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African Express Airways is the second fully Kenyan designated airline to over 30 countries in four continents. The airline is largest and oldest privately owned in East Africa based at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi. African Express Airways is profitable, growing and short-haul airline which targets business and leisure travelers, and operates a daily departure from Nairobi. The airline has a fleet of aircrafts, and has been updating with Boeing's modern, environmentally friendly regional jets. WebsiteAlso flies to:
Kenya is a very accessible travel destination. From the US and Canada, there are ample airlines that provide flights with one stop-over. From within Europe, most flights are either direct or one-stop and this is also true for the Middle East. Most flights will land in Nairobi at NBO (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport). NBO is East Africa's busiest airport and there are many intra-Africa flights that pass through here. It is possible to fly direct from Tanznia, Uganda, South Africa, Zambia, Rwanda, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
East African tourist visa. If you will be visiting Uganda and/or Rwanda on your trip to Kenya, it is recommended that you purchase an East African tourist visa. This allows entry into all three countries.
Driving to Kenya from Uganda
There are regularly-scheduled buses from Kampala, Uganda to Nairobi that are around 10 to 14 hours in duration, depending on the level of the bus.
Shuttle bus to Kenya from Tanzania
There are regular buses from Nairobi to Arusha, which vary in price and comfort. The average duration is around six hours, which includes the border crossing. Here is an incomplete list of companies that offer bus service to and from Nairobi and Arusha. Your African Safari is not affiliated with any of these.
- Riverside Shuttle
- AA Shuttles
- Marangu Shuttles
- East Africa Shuttles
- Scandanavia Express
- Regional Luxury Shuttle
- Nairobi Arusha Shuttle
- Shuttle Express East Africa
For information on travel within Kenya
- Getting to Amboseli National Park
- Getting to Buffalo Springs National Reserve
- Getting to Laikipia Plateau
- Getting to Lake Nakuru National Park
- Getting to Masai Mara National Reserve
- Getting to Mount Kenya National Park
- Getting to Nairobi National Park
- Getting to Samburu National Reserve
- Getting to Tsavo National Park
The following airlines travel to Kenya
Germany's second largest airline, after Lufthansa. airberlin is one of Europe's leading airlines. Offering 150 destinations worldwide and award-winning service, airberlin is the first choice for more than 31,7 million travellers. WebsiteAlso flies to:
The flag carrier and largest airline of Canada. Air Canada is Canada's largest full-service airline and the largest provider of scheduled passenger services in the Canadian market, the Canada-U.S. transborder market and in the international market to and from Canada. Together with its Air Canada Express regional partners, Air Canada serves close to 35 million passengers annually and provides direct passenger service to more than 175 destinations on five continents. Air Canada is a founding member of Star Alliance™, the world's most comprehensive air transportation network. WebsiteAlso flies to:
The French flag carrier. Air France, stylized as AIRFRANCE, is the French flag carrier headquartered in Tremblay-en-France,. It is a subsidiary of the Air France-KLM Group and a founding member of the SkyTeam global airline alliance. As of 2013 Air France serves 36 destinations in France and operates worldwide scheduled passenger and cargo services to 168 destinations in 93 countries (including Overseas departments and territories of France. WebsiteAlso flies to:
Air India is the flag carrier airline of India owned by Air India Limited, a Government of India enterprise. 31 international and 59 domestic destinations over 4 continents. WebsiteAlso flies to:
Regional services within Kenya. At Airkenya safety and security are of paramount importance. As one of Africas leading aviation companies Airkenya aspires to reach new heights of service delivery. At Airkenya our diverse operations are looked into with eagle eyes. Our aircraft are thoroughly inspected by highly trained engineers to ensure our passengers enjoy consistently smooth safe flights. Our excellent maintenance facilities have been approved by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority and the Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority in accordance with international airworthiness safety standards. This together with our dedicated ground team has secured Airkenya an impressive track record for safety. WebsiteAlso flies to:
The flag carrier and national airline of Italy. Air travel, promoting economic, social and cultural exchange on a global scale, represents a strategic infrastructure for the movement of people and goods, as well as an industry that is crucial to developing tourism. Being responsible means giving value to the dignity of people at all times and, on a wider scale, to society, countries we operate in and the environment. More than 140 aircraft: Boeing B777 and Airbus A330 for long-haul flights Airbus A321, A320 and A319 for medium-haul flights Embraer E190 and E175 for regional flights WebsiteAlso flies to:
Auric Air Services Ltd" is Tanzania's preferred corporate and safari airline with a wide network of domestic scheduled services. From its bases at Mwanza Airport - Mwanza, Julius Nyerere International Airport - Dar-es-salaam and Arusha Airport, Auric Air provides scheduled flights to some of the most remote and otherwise inaccessible destinations within Tanzania. Auric Air now provides daily scheduled services to more than 30 destinations and handles approximately 8500 passengers every month. WebsiteAlso flies to:
Brussels Airlines, member of Lufthansa Group and a Star Alliance member, is the Belgian airline that offers the widest choice of flights to and from the capital of Europe, Brussels Airport. The company has more than 3,500 employees and 49 aircraft operating some 300 flights daily, connecting the Capital of Europe to over 90 European and African destinations, as well as two destinations in the USA (New York JFK and Washington D.C.). In addition to its 19 long haul destinations in Africa and the US, Brussels Airlines and its intercontinental partners also offer long-haul codeshare flights to the United Arab Emirates, China, Thailand, India, North America and Canada. We want to be the most personal airline, bringing people together and making travel a pleasure. WebsiteAlso flies to:
Chapman Freeborn is Africa's leading aircraft charter company, with a proven reputation for innovation, expertise and professionalism. Established in 1973, Chapman Freeborn has four decades of experience providing specialised group and VIP passenger charter solutions across the African continent and around the globe. Chapman Freeborn is renowned for arranging dedicated air charter transportation for VIP clients' unique safari itineraries, often assisting with movements to and from the most remote areas of the continent, always to an exacting standard. With more than 30 locations strategically located across 6 continents, the company's local - and global - coverage is truly unparalleled. WebsiteAlso flies to:
Coastal Aviation is an airline operating out of Dar es Salaam - charter flights. Coastal Aviation flying to some 100 strips located in some of the most isolated pockets of the East African Region. The scheduled Coastal network also connects visitors to Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda with the world-famous Serengeti, links the emerging tourism destinations of Mozambique with the Southern Tanzania parks of Selous and Ruaha, and unites the tropical island paradises of Pemba, Zanzibar, Mafia and Fanjove Private Iaslandwith the National Parks and towns of the mainland. Our state of the art fleet is composed of 20 aircraft and has been expertly-adapted to the African safari environment, without compromise to safety and comfort. WebsiteAlso flies to:
Condor Flugdienst Gmb is a German leisure airline based in Frankfurt. In 1955, Condor, the leisure airline of Thomas Cook AG, is founded on December 21 as "Deutsche Flugdienst GmbH" by four partners, Norddeutscher Lloyd (27.75%), Hamburg-Amerika-Linie (27.75%), Deutsche Lufthansa (26%) and Deutsche Bundesbahn (18.5%). The home airport is Frankfurt am Main. The fleet comprises three British-made, twin-engined Vickers Viking prop jobs, each with 36 seats. Since October 1, 2013, all the companies in the Thomas Cook Group have come together under a single symbol: the Sunny Heart. So the Sunny Heart appears on the tails of the aircraft of Thomas Cook Group Airlines to express their common identity. From October 2013 to summer 2014, the entire Condor longhaul fleet will gradually be fitted with a new cabin, with in-seat entertainment in all classes, and fully-automatic, comfortable reclining seats in the new Condor Business Class. WebsiteAlso flies to:
Major American airline, with its headquarters Atlanta, Georgia. What started as a humble, little aerial crop dusting operation called Huff Daland Dusters in 1924 has now grown into one of the world's largest global airlines, helping more than 160 million travelers get to the places they want to go to each year. Delta flies to more than 350 destinations on 6 continents, serving more than 160 million passengers each year. It's an important job, that's why we have 70,000 dedicated employees who are up to the task every day, on every flight. WebsiteAlso flies to:
Based in Kampala, operates scheduled and charter services across eastern and central Africa. Eagle Air is a Private Ltd Company specialising in the provision of Charter and Schedule Air services both within Uganda and around the East & Central Africa Region. Eagle Air was incorporated as an air operator in June 1994. WebsiteAlso flies to:
The flag carrier airline of Egypt, based at Cairo. EGYPTAIR is one of the world's pioneer airlines. Established in May of 1932, it became the seventh carrier in the world. Mission Create value for our customers, employees, owners & stakeholders. Vision Deliver competitive customer service with true Egyptian spirit. WebsiteAlso flies to:
One of two flag carriers of the United Arab Emirates along with Etihad Airways and is based in Dubai. A fast-growing international airline with one of the youngest fleets in the sky and more than 400 awards for excellence worldwide. Today, Emirates airline connects over 145 cities to Dubai and to each other, facilitating trade and tourism flows across six continents; while dnata provides ground handling, catering, cargo and travel services not only in Dubai, but across 90 cities, in 38 countries on five continents. WebsiteAlso flies to:
The second largest airline of the United Arab Emirates. Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has in just ten years established itself as the world's leading airline. "Etihad" is the Arabic word for "union". Etihad Airways was established by Royal (Amiri) Decree in July 2003. It commenced operations in November 2003 and has developed into one of the fastest growing airlines in the history of commercial aviation. WebsiteAlso flies to:
Low-cost airline operating domestic services in Kenya. Fly540 is East Africa's premier low cost airline offering low fares on scheduled flights all year round to destinations within Kenya, South Sudan and Zanzibar. Headquartered in Nairobi and operating from Jomo Kenyatta International and Wilson Airports, Fly540 Kenya flies to Eldoret, Kisumu, Lamu, Lodwar, Malindi, Mombasa and across the border to Juba and Zanzibar. We believe that our passengers should not only enjoy affordable, safe and comfortable air travel, but also consistent and excellent customer service. WebsiteAlso flies to:
The flag carrier of Kenya. Kenya Airways was established in February 1977 following the breakup of the East African Community and subsequent disbanding of the jointly-owned East African Airways. KQ now flies to over 60 destinations around the world with over 40 being in Africa. The network expands to many more destinations with partnerships from Codeshare partners. Our Vision is to consistently be a Safe & Profitable Airline that Guarantees World Class Service. WebsiteAlso flies to:
The flag carrier airline of the Netherlands. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines was founded on 7 October, 1919 to serve the Netherlands and its colonies. KLM is today the oldest airline still operating under its original name. KLM has been part of the AIR FRANCE KLM group since the merger in 2004. KLM is the core of the KLM Group, which further includes the wholly-owned subsidiaries KLM Cityhopper, transavia.com and Martinair. WebsiteAlso flies to:
Korean Air Lines Co., Ltd., operating as Korean Air, is the flag carrier airline of South Korea. Leading global carrier, a founding member of Skyteam, operates more than 400 flights per day to 127 cities in 45 countries. WebsiteAlso flies to:
Low-cost services in South Africa and to neighbouring countries. kulula.com is a fun loving and professional airline based in South Africa. Passengers can be assured that every safety precaution is taken before every flight. Passengers can book cheap flights to domestic destinations and more. We also offer affordable hotel accommodation and car hire, making travelling in South Africa easier than it's ever been. WebsiteAlso flies to:
National air carrier of Mozambique. The LAM mission is air transportation of passengers, cargo and mail in the domestic, regional and international markets, of regular and non-regular nature, with maximum safety, comfort and quality to satisfy our customers. Our goal is to make your travel as enjoyable, comfortable and safe as possible. We have been working to accomplish this objective. LAM uses a fleet of Boeing, Bombardier and Embraer aircraft. WebsiteAlso flies to:
The flag carrier of Germany. The Lufthansa Group is a global aviation group with a total of around 540 subsidiaries and equity investments, which in the financial year 2014 were organised into five operating segments: Passenger Airline Group, Logistics, MRO, Catering and, up to the end of 2014, IT Services. All the segments occupy a leading position in their respective markets. WebsiteAlso flies to:
Mombasa Air Safari is a Kenya coast scheduled airline. MOMBASA AIR SAFARI has been based at Mombasa's Moi International Airport since 1974. Our offices at Mombasa and Diani Beach Ukunda Airport are open during normal business hours. Our agent in Malindi Southern Sky Safaris have offices in the centre of Malindi. Our fleet consists of five aircraft with a seat capacity exceeding 100 seats. We have our own maintenance capability based at Moi International Airport Mombasa. WebsiteAlso flies to:
Precision Air is a public listed Tanzanian airline, which is a leader in providing scheduled flight services to over 10 destinations within and outside Tanzania from its main hub Dar es Salaam. The company operates on the principle that quick, comfortable and reliable service is the best way to serve its customers. Through its customer-focused approach, many have become part of the Precision Air family. Tanzania, situated on the eastern part of the continent of Africa just south of the equator, is a vast country endowed with varied natural splendor. Precision Air started with its headquarters in Arusha - the midpoint between the Cape and Cairo, which is the entry point to many of Tanzania's world-renowned landmarks and national parks. The headquarters of Precision Air are now Dar es Salaam, the business complex of the country, which is home to a vast size of traffic travelling within and outside Tanzania. WebsiteAlso flies to:
Qantas Airways Limited is the flag carrier airline of Australia. Founded in the Queensland outback in 1920, Qantas has grown to be Australia's largest domestic and international airline. Registered originally as the Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services Limited (QANTAS), Qantas is widely regarded as the world's leading long distance airline and one of the strongest brands in Australia. We employ over 30,000 people with approximately 93 per cent of them based within Australia. WebsiteAlso flies to:
RwandAir is the flag carrier airline of Rwanda. Operating from Kigali as our hub, the airline boasts of a young fleet of two Boeing 737-800NG, two Boeing 737-700NG, two CRJ900NG and a Dash8-200 and has chosen to provide a memorable travel experience to every single passenger on our routes. Later this year we will take delivery of a brand new Bombardier Q-400NextGen. We serve most East African Community capital cities as well Johannesburg and Dubai with daily flights. Recently, we introduced Flights to Lagos in Nigeria, Accra in Ghana, Juba in South Sudan and intend to expand to Doula in Cameroon. Our Current destinations include Nairobi, Entebbe, Mombasa, Bujumbura, Dar es Salaam, Kilimanjaro, Johannesburg, Brazzaville, Dubai, Lagos, Accra and Juba . We have code share agreements with SN Brussels on the Kigali-Brussels Sector and Ethopian Airlines on the Kigali-Addis Ababa Sector. WebsiteAlso flies to:
Premier safari airline and charter. Safarilink is Kenya's premier safari airline with a network of connecting domestic scheduled services to all the best safari destinations within Kenya and across the border into northern Tanzania. From it's base at Wilson Airport, Nairobi SafariLink provides daily scheduled flights to Masai Mara, Amboseli, Tsavo West, Naivasha, Nanyuki, Lewa Downs, Samburu, Lamu, Kilimanjaro, Loisaba, Migori and Diani Beach. Additionally it can also provide private charter flights if a client's particular requirement as regards destination or timing cannot be met by the scheduled services. WebsiteAlso flies to:
The flag carrier airline of Saudi Arabia, based in Jeddah. Since 1988, SAUDIA GS (Saudi Arabian Airlines-Ground Services) has been providing range of ground handling services for Saudi Arabia Airlines, local carriers, and foreign carriers, hajj and Umra flights, and Royal and VIP flights. Our service professionals handle over 150,000 flights annually in 26 international, regional, and domestic airports. WebsiteAlso flies to:
National airline of South Africa. At South African Airways we are the proud national airline of South Africa. We offer great value flights to and from South Africa as well as within our beautiful country. We are committed to the highest standards in everything we do and aim to deliver a world-class experience on every flight. Plan and book your flights with us and experience why we are one of the leading airlines in Africa. WebsiteAlso flies to:
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) is the national airline of Switzerland. It serves 106 destinations in 49 countries all over the world from Zurich, Basel and Geneva. With a fleet of 95 aircraft, SWISS transports in the region of 16 million passengers every year. Swiss WorldCargo offers a comprehensive airport-to-airport service for high-quality goods and intensive-care freight to some 120 destinations in more than 80 countries. WebsiteAlso flies to:
The national flag carrier airline of Turkey. Turkish Airlines, one of the most preferred leading European air carrier with global network coverage thanks to its strict compliance with flight safety, reliability, product line, service quality and competitiveness while maintaining its identity as the flag carrier of Turkey. WebsiteAlso flies to:
373 Destinations (airports served) 233 Domestic destinations (airports served) 140 International destinations (airports served) 60 Countries Served 5,055 Daily Departures 138 Million passengers in 2014 WebsiteAlso flies to:
US Airways is a major U.S. airline owned by American Airlines Group. It operates an extensive international and domestic network, with 193 destinations in 24 countries in North America, South America, Europe, and the Middle East. WebsiteAlso flies to:


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Syllabus for FIN-334
International Finance studies the monetary and economic environments as affected by exchange rates and foreign investment on multinational enterprise. Students will examine capital flows, trade deficits, and international investments to determine their effects on international trade. Students will also evaluate futures and options in currency swaps for their effects on purchasing power parity, the international marketplace, and multinational business enterprise.
After completing this course, you should be able to:
CO1 Discuss issues related to financial goals and corporate governance.
CO2 Describe the role of the international monetary system and the balance of payments.
CO3 Characterize the mechanics of the foreign exchange market.
CO4 Identify foreign transaction and operational exposure.
CO5 Examine the role of international portfolio investors.
CO6 Prepare a global equity strategy.
CO7 Analyze risks associated with international investment.
CO8 Synthesize working capital management with international trade and finance.
CO9 Differentiate between publicly financed and privately held corporations in terms of managerial
decisions and finance opportunities.
You will need the following materials to do the work of the course. The required textbook is available from the University's textbook supplier, MBS Direct.
International Finance is a three-credit, online course consisting of six modules. Modules include topics, learning objectives, study materials, and activities. Module titles are listed below.
Course objectives covered in this module: CO1, CO2, CO3, CO7
Course objectives covered in this module: CO1, CO3, CO4, CO9
Course objectives covered in this module: CO2, CO3, CO6, CO7
Course objectives covered in this module: CO3, CO4, CO6, CO7, CO8
Course objectives covered in this module: CO3, CO5, CO6, CO8
Course objectives covered in this module: CO1, CO3, CO6, CO7
For your formal work in the course, you are required to participate in online discussion forums, complete written assignments, take a proctored online midterm examination, and complete a final project. See below for more details.
Consult the Course Calendar for assignment due dates.
One or more of your course activities may utilize a tool designed to promote original work and evaluate your submissions for plagiarism. More information about this tool is available in this document.
You are required to participate in twelve graded discussion forums as well as an ungraded Introductions Forum. The online discussions are on a variety of topics associated with the module learning objectives.
Located within the Evaluation Rubrics section of the course website is the Online Discussion Rubric used to aid in the grading of all online discussions.
You are required to complete six written assignments. The written assignments are on a variety of topics associated with the module objectives. In all assignments, you should make reference to readings and other sources of information as appropriate, and document these references in proper APA format.
Exam Study Guide(s)
For a list of key concepts that may appear on your exam(s), refer to the study guide(s) available in the Examinations section of the course Web site.
You are required to take a proctored, online midterm examination. The midterm is a closed-book exam. It is two hours long and covers material from Modules 1, 2, and 3. It consists of short essays and problems.
For the midterm, you are required to use the University's Online Proctor Service (OPS). Please refer to the Examinations and Proctors section of the Online Student Handbook (see General Information area of the course website) for further information about scheduling and taking online exams and for all exam policies and procedures. You are strongly advised to schedule your exam within the first week of the semester.
Online exams are administered through the course website. Consult the Course Calendar for the official dates of exam weeks.
Note: Scientific, graphing or financial calculator allowed (no phones or tablets); scratch paper allowed
You are on your honor not to cheat during an exam. Cheating means:
If there is evidence that you have cheated or plagiarized in an exam, the exam will be declared invalid, and you will fail the course.
Your final project is a paper, worth 20 percent of your course grade, on the subject of international finance. The paper will involve application of course concepts as you choose a product and a country to market it in and demonstrate your understanding of course concepts through your paper.
For more detailed information about the final project, go to the Final Project area of the course website.
Your grade in the course will be determined as follows:
All activities will receive a numerical grade of 0–100. You will receive a score of 0 for any work not submitted. Your final grade in the course will be a letter grade. Letter grade equivalents for numerical grades are as follows:
Below 60
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ALBANY, Ga. — Beverly King on Briercliff Lane received a phone call from a stranger recently. She said the man, who spoke with a heavy Indian accent, informed her of a virus infection in her computer but he was ready to fix the problem.
"He told me his name was John Anderson and that he worked for Microsoft," King said. "I didn't believe that for a minute, but he was very insistent and almost demanded that I turn on my computer so I could see what he was saying. He got upset when I wouldn't do it."King said it obvious to her the whole thing was a scam. She knew already that Microsoft "never makes cold calls about computers." She was right. Microsoft states repeatedly and in many separate sources that they never call people about their computers.
Other Albany residents have reported receiving similar calls.
Almost certainly, King was the intended victim of an international "boiler room" scam originating in India. According to consumer information issued by the Federal Trade Commission, tens of thousands of people have been convinced to pay for needless "fixes" for malware or virus infections.
This is how it works, says the FTC: Organized scammers scan English-speaking phone books for likely victims. After getting their prospects to the phone, the scammers first claim they've detected malware on the prospects' computers.
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Promoting water governance capacity across boundaries lies at the core of the IUCN BRIDGE -Building River Dialogue and Governance- project. A training workshop on water governance learning took place in Lima, Peru from 13 to 15 April for BRIDGE coordinators from Asia, Central and South America.
The main goal of the training workshop was to provide participants with the necessary tools and skills in applying good water governance, and the ability to share this knowledge with BRIDGE project partners and beneficiaries in the regions.
"The workshop was a vital first step in launching a set of new and innovative learning tools on transboundary water governance that BRIDGE will pilot, and that we hope will reach all interested users in the years to come, wherever they are," said Mark Smith, Director Global Water Programme.
Learning on water governance included skills on building consensus, how to avoid conflict and encourage cooperation, tips and tools on negotiating water agreements, and the international legal frameworks available to support the process of transboundary water governance.
The governance concepts and practices learned will lead to fostering change on the ground, encouraging reform and improving institutional and political frameworks for managing shared water resources.
Workshop participants experienced innovative learning techniques, such as the application of fictitious scenarios and role playing for negotiating water issues. The workshop made use of interactive video presentations, allowing the participants to learn from online tutorials with dynamic features. Constructive dialogue and feedback was gathered on the learning components and information relevant to regional contexts.
BRIDGE is a project financed by the Water Initiatives Division of the Swiss Agency for Development Cooperation (SDC), aiming to build water governance capacities through learning, demonstration, leadership, and consensus-building, in particular in transboundary river basins. It is being implemented in 9 transboundary river basins, including:
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Is it just me or is that not just fantastic?
Is this the geekiest genealogy post in the world?
Is it just me or is that not just fantastic?
8 comments:
- Daphne Garrison said...
Awesome... from a computer science major (currently a web programmer) and an amateur genealogist... so I TOTALLY understood everything you just said. :-)
- 8 March 2010 at 20:07
- My Scots Ancestors said...
Thanks Daphne - glad it's not just me!
- 8 March 2010 at 20:50
- GrannyPam said...
Holy cow! That is absolutely amazing. I live in a family of engineers who would probably not be amazed, but little words and feelings me is amazed. Too bad the numbers would get way too long, the binary system would be very useful.
- 9 March 2010 at 10:57
- T.K. said...
Geeky indeed, but how cool!
- 9 March 2010 at 13:24
- Kathy said...
Great finding! I am a computer programmer but I must not be geeky enough 'cause I never would have thought of this!
- 3 May 2010 at 02:08
- Tom said...
Strange, this word "geek". Is it a compliment or an insult? Is it what we used to call a "boffin"? Being in my late 70s I can remember when we used to admire technical competence, as do the Chinese as they overtake us all on the financial and industrial fronts...
Back to binaries - I use a five digit binary code in my family history software The Master Genealogist (TMG) to code which family line a person belongs to, as I am researching the five ancestral lines of my grand children. So 01 (binary 00001) is one line, 02 (binary 00010) the next, then 04 (binary 00100) the next, 08 (binary 01000) and 16 (binary 10000). 03 (binary 00011) is a member of both 01 and 02 lines. Numbers between 02, 04, 08 and 16 and above 16 would also be members of more than one line - a rare occurrence...
I also find binary useful to make starting ancestors sort correctly in a series of descendancy reports of one focus person. 0 is male ancestor, 1 is female and the binary goes into the Reference field in TMG.
Hope this helps
- 14 February 2011 at 15:05
How do you number younger generation? The children, g children etc of No. 1?
- 9 January 2013 at 00:38
- Rachel R. said...
It is cool! That's one of the beauties of the Ahnentafel system - the mathematical relationships. But you don't have to convert it to binary to be able to see the relationships.
For instance, to find the father of any individual in the list, double his number. (Double plus one is his mother.)
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The Ronald Reagan Minuteman Missile State Historic Site actually consists of two sites telling the story of the Cold War years in North Dakota. They are the Oscar-Zero Missile Alert Facility and the November-33 Launch Facility. They are the last remnants of the 321st Missile Wing, a cluster of intercontinental ballistic missile launch sites that were spread over a 6,500-square-mile area around the Grand Forks Air Force Base. The Oscar Zero Launch Control Center and the November-33 Missile Facilty played an integral part in the Cold War in North Dakota and the world. This site is the last launch control center intact with the top-side of November 33 missile facility left intact.
Visitors to Oscar-Zero will be given a guided tour of topside facilities and will learn how the facility managers, security forces, maintenance teams, and cooks lived their daily lives at the MAF. Guests may also choose to be guided down the elevator shaft to the underground Launch Control Equipment Building and Launch Control Center, where they will see firsthand the front lines of the United States' strategy of nuclear deterrence. They will be able to step behind the concrete blast door and witness the equipment that could have been used by the missile crews to launch nuclear missiles. At November-33 visitors will see the topside of a launch facility, including the massive launch closure door which once protected a missile, an imposing security fence, the electronic security system, and the ventilation systems that served the underground equipment buildings. The topside appears exactly as it did during its existence as an active launch facility.
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Following our journey to West Malaysia (Peninsular Malaysia), we visited the east-malaysian states of Sarawak and Sabah - both being part of Borneo.
We flew from Kuala Lumpur to Kuching (Sarawak) and stayed at the Damai Beach Resort, just a few kilometers north of the capital Kuching (640.000 inhabitants). The luxurious comfort of these bungalows directly on the beach left nothing to be desired. For exploring the countryside we rented a car.
Sarawak is situated in northwestern Borneo and covers an area of 124.500 qkm. The total population is about 2,5 millions. Almost 90% of the primary rain forests have already been destroyed. In the state's centre there is a mountain range, with the highest peak being Gunung Mulu (2371 m). Swampy wet land covers large parts along the coasts.
We prospected areas in northwestern Sarawak in the surroundings of Kuching and Batu Niah National Park in eastern Sarawak, just a few kilometers south of the seaport Miri. The highest mountains in the region of Kuching are Mount Serapi and Mount Santubong, both approximately 900 m. In both regions the climate is humid and tropical, with temperatures ranging from 28-34 °C. There is a dry period between May and September with reduced rainfall, while temperatures raise siginficantly.
Damai Peninsular
Along the street, which leads from Kuching to the Damai Peninsular, we could find the following species near the foot of Mount Santubong (800 m):
Lonchodes jejunus (Brunner v. Wattenwyl, 1907), Mnesilochus portentosus (Brunner v. Wattenwyl, 1907), Stheneboea tuberculata (Kirby, 1896), Dinophasma guttigerum (Westwood, 1859), a male of Syringodes rubicundus (de Haan, 1842) and two different Lopaphus species.
An interesting discovery was a good number of Hoploclonia gecko (Westwood, 1859) at different stages of developement alongside one of the hotel's "plank walks" just a few meters away from Damai beach. The habitat was characteristic for being dry, with sandy soil and constant winds. Specimens was found only in the herb layer of the costal forest.
Mount Serapi
Mount Serpai (ca. 900 m) is situated a few kilometers west of Kuching and easy to reach via the Matang Road. This particular mountain is well-known for it's remarkably rich fauna nad flora and has hence become a National Park meanwhile. A steep road leads up to the Telekom Station at the peak.
The grassy patches on both siides of this street were so densely covered with the green form of Epidares nolimetangere (de Haan, 1842) at all different stages of developement, that it was almost impossible to cross them without stepping on some of them.
During only one night we found several adult specimens of the following species in the rich vegetation alongside the street:
Lonchodes everetti (Kirby, 1896), Lonchodes amaurops (Westwood, 1859), Orthonecroscia pulcherrima (Kirby, 1904), Dares validispinus (Stål, 1875), Haaniella grayii (Westwood, 1859), Dinophasma guttigerum (Westwood 1859), Acacus vulgaris (Bragg, 2009), Acacus braggi (Hennemann & Conle 2003), Phobaeticus kirbyi (Brunner v. Wattenwyl, 1907), Parorthomeria alexis (Westwood, 1859), as well as different species of Necroscia and Lopaphus.
At an altitude of about 700 m we discovered several adult pairs of the beautiful Dajaca monilicornis (Redtenbacher, 1906) on an approximately 10 m tall solitary Tristania-tree (Myrtaceae), which had its foliage all over with sign of heavy feeding. While driving back to our hotel, we could find some females of Prebistus peleus (Gray, 1835) on small Leea indica trees (Leeaceae) alongthe Matang Road.
Niah National Park
One of the highlights of our Sarawak trip was the visit of Batu Niah National Park and the famous Niah caves, which are amongst the biggest caves in the world. This very humid biotope has an exeptionally rich biodiversity and high population density. Therefore, with an experienced eye, one can even spot phamids during the day easily. Thanks to the "plank walks", one can explore the whole park comfortably.
Many different species are known from this area, of which we observed the following:
Lonchodes jejunus (Brunner v. Wattenwyl, 1907), Hermagoras hosei hosei (Kirby, 1896), Asceles margaritatus (Redtenbacher, 1908), Asceles larunda (Westwood, 1859), Diardia signata Redtebacher 1908, Diardia relicta Redtenbacher 1908, Orthonecroscia violascens (Redtenbacher, 1908), Dares validispinus (Stal, 1875) and Dares ulula (Westwood, 1859). Moreover, we found a female of a large as yet undescribed Prosentoria-species, as well as several adult couples of the giant stick-insect Phobaeticus kirbyi Brunner v. Wattenwyl, 1907. Females of this species, which is nowhere else in Borneo such abundant as in Batu Niah, can reach body lengths of over 30 cm! Also Haaniella echinata (Redtenbacher, 1908) was rather numerously encountered at different stages of devlopement, including adult mating couples.
Some of the species collected on this expedition were studied and described in the following publication:
HENNEMANN, F. H. & CONLE, O. V. (2003): Notes on rarely known Phasmatodea from Sarawak with the description of two new species and studies on the genus Gargantuoidea Redtenbacher, 1908 (Orthoptera: Phasmatodea). Mitteilungen der Münchner Entomologischen Gesellschaft, 93: 11-24.


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When Tim and I got engaged in Aruba in July 2009 (at Madame Jeanette's), we quickly decided that we would get married in Aruba. We have come to love the island for many reasons.
I had always wanted to go on a family vacation (as adults) ever since I went to Disney World with the family when I was about 13 years old. It was always difficult as everyone always had an excuse for one reason or another. When we announced that we would be getting married in Aruba, my siblings and parents were all in. Tim and I decided that is would be less of a hassle to have just family and not hurt anyone's feelings. .
When starting to plan, we decided that even though it was a small group, it was important to use a planner to help coordinate everything. That is when I joined the forum. The forum has been such a wonderful place to obtain information and is so helpful.
Our first decision to make was where to stay. Tim and I had previously stayed at the Bucuti twice in the past and love it there but because I had three younger nephews and a niece attending we had to find another location as the Bucuti is not "kid friendly." It was important for us to remain on Eagle Beach because we love that is less crowded and is absolutely beautiful. We also did not want to do all inclusive in Aruba because there are too many wonderful restaurants and the island is safe so you do not feel that you have to stay on the properties. After some research, we opted to stay at The Amsterdam Manor Resort. They gave us a great rate for the "wedding party" and it was in a perfect location. This is further down on Eagle Beach from The Bucuti towards the high rise. It is located next the La Cabana and has two gorgeous divi trees in the front, which is great for pictures.
The hotel was awesome. We arrived to the hotel not knowing anything about it. I had read a lot of comments about the beds being hard and uncomfortable but I found them to be fine. We stayed in a superior suite. All the rooms have a kitchen equipped with toasters, blender, glasses, plates, etc. Our room was cleaned early every day. At the Bucuti, we would sometimes have to call them at 4 pm and ask that our room be cleaned. The hotel staff was wonderful and friendly! In the end, we decided that when we return to Aruba we will stay at the Amsterdam again.
The upper deck bar at the hotel was not open during our stay. When I asked why, I was told it was because the hotel was not full. The hotel was in fact full, so I am not sure what the reason real was. We were making our own cocktails and sitting up there in the evenings. The seating was comfortable and the view was lovely. Hopefully, it will be open during our next visit. We made great use of the handy ice machine they have on premise. In addition, the hotel has washing machines and dryer. I will definitely pack even lighter knowing that they have laundry facilities.
After looking at the wedding packages and menu options offered through the hotel, we quickly decided that we would not go this route. We are both in the food business and are very picky and not fans of buffets so we decided that our "wedding dinner" would be at restaurant. We could have picked a set menu at the restaurant as well but decided it would be best to let everyone choose what they wanted off the regular menu with no restrictions. We could have had the dinner at Passions, however, we figured since we were all staying there we could have dinner there any night during our stay. Some of our guests did have dinner there on their last night and enjoyed it very much. Unfortunately, we ran out of time and did not make it to dinner at Passions during this trip.
Through the forum, I found Edwina Werelman of E2 Events. She coordinated everything for us. We had a conference call with her in the very beginning stages and felt comfortable enough that we decided to use her services. Much of our communication was done through emails. At times, the response time was slow but I eventually got any answers I was seeking. Edwina will let you know what you need to send to her for documentation and will get it all filed in Aruba. She will coordinate photography, hair, transportation and anything else that you need. She is very accommodating and if there are particular colors that you want and she does not have, she will do her best to get exactly what you want.
Tim and I arrived in Aruba on a Friday and our guests were arriving on Sunday. That gave us a day to run around to purchase our wedding bands (Kay's Jewelers….awesome) and get additional items for our welcome bags. We had Bully pick us up early Saturday morning and he took us to Bright bakery where we purchased some local cookies and candy for our bags. He also took us to Lings to pick up some necessities. This is also where i purchased some Aruba Aloe to put in the welcome bags.
When we arrived back to the hotel after leaving Bully, we met Edwina for a "meet and greet" at the hotel. It was a pleasure to meet her and she does have a lovely young intern from Germany working with her now. We reviewed everything from transportation, location, hair and makeup, documents and photography. It was here we reviewed the final details of the big day settled our contract.
We had originally booked Angela Muzenhofer as our wedding photographer. Due to personal reasons, she was unable to take our photos. We were referred to Diane Keijzer. We are happy that with Diane and her work. I will get some pictures posted for you to see soon. She was absolutely wonderful.
Wedding day……
Edwina picked us up at the hotel and took us to the Civil House, where we met our photographer. We took several pictures before the ceremony. We had just our witnesses attend the civil ceremony and chose to have our ring ceremony done during the beach ceremony with everyone in attendance. Diane took some amazing pictures and then took us to the divi trees in from of the Amsterdam Manor. These are some of my favorites.
As coordinated by Edwina, my flowers and the hairstylist promptly arrive at the hotel by 2 pm. My flowers were simple but beautifully done just as I wanted.
My hair and makeup were done by Jennifer Croes-Veeris, also known as Jennive and her assistant, Alan. My hair and makeup came out beautiful. I was unsure of what I wanted to do with my hair. Jennive started with one style and was not happy with the way it was turning out so she started all over. I had picked a few flowers off a tree at the hotel that I thought she may be able to use in my hair. She told me they were called milk flowers. She asked my niece to go get some more. Jennive's web site is wwww.jennive.webs.com. I was so pleased with how everyone looked and loved that they came to the hotel and we did not have to go to a salon.
Diane arrived to the hotel at 4 pm and started to take pictures of us getting ready and then left to go to the beach where the ceremony was held.
The transportation arrived and took everyone to the beach. My parents stayed with me and we went down shortly after with Edwina. Everything was perfect. Reverend Alexander Adoptie performed our ceremony. It was beautiful. It seems like such a blur now so I am hoping Edwina will be able to get me a copy of it.
We were so happy to see that Bully came to the beach ceremony! Bully was so wonderful to us and my family. I can't say enough good things about Bully. Thanks Bully!
After the ceremony, we all went to Marandi restaurant and had more pictures taken. Once this was done, we had an incredible meal. The setting was perfect. We fell in love with this restaurant last year and that is why we decided to have our dinner there after our ceremony.
We could not be happier with our choice to have a destination wedding in Aruba. We loved every aspect of it. We met with Diane the night before we left to come back home and she had a beautiful album put together for us. In addition she gave us three discs so we can print out additional pictures.
I apologize for such a lengthy review but wanted to make sure I tried to cover everything, which will hopefully help any of you along in the process of planning your dream wedding.


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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – The Penn State Football program remains at the head of the class on the Capital One Division I Academic All-America Team as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).
Senior defensive end Pete Massaro (Newtown Square) and junior guard John Urschel (Williamsville, N.Y.) earned 2012 first-team Capital One Academic All-America honors, becoming the Nittany Lions' 50th and 51st all-time football honorees.
Penn State and Notre Dame were the only Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) or Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) institutions with two first-team Academic All-America honorees.
The Nittany Lions' all-time total of 51 Academic All-America football honorees ranks third nationally among the 120 FBS institutions. The Nittany Lions' 178 all-time Academic All-Americans for all sports also is third-highest among all NCAA Division I institutions.
Penn State has led, or been tied for first, in first-team Academic All-America selections among FBS institutions in four of the past five years. The Nittany Lions' 17 Academic All-Americans® over the past seven seasons (15 first-team) leads the nation. The Penn State football team has had a least one first-team Academic All-American in nine of the past 11 seasons with 17 overall selections.
Massaro also was a 2010 first-team Capital One/CoSIDA Academic All-American and becomes the 10th Nittany Lion to earn first team Academic All-America honors twice. He joins a distinctive list that includes John Runnells (1965-66), Harry Hamilton (1982-83), Lance Hamilton (1984-85), Jeff Hartings (1994-95), Paul Posluszny (2005-06), Gerald Cadogan (2007-08), Josh Hull (2008-09), Andrew Pitz (2008-09) and Stefen Wisniewski, the Nittany Lions' only three-time Academic All-American (2008-10).
Massaro graduated in December 2011 with a superlative 3.85 grade point average in finance and is on schedule to earn a second degree, in economics, later this month. The former Marple Newtown High School standout missed the 2011 season with a serious knee injury and was not eligible to be nominated for Capital One/CoSIDA Academic All-America consideration last year. A two-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree, Massaro made eight tackles, with one tackle for loss, and 0.5 sacks in nine games missing three contests due to injury.
"It's an awesome feeling," stated Massaro on his second Academic All-America selection. "I actually had this date circled on my calendar. This is one of the things you work for when you are a college student-athlete. It's a fantastic feeling."
Urschel earns his first Capital One/CoSIDA Academic All-America selection to go with two Academic All-District accolades. A starter in all 12 games this season for Bill O'Brien, the Big Ten-Dave McClain Coach of the Year, Urschel graduated in three years with a 4.0 grade-point average in mathematics and is on schedule to earn a master's degree in math in May.
A 2012 first-team All-Big Ten selection by the coaches, the former Canisius High School standout served as the student marshal for the Penn State math graduates at the Spring 2012 Commencement. A three-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree, Urschel helped Penn State lead the Big Ten in total offense (437 ypg) in conference games and rank second in scoring offense (32.6 ppg) and second in pass offense (283.1 ypg) against Big Ten foes this season, while producing a 1,000-yard rusher for the eighth consecutive season.
A mathematics research student, Urschel recently had his first paper accepted for publication. Titled the "Instabilities in the Sun-Jupiter-Asteroid Three Body Problem," Urschel's paper has been accepted to the journal, Celestial Mechanics and Dynamical Astronomy.
"This is a great honor, and I'm very glad I'm able to represent Penn State," Urschel said. "I am very thankful for the professors, advisers and coaches who have helped me be able to succeed in the classroom and on the football field."
Massaro and Urschel were joined on the 2012 CoSIDA Academic All-District Team by teammates Brad Bars (Nashville, Tenn.) and Ben Kline (Seven Valleys). Penn State's four Capital One/CoSIDA Academic All-District honorees were tied for the most among all FBS institutions with Duke, Nebraska and Northern Illinois.
In October, NCAA data revealed that the Penn State Football student-athletes earned a program record 91 percent Graduation Success Rate, tied for No. 7 among the nation's FBS institutions.
The Big Ten led all conferences with nine football student-athletes named to the Academic All-America first or second teams, marking the eighth consecutive year the Big Ten has led all FBS conferences in Academic All-Americans.
The Capital One Academic All-District and All-America Teams are selected by the 2,300 members of the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). To be eligible, a student-athlete must be a varsity starter or key reserve and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.30 on a scale of 4.00.
For the complete Academic All-America Football teams, go to www.CoSIDA.com.


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The following three paragraphs open the chapter in Pickwick entitled "A Pleasant Day, with an unpleasant Termination," which tells of the autumn hunting party that ends with the leader of the Pickwickians rescued from the local dog pound. Each of the three paragraphs has a different style and tone. Why?
THE birds, who, happily for their own peace of mind and personal comfort, were in blissful ignorance of the preparations which had been making to astonish them, on the first of September, hailed it no doubt, as one of the pleasantest mornings they had seen that season. Many a young partridge who strutted complacently among the stubble, with all the finicking coxcombry of youth, and many an older one who watched his levity out of his little round eye, with the contemptuous air of a bird of wisdom and experience, alike unconscious of their approaching doom, basked in the fresh morning air with lively and blithesome feelings, and a few hours afterwards were laid low upon the earth. But we grow affecting: let us proceed.
In plain common-place matter-of-fact, then, it was a fine morning — so fine that you would scarcely have believed that the few months of an English summer had yet flown by. Hedges, fields, and trees, hill and moorland, presented to the eye their ever-varying shades of deep rich green; scarce a leaf had fallen, scarce a sprinkle of yellow mingled with the hues of summer warned you that autumn had begun. The sky was cloudless, the sun shone out bright and warm; the songs of birds, and hum of myriads of summer insects, filled the air; and the cottage gardens, crowded with flowers of every rich and beautiful tint, sparkled, in the heavy dew, like beds of glittering jewels. Everything bore the stamp of summer, and none of its beautiful colours had yet faded from the dye.
Such was the morning, when an open carriage, in which were three Pickwickians, (Mr. Snodgrass having preferred to remain at home,) Mr. Wardle, and Mr. Trundle, with Sam Weller on the box beside the driver, pulled up by a gate at the road-side, before which stood a tall, raw-boned gamekeeper, and a half-booted, leather-leggined boy: each bearing a bag of capacious dimensions, and accompanied by a brace of pointers. [Ch. 19, p. 245]
1. What is the difference between the style and effect of the first and second paragraphs? Why does Dickens (or Dickens's narrator) shift from the first to the second, and does the second simply repeat the information in the second or offer something new?
2. Which of the paragraphs most fulfills the requirements of realism as a descriptive style?
3. One of the problems for an author of using long passages of description — whether of external settings or of characters — is that it interrupts the story-telling. How does Dickens get back to the story?
Dickens, Charles. The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club. Intro. by Bernard Darwin. "The Oxford Illustrated Dickens." London: Oxford UP, 1949.
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Julia in "Kill or Be Killed" Episode 4 of Season 26
Julia Landauer of the Gota Tribe during the fourth episode of SURVIVOR: CARAMOAN – FANS VS. FAVORITES, Wednesday, March 6 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. #Survivor. Photo: Monty Brinton/CBS© 2013 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.


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Science FairPublished by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 02/09/2012 - 11:44
On February 8, 2012 it was all about science at East Meadows. Fifth and sixth-grade students have been working hard on various hypotheses, testing and data. Family members and younger students walked through classrooms and viewed the various displays depicting the hard work of the young scientists during the Science Fair. East Meadows congratulates all participants on their efforts.


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Date(s) - 10/09/2018
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Tuttle Orchards
Many Indianapolis families make apple picking and pumpkin picking at Tuttle Orchards a part of their annual traditions. But visitors can enjoy much more visiting the orchard:
- Apple Picking
- Tractor Town Adventure Farm
- Corn Maze
- Pumpkin Patch
- Wagon Rides
- Observation Bee Hive
- Llama and Goats (Not for Petting)
- Sweet Treats
Click here for more information, dates and times for each attraction.
We do our best to provide the most relevant and timely information to our readers, but please confirm dates, times, and availability before attending an event. Events are posted on IWK from information found on, but not limited to, attraction sites, government city sites; as well as submissions from individual attractions, press releases and PR firms. All events are subject to change without notice and Indy with Kids cannot be held responsible.


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The Café Under the Tree is a small café located in Little Haiti, Vice City. It is located under a tree, hence its name and is seen when coming off of Leaf Links Golf Course on the western side. It is inaccessible, however but it can still be entered with the use of Modifications and Trainers. A Police Bribe can be found west of the café and is located east on what used to be the Cholo Warehouse. The café is located a short walk away from the Kaufman Cabs depot and Auntie Poulet's Shack. The café replaces Le Singe d'Arbre in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories.


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From the 59th annual Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa, Hemisphere GPS introduces Outback MAX with Outback ConnX — the next generation Outback Guidance system that simplifies precision farming. Working with Outback eDriveX with eTurns, the Outback MAX integrated display terminal provides features including section and variable rate control, Eclipse™ L1/L2 GPS and GLONASS guidance, and video support for up to 4 monitoring cameras.
Outback MAX also provides wireless connectivity via the Outback ConnX data management system to deliver real time data access and management that is important for modern farmers. ConnX provides seamless data transfer between the Outback MAX terminal, office, and service providers ensuring efficient, accurate decision making and farming operations. ConnX can automatically import and export data, engage customer service with remote control capability, and simplify connection to RTK correctors. ConnX is compatible with data platforms including AgJunction, AgVerdict, NutriScription HD, OptiGro, and Precision.Ag.
"Hemisphere GPS has established a new level of innovation with Outback MAX that will substantially improve the accessibility and effectiveness of automated guidance and application control," says Kip Pendleton, senior vice president of agriculture at Hemisphere GPS. "The highly functional yet simple design of Outback MAX combined with the seamless connectivity between the field, office, and service providers greatly enhance the value that farmers can realize from precision farming techniques."
With a focus on simplicity, Outback MAX incorporates the ability to create shortcuts and favorites for the most commonly used tasks, facilitating a short learning curve with simple access to important features, getting farmers up and running quickly.
The visual clarity of the high-definition, 10.4 in., highly response touchscreen leads to more consistent and precise farming applications in direct sunlight or during the night. Farmers can take action more quickly regarding critical information such as tank volume, automated eTurns, and overriding control of the correct sections—leading to better yields and reduced inputs through more effective and accurate application as well as improved safety.
The powerful Outback MAX mapping engine stacks imagery and data layers so farmers can visually confirm that their field operations are appropriate or adapt immediately to any changes. By relating real-time application data directly to existing or historical conditions, customers can confirm that applications are on target.
Outback MAX is compatible with eDriveX with eTurns. With centimeter-level control and automatic turning at the end of each row, farmers benefit from consistently spaced rows with no overlaps and no skips, and reduced driver fatigue allowing them to work more hours in the field, especially when time is critical. Over 550 models of farm machinery are supported with custom-designed steering installation kits and model-specific, step-by-step installation instructions. Existing eDriveX users can upgrade capabilities without having to buy and install a completely new system.
The level of Outback MAX functionality can grow with farmers' precision agriculture needs. For example, customers can add a lightbar, section and variable rate control, ConnX for connectivity, and upgrade the level of GNSS positioning.
Outback MAX is available now through Outback Guidance Centers and through Hemisphere GPS distributors worldwide. Outback Guidance Centers have received MAX certified training to assist growers with Outback Guidance precision solutions. Visit www.OutbackMAX.com for more information.
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The Department of Energy came to the Houston Museum of Natural Science last week to gather input from people in the energy field on how to spend millions of dollars given to them by Congress for the research and development of EGS or Enhanced (engineered) Geothermal Systems. Information is based on a study done at MIT.
After looking at a lot of writing and graphs that I STILL can't comprehend, I at least get the point that there is a lot of geothermal energy on this continent which can be utilized to relieve our dependence on fossil fuels and thus – ultimate goal – slow the destruction of our only livable planet.
Advantages of geothermal energy:
It's everywhere if you go deep enough into the earth.
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Wind Turbines are not a continous
It's continuous, unlike the wind which takes a break occasionally or the sun, which is often hidden. I did learn that a form of energy that is continuous is called a BASE LOAD RESOURCE, verses wind or solar energy which is dependent on the elements.
It doesn't have to be stored.
It has very little negative visual or environmental impart.
It has a small carbon footprint.
It won't run out, at least while the core of the earth is molten radioactive heat.
Cost is reasonable (4-8 cents a kWh) and cost competitive with other fuel. If there was a carbon tax to gas and coal, the cost of geothermal energy is even more viable.
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Currently, the negative effects of
Unknown environmental impact – some of the funds from Congress will be used to investigate the unknown impacts of geothermal energy such as ground water, land subsidence effects of water injection, air pollution, noise, safety and land use.
I admire these geothermal experts for asking for input from people all across the energy field. They are excited about the prospects of advancing a resource which has been grossly under utilized and has the potential to provide energy relief in the future. Keep your eye out for advancements in this field.


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Kim Kardashian Looks Unhappy (and Busty) While Celebrating Her Birthday in Las Vegas [PHOTOS]
It was a multi-day birthday celebration for Kim Kardashian last week, but she was frowning and busty during her Sin City party this weekend.
The reality star, who officially turned 33 on Oct. 21, got engaged to baby daddy Kanye West in Northern California on her actual DOB. Kimmy and her crew then moved on, celebrating on Friday, Oct. 25 in Las Vegas.
She was surrounded by friends and family and she wasn't modest, showing off her boobies in a lacy, corset-top and pencil-shaped skirt. The reality star got her pre-North figure back pretty quickly, and she was flaunting it, despite having a scowl on her lovely face in most of the photos.
Can we ask a question? Kim, why so serious? It was your birthday week and you should have had a perma-smile affixed to your face, 24/7.
The party took place at TAO at The Venetian, with mom Kris Jenner, sisters Kourtney and Khloe and more in attendance to help Kardashian celebrate the double three.


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Evening all,
I will be more of a lurker soaking up everything I can for the next few months. I've been wanting to have something american for the last few years but have done nothing about it. Currently doing some odd and sods on my kit car which I'm getting ready for sale in the spring. The hunt is then on for something v8, preferably manual and from the mid to late 60's, not quite sure what yet though.


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My Dad's Cake is More Insulting Than YOUR Dad's Cake
This Sunday is the day we tell Dad what he means to us - hopefully in a complimentary kind of way. You know, like this:
See, since the sign says "World's Greatest Sports Fan", there's no need to find anything positive to say about his parenting skills whatsoever. Score! (And if you're wondering why this design is on a green brick background and has a giant banana on it... so am I.)
Well, I did say "usually".
And at least they remembered the "h". Heheh.
Ah, I love my Wreckporters. What other blog has evil henchpersons of such tried and true dedication, I ask you - eh? That's right, NONE of 'em.


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Shout Out To BetterRide Certified MTB Skills Coaches!
I am so proud of our coaches! Glowing reviews from our students keep pouring in on the BetterRide facebook page and email in box. It feels great to be helping so many riders greatly improve their riding and meet/exceed their riding goals.
As you may or may not know becoming a BetterRide certified mtb skills coach isn't easy. It takes a lot more than decent riding skill and a two day certification camp to coach for us! Our coaches are well trained, patient and passionate about coaching, which is why they get reviews like these:
"Awesome skills camp in San Diego taught by Dylan Renn. Learned more in a weekend than I've learned in 15+ years of mountain biking. In fact, 1/2 of the techniques I learned from magazine articles turned out to be totally wrong. Had fun riding with a great group of fellow students. Why didn't I do this earlier?" Len Prokopets (from our facebook page)
"Gene…. I'm STOKED…
I just had the best ride I've EVER had!
Mammoth from the top down to the village non stop. Hit every table top, every gap, railed every berm and turn.
Funny thing, Chip will laugh every turn if I even started to look down I would here Chips voice… "look at me" eye would go up and looking through the turn.
Not once did fear get me or did I feel out of control.
This is what I took away from both camps with Chip and put all the figure 8's in the street for.
First time it all actually came together at once on the mountain.
Thanks to both you and Chip for what you do!!!"
Doug Williams
"Hi Gene. I took the camp in Austin this past weekend and it was great! My confidence has gone to new heights. Coach Andy Schabo is awesome and very patient. After I get minor adjustments done to my bike,I will set up the cones and only get better from there ! My money and time was well spent. Thanks Gene for all that you do for us riders!!!!!" Sandra Martinez
Why do our coaches get such great reviews? Coaching is a skill that takes a lot of patience, a small ego, a great attitude and a fair amount of training and experience to do well. First our coaches must attend a three day skills progression with us then spend weeks/months doing their drills so they become very good at the skills we teach. Next they take a three day coaches camp to learn how to break down and explain the skills in our curriculum, deal with a wild range of personalities and learning styles and get students to understand and do each skill we teach. Once they have completed their three day skills progression and three day coaches camp they are certified to assist me. Once they have assisted me at at least four camps and taught each part of curriculum under my supervision only then can they lead a BetterRide skills progression on their own.
Our coaches are simply the most passionate, patient and skilled coaches in the sport.


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Alums Serve Communities During 'Wabash Day'by Howard W. Hewitt • October 30, 2005 Share:
Wabash men rolled up their sleeves and went to work Saturday and Sunday helping their communities. The inaugural Wabash Day brought out alumni young and old, friends, and others to participate in a day designed to address the college's core values.
Up to 20 organizations had indicated plans to participate with a variety of weekend activities. The men were painting, clearing brush, assisting with clothing drives, and even building a playground.
In Bloomington, a group on young alumni headed up the effort and painted a downtown youth center. About seven alumni worked on an exterior wall of the Rhino Youth Center.
And the Bloomington men discovered an added benefit to the first national weekend of service.
"We're all getting together at a local bar (where a Wabash alum is manager) for the Colts versus Patriots Monday Night Football game in a few weeks," co-chairman Pat East '00 said. "I think there's two or three of us that will continue to stay in touch beyond that game."
In Denver, Colorado, 11 volunteers worked at the Karlis Family Center, a domestic violence resource center.
In Lafayette, 13 Wabash men worked with an Americorps volunteer on a local Habitat for Humanity House. "We have great weather," Lou Fenoglio '81 said. "We have a bunch of great guys and a great cause to come together for."
In Evansville, a dozen Wabash men, friends, and the father of a current student purchased and assembled a playset for the House of Bread and Peace women's shelter. "This is incredible," shelter director Sarah Wolf said. "We've needed something like this for a long time."
Columbus was a smaller group of alums but that didn't stop the guys from putting a fresh coat of paint at the Volunteers for Medicine offices. "You feel proud of the community for being able to do something like this," Jon Holdread '66 said about the clinic and of the national Wabash work day. "To have that kind of participation of people willing to do it is a huge reflection of the community atmosphere."
Alumni at Marion, Indiana, participated in building out some exam rooms at the St. Martin Center. The Bridges to Health Program is located there and it provides healthcare for indigent patients in the community. Alumni participating included: Craig Miller '97, David Callecod '89, Daniel Crandall '69, Emmanuel Ndow '93, Shay Atkinson '05, Mark Westfall '82. (See Marion photo album.)
Indianapolis had alumni and volunteers working Sunday at four different sites. Alumni in Brownsburg, Cincinnati, Chicago, Denver, Crawfordsville (see photos), Grand Rapids, the Kentuckiana area, Marion, Minneapolis, Nashville, St. Louis, South Bend and Washington D. C. all had weekend Wabash Day plans.
The positive feedback is coming from a number of sources - not just the alumni associations and participants.
In Crawfordsville, members of the Sugar Creek alumni association and Wabash students helped on a number of projects. Volunteers spent time at the Montgomery County Animal Welfare League where they cleaned up things, walked dogs, played with cats and whatever else they could to help.
"Please extend a big thank you to all the guys at Wabash that came out to the shelter Saturday," wrote AWL Director Jesse McKinney. "I'm truly thankful for all that Wabash does to help support the AWL."
"Thanks for sending a Wabash Day group to First Christian Church to help us with painting our children's Sunday School rooms," wrote Judy Michael of Crawfordsville's First Christian Church. "Stan Walker, Dr. John Roberts, Betsy Knott, and Stephen Mosier, along with some of our church members, made quick work of painting the room we plan to use as the Computer/Games room (as quick as you can paint concrete blocks that slurp up paint). They were not only fast, but also neat and thorough.
"What a team! What a wonderful gift this day is for our community and for other communities across the country!"
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Top left: This group of Wabash alumni worked at a youth camp in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
On homepage: Wabash alumni who worked in Indianapolis at The Villages
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