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Sunday, December 12, 2010

Princeton University Art Museum #12



Princeton University Art Museum #12 Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey, December 11, 2010 Photo by Kevin Dayhoff



[20101211 Princeton 12]

Princeton University Art Museum #12 Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey, December 11, 2010 Photo by Kevin Dayhoff

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It’s a book, jackass


“It’s a book, jackass.”


The sentence that got the book It’s A Book banned in two Massachusetts school districts.

The book is about a donkey (AKA a jackass) who learns the value of reading books.

[upi.]



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Santa Claus is coming to Westminster on a Westminster fire department fire engine.


Santa Claus is coming to Westminster on a Westminster fire department fire engine.

By Kevin Dayhoff

12/06/2010

In a greatly anticipated holiday treat, courtesy of the Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Company No.1, Santa Claus will once again be roaming Westminster area neighborhoods on a fire engine, beginning this coming Monday, December 13.

Santa will be leaving the fire station each evening 6 p.m., December 13th, 14th, 15th, and 16th.  A rain date has also been set for December 17.

According to a press release on the Westminster fire department’s website, http://www.westminstervfd.org/, the department will not post a neighborhood schedule this year.  In the past, fires and other emergencies have caused the schedule to be changed too often.

“Just listen for the sirens and you will see jolly ole Saint Nick.  WFD promises that we will make every effort to bring Santa down your street.”

Santa has also been scheduled to visit the fire station for the department’s annual Christmas breakfast.  The breakfast will begin at 6 a.m. and continue throughout the morning on Saturday December 18, 2010.  Santa will arrive at 8 a.m., according to Lt. Josh Evans, a spokesperson in Mr. Claus’ office.

He is scheduled to appear on one of Westminster's antique fire trucks, and “wants to have his picture taken with you,” according to the department’s website.

For more information visit the website or call the station at 410-848-1800.

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Princeton Art Museum #13



Princeton Art Museum #13

Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey, December 11, 2010 Photo by Kevin Dayhoff



20101211 Princeton Art Museum #13

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Princeton University Art Museum #18



Princeton University Art Museum #18

Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey, December 11, 2010 Photo by Kevin Dayhoff


[20101211 Princeton 18]



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Princeton University #1



Princeton University #1

Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey, December 10, 2010 Photo by Kevin Dayhoff


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An Evening of Readings and Carols #7



December 10, 2010

Westminster Choir College at the Princeton University Chapel 8 p.m. featured six of Westminster's choirs, Ken Cowan on organ, the Solid Brass Ensemble, seasonal readings, and sing-alongs with Christmas carols…

Choirs: Westminster Symphonic Choir, Westminster Chapel Choir, Westminster Schola Cantorum, Westminster Choir, Women of Westminster Williamson Voices, Westminster Concert Bell Choir…

Conductors: James Jordan, Joe Miller, Amanda Quist, Kathleen Ebling Shaw

Ken Cowan at the organ

Readers: Diana Crane, Steve Pilkington, Anthony Baron

An Evening of Readings and Carols, December 10, 2010, Westminster Choir College at the Princeton University Chapel 8 p.m. photo by Kevin Dayhoff


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Frisk Campus Center #23



Frisk Campus Center, Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey, December 11, 2010 Photo by Kevin Dayhoff

Frisk Campus Center #23 
[20101211 Princeton 23]




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DAYHOFF: In Christmas past, county leaders and community celebrations made the news

DAYHOFF: In Christmas past, county leaders and community celebrations made the news

Eagle Archive

"... Paradoxically, at a time when we look forward to spending more time with our families, friends and loved ones, the folks who provide so much to our quality of life are spending more time away from their families than at any other time of the year. To make matters worse, recently the weather has been frightfully cold; making matters that more unbearable.
"Please keep folks such as firefighters, police officers, teachers and public works personnel in your hearts and your prayers as you enjoy the holiday season."


[...]

Thursday, December 09, 2010

95-year-old returns library book 74 years overdue


95-year-old returns library book 74 years overdue
She offered to pay the $2,701 late fee, but librarian let her slide
A California woman is proving it's never too late to make things right.
Ninety-five-year-old Hazel Severson of Sacramento says a friend found a book that Severson's late husband had borrowed from an Amador County library in 1936 while sorting through things for a garage sale... http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/40578652/ns/today-books/

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William Gibson Books

William Gibson Books


http://www.williamgibsonbooks.com/books/books.asp



Zero History:
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Hollis Henry is an investigative journalist, on assignment from a magazine called Node. Node doesn't exist yet, which is fine; she's used to that. more...

Spook Country:
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Tito is in his early twenties. Born in Cuba, he speaks fluent Russian, lives in one room in a NoLita warehouse, and does delicate jobs involving information transfer. more...

Pattern Recognition:
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PATTERN RECOGNITION is William Gibson's best book since he rewrote all the rules in NEUROMANCER. - Neil Gaiman more...

Neuromancer:
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Here is the novel that started it all, launching the cyberpunk generation, and the first novel to win the holy trinity of science fiction: the Hugo Award, the Nebula Award and the Philip K. Dick Award. With Neuromancer, William Gibson introduced the world to cyberspace--and science fiction has never been the same. more...

Idoru:
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The author of the ground-breaking science-fiction novels Neuromancer and Virtual Light returns with a fast-paced, high-density, cyber-punk thriller. more...

All Tomorrow's Parties:
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William Gibson, who predicted the Internet with Neuromancer, takes us into the millennium with a brilliant new novel about the moments in history when futures are born. more...

Count Zero:
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A stylish, streetsmart, frighteningly probable parable of the future and sequel to Neuromancer. more...

Other Gibson Titles
  • Burning Chrome
  • Mona Lisa Overdrive
  • Johnny Mnemonic: The Screenplay
  • The Difference Engine [with Bruce Sterling]
  • Virtual Light

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Sunday, December 05, 2010

December 6, 1973: Birds Leave Manchester But Others May Come - The Carroll Record

Birds Leave Manchester But Others May Come

The Carroll Record, December 6, 1973.

The birds are gone from Manchester's Christmas Tree Park, but nobody is sure for just how long, including the "expert," Nelson F. Swink Jr. of the Wildlife Services Division in Annapolis.

The town turned to Mr. Swink earlier this year for help in getting rid of the hundreds of starlings and blackbirds that had come to the park to roost for the second straight year. "I was just getting ready to come up there when the mayor called and said the birds had left of their own accord," Mr. Swink told The RECORD this week. "That's a big roost," he said, "and I think they will probably be back.

There is a winter roost and a summer roost. I think the birds that just left were the summer roost, migrating south." But he believes the winter roost is on the way. If they do arrive, he is prepared to come to Manchester as promised and bring a variety of noise makers with him which he hopes will make life so miserable for the birds that they will decide to leave.

The Carroll Record, December 6, 1973.

19731206 Birds Leave Manchester But Others May Come


Saturday, December 04, 2010

November 30, 1945: No Xmas Decorations Or Treat For Children in Westminster

No Xmas Decorations Or Treat For Children Here

Democratic Advocate, November 30, 1945.

Announcement was made by Mayor Joseph L. Mathias that the municipal decorations for the coming Christmas season will be limited to the decorating of the tree at "The Forks".

Due to the lack of available manpower and the scarcity of required materials, the Mayor said the extensive decorating plan, which prevailed prior to the war, would not be resumed this year.

Mayor Mathias also announced that the City could not offer the Christmas treat to the children of the community this year because of the limitations to the supply of candies and fruits.

Democratic Advocate, November 30, 1945.







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Friday, December 03, 2010

Democratic Advocate, December 2, 1971.

Annoying Phone Calls? Chamber Gives Advice

The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce has received several complaints recently about annoying phone calls and calls which involve aggressive and bothersome sales techniques, a Chamber press release reported last week.

To deal with calls which are abusive or which involve pranks, the safest course of action starts with positive identification of the caller, the Chamber said. If there is any doubt, ask to return the call which will give you the opportunity to check the number for accuracy.

Most importantly, never, never answer questions of a personal nature unless you are sure of the identity of the caller, the Chamber cautioned.

Democratic Advocate, December 2, 1971.


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Holiday art shop at 13 John Street in Westminster






Holiday art shop at 13 John Street in Westminster


December 1, 2010


One Tree, Many Branches' Holiday Sale @ a holiday art shop at Gordon Wickes' old Cross Countries Travel location at 13 John Street, Westminster, MD




There are several artist's works, including Christina Collins-Smith's original photography, digital collage and painting designs, Donna Yarish, Jeremy Wright, and some vintage gift items, too.


Related: http://www.cdcsmith.net/


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Blue Heart



“Blue Heart” January 22, 1987 by Kevin Dayhoff

[60 series #49]

19870122 60 series 49 Blue Heart

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Union Bridge - A pair of trousers was stolen

Union Bridge - A pair of trousers was stolen

Union Bridge Pilot, December 3, 1920.

Union Bridge - A pair of trousers was stolen early in the evening from the wash line of Mrs. John Pittinger about a week ago.

We were under the impression that thievery was entirely confined to booze the past year or two.

New Windsor - It is rumored that robbers have entered, or attempted to enter, several houses in town in the recent past, and that they visited the home of Erscie Benedict last Saturday night during the absence of the family, getting away with a supply of their butchering stuff, consisting of sausage, pudding, &c.

Should they continue on their rounds, it is hoped that may get all that is due them.

Union Bridge Pilot, December 3, 1920.

19201203 Union Bridge A pair of trousers was stolen


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Thursday, December 02, 2010

“Peace” by Kevin Dayhoff June 30, 2010

The miserable condition of the road leading from Oakland Mills to the Liberty pike

Call the attention of the County Commissioners to the miserable condition of the road leading from Oakland Mills to the Liberty pike

Democratic Advocate, December 3, 1898

Haight Items—By request of persons who travel the road leading from Oakland Mills to the Liberty pike, we call the attention of the County Commissioners to the miserable condition of said road, especially through the property of Mr. B. F. Bennett, and near the residence of Mr. T. S. Clark.

Those two places are well-nigh impassible, and not only a disgrace to the community but also to the county.

It is rather late to mend roads we admit, at least with dirt, but surely stones enough can be gotten nearby to fill these monster mud holes, and at very little cost now, but if it is not done, and accidents occur at those places, which will be unavoidable, this county will have to pay damages.

We doubt if there has been for years a place on any road in the county in such a miserable condition. We hope the attention of the Commissioners will be called to this matter and the road mended at once.

Democratic Advocate, December 3, 1898.

[18981203 miserable condition of road from Oakland Mills to Liberty pike]

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