Obscura Day 2010- From the National Museum of Health and Medicine in Washington DC
From Sum of Change's Coverage of Obscura Day 2010. An event that was specifically off the beat and path, the 1st Annual Obscura Day was hosted by Atlas Obscura (atlasobscura.com),a compendium of this age's wonders, curiosities, and esoterica or a guide the unusual and hard to find treasures across the world.
I, (obviously) went to the DC event at the National Museum of Health and Medicine on the Campus of Walter Reid Army Medical Hospital (more on that in a bit) but Obscura Day was celebrated in over 80 cities around the world. The event kicked off in Australia with a tour of a bio-luminescent glow worm filled tunnel in Australia, and featured such diverse events, such as a trip the worlds largest tree house, an underground tour of the Atlantic avenue tunnels in NYC, a time travel buss tour of 1050s LA, and our event at the Museum of Health and Medicine in DC.
Though few artifacts at the museum were unusually obscure, the museum collects very important items to the survival of our society that many of us take for granted, such as the largest collection of microscopes and brains for research. It is one of the only museums dedicated not only to the overall history of health, but also to the study of military medicine. So it features areas on the development of human beings, from pre-birth to death, in addition to more military specific sections, such as a room about the identification of human remains.
The museum however is quite large and diverse and has over 25 million items in its collection. The most unique artifacts are probably the bullet that killed Abraham Lincoln and a fragment of his skull. This is a true rarity, not only for the historical significance of the artifacts themselves but because this is one of the few displays of the actual mortal remains of one of our countrys most historic figures, as Tim Clark, the Museums communications director describes it.
From all accounts Obscura day was quite a success around the world and I know everyone in DC had a great time. To see videos, pictures, blogs and tweets from all the Obscura Day events, go to obscuraday.com.
For more info on the museum, please go to their website ( and visit them on the campus of the Walter Reid Army Medical Hospital (while it still exists) in Washington DC.
National Museum of Natural History - Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States
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Established in 1910 and located on the National Mall, this prestigious museum, part of the Smithsonian Institution, holds the world's most extensive collection of natural history specimens and human artifacts including the remains of dinosaurs and tools used by early man.
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Driving Downtown - Washington DC 4K - USA
Driving Downtown - Washington District of Columbia USA - Episode 24.
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Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, the District, or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. The signing of the Residence Act on July 16, 1790, approved the creation of a capital district located along the Potomac River on the country's East Coast. The U.S. Constitution provided for a federal district under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Congress and the District is therefore not a part of any U.S. state.
The states of Maryland and Virginia each donated land to form the federal district, which included the pre-existing settlements of Georgetown and Alexandria. Named in honor of George Washington, one of the United States' founding fathers and the leader of the American Continental Army who won the Revolutionary War, the City of Washington was founded in 1791 to serve as the new national capital. In 1846, Congress returned the land originally ceded by Virginia; in 1871, it created a single municipal government for the remaining portion of the District.
Washington had an estimated population of 672,228 as of July 2015. Commuters from the surrounding Maryland and Virginia suburbs raise the city's population to more than one million during the workweek. The Washington metropolitan area, of which the District is a part, has a population of over 6 million, the sixth-largest metropolitan statistical area in the country.
The centers of all three branches of the federal government of the United States are in the District, including the Congress, President, and Supreme Court. Washington is home to many national monuments and museums, which are primarily situated on or around the National Mall. The city hosts 176 foreign embassies as well as the headquarters of many international organizations, trade unions, non-profit organizations, lobbying groups, and professional associations.
A locally elected mayor and a 13‑member council have governed the District since 1973. However, the Congress maintains supreme authority over the city and may overturn local laws. D.C. residents elect a non-voting, at-large congressional delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives, but the District has no representation in the U.S. Senate. The District receives three electoral votes in presidential elections as permitted by the Twenty-third Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratified in 1961.
Tourism
Tourism is Washington's second largest industry. Approximately 18.9 million visitors contributed an estimated $4.8 billion to the local economy in 2012.[128] The District also hosts nearly 200 foreign embassies and international organizations such as the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the Organization of American States, the Inter-American Development Bank, and the Pan American Health Organization. In 2008, the foreign diplomatic corps in Washington employed about 10,000 people and contributed an estimated $400 million annually to the local economy.[81]
The District has growing industries not directly related to government, especially in the areas of education, finance, public policy, and scientific research. Georgetown University, George Washington University, Washington Hospital Center, Children's National Medical Center and Howard University are the top five non-government-related employers in the city as of 2009.[129] According to statistics compiled in 2011, four of the largest 500 companies in the country were headquartered in the District.[130]
Sports
Washington is one of 12 cities in the United States with teams from all four major professional men's sports and is home to one major professional women's team. The Washington Wizards (National Basketball Association), the Washington Capitals (National Hockey League), and the Washington Mystics (Women's National Basketball Association), play at the Verizon Center in Chinatown. Nationals Park, which opened in Southeast D.C. in 2008, is home to the Washington Nationals (Major League Baseball). D.C. United (Major League Soccer) plays at RFK Stadium. The Washington Redskins (National Football League) play at nearby FedExField in Landover, Maryland.
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National World War II Memorial
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
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Driving Downtown Streets - F Street - Washington DC USA - Episode 53.
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Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, the District, or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. The U.S. Constitution provided for a federal district under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Congress and the District is therefore not a part of any U.S. state.
The centers of all three branches of the federal government of the United States are in the District, including the Congress, President, and Supreme Court. Washington is home to many national monuments and museums, which are primarily situated on or around the National Mall. The city hosts 176 foreign embassies as well as the headquarters of many international organizations, trade unions, non-profit organizations, lobbying groups, and professional associations.
Named in honor of George Washington, one of the United States' founding fathers and the leader of the American Continental Army who won the Revolutionary War, the City of Washington was founded in 1791 to serve as the new national capital.
Economy
Washington has a growing, diversified economy with an increasing percentage of professional and business service jobs. The gross product of the Washington Metropolitan Area was $425 billion in 2010, making it the fourth-largest metropolitan economy in the United States.
In 2012, the federal government accounted for about 29% of the jobs in Washington, D.C. This is thought to immunize Washington to national economic downturns because the federal government continues operations even during recessions. Many organizations such as law firms, independent contractors (both defense and civilian), non-profit organizations, lobbying firms, trade unions, industry trade groups, and professional associations have their headquarters in or near D.C. to be close to the federal government.
Tourism is Washington's second largest industry. Approximately 18.9 million visitors contributed an estimated $4.8 billion to the local economy in 2012. The District also hosts nearly 200 foreign embassies and international organizations such as the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the Organization of American States, the Inter-American Development Bank, and the Pan American Health Organization. In 2008, the foreign diplomatic corps in Washington employed about 10,000 people and contributed an estimated $400 million annually to the local economy.
The District has growing industries not directly related to government, especially in the areas of education, finance, public policy, and scientific research. Georgetown University, George Washington University, Washington Hospital Center, Children's National Medical Center and Howard University are the top five non-government-related employers in the city as of 2009. According to statistics compiled in 2011, four of the largest 500 companies in the country were headquartered in the District.
Historic Sites and Museums
The National Mall is a large, open park in downtown Washington between the Lincoln Memorial and the United States Capitol. Given its prominence, the mall is often the location of political protests, concerts, festivals, and presidential inaugurations. The Washington Monument and the Jefferson Pier are near the center of the mall, south of the White House. Also on the mall are the National World War II Memorial at the east end of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, the Korean War Veterans Memorial, and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
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Driving Downtown Streets - 7th Street - Washington DC USA - Episode 52.
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Downtown is a neighborhood of Washington, D.C., as well as a colloquial name for the central business district of the city. Several important museums, theaters, and a major sports venue are located in the area.
Character, Attractions, and Services
By the 1990s and continuing into the 2010s, the core of the downtown district was almost exclusively commercial, and its primary commercial use was as office buildings. The Penn Quarter and Chinatown areas in particular are home to many bars and restaurants, and the observation deck in the tower of the Old Post Office Pavilion is known for its spectacular views of the city. 7th Street NW between H and F Streets NW—a short commercial strip known as Gallery Place—has become a major hub of bars, restaurants, theaters, and upscale retail shops.
In 1990, the area had about 4,000 residents, but this had increased to 8,449 by 2010. Such increases appear small, but are more significant than they seem because the city's height restrictions limit population density.
The Verizon Center (originally named the MCI Center), a major basketball, hockey, and events venue, opened in the Chinatown neighborhood on the eastern edge of the downtown district in 1997. It proved to be a major attraction, drawing more than 20 million visitors in its first decade of operation.
Height Restriction
Unlike other large cities in the U.S., Washington's downtown has a low skyline. With the advent of the skyscraper and the construction of the Cairo Hotel, residents were concerned that the city's European feel might be dwarfed by high-rise buildings. Congress therefore passed the Heights of Buildings Act in 1899, limiting any new building in Washington to a height of 110 feet (34 m). The act was amended in 1910 to allow buildings 20 feet (6.1 m) higher than the width of the adjacent street.
Museums - International Spy Museum, National Aquarium, National Archives, National Building Museum, National Museum of Women in the Arts, National Portrait Gallery, Newseum, and Smithsonian American Art Museum.
Theaters - Ford's Theatre, National Theatre, Shakespeare Theatre, Warner Theatre, and Woolly Mammoth Theatre.
Restaurants - Fogo de Chão, Kinkead's, Loeb's NY Deli, Old Ebbitt Grill, and Wok 'n' Roll. Chinatown and Gallery Place are noted for being geographically small but also having a very large number of restaurants.
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, the District, or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. The U.S. Constitution provided for a federal district under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Congress and the District is therefore not a part of any U.S. state.
Economy
Washington has a growing, diversified economy with an increasing percentage of professional and business service jobs. The gross product of the Washington Metropolitan Area was $425 billion in 2010, making it the fourth-largest metropolitan economy in the United States.
Tourism is Washington's second largest industry. Approximately 18.9 million visitors contributed an estimated $4.8 billion to the local economy in 2012. The District also hosts nearly 200 foreign embassies and international organizations such as the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the Organization of American States, the Inter-American Development Bank, and the Pan American Health Organization. In 2008, the foreign diplomatic corps in Washington employed about 10,000 people and contributed an estimated $400 million annually to the local economy.
The District has growing industries not directly related to government, especially in the areas of education, finance, public policy, and scientific research. Georgetown University, George Washington University, Washington Hospital Center, Children's National Medical Center and Howard University are the top five non-government-related employers in the city as of 2009. According to statistics compiled in 2011, four of the largest 500 companies in the country were headquartered in the District.
The Making of Washington, DC: Understanding the History of America (2005)
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, the District, or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States.
The signing of the Residence Act on July 16, 1790, approved the creation of a capital district located along the Potomac River on the country's East Coast. The U.S. Constitution provided for a federal district under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Congress and the District is therefore not a part of any state. The states of Maryland and Virginia each donated land to form the federal district, which included the pre-existing settlements of Georgetown and Alexandria. Named in honor of President George Washington, the City of Washington was founded in 1791 to serve as the new national capital. In 1846, Congress returned the land originally ceded by Virginia; in 1871, it created a single municipal government for the remaining portion of the District.
Washington had an estimated population of 681,170 as of July 2016. Commuters from the surrounding Maryland and Virginia suburbs raise the city's population to more than one million during the workweek. The Washington metropolitan area, of which the District is the principal city, has a population of over 6 million, the sixth-largest metropolitan statistical area in the country.
All three branches of the federal government of the United States are centered in the District - the Congress, President, and Supreme Court. Washington is home to many national monuments and museums, which are primarily situated on or around the National Mall. The city hosts 176 foreign embassies as well as the headquarters of many international organizations, trade unions, non-profit organizations, lobbying groups, and professional associations.
A locally elected mayor and a 13‑member council have governed the District since 1973. However, the Congress maintains supreme authority over the city and may overturn local laws. D.C. residents elect a non-voting, at-large congressional delegate to the House of Representatives, but the District has no representation in the Senate. The District receives three electoral votes in presidential elections as permitted by the Twenty-third Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratified in 1961.
In 2012, the federal government accounted for about 29% of the jobs in Washington, D.C.[130] This is thought to immunize Washington to national economic downturns because the federal government continues operations even during recessions.[131] Many organizations such as law firms, independent contractors (both defense and civilian), non-profit organizations, lobbying firms, trade unions, industry trade groups, and professional associations have their headquarters in or near D.C. to be close to the federal government.[83]
Tourism is Washington's second largest industry. Approximately 18.9 million visitors contributed an estimated $4.8 billion to the local economy in 2012.[132] The District also hosts nearly 200 foreign embassies and international organizations such as the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the Organization of American States, the Inter-American Development Bank, and the Pan American Health Organization. In 2008, the foreign diplomatic corps in Washington employed about 10,000 people and contributed an estimated $400 million annually to the local economy.[84]
The District has growing industries not directly related to government, especially in the areas of education, finance, public policy, and scientific research. Georgetown University, George Washington University, Washington Hospital Center, Children's National Medical Center and Howard University are the top five non-government-related employers in the city as of 2009.[133] According to statistics compiled in 2011, four of the largest 500 companies in the country were headquartered in the District.[134] In the 2017 Global Financial Centres Index, Washington was ranked as having the 12th most competitive financial center in the world, and fifth most competitive in the United States (after New York City, San Francisco, Chicago, and Boston).
Recognizing Dr. Ava Morrow: Honored as Professor Emeritus by Gallaudet University
Transcript: Gallaudet University’s Board of Trustees voted to award the distinguished status of Professor Emeritus to Dr. Ava Morrow. She was selected for this honor by her faculty peers in recognition of her outstanding service and contributions to the University. This honor will be conferred upon Dr. Morrow during the University’s 149th Commencement ceremony on May 17, 2019 at 1:30 pm. Dr. Ava Morrow learned sign language at Western, a female only high school in Baltimore, Maryland. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Morgan State University in 1980 and in the same year she began working as a laboratory technician in the biology department at Gallaudet University. While working at Gallaudet, she enrolled in intermediate and advanced level sign language classes and eventually began taking sign language interpreting classes. She was certified as an interpreter in 1983.
After achieving this goal, Dr. Morrow attended Howard University, majored in microbiology and earned a Master of Science degree (1988) and a Ph.D. (2004). She retired from the biology department in 2013 as a full professor of microbiology. Although Dr. Morrow has retired from Gallaudet, she is still active in the community. She mentors sign language interpreters, scientists, and students. She is the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) Program Director for the DC Metro HBCU Alumni Alliance, Inc. and she is the STEM Network Ambassador for the District of Columbia.
In addition, Dr. Morrow is the current bylaws chair of the National Alliance of Black Interpreters, District of Columbia Metro Chapter (NAOBI-DC), she is a member of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. (RID), and the Potomac Chapter of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (PCRID), she is a member of the Medical Reserve Corp of the Prince Georges County Health Department, a member of the American Society for Microbiology (ASM) and a member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
The entire Leadership team and Board NAOBI-DC wish to congratulate Dr. Ava Morrow for her meritorious service to Gallaudet University and for making history as the second African American to be awarded the distinguished honor of Professor Emeritus. We are proud and thankful to have our own Hidden Figure amongst us. Let’s all acknowledge Dr. Ava Morrow who is hidden no more! #BlackWomanMagic
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Abandoned Glenn Dale Hospital
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Glenn Dale Hospital was a tuberculosis sanatorium and isolation hospital in Glenn Dale, Maryland, in the United States. It is a large facility, consisting of 23 buildings on 216 acres ,that was built in 1934 and closed in 1981 due to asbestos. May be eventually demolished, for decades it was an important public health institution near Washington, DC. The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission Park Police patrol the hospital grounds regularly.In 1994, Maryland enacted a law that requires if the grounds are sold, they are supposed to be used as a continuing care retirement community. The rest of the land is meant to be open space park land. In 1995, the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission purchased the property from the District of Columbia. Under the deed, if the MNCPPC receives more than its cost from selling the property, it must share the proceeds with the District.
In June 2010, MNCPPC advertised for proposals to purchase the 60-acre hospital campus as is with the MNCPPC retaining the surrounding 150 acres .Final bids were due on September 14, 2010, but that deadline was extended to October 15, 2010.Ultimately, two bids were received,but the MNCPPC rejected both bids on the basis that neither bidder was licensed to operate a continuing care retirement community.In the meantime, the Countywide Historic Preservation Staff of MNCPPC is preparing an application to designate the hospital on the National Register of Historic Places, which would make tax credits available for restoration.It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in November 2011.In 2014, Preservation Maryland placed the Glenn Dale Hospital on its list of threatened historic properties.
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7 Things You Should Know About The Government Shutdown
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Every government needs money to run
Sounds obvious right? Well that's our starting point. And if congress can't figure out how to fund all of it, then the underfunded parts shutdown.
Congress couldn't agree on healthcare
Another obvious point. Anybody watching the news knows that Democrats and Republicans don't exactly see eye to eye.
So everybody goes home
Not exactly. The government is divided into essential and non-essential employees.
Managers have to decide who stays and who doesn't
Basically they're the ones that say which employees are essential and which ones aren't.
Which parts of government stay open?
Anything related to national security, public safety, or programs written into permanent law (like social security) continue operating. Now let's get specific...
The Military
This is a gimme. The military and all US embassies are unaffected.
Public Safety
Air traffic control, emergency medical care, border patrol, law enforcement, and power grid oversight all remain.
Social Security
Anything that is written into permanent law must continue being funded. Social security is the biggest. Food stamps and unemployment will be funded for the time being.
Postal Service
Any agency with independent funding remains open. This includes the post office and the federal reserve.
Congress
This is the one that might upset some of you, but yes, you guessed it...congress keeps collecting their paycheck even when they're not around.
Congressional Staffers
Unfortunately the little guys aren't as lucky. Their paychecks aren't written into permanent law.
Do essential employees get paid?
Most likely no. If they stay on, however, they should be paid retroactively when congress decides to restart funding.
What about the soldiers?
The 1.4 million active duty soldiers get paid no matter what. The house and senate specifically passed a bill to guarantee their paychecks and Obama signed it into law on Monday night (right before the shutdown).
So what actually shuts down?
Basically everything else. The list is pretty long but we'll go over the most obvious ones.
Health Care
The national Institutes of health will no longer accept new patients and shutdown their phone hotline. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will stop its seasonal flu program.
Housing
The nation's 3,300 public housing authorities will stop receiving payments although they have enough reserved to last until the end of October.
Law Enforcement
Although the FBI and Drug Enforcement Agency will continue to operate, the Justice Department will put many civil cases on hold.
Parks and Museums
More than 400 national parks and museums will remain closed including Yosemite and the Statue of Liberty.
What about Washington DC?
In theory the District of Columbia is supposed to shutdown all but the most essential services. In 1995 ony fire, police, and EMS units were on duty. Even trash collecting stopped.
How many government employees will be affected?
Roughly 800 thousand workers have been sent home. Remaining are 1.3 million essential employees, 1.4 million soldiers, and half a million postal service members.
Will the nonessential employees get paid?
That's a good question. On the first day of the shutdown these employees had to come in to work to make sure everything was closed down. Whether congress decides to retroactively pay them later on is up in the air.
Is the government even ready?
There's no way to really tell. Most of the departments have contingency plans but that's only good on paper.
Which part of the economy will be most affected?
Tourism, federal contractors, energy; and pharma and biotech will most likely be hit the hardest.
Has this happened before?
Yes, a lot actually. Since 1976 there have been 17 government shutdowns although the longest was only a few weeks.
How does it end?
The opposite of the way it started. Congress has to agree to pass a bill to fund the government. Or they can just sit at home and collect paychecks. It basically boils down to political pressure.
My Heart ~ My Home
Scenes of Alexandria, Virginia and Washington, D.C. taken from parking spots and while I was stopped at traffic lights. Parking is at a premium in Old Town Alexandria, so I don't have as many pictures, but there is ample handicapped parking in D.C. on the mall, after working hours.
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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
Washington Monument
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Cornell University's Lab of Ornithology
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Finance and Insurance is heavy on capital investment, having to replace and upgrade equipment and construct and replace buildings on an annual basis. The spending by this sector is similar to capital investment spending in the IT and Healthcare Sectors. In 2014 the industry made fixed asset investment of $178.4 billion, a 29.84% increase from 2008 and an 8.32% increase from 2013. As the chart below shows, Finance and Insurance fixed asset investment is steady and consistent on a year-to-year basis. Media Credits Column Better Qualified has helped thousands build, manage, and monitor their credit since 2006. Our staff of credit experts works diligently to attack derogatory accounts, while advising you towards building a better credit score. Better Qualified CEO Paul Oster has been featured on numerous radio and TV broadcasts including CBS, NBC, News 12 NJ, and Pix 11. Paul is also a regular guest on Fox Business News and is often referred to as the 'Nation’s Credit Repairman'. Better Qualified works closely with collections attorneys to comb through all of your 3rd party collections in search of violations. When an account is sold to a 3rd party, often times the collection company will violate set regulations. This leaves the consumer paying more than they have to or paying for something that isn’t theirs. Many people who have bad credit often find themselves in difficult situations financially. But what exactly does it mean to have 'bad credit,' 'blemished credit,' or 'less-than-perfect credit?' Having a poor credit score can seriously affect you financially. One thing that can happen is that you could be denied credit. A low credit score indicates to lenders that you are a high-risk borrower and they may not be willing to lend you money. Another thing that can happen is that you aren't denied credit, but it may be more expensive for you to get a credit. You may have to pay more in fees or with a higher interest rate which will increase your monthly payment. Installment credit is used for a specific purpose, for a defined amount and for a specific period. Payments are usually the same amount each month. Examples of purchases made on installment credit include large appliances, automobiles and furniture. These kinds of loans usually offer lower interest rates than revolving credit. For example, a car company holds a lien on the car until the car loan is repaid. The total amount of the principal and interest is repaid within a predefined period. If the customer defaults on the loan payments, the company can repossess the car and charge penalties. Better Qualified has developed a proven credit management program that will help you manage your credit and save money. Columbia, located in northern mid-Missouri, is 120 miles (190 km) away from both St. Louis and Kansas City, and 29 miles (47 km) north of the state capital Jefferson City. The city is near the Missouri River between the Ozark Plateau and the Northern Plains. Trees are mainly oak, maple, and hickory; common understory trees include eastern redbud, serviceberry, and flowering dogwood. Riparian areas are forested with mainly American sycamore. Much of the residential area of the city is planted with large native shade trees. In Autumn, the changing color of the trees is notable. Most species here are typical of the Eastern Woodland.
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Native American Heritage Festival Ad (2012-2013)
Native American Heritage Festival
June 22-23, 2013
Native American Encampment Members of Vermont's newly recognized Abenaki tribes will gather at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum for the annual celebration of the region's Native American Heritage. Discover the vibrant Native culture of the Champlain Valley Region as they present singing, drumming, dancing, games, wampum readings, craft demonstrations, and other traditions. Video documentaries of the Recognition Day 2012 and 2011 celebrations, and interviews with tribal elders and tradition bearers will be shared. Participation included with daily Museum admission or annual museum membership.
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CODY SNODGRES RE BLACK OPS WITH OLE DAMMEGARD
An interview with Black Ops Whistleblower, Cody Snodgres with investigator/author Ole Dammegard Wednesday, December 6th @ 1pm PT.
From Ole Dammegard: …”
Dear Kerry,
…”After 22 years of silence, my friend and former independent Black Ops Contractor Cody Snodgres, has decided to step forward as a whistleblower. In 1994 he was offered 1 000 000 USD by the CIA to bomb the Alfred P. Murrah Building in Oklahoma City. When he turned it down, he went from being an asset to a liability and the agency then tried to kill him on several occasions. Two times he died, but hospital staff managed to bring him back to life. This will also cover Cody’s experience with black ops and money laundered through the Clinton and Bush crime families.”–paraphrased message from Ole Dammegard
KERRY CASSIDY