"All-Seeing Eye: An important symbol of the Supreme Being, borrowed by the Freemasons from the nations antiquity....On the same principle, the Egyptians represented Osiris, their chief diety, by the symbol of an open eye, and placed this heiroglyphic of him in all their temples." (Mackey's encyc- lopedia of Freemasonry, The Masonic History Company, 1946, p. 52-53, as quoted from secondary source "The Great Seal, of the United States: It's Occult Meaning, by David Carrico 1997, p. 28 "...the All-seeing eye, ...to the Egyptian initiates was the emblem of Osiris, the Creator." "...his (Osiris) power was symbolized by an eye over the Sceptre. The Sun was termed by the Greeks the Eye of Jupiter, and the Eye of the world; and his (The Sun glyph) is the All-Seeing Eye in our Lodges." (Albert Pike, Morals and Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, pp. 15-16, 477) "...the phrase so often employed, `the All-Seeing Eye.' This refers to the planetary Logos to see all parts, aspects and phases (in time and space) of his planetary vehicle,..." (Alice Bailey, Discipleship in the New Age II - Teachings on the New Age - Part IV) "The eye of Shiva - the all-seeing eye, the eye which directs the will and purposes of Deity." (Alice Bailey & Djwhal Khul - Esoteric Astrology - III - Triangles of Energy - Constellations) "It is through the medium of this "all-seeing eye" that the Adept can at any moment put Himself in touch with His disciples anywhere; that He can communicate with His compeers on the planet, and on the third planet which, with ours, forms a triangle..." (Alice Bailey & Djwhal Khul - A Treatise on Cosmic Fire) "...upon the Path of Initiation, the initiate develops his tiny correspondence to the planetary `All-Seeing Eye.' (Alice Bailey & Djwhal Khul - Discipleship) "One of the four Lipka Lords, Who stand nearest to our planetary Logos, is called `The Living Serpent,' and His emblem is a serpent of blue with one eye, the form of a ruby, in its head. Students who care to carry this symbology a little further can connect this idea with the `eye of Shiva' which sees and knows all..." (Alice Bailey & Djwhal Khul - A Treatise of Cosmic Fire) "The Blazing Star (Pentagram) has been regarded as an emblem of Omniscience, or the All-Seeing Eye, which to the Egyptian Initiates was the emblem of Osiris, the Creator." [Pike, "Morals and Dogma", p. 26-16, according to the Cutting Edge Ministry, ILLUMINIST ALL-SEEING EYE SUMBOLISM SUDDENLY MADE PUBLIC IN LONDON, November, 2002] "Nor is Antichrist unknown to Mohammedan theology in which he is called Masth al Dajjal, the false or lying Christ.... He is to be one-eyed and marked in the forehead with the letters C.F.R., i.e., Cafir or Infidel." --Encyclopedia Britannica, 1904. According to Texe Marrs, in his incredible book, "Circle of Intrigue," this quote from the Encyclopedia Britannica has since been remmoved after the Encylopedia Britannica was bought by the Illuminati, but Texe has a copy of the 1904 version which contains this amazing informaiton; my experience has been, after much research of my own, that Texe Marrs is a reliable source in most cases. "In neither pain nor joy is liberation found. In neither dark nor light will the spiritual sun appear. The pair of opposites distract the eyes of man. Only the single eye directs the steps of the initiate upon the way." -- Lucis Trust manual, Discipleship in the New Age (Vol. II), as quoted in "Circle of Intrigue," by Texe Marrs, page 141. The Lucis Trust, among many other occult Masonically spawned or influenced organizations, such as the O.T.O. --a satanic organization greatly influenced by father of modern satanism A. Crowley--uses the All-Seeing Eye as representative of the deity they idolize.
QUOTES BY NON-MASONS AND ANTI-MASONS ON THE EVIL EYE:
"Known as the 'Eye of Horus' or 'Utchat Eye', it is associated with both the Egyptian God Horus and his father Osiris." (J.C. Cooper, An Illustrated Encyclopedia of Traditional Symbols, p. 20) "Called the 'mal ochio' (evil eye), this object is regarded by all Satanists as the symbol of Lucifer." (William J. Schoebelen, Whited Sepulchers, p. 20) "Many modern groups, though not related...claim to be offshoots of the original so-called Mystery Religion. They all carry the same symbols, such as the All-Seeing Eye, and believe in the same so-called Secret Doctrine." "The symbol may represent a god, but it is not the God of the Bible. It is a human eye indicating that man is god." (J.R. Church, Guardians of the Grail, p. 165) "The All-Seeing Eye is one of the oldest hieroglyphics of the Deity. The triangle also is a cabalistic symbol of the most remote antiquity..." -- February 10, 1882, Lieutenant in the 4th artillery of the U.S. Army and Secretary of Treasury, Charles J. Folger "These considerations lead us to an interesting topic, the Eye of Mind or the Eye of Horus ...and conveying the idea of the 'All seeing Eye'. The end set before the Egyptian neophyte was illumination, that is to be 'brought to light'. The Religion of Egypt was the Religion of the Light." Thomas Milton Stewart, The Symbolism of the Gods of the Egyptians & the Light They Throw on Freemasonry, London, England, Baskerville Press, Ltd., 1927, p. 5 "Wallace's reasons for wanting to introduce the Great Seal onto the American currency were based on his belief that America was reaching a turning point in her history and that great spiritual changes were imminent. He believed that the 1930s represented a time when a great spiritual awakening was going to take place which would precede the creation of the one-world state." (Michael Howard, The Occult Conspiracy, p.95) "A Holy War will now begin on America, and when it is ended, America will be supposedly the citadel of freedom, but her millions will unknowingly be loyal subjects, your churches will be used to teach the jew's religion, and in less than two hundred years the whole nation of America will be working for divine world government -- all religions will be permeated with judaism wihtout even being noticed by the masses, and they will all be under the invisible all seeing eye of the Grand Architect of Freemasonry." -- Cornwallis, speaking to George Washington, 1781, according to secondary source "Illuminati Mystery Babylon", Texe Marrs; primary source, from whence Texe got this information: "Legions of Satan" by Jonathan Williams


Memory Institutions and the Digital Revolution
Library and Archives Canada has asked the Council of Canadian Academies to assess how memory institutions, which include archives, libraries, museums, and other cultural institutions, can embrace the opportunities and challenges of the changing ways in which Canadians are communicating and working in the digital age.
The Expert Panel on Memory Institutions and the Digital Revolution held its final face-to-face meeting earlier this year, where they considered comments from the peer review process. The report has been approved by the Panel and is now in publication. It is set to be released in early 2015.
Over the past three decades, Canadians have seen a dramatic transformation in both personal and professional forms of communication due to new technologies. Where the early personal computer and word-processing systems were largely used and understood as extensions of the typewriter, advances in technology since the 1980s have enabled people to adopt different approaches to communicating and documenting their lives, culture, and work. Increased computing power, inexpensive electronic storage, and the widespread adoption of broadband computer networks have thrust methods of communication far ahead of our ability to grasp the implications of these advances.
These trends present both significant challenges and opportunities for traditional memory institutions as they work towards ensuring that valuable information is safeguarded and maintained for the long term and for the benefit of future generations. It requires that they keep track of new types of records that may be of future cultural significance, and of any changes in how decisions are being documented. As part of this assessment, the Council’s expert panel will examine the evidence as it relates to emerging trends, international best practices in archiving, and strengths and weaknesses in how Canada’s memory institutions are responding to these opportunities and challenges. Once complete, this assessment will provide an in-depth and balanced report that will support Library and Archives Canada and other memory institutions as they consider how best to manage and preserve the mass quantity of communications records generated as a result of new and emerging technologies.
The full assessment process for the study is expected to take 24 months and will include a rigorous peer review exercise to ensure the report is objective, balanced and evidence-based. Following the review and approval by the Council’s Board of Governors, the complete report will be made available on the Council’s website in both official languages. More information about the Council’s process can be found here.
How might memory institutions embrace the opportunities and challenges posed by the changing ways in which Canadians are communicating and working in the digital age?
- With the use of new communication technologies, what types of records are being created and how are decisions being documented?
- How is information being safeguarded for usefulness in the immediate to mid-term across technologies considering the major changes that are occurring?
- How are memory institutions addressing issues posed by new technologies regarding their traditional roles in assigning value, respecting rights, and assuring authenticity and reliability?
- How can memory institutions remain relevant as a trusted source of continuing information by taking advantage of the collaborative opportunities presented by new social media?
The Expert Panel on Memory Institutions and the Digital Revolution is chaired by Dr. Doug Owram, FRSC, former Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Principal at the University of British Columbia Okanagan Campus. For a complete list of panel members visit the Expert Panel on Memory Institutions and the Digital Revolution page.
For further information, please contact:
Tijs Creutzberg, Program Director at 613-567-5000 ext. 232 or firstname.lastname@example.org


On Monday, students were given a 'Kindness Challenge' which will take us up to the December break. Each day students should try to attempt a random act of kindness to help people, the earth, or other living things.
The PTO is sponsoring a book fair on November 22 and 23 with the proceeds going to our ASW library. All elementary students will have the chance to attend the book fair with their class. We will have a wide variety of books available including picture books, easy readers, fiction, non-fiction, and popular series. There will be many children’s books in the 15 to 50 PLN price range, with some more or less expensive depending on the vendor. Volunteers will be on hand to help the children choose books and figure out money.
Tuesday, Nov. 22 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday, Nov. 23 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Place: Main entrance and hallway near the cafeteria
3D students will go Tuesday afternoon as a class, but you are welcome to go with your child before or after school.
In Math, we reviewed time and explored how we could use our understanding of multiplication to figure out elapsed time.
Fun with story cubes!!
We learned how to use Explain Everything to make our own teaching video which explains how multiplication and division are connected.
Request for Holiday Decorations!
After school on Thursday, December 1st we will be decorating the classroom for the holidays. There are many things to celebrate this December; if you have any decorations which will help to celebrate an event which is important to your family, please send them in with your child and we will gladly put them up in the classroom. All decorations will be returned in January.
Unit Overview with link to Home Learning Tasks
ES Tech Blog - a guide to apps and resources
Ms. Brewster's Blog
Ms. MacKenty's Blog
Growth Mindset in Maths
ASW Library Database
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George Orwell - 1984 - I Literally Wrote a book to warn you guys about this Classic T-Shirt
George Orwell's classic dystopian novel 1984 is a cautionary tale about the dangers of totalitarianism. The book tells the story of Winston Smith, a man who works for the Thought Police in a totalitarian state called Oceania. Winston dreams of a world where people are free to think and speak their minds, but he knows that this is impossible in Oceania.
The I Literally Wrote a book to warn you guys about this Classic T-Shirt is a way for people to show their support for freedom and their opposition to totalitarianism. The shirt is a reminder that Orwell's warning about the dangers of totalitarianism is still relevant today.
The shirt is also a way for people to start a conversation about the importance of freedom. When people see the shirt, they may be curious about why the person is wearing it. This can be a great opportunity to talk about the dangers of totalitarianism and the importance of fighting for freedom..
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The Indian Constitution is one of the most celebrated legal documents in the world. It has paved the way for India to become the largest democracy in the world, with its citizens enjoying the fundamental rights and freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution. But do you know who the framers of this Constitution were?
In this article, we will dive into the lives and contributions of the prominent figures who were instrumental in the making of the Indian Constitution. We will discuss how they tackled the complex issues of nation-building, democracy, and governance and how their efforts have shaped India into the nation it is today.
Join us as we explore the historical and political context of the Constitution’s framing, the key players involved, and the principles that underpin this document. From Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the chairman of the drafting committee, to Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of independent India, we will delve into the lives and works of these visionary leaders and examine their lasting impact on Indian society.
Whether you are a student of law or simply curious about Indian history and politics, this article will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the making of the Indian Constitution and the people who made it possible.
The Framers of the Indian Constitution: Making of a Democratic Nation
The Indian Constitution is a written document that outlines the framework and structure of the government of India. It was drafted by the Constituent Assembly, which was constituted on July 9, 1946, and was made up of 299 representatives from across India. The Constitution of India was adopted on November 26, 1949, and came into effect on January 26, 1950.
The drafting committee of the Constituent Assembly was responsible for writing the Indian Constitution. The committee was chaired by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, who is widely regarded as the Father of the Indian Constitution. The other members of the drafting committee were:
- Alladi Krishnaswamy Iyer
- N. Gopalaswami Ayyangar
- K.M. Munshi
- Syed Mohammed Saadulla
- B.L. Mitter
- D.P. Khaitan
- Madhav Rao (Vice President of the Constituent Assembly)
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was an eminent jurist, social reformer, and politician who played a crucial role in drafting the Constitution of India. He was born into a Dalit family in Mhow, Madhya Pradesh, and was educated at Columbia University and the London School of Economics. Ambedkar was a champion of social justice and worked tirelessly for the upliftment of the Dalits and other oppressed sections of Indian society.
The Constitution of India is one of the longest and most comprehensive constitutions in the world. It consists of a Preamble, 22 parts, and 395 articles. The Constitution lays down the fundamental principles and values of the Indian state, including democracy, secularism, and social justice. It also defines the powers and functions of the three branches of government – the executive, the legislature, and the judiciary – and provides for the protection of fundamental rights and freedoms of Indian citizens.
In conclusion, the Indian Constitution is a remarkable document that reflects the vision and aspirations of the Indian people. It was drafted by a committee of eminent individuals led by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, and continues to be the guiding force of the Indian state. The Constitution is a testament to the resilience and strength of Indian democracy, and remains a source of inspiration for people around the world who seek to build a just and equitable society.


Marquis Who's Who Honors Daniel E. Jolly, DDS, with Inclusion in Who's Who in the World
Dr. Jolly is a general practice and forensic dentistry provider and consultant
PATASKALA, OH, December 08, 2020 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Marquis Who's Who, the world's premier publisher of biographical profiles, is proud to honor Daniel E. Jolly, DDS, with inclusion in Who's Who in the World. An accomplished listee, Dr. Jolly celebrates many years' experience in his professional network, and has been noted for achievements, leadership qualities, and the credentials and successes he has accrued in his field. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Dr. Jolly is a dental consultant, provider and educator specializing in general practice and forensic dentistry. A graduate of the University of Missouri-Kansas City, he holds a Bachelor of Arts in biology and chemistry, and earned a Doctor of Dental Surgery in 1977. Eminently qualified in his field, Dr. Jolly is a diplomate of the American Board of Special Care Dentistry.
After completing a residency in hospital dentistry at the VA Medical Center of Leavenworth, Kansas, Dr. Jolly worked for a year in private practice in Newcastle, Wyoming, in 1979, after which he began teaching at the University of Missouri and accepted a position as the chief of restorative dentistry at Truman Medical Center. He became the director of dental oncology at Trinity Lutheran Hospital in 1982. Dr. Jolly joined the faculty at the Ohio State University in 1987, serving as the director of the general practice residency program and rose from an associate professor to a full professor by 1993. He left the Ohio State University in 2008 and served as the president of Immediadent of Ohio until 2013, whereupon he transitioned to become the dental director of a regional insurance company.
In addition to his clinical and educational work, Dr. Jolly is the chief forensic odontologist for Franklin and Licking Counties, and has served as an expert witness and legal consultant for numerous trials. He is a frequent speaker on various topics in forensic and medical dentistry, and the author of several dental textbooks and handbooks, including the "OSU Manual of Hospital Dentistry," "Nursing Home Dentistry" and "Hospital Dentistry." Dedicated to providing quality dental care to destitute communities, he maintains involvement as the director of the Honduras Clinic Project, and is a former board director of the Easter Seal Society.
To remain aware of developments in the field, Dr. Jolly held administrative leadership roles at various medical facilities and organizations, including terms of service as the president of the American Board of Special Care Dentistry and the American Association of Hospital Dentists. In recognition of his outstanding career record of practice, he is the namesake of a scholarship fund at the Ohio State University of Dentistry, and has been presented with an Ohio Dental Association Humanitarian Award, as well as multiple Alumni Achievement Awards from the University of Missouri-Kansas City.
In accounting for his standout success, Dr. Jolly credits hard work, perseverance and a genuine respect for his patients. He is a fellow of the American College of Dentistry, the Academy of Dentistry for the Handicapped, the American Association of Hospital Dentists and the Academy of General Dentistry, and has remained professionally affiliated with numerous other organizations. In his leisure time, Dr. Jolly enjoys photography, swimming and scuba diving, and equestrian sports.


Charles Augustus Fuller and Virginia Knight Sierer
Charles A. Fuller, well-known railroad employee of this city, died about twenty minutes of nine o'clock this morning at his home, no. 338 W. Amherst street, following gradual decline in health due to paralysis.
Mr. Fuller has been on the retired list of the Pennsylvania Railroad since 1923, he having suffered his first stroke of paralysis in that year. Since then he has suffered other strokes and since Christmas he had declined rapidly until death ensued today.
Native of Chambersburg
He was born in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, on October 18, 1854, the son of Christian and Phillipine Fuller, who originally come over from Germany. There were twelve children in this family and Mr. Fuller was the youngest child. Coincident with this fact, He is the last of the children, the others having proceeded him in death.
He was married on March 15, 1877 to Miss Virginia K. Sierer and in June 1881, Mr. Fuller entered the employment of the Pennsylvania Railroad at Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
Superintendent of Roundhouse Here
In 1890, the Pennsylvania railroad extended their service here, building the Cumberland Valley division. Mr. Fuller was sent here as Superintendent of the Roundhouse, which position he held until 1923 when he suffered his first stroke of paralysis
Mr. Fuller was well-known among railroad men here and all along the Cumberland Valley division.
Surviving him are his wife; three daughters, Mrs. John A. Rosenberger, Mrs. Charles J Summers and miss Henrietta Fuller, all of this city; and two sons, Messrs Chris and Lindsey Fuller of Hagerstown.
Remains to Chambersburg
The internment ________________ take place in Chambersburg ___ the exact day not having being ____
Before leaving this city, Services will be held at the home with the Rev. Norris A. Lineweaver officiating.
Franklin Repository, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, Monday Evening,
January 6, 1930
Charles A. Fuller, a member of one of the old Chambersburg families, died this morning at 920 o'clock at his home in Winchester, Virginia, from the effects of a stroke. Mr. Fuller suffered a stroke about six years ago and since that time had been confined to his home. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Christian Fuller, who resided for a number of years on North Second street, and is the last of his family. Mr. Fuller, in his early life conducted a grocery store in town, before removing to Martinsburg. After residing in Martinsburg for a short time he removed to Winchester where for approximately thirty years he had been employed by the Cumberland Valley Railroad. He was a charter member of the Junior Hose Company.
He is survived by his wife, who was formerly Miss Virginia Sierer, of town, and these children, Mrs. John Rosenberry and Mrs. J. Charles Summers, of Winchester; Miss Henrietta Fuller at Home, and Crist and Lindsay, of Hagerstown; also by fourteen grandchildren.
Funeral notice later
Winchester Evening Star,
Winchester, Virginia, Tuesday, January 7,1930
Funeral services will be held for the late Charles A. Fuller from his late residence, No. 338 West Amherst Street, at three o'clock tomorrow afternoon, the Rev. Norris A. Lineweaver, of the Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church, officiating.
Those serving as pallbearers will be M.V.B. Smoke and James G. Smith, of this city; Levan Hyssong, of Hagerstown; Edward Fuller, William Sierer and John Sierer, of Chambersburg.
On Thursday morning at nine o'clock the family and friends will leave by motor with the body for Chambersburg, Pennsylvania They will be accompanied by the Rev. Mr. Lineweaver.
Reaching Chambersburg, the cortege will go to Cedar Grove Cemetery where internment will take place.
Funeral Rites Here At 11 a.m. Saturday, With Burial In Chambersburg.
Mrs. Virginia Knight Fuller, widow of Charles A. Fuller, died at 130 o'clock yesterday afternoon at her home at the historic old 'Steele Gardens' property on Amherst street extended, after an illness of nearly a year, in the eighty-second year of her age.
She had been in declining health for more that a year, and had been confined to her bed since last March. Her condition had become very serious recently, and her death was not unexpected by members of her family.
Native of Shippensburg
Mrs. Fuller was a native of Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, and was a daughter of the late Adam and Mary Jane Sierer, of that place, where she was born August 6, 1855. The family afterward moved to Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, and she was living there at the time of her marriage to Mr. Fuller.
Mr. and Mrs. Fuller and their family moved to Winchester in March, 1890, the former having been appointed general foreman of the Roundhouse here of the Pennsylvania Railroad, a position he held for many years before his death in 1930.
Mrs. Fuller had been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Chambersburg since young womanhood and never transferred to another church, although she attended service here regularly as long as her health would permit. She had an extensive acquaintance in Winchester and vicinity and was highly regarded by all who knew her.
Mrs. Fuller is survived by three daughters, Mrs. John A. Rosenberger and miss Henrietta Fuller, of this city, and Mrs. Charles J. Summers, of Hagerstown, Md. and two sons, Crist and lindsey Fuller, also of Hagerstown. Others surviving are one sister, Mrs. Walter Ritter, and two brothers, John and William Sierer, all of Chambersburg, and 13 grandchildren and one great-grandson.
Funeral Services will be held at the homeplace here at 11 o'clock Saturday morning by the Rev. Herman McKay, Pastor of Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church, after which the body will be taken by motor hearse to Chambersburg, for internment upon arrival in Cedar Grove Cemetery, that city.
The Rev. Mr. McKay will conduct the service at the graveside.
Pallbearers will be Charles, Waidner and Lynn Fuller and Lavan Hyssong, of Hagerstown; Edward Fuller, of Chambersburg, and Harry H. Willis, This city.
Watch of Charles Augustus Fuller
Pennsylvania Railroad Station in Winchester, VA.
Family Portrait of Charles Fuller and his family.
Seated left to right: Virginia Knight Sierer, Henrietta Hollar Fuller, and Charles Augustus Fuller. Standing left to right: Lindsie, Florence, Waidner (Bud), and Mayme.
Headstone of Charles Augustus Fuller and Virginia Knight Sierer
Virginia Knight Sierer as a child (upper right)
My Aunt Gini wrote:
"My grandfather used to visit his mother's family in Baltimore fairly
often. On some of the trips he would ship home a half keg of oysters,
and there would be an oyster feast in the back yard. I remember Hennie
feeding me my first oyster when I was about 2 or 3."


Bringing stories to life with audiobook for the visually impaired
Recently, over 30 Crowe staff volunteered to record a range of children’s short stories to add to the growing NCBI library. Staff at the firm volunteered their time, as part of Crowe’s CSR programme, to record 10 hours of audio for the NCBI children’s library. Staff choose to record a collection of short stories by Oscar Wilde and stories from “Enchanted Journeys” an anthology of fifty years of Irish writing for children.
Cian McCormack of RTE’s Morning Ireland interviewed Josh Farrell from Westmeath and his father who talked about the impact these narrations have on Josh’s life and the Independence and joy it gives him while also speaking to volunteers from Crowe who gave of their time to bring the stories to life.
The full interview can be listened to through the following link:


Brief introduction to Humanism in the Renaissance
Renaissance Humanism was a European cerebral movement that began in the 14th century. The humanist movement was established from the reawakening of European scholars of many Greek and Latin scripts. Humanists developed a more complex type of classic scholarship and tried to understand the works of the Roman and Greek people which seemed extremely significant to them. During this time people focused more on self worth, dignity, and was more concerned with their life on earth rather than religion and the afterlife.
"If those committed to the quest fail, they will be forgiven. When lost, they will find another way. The moral imperative of humanism is the endeavor alone, whether successful or not, provided the effort is honorable and failure memorable."
E. O. Wilson


New leafhopper species of Jikradia from Mesoamerica with new records, revised key to species, distribution, origin, and checklist (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae: Coelidiinae: Teruliini)
Nielson M.W., Zack R.S., Poggi F., Nickel H. 2014. Revista de Biologia Tropical 62(4): 1375-1383.
The following four new species of leafhoppers are described and illustrated: Jikradia dentata n. sp. and J. trispinata n. sp. from Guatemala, J. variabilis n. sp. from Belize, and J. exilis n. sp. from Costa Rica. Jikradia basipendula Nielson and J. krameri Nielson are new records for Guatemala. Belize is a new record for the genus. A record of the first introduction of the genus in the Old World is reviewed. A revised key to the known species is provided with a review of its possible origin. A checklist of all known species is also given.


Native American Tribes|Native American Culture|Native American Art | Native American Civilizations
History of Native Americans
Who discovered America? People generally think it was Columbus who sailed across the Atlantic Ocean and first reached on the soil of America in 1492. However, when we have a look at the History of Native Americans we find, it is not the fact.
When we go deep into the history of Native Americans, Indian People first reached America, and they are known as native Americans. Indians came about 20,000 to 50,000 years ago. They entered America from Bering Strait, between Alaska and Siberia. Here we will discuss the brief history of Native Americans.
Types of Native Americans
- Native Americans in Eastern and Northern America
- Natives in Southwest America
- Natives in the West of the Mississippi (California Indians, Northwest Coast, Southwest, The Plains Indians)
- East of the Mississippi (Northeast and Southeast)
Native American in North America
The natives of North America made great Developments in the work of Arts. they designed jewellery, poetry and developed some skills of the textile as well. However, they did not build great cities. Agriculture was the main source of living. They were known as mound builders because they lived in mounds that were 30 feet high and 200 feet wide. They built mounds of different shapes such as snakes, turtles and any other animal. Today the estimated number of mounds in the USA is over 100,000.
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- History of Native American
- Who Discovered America Before Columbus?
- Facts about Ancient Chinese Culture
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Native American in Southwest America
The natives of southwest America are known as Anasazi. the region had a hot and dry climate. Therefore the life of the people of southwest America was tough. Farming and agriculture were the main sources of living for them. To irrigate the crops, they developed complex irrigation systems.
To save themselves from the harsh climate they used to live in pit houses. ¨Later on developed apartment-like buildings on the mouth of caves, to protect them from attacks. Around 1200 A.D, when the farming became difficult for them in the southwest region they left their towns and moved further to the South.
Native American in California
Their lifestyle was simple. They used to live in small families in villages and towns with little or no tribal organization. They did not adopt farming, agriculture or hunting as their source of living. Instead, they were the Food gatherers without agriculture. They used to collect seeds, fruits, vegetables, and shellfish.
They are also known as “Mission Indians” because when the Spanish people arrived in California, they founded Missions for the native Americans. Some of the natives moved into those missions and the priests tried to convert them. They had some success but the majority of Indians preferred their free life.
Native American in Northwest Coast
The natives of the northwest coast had a very rich and complex culture. They lived from Northern California to Alaska. They had an abundance of salmon and fish and the rich forest provided them berries to pick and wild animals to hunt.
Therefore, the life of these natives was comparatively easy. These tribes were warlike and they often went on long raids to capture the territory of their neighbors. They had a “Matrilineal” society in which the property and wealth were controlled by the female member of the family. Though Some tribes had patrilineal society. but they were less in numbers. The people of the society were ranked on the basis of wealth and on their ability to exchange the gifts.
Plain Indian Native American
The Plains Indians lived in the areas from Rocky mountains to Mississippi river and from central Texas to southern Canada. they were known as “Buffalo Hunters”. The natives of this region were divided into two Subgroups. Eastern Plains Indians were the Mandans and Pawnees. They lived in settled villages. The women did farming while the males hunted the buffaloes.
Western Plains Indians were divided into groups such as Dakotas, the Crows, and the Cheyennes. They did not farm but the buffalo hunting provided them for all their food needs.
The plains Indians Spoke different languages and they developed a certain language of gestures. They established clubs for military, ceremonial and religious purposes, but the clubs had the participation of males only and females did not visit these clubs. |History of Native Americans |
Native American in Northeast
They had a very Unified political system. The politically powerful group, Iroquois League was founded. The purpose of the league was to enforce peace among them. The position of chief of the league was inherited. They lived in the area that is presently known as New York state. They were good farmers. The society was Matrilineal. 50 houses were there in the villages of the northeast. They believed in Spirits.
Native American in Southeast
They lived in villages surrounded by a high protective fence. They had confederation for defense. The area was divided into Red towns and White towns. The women were involved in farming and agriculture. The men used to do hunting. They were descendants of the Mound builders.
Civilizations of Native American
Discussing History of Native Americans, we must discuss Civilizations of Native Americans
The Maya Civilization saw its glory 3,000 years ago. They settled in the areas of present-day Mexico and Central America. There were 200 cities with 10 million population. The people of Maya civilization were skilled farmers. Priests were important in society. They developed Calendar and skills in Mathematics. By 900, people started moving towards other cities and by mid-1500 the Spanish people took over the Mayan civilization.
The empire was built between 1300 to 1520. According to the Aztecs, they were instructed by God to settle in that area. They were advance in Farming. They gather wealth by conquest and trade. There was a class system; Nobles, Commoners, and the lowest class. They believed in God of Sun. The empire saw the decline in 1520 during the time period of Montezuma when he was defeated by Herman Cortes.
It was in South America. It covered the areas of present-day Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia and parts of Argentina and Chile. the people of the civilization Conquered their subjects through peaceful means. The ruler had great power over the Subjects. They grew different crops. By 1500, Inca’s leader died and with his death, there was a fight for the throne and soon they were invaded by European.


L. David McCabe: 1926 - 2016
Loving son, devoted husband, proud father and grandfather, raconteur, man of the world, entrepreneur and community servant are just a few of the ways we might describe L. David McCabe. He was so many things to so many people that Dave truly defies adequate description.
Having entered this world on July 4, 1926, L. David McCabe could be called a "Depression Baby." Sharing a birthday with our great nation, he could also have been called a real "firecracker."
Clifford Lee and Evelyn (Dunn) McCabe cherished their son. Dave's only sibling, a baby brother, died shortly after birth. Clifford was the second owner of the McCabe Funeral Home, which had been founded by his father Francis J. McCabe. Since the family lived in the funeral home and Evelyn worked there, too, Dave was literally raised in the funeral profession.
Young David grew up in the historic Cork Town district, just west of downtown Detroit. He had close friends in Bob and Dixon Hall; they attended elementary school together and maintained a lifelong friendship. Even though Dave attended Cooley High School, everyone assumed that he had gone to Redford High because he enjoyed hanging out with so many of the Redford kids.
Actually, Dave did not graduate from Cooley High, opting rather to run away to Hollywood at the age of 17. Show business had always been his greatest passion and he felt that he must give acting a try. He joined the Screen Actors Guild. He participated in numerous stage, screen, radio and television productions and was, at one time, under contract to MGM. While he was in Hollywood, Dave met Bob Hope, George Burns and numerous “golden age” actors - meetings that he would cherish for the rest of his life. After several years of trying to make a living in entertainment, Dave returned to Michigan. He was hungry, broke, a little sadder, but much wiser. If he felt a bit like the Prodigal Son, he didn't let anyone see it. As the third generation to enter the funeral profession, Dave joined the McCabe staff in 1952.
Toward the end of his “Hollywood Dream”, Dave and his roommate sold everything and booked passage on a cruise ship that was headed to Europe. It was on that fateful voyage that he met the love of his life, Gisela.
Gisela Kablitz and her sister, Christine, had escaped the ravages of the war with the help of their Mother, Eva by becoming exchange students in the United States. Gisela was on a return trip home to visit her family when the trio met. Gisela invited them to visit her in Germany, where they eventually arrived and were offered a room for the night in Gisela’s family’s apartment.
God had other plans for the young couple. When Dave arrived home from their trip, he informed his father Clifford that he would be going back to Germany and bringing back a new wife.
Imagine everyone's surprise when Dave returned from Germany with a bride! They celebrated their wedding again in the States with a lovely reception. The newlyweds settled into their first home on Sunderland in North Rosedale Park and Dave headed to Wayne State Mortuary School. Casey Kasem, renowned disc jockey and radio personality, was also a student at WSU at that time, and friends with L. Dave.
However, it was Dave's work as an entertainer that financed his studies at Wayne State. As the former star of radio's "Scoop Ryan: Cub Reporter," he taught a radio acting seminar at Wayne State University. Dave was also the radio voice of Bruster, the Goebel Rooster during the broadcasts of the Detroit Tiger games on WJR in the early 1950s.
Perhaps it was the birth of his first child, Kevin Lee, in 1956 that really focused Dave's interest on the family, family values and family traditions. After graduating from Wayne State in 1956, he moved his growing family to Glastonbury in North Rosedale Park. Dave received his Michigan funeral director's license in 1957, and went right to work for his father in the McCabe Funeral Home. He worked with his father until 1969, when he began the plan to move the funeral home from Grand River and Southfield in Detroit to its present Farmington Hills location. Dave designed the Farmington Hills Funeral Home, and with the help of childhood friends Bob and Dixon Hall, they turned Dave's dream into reality. Once only a satellite for McCabe, the facility opened its doors in January 1972. It has become the Headquarters of McCabe Funeral Home and still is to this date. Later, Bob and Dixon's sons built the addition in Farmington Hills as well as the McCabe Funeral Home - Canton Chapel.
In 1960, Dave and Gisela welcomed a beautiful daughter into their lives. Katrina Louise completed their family. Dave and Gisela were devoted and active parents. They participated in many of the Rosedale Park activities. For the June Day Parade, Dave helped the children decorate bikes and design and build floats. On Halloween, they trick-or-treated with the children. The children collected candy while the parents enjoyed plenty of "liquid refreshment." Christmas was a huge celebration in the McCabe household, observed on Christmas Eve, as it had been done in Gisela's homeland.
Dave became very skilled as a funeral director. He knew people and understood what they valued and they wanted. He remembered everyone. He was even able to officiate at services for the families who had no organized religious affiliations. When he had the ability to build his own funeral home, he knew that people recognized excellent craftsmanship. Dave highly valued quality and that was always evident.
Expanding his commitment to the funeral profession and to his community, Dave became an active member of the Michigan Funeral Directors Association. He held key positions on the ethics and legislative committees and in 1964, he served as President of District 1, which encompasses the City of Detroit as well as Wayne County. In 1993, he served as secretary of the MFDA. In addition to being the Chairman of the Board of McCabe Funeral Home, Mr. McCabe served on the boards of numerous civic organizations, as well as being an active member of the Farmington/Farmington Hills Chamber of Commerce and the Canton Chamber of Commerce. As a trustee for the Readings for the Blind, he served as president of that organization. He and Gisela gave their hearts and souls to the betterment of their community.
Dave kept up his membership in the Screen Actors Guild to pick up bit “gigs” here and there including industrial films and even a GM commercial, but most of his acting was limited to local performances. He acted with the Rosedale Park Players and the Farmington Players Barn group and was actively involved on their boards and in fundraising activities. The number of plays Dave performed in over the years covered a vast amount of genres and are too numerous to mention. Dave had a passion for performing. His creative talents were not restricted to acting. Along with Burt Stoddard, Dave co-authored a novel about life in a fictional New England factory town, entitled "Warty Frog Number Two."
Did anyone ever count the times Dave would ask, "What was that?" when the automatic icemaker would drop a load of cubes into the storage bin? Or who will forget his favorite saying, "Them are the vicissitudes of life!"? What a marvelous vocabulary he had.
Dave and Gisela loved to travel the world. Every year, four weeks were set aside from their busy lives for vacations: two weeks with the children and two weeks that were just for Dave and Gisela. As a Tour Guide, Gisela's mom Eva (“Mutti”) would frequently join them in their travels through Europe. They were frequent travelers in and throughout the Caribbean.
As the kids grew older, Bob and Pat Hall, Joseph and Terri Bileti and others often traveled with them in sojourns that included visits to South Africa, Germany, Spain and England. The McCabe’s were once guests of the king of Morocco. They enjoyed the sights, sounds and tastes of such exotic locations as Zimbabwe, Botswana, Australia and New Zealand. They loved the lush vistas of Hawaii and historic castles of Europe.
Closer to home, Dave and Gisela bought a get-away place in Charlevoix in 1984. They loved to spend the New Year's holiday in the Boyne City/ Charlevoix area with their friends, celebrating with progressive dinners. As the years progressed, however, they began to look for a warmer destination for winter trips. In 1993, the McCabe’s purchased a home in Fountain Hills, AZ, where they would spend the first four months of each year.
Dave and Gisela loved the game of golf and they played it together all around the world. Dave was an excellent golfer and he continued to play as often as he could until 2015, when his health prevented him from indulging in the sport. Dave and Gisela’s love of golf and social activities led them to become life members of Meadowbrook Country Club, where Dave was able to enjoy the club for 60 years.
Dave continued to help his children. He even assisted his son-in-law Larry in building an addition for their family’s house on Brittany Drive in Farmington Hills.
When grandchildren came into their lives, Dave insisted that he was still too young to be a Grandpa. He wanted the grandkids to call him Dave. That is when Gisela's German heritage took over and Dave became known as "Opa" (the German word for Grandpa!). He would read the narrative of the birth of Christ from the Book of Luke to Samantha and Ryan every Christmas Eve. In later years, the children would read it to him.
As the years went on, Dave faced one challenge after another. In 1999, he lost his one great love, Gisela. He loved her from the moment he first saw her. She was his soul mate and he never got over the loss. In 2015, when Dave suffered a stroke, his life was altered again. He never thought that he would die, so he just faced what life gave him and worked through it all.
After Gisela died, Dave received a lot of support from his friends and family. He could call someone and ask, "What're you doing for lunch?" Within a half hour, he would get picked up at the end of his driveway and be whisked away by three or four of his buddies for lunch, dinner, or even breakfast. They became known as the "End -of-the-Driveway Gang." He also enjoyed spending time with the ladies. They loved his soft heart and his sensitive nature, not to mention his gorgeous light blue eyes!
Dave loved life and he loved people. His greatest joy in life was being able to do what he wanted to do. If he felt that you didn't like him, he would go out of his way to make you like him. He reveled in the appreciation of those around him. None of that diminished after his stroke. He was still a big personality and people continued to enjoy his presence and his energy.
Dave had always been a snappy dresser. He believed that clothes made the man and he paid close attention to every detail of his appearance. He always wore a hankie and a tie. The stroke made him realize that clothes, riches, winning the lotto (He was forever chasing rainbows!) and impressing the ladies didn't really matter as much as the love of his family. In fact, the last thing that he said to his son Kevin was, "I have a wonderful family."
The McCabe Family is very grateful and appreciative of the support, visits, and care that Dave received from his friends and caregivers while in the memory care facility.
L. David McCabe passed away on August 1, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. McCabe had recently reached the milestone of 90 years. He was the devoted husband of the late Gisela McCabe, the beloved father of Kevin (Sandy) McCabe and Katrina (Larry) Walker, and the very proud "Opa" of Samantha and Ryan Walker.


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Jim Jenner Digital Film Collection
OVER 39 HOURS of award-winning documentary and instructions films. Buy this online collection and you enjoy every pigeon film Jim Jenner has created since 1990! Absolutely our best value.
17 Movies - More than 130 CHAPTERS - Unlimited access from your phone/tablet/smart TV or computer.
Secrets of Champions Digital Collection
THIS DIGITAL COLLECTION of SEVEN FILMS INCLUDES:
Secrets of Champions I - The Foundation of Victory
• Creating a Foundation Family
• The Secret of “The Throat”
• Great birds at good prices
• The greatest mistakes fanciers make
[One DVD - 2 Hrs 12 Min]
Secrets of Champions II - Breeding, Feeding & Old Bird Racing
• The secret of natural substances
• How protein can be poison
• When & how to pair pigeons
• The magic of grit
• Breeding better youngsters
And Much More!
[One DVD - 2 Hrs 14 Min]
Secrets of Champions III - Young Bird Racing
• Understanding the power of darkening
• The secret of young bird feeding
• Motivating young birds
• How to avoid young bird sickness
• Darkening & training disasters
[One DVD - 3 Hrs 50 Min]
Secrets of Champions IV - Winning Lofts
• A look at winning loft design
• Belgian attic lofts vs. garden lofts
• Small vents that lead to racing victories
• Loft location & materials
• Advice on testing your own loft
[One DVD - 3 Hrs 57 Min]
Secrets of Champions V - Many Roads to Victory
• Loft visits and fancier profiles
• Secrets to motivating Widowhood Cocks & Hens
• The “Sunrise” System of Young Bird management
• The “Light” System
• The “Pigeon Whisperer” on bird behavior
[ Two DVDs - 4 Hrs 33 Min]
Secrets of Champions VI - To Boldly Go
• The E-Z Young Bird Light System
• Roundabout Loft Design
• ProBiotics vs AntiBiotics
• Polygamous Breeding Systems
• Prepping Y.B. For International Races
[One DVD - 3 Hrs 11 Min]
AND NOW! Secrets of Champions VII- Life in the Fast Lane
Jim Jenner's newest film documents the people and pigeons who take part in the largest, most competitive club in the Americas, the Gulfcoast Homing Club [GHC] in Spring Hill, Florida. In two visits and weeks of filming, Jenner captures the lofts, the trainers and the racing methods that have made this club world famous. Runtime 111 minutes
The Dark & The Light
Like the legs of a race horse, the wings of a racing pigeon are vital to its performance. But each year nature tells a pigeon to change all its feathers and grow new wing flights.
The goal of any pigeon trainer is to make sure that this feather growth does not affect his bird's aerodynamic integrity. And the timing of the stressful molt is also a factor in each bird’s overall health and stamina. "The Dark & The Light" explains how some of the world's leading pigeon trainers are using the power of daylight to control their pigeon's molt and ensure their birds are in perfect feather during the summer racing season.
This film explains when and why pigeons molt and also visits top pigeon fanciers who use either the "Dark" system or the "Light" system with their pigeons. The film follows these fanciers step-by-step as they plan their season and adjust light levels to either stimulate or retard the molting process. Light management is one of the most significant natural developments in the 150–year history of pigeon racing. By carefully controlling daylight a trainer can now dramatically reduce the stress of molting on his team of pigeons, while ensuring each bird has a full wing exactly when they need it most. That is the moment when they leave the release crates at the start of their race to get home.
Run time: 1 hr 15 min
Secrets of Champions VII: Life in the Fast Lane
Jim Jenner's newest film, Secrets of Champions VII: "Life in the Fast Lane" documents the people and pigeons who take part in the largest, most competitive club in the Americas, the Gulfcoast Homing Club [GHC] in Spring Hill, Florida. In two visits and weeks of filming, Jenner captures the lofts, the trainers and the racing methods that have made this club world famous.
Pigeon Films Sampler
If you haven't seen Jim Jenner's films here are few chapters to see. Included are selected stories from Secrets of Champions 1,2,3,4,5 & 7 as well as a short piece on Ad Schaerlaeckens. You'll want to rent or buy more in this award-winning series of pigeon films.
The power of pigeons to change people’s lives.
Jim’s highly acclaimed documentary shows the remarkable emotional and academic benefits domestic pigeons bring to modern society, and how they can solve the epidemic of what’s called “Nature Deficit Disorder. Filmed in the United States and Europe, no fancier who wants to explain or promote the positive power of pigeon keeping can be without this film.
In societies desperate to reconnect children with nature, award-winning filmmaker Jim Jenner documents how pigeons can influence a generation. Filmed in the USA and Europe, this film shows the ancient and profound power of mankind's oldest feathered friend.
Whether it's a school in the heart of Mississippi, the wilds of Montana, a youth prison in Europe or the gritty inner-city of South Central Los Angeles, Jenner shows how the “bird of peace” uniquely connects with today’s youth.
And he wonderfully articulates why a generation ago children did not suffer from what is now termed “Nature Deficit Disorder”.
It’s a story you will long remember.
He's been called "The King of Orleans" for his three, first-place finishes in what was arguably the world's biggest pigeon race. But Ad Schaerlaeckens is more than Holland's greatest pigeon trainer. For decades he has been the hobby's leading writer, using his sharp mind to analyze how certain fanciers were winning. And using his sharp pen to call attention to the pigeon sport's bad ideas and buffoons.
His global fame as one of the sport's living legends has brought Ad more attention than he cares for. And, over the past decade he has retreated more and more from the spotlight. In part it's because he's a private person, but also because the volume of visiting fanciers and inquiries via phone and the internet had become simply overwhelming.
Knowing how much people want to hear his opinions led Ad Schaerlaeckens to agree to spend some time in front of a camera with a long-time friend, film maker Jim Jenner. Over a period of three days Schaerlaeckens answered the key questions pigeon fanciers constantly ask him about his methods. He also got to spend time describing his early years with pigeons and the factors that led to his unique view of the sport.
Honest, blunt and always a step ahead of the pack, this is Ad Schaerlaeckens. Over more than an hour and half he talks about his basic approaches to selecting pigeons, keeping them healthy and winning races. It's as close as you can come to sitting down with the man himself.
Run time: 1 hr 45 min
1. Jim's Introduction
2. The Beginning
3. Writing & Fame
5. Selection & Breeding
9. Training & Racing
10. A Balanced Life
Secrets of Champions I - The Foundation of Victory
"Secrets of Champions - The Foundation of Victory". Winners come and go, but a handful of pigeon fanciers magically win for decades. How do these great trainers stay on top in the toughest competition in the world? Filmed in Holland, Belgium, Ireland, England & the USA and featuring some of the world's longest winning fanciers; Ireland's Ronnie Williamson, England’s Frank Tasker & Geoff Kirkland and Holland’s legendary Ad Schaerlaeckens and more. Ten chapters, over 90 minutes with special features including the phenomenal secret of "the throat".
Run time: 2 hr 12 min
Secrets of Champions II - Breeding, Feeding & Old Bird Racing
Breeding, Feeding & Old Bird Racing
Following his best-selling "Secrets of Champions", Jim Jenner is on the road again to help you learn more from some of the pigeon sports most consistent winners. Filmed in Belgium, Holland, Ireland and England this all-new program lets you in on what the champions say is the most important month in your year. They talk about their breeding systems and how they select their feeds. But that is only part of what you'll learn from these experts. You'll also hear how they use natural substances to keep their birds in top shape. Plus, you'll learn how dramatically Old Bird racing is changing in the heart of the heaviest competition in the pigeon sport. So get ready to enjoy a relaxing and informative two hours with some of the smartest, most successful and down-to-earth experts in the pigeon racing game. Featuring Dutch Champion Ad Schaerlaeckens, Irish Champions Ronnie Williamson & Gregg Brothers, English Champions Frank Tasker & Geoff Kirkland & More.
Run time: 2 hr 14 min
Secrets of Champions III - Young Bird Racing
Young Bird Racing
"THE CREAM OF THE CROP!" British Homing World - Dec. 2007
What does it take to be competitive in modern young bird racing? That's the subject Jim Jenner explores as he visits some of the world's best pigeon racers. Nothing in the sport has changed as much as the competition with birds in the year of their birth. By breeding earlier, and selecting for faster maturing birds, today's competitors are achieving performances that were unthinkable a few years ago. By using the forces of nature to retard the moult, and motivating older, stronger and more mature pigeons, today's "young birds" often outshine older competitors in many of Europe's biggest races. Traveling to Holland, Belgium, England and the United States this documentary explores the secrets of breeding the best young pigeons. The stages of weaning and training are explored as are the methods of "darkening". Chapters on health and motivation, as well as the impact of electronic timing on trapping are also included. Extra Special Features include tips on winter breeding and young bird feeding. It's an over three hour visit with some of the sharpest minds in the pigeon racing sport.
Run time: 3 hr 50 min
Secrets of Champions VI: "To Boldly Go"
In this all-new film Jim proves the central message of his award-winning Secrets of Champions series ... that there are many undiscovered stars in the pigeon racing universe.
Jim "boldly goes" on a search for these stars in corners of the sport where others seldom tread.
In the summer of 2011, Jim and his film crew visited Germany, French-speaking Belgium, Wales and Southern Ireland to bring you this informative and entertaining tour of famous lofts, and others that should be famous.
You'll meet Germany's famous Dr. Brockamp and the two-time South African race-winning Klass Family; Wales' amazing Derek Flowers and Dublin's incredible Gerry Omara. These are only four of the TWO DOZEN champions you'll meet on this four-hour tour.
TOPICS FANCIERS DISCUSS:
The E-Z Young Bird Light System
Give Peas a Chance
Roundabout Loft Design
ProBiotics vs AntiBiotics
Polygamous Breeding Systems
Prepping Y.B. For Intl. Races
Rating Systems for Breeders
& Much More in 4 Hours!
Secrets of Champions V: Many Roads to Victory
Jim Jenner visits more than three dozen top lofts in this documentary on pigeon racing. You'll enjoy this DOUBLE-DVD set that is all new for 2011. Packed with information you will enjoy again and again. "Secrets V" features profiles of dozens of top trainers talking about feeding, motivation and other vital tools to win more races.
Loft visits and profiles on individual fanciers.
The latest thinking on fatty acids & performance.
Secrets to motivating Widowhood Cocks & Hens.
Young Bird Sickness and new tips on darkening.
When & how to add light to darkened young birds.
The "Sunrise" System of Young Bird management.
The "Light" System and why some use it.
The "Pigeon Whisperer" and bird behavior.
Why the eye may be key to fast homing ability.
DOUBLE DVD! OVER 4 HOURS!
If you've enjoyed Jim's best-selling "Secrets" series this two DVD set is essential to have in your library.
Just a few of the Champions featured on "Secrets V":
F & J Vandenheede - Belgium
Geoff Kirkland - England
Kevin Williams - U.S.A.
Dominik Palarski - Poland
John Meurysse - Belgium
Albert Babington - England
Stefan Mertens - Belgium
Run time: 4 hr 33 min
Secrets of Champions IV - Winning Lofts - The Inside Stories
What does it take to construct the perfect racing pigeon loft? Why do champion trainers say that excellent pigeons in a bad loft will seldom, if ever, win races? Why do pigeons from humble housing often crush excellent birds from huge palatial pigeon lofts? Those are the questions award-winning film maker Jim Jenner sets out to answer as he visits dozens of some of the most successful pigeon lofts in the world.
This is literally the inside story of how the best lofts work. Using 3D computer animation, and hundreds of shots of construction details, Secrets of Champions IV is your guide to learning what you need to know about creating a loft that brings your birds into winning condition and holds that condition for the entire racing season.
Filmed in Belgium, Ireland, Scotland, England and the U.S.A. this film explores how four key components are the secret to form. The perfect blend of oxygen exchange, humidity and temperature, combined with what champions call the "carrying capacity" of a loft are the factors that are key to perfect condition.
Just a few of the fascinating stories you'll enjoy in this film include:
. How a loft designed by a 15-year-old boy became the winningest pigeon loft in the world.
. Why classic Belgian attic lofts produce more winners than back garden lofts.
. How mechanical ventilation is being used to overcome harsh local climates.
. How installing small vents in a Scottish loft lead to a string of National racing victories.
. How loft location to the sun and wind can mean the difference between success and failure.
. How you can test your current loft to see why it may not be right for top form.
. Which building materials can help and harm your pigeon's condition.
Secrets IV includes the comments of some of the world's most successful fanciers and takes you to the lofts of:
. Irish Champion Ronnie Williamson
. English Champion Frank Tasker
. Belgian Champion Willy Thas
. English Champion Geoff Kirkland
. 2008 Intl. Barcelona Winner Danny Vagenende
. Scottish Champions Walker & Wilson
. Belgian Champion Jules Mannaert
And many, many more!You'll also spend time with leading Belgian pigeon Vets Johan Van der Cruyssen and Greta Van de Sompel as they discuss how loft design affects performance.
Run time: 3 hr 57 min
MOTIVATION – Best of Secrets of Champions
A selection of the best chapters on MOTIVATING RACING PIGEONS taken from the award-winning "Secrets of Champions" DVD series.
"The Bond" Creating a loft environment that stimulates top performance.
"Ladies First" The rise of hens in OB racing and new methods with them.
"Off to the Races" The best OB race systems and how to tweak them.
"The Will to Win" The new challenges of racing mature young birds to the next.
"Mojo" A double chapter on specific tips to motivate cocks & hens.
These Champions appear in this film:
ALBERT BABBINGTON - England
RANDALL BERKY - USA
MICKEY BETTS - England
GEOFF COOPER - England
KOEN CRUCKE - BELGIUM
GREGG BROS. - N. IRELAND
PAUL HAELTERMAN - BELGIUM
HORST HACKEMER - USA
ART HEES - USA
GEOFF KIRKLAND - England
STEFAN MER TENS - BELGIUM
EDDY NOEL - BELGIUM
TOMMY SHAW - England
CHRIS SUTTON - England
AD SCHAERLAECKENS - HOLLAND
FRANK TASKER - England
DIRK VAN DEN DRIESSCHE - BELGIUM
FREDDY VAN DEN HEEDE - BELGIUM
WADE BROTHERS - England
KEVIN WILLIAMS - USA
RONNIE WILLIAMSON - N. IRELAND
Run time: 1 hour 35 min
FEEDING – Best of Secrets of Champions
A selection of the best chapters on FEEDING taken from the award-winning "Secrets of Champions" DVD series.
"Fuel" How feed mixtures, grain choices and quantities have changed today.
"True Grit" The most overlooked element in the loft.
"The Right Start" Weaning and the critical transition from breeding grains to YB mixtures.
"Fat Thursday" New thinking on how to use carbs & fats.
"Omega Man" The secret to using exactly the right types of grain and specific fats and load levels.
"Give Peas a Chance" The surprising resurgence of peas and beans in long distance lofts.
& More !
These Champions appear in this film:
Geoff Cooper - England
Dennis Ford - Wales
Gregg Brothers - N. Ireland
Paul Haelterman - Belgium
Geoff Kirkland - England
Mikey Lennon - England
Stefan Mertens - Belgium
Eddy Noel - Belgium
Ad Schaerlaeckens - Holland
Ray Strawbridge - Wales
Chris Sutton - England
Frank Tasker - England
Dr. J. Van der Cruyssen - Belgium
Dirk Van den Driessche - Belgium
Freddy Vandenheede - Belgium
Run time: 1 hour 29 min
Marathon In the Sky
MARATHON IN THE SKY: Critic’s choice as the finest film ever made on pigeons. Marathon In the Sky is a thrilling documentary on the evolution of homing pigeons from vital military messengers to today’s thoroughbred racers. Filmed throughout Europe and North America with stunning aerial photography. Narrated by Michael Landon.
Run time: 57 min
Oldest Feathered Friend
OLDEST FEATHERED FRIEND: Our gold medal award winner on the world of pigeons. Oldest Feathered Friend documents the many areas in which pigeons have affected human history. It includes eleven chapters that chronicle the evolution of the pigeon, and specifically the Rock Dove, as our oldest domesticated bird. With narration by Jimmy Smits.
Run time: 1 hr 50 min
Share The Blue Sky
Award-winning Writer/Director Jim Jenner takes you on a fascinating journey through the world of the pigeons and doves. "Share the Blue Sky" is the longest, most comprehensive documentary ever made on this family of birds, long recognized as mankind's oldest feathered friend. Filmed on five continents and in 19 countries this exciting series contains over five hours of material on three DVD's. The twenty chapters in this complete collection include stories on all types of pigeons, from performing and racing birds to birds bred for show. You'll also meet some of history's most famous pigeon-lovers in Europe, North America and China. It's a wonderful saga of how one bird has come to symbolize human beings wish for peace and their love for this gentle creature.
3 DVD Set - Run time: over 5 hours
Bird of Peace:
In our moments of sorrow, in our moments of joy, there is a flying creature we call upon to lift our spirits. The story of the Rock Dove, ancient symbol of peace and love; from vital messenger to tragic modern enemy.
A pigeon museum in Germany shows a pyramid of pigeons. How an ancient wild species became more than a thousand domestic breeds.
Marathon In The Sky:
In athletics there is no creature on earth that competes in greater numbers, or displays more physical stamina on the race course, than modern racing pigeons.
Pigeons Go To School:
Visit a small rural high school in a remote corner of America where homing pigeons demonstrate their ancient power to touch the hearts, and change the lives, of troubled teens.
From carrying cameras, to film and vital messages, no other flying creature has ever matched the service of homing pigeons to mankind. The Performers. Like a waterfall in the sky, pigeons that roll and tumble in flight have delighted humans for centuries. Today they are part of a global competition to find the best performing flock.
House of Champions:
In a tiny Belgian village a single family developed a strain of racing pigeons with a bloodline so strong it brought fame, and fortune to its creators.
Harnessing the power of pigeons in flight, ancient Chinese craftsmen built tiny musical instruments to create a symphony in the sky.
The United States has fewer pigeon fanciers than many nations. But what it lacks in numbers it makes up for in races with million dollar purses and a tiny retirement town with some of the hottest competition in the world.
The Golden Wing:
In the global pigeon racing sport no competition can match the greatest long distance contest in the world ...Barcelona … where 25,000 birds race home over 600 miles to Northern Europe.
Queen of the Sky:
She’s the richest woman in the world but her hobbies include a favorite of the working class. The story of the Queen of England, third generation pigeon racer and able competitor in England’s skies.
Lady of Peace:
Often called the “Mother of China”, Soong Ching Ling weathered the cruel winds of history to become a twentieth century legend. She loved two things most, children and her flock of pigeons.
Birds of War:
Since before recorded history the gentle rock dove and its magical homing ability made it destined to serve on almost every battlefield. Not as a combatant but as a carrier of vital military messages.
White Rock Dove:
Since ancient times the release of a white dove has been symbolic to humans. Now the ceremony is part of a fast growing global business as part of weddings, funerals and other public events.
While many people love pigeons, sometimes the birds themselves are what brings people together and lead to love of another kind.
From impoverished beginnings Mei Lan Fang rose to become China’s most beloved performer, a rise he credited in part to his love for pigeons.
From ancient symbol of worship to an enemy in the city, no animal has ever from a position of pride to that of a pest as the pigeon. However, in Switzerland, there is a ray of hope to solve this sad decline.
After years of being closed to the outside world Mainland China began to open its doors. One of the first men through was a pigeon man from Taiwan who found friends and fortune in his ancestral land.
Give My Heart Wings:
Modern technology has improved our lives in countless way. But the disconnection of young people from nature, and particularly from pigeons, has left a hole in the hearts of a generation.
One Bird One Wish:
The story of the making of “Share The Blue Sky”. Director Jim Jenner and Producer Tony Wang share the challenges and triumphs of creating the most comprehensive film on pigeons ever made.
The Queen's Wings
Take home the newest chapter in Jim Jenner's narrative on the bird of peace. Take a trip through over a hundred years of royal racing history, and meet many of England's modern champions. The Queen's Wings is an intriguing tale of 1 starting gate and 700 finish lines---a jubilee of wings.
Jim Jenner returns to his documentary roots to tell you the story of an epic national pigeon race between England's Queen and her countrymen. This important film was created with the full cooperation of the Midland’s National Flying Club, which organized the 2012 Diamond Jubilee race honoring Queen Elizabeth’s sixty-year reign. The film includes the 125+ year history of the Royal racing pigeons as well as the race day performances of more a dozen of England’s most palatial and revered racing lofts. Jim was given unprecedented access to the lofts on the Queen’s Sandringham Estate and time with its new manager Peter Farrow. This intense race saw 5,000 competitors, include birds from the Royal Loft, compete over the fields of France, across the channel and into the heart of England.
“Fascinating! A story all pigeon racers will love!”
Racing Pigeon Digest
The Racing Pigeon
Run time: 1 hour 15 min
Best of British II
In the mid-80's Britain's Geoff Kirkland and Frank Tasker were the men to beat in long distance and middle distance old bird pigeon racing. Week after week their pigeons and methods had them at the top of the pigeon racing result sheet. What most pigeon fanciers didn’t realize was that Geoff Kirkland and Frank Tasker had been quietly perfecting methods they’d gleaned from the top widowhood fliers in Belgium and Holland. These secrets, combined with pigeons they were also bringing back from the continent, were helping them score countless wins against tough competition. Their management methods were relatively unknown until they helped create a film called "The Best of British". Released in the very early days of VHS home video, the film was an instant hit and opened the eyes of thousands of pigeon trainers, worldwide, to the widowhood system and it's benefits. Now, almost 25 years later, Geoff Kirkland and Frank Tasker are still feared competitors. But, true champions, they never rest on their laurels. Each season they’ve looked for new ways to improve their management of a top racing team. This new film is packed with point-by-point discussions of their methods of feeding and managing a widowhood team. It also takes you into new areas of pigeon management, especially on the subject of winning races with widowhood hens. Fantastic pigeon fanciers and old friends, Geoff Kirkland and Frank Tasker spend almost two hours covering their current thinking on pigeon management. They share a laugh or two about days together and the road they took to the top of the pigeon sport.
Run time: 1 hr 55 min
1. Jim Jenner's Opening
2. Looking Back
3. Geoff Kirkland in the Loft
4. Frank Tasker's Widowhood Loft
5. Geoff Kirkland on the Basics
6. Frank Tasker on Feed and Tea
7. Rise of the Hens - Geoff Kirkland
8. Widowhood Hens - Frank Tasker
9. The Advantages of Friendship
10. Close and Credits
Secretos de Campeones Siete: Vivir en el carril del Alta Velocidad
La película más reciente de Jim Jenner, Secretos de los Campeones VII: "La vida en la vía rápida" documenta a las personas y palomas que participan en el club más grande y competitivo de América, el Gulfcoast Homing Club [GHC] en Spring Hill, Florida. En dos visitas y semanas de filmación, Jenner captura los lofts, los entrenadores y los métodos de carreras que han hecho a este club famoso en todo el mundo.


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The CGHS health plan outlines CGHS application of the Rural and Regional Health Plan. A comprehensive Evidence and Policy Informed Needs Assessment is the companion document and technical paper informing our plan.
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Young Life and CollegeNicolaus Copernicus was born on February 19, 1473 in Poland from two merchant families. He was the youngest of four children. At first, while being supported by his uncle, Copernicus studied at the University of Krakow in 1491, where he attained the mathematical and astronomical skill for his later achievements. He also was able to study the natural-science writings of Aristotle and Averroes while studying in Krakow. In 1495, Copernicus left Krakow because of his uncle Watzenrode wanted him to study law in Italy, hoping for Copernicus to join the Warmia canonry, which Watzenrode was the Prince-Bishop of. In 1497, Copernicus registered in the Bologna University of Jurists. In Bologna, Copernicus studied law, the humanities, and astronomy. He became the assistant of astronomer Domenci Maria Novara da Ferrara. Under Ferrara, he began to find peculiarities in Ptolemy's geocentric universe theory based on observations of the star Aldebaran. Copernicus moved to Rome in 1500, where he continued his astronomical studies. Copernicus also went to the University of Padua, where he studied medicine, which include astrology. Over his education, Copernicus learned Latin, Greek, German, and Italian along with his native Polish.
Copernicus, after his studies, became his uncle's secretary and physician in Heilsberg. He took part in almost all of his uncles political, administrative, and economic activities. This is where Copernicus began work on his heliocentric theory. Copernicus also made trips on business from his uncle. In 1510, Copernicus ended work for his uncle, and worked as a translator of Greek and Latin texts. In 1514, the first outline of the heliocentric world was written. Throughout his life, Copernicus worked as a assistant to politicians and religious leaders while continuing to study astronomy. By 1532, his manuscript on heliocentrism was basically complete, but he resisted publishing due to fears of scorn. His book, De revolutionibus orbium coelestium, was published under Georg Rheticus, who had published other works of Copernicus. Along with Andreas Osiander, Rheticus worked to have the book published in 1542.
Legend has it that the first copy of De revolutionibus ever printed was placed in Copernicus's hand on May 24, 1543, the day that Copernicus died. Copernicus makes our list for being one of the few people in the world who changed the world's mind. Before him, the common theory was that everything orbited the Earth. Copernicus proved them all wrong. He changed the way people looked at the world, and not many people can do that.


The Utica Common Council eliminated city funding of the library in it's most recent budget. The library director says this funding reduction has made it impossible to maintain current library hours.
"I feel terrible. And I'm gonna do everything that I can. And I know the board agrees with this, that we're going to see if this can be reversed in the near future. Our next fiscal year starts April 1st, so I'm hoping that this will be a temporary move," says Darby O'Brien, director at Utica Public Library.
O'Brien says the library has lost over $600,000 dollars in total local funding since 2008.
New hours will be Monday and Tuesday, 8:30am- 8:00pm; Wednesday to Friday, 8:30am- 5:30pm; Saturday, 8:30am- 5:00pm.


Like many companies established during the period of industrialization during the mid-1800s, HÄNDLE is also able to look back on an eventful history. So it is no coincidence that another highlight, beside our new image video, of the 150-year history of HÄNDLE is our small anniversary brochure.
Our idea: not to create a conventional, only chronological summary of all important milestones in the course of the company’s history, but to relate the past, present and future of the company to each other. From a great selection of pictures we chose the most suitable ones, entertaining and informative articles in a modern layout lead through the pages.
The anniversary publication is available in two language versions (German and English).


We’ve all been there: we’re out at a club with a few of our girlfriends when we spot a gorgeous woman across the room. We muster up the courage to go over and talk to her, but it’s not just talking that we have in mind. After a steamy makeout session, we turn around and the woman of our dreams has vanished. Usually, this is when we wake up and realize it was all a dream, but what happens when it becomes reality? Would we ever see her again? And what happens if that mystery woman shows back up – as a student? That’s exactly what Kat Spicer, a new teacher in a British preparatory school, asks herself in Kiki Archer’s novel But She Is My Student.
As the title alludes, Kat is horrified to discover that the beautiful woman she kissed at a nightclub is, in fact, one of her students. As a first-year teacher, Kat is terrified that someone will discover her secret, despite the fact that nothing happened between her and seventeen-year-old Freya beyond the liplock. Toss in Kat’s friends Lucy and Jess, a couple of nosy English teachers, and the curious students at Coldfield Comprehensive School, and you’re in for a wild ride that will have you laughing, crying, and wondering just what the heck people were thinking.
Kiki Archer does a wonderful job blending Kat’s nervousness, Freya’s fear of coming out, and the lives of Jess and Lucy into a terrific story of love, loss, and that inevitable crush on an impossible woman. Once I got past some of the British slang, I found that I couldn’t put down the book. But She Is My Student goes beyond the alluded subject to deal with some very hard-hitting issues: coming out, abusive relationships, family dynamics, and trust. Ms. Archer’s story, while unconventional in its storyline, focused more on the interactions and relationships between the characters than on the somewhat-taboo topic of teacher-student relationships.
The chemistry between Kat and Freya was immediate, but the true beauty of the story lies within the non-romantic bond these two women form. Kat becomes a mentor, a friend, and a confidante – all things that help her relate more to her students and build trusting relationships with the young people in her class. As an educator, it was this and not the relationship with Freya that stuck out to me. While the ending was unexpected, Kiki Archer’s dynamic characters and her realistic portrayal of the struggle between personal and professional boundaries made But She Is My Student a wonderful read.


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©1999 Sean Baker, ©2001 Retropolis Music Co. (ASCAP)
- HENRY MANCINI - for inspiring the whole process!
- NEIL RUDISH - for opening up "Hank's Place" - the hippest club in cybersville.
- MR. JIM LOVINS - for starting the phrase "Mancini Moments" from which this creation was
- DAN MILES - for bringing me to "Hank's Place" - we met on eBay while trying to bid on the
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- B.J. MAJOR - for providing helpful tips and suggestions on formatting the audio for the Internet.
- JAMES KELLY - for tidying up the jingle's title!
Thanks, Henry, for all the great music!
I hope you're up there listening...
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These three books are a must read if you (like me) loved The Hills. This trilogy, like the Lindsey Kelk books (reviewed here) are so addictive that I could not put any of them down and I would much rather dive into the drama of these books than deal with normal reality.
These three books surround a reality television star, Jane Roberts and the problems she encounters throughout her rollercoaster career. The story lines are very much similar to those of The Hills and The City, but then again, what do you expect, the author is the amazing Lauren Conrad of course!
I would whole heartedly recommend these books, in fact I was pleasantly surprised to see that she has other books which follow on from these, The Fame Game and Starstruck which are on my Christmas list!
It's been a good year since I read this book, but I can still remember all of the goings on within it. This novel sets the ball rolling, it introduces the main characters and how the four reality television stars come to deal with dramas surrounding them. It is very well wrote, as well as the following two are, and it really does draw the reader in; making you feeling emotions for the main character and personal opinions of the others. When I was reading it I felt as if I was part of the story. A must read.
Sweet Little Lies is a masterpiece to say the least! So much goes on in this book that you will not know when to put the book down and go to sleep!
This book surrounds the unfortunate events which Jane Roberts has to encounter as it shows that fame ultimately leads to scandal and lies. This scandal very much is reminiscent of the unfortunate rumour that Lauren Conrad had to deal with throughout her career on The Hills. I felt sympathy for Jane Roberts as she went through her mishaps; which carry on through to Sugar and Spice.
I really do think that this book is a great conclusion to the trilogy as it (thankfully) ends on a positive note, after all of Jane Robert's encounters.
Yet The Fame Game does carry on the story, through Jane Roberts' frenemy, Madison Parker. I will most certainly do a review once I have fully indulged myself in this new one.


As part of our mission to see “Transformed Lives and Healthy Communities,” Visionwest has a range of resources and publications to help and inspire others who are working with the vulnerable in our communities.
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The learnings from Visionwest’s journey through the April 2020 lockdown have become a template for many organisations.
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Meet Lisa Woolley, CEO of Visionwest Waka Whakakitenga for over 20 years.
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Visionwest works throughout New Zealand to support whānau to transform their lives – these are some of the stories of transformation.
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Leading up to Christmas 2021, Visionwest, in association with Glen Eden Baptist Church and with partnering support from the Auckland City Mission, ran Christmas From The Heart.
30 Year Book
Building Hope Together is the story of the first 30 years of Visionwest’s journey to transform its community.


Patrick Chaplin (Dr Darts) has turned 70 a milestone in his life and celebrated by his main sponsor Winmau with a unique, one-off dartboard. I guess few darts will be thrown into this board as it looks too precious to damage.
Patrick, known to all true dart fans, has been researching the history of darts for several decades. He is the first person many turn to when they have a query relating to the sport. Although he may confess not to know all the answers, he does his best to provide a helpful answer to all genuine enquiries.
I have personally known Patrick for sixteen plus years and have collaborated with him on his earlier websites and provided some information, mostly graphics his use on the web or in books that he has written about the sport.
One thing I have found when following my research is not to believe all that is written, and verification nearly always needs to be obtained to qualify something as real history. As much as there is real information on the web, there is also a similar quantity of untruths, ‘Chinese Whispers’, or misinterpretations and on the odd occasion straight lies that are recorded as history. Some writer and bloggers guess theories, but very few take the time to verify and quantify what they may write about the sport. However, Dr Patrick Chaplin is one of the few exceptions. In December 2006, after more than ten years part-time, self-funded research he was awarded a PhD by the Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge for his thesis on the social history of Darts in England 1900-1939. The prestigious Manchester University Press published a book based upon that research entitled Darts in England 1900-1939 – A social history in 2009 with a paperback version followed in 2012.
Patrick has also confirmed he is currently working on a sequel to his darts history book. The new book will also cover dart stars of the past such as Jim Pike and Joe Hitchcock whose life stories have never, until now, been properly recorded.
Patrick also has been a contributor to Darts World Magazine for many years, giving up his column in February 2020. He has also featured in darts history documentaries for the BBC and ‘The Story of Darts’ video in 2002.
Although I have a brief history of the sport on the Darts501.com website, if you want to read more about the past 100 years and players from the past then take a look at Patrick’s website where he shares lots of information. However, his books always cover more so I suggest you subscribe to his FREE monthly Dr Darts’ Newsletter and I am sure you will be kept informed of his latest and potentially last book on the sport.
Patrick is also Chairman of the Pub History Society (www.pubhistorysociety.co.uk) and has written two local history books about Langford (Essex) the village in which he was brought up.
Here is a list of Patrick’s past publications which also includes dart players autobiographies and joint ventures dart stars:
Darts in England, 1900-1939 – A social history (Manchester: Manchester University Press, 2009. Paperback edition 2012)
The Official Bar Guide to Darts (New York: Puzzlewright Press, 2010)
180! – Fascinating Darts Facts (Stroud: The History Press, 2012)
Darts. Skills. Tactics. Techniques. (Ramsbury: The Crowood Press, 2015)
John Lowe – Old Stoneface: The Autobiography of Britain’s Greatest Darts Player (London: John Blake, 2005. Revised paperback edition 2009)
The Art of Darts – A Masterclass with 3-time World Darts Champion (London: Hodder & Stoughton, 2009)
Golden Girl – The Autobiography of the Greatest Ever Ladies Darts Player (London: John Blake, 2008)
Scoring for Show, Doubles for Dough – Bobby George’s Darts Lingo (Clacton-on-Sea: Apex Publishing Ltd., 2011)


Thursday, January 10, 2008
Read Merle's Door
Merle's Door by Ted Kerasote is a great read-but then I am commenting from the perspective of dog person and outdoor enthusiast. The book opens with the author encountering Merle at a put-in for a long river run. He gives Merle, then an eight month old stray but friendly pup, the choice of accompanying the group. Merle chooses and the two are together for the next thirteen years. The author lives near Jackson Hole, Wyoming and the book is laced with tales of hikes and hunts (he characterizes himself as an ethical hunter and says the only meat he eats is that which he has hunted). He makes his living as a writer and his work has appeared in several national publications (e.g. Outside). His home is not actually Jackson Hole (where Dick Cheney owns a spread) but Allen, a smaller settlement for the relatively impecunious. Some dog training lore and researched speculation on the evolution of canid domestication is interspersed but not to a point of distraction from the primary narrative, Kerasote's relationship with Merle. Oh, don't worry, there is also reasonable devotion to the presence of human friends and a little about his love life.


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