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Hitman: Absolution
Where are these guns in the main game for them to unlock?
-Agency Kazo TRG
-Agency HX UMP
-Skurky's Mustang Snub
-Travis' Swiss 3000
I do not really want to spend $4,000,000 total for all 4 guns unless this is the only way to unlock them.
Obviously very late in the game.
Respect few, fear none..
Full tattoo sleeve = 48 hours and 10 minutes under the gun. (78% done)
It's my understanding that the Agency Kazo was a DLC, and the only way to unlock it is to spend the Contract money. On the others, unsure, because I'm also missing them.
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-Agency Kazo TRG
The last two on your list must be purchased in contracts mode... They are not collectible in the campaign
"You're never too young to have a Vietnam flashback." --- Gamertag: Gobey6
All four of these weapons can only be unlocked in Contracts Mode.
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Department of Defense's Waiver of Competitive Prototyping Requirement for the Army's Indirect Fire Protection Capability Increment 2, Block 1 Program
GAO-14-643R: Published: Jun 11, 2014. Publicly Released: Jun 11, 2014.
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What GAO Found
The Department of Defense's (DOD) rationale for waiving the competitive prototyping requirement in the Weapon Systems Acquisition Reform Act (WSARA) of 2009, as amended, for the Army's Indirect Fire Protection Capability (IFPC) – Increment 2, Block 1 program addresses one of the two bases provided in the statute; namely that the cost of producing competitive prototypes exceeds the expected life-cycle benefits (in constant dollars) of producing the prototypes. IFPC Increment 2, Block 1 is the first of three blocks of capability to detect, assess, and defend against threats from rockets, artillery, mortars, cruise missiles, and unmanned aircraft. According to the DOD waiver, the Army's acquisition strategy leverages mature, fielded components and subsystems, and as a result the potential benefits ofcompetitive prototyping are limited. In addition, the Army plans to build two of its own prototypes and conduct a formal review of the system's preliminary design during the technology development phase to further reduce technical, cost, and schedule risks. The Army estimates that this strategy will cost $219.6 million (in base year 2013 dollars). In comparison, the Army estimates that competitive prototyping would cost around $428.1 million (in base year 2013 dollars) and add 24 months to the technology development schedule with potential benefits of only $9.8 million (in base year 2013 dollars). DOD and the Army concluded that neither the life-cycle benefits, nor the benefits of improved performance and increased technical and design maturity, justified the cost of producing such prototypes.
DOD found that the Army's cost-benefit analysis was reasonable. The Army's analysis consideredtwo strategies. The first strategy reflects the Army's current plan to build two of its own prototypes. The second strategy reflects a competitive prototyping scenario in which two competing contractors each build two prototypes for a combined total of four. The Army's analysis indicates that nearly all of the cost difference between the two strategies is associated with having contractors build a combined total of four prototypes, test ranges, and facilities to support the additional prototypes, and costs associated with retaining systems engineering and program management personnel longer than currently planned. The Army assumed that if a competitive prototyping strategy was used, one of the competing developers would be carried forward into engineering and manufacturing development which would provide the benefit of continuous learning. Using guidance from DOD's Manufacturing Management Guide and Defense Acquisition University the Army determined that a 9 percent increase in software productivity and a 15 percent increase in production and fielding efficiency could be realized, which would result in a total life-cycle benefit of around $9.8 million (in base year 2013 dollars).
Why GAO Did This Study
WSARA required the Secretary of Defense to modify guidance to ensure that the acquisition strategy for each major defense acquisition program provides for competitive prototypes before Milestone B approval--which authorizes entry into system development--unless the Milestone Decision Authority waives the requirement. Competitive prototyping, which involves commercial, government, or academic sources producing early prototypes of weapon systems or critical subsystems, can help DOD programs reduce technical risk, refine requirements, validate designs and cost estimates, and evaluate manufacturing processes prior to making major commitments of resources. It can also help reduce the time it takes to field a system, and as a result, reduce its acquisition cost. WSARA also provides that whenever a Milestone Decision Authority authorizes a waiver of the competitive prototyping requirement on the basis of what WSARA describes as "excessive cost," the Milestone Decision Authority is required to submit notification of the waiver, together with the rationale, to the Comptroller General of the United States. WSARA further provides that no later than 60 days after receipt of a notification of a waiver, GAO is to review the rationale for the waiver and submit a written assessment of that rationale to the congressional defense committees.
On March 31, 2014, we received notice from DOD that it had waived the competitive prototyping requirement for the IFPC Increment 2, Block 1 program. In this report, we assess DOD's rationale for granting the waiver and the analysis used to support it.
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Military Personnel:Actions Needed to Address Sexual Assaults of Male ServicemembersGAO-15-284: Published: Mar 19, 2015. Publicly Released: Mar 19, 2015.
Mar 16, 2015
Operational Contract Support:Actions Needed to Enhance the Collection, Integration, and Sharing of Lessons LearnedGAO-15-243: Published: Mar 16, 2015. Publicly Released: Mar 16, 2015.
Mar 12, 2015
Defense Acquisitions:Assessments of Selected Weapon ProgramsGAO-15-342SP: Published: Mar 12, 2015. Publicly Released: Mar 12, 2015.
Mar 2, 2015
Defense Acquisitions:Better Approach Needed to Account for Number, Cost, and Performance of Non-Major ProgramsGAO-15-188: Published: Mar 2, 2015. Publicly Released: Mar 2, 2015.
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Acquisition Reform:DOD Should Streamline Its Decision-Making Process for Weapon Systems to Reduce InefficienciesGAO-15-192: Published: Feb 24, 2015. Publicly Released: Feb 24, 2015.
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Contingency Contracting:Contractor Personnel Tracking System Needs Better Plans and GuidanceGAO-15-250: Published: Feb 18, 2015. Publicly Released: Feb 18, 2015.
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Building Partner Capacity:DOD Should Improve Its Reporting to Congress on Challenges to Expanding Ministry of Defense Advisors ProgramGAO-15-279: Published: Feb 11, 2015. Publicly Released: Feb 11, 2015.
Defense Business Transformation:DOD Has Taken Some Steps to Address Weaknesses, but Additional Actions Are NeededGAO-15-213: Published: Feb 11, 2015. Publicly Released: Feb 11, 2015.
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DOD Acquisitions:Opportunities May Exist to Increase Utility of Nondevelopmental Items Pilot ProgramGAO-15-285: Published: Jan 29, 2015. Publicly Released: Jan 29, 2015.
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American Gladiators crowns new winners
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American Gladiators renewed already?!
No word yet on when the new season will begin (this debut season is a short one wrapping next month) or how many episodes have been ordered, but this means it's not too late for me to try out to be on the show. Or better yet, if I start working out now, maybe I can be the thirteenth Gladiator. My Gladiator name will be Pudge, and luckily the giant cotton swab is already my weapon of choice in melee combat.
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(S04E19) After ten weeks, nineteen episodes, and an uncountable number of teases about results coming after the break, it all came down to tonight. As we have come to expect from the finale, ABC pulled out all the stops, bringing back all of the contestants, the pros, and the past champions. Also expected, they allotted an hour more airtime than they really needed, which led to a night that was heavy with pre-taped packages.
Dancing With The Stars: Week 10
With only three teams left, and the big disco ball on the line, each team has three performances to do this week. One is held off for the results show, but tonight we got to see each of them in the Judge's Choice round, and the much anticipated Freestyle. Let's get to it.
Dancing With The Stars: Week 9 Results
(S04E17) This week's elimination wasn't exactly shocking, but there was a lot of suspense leading up to the final announcement. There was also a ton of filler, and not the entertaining Kenny Mayne-style filler. In the recap of Monday's performances, we learned that Julianne snorts when she laughs, which only makes her more adorable.
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(S04E16) We've reached the (thankfully) Cyrus-free semifinals, and it looks like tomorrow's elimination will be a nail-biter. There was absolutely no dead weight on the dance floor, a fact that made for an exciting evening of performances. There were perfect scores, pelvic thrusts, and the phrase "Yours is bigger." What's not to like?
Apolo Anton Ohno and Julianne Hough (Quickstep) - This week the contestants got to pick their favorite Ballroom and Latin dance styles. For the Ballroom round, Apolo and Julianne chose the Quickstep. Revealing his competitive spirit, Apolo set quite a few goals for himself. He wanted tens for his Ballroom round, and he wanted perfect scores for both dances.
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The results show has always had to fight the problem that they only have about two minutes of actual results for their 60 minute show. Right now, it's as good as it has ever been. It's always going to be behind the performance show, because the star's performances are what it's all about, but the producers deserve credit for how much work is going into the results show. Enough about that though, we have results to get to.
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(S04E14) Which one of these doesn't belong? As is par for the course on Dancing With The Stars, somebody always gets through on the power of the fan vote, surpassing contestants that are superior dancers. This year, that somebody is Billy Ray Cyrus. We could argue all day about whether or not Billy Ray should still be on the show, but one thing is for sure, while he is here, he makes things interesting. Read on to hear about the latest dustup.
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It's a good point, and something that seems to happen every season. For whatever reason, the judges get a burr under their saddle and just go after one of the better contestants, while soft-pedaling some of the lesser routines. His best course of action is to move along and know that he's in good company.
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This is the scene that curtailed my usual doggy walk yesterday and today after the recent heavy rain. My local footbridge was totally inaccessible yesterday and the situation is much the same today although I could at least walk to the edge of the bridge today.
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WOW Elaine, this is quite amazing. How high is that bridge above the usual water level? Also I am trying to place it – has it been there long because darned if I can remember it.
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Hi Peter, I don't know exactly how high the bridge is, but at a guess I'd say about 10 ft. from the water at the higher end. It was built about 3or 4 years ago to replace the one that got washed away in the 1980's floods.
– Elaine Teague
nothing stopping you swimming across, i got some spare fins i can loan you, im sure the dogs wont mind.
LOL! Too cold even for the dog.
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Wal-Mart Stores Inc, the world's largest private employer, has been ordered to pay $4.8 million in back wages and damages to more than 4,500 of their employees across the United States, after the U.S. Labour Department found the company guilty of violating federal regulations requiring overtime pay from 2004 to 2007.
According to a Reuters report, the company failed to pay overtime to certain employees - namely vision-centre managers and asset-protection coordinators - as they thought them to be exempt from overtime requirements, when in fact they were not.
"When the issues resolved today were initially raised, we took them seriously and fully cooperated with the Department of Labour to make sure they were corrected in 2007," said Wal-Mart spokesman Greg Rossiter.
"We adjusted our pay practices at that time and determined that back wages should be paid for the associates involved," he added, as quoted by the Associated Press.
The terms of the compensation package dictate that set-protection coordinators will be entitled to an average of $290 each, while vision centre managers receive $2,300. Wal-Mart will also have to pay $464,000 in civil penalties in order to settle the case.
But the case, coupled with previous reports of workplace violations, have rattled investors and reinvigorated Wal-Mart's critics.
In 2007, the Labour Department found the retailer guilty of owing up to $34 million in back wages to 87,000 workers - some of whom were owed more than $10,000 each.
"The fines Walmart must pay for its overtime violations are just another side effect of the company's growth at any cost strategy," said a statement from Making Change at Walmart, a organisation backed by the United Food and Commercial Workers Union.
"Walmart's top executives and the Walton heirs who own a majority of the company have shown they are willing to break the law and harm workers in the name of more profits."
Related: Infographic: The Walmart Economy
The U.S. Justice Department has also been conducting a criminal probe of the company since December to determine whether it violated the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
Let this be a signal to other companies that when violations are found, the Labour Department will take appropriate action to ensure that workers receive the wages they have earned," said Labour Secretary Hilda L. Solis to the Washington Post.


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Roxbury — Todd Mountain Theater Project (TMTP) launches its 12th season at The Roxbury Arts Group (RAG) on August 5 with an unforgettable play, "Limbo Tales," by Len Jenkin. The play was produced in New York City in 1980, where it won Obies for best play and best director.
The municipal parking lot behind the Gottfried Professional Building on Walnut Street, Margaretville will be closed to all vehicles from Monday, Aug. 2 at 8 a.m. until Friday, Aug. 6 at 5 p.m.
During this period, the parking lot will be resurfaced. Inclement weather may extend the period during which the lot is closed.
Claryville — Family Camp, one of the most enduring traditions at Frost Valley YMCA, is set for Sunday through Friday, Aug. 22 to 27. This special session, which many families have been attending for decades, provides six days filled with everything a family needs to get away from the busy workday routine, unplug from the noise and reconnect with each other.
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The primary means for the Emerald Ash Borer and Asian Longhorned Beetles to spread is via the transportation of firewood. The insects fly only a limited distance during their lifetime, but the devastation they produce can spread rapidly when wood containing the insects is transported for long distances.
North Blenheim —The New York Power Authority (NYPA) will host a two-part program on stewardship of the wetlands, entitled "Stream Watch," on Wednesday and Thursday, July 28 and 29, from 10 a.m. to noon. The program, part of NYPA's Summer Education Series, will take place at a new outdoor pavilion on the grounds of the Blenheim-Gilboa Visitors Center, and is being presented in cooperation with The Catskill Center for Conservation and Development.
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The longtime town clerk in the Town of Shandaken was arrested last week following an alleged scuffle between her and the deputy town clerk in the town's offices in Allaben. Laurilyn Frasier, 59, of Phoenicia, was arrested on Tuesday, July 20 after a complaint was made to the Ulster County Sheriff's office that Frasier had pushed her deputy, Jacqui Gugleilmetti.
The Honest Brook Music Festival's next concert will feature Trinidadian soprano Jeanine De Bique with pianist Keun-A Lee on Sunday, Aug. 1 at 4 p.m. Her program will include songs by Ravel, Hugo Wolf and Mozart, among others, and she will close her program with a group of Negro Spirituals.
Highmount – The renowned Catskill Mountain Jazz Series at the Belleayre Music Festival opens with two diverse acts — the Javon Jackson Quartet, featuring drumming legend Jimmy Cobb, on Friday, July 30 and violin virtuoso Regina Carter on Saturday, July 31.
By Jay Braman Jr.
Yet another school official has left the Onteora School District.
Donna Flayhan, a first-term trustee who was to serve through the end of June 2011, said last week that she plans to move to uptown Kingston with her husband, Paul Boulay, a Kingston school district teacher, and their daughters, Tori and Suzy.
Roxbury —Two photographers look at the world through very different lenses in a new exhibit opening at The Roxbury Arts Group's Old Bank Gallery on Saturday, July 31. Helane Levine-Keating's "Medusae of the Sea" are luminous color photographs of various jellies, also know as medusae, and sea anemones taken at the Monterey Aquarium, Monterey, Calif., the Boston Aquarium, Boston, Mass., and the Coney Island Aquarium, Brooklyn from 2007-2010.
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What: A new research paper on federal bid protests for the American Bar Association by Dan Gordon, former administrator of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy.
Why: Bid protests are not as common as believed and could be more asset than liability to U.S. federal procurement, according to Gordon, who is now associate dean for government procurement law at George Washington University.
The Government Accountability Office counts federal bid protests in such a convoluted way, says Gordon, that the protest process is perceived to be overly complex and extensive. Specifically, his 49-page report says that between pre- and post-award protests, as well as supplemental filings in between, the GAO is double or even triple-counting some contract protests. That inflated count, says Gordon, can result in a perception that tens of thousands of protests filed each year.
Bid Protests: The Costs are Real, but the Benefits Outweigh Them
Gordon asserts that the total number of protests is no more than a couple of thousand a year. Crunching government numbers, he calculates that in 2006 only 1.92 protests resulted from each $1 billion in federal procurement spending. In 2011 the number was a bit higher, 2.74 per $1 billion.
Additionally, using data from a total of 200,000 Air Force contracts in 2008, Gordon concludes that only ½ of 1 percent of all government contracts are actually protested.
Verbatim: "Since the days when protest filings were tracked on 3 x 5 cards, the GAO has counted cases in a manner that can cause people to believe that protest numbers are higher than they actually are."
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On Friday, March 14, the Army conducted the official inactivation ceremony for4th Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker) at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.
And with it, Lakewood officially said goodbye to its longtime Community Connector to the base.
The ceremony marked the end of a remarkable relationship between the City and the Raider Brigade. The two were intertwined, as much as a community and brigade could be.
When the 4-2 returned from deployment and rejoined their families and friends, the City celebrated. When they lost a soldier, the City mourned. Lakewood was mentioned multiple times on the official Army video about the Brigade, which can be viewed on the City of Lakewood's hompage .
Raider Brigade soldiers were seen throughout the community, whether it was volunteering at a community festival, thanking a business owner or speaking to elementary school students about the importance of Veterans Day.
On Friday, the 4-2 recognized the City for its support and gave Lakewood an award for organizing a community parade when the Brigade returned from deployment in 2013. It also recognized former Lakewood Mayor and Pierce County Councilman Douglas Richardson with the highest civilian honor for his support of the Brigade during his tenure.
The ceremony had special meaning for Lakewood City Councilmember John Simpson, who as a journalist embedded twice with the Brigade while overseas, something for which he said was an honor.
He added that while Friday marked the end of Lakewood's relationship with the 4-2, the community can reflect on the unique connection it had to the Raider Brigade.
"This is a good day," Simpson said. "It marks the end of a great chapter in Lakewood's history."
Again, the City thanks every member of the Raider Brigade and their families for our relationship, which Lakewood will never forget. We also can't wait to start a new relationship with our new Community Connector, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division .
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Looking for things to do with kids this September in Westchester County? Our list of fun fall events includes fairs and festivals, a colorful pow wow, and more in Armonk, Cortlandt Manor, Katonah, North Salem, Peekskill, Sleepy Hollow, Tuckahoe, and beyond.
American Gold Cup Horse Show
Old Salem Farm, North SalemSept. 14-15
Westchesterites who've never been to an equestrian show are in for a treat this year. The American Gold Cup, one of the most prestigious equestrian sporting events in the world of international show jumping, will take place Sep. 14-15 in its new home, the luxurious and historic Old Salem Farm in North Salem. Here, elite equestrian athletes, horse owners, young riding hopefuls, and enthusiastic fans will gather to enjoy this extraordinary show jumping event. Among the family friendly activities spectators can enjoy are high-end (think Hermés) boutique shopping, celebrity sightings, the signature Just World International Horseless Horse Show for kids (they do everything a horse-and-rider does, minus the horse!), and much more. The event has been designated a World Cup Qualifier competition, making it an important event for riders aspiring to compete at the 2014 World Cup Finals in Lyon, France.
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Even if you don't agree that, as the old Staples commercial insisted, it's the "most wonderful time of the year," one thing you've got to give fall is its bounty of delicious tastes, visual beauty, and outdoor fun. The air is crisp, the sky seems impossibly blue, and everywhere you go, the atmosphere is alive with possibility. So load the family into the car for a short drive to one (or all!) of these delightful local fall festivals.
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The Redhawk Native American Arts Council hosts its annual Native American Pow Wow at FDR State Park Sep. 21-22. This annual full-contest pow wow attracts more than 500 Native American artists, educators, singers, dancers, storytellers, and performing groups from across the Americas. There will be more than 40 artist booths selling crafts, jewelry, food, and more, plus a live birds of prey exhibit, pony rides, a tipi raising, and the grand entry of dancers at 1pm and 4pm daily. Rain or shine.
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Foot Race: Wampus Brook Park, Maple Avenue, Armonk – Sept. 22Art Show: 205 Business Park Drive, Armonk – Sept. 28-29
Most of Armonk comes out for the hamlet's two big events in September: The 52nd annual Armonk Outdoor Art Show and Foot Race. The two-day, nationally recognized Art Show features 185 juried artists' works, including oils/acrylics, watercolors, mixed media, sculpture, photography/digital art, jewelry, and fine crafts. There is free parking on site, as well as children's activities, docent tours, and a full food court.
Art Show week kicks off Sept. 22 with Jamie's 5K Run/Walk for the Library, in memory of Jamie Love, a former member of the Byram Hills cross country and track and field teams. The race benefits the Friends of the North Castle Public Library, Inc. T-shirts are provided to the first 300 runners who sign up for either Jamie's 5K Run/Walk or the Monet Mile Run. Prizes will be awarded.
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Westchester Italian Cultural Center, TuckahoeSept. 28
Piccoli Cuochi means "Little Chefs." And in Piccoli Cuochi: Cooking Classes for Children at the Westchester Italian Cultural Center, little chefs get to enjoy a fun, hands-on workshop that will teach them how to prepare fettuccine tricolore. Participants will make this delicious pasta from scratch and take home what they make. A plate of homemade fettucine dressed with different sauces will be served at the end of the class. Space is limited; early registration is suggested. Participants must register and prepay.
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Known for consistently booking some of the finest performers in new and traditional folk, roots rock, bluegrass and newgrass, and other American roots music, Suwannee Springfest returns in 2012 for its 16th straight year. Suwannee Springest will be held March 23-25, 2012 at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, Florida and features some of the biggest names in the scene with veterans and up-and-comers alike.
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Since Keller Williams first appeared on the scene in the early '90s, he has helped define the term independent artist. Looking at the diversity of his fall plans, you can certainly ascertain why. Look for Keller on tour through the end of the year in several of his various incarnations, including his newest collaboration – The Travelin' McCourys Featuring Keller Williams – debuting this fall at Magnolia Fest, Voodoo Music Festival, and others.
As a busker on the streets of New Orleans, Gill Landry's path led him to become an indispensable member of Old Crow Medicine Show. His new album Piety & Desire is a love song to his beginnings in New Orleans. Named after two streets that run parallel through the city's 9th ward where Landry cut his teeth for years.
Conspirator, the live Electro-House act from Philadelphia, released two new tracks exclusively with ThisSongIsSick.com earlier this week – the group is now pleased to present their new studio track plus a highly praised remix for the Avicii/Tim Berg track "Seek Bromance" to the rest of the world. Conspirator begins their 19-date tour TODAY in Lexington, KY (full list of tour dates below).
The Mimi Fishman Foundation has launched an auction featuring drumsticks and drumheads using during 2010 and 2011 shows. Every stick/head available has been dated by Phish drummer Jon Fishman's drum tech as well as signed by Jon himself. Shows include New Years, Bethel, and Super Ball IX among many others.
DeLuna Fest and Five Flags Tourism Group are excited to announce the performance schedule for this year's music festival taking place on the gorgeous sugar-white sands of Pensacola Beach, FL, on October 14th, 15th, and 16th. DeLuna Fest's five stages and waterfront hotels along Pensacola Beach will play host to over 80 bands including the hottest in today's mainstream and indie rock scene as well as seasoned headliners, regional Southern Rock superstars and the very best in jazz and blues.
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Was "Heaven's Gate" the Worst Movie Ever Filmed in a National Park?
Duncan: Every movie has its defenders. I wonder about an endorsement that includes a recommendation to "skip over the first 20-30 minute scene." That would be an awfully big chunk of a movie of typical length.
Was "Heaven's Gate" the Worst Movie Ever Filmed in a National Park?
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Was "Heaven's Gate" the Worst Movie Ever Filmed in a National Park?
I've seen the movie, and it is far from terrible. I would suspect we could look around any number of b-movies filmed in or around NPs for the title "worst". I can believe it is the most disastrous movie ever made in a National Park. The movie is actually pretty enjoyable in the home, where you can pause it and address nature functions....and you do need to skip over the first 20-30 minute scene at a University. I did a little research on the net when it showed up on Sundance in the last year, and at least some of the actors, like Kristofferson, had some pride in the film. The bad-mouthing the film gets is very over-blown, especially in the modern era where effects are everything and story is unnecessary.
Too Many Deer in the Nation's Capital? Rock Creek Park Holds a Public Meeting on Wednesday
1. During my many years in DC, it was not uncommon to see deer on the road, either within Rock Creek Park, on Military Rd., or as far as 16th Street outside the park. It's still not something that most drivers worried too much about, however. You were more worried about being car-jacked, or much more likely, somebody - usually a taxi cab - doing something dangerous beside you; of course, I didn't spend most of my years driving in DC (I biked and took the subway).
2. Rock Creek Park is a very long, thin park. Wherever there are deer, they are going to be very nearly outside the park. Whether there are too many or too few, there will be deer potentially on the roads of NW DC.
2. As for wolves, I would have loved to have seen them reintroduced. I don't know how the people there would have reacted; my sense is that there are far more dangerous things to worry about in DC than wolves. Most people in DC don't have lawns or yards (even the rich), and so dogs aren't being left outside within the city (though Maryland is a different story); most people don't have outdoor cats. It would certainly produce some changes; frankly, they'd be welcome. The wolves would have corridors to travel, as a lot of the parks nearly connect with one another such that wolves could potentially move up the Potomac and into West Virginia, perhaps, even reach the Shenandoahs with some luck. But, in DC, you worry about crime, you worry about the high cost of living; it would have been probably more amusing than anything to watch people worry about wolves (it would have made national news for sure, and that would be a good opportunity to educate people about wolves).
3. Hunters in Rock Creek Park is not at all practical; it's just not a park where you can at all safely do that; civilization is all around you; there isn't a place in the park where you can escape the roar of cars; people are everywhere, even living in the woods (I knew a guy who was squatting in a cabin for years).
4. It's a good set of neighborhoods to do this; generally the area around Rock Creek Park is affluent. Any adverse effect from wolves - and there aren't many - would affect the richer residents of the city. So, an ecological experiment would not be foisted on people in the city who generally otherwise have the least say.
5. So, yeah, wolves ... why not? The only real issue I can think of is that it's not particularly humane to the wolves to reintroduce them (and it wasn't in Yellowstone, either, but what's done is done). And, I think you'd be surprised to find a stronger level of support for it than you might imagine - though it would be an uphill fight at first. Ultimately, it would be good for DC to have that conversation and good for the nation to learn more about wolves and their role.
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Was "Heaven's Gate" the Worst Movie Ever Filmed in a National Park?
Can you give us a list of other movies shot in national parks?
It Ain't Sexy: Charting The Next Two Decades At Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
As I currently live in Madison, WI I plan to attend the meeting on Thursday if I can. I got a nice full-color version of the GMP in the mail. I really like the idea of expanding access to the islands. Currently it's pretty hard and/or expensive to get to any island other than Madeline Island, which is not part of the national lakeshore (but still worth checking out, and part of which is protected as a state park).
Too Many Deer in the Nation's Capital? Rock Creek Park Holds a Public Meeting on Wednesday
May I suggest that we relocate some of the Yellowstone wolves? Not only would this thin the deer population but would also improve the split times for runners and cyclists.
Seriously, bring in local bow hunters.
National Park Service Reaches Final Agreements To Obtain Land Needed for Flight 93 Memorial
A nice outcome.
Perhaps the Secretary has a future on the international front :-)
Too Many Deer in the Nation's Capital? Rock Creek Park Holds a Public Meeting on Wednesday
the realistic solution is to allow a small number of hunters to solve this problem. hunters enjoy the procedure are trained in safety and love eating there harvest. Public land deserves public solutions. I envision a lottery for bow hunters.
Too Many Deer in the Nation's Capital? Rock Creek Park Holds a Public Meeting on Wednesday
I'm in the Kansas City area, where a nearby county park has 200 deer per square mile. Research has shown that up to 80% of deer die during relocation and birth control is expensive and takes several years to be effective. The county has decided to use sharpshooters, not a popular idea with many, but it is the most effective and the least expensive alternative.
Too Many Deer in the Nation's Capital? Rock Creek Park Holds a Public Meeting on Wednesday
The one real answer will, of course, not be explored. Utilize the natural method. Predation. Historically the most active predator, of white tail deer, has been humans.
New Lodge Gives You an Opportunity to Better Know Kenai Fjords National Park
Well, I just got back from my 11 Grand Journey with Alaska Wildland Adventures with a stop including the Kenai Fjords Glacier Lodge. I must say the whole experience with AWA and the lodge in question was excellent. The staff is extremely knowledable and skilled. there are many hiking and kayaking options for vistors each day (as the weather permits). While the three days we were there we could only see Pederson Glacier one complete day, the whole experience was top notch. I would deffintely recommend going here as part of one of AWA's package tours or as an independent traveler.
FAQs About the Out-of-Control Big Meadow Fire at Yosemite National Park
Excuse me, but unacceptable is the correct response. After your explanations and those of the NPS, the simple fact remains that the NPS themselves believe serious errors were made. It is correct to ask questions, not say that is the way the world works, things are unpredictable, and oh well, I'm sure they are doing their best. It is unacceptable because to let it be acceptable is to allow the NPS to do the same thing all over again...in other words light the same prescribed burn, under the same conditions, in the future. Obviously that didn't work out so well huh? The guess of experts I know is that conditions were not what they expected, however they went ahead since lots of pre work had been done, and felt they could slip it by. But they didn't. Absolutely questions should and will be asked and answered.
Didn't burn a single structure? So it's OK? How about the forest areas that will take two generations to recover?
Having worked for 30 years with governmental agencies I know that without questions and accountability...and the improvements that ensue, history can very easily be repeated as the bureaucratic machinery moves forward.
Traveler's Checklist: New River Gorge National River
Carl, being a WVU alum, I know what you're saying. Not only did I fall in love with Blackwater Falls SP during my college days, but I also guided on the Cheat and New rivers. Spectacular, simply spectacular. And then there's Dolly Sods.
And thanks for the kind words for the Traveler. We like to think we're a work in progress, so hopefully things will only get better!
Traveler's Checklist: New River Gorge National River
We loved our visit to the New River Gorge area last September. If you go there you should also check out the WV State Parks nearby. We were very impressed with how reasonably priced everything was. We got a 3 hour horse back ride at Babcock for $35 each. The prices at their lodges were all under $100, some under $80. I think the best SP in this area is Pipestem. We were so impressed that we took a May vacation in the northern part of the state and stayed at 2 differant parks. Blackwater Falls SP was the one we loved the most in the NE part of the state. Cacapon was a close second.
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Great Smoky's Highway 441 to be Closed Temporarily for 75th Anniversary Rededication Ceremony
Thanks for clarification.
Interior Officials Want to Allow Concealed Carry in the National Parks
Thats what we say about you! LMAO!
Interior Officials Want to Allow Concealed Carry in the National Parks
The word "is" coming to end! Because of fools like yourself! If you don't want to be able to protect yourself and your family from crazies or wild animals then so be it. Survival of the fittest or shall we say the smartest!
Angels Landing Trail at Zion National Park to be Closed Briefly on September 1st
Is that a polite way of saying you wriggled down Walter's Wiggles on a trail of brown goo?
Big Meadow Fire At Yosemite National Park Up to 4,382 Acres, Restricted Access Monday Along Tioga Road
InciWeb has today's map up at:
No active burn around Foresta. New front on the east, and gradual north & NW extension.
Proposed Power Lines at Everglades National Park Highlight Several National Issues
Without defending nuclear power (I'm at most ambivalent about the expansion of Turkey Point), I noticed that the actual proposal for the expansion of Turkey Point is to use Miami's processed wastewater for cooling, not intake from Biscayne Bay, and using evaporation towers as part of the cooling process. [Evaporation is feasible by using reclaimed wastewater instead of saltwater from Biscayne Bay.] In theory, one could even use some of the waste heat as part of the wastewater treatment process; I don't know if that's part of what's proposed, and haven't looked into it (I'm happily living in Colorado now, and unlikely to go back even to visit!). I don't know what the treatment plant will do with the "biosolids", nor whether the freshwater would otherwise be discharged into Biscayne Bay (potentially making up for part of the interrupted/diverted pre-settlement flow).
There's a cartoon diagram but no obvious link to details at:
If this is like other power line routing issues I'm more familiar with, the 9 alternatives count variations on only 2 or 3 major corridors. For example, the current FPL right of way 2 miles inside ENP only differs for a couple of miles from the landswap alternative along the canal/levee at the boundary of ENP, but they count as 2 alternatives. The housing sprawl extends most of the way down US1 and to the bay, and east to Krome at SW 88th and Florida City. Basically, the Everglades and the L-31N canal & levee are about the only thing stopping the sprawl (and there is developer pressure to allow development beyond the urban growth boundaries and levees, especially to the north of Tamiami Trail). Removing houses within the developed areas to create safe rights of way would be cost-prohibitive. I don't know if any alternatives are additional lines along the turnpike (a corridor through the urban area); I don't know if that is feasible.
I can assure you that there are plenty of folks in Universities and agencies down there with intimate knowledge of implications for the 8 mile area and everything else, far surpassing my current knowledge. And Rock Salt, the new federal almost-czar for Everglades restoration deeply cares about the Everglades, and knows enough and is smart enough to play the game 5 moves ahead.
almost apt captcha: "Phillip potshots"
Great Smoky's Highway 441 to be Closed Temporarily for 75th Anniversary Rededication Ceremony
A reasonable question, and the park was apparently sensitive to that point. The park staff put out a press release that invitations to the event were available to the general public on a first-come, first-served basis, but they were snapped up very quickly. I was going to run that information on the Traveler, but decided not to do so when I found out the tickets were already gone.
There's no doubt some of the spots went to political leaders and others who are in positions to make decisions to help (or not help) the park - for better or worse, that's a reality for any such event.
Proposed Power Lines at Everglades National Park Highlight Several National Issues
My first reaction is also " none of the above". If there are 9 potential routes, is it only the land swap that made the one involving ENP the preferred one? What is the scientific basis for this preference? Is there any? Or is the preference based on political considerations, such as that the creatures in the park don't vote, don't make political contributions, and, most of all, don't give interviews? Not a good basis for such decisions, but it is the usual one. In an ecosystem as damaged by human impact as that of South Florida, there are precious few pristine areas left. Maybe none at all! However, if worse comes to worse, the land swap is preferable to having the towers in the middle of the park.
A larger issue is the definition of nuclear power as "clean energy". It isn't, any more than "clean coal" is. They are both oxymorons, although for different reasons. Our attitude toward nuclear power seems similar to that of the Sorcer'e Apprentice. We can turn them on, but we aren't so good at controlling them or turning them off! 80 million gallons of water a day may seem like a small amount compared to the size of Biscayne Bay, but it's not. We are talking EVERY DAY use here! We are also talking about the return of the heated water to the bay. In cooler climates, this may provide additional habitat for fish, but in an already warm climate, which is getting warmer, there are bound to be prfound ecological impacts. As stated above, this is a very complex issue, with many unanswered and perhaps unanserablee questions. How much will it cost in the future to mitigate these actions which are being contemplated now? Do we really want to experiement with the Everglades again?
Proposed Power Lines at Everglades National Park Highlight Several National Issues
Well, howdy (ex-)neighbor! You would not believe Route 347 these days if you have not seen it since the 1980's. New high-voltage transmission lines along there might go virtually unnoticed these days.
I hope the right people are reading these forums and your analysis in particular. Some day there may be one less car on Route 347 and one more on SW 177th Ave on my way to the Everglades, so I hope they listen to you.
Traveler's Gear Box: Take A Stick When You Go For a Hike
A stick works well too.


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Bring on spring! We would feel much more ready if we had all of these pieces.
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Bring on spring! We would feel much more ready if we had all of these pieces.
Happy February! Ever since I moved to California, I think I've loved February much more than when I lived in Seattle because unlike Seattle, February here kind of is like a little bit of a colder summer. There's not much difference. Valentine's Day is just around the corner and I usually love asking all of my couple friends what they have planned. Some get to be very elaborate while others barely celebrate the holiday or doing something really easy by telling one another what they want and getting exactly that. I haven't celebrated Valentine's Day that much, but if I had to pick an ideal date, it would just be dinner, dessert, and drinks! Last year, I was treated out to dinner and drinks at a nearby wine bar and that was just enough for me. It's amazing how much pressure there can be on one holiday – gifts, plans, expectations, and lastly – what to wear! Red and pink are usual go-to's, but I really love when people toss in blue and that's why I'm highlighting this dress above from Urban Outfitters. Need more inspiration? Click the cut!
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Yumi Kim Beaded Elsa Dress – $300
TBH, we could've started this post a lot sooner, but lately I've been less than a planner than I've ever been in my life. You would think that I would have already planned out what I was going to do for New Years Eve already because normally that would've been decided weeks ago, but in fact, it's still up in the air. It's actually between seeing a DJ set in SF by Mayer Hawthorne or … you know…going to Vegas. So there's that. Whatever the case – wherever I end up – having an outfit to wear on New Year's Eve is something that I don't skimp on. It's actually one of my favorite holidays to dress up for (even though I don't care about New Year's Eve) because it's the one time where you can look very sparkly and girly and what girl doesn't love doing that for a night? So sorry for the late notice on this. If you see something you like just bite the bullet and purchase immediately so that it makes it in time for your big event!
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Holiday party season is upon us and we'd be doing a disservice if we didn't include a guide like we always do! I've only attended one work-related holiday party in my time so I don't have too much experience. All I know is that last year, I wore a black dress with cut-outs and sheer fabric over the cut-outs. There were at least two other women at the party that wore sheer fabric so I felt like I had done right by being in the correct wheelhouse and theme. Having already purchased my holiday party dress for this year back in June and realizing that it is black, leather, and with a cut-out again, I'm noticing that maybe I'm just too much into a comfort zone. A holiday party is the one time out of the year where you get to try something different and even though I have my dress, I am still considering straying away from that. Here are some of my favorite picks for this year so far! Also, we're doing this post a little bit earlier than last year so that you still have time to snag some dresses if you'd like!
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I don't know how many times I have to say this. You have one job and your job is to not wear white to a wedding. Why is it so hard for people to get this right? Don't wear white. The bride wears white. You do not wear white. And while you're at it, don't wear cream or beige or off-white. Even if you accessorize with colorful pieces – a cardigan or a belt, you are still not allowed to wear white. We utilize every other color in the color scheme on this bride's special day because we do not want to upstage the bride. I'm not saying you can't stand out in your own way at all though and here's how we can help you still do that without making this dreaded mistake that seems to happen every wedding I go to. A part of me wants to walk up to the person and just ask, "So… you wore white." My bff Ashley on the other hand says that if anyone wears white to her wedding, they are immediately out. Good rule, Ash. We're behind you on this one.
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I always thought that to wear Free People you had to be a certain type of girl. The girl that shops at Free People is a free spirit, a flower child, and pretty easygoing. She wears light-weight fabric, fringe, and bell-sleeves for long sleeves. As much as I loved the brand, I frequently felt out of place when trying on their clothes. I felt like I was trying to be a girl that I just wasn't, but so desperately wanted to be because who wouldn't want to be the girl who wore Free People, right?! She was just too effortlessly cool. I'm sure I'm not the only one that feels that way and maybe the brand recognized this. So what did they do? They picked a girl who wasn't your typical Free People girl and made her into one and it worked! When I think of Joan Smalls, I think of edgy, a little dark, dangerous, and risky. She is someone who resembles more Erin Wasson than hippie child, but yet she made it work. Here are a few of her latest shots from the brand that make me want to run out and buy these exact outfits.
Victoria's Secret model Candice Swanepoel is featured in Free People's latest July catalog and to promote this month's styling they featured a behind-the-scenes slash get-to-know type of a video for Candice. In it, we learn a couple of facts: 1. that she doesn't have a driver's license and 2. that she grew up on a dairy farm. Candice has always been one of my favorite angels and we're loving this video that the brand has created. They've done such a great job lately with all of their videos and we couldn't be more impressed with them.
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We're five sleeps away from Seattle and I'm already getting nostalgic. Last year we blogged about a band called Cardiknox currently in Brooklyn, but originally from Seattle – at least one half of them was from there anyways. They recently did a photo shoot with Free People back in my old stomping grounds of Capitol Hill and it's basically…perfect. They hit up my favorite spots, walked my favorite streets, and looked exceptional while doing so. Here are some of my favorite snaps, but don't take my word for it – you'll have to check out the full spread on the Free People blog here. Above, the duo is at one of my favorite restaurants – Oddfellow's – on the secret outdoor patio that is a dream!
Free People has done quite the job of selecting models for their catalogs ranging from Karlie Kloss to Girls' actor Christopher Abbott. In their latest catalog, the brand is featuring Freida Pinto who is absolutely drop dead gorgeous. She wouldn't be the first style icon I would think of to represent Free People, but she did well.
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I always end up making this list too close to Christmas so that by the time I list out things I could possibly want, it's too late for my family to purchase them for me. Realistically, I don't need any of these things for Christmas. They are merely just things that I can get for myself in the near future. We've actually been doing this Christmas List post for quite some time now so it wouldn't have felt right if we didn't have it again. I hope all of you have such a wonderful holiday. I'm off work for the week, but I'm really excited to be spending some time with Yow Yow! and prepping for our roundup posts that we do every year.


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