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According to the groundhog and the ticking months, ski and boarding season is nearing its end… though you'd never know it if you're in Boston, where we were just gifted about two feet of snow. So let's make the most out of these last few months of carving powder – here are a few ideas to get you started.
Hit the mountain solo: It doesn't sound like a big deal, but it's hugely relaxing. Forget about waiting for skiers or riders who aren't at your pace and don't worry about keeping up if you're prone to a more leisurely glide.
Ski from sunup to sundown: Trust me – it's a really long day. But it makes you feel seriously accomplished to say you rode both the first and last lifts of the day when you're mingling over beers at the lodge.
Play hooky: Don't tell anyone I encouraged this, but skip school or work one day after it snows to plow through the fresh powder. You'll feel like a rebel and get some midweek exercise in.
Burn the midnight oil: Night skiing is a very different experience from day skiing, so make sure to give it a try before the season ends. Though the trails are well-lit and fully functional, the missing crowds and peaceful atmosphere make you feel like you're on your very own mountain.
Now that your list is started, finish it off and hit the slopes. Or, you can always go heli-skiing, too. Our For the Last Run: Ski Jackets & Snow Gear for Women, Men, and Kids Boutiques open Thursday, February 14, at 11AM.
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What is really happening in Sudan's Nuba Mountains?/
The piece below, about the conflict brewing in Sudan's Nuba Mountains, had been contributed by Dan Morrison and Matthew LeRiche.
The ongoing fighting in the Nuba Mountains region of South Kordofan state is not just another chapter in Sudan's seemingly-endless history of conflict. It is the most recent flashpoint for debate over a prevailing narrative that critics say reduces news from Sudan to a simplistic, even childish, contest of good versus evil. This conversation is made no less interesting by its clean predictability.
The dominant story line coming out of Southern Kordofan is, in its broad strokes, more than familiar. It goes like this: With the secession of South Sudan just weeks away, the Sudanese Armed Forces on June 5 went on the attack, seeking to crush both ethnic Nuba fighters of the southern-led Sudan People's Liberation Army, a font of potential (and actual) armed opposition to the government in Khartoum, and supporters of the northern wing of the Sudan People's Liberation Movement, who will form an important opposition party in Sudan now that the south has seceded.
If reports by actors including fleeing civilians, the United Nations, and foreign and local humanitarian workers are to be believed (and we think they are), Khartoum's operation in Southern Kordofan has followed a well-worn pattern, including aerial bombardment of civilians, murder of citizens based political affiliation and race, and the ongoing denial of humanitarian aid to displaced persons. The Nuba Mountains in the 1990s were the scene of a bona-fide attempted genocide by the same government that today rules Sudan -- a true and actual attempt, driven by twisted financial and cultural imperatives on the part of Kharotum's ruling class, to annihilate a people.


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Staff and Wire Reports (USA Today)
At least three people were killed as tornadoes and severe weather struck the southern U.S., as the bad weather migrated toward the Northeast and threatened to cause further disruptions on one of the heaviest travel days of the year.
More than 600 flights nationwide were canceled and more than 5,000 delayed on Tuesday, according to the flight tracker FlightStats.com. Many were out of the Dallas-Fort Worth airport.
As of shortly after 5:30 a.m. Wednesday, 372 flights had been cancelled and 311 delayed across the U.S.
Earlier, holiday travelers in the nation's much colder midsection battled treacherous driving conditions from freezing rain and blizzard conditions from a line of fast-moving storms that the National Weather Service Wednesday said were continuing to march eastward.
The storms were blamed for three deaths, and a Christmas Day twister outbreak left damage across the Deep South.
More than 100,000 customers were without power in Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Mississippi, Louisiana and Alabama.
In Mobile, Ala., a tornado or high winds damaged homes, a high school and a church, and knocked down power lines and large tree limbs in an area just west of downtown.
Rick Cauley, his wife, Ashley, and two children were hosting members of both of their families. When the sirens went off, the family headed down the block to take shelter at the athletic field house at Mobile's Murphy High School.
"As luck would have it, that's where the tornado hit," Cauley said. "The pressure dropped and the ears started popping and it got crazy for a second."
High winds toppled a tree onto a pickup truck in the Houston area, killing the driver, and a 53-year-old north Louisiana man was killed when a tree fell on his house. Icy roads already were blamed for a 21-vehicle pileup in Oklahoma, and the Highway Patrol there said a 28-year-old woman was killed in a crash on a snowy U.S. Highway near Fairview.
At least three tornadoes were reported in Texas, though only one building was damaged, according to the National Weather Service. Tornado watches were in effect across southern Louisiana and Mississippi.
Trees fell on a few houses in central Louisiana's Rapides Parish but there were no injuries reported, said sheriff's Lt. Tommy Carnline. Near McNeill, Mississippi, a likely tornado damaged a dozen homes and sent eight people to the hospital, none with life-threatening injuries, said Pearl River County emergency management agency director Danny Manley.
Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant declared a state of emergency in the state, saying eight counties have reported damage and some injuries.
Blizzard conditions were possible for parts of Illinois, Indiana and western Kentucky with predictions of 4 to 7 inches (10 to 17.5 centimeters) of snow.
And the National Weather Service has winter storm and blizzard warnings in effect from Oklahoma and Texas all the way to Maine.
Still, AccuWeather.com senior meteorologist Henry Margusity said that as the powerful winter storms shifted east, the threat of tornadoes likely would wane.
The holiday may conjure visions of snow and ice, but twisters this time of year are not unheard of. Ten storm systems in the last 50 years have spawned at least one Christmastime tornado with winds of 113 mph (182 kph) or more in the South, said Chris Vaccaro, a National Weather Service spokesman in Washington, via email.
The most lethal were the storms of Dec. 24-26, 1982, when 29 tornadoes in Oklahoma, Missouri, Arkansas, Tennessee and Mississippi killed three people and injured 32.
Mobile was the biggest city hit by a twister on Tuesday. The storms knocked down countless trees, blew the roofs off homes and left many Christmas celebrations in the dark.


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Nature's beauty will cost you
Early Monday afternoon, Paul Goss and his family were ready to cool off on the banks of the American River.
Goss, of Roseville, and his new bride have been coming to the American River confluence area to swim since they were kids. Now they bring their children and friends there for a day of relaxation at a low cost.
"It's probably the best place to get into the crystal clear water around here and it's free," Goss said.
But the "free" aspect of Goss's favorite swimming spot won't last for much longer. On Friday, the Gold Fields District of California State Parks announced fee increases at Auburn and Folsom Lake state recreation areas.
The fee increases take effect July 1.
"We don't all make a lot of money. We're a middle class, working family and it's not easy to make it anyway with all the taxes that are on us," Goss said.
Even on Monday, pay stations were being erected around the confluence area so the day-use parking fee can be enforced. While it is currently free to park in that area, those using the area for recreation purposes after July 1 will have to pay $10 per day to park there.
Along with the day-use parking fee in the confluence area, recreational users will also see a $2 increase in boat launching fees and a $3 increase in camping fees. For example, boat launching at Upper Lake Clementine is currently $8 per launch, but as of July 1 that will be upped to $10.
Matt Green, Gold Fields District superintendent, said the increases are part of a managing partnering agreement between State Parks and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, which will provide maintenance and sustainability efforts in both parks.
"It's the only one of its kind in our state and it enables our fees to stay within the two units so that they are more sustainable and more protected during a time when fiscally we're not doing so great as a state," Green said.
At Folsom Lake, fees will be collected at the entrance stations to parking lots, but in Auburn collecting the fees is a little more complicated.
Green says that the "iron ranger methodology" will be used to collect fees where no entrance station is employed. That means patrons will be required to place their payment in an envelope within designated boxes near parking areas. Part of the envelope is then ripped off and placed on the user's dash to indicate payment.
Mike Lynch, sector supervisor in charge of the Auburn State Recreation Area, said there will be a 30-day "education period" where state parks employees will be around to remind visitors of the new fees.
Eventually, anyone who does not pay will be subjected to citation, which can range from $60 to $75.
"Of course we hope that doesn't happen and understand that it's difficult to charge these fees in difficult economic times, but citations will be issued," Green said.
Bogdan Ambrozewicz, an Auburn area small business owner, feels that the fee increases are unnecessary in an area where the community is willing to maintain the parks it enjoys.
Since hearing of the fee increases, Ambrozewicz has been circulating a petition against them, which has generated around 200 signatures so far. He feels day-use fees, particularly at the American River confluence area, will deter tourism, as well as local use of the Auburn State Recreation Area.
"I've been in this area for 30 years and helped maintain these trails. I'm trying to promote a healthy lifestyle and this does anything but that," Ambrozewicz said.
Placer County District 3 Supervisor Jim Holmes signed Ambrozewicz's petition and said he's worried the day-use fee will hinder some out-of-town visitors from using the confluence area.
But Angeles and Michael Caliso, who were enjoying the confluence area Monday afternoon, say since the fees are going toward taking care of the parks, they'll still come up from Sacramento with their Siberian Huskies, Maximus and Luna.
"If we're getting something out of it, then it makes sense," Angeles Caliso said.
Green added that users who frequent the parks can purchase a Golden Poppy Annual Vehicle Day Use Pass for $125. The pass can be used at almost 100 other state parks, but if it is purchased at Folsom Lake or Auburn State Recreation Areas, that money goes toward operating those parks.
Those passes can now be purchased at the Placer County Welcome Center and the Auburn Chamber of Commerce.
In the meantime, regulars at the American River confluence enjoy their favorite spot for a few more days without paying to park. Jerry Neely, of Auburn, said he and his dog, Aspen, might have to go somewhere else. He also hopes the fees don't drive people away to more dangerous parts of the river.
"I thought this was going to be the last best-kept secret of the area," Neely said.
Current fees/new prices effective July 1
Boat Launching Upper Lake Clementine, Current: $8 per boat launch, New: $10 per boat launch
Camping Lower Lake Clementine Boat-in Camping (primitive), Current: $35 per night, New: $38 per night
Mineral Bar Campground (primitive) and Ruck-a-Chucky Campground (primitive), Current: $25 per night, New: $28 per night
Yankee Jim's Parking, Grizzly Bear Parking, Confluence Long Point Trail Parking, Current: $0, New: $10 per vehicle
Folsom Lake or Lake Natoma Power Boat Launch Fee (all locations), Current: $8 per boat launch, New: $10 per boat launch
Day-use parking at Willow Creek, Powerhouse, Old Salmon Falls, Current: $5 per vehicle, New: $10 per vehicle
Day-use parking at Rattlesnake Bar, Granite Bay, Beals Point, Folsom Point, Brown's Ravine, Peninsula, Current: $10 per vehicle, New: $12 per vehicle
Beals Point Campground (developed), Current: $30 (peak) per night or $25 (non-peak) per night, New: $33 (peak) per night, $28 (non-peak) per night
Beals Point RV Campground (developed), Current: $55 (peak) per night, $45 (non-peak) per night, New: $58 (peak) per night, $48 (non-peak) per night
Beals Point RV & Tent Campground Extra Vehicle Fee, Current: $10 per vehicle, New: $12 per vehicle
Beals Point Dump Station Fee (non-registered), Current: $10 per vehicle, New: $12 per vehicle


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Alright, trying to post the crossing signals, just thought I might fish for suggestions on improving the design. I'm pretty happy with them, but I think they look a little "clunky" and out of scale. Any ideas would be appreciated!
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re: crossing signals
I really like these. I don't think they are any more out of scale than anything else in the minifig world. When I first saw them in your gallery, I was wondering how easily they could be connected to motors and sensors so that they could be automated.
chris baker
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re: crossing signals
Thanks Elroy, but I have an alternate version in the works already(small changes). As for automateing, I'm not familiar with what would be needed, but I can say the technic part at the end of the arm hits the conical brick at the base when lifted preventing it from going completely vertical, so I suppose one of the two pieces would need to be removed to allow full range of movement.


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The retired car dealer got the chance to mark his centenarian birthday Monday by doing just that.
Jean Walcher of the U.S. Parachute Association says Maynard and his two great nephews made their first skydive along with trained instructors from 13,000 feet southeast of Los Angeles.
Skydive Perris manager Dan Brodsky-Chenfeld says Maynard obtained a doctor's note before making the jump.
Maynard's daughter Linda Hironimus says her father's friends made arrangements for him to skydive after he said he always wanted to try it.
Maynard, who hails from Nebraska, lives in Palm Desert.


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Ash still trains his Snorunt, telling Pikachu and it to finish so they can see May performing. Snorunt uses Ice Beam, but fails. Snorunt uses Ice Beam once more, and succeeds, freezing an apple. Snorunt has fun and uses it on rapid pace, freezing the ground. James comes with a bag and maintains balance, but unfortunately for him, bangs on a wall. The second round begins - the Jester (aka Jessie) and Erica will have the Contest battle. Jester tells Erica she should quit, but naturally, Erica refuses to. She thinks Joshua and she will win and part the ribbon. Jessie tells Meowth it might be quite tough this time to battle. Mewoth wanted to battle the Persian, but what's done is done, even if the Jynx looks upon him with a strange sight - the Jynx winks at him.
Jynx starts with Lovely Kiss. Meowth evades and attacks with Fury Swipe, but fails when Jynx makes a pose to kiss him. Meowth runs from Jynx, as she in love with him. Jessie tells Meowth to trasnform, but Meowth does not know how to do it, but... he remembers James put on his belly an device. Jynx uses Hyper Beam, but Meowth uses the device, transforming himself into Sunflora! Everyone is suprised by Meowth's capability. Sunflora (aka Meowth) uses Razor Leaf (which are normal leaves), though Jynx freezes the leaves with Blizzard. Jessie is left in tough position, so Meowth transforms into Kirlia (even if standing on top of his feet is killing him). Jynx uses Lovely Kiss. Meowth dodges and goes to use Double Team, but falls down.
Meowth transforms into Wailord. Erica realizes that Waliord has trouble without water, so orders Jynx to attack with Psychic. Meowth is upset and scratches the costume, so he is blown away as the air inside is going out of the costume. The judges now know that those transformations are fake, so they decide to declare the battle illegal, so Jessie and Meowth are disqualified. Erica is the winner, because of the rules. Jessie and James remove their disguises, revealing their identities. James throws a net, going after Jynx, but the net is redirected to Team Rocket instead. Jynx blasts them off with a Hyper Beam.
May is shocked to hear that she won't win simply because Erica and Joshua trained so long. Erica remembers that from last week Joshua decided to practice on his own than together. Still, she does know Joshua wants to win as a team. May tells her that she went here to get the ribbon by the rules and does not want to hear her. May and Joshua have the battle - Houndoom attacks with Swift while Skitty dodges and tackles Houndoom. Skitty attacks with Double Slap, but Houndoom evades and uses Shadow Ball on her. Next, Skitty uses Blizzard and Houndoom counters with Flamethrower, so Skitty is affected by the flames and is knocked out.
Ash tells May she has time, so May is more confident. Houndoom attacks Skitty with Swift, but May orders Skitty to use Assist, much to the shock of May's friends. Assist turns into Razor Leaf, negating the attack. Skitty tackles Houndoom, knocking it out. Skitty goes to use Double Slap, but the attack is canceled by Shadow Ball. Houndoom uses Flamethrower, so Skitty counters with Blizzard, but this time, the sides are matched. Joshua and May encourage their Pokemon to do their best. Erica makes a revelation, thinking they are the perfect match. The clock is ticking, so Houndoom uses Flamethrower at full power and Skitty does the same with Blizzard. An explosion is made and Houndoom is knocked out - time is up and the winner of the battle is May.
Joshua is a bit sad, but knows he and Houndoom did their best. Erica is baffled by Joshua's defeat. The last battle is May vs. Erica. Erica tells May she is sorry for the words she spoke to her before, knowing that May and Joshua are a better combination. So, Erica wants a fair battle, so May accepts this challenge. So, the battle begins - Skitty goes to tackle Jynx, but is stopped by Psychic. Next, Jynx uses Lovely Kiss, making Skitty asleep. Jynx uses Blizzard on Skitty, forcing May to lose a lot of points. Skitty uses Assist, turning to String Shot - Jynx is wrapped by the strings. Skitty uses Assist again, turning to Razor Leaf, but... Jynx is free from the strings.
Jynx uses Psychic once more and follows with Blizzard. Skitty uses Assist, which turns to String Shot, and, because of that, the attack is canceled. Skitty uses Assist once more, which turns to Vine Whip. Jynx uses Psychic, negating the attack. May does not give up and orders Assist again. This time it turns to Petal Dance, pushing Jynx. Brock and Joshua realize that May is having a final ace under her sleeve. Skitty uses Assist and Jynx goes to counter with Hyper Beam. However, Assist turns to Fire Spin, negating Hyper Beam and wounding Jynx. Skitty tackles Jynx, defeating it. Because of this, May wins the Pacifidlog Contest ribbon.
May recieves the 5th and final ribbon, enabling her to enter the Grand Festival. At the end of the day, Joshua and Erica congratulate May on her victory. Erica now knows Joshua just wanted a rival, so that is why he wanted them to train seperately. They promise to become both rivals and partners. Ash also promises to train for the Hoenn Leauge as well. The gang leaves, waving goodbye to Erica and Joshua.


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The Power of Independent Thinking
The New International Arms Race in SpaceAnd How to Avoid It
Recorded: Friday, March 7, 2008
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Did the United States test an anti-satellite weapon when it shot down an out-of-control spy satellite earlier this month? Or was it a precautionary measure to protect people on the ground who might have been hit with a fuel tank filled with a poisonous gas?
Experts: Peter L. Hays, Theresa Hitchens, Jeff Kueter, Mike MooreType: Independent Institute EventIssues: Defense and Foreign Policy, Diplomacy and Foreign Aid, Government Secrecy, History (International), History (U.S), Science, Technology
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What if North Korea and Iran become nuclear states? If the United States must live with a nuclear Iran and North Korea, what policies should it adopt? Furthermore, could the U.S. change its foreign policy to reduce the risk of nuclear proliferation to even more countries?
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Owning an X-s1, I LOVE the generous controls and their layout and all, on the Fuji cameras. I'd like to get this one, but I have trouble justifying it on account of it's size. It's nearly as large as some APSC mirrorless cameras with a prime lens on them. (for applications where you can make-do with a prime)
An RX100 is about HALF the size of the X20 with the lens retracted. The X20 is larger than an APSC Canon-M +22mm, nearly as large as Samsung NX210/300 +30mm, a Fuji X100s...
I'd like a fourth camera - something like this to slip into my pocket and just have on me all the time, versus taking the decision to take or not to take my APSC along, but it's just so big! I can't see how it makes any sense... yet I just love the controls, AND the Fuji sensors! A pity really.
Maybe it's target market isn't as a pocket complement to larger sensor owners, but rather as people's first enthusiast camera?
Take a look at size comparison here: http://j.mp/118xBFw


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Sunbathe on exquisite beaches, play a relaxing game of golf or unwind with a soothing spa treatment on Barbados holidays.
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Sunbathe on exquisite beaches, play a relaxing game of golf or unwind with a soothing spa treatment on Barbados holidays.
It may be a beach lovers' paradise, but there are a great many other things to do in Barbados besides swimming and sunbathing. This beautiful little island offers a surprising variety of activities for families, couples and singles alike.
Unwind with a relaxing treatment at one of our superb spa hotels, indulge in some retail therapy, perfect your swing on the golf course or tuck into freshly-caught fish on the sun-drenched balcony of a seafront restaurant. It's impossible to resist the perfection of the crystalline waters and powder-soft sands of the stunning west coast. But make sure you explore the rugged coastline of the east and immerse yourself in the local culture of Bridgetown with its colonial buildings and chattel houses to embrace a different perspective of this Caribbean paradise.
Feel life's stresses ebbing away in the luxury of the Coral Reef hotel. Set within a tropical garden, the spa offers a full range of invigorating treatments. Ideal for family holidays, Sandy Lane boasts a superb spa where parents can relax while children play at The Treehouse Club.
Perfect your putt and learn to dazzle with your drive on a Barbados golf holiday. Players of all abilities can take to the green at one of the island's six world-class courses. The Sandy Lane resort hotel boasts three golfing greens. Book tee times ahead, especially during peak periods.
When it comes to shopping in Barbados, the essential words are duty-free - be sure to have your passport handy to take advantage of the incredible discount prices. Broad Street is a must for the department-store experience, while locally-made arts and crafts can be found in shops across Barbados. Head to the LimeGrove and explore its boutiques, restaurants, delis, cafes and bars.
You'll discover a huge variety of restaurants in Barbados, with capital city Bridgetown and the exclusive west coast offering very different dining experiences. On Friday nights head to Oistins Fish Fry – feast on the best local catch and immerse yourself in the party atmosphere. Dine in elegant surrounds with uninterrupted views of the sea at contemporary Cin Cin or treat yourself to dinner at one of Barbados' most acclaimed restaurants, Daphne's.
Sway to the steel-drum rhythms or groove to classic reggae tunes on nights out in Barbados. On the south coast, head to St Lawrence Gap for a strip of bars and restaurants. In Holetown, make a beeline for 2nd Street – you must sample an authentic Bayan rum punch from one of the local shops.
Its exotic beauty makes Barbados perfect for romantic holidays. Stroll with your loved one along the sun-kissed sands of Crane Beach. Gaze at the stars at Harry Bayley Observatory in Bridgetown. Or dine at a romantic restaurant on the south coast, with stunning views of Barbados as a backdrop.
On this tour you'll enjoy the very best Barbados has to offer. Visit the awesome Harrison's Cave before taking in the spectacular vistas on the island's east coast. After lunch (included), it's on to the Wildlife Reserve for a chance to glimpse mischievous green tail monkeys. Another thrilling opportunity to get close to nature follows with a boat cruise to where sea turtles dwell. Complete the day relaxing on a beautiful beach with a complimentary beverage.
Discover the beauty and charm of Barbados with this in-depth exploration. Starting in the capital of Bridgetown, you will have many photographic opportunities as you visit places of interest on the stunning east coast. After stopping for lunch (included), you will continue on to the west coast before boarding a glass-bottomed boat for an exhilarating 2-hour cruise. Swim with sea turtles, snorkel around a ship wreck and take in the exquisite coastal scenery.
Explore and Discover Barbados Tour with Glass Bottom Boat Cruise
Explore the island's hidden beauty spots with this extensive insight of the diverse coastlines and stunning beaches of Barbados. Starting at the island capital of Bridgetown, you'll travel up the coast past Oistins, Miami Beach, Foul Bay, Bathsheba and on up the east coast to Cherry Tree Hill and North Point. From there you'll head back down the west coast through Speightstown and Holetown. Be sure to bring your camera to take advantage of the superb photo opportunities.
Just BIM is a tour dedicated to showing you the 'must-see' attractions of Barbados. Your experience will begin at a local pottery shop where you will learn about Barbadian crafts. Then keep an eye out for playful monkeys as you take a relaxing stroll through the Flower Forest. After a scenic drive through Bathsheba and lunch (included), the tour will take you on to 17th-century St. Nicholas Abbey and finally the incredible Harrisons Cave. Entry to all attractions is included.
Experience the island's natural wonders while driving through its lush green hills. With its awe-inspiring network of underground streams, waterfalls and rock formations, Harrison's Cave is a must-see. From there, lose yourself in a vision of colour at Barbados' very own world of orchids. After stopping to marvel at the spectacular east-coast scenery and an energising lunch (included), the memorable last stop will be at Barbados Wildlife Reserve to see its famous green-tailed monkeys.


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28 Jul 2015 | 10.43 am
Newstalk Beefs Up Sunday Morning Schedule
TV3's Colette Fitzpatrick joins battle with Sunday Miscellany
28 Jul 2015 | 10.43 am
Newstalk 106-108 FM has announced that TV3 newsreader and presenter Colette Fitzpatrick will join the station to present a new Sunday morning show, The Colette Fitzpatrick Show
The programme will include topical discussions, expert advice and high profile interviews. The show will feature a wide range of topics including psychology, parenting, book and TV and reviews as well as women's health and wellbeing.
The new show comes as Newstalk editor Garret Harte altered the station's Sunday morning schedule by moving forward its Sunday Newspapers/current affairs slot, presented by Shane Coleman, from 11am to 10am.
In the 9am slot, Fitzpatrick will be going up against Sunday Miscellany, a mainstay of the RTE Radio 1 schedule since God was a child.
Fitzpatrick anchors TV3's daily news bulletins, The 12.30 and The 5.30, and writes a weekly column in The Herald newspaper.
"I'm very excited to be joining the Newstalk line-up," she said. "I've been looking for a way to get back into radio for a couple of years, to a show where I can give women a platform to discuss issues that are important to us."
Marks & Spencer will be sponsoring the one-hour Colette Fitzpatrick Show, which starts on August 2nd.
According to the latest JNLR radio station audience research, covering the period July 2014 to June 2015, Newstalk has increased its market share to 6.6% from 6.1% a year ago.
• 'Newstalk Breakfast', hosted by Ivan Yates and Chris Donoghue, has increased to 173,000 listeners daily, an increase of 26,000 listeners year on year.
• 'The Right Hook' with George Hook has added 20,000 listeners.
• 'Off The Ball Weekend' now has 234,000 listeners, an increase of 67,000.
• 'Down To Business' with Bobby Kerr now has 85,000 listeners, an increase of 32,000 listeners year on year.


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MOSCOW (AP) " Turkey shot down a Russian warplane on Tuesday that it said ignored repeated warnings and crossed into its airspace from Syria, killing at least one of the two pilots in a long-feared escalation in tensions between Russia and NATO. Russian President Vladimir Putin denounced what he called a "stab in the back" and warned of "significant consequences."
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) " The man suspected of killing three members of an Ohio family in their home including a 7-year-old boy was investigated six years ago for threatening a mass shooting, according to police records.
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WASHINGTON (AP) " President Barack Obama is recognizing 17 Americans with the nation's highest civilian award Tuesday, including giants of the entertainment industry such as Barbra Streisand and Steven Spielberg, baseball legends Willie Mays and...
WASHINGTON (AP) " In a show of Western solidarity, President Barack Obama and French President Francois Hollande vowed Tuesday to escalate airstrikes against the Islamic State and bolster intelligence sharing following the deadly attacks in Paris.
Tunisia's president declared a 30-day state of emergency across the country and imposed an overnight curfew for the capital after an explosion Tuesday struck a bus carrying members of the presidential guard, killing at least 12 people and wounding...
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BoardGameGeek Chain of Generosity
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The original Chain of Generosity is here: http://www.boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/23326/ This list is a continuation.
The Chain has been, and continues to be, an enormous success. Thank you to all the people who've kept it going for over two years!
Boardgamegeek is a wonderful place. The friendly, helpful, generous users here make this one of the best online communities. I want to contribute to that spirit, so I have created the BGG Chain of Generosity.
Here's how the BGG Chain of Generosity (The Chain) works:
Step 1: I will seed the list with a giveaway game. Anyone who wants that game can leave a comment to that effect. After 2 days (on Friday) I will randomly choose (using the random integer generator at random.org) a recipient for the game, and geekmail them to set up shipping to their house.
Step 2: The recipient of the game will then choose a game from their collection (probably from their trade list) and post it as an item here for more people (or maybe the same people) to comment on and enter. After about 2 days (this can vary) they will do a drawing, and a that person will win the game.
Step 3: The new recipient repeats step 2.
Lather, rinse, repeat.
1. You must comment to the item in question indicating you wish to be in the drawing to recieve it in order to be eligible to win.
2. If you win one, you MUST post a game of your own to give away in this fashion. If you don't like that idea, don't play.
3. In the unlikely event that no offers are made on your game by 48 hours after posting, try a different game in its place.
4. If you wish to start a second (or third, or fourth) chain, post an item to the geeklist and put "SEED" in bold in the description. For those later in the chain, identify which chain your game belongs to.
5. Sender pays shipping, unless he indicates in his entry that the recipient will and under what grounds (International shipping, etc). Anyone signing up to receive an item where recipient pays shipping agree to do so.
Pretty simple rules, eh?
Other Considerations:
The game you post should be one that most of the BGG community might want to have. Ideally, one on your trade list. The dual-purpose of this list is to spread goodwill and give unliked games a good home.
You can win multiple times. Just keep in mind each time you win a game you'll be giving another one away.
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Unemployment numbers declined slightly in August, dropping from 8.3 percent in July to 8.1 percent in August, but with modest job growth and tens of thousands of discouraged workers, the job report may not be good news for President Obama.
According to the Labor Department, the U.S. gained 96,000 jobs last month, and is averaging fewer jobs gained a month in 2012 than in 2011. Employment primarily increased in food services and drinking places, professional and technical services, and in health care.
The unemployment rate was bolstered somewhat by marginally attached workers, who are not counted in the unemployment numbers because they have not searched for work in four weeks at the time of the survey. The total number of marginally attached workers is up from July, though unadjusted August numbers show fewer discouraged workers in August versus July. Discouraged workers are those not searching for jobs because they don't think they can find one. All other marginally attached workers are presently not job hunting due to school attendance or family reasons, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Though job growth was better in 2011, there were also fewer discouraged workers in August 2012 versus August 2011.
Republicans are expected to pounce on the jobs report, while Obama is hoping voters will remain patient, an appeal he made in his nomination acceptance speech Thursday night, where he acknowledged that the economy was still struggling and could take years to fully repair.
The jobs report could also negate any convention bounce Obama may have received.
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The Diamonds are forever
The Diamonds
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WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Saturday
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INFO: 888-436-6967 or www.charlestonwvcarshow.com CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Gary Owens said joining The Diamonds was really about being in the right place at the right time.
Owens said, "It's kind of a long story. I was just getting out of college and met the bass player for The Diamonds. He'd been with the band since 1959.
"It was the early 1970s and right in the middle of 'Happy Days' and 'American Graffiti.' There was kind of a rejuvenation of the 1950s, and The Diamonds were cranking it more than they had been -- and I just happened to sneak in."
Owens has been busy ever since. He and the band perform Saturday night at Haddad Riverfront Park as part of the Charleston Boulevard Rod Run and Doo Wop.
"We play a couple of hundred shows a year," Owens said, then acknowledged, "Well, maybe a bit less than we used to."
The busiest part of the year for them is the winter months.
Owens said, "December to May we go to Florida and perform for those people doing their snowbird thing. That's a big part of our business, but we do a lot of fairs and festivals."
The '50s never go out of style.
"That time in America was a lot different," he said. "People say when they hear us it takes them back to when they first heard the music. Times, they say, were much simpler. There are a million ways to put that."
The lineup of The Diamonds has changed dramatically over the years. The group was founded in 1953 by Dave Somerville, Ted Kowalski, Phil Levitt and Bill Reed, but by the end of the 1950s, only Somerville remained. Eventually he left to pursue a folk career as David Troy.
The band continued on under the direction of the different replacement members and was led by John Felton until the early 1980s. Felton died in a plane crash in 1982. Owens took over the band and later won the rights to the group name and has led The Diamonds ever since.
The band is still kind of fluid. Owens has been with The Diamonds for 38 years and the group's lead singer, Jerry Siggins, for 21 years, but the others are more recent additions.
"It's kind of like a baseball team," he said. "Guys come in and go out."
There have been quite a few Diamonds over the years, but lately, a story about a famous connection has popped up. Legend has it that Amos Hanks, the father of Academy Award winner Tom Hanks, was a member of the group.
"Oh, we hear that all the time," Owens said. "I have no idea where that comes from or who said that. Tom Hanks's dad was never a member of the band.
"I guess it's the wonders of the Internet."
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The Ministry of Finance has welcome the recent announcement by a group of donors to cut down their financial support for the coming financial year saying the decision was communicated timely to help planners work on the prospective gap.
The national Treasury says it important for the technocrats and decision making officials who are currently working on the budget for 2012/13 financial year to consider all sources of revenue and take a serious note on the cut down funds for General Basket Support (GBS).
Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Finance Ramadhan Khijjah told The Guardian on Sunday that the government was scrutinising revenue sources as well as expenditure to ensure smooth running of government and various projects.
"We expected this for the coming financial year, it makes us reposition on what we expect to collect internally, we also wish to remind all who have plans to cut their aids to serve us timely and useful information for the purpose of planning and avoid disrupting the budget afterwards," noted the PS.
He added: "We also need specific information for the same purpose of planning since you may find that some of the development partners reduce the support but they decide to channel more funds to the development projects".
A week ago a group of 12 development partners under the umbrella of European Union issued a statement that they intend to give Tanzania $495 million (Sh776 billion) in budget support, which is Sh93.4 billion less than the amount remitted during the current financial year.
This reduction in aid funds is viewed as a blow to government whose budget is donor dependent by more that 40 percent.
With less than a month before the next budged is presented to the Parliament in Dodoma policymakers and planners are working hard for alternative sources of revenue, for initial estimates had indicated that the government expected Sh846 billion budget support for 2012/13 financial year. Donors had offered Sh869.4 billion for the FY 2011/12 Budget.
Twelve donors who provide general budget support to Tanzania are the African Development Bank, Canada, Denmark, the European Commission, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Norway, Sweden, Britain and the World Bank.
This year's budget speech is expected to be read in Parliament on Thursday June 14. The one for the ending financial year is Sh13.4 trillion.
Economists have constantly criticized the government for passing budgets that are to a large extent financed with foreign loans and grants instead of domestic revenue.
They argue that donor dependence hurts the country, particularly at times when the donor nations undergo economic difficulties such as the recent euro-economic debt crisis that saw some of them failing to honour their financial commitments to donor dependent countries.


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Diagnosis of CAS isn't based on any single test or observation. It depends on the pattern of problems that are seen.
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