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California Trails and Greenways Conference April 22-24, 2015
30th ANNUAL CALIFORNIA TRAILS & GREENWAYS CONFERENCE
April 22-24, 2015
Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite
2015 Theme:
"Building Connections: Enhancing the Links between Communities and Trails"
• Preserving wilderness trails while introducing people to the magic of the outdoors
• Ensuring healthy ecosystems within open space through sustainable trail design
• Creating access and enhancing opportunities for trail use
• Building stronger communities while promoting active and healthy lifestyles by connecting people and places through trails
• Ensuring advocacy and protection of trails among the next generation of stewards
• Reconnecting children to nature through trails
• Improving the environmental and social health of communities through alternative transportation options
• Boosting local economies through local desirability and the promotion of trails as a tourist attraction
• Emphasizing regional thinking through community partnerships
The California Trails & Greenways Conference provides trail professionals, advocates, volunteers and users with a venue for sharing practical, up-to-date trail management and advocacy skills; as well as a forum for networking and building support for accessible, inter-connected, and sustainable non-motorized trail systems. Since 1985, this investment of knowledge by California State Parks and the California Trails Conference Foundation has helped ensure trail stewardship and leadership for generations to come.
Ninety-five percent of past participants said the conference met or exceeded their expectations. Attendees included representatives from public agencies (51%), trail advocacy organizations (38%), and trails-related businesses (9%). That's proof that even in really tough budget years agencies and not-for-profit organizations find this training invaluable!
Proposals must be received by January 9, 2015
"Building Connections: Enhancing the Links Between Communities and Trails"
Click here for more information about Session Proposals
Concurrent sessionsoffering valuable lessons in effective trail program management and funding opportunities.
Networking opportunities linking trail leaders in the community and government so they can partner to solve the most difficult issues. Need a professional trail mentor? Join us!
Workshops that provide hands-on learning opportunities with the latest technologies for trail development and maintenance.
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For information about Exhibit Opportunities, click here
The California Trails and Greenways Conference Awards acknowledge and show appreciation for worthy individuals, organizations, agencies and businesses that, through their hard work, integrity and social responsibility, have made outstanding contributions to promote, enhance or expand public awareness and use of trails and greenways in California during the year.
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The Conference happens because of you. Trail leaders from throughout the state contribute generously to our success and reap benefits for years to come. Don't miss these opportunities to be more visible:
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PURPOSE and HISTORY
The interactive conference forum meets California State Parks mandate under the Public Resources Code 5070.5 by providing:
High quality, innovative sessions covering the full range of trail topics, including current issues facing the trails community;
Day-long pre-conference workshops with hands-on learning;
Opportunities to network with other trail advocates to build support for local and statewide trail systems; and
Exhibits of innovative trail-related products and services.
Training trail professionals and community leaders advances the following state and federal programs:
The California Children's Outdoor Bill of Rights www.calroundtable.org
California's Climate Plan AB 32/SB 375 Transportation Goals http://www.climateplanca.org
California State Parks Accessibility Programhttp://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/21944/files/trailplandec2003updated.pdf
Strategic Growth Council SB 732 http://www.sgc.ca.gov
Governor's Fitness Challenge http://gov.ca.gov/news.php?id=17217
National Park Service National Trails System Act http://www.nps.gov/nts/legislation.html
Facilities planning to meet The Americans with Disabilities Act http://www.access-board.gov/guidelines-and-standards/recreation-facilities/outdoor-developed-areas/background/committee-report/trails
National Park Service Land and Water Conservation Fund http://www.nps.gov/lwcf
US Fish and Wildlife Service National Wildlife Refuge System Roads and Trails Programhttp://www.fws.gov/refuges/roads
Safe Routes to Schools http://www.saferoutesinfo.org
National Park Service Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Programhttp://www.nps.gov/ncrc/programs/rtca
Federal Highway Administration's Recreational Trails Programhttp://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/rectrails/index.htm
Bureau of Land Management National Scenic and Historic Trailshttp://www.americantrails.org/resources/fedland/blmnatplan0405.html
USDA Forest Service Recreation Programs http://www.fs.fed.us/recreation/
US DOT, HUD and EPA Partnership for Sustainable Communitieshttp://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/pdf/partnership_year1.pdf
First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move campaign http://www.letsmove.gov/lets-move-outside
For more information on the purpose and history of the California Trails & Greenways Conference, click here.
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I found part of the ESB wave at a Walmart in Loveland. I have no clue which one because I gotten lost. Just Luke and the Snowtrooper.
Walmart in Westminster had several Cody's for $6. I have not seen any further sign of the ESB wave
Yeah all WM's reduced the prices to 6 bucks for the holiday
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Picked up the ESB wave at Wal-Mart on Abeline this afternoon. They only had 1 of each figure -awesome wave of figures too! Saw the new CW Padme at a Kohls as well -but passed.
"Maybe I can help you. I am Boba Fett. The ship you seek is nearby." -Boba Fett
A Target this morning I saw the "NEW" Mustafar and Kamino Battle Packs. I passed on both. I just can't spend $24 on barely repainted repacked figures that were poorly done in the first place. I have not seen any further signs of the ESB wave.
I picked up two more of the Geonosis Assault battle pack at the Superior Target today; I have so many gunships, I just thought, "Eh, what the hell." I actually haven't put any of them on yet, so hopefully they look good. They also had two of the Kamino sets, one Endor pack, and one Rishi pack.
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My Star Wars Fan Film: The Lazy Jedi
I completed the ANH wave by getting the Jawa at the Broomfield Kmart, of all places. They had one each of the rest of the wave as well. Thanks to the buy 2, get 1 free sale there, I also picked up Boba Fett and another Shock Trooper, so they came out to about $6 each.
EDIT: I also completed the ROTS wave by getting Concept IG-88 at the Walmart off of I-25 and 104th (it's on Grant St.). They had two Codys as well as some of the other figures.
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My Photos and Reviews: SSG Toy Guide
My Star Wars Fan Film: The Lazy Jedi
I picked up more of the ESB wave today at the Wal-mart in Southlands. They had all but the R2 and the concept Snowtrooper. There was only one of each. I left the Luke because I had picked him up earlier.
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I got the Resurgence of the Jedi battle pack at the Westminster TRU today. It was $24.99, there was one left, and it didn't scan so I had to run back and get a different pack for them to scan, but that's better than nothing.
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My Photos and Reviews: SSG Toy Guide
My Star Wars Fan Film: The Lazy Jedi

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Dear Alibi,
I'm sure someone must have pointed this out already, but if not, let me be the first to say two things. First, the Oñate cover [RE: Feature, Oct. 20-26] cracked me up so badly, I was getting nervous looks from various Frontier denizens. Hilarious! Second, the depodiatrical bastard did not lead the first group of Spanish settlers into New Mexico, nor the second, nor even the 31st for that matter. What he did do was lead the expedition to reconquer New Mexico after the Pueblo Revolt—nearabouts a hundred years after the first Spanish incursions.
Editor's Note: The Pueblo Revolt occurred in 1680. Oñate led the first group of Spanish settlers into New Mexico in 1598.
Dear Alibi,
Recent sightings of JLo filming her newest movie, Bordertown, in downtown Albuquerque are a sign that your efforts to promote a film industry in New Mexico may indeed be working.
Bordertown is about the horror that has plagued the state of Chihuahua, Mexico, for over 12 years: the abductions, tortures, rapes and murders of hundreds of young women. Filmmaker Gregory Nava and JLo are using the power of cinema to promote the cause of human rights, to draw attention to this tragedy, to provoke outrage and perhaps action.
The defense of human rights is a function of government, as well. In this last state Legislative session, Senate Memorial 31 was passed unanimously. The memorial requires the governor to take several specific actions to address the epidemic of murders in Juarez and Chihuahua City and to positively influence the administration of justice in these cases.
Numerous reports implicate Mexican police and government officials in the commission and/or cover-up of these hideous murders. Some officials have even played with the pain and suffering of families, hiding the recovered bodies of long-missing daughters in at least one case, and convincing families to bury dubiously identified victims in others. We need information on the scope of training programs for Chihuahua police agencies which are conducted by the New Mexico police.
We need a report detailing whether money from our various state permanent funds is being invested in companies operating factories on the border. Lured by the promise of jobs, people from throughout Mexico have flooded Juarez, leaving behind family and community supports for a city that cannot possibly provide for their health and safety. Inadequate housing, police protection, and medical and social services have left the women of Juarez vulnerable, in a killing field ripe for predators. Companies that profit from cheap border labor must be held accountable for the safety of their workers.
Governor, the economic partnerships you pursue with our southern neighbors should be contingent on vigorous support of basic human rights. We need your office to speak as persuasively as possible to your counterparts in Mexico about this monstrous wave of unsolved crimes because many New Mexicans have been involved through close family members who have been victimized in Juarez. We need your courage, Governor, and we will remember you for it.
Students from high schools in Albuquerque wrote Senate Memorial 31. Several of these young people spoke on behalf of Senate Memorial 31, some choking back tears. The murdered women in Juarez are sisters, mothers and daughters, often with family living here in our community. It was easy for legislators to be moved to support the Memorial unanimously. It would be tragic if it was just as easy to ignore the resolutions—the hard work that will turn fine words and sentiments into action.
Please, Gov. Richardson, make Senate Memorial 31 a priority for you, your staff and the state. Make sure it doesn't get stuck on a shelf to gather dust.
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I am horrified that the Republican budget would want to cut both student loans and food stamps! Dammit, I'm a college student. My mother has to support my sister and me. We have to spend about 99 percent of our money on the rent, and if it weren't for our monthly food stamps, we basically wouldn't eat. And without my student loan, my brain would starve. And it's not only my family; it's my uncle, my mother's friends and many, many others.
Why would the Republicans want to do this to us? Are we just another generation fit to starve? Bad Republicans! No soup for me? Well, I say no soup for you!
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I know, I know, but I have already been to the fair—too soggy. You see, I grew up in Gallup, N.M., and, perhaps consequently, perhaps not, every now and again, in addition to a red or green fix, I gotta have my fry bread fix! I have been to the fair, and by far and away, the Laguna booth has the best fry bread for Navajo tacos.
But, you see, sometime ago in your food section, you mentioned a restaurant that, if not specializing in fry bread, had fry bread and/or Navajo tacos on the menu. I have been waiting for you to run that blurb again, but haven't seen it. And I read y'all every week.
Gimme dat ol' time fry bread—and not only do you have to fry it, but you have to make it using lard! Yup, that delicious, artery-plugging goop of joy that still comes in them blue tubs or bricks. It's good and good for you!!
If you, or someone else, could dig up that tidbit of info (and anybody else that has or specializes in Navajo tacos and/or fry bread) and send it along, I will be in your debt eternally. Well, maybe not eternally, but I'd sure appreciate it.
Editor's Note: We think you're looking for the Pueblo Harvest Café (843-7270). It's located at 2401 12th Street NW, inside the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. If you know of any other place that serves some mean fry bread and/or Navajo tacos, e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com.


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In our previous piece about a leaked European impact assessment on copyright, we described how the foreshadowed changes to European copyright law would place onerous new responsibilities on Internet platforms to scan your uploaded content on behalf of large entertainment companies. We also described how the changes would give news publishers a new, copyright-like veto power over the publications of snippets of text from news stories, even if these are merely by way of linking to the publisher's website.
A just-leaked draft impact assessment on the modernization of European copyright rules could spell the end for many online services in Europe as we know them. The document's recommendations foreshadow new a EU Directive on copyright to be introduced later this year, that will ultimately bind each of the European Union's 28 member states. If these recommendations by the European Commission are put in place, Europe's Internet will never be the same, and these impacts are likely to reverberate around the world.
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Rebelscum.com have posted a picture of the technic Jango Fett as well as Slave 1 that have made their way in stores early. Jango doesn't look 'bulky' enough to me, what do you think?
Rebelscum.com have posted a picture of the technic Jango Fett as well as Slave 1 that have made their way in stores early. Jango doesn't look 'bulky' enough to me, what do you think?
Good point, I think the arms and legs are way too hollow and that can't be fixed, but the torso can be filled up, and that might help. I like seeing the ball-jointing on the ankles, but w/out other leg joints, what's the point? I dig the holsterable guns though.
Darth Vader is becoming the Mickey Mouse of Star Wars.
Kylo Ren - came from Space Brooklyn, although he moved to Space Williamsburg before it was trendy.
The use of a lightsaber does not make one a Jedi, it is the ability to not use it.
I saw the Jango set at a local Wal-Mart here, and I am not very impressed. IMO it doesnt even look much like him.
This should be one of the coolest technic sets, but instead it is lacking in a few areas. The face doesnt even resemble Jango and the body looks kind of wimpy.
I wanted to get this set because I am a huge Fett fan, but now that Ive seen it up close I will save my money.
I havent seen the Slave I yet, but will definately get it when I find it.
"You know I love the guy but I swear he writes like freaking Yoda."-Dean Winchester
R12:2-Be Transformed
I just got my Jango Fett and Super Battle Droid Legos last night. I could not wait to put together the Jango. He looks GREAT !!
The ball joints on the ankles end up not working because of some other pieces -- but I assume that you can customize. The holsters are rather cool. The fingers and wrist are jointed like the stormtroopers, but they do hold the guns quite well.
The neatest thing it the lever that you push down that causes Jango to bend over and launch his rocket -- very cool. The head is a little off -- but they made up for it by allowing his radar site to move.
Cant wait to put together my super battle droid and my USC Yoda.
Have a great one!!
JediBoulton --
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Scholars offer perspectives on neoliberalism, Oct. 15-16
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Scholars and activists will discuss "Neoliberalism: Historical Perspectives and Critical Possibilities" in a workshop scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Oct. 15-16, at Princeton.
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A coworker recently remarked on my diary entries. To my current colleagues: No, none of the comments involve our current employer. Funny that miserable situations all sound similar.
A coworker recently remarked on my diary entries. To my current colleagues: No, none of the comments involve our current employer. Funny that miserable situations all sound similar.
Where did this month go?
Work: More of the same. Tweaked and twisted the builds and our code to get a sane Java2 release then spent the month fighting a morass of delays and complications to migrate software. Internal efforts to block our use of Weblogic in favor of the Big Blue product have resorted to making an apples to oranges price comparison of the former's enterprise cluster software to the latter's single server edition. They wrung a big (>30%) discount from the latter while taking the first discount (<10%) from the former. This could derail an entire year of testing and configuration. Worse it justifies declaring WebSphere Studio the standard IDE. I can't even guess what these people think they are gaining... maybe nothing but proving that they can. All of us will move to a new floor Friday and there are already signs that it will go badly.
Play: DSL installed. Excellent! Configured the router and my OpenBSD firewall. PF is good and I'm getting used to the changes from IPF. Reconfigured my wireless access point and renumbered the network and can now get hacking on NoCatAuth. Netbooted OpenBSD on a headless SS5/70 and set it up running Apache and redirected to it from the firewall. Amazingly, I was swept by two whisker scans in less than 14 hours from some unnamed addresses (probably in Europe, maybe in .nl). Worked on and off on nothing in particular. Tweaked Jproxy. Messed around with POE, again. Used the gift certificate my wife gave me to buy motorcycle gear, it should be here in a few days. I can't wait for spring and oh, how I want this as my next bike!
Spent Saturday messing around with sockets and threads under Java. Didn't have my all reference books on hand (left them at work, I should get duplicate copies of everything useful...) Went searching for examples and put together a logging port-forwarder which outputs traffic in the classic offset/hex/ascii format. GPL-ed because the examples I looked at from were under the GPL and it's a pretty trivial hack. Registered it on Freshmeat anyway. Whee.
Sunday was beautiful, one of those rare perfect days. Maria and I took the car out, put the top down and drove backroads to Lambertville, NJ. We heard it was a cute town and had antique stores. We heard right. It's on the Delaware and the place reminds me of the Hudson river towns but much more dense and generally in better condition.
Slept badly, kept Maria up so now she's grumpy. Dread going to work.
The grind continues. $BIGCONSULTING is rampant. Interestingly, the emphasis on software maturity level is out of favor- that was quick! -and is considered a side-effect of organizational changes. Layoffs to be announced 1/17. Bonuses, if they exist, are rumored to be announced 1/18. Our group is apparently behind on two projects (very large scale software infrastructure changes, not seen by customers) because we provided assistance to other teams (real products, seen by real customers) and delayed to avoid collisions in production (which is also seen by customers). So we are refocusing on our own tasks and are instructed to not help other teams. The exception is if we can get their tracking codes for billing or the include our work in their estimates. I see the need, but question the benefit.
Making a list of priorities and what I personally need to accomplish. Get a sense of direction. Maybe I'm fledging. Anyone hiring?
Discovered two links on the wonderful C2.com wikki:
Long time, no post. Seems like I have been very busy, but I can't recall what I was doing. Been going to the gym at least two to three times a week (but not this week). Hacked on my Perl script a little, found a bug, added logging. If I get around to it I'll upload to CPAN but it looks like I'll not get time until January. Visited friends in Virginia a couple of times- They had a baby and Maria is now the God-Mother (heh). At work, we're in the end-of-year grind to push everything into production before the cut off date and things are crazy. Also took part in a three-day Change Management and Leadership program which, other than the "drink the Kool-Aid" enthusiasm of the trainers, seemed fairly useful. I've added a dozen new jargon terms to my repertoire.
<Rant> Read this screed by Michael Lane Thomas of Microsoft (Google cache, original no longer online). All I can say is that it is grossly misleading and disgustingly self-serving to compare the events of 9/11 with the latest worm to target IIS. Side-stepping the mixed metaphors and the emotional appeals echoing recent events, I wonder if anyone can conceive that weak apologies for defective software that place the blame in the complexity of software and couch it in the "never-ending expansion in human knowledge" will make up for the time and effort wasted cleaning up the vendor's self-inflicted security mess. Touching upon individualism and competition, he jabs at "evolving" new ideas and here, at least, he is right. Evolution is taking place. The hard, unforgiving, Darwinian arms race of competition and coevolution that has left innumerable family trees without living descendants may be abrading Microsoft products as they expand beyond their desktop niche. And there is a certainy that the resulting offspring will be more adapted to that environment than their ancestors but there is very little to say that whatever spawned the latest troubles will be there to appreciate it. </Rant>
Started sending the resume around. The market may be depressed but so am I and this place is mostly the cause. My wife, having listened to me bitch and moan after work, tore a page out of her O magazine describing six signs it's time to change jobs. I answer 'yes' to four and vary on a fifth. I've thought hard about what bothers me and have this list:
Even though I'm non-essential staff and I didn't get the call to come in, I came to work early. I can't stand another day doing nothing but puttering around the apartment. Downtown is mostly empty and there are cops and national guard on almost every corner. I did spend Friday and Saturday visiting friends upstate and Sunday I went for a 170 mile ride on the motorcycle. It's easier to push the recent events out of my head when dealing with the immediacy of running through country roads at a fast pace. Think I'll go to the Super Sunday gathering at Marcus Dairy.
New HTML Parser: The long-awaited libxml2 based HTML parser code is live. It needs further work but already handles most markup better than the original parser.
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