies (formerly Communication)
Theatre/Dance
ENVX Symposium
2014 Keynote Event & Speakers
This year's keynote event will be held Tuesday Oct. 14 starting at 7 pm in the Ecotrust Natural Capital Center in downtown Portland. The evening will launch with a brief, provocative video on the Anthropocene (also below), which will frame remarks by our two keynotes, Lesley Head and Paul Robbins, and a lively discussion with the audience. The audience will ask questions and post observations via a live Twitter feed (#lcenvs); some live questions will also be included. A catered reception will follow. Transportation to and from the event will be provided for Lewis & Clark students.
Lesley Head - "The Anthropoceneans"
I will reflect on what it means to be a citizen of the Anthropocene. Defined by its proponents as characterized by rapid, unpredictable change at planetary scales, the Anthropocene promises a world that has been shaped by human activity but is now threatening to spiral out of human control. What kinds of subjects are we, will we be, and will we need to be? What kinds of characteristics, sensibilities and capacities will work best in a world for which we have no past or present analogues? And how will/might/should these differ from the Holoceneans and the Moderns?
Lesley Head's long-term research fascination is human-environment relations, both conceptual and material. She wants to understand how humans have physically changed earth's systems, how we think about our place in nature, and how these two things are connected. She has a particular focus on humans and plants. In recent years she has worked mostly in cultural geography, with projects on backyard gardens, wheat and invasive plants. This developed from her earlier interest in Aboriginal land use, ethnobotany and fire. She started her research career using palaeoecology and archaeology to study long term changes in the Australian landscape, and the interactions of prehistoric peoples with their environments. Today she is building on this multidisciplinary background in the Australian Centre for Cultural Environmental Research (AUSCCER), where a team of scholars is applying cultural research methods to the pressing issues of sustainability and climate change.
Paul Robbins - "Learning from frogs and weeds: Surprise, serendipity, and epiphany in the Anthropocene"
What makes the possibility of a world of heavy human influence so depressing? I argue that among the many reasons people face the Anthropocene with anxiety is a dreadful sense that a human-influenced Earth will suffer from knowableness, an unbearable condition where the mysteries of the wild world have been flattened by a rigid sameness born of human design. Yet, by presenting two examples of Earth systems undergoing anthropogenic change, I point to the enormous, unexpected, and arguably exciting surprises that novel ecosystems and unpredictable human-nature interactions can provide. There are both bad and good surprises ahead, if we only choose to look for them.
Paul Robbins is the director of the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and holds a master's degree and doctorate in geography from Clark University. His research addresses conservation conflicts, urban ecology, and environment and health interactions, but especially focuses on the ecological and economic values that emerge from human-influenced and human-created landscapes. His current research examines biodiversity (frogs, birds and mammals) in commercial coffee and rubber plantations throughout south India. Robbins has also led national studies on consumer chemical risk behaviors and American lawns. His award-winning book Lawn People: How Grasses, Weeds, and Chemicals Make Us Who We Are is widely recognized as one of the most accessible books on the environmental politics of daily life.
21st Annual Symposium
Fall 2018: Klan We Talk?
Spring 2019: Engagement
Environmental Studies is located in room 343A of John R. Howard Hall on the Undergraduate Campus.
email envs@lclark.edu
Director James Proctor
Environmental Studies Lewis & Clark 0615 S.W. Palatine Hill Road MSC 62 Portland OR 97219


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ABC News Blogs
NYC Bans Halloween, Birthdays, Aliens and More on School Tests
Students in New York City's public schools cramming for tests can delete words like birthdays, junk food, Halloween, dinosaur and even dancing from study lists.
References to such words have been banned from city-issued tests in an edict issued by the city's Department of Education for fear the words could "appear biased" or "evoke unpleasant emotions" in students.
The department included the list of 50 banned topics in a recently issued request for proposals to companies interested in creating new versions of tests given to New York City students throughout the year to measure progress in English, math, science and social studies.
"Some of these topics may be perfectly acceptable in other contexts but do not belong in a city- or state-wide assessment," reads the request, first obtained and reported on by the New York Post.
Dinosaurs, the Post reports, were banned because they reference evolution, which fundamentalist students might not agree with. Birthdays are not celebrated by Jehovah's Witnesses and Halloween suggests paganism, so they are not allowed, and so is dancing because some sects object, according to the paper.
Also on the list of topics that companies are asked to stay away from are "creatures from outer space," homes with swimming pools, computers, vermin, junk food, abuse, terrorism, divorce, any references to disease and holidays."
A spokeswoman for the Department of Education told the Post the banned topics do not constitute censorship but a way for "students to complete practice exams without distraction."
The city is in line with creating guidelines for its tests but the list of forbidden topics runs twice as long as one recently issued by a group of states, according to the Post.
Companies have until April 23 to submit their proposals.
The results of student testing in New York City public schools gained an even higher profile earlier this year when the Education Department released data estimating the performance of more than 12,000 teachers in the city's public schools. The teacher evaluations, released in February, are based primarily on how students in their classrooms perform on the city's standardized tests.
Veteran who claimed George Santos stole money for his dying dog says FBI has reached out to him
FDA issues warning letters to companies selling unproven mpox treatments
A new warning from the Food and Drug Administration urges consumers to beware of marketers attempting to sell illegal and unproven mpox "medication" and "cures" in order to swindle scared, vulnerable people and bilk them out of their money. Several warning letters have been sent by FDA to the companies allegedly peddling these products. One company's website falsely claims that an "herbal natural remedy" for mpox comes from the carnivorous purple pitcher plant, Sarracenia Purpuria, the agency said.
Mother of man fatally shot by Columbus police renews call for officer to be held accountable
Following the disciplinary actions and murder charges brought against several officers involved in the death of Tyre Nichols in Memphis, Tennessee, Rebecca Duran, the mother of Donovan Lewis, renewed her call Tuesday for the Columbus, Ohio, police officer who fatally shot her son last year to be terminated and charged. "If it can be done in a swift manner anywhere, it can be done swiftly here," Duran said at a press conference.
The FBI has contacted a Navy veteran, Richard Osthoff, as part of an investigation into embattled Rep. George Santos and a GoFundMe campaign to raise money for Osthoff's sick service dog. Osthoff confirmed the call from the FBI, and sources familiar with the matter confirmed the nature of the investigation -- which adds to the growing list of legal issues and controversies Santos, R-N.Y., is facing. According to previous ABC News reporting, a source familiar said Santos, using the name Anthony Devolder, ran a GoFundMe account in 2016 under the auspices of a charity, Friends of Pets United, and raised some $3,000 to ostensibly help Osthoff pay for surgery to remove a tumor from his dog.
A day after two missing monkeys from the Dallas Zoo were found, the zoo is upping its reward for information on who may have been tampering with its animal exhibits. The Dallas Zoo is now offering a $25,000 reward--up from $10,000-- for information that leads to the arrest of the person, or people, responsible for a string of incidents at the zoo in January. Two emperor tamarin monkeys went missing from their habitats at the zoo on Monday, which was "intentionally compromised," the Dallas Zoo told ABC News in a statement.
Canadian province decriminalizes drugs to fight overdose deaths
The Canadian province of British Columbia said it's decriminalizing small amounts of some drugs to help combat the number of drug overdose deaths. During the three-year pilot program, which started Jan. 31, no one 18 years and older will be charged if caught in possession of 2.5 grams of certain illegal drugs, including heroin, meth, ecstasy, among others, for personal use.
What we've learned from the latest charges in plot to kill Haitian president
The details of the criminal complaint read like a spy thriller. In total, seven suspects are now in U.S. custody and facing charges related to the July 2021 assassination of Jovenel Moïse, including the four arraigned Wednesday: Haitian-American citizens James Solages, Joseph Vincent and Christian Emmanuel Sanon, and Colombian citizen Germán Rivera García.
Score big savings on baby essentials this month: Diapering, feeding, clothing and more
Whether you have a baby on the way or know someone who does, getting the best bang for your buck on essentials is not always easy. From some of the best gear to diapers, you can save big on bestselling baby essentials starting today through the end of the month.
A revamped legal team representing Hunter Biden is taking the first steps in what appears to be a more aggressive approach to his defense, disseminating on Wednesday a batch of criminal referrals and cease-and-desist letters targeting some of his most vocal detractors. Abbe Lowell, a lawyer for Hunter Biden, wrote to the Justice Department and the Delaware attorney general's office asking investigators to examine the conduct of several operatives who allegedly played a role in "accessing, copying, manipulating, and/or disseminating Mr. Biden's personal computer data," including Rudy Giuliani, Steve Bannon, and other supporters of former President Donald Trump. "The actions described above more than merit a full investigation and, depending on the resulting facts, may merit prosecution under various statutes," Lowell said.
A New York City woman has been charged with using cryptocurrency to provide financial support to terrorist groups in Syria, a rare prosecution involving virtual currency to fund terrorism. The 11-count indictment charged Victoria Jacobs, 43, who was known as Bakhrom Talipov, with providing support for an act of terrorism, money laundering and other crimes. Jacobs provided material support to Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham, a U.S. State Department-designated foreign terrorist organization, and provided more than $5,000 to the terrorist training group Malhama Tactical, which fought with and provided special tactical and military training to Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham, the indictment said.
If fentanyl is so deadly, why do drug dealers use it to lace illicit drugs?
With the nation still in the grips of an opioid epidemic that began decades ago, the crisis has deepened in recent years with the introduction of fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that is up to 100 times more potent than morphine. The driving force behind a record-breaking 100,000 overdose deaths per year, fentanyl is now being laced in traditional opioids like oxycodone and heroin, and increasingly, in non-opioids like cocaine and various counterfeit pills. According to experts, there are many reasons fentanyl has become such a widely used illicit drug, despite its high overdose potential.
Detroit police are searching for three local rappers who went missing after they were expected to perform at an event almost two weeks ago. Police are looking for leads in the search for 38-year-old Armani Kelly, 31-year-old Dante Wicker and 31-year-old Montoya Givens, saying their phone records are very concerning. "We are very concerned because there has been no activity on any of their phones," Detroit Police Chief James White said during a press conference.
What to know about Biden proposal to slash credit card late fees
The Biden administration on Wednesday proposed a federal rule to "curb excessive credit card late fees" and plans to go after the Apple and Google app stores for what it says are "barriers to competition." The rule, proposed by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, would reduce typical late fees from roughly $30 to $8, according to projections from the White House.
Mother of teen killed by man who suspected him of tampering with cars speaks out
The mother of Karon Blake, the 13-year-old boy who was shot and killed on Jan. 7 in Washington, D.C., has spoken out about her son's death for the first time since the tragic incident. The Wednesday press conference was located at the offices of The Cochran Firm in Washington, D.C., the firm representing Karon's mother, Londen Blake. This press conference comes just a day after Jason Lewis, the man accused of killing Karon, was charged with second-degree murder while armed.
Amazon slapped with more worker safety citations amid findings of back injuries, long hours
The U.S. Department of Labor on Wednesday announced new citations at three more Amazon warehouses -- in Aurora, Colorado; Nampa, Idaho; and Castleton, New York -. As part of the enforcement action, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration delivered hazard alert letters for exposing workers to ergonomic hazards. OSHA cited Amazon for not providing safe workplaces in violation of the Occupational Safety and Heath Act's "general duty clause."
Is Ozempic safe to take during pregnancy or while trying to conceive? Experts weigh in
The growing popularity of drugs like Ozempic, Mounjaro and Wegovy, designed to help people with Type 2 diabetes and obesity, has raised new questions about what those drugs could mean for pregnancy and fertility. The medications, all brand names for a compound called semaglutide, have grown in popularity thanks to reported use by celebrities and posts from everyday people on social media about successful weight loss, many from women of childbearing age. Given as a daily oral medication or weekly injection, drugs like Ozempic, Mounjaro and Wegovy, called GLP-1 RAs, help people produce insulin and lower the amount of sugar in the blood.
AP African American studies revised framework released after conservative backlash
The College Board released its official framework Wednesday for the incoming Advanced Placement African American Studies course after weeks of debate and criticism from conservatives over the course content. The course was first piloted during this 2022-23 school year in just 60 schools and will be expanded to hundreds of additional schools for the next round of pilot courses in the 2023-24 school year. All schools can begin offering AP African American Studies in the 2024-25 school year.
GrubHub offers $1,000 in gift cards to parents after son's late-night spending spree
A young Michigan boy's eyes were bigger than his stomach when he inadvertently spent $1,000 on his dad's GrubHub app over the weekend. Keith Stonehouse told "Good Morning America" that his 6-year-old son Mason was "playing" on his cell phone on Saturday night before bed when he placed the order of his dreams. Shortly after Mason's bedtime, GrubHub delivery drivers arrived to the surprise of both parents and dropped off multiple bags with food orders from Leo's Coney Island, Happy's Pizza and a local shawarma spot.
Gisele Bündchen reacts to Tom Brady's retirement announcement
Gisele Bündchen and Tom Brady are not together anymore, but the model has nothing but love for her ex-husband. Bündchen, 42, shared well wishes for Brady and for his future in the comment section of his Instagram video announcing his retirement Wednesday. Brady, who has won seven Super Bowls, announced his retirement a year ago after 22 seasons in the NFL.
No documents with classified markings found in FBI search of Biden's beach home
The FBI conducted a "planned search" Wednesday morning of President Joe Biden's home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, according to Biden's personal lawyer amid an ongoing probe into the potential mishandling of classified documents. Afterward, Biden's persoinal attorney Bob Bauer said no documents with classified markings were found, but "DOJ took for further review some materials and handwritten notes that appear to relate to his time as Vice President." The search took place for three-and-a-half hours, Bauer said -- from 8:30 a.m. to noon ET.
The House could vote as soon as Thursday on a resolution to keep Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., from the House Foreign Affairs Committee. The House Rules Committee voted along party lines on Tuesday night, 9-4, to advance a resolution to effectively block Omar from the panel -- by removing her once she is seated. On Wednesday, the chamber voted to move forward with a vote on the resolution, which was introduced by Republican Rep. Max Miller of Ohio.


I remember the first time I heard that HONKING noise as my dog shuddered, eyes bulging, ribcage expanding and contracting, tail sticking straight up in the air. It was terrifying.
If this is your first small dog, you probably panicked the first time you heard it, too. If you had a larger dog before, you may have never heard this horrific HONK. It's more common in small and/or brachycephalic (flat-faced, for example, a Pug) dogs.
Long story short, it's perfectly normal and you don't need to do anything about it.
That loud, startling noise is called a reverse sneeze. It's the sound of your dog rapidly pulling in air through their nose, past their soft palate. In small or flat-faced dogs, this palate can be longer, and their throat may be shorter in proportion.
It's often triggered by excitement, allergies, dust, collar pressure, exercise or changes in temperature. Sometimes there's no apparent trigger.
You really don't have to do anything. Just stay calm. If you get all excited, your dog will panic too. The spasms should stop after about 5-10 seconds. Your dog will probably resume whatever they were doing before the reverse sneezing episode.
If you feel the need to take action, gently massage your dog's throat or cover their nostrils. This will encourage your dog to swallow and to breathe through her mouth, helping her breathe normally a bit faster.
Take note of any additional symptoms like discharge, lethargy, fever or lack of appetite. In some cases, reverse sneezing could be a symptom of a bigger problem, but it happens to most small dogs from time to time, just like a typical sneezing episode.
If it's happening a lot, or the episodes seem to go on forever, you should take a video and head to your vet for further examination.
Just like people, dogs can be sensitive to common environmental allergens like dust or pollen. It couldn't hurt to vacuum and dust more often to prevent irritation that leads to reverse sneezing.
You should always walk your small dog on a harness, not a collar. Their collar should only be used to carry their identification/rabies/registration tags, and you can attach those to your dog's harness instead so they can go collar-free.
We call it Snarfing. "Mom, Skynyrd is scarfing again." Like you said, we just stay calm and it passes, but the first time or to it can be nervewracking.


Last Friday, I spent the afternoon in the West Village and Soho with my niece and her friend. We walked around, had lunch, and went to a salon so the girls could get their hair done. When I saw this block of brownstones and the beautiful blooming flowers, I thought it really depicted the West Village in the summer.
My older son was supposed to live in a dorm on this street, but instead has opted for an apartment in the East Village. I didn't see the apartment until the day after I took this photo. But now that I've spent a couple days at the apartment (not staying there, but just putting together IKEA furniture), I'm completely taken with his new neighborhood and can't wait go back to visit.
In the meantime, I have a couple more trips planned before he starts school. Stay tuned!


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