Petition: Save Philly's Block Party Program! No Police Power Grab!
Philadelphia is known as the Block Party capital of the East Coast, closing more streets for community celebrations than any other big city.
But the Kenney administration just threw a big wrench into the gears of Philly block party culture by requiring communities to get pre-approved by the local Police District first before they can submit a petition to Streets.
This is totally unnecessary red tape that's just going to make it harder for neighbors to organize block parties, and weaken this important part of Philadelphia's culture.
Sign and share this petition to SAY NO to this Block Party Power Grab by the Police Department!
One of the biggest reasons why Philadelphia has such a strong block party culture—which is most popular in majority black neighborhoods in North, West, and western South Philly—is because of how cheap and easy it is to get a permit.
A block party permit costs only $25, and requires signatures from 75% of households on the block (or 90% on a weeknight or non-holiday). As of a few years ago, you can also apply for a block party permit online, thanks to Tim Wisniewski during the Nutter administration, who put the permitting process online in an effort to streamline block party organizing.
Now Mayor Kenney is going in the exact opposite direction, creating an annoying two-step process that's going to be much less clear and straightforward for residents. And by leaving it up to individual Police Districts all over the city, there's going to be too much personal discretion from individual police officers to decide who gets to have a party or not.
That's unfair, and is the opposite of the direction we need to be going in, with even more lax permission requirements to use streets as public space.
The Streets Department is framing this in Orwellian terms, talking about why Police pre-approval will improve "customer service" or the "efficiency and integrity" of the program, but that only makes sense if you consider the Police and City service providers as the customers to be served—not the residents organizing the block parties.
For the real customers, it's going to mean more of your block party applications getting vetoed by the Police for unclear reasons. Maybe police officers just prefer to drive on your block and don't want the hassle of going around—DENIED! There's also the additional hassle and delay of getting a permit reviewed by two separate departments—a burden that should be on the City to coordinate, not the block party organizer.
This policy already went into effect on August 1st and was just announced with no advance warning, so we need to get the Kenney administration to reverse this new rule.
Take Action: Sign and share this petition to help raise awareness of the block party power grab. Then, call your City Councilmembers and ask them to call on Mayor Kenney to support Philly's block party program, and oppose pre-approval by Police.
I've been trying to organize a block party for ages and it's already difficult to get buy in/a date from neighbors/make time to organize!! Don't add this extra burden that'll keep communities from getting to know each other!
Leave customer service to Comcast, the right of citizens to gather in the city should be easily accessible.
This rule requires unnecessary red tape that makes it incredible difficult to throw a block party. It's unreasonable to expect citizens to jump through hoops to get the two departments to coordinate.


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Autograph Value Guide Part I: Three Tips for Collecting Historical and Famous Signatures
Posted on November 9, 2011 by Stuart Whitehurst
Signed documents, such as letters, manuscripts, memos, and other important papers, are one of the fastest growing collecting areas at auction. The personal nature of signed documents connect us to the world's most important figures, and the stories that they reveal make history come alive in a way that no textbook ever could. If you wish to collect a little history of your own, follow these tried and true tips.
1. Autograph vs. autographed, and other slightly confusing terms of the trade
Lot 140: George Washington (1732-1799), Manuscript signed letter, Est. $15,000-25,000
In the world of manuscript collecting, there are terms of the trade that are slightly different than their common usage. Most people refer to a famous person's signature as an autograph. However, in the manuscript world, the term "autograph" means that a document has been hand-written by a notable person. If it has been signed, it is simply described as "signed."
Another slightly different usage of a term in the regular world versus the manuscript world involves the word "manuscript." Normally, this term generally refers to a document, such as a draft of a novel. However, in the manuscript collecting world, this means a document that was hand-written by someone, possibly an unknown hand. So, here's where the rubber meets the road: when something is referred to as "autograph letter signed" (often shortened to ALS), it means it was hand-written AND signed by the same figure. If it is called a "manuscript letter signed," (often shortened to MLS), it means a famous person signed it, but they did NOT write it themselves.
If you're looking at an autograph document signed, it will usually be priced higher than an autograph document, or a manuscript document signed. An example of a George Washington MLS to be sold in the November 13, 2011 Fine Books & Manuscripts auction is pictured here.
Here's another thing to note: you will find autograph documents that are unsigned as well. If you're buying those, be sure the authenticity is sound.
2. Timing is everything
As with many things in life, timing can be an important factor with signed documents. The date a document was signed can greatly affect its value and desirability. Value is at its greatest when a document was signed at the height of a person's career or notoriety. This is especially evident with presidential letters. A letter signed by a sitting president is always more valuable than one penned earlier in the politician's life.
For example, a document signed by assassinated president James Garfield at the time he held the nation's highest office is worth about $6,000. That same document penned when he was merely a Congressman from Ohio is worth $400-600. Learning about a signer's personal history can help you assess the best period pieces to pursue.
3. A good read trumps all
An interesting read is better than a mundane one – that's why content is key with signed documents. Letters that reference important historical events are fascinating and provide real insight into the happenings of the day.
Controversy, scandal, and open displays of emotion in print remind us that these icons of the past were real people, with all their human frailties intact. These elements increase a documents value significantly.
It is best when the content of a document is in the wheelhouse of the person writing it – i.e. Washington writing on the Revolutionary war; Edgar Allen Poe expressing his frustration with his writing career.
Additionally, any important figure, corresponding with or referencing another important figure can increase worth. This is known as a "collateral reference," also sometimes referred to as an "association piece" – i.e. a letter from Abraham Lincoln to Ulysses S. Grant; a letter written by impressionist painter Edouard Manet referencing contemporary writer Marcel Proust.
Buy historical signatures that you find interesting – that's the personal connection that makes collecting signed documents so much fun.
Read more advice on this collecting field in Part II: Rarity & Condition in Signed Historical Documents.
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henry montgomery on March 25, 2012 at 3:53 pm said:
have signature of jackie kennedy onasses wondering would there be any interest in it or value
Skinner, Inc. on March 28, 2012 at 3:29 pm said:
Our specialists would be happy to take a look at the signature. Please send an image and detailed description using our free online auction evaluation form: https://www.skinnerinc.com/appraisals/form.asp
david Sisson on June 10, 2013 at 5:34 pm said:
I have 2 documents signed
1) land sale signed by Andrew Jackson 1831 while president
2)book written by and signed by Mitsuo Fuchida who led the attack on Pearl Harbor. any interest value??
Devon Gray on June 14, 2013 at 4:00 pm said:
The Andrew Jackson land deed may have value. To find out what it may be worth at auction, please submit photos and an auction evaluation form on our website: secure.skinnerinc.com/appraisals/form.asp
Carol Kaiser on April 3, 2015 at 4:01 pm said:
I have Johann Strauss, Jr.'s signature on a
picture (of him) dated 2-9-1937, to my French
chef uncle, along with a personal note. A German
friend did her best at translating the note.
It is now my intention to find out its value,
and if a dealer, or anyone, might be interested
in purchasing it.
I would greatly appreciate a response and any
further steps necessary, on my part, to find out.
Much thanks,
Carol Kaiser
bearmountainstudio@yahoo.com
Jenna DeLuca on April 23, 2015 at 12:40 pm said:
Dear Carol, To assist you in finding the value of your item please contact our Appraisal Services team at 508-970-3299 or send images using our online form: https://www.skinnerinc.com/selling/auction-evaluation-form/
jacqueline Jarvis on June 9, 2015 at 7:22 pm said:
I have an autograph program from poet Langston Hughes from 1946. also a signature from baseball player Ted Williams, any value?
Tom Warrick on March 26, 2012 at 10:51 pm said:
I have an autograph from Dizzy Deen, of baseball fame, that my uncle got during Spring training for the team in Florida. It was among his things I found after he had passed. Is it of any value?
Please send an image and description of the autograph using our free online auction evaluation form: https://www.skinnerinc.com/appraisals/form.asp
sandra cole on April 18, 2012 at 8:51 am said:
I have a picture of Billy Eckstine at the Tic Toc(the home of name bands) He's much younger in this pic……..with his band behind him. The picture is not autographed but the cover it came in is. I believe this pic was taken by Club Photo service in the 50's because it has a phone number that starts with(Hancock 2859) and says if you want copies ask for number on bk of photo..The photo and cover are in great shape…….hope I gave enough info………ty Sandy
Skinner, Inc. on April 18, 2012 at 11:51 am said:
Thank you for your comment. Your picture of Billy Eckstine best fits a collectible market, and likely has a value of less than $100. It is not something we would handle at auction.
M.R. Kurtz on April 24, 2012 at 3:56 pm said:
I have a note sent to me in the mid 1970s by designer Bill Blass. I was working as a reporter and did a profile piece on him. He sent me the note to thank me for the story I wrote. It is on his own stationery — a single panel note card with his name embossed at the top. Is this something that would be of interest at auction?
Thank you for your comment. Your note from Bill Blass would best fit a collectible market, and likely has a value of less than $100. It is not something we would handle at auction.
P. P on May 13, 2012 at 3:27 am said:
I have a letter written and signed by Benito Mussolini on his own stationery, dated 1921 that I found in one of my late grandfather's books. Would this be of any value since it was written before he was actually Prime Minister?
Devon Gray on July 10, 2012 at 4:50 pm said:
Thank you for your comment. The Mussolini letter would be worth about $200 at auction.
Britt on June 14, 2012 at 4:24 pm said:
I was thinking of purchasing a pair of concert used drum sticks signed by the entire band called Staind. Although it is not exactly historical, yet, I just wondered what you think they might be worth, if you can even determine that for me…?
Kerry Shrives on July 10, 2012 at 5:32 pm said:
The rock bank Staind has its roots here in Massachusetts. We don't offer (yet) at auction items from this vintage and I would suggest checking online only auctions. A hint, look for comparable results from completed sales to help guide your purchase. Good luck!
Kendra Morrison on July 13, 2012 at 3:09 am said:
When I was a child, Al Gore and Rick Lehman were in my city visiting, and I got them to sign a dollar bill I had in my pocket since I had no paper with me for them. I still have the dollar to this day. It was a very long time ago …atleast 20 years or more ago… I was wondering what the possible worth of an Al Gore signature runs and maybe even the Rick Lehman signature. I forgot I even had this dollar bill and ran across it tonight.
Winston Smith on July 16, 2012 at 1:27 am said:
I have a signed "revised first edition" copy of Woodrow Wilson's "The State" signed 31, October 1900, Princeton NJ. Any first impressions on value?
Devon Gray on July 18, 2012 at 11:58 am said:
Thank you for your comment. I'll be in touch over email.
Albert Loan on November 19, 2015 at 11:22 pm said:
Winston Smith, did you ever get an estimate on your copy of The State, signed by Woodrow Wilson? I would be grateful to know. You can write me at: bertloan@gmail.com Thanks.
David on September 17, 2012 at 10:01 pm said:
Trying to determine value of postcard signed by Harry S Truman and Thomas Hart Benton. Card is a photo of the T.H. Benton mural in Independence Mo. And has a first edition commemorative stamp of Thomas Hart Benton. The stamp mark on the card is dated 8May 1971, Independence Mo. –the mark does not cover up any of the stamp.
Devon Gray on October 3, 2012 at 9:44 am said:
To find out what your postcard may be worth at auction, please submit photos and an auction evaluation form on our website: secure.skinnerinc.com/appraisals/form.asp
Gv on September 23, 2012 at 10:12 am said:
I have a land grant document dated 1788, probably written by and definitely signed by Samuel Johnston (first man ever elected as President of the United States…..he declined the office). The document has affixed to it a heavy parchment seal and survey map of the land, by means of a ribbon running through both documents…..any idea of value?
Devon Gray on October 11, 2012 at 2:05 pm said:
Thank you for your comment. I'll be in touch over email to discuss your document.
robert gregory on October 31, 2012 at 1:58 am said:
Hi I have a catholic missol commerating Pope John Paul 11 when he visited Australia in 1986 signed and dated by his holiness using his latin. name Joannes Paules M11.Givrn personally to my father at a private audience….any idea to its value?……..Rob
Devon Gray on November 2, 2012 at 4:49 pm said:
Thanks for your comment. This is not something we would handle at auction, and likely has a value of less than $100.
Paul Catala on November 29, 2012 at 4:42 pm said:
Hello. I have an autograph from Pele, which he signed with his real name, "Edison," and "Pele." On the same paper, I have an autograph from Italian soccer star Giorgio Chinaglia. I also have a vinyl LP signed by Luciano Pavoratti in 1976. Are those of interest? Thank you.
Garrett Sheahan on December 3, 2012 at 3:46 pm said:
Paul, Thanks for your comment. Your Pele autograph likely has a value of less than $100. It is not something we would handle at auction.
Carol on December 1, 2012 at 1:49 pm said:
I have realise papers from First World War signed by king George released on act of bravery for saving sat gents life
sandra brandt on December 26, 2012 at 9:03 pm said:
In 1938 My omar worked in a radio station and was a friend of Lionel Barrymore. At Christmas he and Everett Shinn gave her a sined Red Book 'A Christmas Carol" published by the garden city pub. co NY .with illustrations by everett shinn ,introduction by lionel barrymore. Is this book of any value as it also is in fine condition. I dont know who to really ask.
Devon Gray on January 10, 2013 at 10:37 am said:
To find out what your signed book may be worth at auction, please submit photos and an auction evaluation form on our website: secure.skinnerinc.com/appraisals/form.asp
David Chetty on February 21, 2013 at 2:45 am said:
Can u please advise on the value of a signed menu from the late opera singer Luciano Pavarotti
Paula Gillis on April 15, 2013 at 11:49 pm said:
I have a book called Taps For Private Tussie" It is illustrated by Thomas Hart Benton and autographed by him. Is it worth anything?
Devon Gray on April 24, 2013 at 12:23 am said:
Hi Paula, This book is likely worth less than $100 and is not something we would offer at auction.
Kathleen Smith on May 29, 2013 at 8:16 am said:
I have a note written by Christine Keeler to Michael Lambton in the 1970's. It was given to my husband (then head barman at the Lancaster hotel) to give to Mr Lambton but he never came in.
I am just wondering if it would be of any value to.
Hi Kathleen, This note is not of high value and is not something we would offer at auction.
Keith Fowler on June 5, 2013 at 6:24 pm said:
I have a copy of the prayers offered by Rev Peter Marshall when he served as the US Senate Chaplain from 1947-1949. This is an offcial document from the 81st Congress 1st Session. It is identified as Senate Document 86. The volume is stamped "From the Office of Olin D Johnston U.S. Senator". Then, underneath that, there is a hand written note and signature which says "To Rev W.P. Hall, Sr with Best Wishes Olin D. Johnston".
I'm just curious as to what a value may be on this items.
Devon Gray on June 17, 2013 at 11:10 am said:
Keith – Thank you for the comment. This document is not of high value and is not something we would offer at auction.
Kashawnda Stockton on July 12, 2013 at 2:13 am said:
Hello I have an autograph of Vice President Hubert h Humphrey and would like to know how much is it worth? I also have a picture autograph of Joseph t Robinson an would like to know the value of that also .
A Hubert Humphrey signature is worth about $150. Joseph T. Robinson has no real commercial value.
Kashawnda Stockton on July 22, 2013 at 11:35 pm said:
Thanks for your prompt response in the value of my signatures. I also was wondering who/where can I sale this item?
Devon Gray on August 14, 2013 at 1:36 pm said:
There are a number of autograph dealers who specialize in presidential material. I would search for someone who seems to do a lot of business, belongs to a professional organization, and/or is close enough to meet with in person.
George Tomlinson on July 16, 2013 at 9:39 pm said:
I was in the movie "Falcon and the Snowman", with Sean Penn and Timothy Hutton. They both(signed) autographed my pocket-sized phonebook in, (I believe) 1983-84? Is this of any value? Thank-you, G.J.T.
There may be some nominal value for the signatures of living Hollywood actors, but this falls under the category of collectibles, and when it comes to signatures, we sell historical documents in different fields in our rare book sales. Sometimes we sell signed photographs of nineteenth century actors, vaudevillians, or actors from the early talkies, but that's about as far as we go back in the history of the entertainment business. You may find a specialist in celebrity autographs who can help you.
Stefani Tosto on August 4, 2013 at 11:13 pm said:
Hello, my husband bought a box of books at a yard sale ,we later found what appears to a an old autograph book ,with signatures from 1870. from the DC area mostly goverment officials Taft,Sherman,Walt Whitman 1870 ,R B Hayes are just several of the signatures , Do you know where we can take them to be evaluated ?
Thank You for any info .
Devon Gray on August 6, 2013 at 2:38 pm said:
Stefani,
To find out what your autograph book may be worth at auction, please submit photos and an auction evaluation form on our website: secure.skinnerinc.com/appraisals/form.asp
M. J. Colle on August 5, 2013 at 4:25 pm said:
I have picture taken at funeral of Sam Rayburn and it is signed by Herbert Hoover, Harry S. Truman and Dwight Eisenhower. What would this be worth? Thank you.
Devon Gray on August 14, 2013 at 11:38 am said:
To find out what the value may be at auction, please send photos of the signed picture and fill out an auction evaluation form on our website: secure.skinnerinc.com/appraisals/form.asp
Mrs M Hutchings on August 11, 2013 at 9:44 am said:
I have a letter which stars as follows:- This letter should be regarded as a collector's item because it was posted on board the Pacific Princess during the course pof Cruise No 4633 and went ashore from the ship in an unusual manner at Niuafo'Island on 17th October 1980.
Then the letter proceeds to give details of why it was unusual.
Would this be of any value?
Thankyou for your time
Dear Mrs. M. Hutchings,
Thanks for the comment. The value of this letter is likely less than $100, and it is not something we would handle at auction.
Lisa Luerding on August 18, 2013 at 4:43 pm said:
I have a childrens book and cassete tape autographed by Ray Charles. The box set is Chica chica boom boom. Any ideas?
Ray Charles is too modern to make it into the rare book auction market at this point in history, but it's probably a good idea to hang on to these things for the future.
Patricia Matacin on August 20, 2013 at 7:39 am said:
I have a picture of Sophia Loren which is signed by her, also Kirk Douglas picture signed by him and Mitzi Gaynor picture which is signed by h er. What would this be worth?
Show business autographs are generally handled by autograph dealers and sold through the collectibles market. The signed material we sell at Skinner rare book auctions tends to be historic (i.e., older), even when it comes to actors and performers. We sometimes sell signed cartes de visite of 19th century actors, vaudevillians, and performers from the silent screen and early talkies, but we do less with modern stage and screen performers. Sometimes our Discovery sales feature collectibles like yours, but usually in bulk. You can get in touch with the Discovery department at 508-970-3202 to find more out about your collectibles.
Laura macdougall on August 20, 2013 at 4:48 pm said:
I have 3 letters written and signed by Walter Scott and was wonder what kind of value they
Would be worth.
Devon Gray on September 24, 2013 at 2:57 pm said:
To find out what your letters may be worth at auction, please submit photos and an auction evaluation form on our website: secure.skinnerinc.com/appraisals/form.asp
Jeanne Fenster on August 26, 2013 at 9:29 pm said:
I have a letter from Dolley Madison to her cousin through her mother's family (Coles), from whom I am descended. It is undated but from the references contained therein, it was clearly written during her marriage to James Madison, as she refers to him in the letter. It is not a political letter, the subject was to thank a family member for a loan made to her brother and sending family regards, remembering the close relationships with various relatives, etc.. The condition seems to be quite good. No intention to sell the letter, but have been curious as to the possible value.
Devon Gray on October 1, 2013 at 4:21 pm said:
Jeanne, Thank you for your comment. To find out what the value of the letter may be, please submit photos and an auction evaluation form on our website: secure.skinnerinc.com/appraisals/form.asp
Margaret Gill on October 1, 2013 at 6:05 pm said:
I have a paper napkin with William Falkner's signature on it. This was received from him at our HS graduation party at his home. His daughter Jill was my friend and classmate, and many good memories were made at their home with the family.
Margaret,
Please submit photos and an auction evaluation form on our website to find out what this signed napkin may be worth at auction: secure.skinnerinc.com/appraisals/form.asp
A. Brown on October 6, 2013 at 9:55 am said:
I have a postmarked envelope that contained a letter from convicted serial killer David Gore. He hand wrote his name and return address as well as the recipients information. Is something like this worth anything? If so, who or what organization would I need to contact to sell it?
This envelope is likely not of high value and is not something we would offer at auction.
M. du Bois on November 10, 2013 at 12:04 am said:
I have an autographed New Testament which was dedicated to my great Uncle by Cleveland Cady of Alpine NJ. I know that Mr. Cady was an architect that designed several famous NY buildings. Any idea how much this is worth and how to sell it.
Devon Gray on November 21, 2013 at 4:31 pm said:
The bible dedicated to Uncle Cady would be interesting for family reasons only, with no real commercial potential.
misty on November 26, 2013 at 8:33 pm said:
I have a collier's photographic history of European war signed H.J.Barnes July 17 1917 is there any value in this
The book is not the best shape air binding
Devon Gray on December 17, 2013 at 4:56 pm said:
Misty, this book is not of high value and is not something we would offer at auction.
You may be able to find out more about your book on worldcat.org or on a used book website: abebooks, alibris, biblio, addall
Michele Edwinson on February 3, 2014 at 11:40 pm said:
I have a few items one being a signed copy of Eddy Arnolds song book signed by him, Duke of Paducah,Annie Lou, Danny Dill, Oklahoma Wranglers, Skeeter Willis, ????? Willis, and Roy Wiggin. I have U.S. Army letters from 1919 from france, some letters from before and from WWII. I have no idea what to do with these items can you help me out please?
Thanks for your time,
Michele Edwinson
Devon Gray on February 21, 2014 at 4:16 pm said:
The Eddy Arnold and other signatures are more of a collectible, and likely not of high value. Army letters from WWI are not very valuable unless written by and about significant people or events. Contact our Militaria department at militaria@skinnerinc.com for more information.
John Peters on February 7, 2014 at 9:39 pm said:
This constitutes an inquiry more than a question. We have an oversized original litho of the "Opening of the West" (Mural in the Truman Library) signed by BOTH Thomas Hart Benton, Artist; and Harry S. Truman, President. This is clearly an "Association Piece" highly likely NOT issued to the public en mass. (8×10's were w/out signatures) Am considering PSA/DNA Certification in an effort to place at Auction. Tons of provenance on this piece. Is this something which highlights your pointed interest. Thank you. JOHN
Please take some photographs, measure the piece, and send an evaluation form to the Skinner Fine Art Department: secure.skinnerinc.com/appraisals/form.asp
d of collection ?Tõnu on February 17, 2014 at 5:29 pm said:
I have Fidel Castro signed photo, year maybe 1970 or so, what is it worth? Also have Harold Wilson, Edward Kennedy and 50+ more signed photos. Where should i sell that kind of collection?
Devon Gray on March 12, 2014 at 2:54 pm said:
Thank you for your comment. I'll be in touch over email to discuss this Fidel Castro signed photo.
Patrick Anderson on April 13, 2014 at 3:20 pm said:
I have a lithograph of the mural painted by Thomas Hart Benton at the Truman Library which measures 17×10.5 inches. It was printed in 1961 for President Truman's 77th birthday. It is signed by both Truman and Benton for Truman's nephew. I also have the addressed envelope to his nephew as well as the invitation. I was wanting to know what it's value.
Skinner on April 14, 2014 at 12:37 pm said:
To find out what this lithograph may be worth at auction, please submit photos and an auction evaluation form on our website: secure.skinnerinc.com/appraisals/form.asp
bridget grady on April 19, 2014 at 11:00 pm said:
We have a diploma signed by Father Nelson Baker, dated 1906. Is there a way to determine its value?
Skinner on June 2, 2014 at 10:30 am said:
Bridget, This diploma is not of high value and is not something we would offer at auction.
Joanne Greenberg on May 5, 2014 at 1:22 am said:
I have a signed photograph of Arturo Toscanini as well as his baton. I also have a signed photograph of Rachmaninov. I have a handwritten letter signed by Harry Truman. And tens of other signed photographs of musicians conductors actors etc. how might I find out the value of these items.
Joanne, If you could email me directly with a list and some photographs, I will be able to give you auction estimates for each. Please contact me at: dgray@skinnerinc.com
Amy bouyea on May 8, 2014 at 3:04 pm said:
I have an autograph book that my great uncle left to me. He was a bellhop at one the most prestigious hotels in Hollywood in the heyday. It is signed by famous people like Judy Garland, Bob Hope, Bing Crosby and many, many others. Would it have any value?
Amy, To find out what your book may be worth at auction, please submit photos and an auction evaluation form on our website: http://www.skinnerinc.com/selling/auction-evaluation-form/
Sim on May 16, 2014 at 11:01 am said:
I have a change of residence agreement signed by Giuseppe Verdi, in Paris September 17, 1862. He also wrote something about St. Petersberg on top. Would you have an idea what this would be worth? I also have a signed photo of/ by Giuseppe Mazzini and some medals.
Skinner on June 2, 2014 at 12:01 pm said:
Sim, To find out what your change of residence agreement may be worth at auction, please submit photos and an auction evaluation form on our website: http://www.skinnerinc.com/selling/auction-evaluation-form/
Rachel Ortiz on June 25, 2014 at 2:07 pm said:
I have a old postcard from a hotel that was given to my dad several years ago when he was in Vegas with his job. the signature on the back is Ed Sullivan. what research can I do for the authencity of the card? Thank you
Kathie Shattuck on June 29, 2014 at 5:31 pm said:
Many years ago I purchased sack of old family papers. Among them is a small note to a Captain French disqualifying a Rupert Sayles from military service because he needs to wear a truss. The signature appears to be Wm Shirley. The signature is complete, but part of the date is missing. If this is an authentic signature of Governor William Shirley, would it be of any value?
Skinner on July 2, 2014 at 10:46 am said:
To find out what this signature may be worth at auction, please submit photos and an auction evaluation form on our website: http://www.skinnerinc.com/selling/auction-evaluation-form/
Suzan Huberman on July 2, 2014 at 8:46 am said:
I have two signed, handwritten letters as follows: Adlai S. Stevenson and Harry S. Truman. Would there by any value to these documents? In addition, I have three typed and hand signed documents as follows: Albert Einstein (2), and Eleanor Roosevelt. Please advise as to whether these would have any value as well.
Suzan, To find out what your letters may be worth at auction, please submit photos and an auction evaluation form on our website: http://www.skinnerinc.com/selling/auction-evaluation-form/
Norma Burgeson on July 14, 2014 at 5:18 pm said:
I have a "salute to the president" brochure dated october 7, 1976 signed by nelson Rockefeller and Bob Dole. It was from a dinner for president ford. Governor reagan was also there. I think it was in chicago since other politicans form Il were listed. It is in great shape . is there an interest in this ?
Judy Jones on July 26, 2014 at 10:48 pm said:
We have a movie poster from Nobody's Fool starring Paul Newman, that has what appears to be Paul Newman's autograph. How can we get it authenticated? I know Mr. Newman usually didn't sin items, but we got this at a auction in 1995 for a group we belong to and the poster was donated by a Vice President of Blockbuster. Thank you.
Skinner on August 28, 2014 at 10:35 am said:
Dear Judy, Thank you for your comment. Your poster is not something we would handle at auction.
M. Haq on July 27, 2014 at 5:36 pm said:
I have THE GETTYSBURG ADDRESS document signed by Abraham Lincoln and I would like to find the value of the same. Its look like original hand written and signed document. I can send the picture of the same upon your reply.
M. Haq
Dear M. Haq, Thank you for your comment. This is a reproduction and is not of high value.
Loretta zurawel on September 14, 2014 at 6:20 pm said:
I have a hard cover book called the White House. Printed by my husbands grandfather Henry Laupp who was director of production for Judd & Detweiler in 1962. It is signed by Jacklyn Kennedy addressed to him. The book is in very good condition. What would this be valued at?
leona chaput on September 29, 2014 at 3:49 pm said:
I have many autographs of famous people, bob hope, charles schulz, etc. I am interested in having them marketed. Please let me know what your interest is.
Leona Chaput
Skinner on October 1, 2014 at 9:17 am said:
If you are interested in consigning to a Skinner auction, please contact us through our auction evaluation form.
Charlie Donovan on November 7, 2014 at 4:02 pm said:
I have a handwritten letter from Charles F. Haanel on his stationery, dated May 7, 1940. Canyou tell me it's worth?
Andreas Sorensen on January 2, 2015 at 9:30 am said:
1) NASA document (letter of appreciation) from October 11, 1969 signed by Appolo 11 Crew, Neil A. Armstrong, Michael Collins, Buzz Aldrin.
2) Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey signed letter of appreciation, date January 30, 1969. Wondering would there be any interest in it or value?
Skinner on January 6, 2015 at 10:13 am said:
Thank you for your inquiry. Please use our auction evaluation form to send images for evaluation: https://www.skinnerinc.com/selling/sell-at-auction.
dennis theriault on January 21, 2015 at 6:11 pm said:
I have I believe a 1st edition Duck Creek Ballards book 1894 signed by the author John Henton Carter aka Commodore Rollingpin. Would like to know what its worth thanks
Kara Levsen on February 9, 2015 at 2:26 pm said:
I have a page from a book with a portrait of John Winthrop with what I believe to be his original signature. What is the value of this, and how can I get it authenticated?
Beth Battle on March 1, 2015 at 6:44 pm said:
I have an original photo of Pres. Woodrow Wilson at his desk. How much would it be worth?
Skinner on March 2, 2015 at 9:28 am said:
Dear Ms. Battle:
Thank you for your interest. I will forward your inquiry to our Fine Photography Specialist. In the meantime, please use our auction evaluation form to send images for evaluation: https://www.skinnerinc.com/selling/sell-at-auction.
sue grayson on March 7, 2015 at 2:19 pm said:
I have an invitation card signed by Mary Pickford that my 98 year old neighbor gave to me, dated 10/9/1942.
I would like to know if there is any value and if so, where may I dispose of it.
Dear Ms. Grayson:
Thank you for your interest. I will forward your inquiry to our Director of Books & Manuscripts. In the meantime, please use our auction evaluation form to send images for evaluation: https://www.skinnerinc.com/selling/sell-at-auction.
Bonnie Rusfeldt on March 7, 2015 at 2:49 pm said:
I have authentic signatures from Johnny Cash, June Carter, Jimmy West, Skeeter Davis and Bill Anderson from 49 years ago and would like to inquire as to the value of these signatures and who I could contact should I decide to sell.
Dear Ms. Rusfeldt:
Linda Thompson on March 14, 2015 at 4:25 pm said:
I have sign in pages from the doctors' office where I worked with Paul Mellon's signature when he had a doctor's appointment. They had been discarded in the trash and I retrieved them. Do they have any value?
Skinner on March 16, 2015 at 10:01 am said:
Dear Ms. Thompson:
TANYA PARDO on March 27, 2015 at 5:03 pm said:
I have a signed photo of Melvyn Douglas and was wondering if it would be worth anything. I also have photos of other actors like Ginger Rogers, Richard Todd, Donna Reed, Rex Allen, Cary Grant and more. Are they worth anything.
Dear Ms. Pardo:
Thank you for your interest. Please use our auction evaluation form to send images for evaluation: https://www.skinnerinc.com/selling/sell-at-auction.
MARY MCJIMSO on April 11, 2015 at 3:54 pm said:
I have menu (Whistle Stop) signed by Harry S Truman. Is it worth anything?
Dear Mary, To assist you in finding the value of your item please contact our Appraisal Services team at 508-970-3299 or send images using our online form: https://www.skinnerinc.com/selling/auction-evaluation-form/
Sharlene Christensen on November 10, 2015 at 1:07 am said:
I have a letter to my grandfather signed by John F. Kennedy from September 1960, prior to his presidency, regarding agriculture reform for farmers. Is it of any value?
Shar Christensen
Catherine Weber on November 12, 2015 at 2:12 pm said:
Hi Sharlene, Skinner's Appraisal Department would be more than happy to assist you in finding out more about your letter. Please submit photos and an auction evaluation form via our website: https://www.skinnerinc.com/selling/auction-evaluation-form/ or contact the Appraisal Department directly at 508-970-3299 or appraisals@skinnerinc.com. Thank you!
melissa reyes on April 25, 2015 at 8:06 am said:
I do have a hand written reference from Art Garfunkel It was professional frame, I do have some autographs at small paper from larry King,Regis Phylibis
Letter From Office of President Bill Clinton, signed by his secretary.Nathan Lane,Some newscasters and chef Ina Garten. George Fina of Micheal c. Fina. Laurie Barry.Please kindly let me know how much these worth. I thank you. Melissa
Jenna DeLuca on June 2, 2015 at 4:01 pm said:
To find out more about these autographs and what they may be worth at auction, please submit photos and an auction evaluation form on our website: https://www.skinnerinc.com/selling/auction-evaluation-form/
manny brautigam on June 12, 2015 at 1:14 pm said:
I am in possession of 3 souvenir programs from 1948 which took place at the Barbecue on Westover Road in Bournemouth, England.
They are all signed by the performers on the back. Inside contains the menu/prices.
1. Dec. 22, 1947 – Jan. 3, 1948 Harry Roy and his band featuring Eve Lombard & Les Farrell
2. Jan. 5 – 17, 1948 Henry Hall and his orchestra "Idol of radio millions"
3. Jan.19 – 31, 1948 Joe Loss and his orchestra "In the mood" With Britain's leading team of violinists Don Rivers, Elizabeth Batey & Howard Jones
Is there any value in them?
Jenna DeLuca on June 17, 2015 at 3:08 pm said:
To find out more about these programs and what they may be worth at auction, please submit photos and an auction evaluation form on our website: https://www.skinnerinc.com/selling/auction-evaluation-form/
maria brown on June 23, 2015 at 10:19 pm said:
I have a letter signed by Alan Cranston dated 1969. I was nine at the time, I sent a letter to him asking why my brother had to go to vietnam. He sent me a reply as to why we had to be involved in the
war. Would this be worth anything
Barbara-Jo Lucchine Kruczek on September 3, 2015 at 1:31 pm said:
Just wondering if there is value with the following signatures:
A letter to my mother from President Richard Nixon
Signature of Ralph Branca- pro baseball player & friend of my dad
Signature of Yogi Berra
Football Superbowl Champions(and my former students)- Ricky Proehl (receiver for champion Rams and Shaun O'Hara (center and lineman for Giants).
Superbowl Football signed by Ricky Proehl & Rams Coach Dick Vermille. Thanks for offering your expertise. BJ Kruczek
Jenna Nastri on September 28, 2015 at 10:18 am said:
Hi Barbara-Jo, Skinner's Appraisal Department would be more than happy to assist you in finding out more about your documents, please submit photos and an auction evaluation form via our website: https://www.skinnerinc.com/selling/auction-evaluation-form/ or contact the Appraisal Department directly at 508-970-3299 or appraisals@skinnerinc.com. Thank you!
kishia on September 6, 2015 at 12:52 pm said:
I have an little boy's t shirt that was signed by Easy E. founder of NWA Rap group. how do you thank it is worth.
susan savage on October 11, 2015 at 10:02 pm said:
I have a yellow scarf on one side it has Graceland logo on other side has wrote in pen
Dorthy Sincerly,
E W Conley
not sure if true autograghs i bought box o Elvis stuff and this was in it the edges look like the are dirty from sweat. how can i find out if true hand writing and how much worth. 315 222 4816
Jenna Nastri on November 2, 2015 at 12:15 pm said:
Hi Susan, Skinner's Appraisal Department would be more than happy to assist you in finding out more about your scarf, please submit photos and an auction evaluation form via our website: https://www.skinnerinc.com/selling/auction-evaluation-form/ or contact the Appraisal Department directly at 508-970-3299 or appraisals@skinnerinc.com. Thank you!
Janet Ward on January 5, 2016 at 7:16 pm said:
I have an original letter from the 1950s on White House letterhead from Mamie Eisenhower and am wondering if there is any value attached to it. Thanks.
Skinner on January 20, 2016 at 1:08 pm said:
Hi Janet, Skinner's Appraisal Department would be more than happy to assist you in finding out more about your letter. Please submit photos and an auction evaluation form via our website: https://www.skinnerinc.com/selling/auction-evaluation-form/ or contact the Appraisal Department directly at 508-970-3299 or appraisals@skinnerinc.com. Thank you!
Theresa Volesky on March 6, 2016 at 7:06 am said:
I have a picture of St. Pius X. Undernieth is written:
May St.Pius X bless your family,
Day of Canonization Peter W, Bartholome
May 29, 1954 Bishop of St. Cloud
Im wondering if there is a value to this interesating piece of history!!
Skinner on March 7, 2016 at 11:18 am said:
Hi Theresa, Skinner's Appraisal Department would be more than happy to assist you in finding out more about your photograph and signature. Please submit photos and an auction evaluation form via our website: https://www.skinnerinc.com/selling/auction-evaluation-form/ or contact the Appraisal Department directly at 508-970-3299 or appraisals@skinnerinc.com. Thank you!
Tim Gordon on April 5, 2016 at 2:07 pm said:
What about a 1968 Norman Rockefeller letter w/cover page typed, w/autograph, envelope, and typed letter w/ handwritten notes discussing his views towards JFK (not flattering)
Skinner on April 5, 2016 at 3:23 pm said:
Hello Tim, Skinner's Appraisal Department would be more than happy to assist you in finding out more about the value of your Rockefeller letter and signature. Please submit photos and an auction evaluation form via our website: https://www.skinnerinc.com/selling/auction-evaluation-form/ or contact the Appraisal Department directly at 508-970-3299 or appraisals@skinnerinc.com. Thank you!
Andrew Fredrick Thompson on May 17, 2016 at 12:35 am said:
I have a personal typed and signed letter from Norman Rockwell to my mother in 1940 with regard to the subject of a Saturday Evening Post cover. Could you please tell me what would its approximate value is ? Sincerely Fred Thompson
Ron Curcurato on June 20, 2016 at 9:32 pm said:
Hi, I have a Herman Munster sketch, drawn and signed by Fred Gwynne in 1971. My father got it when he met him in NYC.I'm not sure of the value or the demand for it. Could you possibly tell me?
Jenna Nastri on August 30, 2016 at 9:58 am said:
Hi ROn, Our appraisals department would be happy to assist you in finding out more about your sketch. Please submit photos and an auction evaluation form via our website: https://www.skinnerinc.com/selling/auction-evaluation-form/ or contact the Appraisal Department directly at 508-970-3299 or appraisals@skinnerinc.com. Thank you!
William O. "Buddy" Disney", Sr on June 28, 2016 at 4:57 am said:
Certificate is made out to me as "Buddy Disney"
as a member of the "old Georgetown Boys Club"
Washington, D.C. Now defunct.
Randy P Davis on September 13, 2016 at 9:00 am said:
I have a letter with it's mailing envelope typed and signed by Huey P Long prior to his becoming governor, he is advising the honorable Isaac Andrews of Chatham, La. about his campaign for governor and asking for his support.
Mary Anne White on October 10, 2016 at 12:09 am said:
I received two letters (notes) from Robert Nathan, author of many books, including Portrait of Jennie and The Bishop's Wife, which were made into movies. The notes were sent to me close to the end of his life and one contains a small poem written with specific references to me and my two pet rabbits at the time. Would these have any value beyond my personally sentimental ones?
David Socha on October 13, 2016 at 10:03 am said:
I have a signed copy of Lowell Thomas Back to Mandalay with dust !st ed 1951 Very good?excellent? condition. Few small tears on dust jacket. Also a short letter to Hal concerning a explorers club meeting. Value? would like to sell.
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New Horizons probe has reached and surpassed Pluto!
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New Horizon's is the fastest vehicle ever built by mankind, and it's now on its way to the outer Solar System. It only took seconds to for its fly-by of Pluto, however it captured numerous high-quality images of the planet and it's largest Moon Charon. Finally, all 9 (original) planets have now been closely investigated. It's a good day for science.
* It will take months for NASA to stream the data of the images back to Earth.
* Pluto seems to have erosion factors. Its surface appears much 'younger' than Charon.
* They're not sure if there's any geo-activity (volcanoes or tectonic movement).
* It rains on Pluto. It has weather systems.
* There is a thin atmosphere, however it's comprised of nitrogen so it's invisible.
* Nasa would love to send a rover to Pluto but it poses massive challenges. It could be 40 years from now.
Edit: NASA planned the fly-by so that when it passes behind Pluto, Charon will be in the right location to bounce light from the Sun onto Pluto's night side allowing a near-full capture of the planet.
NASA's livestream about it can be found here.
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Humans are incredible!
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podsaurus
The pictures when they come in should be really cool. Poor Pluto has been neglected for so long then got kicked out of the planet club. I hope we end up finding something unique about Pluto one day.
Sent from 2000ft under the crust
Would be funny if there was life on Pluto.
Anyway, that's fantastic.
Vyse
Extreme Poster
It's pretty cool to see clear a clear image of Pluto after all these years.
I wonder sometimes if, despite not seeing any intelligent life on the surface of planets like Mars, there are ancient cities and fossils yet to be discovered underground.
Varsh
Editor /Tech Adviser
[QUOTE="podsaurus, post: 6460786]I hope we end up finding something unique about Pluto one day.[/QUOTE]
Considering that it rains is quite a unique fact about Pluto. I would've thought that being so far out from the Sun that everything would be frozen.
It's not water that's raining on it. Possibly nitrogen, but I really don't know. Pluto has a very strange atmosphere (it's very large but has low density) and the rain it has is probably continuous in small amounts.
It most likely is Nitrogen but still I would've thought that even that would've been frozen being so far from the Sun. Perhaps it rains only when certain areas are shown to the Sun and it's frozen on the other side.
Pluto can reach temperatures cold enough (-233c to -223c) to freeze nitrogen (-210c), but that's at Earth's sea-level pressure. Below that it becomes harder to form liquids or solids because they can boil away more easily. With the warming/cooling of its day/night cycle it could perhaps create weather systems where lower-mid atmosphere particles form liquids that fall, frosts the surface, then evaporates some when the sun comes around.
That's purely my speculation. I don't have anything to back it up. I'm sure NASA will have something credible out soon.
Two4DaMoney
[QUOTE="Brandon, post: 6460799]Would be funny if there was life on Pluto.
Anyway, that's fantastic. [/QUOTE]lol Nasa zooms in on someone giving them "the moon" lmao
Did you know the New Horizons probe was powered by the original PlayStation's processor? The repurposed MIPS R3000 CPU was used to control thrusters, track sensors and beam data back to Earth.


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Danny Dorling, Halford Mackinder Professor at the University of Oxford will be delivering the University of Brighton Annual Social Science Forum Lecture.
Of the richest 25 countries in the world the UK has become one of the most unequal and is on course to win the 'global race' to become the most economically unequal of all by 2030. In all of Western Europe, apart from in post-crisis Ireland, no other country taxes and spends as little on its society as the UK does. Once all taxes are considered it is clear that the most well off 1% of society pay tax at a lower rate than the poorest tenth, whilst simultaneously complaining about how much they contribute and how little they think they get back. Danny Dorling is a leading thinker on the geography of inequality and a member of the London Fairness Commission. His recent lecture addressed these glaring disparities; considering how we arrived at this situation and what we could do about changing it.
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An Interview with Maria Alvarez of Jigsaw Youth, An All-Girl Feminist Punk/Grunge Band from NYC
Jigsaw Youth is: Stach (guitarist), Maria (bassist/singer) and Julia (drums). Stach is a college student, Maria recently graduated from high school, and Julia is a senior in high school. All three are from NYC.
Jigsaw Youth performing "USA Death Metal #13" live at The Meatlocker in NJ. Video by Ken Dwyer.
Let's hear about the songs. Your see yourselves as direct descendents of Bikini Kill. What are you wanting to add to what they've started?
It's funny that you say direct descendants of Bikini Kill because we have been told that if Fugazi and Bikini Kill had a baby, it would be us. Which made me cry because both of those bands are phenomenal. In May 2015, we actually met Kathleen Hanna and told her about our band and how we named it after [a song from her] former band and she was so happy for us. She hugged us and told us to rule the world and it was just such a warm experience and we knew after that that we can't stop no matter what. I'm not sure what we hope to add, but we hope to make her proud and to make other young girls proud. Punk is so male-dominated and I noticed that as a young girl, I only had male idols which led me to believe that I might never be a successful female musician and then I realized that we can only be what we see. I got into Fem Punk and started looking more into female musicians and artists and looking up to them and we just hope to inspire other girls. Not just girls – girls, boys, anyone in between too. Just do whatever makes you happy and fight for your right. Fight for your well-deserved respect and always, always fight for others too. The world is a cold place and the sooner you realize that there's a "divide and conquer" system used upon us, the sooner you'll want to look out for others. I believe in unity; racism, sexism, religious differences, etc etc, those are all things used to divide us but if you take a step back and see that none of it is real, we're all just humans trying to survive, you'll start to feel this unity… I want people to know that we'll always be here for them, fighting for them and loving them and writing songs that they can scream with their friends to and if you ever come to our shows, we are your friends and so is that random person next to you.
Jigsaw Youth performing "Aunt Jenny's Got My Back." Video by Ken Dwyer.
Tell me about the evolution of "Aunt Jenny's Got My Back." Is there an Aunt Jenny?
Aunt Jenny was written by Stach during her AP bio class. The idea came to her because her teacher (who is absolutely beloved by everyone) is named Jennifer. She's a huge feminist and all around great person who inspires confidence and positivity in the young ladies. (Stach went to an all-girl Catholic high school). Aunt Jenny became an anthem because though it is written about one specific person, it's supposed to be about having a feminist protector watching out for you and that when times are tough, Aunt Jenny is always gonna have your back.
Did your parents make you take piano or other music lessons?
Oh, well, Julia's parents are professional musicians, so she's grown up around it and she's really talented and educated in it. Stach has taken guitar lessons since she was 12/13 and I learned by ear! I have a bad habit of not wanting to be told what to do; I know that logically I should be taking lessons because I do want to get better at it and to grow as a musician, but I hate feeling like I have to be obligated to do something. Maybe one day I'll start taking lessons, I'll definitely have to, BUT for right now I play by ear hahaha.
What's up with your first album?
Our first album is self-titled and we are FINALLY recording it in January. Our second album is possibly going to be "Serotonin Makes Me Sleepy." I personally deal with seasonal depression, during the winters, and the lack of serotonin (which is the chemical that makes you happy) really affects me. I was bedridden for almost a month because I couldn't muster up the energy to do anything so I wrote a song about it and it's called "Serotonin." I thought about naming the album "Serotonin makes me sleepy" out of irony. Our first album is definitely a lot more fun and young because we were just a bunch of teenage girls having fun but our second album is gonna be sludgier and more gross because it's gonna be more personal. We've each been through our fair share of hardships, more than anyone suspects because we are very optimistic and energetic and positive but I was at the lowest point in my life so far before I met stach and started the band, it really saved me and it saved her too and we wanna focus on that for the second album. It'll probably come out either in February or March!
Can you tell me about how the band started?
Ok so it's a bit of a funny story but it's made me believe in fate. Stach (our guitarist) and I (Bassist/singer) actually met over tumblr in November 2015! She had a band blog and I had a beach blog, we liked each others blogs so we followed each other. After a couple weeks, I went on her blog and noticed that her bio was an Anthony Kiedis quote, "If I played the bass in your face, would you jack off?" I proceeded to message her saying that I liked her bio because I play bass. Keep in mind, her blog was totally anonymous, there were no pictures of her, no information about her, nothing. We talked for about two weeks before I got curious and asked if she was a boy or a girl. She said, "I am indeed female," then I asked where she's from and how old she is, she said, "I'm 16 and I'm from NYC." I got too excited because I was ALSO 16 and from NYC and I had so much in common with this girl both musically and personally so I asked her if she wanted to meet up and start a band. I've been in bands before but they were all failed projects and around this time, there were so many protests going on around world, I felt powerless and I wanted to make a difference through music. I guess I scared her off because she didn't answer for 2 weeks, (She later admitted that she thought I was a fake person and out to get her but then she said, "fuck it!" and we met up). We connected immediately and she got her friend Julia (our drummer) to drum for us. And so, Jigsaw Youth was born. Named after a Bikini Kill song because one of the lines is "Won't fit your definition," and we thought that fit us perfectly.
–Interview by Amy Fusselman


Microsoft to start supporting Firefox?
I write posts here with boring regularity on Microsoft's latest releases. They all follow a similar pattern – "I have just heard that Microsoft have just released [insert product name here] unfortunately it doesn't work in Firefox/Mac".
if you want the most passionate people in society to use your stuff, you must support Firefox…. I won't link (or say anything nice) to any Windows Live service that doesn't support Firefox.
If the Microsoft development teams take note and start to release products with Firefox support, this will mean far better products, reviews and PR for Microsoft.
What will I have to complain about though!
I see Damien and Dennis Howlett have responded to Robert's post as well.
Assuming this goes forward and becomes a larger part of overall R&D then MSFT will have taken an important step towards relegating the AvM/MvA argument to history.
another storm in a tea cup, don't u get bored, MS live team stated on their blog months ago that all live services would support firefox, yet it takes a couple of well known bloggers for you to actually bother to check your ideas, pathetic.
windows live.com DOES work in firefox. In fact, that page loads significantly faster in firefox than in IE 7.


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Teaching Our Children to Read
The Components of an Effective, Comprehensive Reading Program
Bill Honig - Consortium on Reading Excellence (CORE), California's State Superintendent of Public Instruction, San Francisco State University, USA
Elementary Reading Methods
December 2000 | 176 pages | Corwin
Updated Edition of Bestseller
The return of a classic on reading and learning, with all-new insights! How can educators implement the best research-based practices into classroom activities, reading materials, training, and leadership? The answer: Teaching Our Children to Read, Second Edition. This new edition of Bill Honig's classic on reading and teaching grows out of the experiences of scores of dedicated teachers and their successes in the classroom. Here, the former California State Superintendent of Schools provides an updated overview of important research and instructional strategies that can bring all students to higher levels of literacy. You'll find expanded sections on: - Phonics instruction - Fluency - Spelling - Strategic reading - Book discussion - Connected practices with decodable text - Multisyllabic word instruction - Vocabulary and concept development - Text organization - Literacy benchmarks, including assessment and intervention.
The Case for a Balanced Approach
What Skilled Readers Do
Beginning-to-Read Instruction for Preschool and Kindergarten
Beginning-to-Read Instruction for Early First Grade
Reading Instruction for Middle First Grade to Upper Elementary Grades
Spelling, Beginning Writing and Vocabulary
Comprehension and Assessment
"This is a wonderful book. It is not only scientifically responsible, but altogether readable. I hope it will find its way into the hands and minds of every parent, educator, and policymaker in America."
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"Honig's book takes a fresh, 'roll up your sleeves, let's solve this problem' approach. That's exactly what we in urban public schools need to realize success with our biggest challenge -- teaching kids to become successful and voracious readers early in their school careers."
Carl A. Cohn
Superintendent, Long Beach Unified School District
"Teaching Our Children to Read is an outstanding contribution to the debate in California and in the nation on optimal teaching strategies for reading."
Robert E. Slavin
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"This current, practical resource offers a no-nonsense approach to the whole issue of effective reading instruction."
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The "NASTY Women" act just passed in Massachusetts to prepare for the death of Roe v. Wade
The "NASTY Women" act just passed in Massachusetts to prepare for the death of Roe v. Wade
By Carter Sherman Jul 19, 2018
President Donald Trump nominated conservative judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court only a few weeks ago, but states have started preparing for the potential death of Roe v. Wade. And Massachusetts just became one of the first to act on those plans.
Roe v. Wade legalized abortion nationwide in 1973, but if it's overturned, abortion wouldn't immediately become illegal everywhere in the United States. Instead, each state could decide how to open up or limit access to the procedure.
That possibility prompted the Massachusetts legislature on Wednesday to pass the "NASTY Women" act, which would end centuries-old law criminalizing abortion in the state. Obviously, that law hasn't been enforced in decades. But lawmakers and abortion rights activists still worried.
"This is about making sure that regardless of what happens under the Trump administration, that the women of the Commonwealth will have access to abortion care when and if they need it," Rebecca Hart Holder, executive director of NARAL Pro-Choice Massachusetts, told VICE News Tuesday, before the bill's passage.
The Act Negating Archaic Statutes Targeting Young Women — colloquially known as the NASTY Women bill — unanimously passed the state Senate back in January, but failed to gain any traction in the state House. On Wednesday, propelled by a rush of publicity over Kavanaugh's nomination, the bill finally came up for a vote.
It passed by a vote of 138 to 9. The office of Republican Gov. Charlie Baker also indicated his likely support of the bill in a statement to VICE News.
"Governor Baker fully supports access to women's health care and family planning services in the Commonwealth, supports the concept of the NASTY Women Act and will carefully review the final legislation on his desk," Deputy Press Secretary Anisha Chakrabarti said.
READ: Trump's Supreme Court pick already has states preparing for the death of Roe v. Wade
With the passage of the NASTY Women Act, Massachusetts becomes one of a number of states now scrambling to update its abortion laws. Since Trump announced Kavanaugh's nomination, lawmakers in New York and New Mexico have said that they want to strengthen their states' abortion protections. (Neither state's legislature is currently in session.)
On the other side of the spectrum, Alabama and West Virginia both already had ballot measures to strip abortion rights from their state constitutions in the works.
"The prospect of a conversation that will have actual political effect — because it will be back in the hands of each state to have this discussion — means that we're much more energized," David Franks, chairman of the board for Massachusetts Citizens for Life, told VICE News earlier this week. Franks dismissed the NASTY Women Act as "cynical political theater," since the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court already found the state's ban on abortion unconstitutional in a 1981 court case.
The NASTY Women Act will also repeal several other old and unenforced laws, including prohibitions on unmarried people from accessing birth control and on health care providers distributing birth control.
"There hasn't been a real urgency to clean up the laws in many states, including in Massachusetts, because it's been inconceivable that Roe could be overturned or gutted," Holder said. "And we are living in a new reality."
READ: How Kennedy's retirement will push the war over abortion into overdrive
Update 7/20 11:37 a.m.: This article has been updated with a comment from Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker's office.
Correction: A previous version of this article incorrectly referred to Rebecca Hart Holder's affiliation. She is the executive director of NARAL Pro-Choice Massachusetts.
Cover image: Pat Thompson displayed a sign supporting Roe v. Wade at a rally, held by Planned Parenthood, commemorating the 45th anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court decision at the Capitol Monday, Jan. 22, 2018, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)


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In DRC Election, Imposed Son Faces Off Against Rebel
VOA News - October 28, 2006
Sunday in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a military-installed son of a coup leader faces off against a former Uganda-backed rebel in a run-off election for president. VOA's Nico Colombant profiles the two candidates, Joseph Kabila and Jean-Pierre Bemba. Both have said they will accept the results, whatever the outcome.
The wife of transitional President Joseph Kabila praises her husband at a rally in the east of the Congo.
Joseph Kabila leads in East DRC
Thirty-five-year-old Joseph Kabila, who hails from the eastern South-Kivu region, did not campaign himself during the second round. He cited security concerns for not campaigning after deadly clashes followed first round results.
He also refused to speak to a group of foreign journalists who went to the presidency to interview him, but he did agree to speak with several handpicked Congolese journalists. The interview aired on Congolese television Friday night.
Speaking of himself in the third person, he said he would no longer tolerate what he called provocations to pull down the DRC. He said the time of chaos and confusion has passed. He said he is the candidate to stop all stupidity.
Jean-Pierre Bemba
His opponent, 44-year-old Jean-Pierre Bemba, was born in the northern Equateur province. He also has songs praising him.
This was his explanation to foreign and Congolese journalists invited to his offices on why he is the better candidate.
"I think because I know Congo very well. I know each town, each square meter of this country, because I traveled, by plane, by boat, by vehicle, jeep, helicopter, to meet the people of Congo during the rebellion time, even during the transition time," he said. "I lived also their conditions, how they live, mostly during the rebellion time. I understand their problems, what they live every day, in terms of health, in terms of education, in terms of employment, in terms of security. I am ready to give a solution, a concrete solution, to those different problems for the people of Congo."
Both candidates have spent lots of time abroad - Vice President Bemba studying in Belgium, while Mr. Kabila got training and education in Tanzania, Uganda and China.
Both have famous fathers. Bemba's father was one of the richest businessmen under former dictator Mobutu Sese Seko.
Mr. Kabila's father was the late coup leader Laurent Desire Kabila. After his father was assassinated, possibly over a botched diamond deal, he was installed as president by the military at the young age of 29.
Kabila poster, Oct. 26, 2006
Unlike his father, though, he succeeded in implementing peace deals, and pushing out armies from half a dozen neighboring countries.
But Mr. Kabila's opponents have accused him of not being the son of Laurent Desire Kabila and not even being Congolese, but rather a handy successor for a clique of corrupt cadres.
Mr. Kabila has repeatedly denied this, and says no one is more Congolese than he is.
An independent journalist, Luc Roger Mbala, says this discussion is misguided, even if it did dominate campaign debates at a popular level.
"Until now, nobody showed us that Kabila is not the son of Laurent Desire Kabila and another thing I can say, we have many, many people who came from foreign countries," he said. "And we have a country of what you call in French, immigration country, like in the United States. The main problem is to see someone who can lead this country with the good materials, democratic materials."
Bemba supporters, Oct. 26, 2006
In the first round Mr. Kabila fared very well in the east, while Bemba did better in the west. Voting was peaceful, but second round campaigning was marked by recurrent violence and acts of intimidation.
A nationally televised debate between the two candidates was supposed to take place in the final hours of the campaign, but to the dismay of many Congolese, it was cancelled due to security concerns.
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Q: Why is this C++ min and max currency algorithm code not working? Using this code, I want to extract min and max prices from a currency trading Take a look at this code. I want to extract the minimum and maximum ask prices and print these out as part of the statistics:
    double OrderBook::getHighPrice(std::vector<OrderBookEntry>& orders)
        {
            // find the highest value in array of value
            double max = orders[0].price;
            for (OrderBookEntry& e : orders)
            {
                if (e.price > max)
                {
                    max = e.price;
                }
                return max;
            }
        }
        double OrderBook::getLowPrice(std::vector<OrderBookEntry>& orders)
        {
            // find the lowest value in array of value
            double min = orders[0].price;
            for (OrderBookEntry& e : orders)
            {
                if (e.price < min)
                {
                    min = e.price;
                }
                return min;
            }
        }

Here is an extract of the output I am getting, max and min are the same:
    Product: BTC/USDT
     Asks seen: 50
     Max ask: 5352
     Min ask: 5352
     Product: DOGE/BTC
     Asks seen: 50
     Max ask: 3.1e-07
     Min ask: 3.1e-07
     Product: DOGE/USDT
     Asks seen: 50
     Max ask: 0.00165524
     Min ask: 0.00165524
     Product: ETH/BTC
     Asks seen: 50
     Max ask: 0.0218909
     Min ask: 0.0218909
     Product: ETH/USDT
     Asks seen: 50
     Max ask: 117.329
     Min ask: 117.329
    1: Print help
    2: Print exchange stats
    3: Make an offer
    4: Make a bid
    5: Print wallet
    6: Continue
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    Current time is: 2020/03/17 17:01:24.884492
    Type in 1-6

I want to make sure that max and min are different and correct. Where am I going wrong? Please help.

A: You're returning from inside the for loops. You need to wait until all the prices have been checked and then return after the for loops:
    double OrderBook::getHighPrice(std::vector<OrderBookEntry>& orders)
    {
        // find the highest value in array of value
        double max = orders[0].price;
        for (OrderBookEntry& e : orders)
        {
            if (e.price > max)
            {
                max = e.price;
            }
        }
        return max;
    }

    double OrderBook::getLowPrice(std::vector<OrderBookEntry>& orders)
    {
        // find the lowest value in array of value
        double min = orders[0].price;
        for (OrderBookEntry& e : orders)
        {
            if (e.price < min)
            {
                min = e.price;
            }
        }
        return min;
    }

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Getting engaged is a truly exciting time in your life, and it's only the beginning of things to come, the next step is planning your wedding! Though, the thrill of this event can result in you getting carried away with your pre-wedding organisation. To help, we have complied a list of the top planning mistakes to avoid.
Sometimes, you can feel your emotions building and you just want to scream to let them all out. When you're filled with happiness, you want to let everybody know, but despite your temptation, it's imperative not to send out your save the date cards until you have a finalised guest list, this is until you're certain you have the guest list you would like to share your special day with, which will make the seating arrangements easier to put together.
Saving for your wedding is an exciting prospect, and so is planning for your big day, but one mistake you must avoid is planning before knowing your budget. You could find the perfect wedding dress and be set on the idea of wearing this as you walk down the aisle, yet your financial parameters could reject this idea.
You do not want to be left heartbroken having to cut other parts of your wedding to afford the dress of your dreams. Give yourself time to save, set a realistic budget that allows you to fulfil your wish list, then begin to plan.
Throughout your wedding day, you will be surrounded by your family and friends with the hope of having fun and indulging in the loving and joyful atmosphere. Naturally, you will be thinking of ways to please everyone, but, ultimately, it is your day, and worrying too much about what others think of your decisions can take the joy out of the wedding planning process.
Many people think they have to stick to conventions and have a traditional wedding, but this is not the case. Planning a wedding that says nothing about who you are can lead to regret in the future. What makes a wedding so special is the celebration of the bride and groom, and by incorporating your style, values, and attitude, it will make your wedding feel much more intimate and special.
Sometimes, as much as we'd like it to, time doesn't slow for anyone, and when planning your wedding, you must remember to hire in time for your day. Some things are hugely important, such as the venue, catering, photographer, and entertainment. By keeping on top of your time management, you can book these in plenty of time, allowing you to enjoy the lead up to your wedding, rather than becoming increasingly stressed trying to arrange everything in such a short time.
Good time management also allows you to achieve the wedding you've always dreamed of whilst continuing with your everyday life. This helps you to stay focused on other priorities, which keeps your health up and allows you to concentrate on work and your social life.
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March 7, 2016—The PATH Foundation has awarded a $6850 Make it Happen grant to the Fauquier County Sheriff's Department to fund the Travis Project. This new effort provides all officers with the training and tools to handle opioid overdose emergencies using naloxone, an anti-overdose medication. The project is named in memory of Travis Rose, a 27-year-old Marshall man who died of a heroin overdose in May 2015.
The training teaches officers how to recognize and respond to these emergencies, increasing the likelihood of the person's survival. Last year, Fauquier County recorded 11 overdose deaths, nine of those were from opioids.
"Unfortunately, research shows that heroin is a growing problem in Fauquier County, and we believe this program can help the officers of the Sheriff's Department be better equipped to handle situations where a person has overdosed," stated Christy Connolly president and CEO of the PATH Foundation.
The Fauquier County Sheriff's Department is the second law enforcement agency in Northern Virginia to begin equipping officers with the medication. Loudoun County Sheriff's Deputies officials began a similar program in December. One person's death has already been prevented by administering the anti-overdose medication.


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DeMarco Murray jokes he 'took a year off' in Philly
By Kevin Patra
Published: March 10, 2016 at 08:48 a.m.
After DeMarco Murray carried the ball 392 times with Dallas in 2014, his total dipped to just 193 totes last year in Philadelphia. After getting a fresh start with his trade to the Tennessee Titans on Wednesday, Murray was in a joking mood.
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"I feel like I took a year off last year, so I am fresh,'' Murray quipped to the Titans' official website Wednesday.
While not exactly Aaron Ross calling playing a year in Jacksonville a "paid vacation," the notion is sure to rile up Philly fans.
Murray hasn't looked the same since the end of the 2014 season, when the workload appeared to weigh on him. Last season with the Eagles, the running back lacked speed, quickness and lateral agility. At certain times it looked like Murray was attempting to carry a piano through quicksand.
After averaging a career-low 3.6 yards per carry last season, Murray is out to prove that was an aberration.
"I'm 100 percent (motivated)," he said. "The NFL is a place where you have to make the best of your opportunities, and every day is a challenge, every day is a competition. I look forward to competing every day and getting back on track and running the ball the way I know I can, and running plays I am intrigued by."
Can he prove his down season was due to ex-Eagles coach Chip Kelly's offense and not the product of a running back in decline? We remain skeptical, but he'll certainly get the chance to carry a large workload under coach Mike Mularkey in Tennessee.


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Shop staff in Scotland refuses to sell whisky to Gretchen Ho
Photo credit: @gretchenho on IG
Gretchen Ho shared a travel update on her Instagram story where she said that she traveled all the way to Scotland to buy their "world-famous" whisky but only ended up empty handed since the shop staff refused to sell her some because she looked too young.
"In Scotland… Trying to order their world-famous whisky, but they won't sell it to me because I look under 25, and I don't have any ID to prove I'm 28," she wrote with the hashtag that says, "I've traveled all the way."
Gretchen, who was in London, got robbed and lost her bag which contained her passport, money, cellphone, and other important documents.
Read: Gretchen Ho's bag gets stolen in London
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Democrat Phil Bredesen's campaign for the U.S. Senate will host a debate watch party with University of Tennessee College Democrats at Strong Hall on campus prior to a final debate Wednesday between the former Tennessee governor and Republican U.S. Rep. Marsha Blackburn.
Abbi Sigler, communications director for Blackburn, said the campaign was not sponsoring an event around the debate. "We will be focused on the debate," she said.
The debate at the Howard H. Baker Center for Public Policy is at 8 p.m. but is not open to the public. A remote viewing is open to the public at Cox Auditorium and will begin at 7:45 p.m. with comments from UT System President Joe DiPietro, the Baker Center said. Tickets for the remote viewing are available at the Baker Center today (Monday) from 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
The Bredesen campaign's invitation to the debate watch party said it will begin at 6:30 p.m., food will be provided and parking available at the garage at 1545 White Ave. Bredesen is expected to make an appearance after the watch party "to thank supporters and encourage people to head to the polls for Early Voting from Oct. 17-Nov. 1," the invitation said.
Matt Murray, Baker Center director, said the details for the debate were worked out with Nexstar Media Group Inc. and the two campaigns. Nexstar is the parent company of local ABC affiliate WATE-TV.
Murray said he is disappointed the debate will not be open to students and the public. "Open forum and public debates are an American tradition. The good news is that it will be broadcast statewide and C-SPAN will be picking it up as well. So it is available to a wide audience," he said in an email.
The debate will be moderated by Kristin Farley with WATE-TV, Bob Mueller with WKRN-TV in Nashville, and Richard Ransom with WATN-TV in Memphis. Katina Rankin, also with WATN-TV, will host the broadcast. UT's Adam Brown Social Media Command Center will provide live social media analysis.
This campaign is generating national attention because of its apparent closeness. Trump and Pence have been in the state for Blackburn twice this year and either or both may come back.
In last week's Crystal Ball, a respected nonpartisan political analysis and handicapping newsletter put out by Larry Sabato at the University of Virginia, the open Tennessee race to succeed retiring U.S. Sen. Bob Corker, a Republican, was described as "probably something of a tie," since the analysts were not sure which candidate is leading.
In gubernatorial races, Sabato's analysis moved Tennessee from likely Republican to safe Republican, citing Republican businessman Bill Lee is up in double digits in polls over former Democrat Karl Dean, a former Nashville mayor. The state GOP put out a release on this prediction but said nothing about the Senate race.
BLUE DRINKS: Dozens of candidates and supporters turned out at the Blue Sapphire in Knoxville on Tuesday in a series of blue drink fundraisers that Tennessee Democratic Chair Mary Mancini is having to boost Democrats for office, particularly legislative races.
The party's nominee for the 2nd Congressional District, Renee Hoyos, attended briefly and then left for another event outside Knoxville. But 1st Congressional District nominee Marty Olsen of Johnson City got plenty of attention along with legislative candidates for Knox and Blount counties.
Olsen, an obstetrician-gynecologist, said he and Hoyos keep appearing at the same places in Jefferson County because the two congressional districts share different portions of the county.
Josh Williams, whom Hoyos beat in the August primary, also attended. He said later he wanted to greet Mancini "and to thank some of the folks who had made significant contributions to my campaign." He said he and wife Laurie are eager to support and help elect Democrats.
Hoyos faces Republican Tim Burchett in the campaign to succeed retiring U.S. Rep. John J. Duncan Jr. and Olsen opposes incumbent U.S. Phil Roe. Duncan and Roe are both Republicans in districts that have long favored GOP candidates.


The opioid epidemic has been spreading throughout the U.S. for years, but the number of medication-assisted addiction-treatment clinics has not expanded much until recently. That's partly because methadone and the clinics that dispense it have been stigmatized, and met with skepticism from politicians and the public. That's changing: "The methadone treatment industry, which began in the late 1960s, grew more in the past four years than it has in the past two decades," Christine Vestal reports for Stateline. "Between 2014 and 2018, the methadone industry added 254 new clinics."
Stigma remains a powerful damper, though. Some people living near methadone clinics worry that drug-treatment centers attract crime, and dislike seeing a crowded parking lot of opioid addicts waiting for their dose. Unlike the other two medications approved to treat opioid addiction, methadone must be administered daily by a specially licensed doctor at a highly regulated clinic, Vestal reports. The regulatory hoops can discourage clinics from opening, but Vestal reports, "More states, including some that previously limited expansion of methadone treatment, are calling on the industry to set up new programs in opioid-plagued rural and suburban areas that lack adequate medication-assisted treatment."
Many states are opening dozens of new facilities in rural and suburban areas. They include Indiana, Maryland, New York, Ohio and Florida. "At the same time, Vestal reports, laws and regulations in at least six other states — Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, Mississippi, West Virginia and Wyoming — still curtail licensing of new methadone clinics, even though people with opioid addictions in large swaths of those states live too far from the nearest methadone clinic to commute."
More opioid users can now get treatment too, since many states that expanded Medicaid under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act began offering reimbursement for methadone treatment in the past four years. That has given the treatment industry a major incentive to expand.
"Remaining states that do not allow Medicaid reimbursement for methadone treatment are Alabama, Arkansas, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Wyoming, several of which have among the nation's highest rates of opioid addiction and overdose deaths," Vestal reports. Some states cover other types of medication-assisted treatment but not maintenance methadone; at least one, Kentucky, has proposed to include it as part of Medicaid changes under federal waivers that would also require able-bodied beneficiaries to work, volunteer, go to school or get drug treatment.


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Agustín Pipia (1660–1730) was the Master of the Order of Preachers from 1721 to 1725.

Biography

A native of Aragon and a member of the Dominican Order, Agustín Pipia was the Master of the Sacred Palace. In 1721, a Dominican General Chapter elected him to be Master of the Order of Preachers. In 1724, the Dominican Cardinal Orsini became Pope Benedict XIII. The pope often worshiped in Dominican churches and raised the privileges of the order. The pope made Pipia a cardinal in 1724. Pipia died the next year.

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1660 births
1730 deaths
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Арман Бланшонне (), 23 декабря 1903 — 17 сентября 1968 — французский велогонщик, двукратный Олимпийский чемпион. Завоевал золотые медали в одиночной раздельной и командной раздельной велогонке на играх 1924 года.

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