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I really was never a big Uncharted fan, although I did play the demos for the first two games.  The first one impressed me, and the second one's demo sucked.  I really didn't have much hope for this game, but when I saw the rest of it, I thought i might be good.  However, I wasn't prepared to buy it.

Of course, my Dad decided to make the decision for me, and forced me to get it.  I thought it might be good, but I was in the mood for another game.

Anyway, the first level was just beating people up over and over.  The thing about this game is that it's really cool to watch, like an awesome Indiana Jones flick.  Thing is, it plays like a nightmare.  The gunplay is so mundane and boring, especially in the latter half of the game.  You literally shoot someone a few times in the chest and they don't even flinch until they die.  The game punishes you at every possible point it can, and on normal or even EASY difficulty, the game would piss you off.  Apparently Nathan Drake can't take a damn direction and will jump off into a death pit when you specifically made him jump to ledge (especially in the part as a kid in Cartagena).

The locales are all well and good.  They look pretty, but that's about all this game has going for it.  Pretty setpieces with mundane gameplay.

Oh, and despite looking good, this game's plot takes you to places that make no sense, and things happen so fast and for no reason, you're left scratching your head.  You're on a luxury ship with pirates, and the ship, for no reason, starts sinking.  Nothing you did on the ship made it do that.  The pirate guy that shoots the glass only makes it worse.  Why didn't Nate just kill him? Oh, to make the game longer.

Also, the part on the airplane would've been cool, but out of freaking nowhere, the thing starts going down.  Why? Because you let a couple of trucks fall out the back.  And then the plane starts exploding, FOR NO REASON.  The sand citadel at the end would've been a good part, but when you literally shoot TWO explosive rounds that are the size of dildos out of a small little gun into a building that's about 15 feet tall, and blow it up, the ENTIRE city starts falling apart.  That's like sinking New York because you blew up a market stand.  This game is like a Michael Bay film.  Explosions for the sake of explosions.  Oh, and the mercenaries in the Chateau level had absolutely NO reason to burn down the place, they were still in there, and they didn't find jackshit.

The puzzles aren't too bad, if a bit simple.  The story is also cliched and lame.  The characters, other than the Irish guy, Cutter, and Sully, are all bland and unappealing.  Also, the ending of this game is really unsatisfying.  Sully and Drake don't gain *** when they leave the citadel, so there was no point going in there in the first place.  Not to mention the fact that despite working together with Cutter, Sully, and the hot British chick (forgot her name) in the beginning, they just disappear, never to be heard from for the rest of the game! I wouldn't have minded if they came back at the end and said hello or something.

Mundane crap.  I wouldn't recommend it unless you like invincible enemies that don't flinch when they're shot, constantly running away from pointless explosions, meh puzzles that are actually the only part of the game that I remotely enjoyed, platforming without a purpose when you can, oh, I don't know walk up the stairs, and combat that takes freaking forever.

Get Max Payne 3.  That's a real game.  Or if you didn't already, Skyrim and Batman: Arkham City.

Not this piece of crap.

  • They go to the citadel to find the other half of the amulet that they found in the castle in france, and also to rescue Cutter and Chloe. They didn't go there for no reason. Half the amulet was in France, the other half in Syria. That's why they went to the Citadel in Syria

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Oct 20, 2013 marks a sad day for Citizens of Earth. Though 1,099 backers supported the development of the self-proclaimed modern RPG, the $36,875 raised only reached one-third of its $100,000 goal. But Ryan and the team at Eden Industries chose not to give up the fight, and they struggled long and hard enough for savior publisher Atlus to throw a phoenix down at its feet.

The retro-inspired RPG will resurrect later in 2014 as a download-only tile in North American and Europe for five platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, Wii U, PlayStation Vita, and Nintendo 3DS. Not too shabby given where it started from, yes?

Citizens of Earth begins with you as the Vice President attempting to take a quick break after winning the candidacy and suddenly awakening the next day to world madness. So it's on your shoulders to discover the reason behind the madness and delegate the right tasks to the right people out of the 41 possible recruits (so you don't have to do it yourself). Why 1 more than 40? Because there's a contest to have one lucky fool be a citizen in the game.
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In a roundtable interview at Tokyo Game Show today (attended by IGN), Sony Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida revealed that the company will be launching the Gaikai cloud-streaming service in North America next year. The service will launch with a specific selection of PlayStation 3 games, with more being released over time.

Yoshida compared Sony's plans for Gaikai to Netflix: the company won't offer everything at launch, but it wants a decent number of titles for consumers. The games will be available for play on PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, and PlayStation Vita TV.

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In football, as in life, it's easy to get knocked down. And in some cases, stepped on while you're lying on the ground.

The tricky part is getting back up and getting back in the fight.

That's the task that awaits the Elco and Northern Lebanon football teams as they try to recover from mid-season losing streaks that have sidetracked promising starts to their respective 2012 seasons.

The Raiders, who will host the Section Three matchup/resumption of a spirited county rivalry with the Vikings on a Homecoming Friday night in Myerstown, have seen their feel-good 3-1 start turn into a less-pleasant .500 record after back-to-back blowout losses to section heavyweights Garden Spot and Donegal.

Northern Lebanon, meanwhile, is in the midst of a four-game losing streak that comes on the heels of a 2-0 start. That descent may have reached its rock-bottom point with losses to perennial lesser lights Pequea Valley and Fleetwood the last two weeks.

We'll find out Friday night which scuffling squad has regained its footing, and which one still has some work to do to become upright again.

"It's not (fun)," Elco coach Robert Miller said of his club's recent struggles, which have all but eliminated it from the Section Three title race. "But it's been a learning experience for them and they're taking it well. Our kids cared against Donegal, it wasn't like they blew it off. We just got blown out.

And because they did, Miller is more pleased than he normally would be about this week's contest being the Raiders' Homecoming game. Normally a bringer of distractions, Homecoming 2012 for Elco could be just what the doctor ordered for Miller's ailing club.

"I hate Homecoming. Every coach hates Homecoming," Miller said with a good-natured chuckle. "But it's actually welcome, because it's something that kinda took a little of the focus off the last two weeks. We still have one goal up there (earning a district playoff berth) and we've gotta continue to work towards it.

"They'd like to have a Week 11 and it'll take a winning record to get there. It's still up there."

Then there's the injury-riddled Vikings who are simply looking for anything positive to jumpstart their season again after a slew of offensive line injuries chipped away at the foundation of a strong start and contributed heavily to the four straight losses.

"We've never really improved from weeks 1 and 2," said NL coach Roy Wall, who's missing, among others, seniors Ryan Kelliher and Andrew Emrich on the O-line. "We've been beset by injuries and it seems like we're always trying to plug the holes in the dike. We went from starting four seniors on the offensive line to one senior, one junior, two sophomores and a freshman."

Still, Miller likes what he's seen of the Vikings on film and expects to get their best shot come Friday night.

"They're a very physical team," Miller said of Northern Lebanon. "I've watched them on film and they like to hit, you can see that."

Elco hasn't fared very well against physical teams the last two weeks, as evidenced by the bloody noses handed about by the big front of Garden Spot and Donegal.

But the Raiders were physical up front in the early going while prying open holes for quarterback/running back Cameron Strause and fullback Adam Shoemaker and are hopeful of getting back to that style against the Vikes, whose defensive strength at linebacker has also been bitten by the injury bug.

"The Strause kid, we like him a lot," Wall said. "He's definitely the focal point. And we can't just try to slow him down, we have to stop him. We haven't stopped a quarterback since Week 1. We have to be in the right position to make plays (defensively). The scheme is there, we just have to execute. It comes down to being consistent for four quarters."

"It's very important," Miller said of Elco's need to find itself again on offense. "And it's about finding first-down success. We have not done that the last couple weeks. If you go back to the first couple weeks, it was play-action passes (that were the key). No one's biting on play action when it's second and 9, third and 9. We have to get back to that."

But ultimately, what each team needs more than improvement in specific areas of concern is simply a win. Any kind of win to get their once-promising seasons back on some kind of positive track.

"If they can do that, that's all on them," Miller said of his club's attempt to finish strong and better last season's 3-7 mark. "If they can come out of this season with a better record and leave the program better than what they started it, that's a testament to them. And it's a testament to the assistant coaches.

"These kids, they're gonna be rewarded with that record if they get it, and they're going to have to earned it. It's really something where they control their own destiny. They'll deserve the success that they're earning."

"You never want to go on an eight-game losing streak," Wall said with a chuckle. "And we actually haven't hit the hard part of our schedule yet. We just want to see if we can get some positive momentum going to carry us into the offseason.

"It's a rivalry game and the kids will be up for it. Both teams want to finish strong."

And to do that, the success for the Vikings and the Raiders has to begin anew on Friday night.

Note: In addition to the Homecoming festivities on Friday night, Elco will be honoring longtime former buildings and grounds coordinator George Rohr, who passed away in April. The school is naming the press box at the Elco stadium in honor of Rohr. The "George G. Rohr Memorial Press Box" will be renovated at the end of the fall sports season.

Annville-Cleona at Columbia, 7 p.m.

No disrespect to the Crimson Tide, but you can bet the Little Dutchmen can't wait to head to Columbia for this one.

You can't blame them, either. At 2-4 overall and 1-1 in Section Three, the Dutchmen have some reason to believe they're a better team than their record indicates. That's because the record of the four opponents that have beaten them suggests it.

Care to guess the combined won-loss mark of those teams - Tri-Valley, Schuylkill Valley, Tamaqua and Garden Spot? Give yourself a gold star if you said 23-1. Yep, 23-1, and it would be a perfect 24-0 if Schuylkill Valley hadn't dropped an extremely narrow 21-20 decision to Berks Catholic last week.

So, yeah, a date with the 2-4 Crimson Tide sounds pretty good to Terry Lehman's squad. Columbia did pitch a shutout in a 22-0 win over Pequea Valley last week, but prior to that was giving up points at an alarming rate.

Could be good news for A-C's dual threat junior QB Mitch Rodkey, who figures to be calling his own number a few times on Friday night.

Hempfield at Cedar Crest, 7 p.m.

Speaking of a team due for a schedule break, here come the Falcons fresh off back-to-back drubbings from Section One powers Wilson and Manheim Township.

Nursing a five-game winning streak since that now long-ago opening week rout of Lebanon, Cedar Crest should find Hempfield a bit more to its liking than some of its more recent opponents. The Black Knights (2-4) are in four-game free fall and have surrendered at least 44 points in each of those four straight defeats.

Um, this is the week for the Falcons to prove they're not headed for another 1-9 campaign.

Cocalico at Lebanon, 7 p.m.

Just when the winless Cedars show some signs of life - they led Solanco at the half last week before falling, 35-21 - here comes Section Two leader Cocalico to spoil any potential fun.

And the Eagles are undoubtedly feeling it after ringing up a 48-35 victory over archnemesis Manheim Central last week. Despite that big win, don't expect Annville native Dave Gingrich's club to look past Lebanon. That's now how Cocalico got to be 5-1 overall and in charge in the section title race.

Palmyra at Red Land, 7 p.m.

Roughly 11 months ago, Palmyra-Red Land was arguably the most anticipated matchup in Cougar football history. This year, not so much.

Last November, Palmyra was in the midst of a dream season and fresh off a triple-overtime upset of mighty Manheim Central in the first round of the District Three Class AAA playoffs when it was preparing to face Red Land.

Now, the Cougars are off to an 0-6 start, dealing with an unforgiving Mid-Penn Keystone Division schedule and set to face a 5-1 Red Land club that began Palmyra's current slide with a 56-28 win in the district quarterfinals last season.

Times have changed. Quickly. But fear not Cougar faithful, the fall of 2011 lives forever.


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Fighting off the undead has rarely been this fun

This holiday season Facebook gamers are in no short supply of zombie romps to choose from. Adding to the heap of undead fanfare is Zombie Misfits by Nexon. It doesn’t offer anything particularly new in the way of a tower-defense formula, but it’s certainly one of the most entertaining games of its kind.

Zombie Mistfits is an arcade-style tower-defense (TD) hybrid in the vein of Defender Chronicles (iPhone). There’s some great tongue-in-cheek humor sprinkled throughout the game, but you won’t be playing for the story. The package is filled to the brim with content, and the gameplay progression is paced amazingly well. Though the design exhibits a few minor missteps, the game is great fun for hours on end.

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You’ll begin your struggle to fight back the zombie infestation with two defender units that can be placed onto preset stations within each map. The biker (a melee unit using a spiked bat) and trooper (ranged) make an adequate starting defense against the undead horde, but as you level up and progress through the game, you’ll unlock additional defenders, each with an ability that suits obvious TD needs.

In addition to your defenders, you’ll also have an arsenal of contraptions and first-person weapons on hand. Contraptions, such as the corpse wall and “the boot,” offer static defenses designed to slow down zombie waves, and weapons like the slingshot can be used in real time to help take out any zombies that may have slipped past your defenders. Weapons have a fairly long cool-down time, making them a nice, balanced addition to missions.

Both defenders and weapons can be upgraded with various items, giving them more firepower or additional effects, and you can unlock tier options for defenders using cupcakes earned in missions. The progression system in Zombie Misfits is perhaps its strongest asset. There’s so much to do, so much to unlock, and players aren’t limited in their playtime by in-game energy.

As you level up, you earn stat points that can be applied to weapons, contraptions or modifications, and random drops from zombies allow you to craft new contraptions. Anything you can’t make, you can buy at the shop. Weapons and contraptions are unlocked based on the amount of points you’ve invested into a particular stat, giving players some wiggle room to suit their preferred play style. Zombie Misfits offers an insane amount of content for the price (free).

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The game isn’t perfect, however. There’s no full-screen option, which means you’ll have to manually scroll the view when playing on the game’s larger maps – a design choice that’s a bit clumsy for a TD game. Additionally, calling up options for your defenders can be a tad finicky, making it difficult to level up defenders or use their charge attacks in the heat of battle. These issues never stand in the way of warding off waves of undead, but they do leave a slight blemish on an otherwise excellent game of tower defense.

When it comes to presentation, Zombie Misfits never stumbles. The game has a great, fun look, with fitting music and sound effects. The game’s whimsical characters do an excellent job of walking players through the basics.

As far as tower-defense games go, Zombie Misfits isn’t breaking any new ground. But when it comes to giving players value for their time, this game surely raises the bar. It’s fun, funny, and full of great content that will keep players coming back long after the trick-or-treaters have all gone home.


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The fourth batch of cars in Forza Horizon 2 have been revealed

We are about a month or so away from seeing the release of Forza Horizon 2, that obviously means that they can't slow down with the reveals.

Microsoft has 200 cars in mind for Forza Horizon 2 and they have been revealing them on a weekly basis. This week we are looking at the fourth batch of cars.

The batch looks something like this:

  • 1958 Aston Martin DBR1
  • 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing Coupe
  • 2014 Local Motors Rally Fighter
  • 2008 BMW M3
  • 1970 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
  • 1968 Dodge Dart HEMI Super Stock
  • 2013 Ford Focus ST
  • 2012 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
  • 1974 Lancia Stratos HF Stradale
  • 2013 Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG
  • 2002 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec II
  • 2013 Subaru BRZ
  • 1998 Toyota Supra RZ
  • 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco S

Over the next 6 (or so) weeks we will be seeing the rest of the cars revealed. Until then we can talk about which cars are out favorites.

So, which car do you want to race?

Forza Horizon 2 is set to release September 30, 2014 on the Xbox One and Xbox 360.

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Flower is a horse of a different color for a variety of reasons. The most obvious one is that you play the wind, guiding flower petals through a field to pollinate other flowers There's also the Sixaxis only controls system that compliments the gameplay rather than working against it. The final one is how the game makes you feel, and that's probably the most important reason you should pick up the game.

Most games stress players and then create enjoyment by having players overcome that stress. Flower inverts that paradigm a bit because of instead of creating stress, the game dissipates it by offering an experience that is relaxing and beautiful. With no time limits or enemies to contend with you just blow around the world spreading flowers and enjoying the scenery. While that may seem a little tame the game is a nice change of pace from blowing stuff up and killing wave upon wave of bad guys

If Flower had a subtitle it would probably be "The secret dreams of house plants". Levels are represented by flowers sitting on an urban window sill. To start a level you rotate the Sixaxis controller to the level you want to play and click on it. Once you pick a flower you are taken to the open field for that flower where you can roam about and pollinate other flowers by flying through them. As you pollinate flowers you pick up a tail of flower petals that floats behind you. The controls are intuitive as you tilt the controller in the direction you want to go and the petal moves that way. If you want a little speed boost you can press any of the buttons on the controller and the petal moves a little faster.

Flowers burst into a spray of light and sound when you touch them adding their voice to the orchestral sound track. It's not quite as complex as the system in Everyday shooter but it does add to the feel of the game.

To complete a level you have to pollinate all of the specified flowers before you can move on. There's no clock to beat or order you have to hit them in which allows you to explore the level at your leisure. As I played the game I could feel the stress of the day melting away. Level design is solid as you're mostly floating across large open fields moving from flower patch to flower patch.

The game does take a tonal shift about mid-way through the game as the game designers switch things up a bit to provide a small message in the game about the industrial revolution/city life and it's impact on the ecosystem. It changes the mechanics a little bit and these middle levels aren't nearly as enjoyable as the levels that bookend the game but they do make you think a bit if you let them. It's not an Inconvenient Truth but I did come close to placing a massive order from Breck's after I completed the game.

Surprisingly these darker levels provide a small emotional touch to the game. It's not much but I did feel a little something in my gut as the levels changed. I'm guessing that other people will take away different meanings or none at all but it's something that I wasn't expecting from the game.

The controls prove that you can have a game that's based on the Sixaxis control scheme and not suck but there were times that I wish I had stick control over my flower as there are some twisty levels that require a fine touch later on in the game. It's also easy to get lost in parts of the game and not know where you have to go but I think that might have been me over-thinking things a bit and missing a few cues from the designers at points.

Flower proves once again that Sony is serious about taking gaming in new directions. Sure it's a bit on the arty side and it's a bit whimsical at times but Flower is one of those unique games that sticks with you and makes you think a bit. While other games create fun and excitement by placing stress on the player, Flower goes the other way as the game is almost stress relieving which is a bit different in a landscape dominated by games with guns.
Another innovate game from Sony that shows a completely different style of game. It's not for everyone but it's worth checking out if you're looking for something different or want a game that lowers your blood pressure instead of raising it.

Rating: 9.1 Excellent

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Empty plastic milk jugs or liter soda bottles make handy water reservoirs for newly planted trees and shrubs. Poke or drill holes in the bottoms and lower sides of the jugs, and bury three or more in the planting hole, leaving the top openings an inch above the soil level. Fill the jugs using a hose when you water the plant and it will slowly seep into the soil.

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25/01/2013 at 18:00
I was at an organic garden talk last night and it was surgested that you sink plastic bottles , 3 per tree in the ground , holes in the base , leave the top on and fill with water rather than just watering the ground ( obviously not at the moment ) and I wondered if anybody out there had tried this
25/01/2013 at 18:24

You will often see black corrugated tubes near to freshly planted trees in commercial plantings-this is just a variation on that-is is not a new idea and makes sense.

25/01/2013 at 19:18

I do it slightly differently - I cut the bottom off the plastic bottle and take the cap off the top.  Then turn the bottle upside down and sink it into the soil next to the tree, shrub and especially next to my courgette plants.  Then when watering I fill the upturned bottle and the narrow end delivers the water down to where the roots are

25/01/2013 at 19:31
Thanks for the advice. I might try both ways to see which suits my plot.
25/01/2013 at 20:18

I have done it the same as Dove with my fruit trees - not that they needed it last year

28/01/2013 at 00:05
I must say dovefromabove i do the same for quite a lot of newly planted shrubs tree's etc also a great way to add feed at a later date.
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Hi, for the last 2 years my garlic has grown really well until about April/May and then got really bad rust resulting in very small bulbs. Any ideas how to stop it happening this year? I live in Sussex, and water them well, and rotate where I grow stuff. Thanks

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Hello Shuv,

I was going to say that rotation is the best solution for your problem, but then I read that you are rotating your crop. So the answer may be that you should plant your next set of bulbs as far away as possible from any of the places you've grown them before. It's also very important to get rid of badly affected plant material - throw it away rather than putting it on the compost heap. Finally, don't plant your garlic too close together. As with most fungal problems, humidity caused by the plants being close together will make the infection worse, and it'll spread more easily.

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Gun Rights Bills Make Headway in Several States by Outdoor Hub Reporters 3-10-2013

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Gun Rights Bills Make Headway in Several States

Although a large number of states have begun to pass–or passed–new gun control legislation, some have decided to go against the grain. States such as Michigan, Montana, West Virginia, North Dakota, Texas, and others have their own bills put forward, but to protect residents’ Second Amendment rights.

According to The Detroit Free Press, Michigan lawmakers introduced bills that, among other provisions, could exempt the state from federal firearms regulations and shield firearms registration and license information from Freedom of Information Act requests. Another bill seeks to allow guns in schools and other areas. However, there is heavy opposition to the more than a dozen pro-gun bills and experts expect a tense fight.

“The legislative process tends to be more unpredictable. We don’t expect it to be an easy battle, but we expect progress,” said Phillip Hofmeister, president of the Michigan Open Carry Organization. “Pistol-free zones are criminal empowerment zones where criminals will carry guns, but law-abiding citizens can’t.”

Opponents of the bills say otherwise.

“I own a gun and believe in Second Amendment rights,” said Representative Andy Schor (D-Lansing). “But the majority party is not interested in reasonable gun laws. I believe we can have some reasonable limits. Right now, somebody can walk into my son’s school with a gun on their hip, and I don’t think that’s appropriate.

The National Rifle Association’s Institute for Legislative Action reports that legislation in West Virginia and North Dakota run along a similar note, paying special attention to the use of firearms during a state of emergency and when and where a person can carry a concealed weapon. Bills in Montana focuses on the authority of universities, employers, and healthcare providers in the matter of gun ownership. Numerous proposals have also been made in the Texas legislature to allow wider liberties for concealed carry permit holders, especially in schools.

Nationwide the gun control debate remains the hot topic of discussion as new federal gun bills near a vote.

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Peche Seafood Grill (New Orleans)

Location: New Orleans, USA
Address: 800 Magazine Street
Type of Meal: Dinner

Earlier in May 2014, Pêche Seafood Grill was presented with the James Beard Award for best new restaurant. It’s quite the accolade beating out three establishments in New York City and one in San Francisco for the title. Good news seems to travel fast as Pêche was definitely the busiest and buzziest restaurants we visited on the trip. Locals and tourists alike eagerly awaited for their tables with over a dozen individuals with no reservations sitting at the bar.

The dining room has a noticeably casual vibe with minimalistic wood tables and fisherman themed walls. Seafood is what Pêche is known for but does have skirt steak and chicken available for those who prefer ‘turf’ to ‘surf’. Being a seafood lover, I of course stuck to the surf based dishes which all sounded delicious and enticing.

Despite having gumbo twice during the week-long trip already, I gave it one last chance at Pêche to see if there’d be an improvement over the previous ones which I tried and found subpar. The verdict is I do enjoy seafood gumbo ($9) … but only to a point. Indeed the rich thick flavourful soup filled with seafood and spices is wonderful, but the pieces of oyster, shrimp and crawfish themselves are not the best after being stewed for hours - they develop a mushy powdery texture. It may help if chefs try using dried oysters and shrimp (often found in Asian cuisine) to develop their soup base first and then add fresh shellfish just before it's served. I'd imagine the soup would still have that wonderful essence but leave the fresh seafood cooked well. Nonetheless, the gumbo at Pêche was by far the best of the three I’ve tried so if you’re going to have it anywhere it should be here.

A dish that’s a phenomenal value was the gulf shrimp from the raw bar ($12). We were surprised how many came with it (believe there was a dozen) and each were such a large size. Simply boiled and served cold with horseradish laced cocktail sauce it's nothing extraordinary but for the price a great dish to share amongst the table.

One of the special dishes for the night was the chili tuna crudo ($10). The tender fish was cut into thick squares and served sashimi style.  To jazz it up, it was topped with chili oil, a lovely chili salt (which I wish there was more of) and diced crunchy jalapeño. All this may sound dominating but it was actually well balanced and didn’t overpower the tuna at all. Pods of edamame added crunch and freshness to everything. Overall, it was a decent dish.

The best dishes were the hot ones. The first, crawfish and jalapeño capellini ($14), contained many pieces of sweet crawfish cooked in a simple garlic butter sauce with a bit of jalapeño for heat. I easily could have eaten a whole bowl of this myself! Admittedly, the pasta could have been more al dante but even when soft was still delicious.

Another good dish was the smothered catfish ($16). Two thick fillets were breaded and pan fried than smothered with a gumbo like gravy and served with rice. Despite being smothered in sauce the dish wasn't too salty and had just the right amount of flavour. You do want to eat this quickly as once the catfish sits in it too long the crust gets mushy, but really this is a matter of taste.

All in all, Pêche was the best meal of the trip and didn't disappoint. Our neighbouring table ordered a whole grilled fish which looked and smelled amazing. Alas, not for us as it was a fairly large portion and with only two of us and one visit we wanted to try more items. But worth a try on a return visit. The seafood was fresh and the staff laid back and attentive. A definite stop for those who are living or visiting the city.

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Gateway HealthSM Notice of Privacy Practices

Gateway HealthSM On-Line Privacy Statement

This On-Line Privacy Statement discloses the practices of Gateway HealthSM (“Gateway”) regarding information gathering and disclosure from Gateway’s website.

1. Collection of Information from Website Visitors - Gateway may collect information regarding its website visitors and the computers they use, such as e-mail addresses, files downloaded, home server domain names, type of computer, search engine, operating system and web browser.  Gateway may also collect information the visitor submits on-line when the visitor completes forms or surveys, sends e-mail messages or enters other data into website fields.  In the event an e-mail is addressed to specific Gateway staff or is sent using the “Contact Us” option of this website, Gateway may retain the message for up to one year.  Gateway uses information and discloses it to third parties as permitted by law and to the least extent necessary.

Gateway’s website and certain link sites use cookies to facilitate navigation.  A cookie is a small piece of information about an Internet session that may be created when a person accesses a website.  Cookies may contain a variety of information including the name of the website that issued them, what parts of the website the user accessed, passwords and user’s name. Most web browsers can be modified by users to prevent cookies from being attached.

2. Use of Personal Data Collected - Personal data collected by Gateway may be used by Gateway for many reasons, including analysis of how and when the website gets visited, for development of Gateway services or for changes in the content and appearance of this website.  Aggregate data on visitors' home servers may be used for internal purposes or provided to third parties.  Individually identifying information, such as names, postal and e-mail addresses, phone numbers and other personal information that visitors voluntarily provide to Gateway may be added to Gateway's databases and/or used for future calls and mailings regarding website updates, new products and services, upcoming events, and for other purposes that comply with federal and state law.

Gateway may contact website visitors regarding membership issues, including specific issues affecting a member and general issues affecting groups of members, for example, changes to the Member Handbook, privacy statement, business practices or Gateway policies.

3. Disclosure of Personal Data to Third Parties - Gateway does not sell its member lists.  Unless otherwise authorized by a visitor or validly requested by governmental authorities or legal process, Gateway does not distribute its members’ specific information to outside persons or firms unless a disclosure is needed for the member’s care, payment of members’ claims or the necessary operations of the health plan .

Gateway may disclose to its affiliates and service providers that assist in meeting the needs of Gateway members personal information of users that has been collected through its website, as permitted by law.  Information collected by Gateway affiliates and service providers may also be shared with Gateway as permitted by law.  Information disclosed by users on-line may be re-disclosed if needed to respond to the user’s requests and inquiries.  Gateway affiliates and service providers are required to follow no less than the privacy and confidentiality standards of law.

4. Links to Other Websites - While Gateway may provide links to other websites, a link on Gateway’s website is not and should not be construed as an endorsement of the content, viewpoint, policies, products or services provided or advertised on the linked site.  Website visitors linking to other sites receive messages about leaving Gateway's website.  Once a visitor leaves the Gateway website by linking to a site not maintained by Gateway, the visitor should become familiar with the on-line privacy statement of the linked website before accessing or supplying information.

5. Security Measures - Although Gateway makes reasonable efforts to protect user information from unauthorized use or alteration, users should be aware that there is always some risk in sending information over the Internet.  Gateway uses commercially reasonable security features; however, the confidentiality of any communication or material transmitted to/from Gateway’s website or e-mail cannot be guaranteed.  Gateway only grants access to personal information to those employees, affiliates, service providers and other third parties as required by law, as required to provide healthcare products and services or as the user permits.

For private health matters, members of Gateway or their authorized representatives are encouraged to contact Gateway by telephone at the number listed on the member identification cards.

6. Correction of Personal Data Collected On-Line - Gateway will provide website visitors with a summary of their personally identifiable information retained by Gateway from on-line sessions, upon request by mail, e-mail or phone.  Website visitors may modify, correct, change or update personally identifiable information that Gateway has collected on-line by contacting Gateway via regular mail, e-mail or telephone.

7. Collection of Personal Data from Minors - To the extent that Gateway is able to determine the age of website visitors by their submissions to or communications with Gateway, Gateway will not knowingly collect or post information from individuals under the age of eighteen without consent of a parent or guardian.

If registration is required on the Gateway website for offered services and a visitor submits information through the website that indicates the visitor is a minor, the minor's parent or guardian will be contacted regarding the registration.  If the parent or guardian agrees, the registration processing will continue.  If the parent or guardian indicates a desire to withdraw the registration, Gateway will provide instructions to the parent or guardian for deletion of the registration.  No information collected through Gateway’s website from users self-identified as minors will be used knowingly for any direct marketing or promotional purposes.

8. Compliance Program - Gateway’s Compliance Program regarding privacy and security of user information includes oversight of privacy practices, training of employees and maintenance and updates to security systems.  Gateway will investigate privacy and security complaints through its Compliance Officer or Security Officer.

9. Changes to this Privacy Statement - This On-Line Privacy Statement is subject to change at any time and should be reviewed by interested website visitors periodically.  Questions or concerns regarding use of on-line information may be directed to Gateway by clicking “Contact Us” from the top of any of Gateway’s web pages.

Posted May 24, 2005

Gateway HealthSM Personal and Health Privacy

Gateway HealthSM (“Gateway”) is required to protect the privacy of your personal medical and non-public personal information.  Also, Gateway is required to give you this notice about how Gateway uses or gives out (“discloses”) medical and personal (“non-public”) information held by Gateway. This protection extends to all forms of communication (oral, written, and electronic) of this information.  We are also required to notify you if you are affected by a breach of unsecured information.

Gateway will use and give your medical information:

  • To you or someone who acts for you (your personal representative),
  • To the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, if necessary, to make sure your privacy is protected, and
  • When required by law.
  • To meet your medical needs, to pay for your healthcare and to operate the Gateway benefit program, for example:
    • To give information to help the doctors or other healthcare providers who care for you;
    • To make sure you and other Gateway members get quality health care, to provide member services to you, or to resolve any complaints you have.
    • To pay or deny your claims or to share payments and payment information with your other insurer(s).
    • To our contracted vendors who perform various functions on our behalf or to provide certain types of services (such as member service support and pharmacy benefit management).

Gateway may also use or give your medical information:

  • To state and federal agencies that have the legal right to receive such data,
  • For public health activities (such as reporting disease outbreaks),
  • For government healthcare oversight activities (such as fraud investigations),
  • For judicial and administrative proceedings (such as in response to a court order),
  • For law enforcement purposes (such as providing limited information to locate a missing person),
  • For research studies that meet all privacy law requirements (such as research related to the prevention of disease or disability),
  • To avoid a serious and likely threat to health or safety,
  • To contact you about new or changed benefits,
  • To contact you for appointment reminders or for disease management programs and alternative treatments that may interest you,
  • To create a collection of information that can no longer be traced back to you,
  • To Plan Sponsors of group health plans when applicable to permit the plan to perform administrative functions,
  • To coroners, medical examiners, funeral directors and organ donations,
  • To your school when proof of immunization is required by law,
  • To others involved in your health care (if you are not present or able to agree to these disclosures of your PHI, we may use our professional judgment to determine whether the disclosure is in your best interest),
  • For underwriting purposes if needed, however, we are prohibited from using or disclosing your genetic information for these purposes.

Gateway must have your written permission (an “authorization”) to use or give out your medical information for any purpose that is not listed in this notice.  You may take back (“revoke”) your written permission at any time, except if Gateway already took action based on your permission.  Some examples of when we need your permission to use or give out your information are:

  • For marketing purposes,
  • If we intend to sell your protected health information (PHI),
  • For use of psychotherapy notes, except if:

        -Your doctor is using them to help in your treatment,
        -Your doctor is using them for his own training purposes, or
        -If your psychotherapy notes are required by law.

You have the right to:

  • Ask for your medical information by writing to Gateway or by calling Gateway to request a form for this purpose.
  • Ask Gateway to change your medical information if you can show that it is wrong or that information is missing by writing to Gateway or by calling Gateway to request a form for this purpose.  If Gateway disagrees, you may have a statement of your disagreement added to your personal medical information.
  • Get a list of who received your medical information within a six-year period by writing to Gateway or by calling Gateway to request a form for this purpose.  You must tell Gateway the dates for which you are requesting the list.  The list will not cover information given out before April 14, 2003, information that was given to you or your personal representative, or information given for healthcare payments, for Gateway operations or for law enforcement needs.
  • Ask Gateway to communicate with you in a different manner or at a different place (for example, by sending materials to a P.O. box instead of your home address), by writing to Gateway or by calling Gateway to request a form for this purpose.  Gateway must have written reason(s) for your requests and may not be able to honor your request.
  • Ask Gateway to limit the way your personal medical information is used or given to others, by writing to Gateway or by calling Gateway to request a form for this purpose.  Please note that Gateway may not be able to do what you request.
  • Call or write to Gateway to ask for a separate paper copy or e-mail copy of this Notice.

What is the non-public information that Gateway HealthSM collects about you?

  • It is personal information but is non-medical, for example, the information you completed on your enrollment application that identifies who you are and how you can be contacted.
  • Also, it is information collected for a request for services by you or your doctor.
  • Also, it is information collected to answer a question or concern from you.

Can anyone receive your non-public information?

  • Gateway does not give out your non-public information, except if required or permitted by law.
  • Gateway does not give out your non-public information to anyone unrelated to providing your care under the health plan unless you or your representative gives permission.

How does Gateway protect your non-public information?

  • Gateway does not make your non-public information available to anyone other than those necessary to provide medical or health plan services to you.
  • You have the right to give or withhold permission for other uses or disclosures of this information, except as required by law.

If you believe Gateway has violated your privacy rights as stated in this notice, you may file a complaint at the following address:

Privacy Officer
Gateway HealthSM
Regulatory, Compliance and Legal Affairs
Four Gateway Center
444 Liberty Avenue, Suite 2100
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-1222

Filing a complaint will not affect your benefits.

You may also file a complaint with the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.  For more information on filing a complaint or your rights stated in this notice, you may call Gateway’s Member Services Department at 1-800-685-5209 for Medicare or 1-800-392-1147 for Medicaid (TTY/TDD users: 711).

Gateway is required to follow the terms in this privacy notice. Gateway has the right to change the way your medical information is used and given out.  If Gateway makes any changes they will be posted on our website, and you will be notified within sixty (60) days of the change.

These privacy practices went into effect April 14, 2003.
These privacy practices have been revised as of September 23, 2013.

HIPAA---What Gateway HealthSM does to protect PHI!

Our motto is: Confidentiality is everyone’s job—protect all information, all the time!

Protecting your confidential information and PHI (protected health information) is a priority to us!  We want you to know that we are committed to protecting all information, all the time.  That includes protecting information provided in verbal, paper or in an electronic format.

First and foremost, we believe in the value of providing ongoing compliance and privacy education to our employees.  Gateway employees are reminded of the importance of protecting confidential information through a variety of ways.  These include: department refresher training sessions, sharing current news articles on privacy concerns and risks, access to an on-line compliance reference library, and easy access to policies and staff who are available to provide help with compliance or privacy questions.

Next, we expect all employees to understand and embrace their roles in protecting PHI.  We post tips on our on-line Compliance Corner so everyone can learn good practices.

Last, but certainly just as important, Gateway takes a proactive approach to privacy and we are happy to share an example of how we do that.  For the past several years we have audited desks after normal business hours to check to be sure information was protected from view or access and disposed of properly.

Gateway is proud of our employees’ dedication and commitment to protecting all information, all the time and we will continue to provide relevant training to keep them aware of potential risks.

We are happy to be your health insurance plan and we want you to know we care about you AND protecting your PHI and confidential information!


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New Milford Party Favors, Decorations, CT

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A Wedding of a Lifetime Party Favors Oakville, CT, (860) 945-0407
Party Favors: A Wedding of a Lifetime provides elegant and unique Italian party favors and gifts for all your special occassions. We enjoy coming up with fresh and innovative ideas, and we hope you enjoy them as well. 55 views in the past three months.
Big Dog Promotions & Branded Merchandise New Fairfield, CT, (203) 733-0862
We provide products for individuals, organizations, businesses & corporations, branded to increase name recognition, market presence and/or for fun. 45 views in the past three months.
ChocolateAtHome Bristol, CT, (860) 585-9339
Purchase our exclusive Dove Chocolate Discoveries (TM) products or host a Chocolate Tasting Party! 44 views in the past three months.
Cookie Wishes Newtown, CT, (203) 426-6127
Party Decorations: Cookie Wishes specializes in wedding & special occasion custom cookie favors & gifts. Consultations, tastings, and elegant packaging are included in every order! 65 views in the past three months.
Cork & Brew Southington, CT, (860) 863-5655
Make your own beer, wine or soda for your special day or any event. Wide range of bottle sizes. Custom label included. Fun & affordable. 54 views in the past three months.
Decorating, Invitations, Favors, Accessories Hopewell Jct, NY, (845) 226-6990
Balloon decorating, invitations, favors, accessories, on-site printing, banners, and centerpieces.
Embellish Fairfield, CT, (203) 257-6117
Party Favors: Affordable wedding and event decor rental company. Vases, Chargers, Uplighting, Centerpieces and More!
Jay Mar Waterbury, CT, (203) 753-1815
Jay Mar is a family business owned and operated by Edith Margolis. Starting off in a small hallway in 1970, today our store encompasses 16,000 square feet.
Kelly Boilla Designs Brookfield, CT, (203) 313-8915
Kelly Boilla Designs is a young, fresh & innovative company that thrives on providing fabulous special event decor - for every style & budget.
Party Elegance & Gifts Waterbury, CT, (203) 754-4434
Party Decorations: We provide paper, plastic and foil goods for every event! Balloons, catering trays, Wilton cake supplies, and so much more! Large gift shop features gifts for wedding, baby, etc. Great products, stop in to see what we can do for you!
Select Favors Hopewell Junction, NY, (845) 227-8398
Welcome to Select Favors! We specialize in wedding and shower favors to make your event memorable and unique. We opened in 2001 with our signature line, Jordan Almond Flowers, each of which is handmade.
Southbury Soap and Candles Southbury, CT, (203) 267-7799
We offer handmade soap and candles, personalized labeling, packaging and attention to detail.
The Event Decorators Bridgeport, CT, (203) 336-4441
Party Favors: We will wow your guests and create memories that last a lifetime with special event decor. We have party balloons, balloon bouquets and theme decorations and we serve the surrounding area.
Wrap Creatively Wedding and Event Favors Bristol, CT, (860) 924-1568
We create Candy Sundaes for every one and every occasion. All of our Sundaes can be custom created to fit your taste they can also be custom created to fit the theme of your event.

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Chesterton Wedding Locations, Event Venues, IN

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Willowbrook Event Venues Spaces, Wedding Locations The Barn at Arabian Knights Farms The Barn at Arabian Knights Farms The Barn at Arabian Knights Farms , Serving Chesterton, IN, (630) 327-7399
Location: Willowbrook, IL. Perfect for events such as a Country Wedding Ceremony and Reception, Bar-Bat Mitzvahs, Quinceanera, Baptism, Birthday Party, Meetings, Picnics, Class Reunion, Concert, Anniversary, Trade Show, Sales Dinner, Fundraisers and more. Wedding Locations. 1409 views in the last 3 months.

SunSea Yacht Charters Chicago, IL, (708) 482-4709
Waterfront / Yacht Club: Wedding Locations: Private, luxury boat cruises on Lake Michigan in Chicago, IL. Our yacht provides a unique setting for your special occasion! We cruise from Burnham Harbor to the Chicago River and Navy Pier.
Sutton Place Hotel - Chicago Chicago, IL, (312) 266-2100
Hotel / Inn: Chicago Hotels do not come any better. The Sutton Place Hotel, noted for its striking architecture and contemporary design, brings you four-diamond service, exceptional cuisine and luxurious amenities. With its key location in the heart of.
Swissotel Chicago Chicago, IL, (312) 565-0565
Hotel / Inn: Swissotel Chicago offers 632 air-conditioned, tastefully decorated and generously oversized rooms and suites. Designed by noted Chicago architect Harry Weese. The all-glass triangular hotel, wedged into the confluence of the Chicago River and Lake.
Tantrik Chicago Chicago, IL, (312) 492-8889 x106
Banquet / Event Facility: Wedding Locations: Tantrik Chicago is new and hip event venue located in Chicago's River North area.
The Allerton Crowne Plaza Chicago, IL, (312) 440-1500
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GAUSS, Robert (1851 - 1913)
Family(s): Gauss
Person ID (Link to genealogy): GED link doc.gif I233
Descendant of C. F. Gauss
Sex: M
Date born: 1 Sep 1851
Born in: St. Charles, Missouri
Date died: 19 Jan 1913
Died in: Denver, Colorado
Buried in: Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Charles, Missouri

Father: GAUSS, Eugene (1811 - 1896)
Mother: FAWCETT, Henrietta (1817 - 1909)
Spouse(s): Unmarried
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Occupation(s): Farmer, Journalist, Lawyer
Fawcett book: GAUSS, Robert (1851 - 1913)
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From Bill Fawcett's book:

ROBERT B/W. GAUSS was born on September 1, 1851 in St. Charles, Missouri to Eugene Gauss and Henrietta Fawcett (Hall 1891:152). He studied law in his home town, and practiced for a short-time there before he moved to St. Louis, where he practiced for several years.

Robert Gauss came west looking for a place to situate his law office. He visited Albuquerque, New Mexico (on Feb. 4, 1876) and Arizona, after touring Colorado in 1876 (Denver Republican 1/21/1913:7). He returned to visit his parents in St. Charles early in 1876 (Letter V Fawcett to E Fawcett 2/12/1876).

Robert Gauss moved to Grand Valley at Grand Junction, Colorado in 1880 (Hall 1891:152; Denver Republican 1/21/1913:2), but contemplated moving to New Mexico. Next, he wrote editorials for the Leadville Hearld-Democrat and later the Leadville Chronicle (Hall 1891:152)--the leading Republican newspaper. Leadville was too lawless, so after two years, in the spring of 1882, he moved to Denver.

Robert Gauss entered into a legal practice in Denver with an older lawyer at 379 ½ Larimer Street (Rocky Mountain News 5/7/1882:5), and then from his apartment in the Opera House (16th/NW corner Curtis [1883 Denver Directory]).

In 1884/85 Robert Gauss became the associate editor for the Denver Republican (Letter V Fawcett to E Fawcett 4/27/1882; 1886 Directory; Hall 1891:152; Denver Republican 1/20/1913:1). During one year of the Spanish-American War, he served as the managing editor, but he prefered writing editorals. The newspaper was located at 339 Lawrence (1881 Directory), but then moved to 1118 16th (at Tremont [1883-1914; building demolished 1981]). Under the ownership of Senator Nathaniel Hill this conservative newspaper was anti-labor and favored the corporate elites. Upon his death (1900), Crawford Hill, continued his father’s policies. Robert Gauss never missed a day of service while writing some 9000 editorials for the newspaper. To prepare for them, he read widely in science, drama, mathematics, classics, history, and sociology in Hebrew, German, Spanish and English. He was facinated with socialism (Denver Republican 1/20/1913:4). Rather than support Theodore Roosevelt’s candidacy for President, Robert Gauss planned to resign from the Denver Republican (Denver Republican 1/21/1913:7).

Robert Gauss returned to his parents home near Columbia, Missouri in mid-February 1894 to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary (Letter Henrietta Gauss to Lucy Fawcett 2/28/1894). At some point he began to preface his name with Colonel (Rocky Mountain News 1/20/1913:1). Later, Robert Gauss returned to Missouri to visit his widowed mother at Christmas (Denver Republican 1/20/1913:4).

Over the years, Robert Gauss roomed in many Denver hotels: Opera House (16th/NW corner Curtis [1883 Directory]), Symes Block (16th/SW corner of Champa [1886-1887 Directories]), 824 13th St (1890 Directory), The Drexel (433 17th/SE corner Glenarm [1893-1895+ Directories]), 311 16th (1902-03 Directories), 1752 Stout (1911 Directory), Belvedere Hotel (1904?-13, 15th/Glenarm Sts [Rocky Mountain News 1/20/1913:1). None of these building exist today in Denver. He apparently owned a farm near Denver.

Robert Gauss’ paper on his experiments at breeding drought resistant grains was read before the U.S. Congress. In 1896 he began experiments in dry farming at his home in the suburbs of Denver (Denver Times 9/30/1905:1,3). Robert Gauss began by planting Improved Fife wheat obtained from what is now Colorado State University at Fort Collins. He also experimented with sugar beets, wheat, barley, rye, potatoes, Hopi corn, field peas and alfalfa. He continued to improve upon his experimental dryland crops for over 30 years without any complete failures due to drought. He supported through his editorials the development of irrigation projects and water law. His successes led Senator Guggenheim to introduce a bill that created the Colorado Agricultural Experiment Station in about 1911/12. They planned to name it after Robert Gauss (Steinel 1926:267; Denver Republican 1/20/1913:1). Robert Gauss turned over his experimental data, wheat and rye seeds, and papers (including: Acclimation in Breeding Drought-Resistant Cereals) to Prof. R.C. Buffum of Worland, Wyoming, and earlier communicated his findings to Prof. A.E. Blount of Colorado State University in Fort Collins (Denver Republican 1/21/1913:7, 1/22/1913:4). On December 20, 1912 Robert Gauss wrote his final editorial for the Denver Republican about his experiments.

In 1911 Robert Gauss revisited his friends, including the city attorney (James W. Bocklin) and postmaster (Mr. Price) in Grand Junction for the first time since he left (by 1883 [Denver Republican 1/21/1913:2). He stayed for several days.

During the last three weeks of his life, Robert Gauss suffered attacks of la grippe which confined him to bed for a few days. He also suffered from heart disease during his last years, and like his father was going blind (Denver Republican 1/20/1913:1,4-5).

Robert Gauss died in Denver on Saturday night, January 19, 1913 (Gauss 1982). He died within a few hours of his brother, Charles Henry Gauss. Both died from heart disease. Robert Gauss was found by a negro porter, Edward Welch, who awoke Robert Gauss each morning at 7 a.m. (1899-1913).

A note beneath his pillow requested that his brain be removed, weighed, and photographed to compare to the weight (1492 gms) and photograph of his grandfather’s brain (Karl Frederick Gauss). Both were said to bear a close resemblance. His requests, first written in 1890, were executed by T.C. Henry, Prof. and Mrs. Edward F. Hermanns (--all three knew him since boyhood), and Mrs. E.L. Woodward. For 15 years (1897-1913) he resided in Woodward’s Belvedere Hotel. Drs. A.K. Worthington and Graham served as Robert Gauss’s physicians. Dean H. Martyn Hart read a simple Episcopalian service at 12:30 on December 21 at St. John’s Chapter House. Pallbearers were T.C. Henry, Prof. Edward F. Harmanns, Dr. A.K. Worthington, Arthur Chapman, Ralph Butler, and Lute Johnson. Other friends wrote tributes to him, including Rev. William O’Bryan, E.T. Gove (former state senator), John Hipp, Maurice M. Rathburn (Greeley Tribune), Thomas M. Hunter, John Brisben Walker, William Stapleton, Alivin T. Steinel, and Edward T. Yetter. Robert Gauss was honored by the Sons of Colorado, because on August 1, 1906 he established Colorado Day. After the service his body was taken to Riverside cemetery for cremation (Denver Republican 1/21/1913:7). His obituaries are published in Denver Republican (1/20/1913:1,4-5), Denver Times (9/30/1905), Rocky Mountain News (1/20/1913:1, 4) and Columbia University Missourian (1/21/1913:1-6).

McElhiney (1970) indicates that he was buried with his parents and siblings in the Oak Grove Cemetery at St. Charles, Missouri, however no marker exists because he was cremated in Denver. Other Gauss relatives (O.W. Gauss and his children) also choose cremation perhaps because they shared Robert Gauss’ fear of being buried alive (Denver Republican 1/20/1913:5).

From A History of the Fawcetts and Related Families in America by William Bloys Fawcett. Used by permission of Dr. Fawcett.

This book was first published in 1996 and some of the information is quite dated. If you find errors or want to add updates, contact me, and I will add notes to the page.

Copyright © 1996, 2007 by William Bloys Fawcett, Jr. All rights reserved. No copies may be made of this document through any electronic, photocopying or other means without permission of the author.

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GLBT History Month 2010
Published Thursday, 07-Oct-2010 in issue 1189
Annise Parker
Mayor of Houston
b. May 17, 1956
““The voters of Houston have opened the door to history. I know what this means to many of us who never thought we could achieve high office.””
In 2009, when Annise Parker was elected, Houston became the largest city in the nation with an openly gay mayor.
In 1997, Parker won a seat on the Houston City Council, making her Houston’s first out elected official. In 2003, Parker was elected City Controller. She served two additional terms before being elected mayor.
Catherine Opie
b. April 14, 1961
““Let’s push the boundaries a little bit here about what you guys think normal is.””
For over a decade, photographer Catherine Opie has used the power of her lens to create visibility for queer subcultures existing on society’s fringes. Her raw and honest photographs challenge viewers to reevaluate notions of sexuality and societal norms.
David Huebner
Ambassador to New Zealand
b. May 7, 1960
““I can imagine no higher honor and privilege than to serve my country.””
President Obama nominated Huebner as an ambassador on October 8, 2009. With his partner by his side, he was sworn in by Vice President Biden, who told the newly confirmed Huebner, ““You’ve lived the American dream. I can think of nobody better to represent our nation to the people of New Zealand and Samoa than you.”” He is the third openly gay ambassador in United States history.
David Sedaris
b. December 26, 1956
“A good short story would take me out of myself and then stuff me back in, outsized, now, and uneasy with the fit.”
David Sedaris is an award-winning, best-selling author whose short stories depict the life of a young gay man in 20th century America, the experience of an American living abroad and the comedy of family life.
E. Lynn Harris
b. June 20, 1955
d. July 23, 2009
““I want people to know they don’t have to live their lives in a permanent ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ existence. Truth is a powerful tool.””
E. Lynn Harris was one of the nation’s most popular authors. Considered a literary pioneer, Harris introduced millions of readers to characters rarely seen in literature –black gay men who were affluent, complex and sometimes troubled. With 10 consecutive New York Times Best Sellers, he was one of the most successful African-American novelists.
Eleanor Roosevelt
First Lady
b. October 11, 1884
d. November 7, 1962
““No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.””
Eleanor Roosevelt transformed the role of First Lady. She served as a diplomat and was a tireless champion of international human rights. While First Lady, Roosevelt developed an intimate relationship with Lorena Hickock, a journalist who covered the White House. This relationship lasted through Roosevelt’s lifetime.
Emanuel Xavier
b. May 3, 1971
““Being Latino and gay gives me much to write about. Anything that oppresses us as artists is always great fodder for art.””
Emanuel Xavier is a poet, author and editor. He is one of the most significant openly gay Latino spoken word artists of his generation. ““Americano”” (2002), a poetry collection, was Xavier’s first official published work, and advanced his prominence within the literary community of color.
Eric Fidelis Alva
b. April 1, 1971
““I joined the military because I wanted to serve. I was patriotic, idealistic; I was also gay.””
Eric Alva was the first American soldier wounded in the Iraq War. Retired Staff Sergeant Alva is a GLBT civil rights activist and a national spokesperson for the repeal of ““Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.”” He was the Iraq War’s first Purple Heart recipient.
George Eastman
b. July 12, 1854
d. March 14, 1932
““What we do during our working hours determines what we have; what we do in our leisure hours determines what we are.””
George Eastman is the father of modern photography and the inventor of motion picture film. He founded the Eastman Kodak Company and was a philanthropist to organizations involved in technology, medicine, music, and theatre.
George Washington Carver
b. January, 1864
d. January 5, 1943
““Where there is no vision, there is no hope.””
George Washington Carver was a groundbreaking agricultural scientist, known for discovering innovative uses for peanuts, sweet potatoes and clay. A black man born during the Civil War, Carver overcame racism to establish himself as a preeminent scientist and renowned academic.
Tom Ford
Fashion Designer/Filmmaker
b. August 27, 1961
““All I’ve done my entire life is fulfill my destiny.””
Tom Ford is a prominent creative entrepreneur whose accomplishments starting at a young age in the fashion world and later endeavors in the film industry have earned him worldwide fame and high-profile accolades.
Cynthia Nixon
b. April 9, 1966
““I never felt like there was an unconscious part of me that woke up or came out of the closet. I met this woman and I fell in love with her.””
Cynthia Nixon is a television, film and Broadway actress best known for her role as Miranda on ““Sex and the City.”” She is one of only 15 performers to receive a Tony, an Emmy, and a Grammy Award.
Jalal Al-din Rumi
Sufi Mystic
b. September 30, 1207
d. December 17, 1273
““Only from the heart can you touch the sky.””
Jalal Al-din Rumi was a poet, theologian and Sufi mystic. He founded the Order of the Whirling Dervishes, a branch of the Sufi tradition involving a whirling dance ritual to represent the revolving stages of life.
Jamie Nabozny
Youth Activist
b. October 14, 1975
““Kids are becoming a lot stronger, and with my case I hope they realize that they’re not alone.””
Jamie Nabozny was the first student to successfully sue a school district for its failure to protect a student from anti-gay harassment. His 1995 lawsuit helped pioneer the safe-school movement for GLBT students.
Jane Lynch
b. July 14, 1960
““As for being out in Hollywood - I never thought about it. I never hid who I was.””
Jane Lynch is an award-winning theatre, film and television actress. In 2010, she received a Golden Globe nomination and an Emmy nomination for her role on the hit television series ““Glee.””
Jóóhanna Sigur?_ardóóttir
Icelandic Prime Minister
b. October 4, 1942
““Egalitarian policies are the best way to unite and empower people.””
Johanna Sigur?_ardóóttir is the Prime Minister of Iceland. She is the nation’s first female prime minister and the world’s first openly GLBT national leader.
John A. Pérez
Speaker of California Assembly
b. September 28, 1969
““Yes I’m gay, and I’m a politician. It’s a descriptor. I don’t think it’s a definer.””
John A. Péérez is the openly gay speaker of the California Assembly. He is the first GLBT person of color to hold such a position and only the third out leader of a legislative body in United States history.
Kevin Jennings
b. May 8, 1963
““We know that students learn best in a school where they feel truly safe. I am here to make that happen for more kids.””
A monumental leader and crusader, Kevin Jennings has dedicated his career to ensuring safe schools for all students. In 1990, he founded the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN), the nation’s first organization’s combating discrimination against GLBT students.
Kiyoshi Kuromiya
Author/ AIDS Activist
b. May 9, 1943
d. May 10, 2000
““I really believe that activism is therapeutic.””
Kiyoshi Kuromiya was a Gay Pioneer and an early HIV/AIDS expert.
Kuromiya was born in a Japanese internment camp in rural Wyoming during World War II. He became active in the civil rights and anti-war movements as a student at the University of Pennsylvania.
Leslie Feinberg
b. September 1, 1949
“Gender is the poetry each of us makes out of the language we are taught.”
Leslie Feinberg is a leading transgender activist, speaker and writer. Feinberg is a national leader in the Workers World Party, and a managing editor of Workers World newspaper.
Mara Keisling
b. September 29, 1959
““What`s important is that transgender people are respected as members of the community, that they are safe from discrimination and violence and disrespect.””
Mara Keisling is a leading transgender activist. She is the executive director of the National Center for Transgender Equality, the largest transgender rights organization.
Matthew Mitcham
Olympic Athlete
b. March 2, 1988
““Being ‘out”” for me means being just as I am with nothing to be ashamed about and no reasons to hide.””
Australian diver Matthew Mitcham is one of the few openly gay Olympic athletes. At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, Mitcham won a Gold Medal after executing the highest-scoring dive in Olympic history.
Matthew Shepard
b. December 1, 1976
d. October 12, 1998
““Every American child deserves the strongest protections from some of the country’s most horrifying crimes.”” – Judy Shepard
As a gay college student, Matthew Shepard was the victim of a deadly hate crime. His murder brought national and international attention to the need for GLBT-inclusive hate crimes legislation.
Maurice Sendak
b. June 10, 1928
“Inside all of us is a Wild Thing.”
Hailed the Picasso of children’s literature, Maurice Sendak has inspired the imagination of readers young and old for more than 40 years. A prolific author and illustrator of children’s books, he has published over 100 works of fiction. Sendak has received numerous awards, including the prestigious Caldecott Medal, the National Book Award and the National Medal of Arts.
Mel White
Minister / Activist
b. July 26, 1940
““I am gay. I am proud. And God loves me without reservation.””
Mel White is an ordained minister who left his career as an adviser to prominent Christian evangelists when he came out during the mid-1990’s. White has dedicated his life to gaining acceptance for GLBT Christians.
Patsy Lynch
b. July 21, 1953
““If we don’t know our history we’re going to become forgotten.””
Patsy Lynch is a trailblazing photographer whose work documenting several decades of the GLBT civil rights struggle have provided visibility to the movement and inspired activists worldwide.
Rufus Wainwright
b. July 22, 1973
““It’s important for famous people to be an example for gay teens.””
Known for his unique style and daring artistic endeavors, Rufus Wainwright is one of the most accomplished singer/songwriters of his generation. He has produced six albums and is the recipient of two Juno Awards and five GLAAD Media Awards.
Sharon Farmer
White House Photographer
b. June 10, 1951
““Never turn down a chance to show what you can do.””
Sharon Farmer was a White House photographer during both terms of the Clinton presidency. She was the first woman and African American to direct the office charged with chronicling nearly every second – from the mundane to the monumental – of the nation’s highest office.
Sharon J. Lubinski
United States Marshal
b. July 11, 1952
““Hopefully my coming out will dispel any myths that you can’t be gay and in uniform.””
In 2010, Sharon Lubinski became the nation’s first openly gay U.S. Marshal. She is the first female to hold this post in Minnesota.
Sunil Babu Pant
Nepalese Politician
b. June 28, 1972
““People in general do not wish to discriminate against their fellow neighbors.””
Sunil Babu Pant is the first openly gay politician in Nepal. His 2008 election to the national legislature followed years of activism on behalf of the Nepalese GLBT community.
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
b. May 7, 1840
d. November 6, 1893
““Music’s triumphant power lies in the fact that it reveals to us beauties we find in no other sphere.””
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky is one of the most popular composers in history. His best-known works include the ballets ““Swan Lake,”” ““The Sleeping Beauty,”” and ““The Nutcracker.””

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Rudy Perkins: Time to ban cyber warfare

The Times reported that there was evidence that the Chinese hackers “using methods that some consultants have associated with the Chinese military in the past, breached the Times’s network.” Last summer, the Gazette and other media outlets reported that the United States, with the help of Israel, had secretly launched cyber attacks on Iran, at least as early as 2010, likely including the so-called “Stuxnet” computer worm. Iran’s national oil company and oil ministry were also reportedly the victims of cyber attacks last year, and the country has been hit by other cyber attacks, some of which Iran has blamed on the U.S., Britain and Israel.

Israel’s Prime Minister stated last fall that Israel was now subject to daily attempts at cyber attacks, some of which may have been Iranian cyber retaliation for Stuxnet. The Saudi Aramco oil company (once known as the Arabian American Oil Co.), the world’s largest oil producer, also suffered a significant cyber attack last year, which some believe may have been part of Iran’s retaliation for Stuxnet. Elsewhere, Russia has been accused of launching cyber attacks on both Georgia and Estonia.

In short, a number of governments, not known for their self-restraint, appear to be edging toward major combat and sabotage in cyberspace. A global treaty banning cyber warfare is long overdue.

The world now depends on computers and cyber connections for nearly every aspect of the global economy and daily life. From air-traffic control, to control systems for the electricity grid, hazardous chemical plants and nuclear power plants, to stock market trades and other daily business transactions, to everyone’s bank account balances and medical records, we depend on computer networks to protect our physical, economic and national security.

The cavalier view of too many governments seems to be that cyber warfare can be secretly targeted against other governments, without risk to the home population and without “collateral damage” to civilians. In today’s interconnected world, this view is, to put it bluntly, incredibly stupid.

At least one cyber weapon has already gotten out of control on the Web. The world learned about the secret Stuxnet cyber weapon used against Iran because that digital worm got loose on the Internet and showed up in Asian, European and American computers. This reveals one of many possible dangers of cyber warfare. Just like real viruses (which the world, including the U.S., banned for war in the 1975 Biological Weapons Convention), computer viruses and worms could get loose and spread around the world, with potentially catastrophic consequences.

We need a strong universal treaty prohibiting the use of cyberspace for war. It should carry stiff enforcement mechanisms, perhaps with automatically authorized sanctions, digital embargoes or other enforcement if a country violates the treaty.

A treaty will not in itself end cyberwarfare, no more than making murder illegal ends all murders. But it would be a start, putting governments everywhere on notice that this form of warfare crosses a line that makes it a war crime, justifying international condemnation and international sanction.

Similar treaties have been helpful in preventing nations from using poison gas, bio-weapons and nuclear weapons against their neighbors.

The world was wise enough to ban the development of biological weapons in 1975, knowing the danger that weaponized viruses and bacteria could replicate and spread beyond the battlefield, putting all of humanity in danger. In some ways cyber viruses could be more threatening, because unlike the human bloodstream, the human electronic bloodstream is shared worldwide, and a virus introduced at one location has the potential to spread very rapidly everywhere.

The daily life of all is now dependent on the life blood of electronic information flow, for better or worse. It’s time for citizens everywhere to demand that governments not use cyberspace for war.

Rudy Perkins lives in Amherst.

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