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Let me offer my apologies if you've been looking for part four of my five part series, Don't Be Upset With Us, At Least We're Not Republicans. The bad news is that many pressing issues have come up that delayed the publishing of the article. The good news is that it will be up today. The great news is that I am also setting up a special section of this web site for featured articles that will be an archive. The Five part series, when complete will be there in it's entirety. For now, you will be able to read all of the previous installments there.
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Home > Mattresses > Serta > Shop Firm Serta Mattress Sets > Serta Perfect Day iSeries Applause Firm
Serta Perfect Day iSeries Applause Firm Mattress Set
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SERTA PERFECT DAY iSeries
The perfect marriage of support and comfort, Serta Perfect Day iSeries mattresses combine Cool Action Gel Memory Foam with the advanced Duet Coil system, an individually wrapped Coil-in-Coil Support System designed to contour to every curve in your body while providing deep down support. Perfect Day iSeries mattresses sleep cooler, provide better back support, and transfer less motion between partners, so you wake up feeling refreshed day after day.
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Our Mattress Guarantee Is Simple:We want you to make your purchase with confidence. And we know that even after making a careful selection, sometimes people need a different level of comfort. If you wish to exchange your mattress, we will make an exchange for you for up to 100 days after delivery. (A difference in lower priced models is non-refundable. An increase in price requires payment for the price difference. Exchange covers same size, limit 1 exchange per customer.) All you have to pay is a $99 processing fee. We will cover all other expenses. Find out more about our guarantees and policies here.
All we ask is that you spend at least a few weeks getting used to your new mattress first, before we process an exchange. Sleeping on a new (or any different) mattress takes a few weeks to get used to, and with that familiarity you can know for sure you're making the right decision.
Lowest Price Guaranteed or your Mattress is Free!We guarantee that our prices are the lowest you can find anywhere - on or off the web! If you can find a comparable advertised mattress set for a better price somewhere else, simply call or email us with the store information or the website where you found it within 30 days of your purchase. We won't just match their price, we'll match 110% of the difference, or your mattress is free! Price comparison includes all applicable order charges including, but not limited to: product price, comparable service delivery charges, fees and taxes.
We will also price match 100% of the difference on our site within 30 days of purchase. Qualifying decisions on Low Price Guarantee claims rest solely with US-Mattress. Low Price Guarantee does not apply to used, damaged, returned, open box and display merchandise, vendor rollbacks and rebates, special purchases, promotional/doorbuster items, financing offers, clearance/discontinued, membership club or closeout prices.
QUESTION: Will the old set be picked up free? by Elia B 10/22/2014
STAFF ANSWER: Yes, as long as you select "In-Home Setup & Removal" as the delivery option. by Jamie B 10/23/2014
QUESTION: Available in need twin xl? by bob k 10/4/2014
STAFF ANSWER: This mattress is only available in queen and king size. by Jamie B 10/6/2014
QUESTION: I now sleep on a Jamison king memory foam. It is between 8 to 9 years old and I am waking up to lot of lower back pain when I try to get up. It takes about 5 or so min to go away. Do you think the Applause is firm enough to help with this back problem Thanks
Linda by L F 7/5/2014
ANSWER: Carol W. In order to get the cooling effect, do you recommend not using a mattress pad I have never slept on a bed without a mattress pad. by carol W 7/12/2014
ANSWER: The short answer is yes. I also have lower back pain, and the Applause seems to be firm enough to prevent morning pain, but resilient enough to let me sleep on my side, as I prefer. by Lawrence B 7/8/2014
ANSWER: While we find this mattress to be very comfortable, it is not extremely firm. I'm sorry I can't answer your question as I have no idea how firm a mattress you need. I would suggest you find a store that carries this particular brand, try lying on it and if you like the fit order it from US Mattress. We were very pleased with their service. by Linda L 7/7/2014
ANSWER: We bought this firm mattress to help alleviate lower back pain as well. Our previous mattress was too soft and we were waking up with back pain each day. This mattress was very firm and did help with the lower back pain. However it was too firm for us and was causing shoulder pain when we slept on our sides. We switched to the plush model which isn't quite as firm and like that one. by Elinor A 7/6/2014
ANSWER: I too suffered from lower back pain but did not associate it with the mattress, however, after sleeping a few days on the new Applause the morning back pain went away. At first I thought it was a coincidence but then I was sleeping elsewhere for about two weeks and the discomfort returned. Once I went back to sleeping on the Applause for a few days the discomfort went away.
I have no way of knowing if this will happen to you but for me this new mattress has been great. by Andres M 7/6/2014
ANSWER: I'm very satisfied. I have the "firm" mattress same as mentioned above} which was recommended by Consumer's Digest. On the mattress itself, there is a tag which states " a box spring is not necessary." However, I use my old box spring anyway. by Ronald E 7/5/2014
QUESTION: What is the coil density of the metal springs in the full firm mattress\ by Richard M 2/21/2014
STAFF ANSWER: Hi Richard, when you say density, are you referring to the thickness of the coils Or are you referring to the density of how many coils are inside the mattress Density is used in the mattress industry for both. by Jamie B 2/21/2014
REPLY: Jamie B, thank you for your answer. I should have referred to the "Gauge" of the coil thickness rather then the density. I know the "Density" of the Full firm Serta Mattress is 767 coils.Usually the "Guage of the wire coils are somewhere between 12 & 14 for firm to Extra firm mattresses. I did not see an Extra Firm full mattress in the i series Applause series. Do they make one. If so would like to know "Guage" of these coils also. Thank you again. by Richard M 2/21/2014
STAFF REPLY: The Applause Firm is the only firm option, there is no extra firm. The coil gauge of the Duet Coil-in-Coil Support System in this mattress is actually 15/16. by Jamie B 2/24/2014
REPLY: Jamie : thank you for all the info on the Serta mattress.I find that 15/16 gauge wire to be the stiffest I have come across so far.Thanks again for the help, have an excellent day. by Richard M 2/24/2014
QUESTION: What sleeping positions do you find comfortable on this mattress? by A Shopper 1/29/2014
ANSWER: On my side. by Dennis P 1/29/2014
ANSWER: My wife and I both sleep on our backs and our sides. This is the most comfortable mattress we have ever had. Nice and firm, yet very soft. Hugs your body in all the right places. We are thrilled with it. by Scott L 1/29/2014
QUESTION: What sleeping positions do you find comfortable on this mattress? by Tim I 1/18/2014
ANSWER: All I most of the time sleep on my side, but have been sleeping on my back and love this matresses. by Jodi T 1/23/2014
ANSWER: I sleep both on the side and on the back, I am very comfortable with either. by Koralai K 1/20/2014
ANSWER: This mattress is great for sleeping on your back but I also sleep on my side and haven't had any problems. by Chris K 1/20/2014
QUESTION: How does this mattress compare to the Bellagio di sogno firm They looks identical by the pictures. Are they in fact nearly the same thing? by Bianca R 12/4/2013
STAFF ANSWER: Hi Bianca, to compare and contrast any mattress with a mattress we sell, give us a call at 1-800-455-1052 and speak to one of mattress experts. by Jamie B 12/5/2013
REPLY: I am hard of hearing and don't use the phone. Can you give a quick summary in writing? by Bianca R 12/5/2013
STAFF REPLY: No problem, I reached out to our mattress expert for you. This is the same mattress as the Bellagio Firm, we call it the Applause Firm. by Jamie B 12/5/2013
REPLY: Ok, thanks. by Bianca R 12/5/2013
QUESTION: Is this mattress good for side sleepers? by A Shopper 3/11/2013
ANSWER: yes, this mattress is great, its firm but not too firm. Both myself and my GF
sleep much better now.
I literrally saved about $1000 vs SLEEPYS also
good luck by richard s 3/31/2013
ANSWER: This is a great mattress for side or stomach sleepers. We have had it for about two weeks and love it! by Phillip S 3/25/2013
ANSWER: Hi,
Yes, I am a side sleeper and I think the mattress is great. by T R 3/13/2013
ANSWER: I absolutely love this mattress for side sleeping. Soft enough to semi sink in, with no pressure points on your hip and spine. I get a very restful sleep by F E 3/11/2013
QUESTION: Does this bed sleep warm/hot Thanks. by A Shopper 2/6/2013
ANSWER: If you sleep directly on the bed with just a sheet it has a cooling effect which feels really nice. If you use a mattress pad cover it feels about the same temperature level as an ordinary bed. by S C 2/11/2013
ANSWER: The mattress is comfortably cool. No more sweaty back when I wake up. by Paul V 2/10/2013
ANSWER: No, actually. We love the mattress and think its very comfortable. Supposedly it has a layer of cooling gel in the mattress, so maybe that helps. by T R 2/7/2013
ANSWER: Very comfortable. I had a total Memory foam mattress before this. A $2000 mattress and it was hot and developed dents. this mattress has been very cool. well supported. After 6 weeks really satisfied by William B 2/7/2013
ANSWER: The bed does not sleep warm or hot to me. In fact it is very neutral. In fact I have not had any night time sweats since having this bed and I have had it for about 6 weeks now. by Barbara P 2/7/2013
QUESTION: Must you buy the box springs to get the Serta warranty of 15 non-prorated & 10 prorated? by ruth w 10/7/2012
STAFF ANSWER: Hi Ruth, no you don't have to purchase the serta box spring to enjoy the warranty. You do need to make sure your mattress has adequate support. Serta defines adequate support as a rigid or semi rigid foundation, platform bed, or the floor. by Jamie B 10/8/2012
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DE – Batman '66 #18 Signing
December 17, 2014 by Colin Solan
Filed under Animation, Comic Books, Delaware, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Television
Dave Bullock appears at The Comic Book Shop on Saturday January 3rd, 2015 to sign Batman '66 #18 and lead a special art class!
The Comic Book Shop
1855 Marsh Road, Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 477-1119
UK – America's Got Powers Signing
September 16, 2014 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, England, Other, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Television
Jonathan Ross and Bryan Hitch will be signing America's Got Powers at the Forbidden Planet London Megastore at 6:00 pm on 8th October.
It's the biggest TV show on Earth, where the chance to win fame, fortune and get laid are dangled in front of a generation of super-powered teens. All they have to do is Win. Who is the fastest, the strongest or the greatest? Who survives? Young Tommy Watt's dreams of being the greatest hero of them all might just be shattered when the greatest show on the planet begins to reveal it's dark heart.
Jonathan Ross is a lifelong comics fan who made his writing debut with the fantastic Turf. His recent work includes Revenge with Ian Churchill.
Bryan Hitch may well be the most prolific and accomplished comics artist working today. His credits include Ultimates, Fantastic Four, Stormwatch, and The Authority. He has also worked as a concept artist for the 2005 relaunch of Doctor Who.
Forbidden Planet London Megastore
179 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, WC2H 8JR
CA – Legendary Star-Lord #1 Signing
June 30, 2014 by Colin Solan
Filed under California, Comic Books, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Writer Sam Humphries appears at Phat Collectibles on Thursday, July 31st from 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm to sign Legendary Star-Lord #1! Then at 7:30 Sam will be doing a Q & A. Sam will talk about Star Lord, comics, and how he get his hair so fluffy!
Phat Collectibles
1201 S. Euclid Street, Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 808-9355
UK – MPH Launch Party
May 7, 2014 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, England, Movies, Other, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Join comic superstars MARK MILLAR and DUNCAN FEGREDO to launch their new comic, MPH, at the Forbidden Planet London Megastore on Saturday 24th May from 1:00 to 2:00pm.
The all-new Millarworld Universe kicks into high gear with the launch of Millar and Fegredo's fast and furious miniseries. When a group of hard-luck teens in Motor City stumble upon a street drug called MPH, they gain the power of super speed. Will they use it to save the world? Hell no! Not when there's dolla, dolla bills to be had, y'all. A high-octane urban adventure, MPH brings you super speed like you've never seen before!
Mark Millar is the award-winning writer/ creator of Wanted and Kick-Ass and worked as an executive producer on their subsequent movie adaptations. He is also the Creative Consultant for 20th Century Fox in Los Angeles, overseeing their upcoming Marvel movies. His ten years at Marvel produced Civil War, the biggest-selling series of the decade, and The Ultimates, credited by screen-writer Zak Penn as his inspiration for The Avengers movie. His Millarworld company has expanded in the last few years to include Kick-Ass 2, Hit-Girl, The Secret Service, Nemesis, War Heroes, American Jesus, Supercrooks and Superior. In 2012, he was awarded an honorary doctorate by Glasgow Caledonia University for his services to film and literature.
Duncan Fegredo is best known for collaborating with Mike Mignola on his signature creation, Hellboy. Previously Fegredo created a bunch of fabulous books at Vertigo with Peter Milligan and the hilarious Jay & Silent Bob with writer/director Kevin Smith. He was also lead story artist on Darren Aronofsky's NOAH.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to time restrictions, Mark Millar & Duncan Fegredo will only be signing copies of MPH and The Art of Millarworld – and Duncan will be unable to sketch at the event.
Forbidden Planet London Megastore
179 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, WC2H 8JR
CA – Infinite Hunger Signing
September 30, 2013 by Colin Solan
Filed under California, Comic Books, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Writer Joshua Hale Fialkov and artist Jim Cheung appear at Phat Collectibles on Saturday, October 26, 2013 at 2:00pm!
Phat Collectibles
1201 S. Euclid Street, Anaheim, CA 92804
CA – Ultimates Signing
May 11, 2013 by Colin Solan
Filed under California, Comic Books, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Writer Josh Fialkov signs at Beach Ball Comics on Wednesday, June 5, 2013 from 5:00 until 7:00 pm! Bring all your Spider-Man Alpha issues, your I, Vampire collection and your copy of Tumor too!
Beach Ball Comics
3024 W Ball Rd Ste G, Anaheim, CA 92804
NYC – Jupiter's Legacy Signing
March 24, 2013 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Movies, New York, Other, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Top Stories
Writer Mark Millar signs at Midtown Comics Downtown on Thursday, April 25, 2013 from 7:00 pm until 9:00 pm.
Press Release:
Join us as we welcome back one of our favorite guests, Mark Millar! To celebrate the release of Jupiter's Legacy #1, we will host writer Mark Millar at our Downtown store on Thursday April, 25th from 7-9pm. Don't miss it!
Purchase of Jupiter's Legacy #1 is required to attend the event.
Jupiter's Legacy #1:
The comic-book event of 2013 finally arrives as superstar creators MARK MILLER and FRANK QUITELY give us the superhero epic that all future comics will be measured by. The world's greatest heroes have grown old and their legacy is a poisonous one to the children who will never live up to their remarkable parents. Unmissable.
Midtown Comics
64 Fulton Street, New York, NY 10038
MD – Higher Earth Signing
May 8, 2012 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Maryland, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Sam Humphries signs at Third Eye Comics on Saturday May 12, 2012 at 11:ooam.
Meet one of this year's hottest new comic writers at THIRD EYE COMICS in ANNAPOLIS in MAY!
GET THE EXCLUSIVE THIRD EYE COMICS Variant of HIGHER EARTH #1!
Last year, writer SAM HUMPHRIES, took the world of comics by storm with his completely self-published and self-distributed indie gem SACRIFICE. We were pumped to offer that very limited, exclusive title to you guys then, and have been keeping an eye on Sam's future projects ever since. Now, six months later, Sam is co-writing THE ULTIMATES with Jonathan Hickman, delivering a ground-breaking take on JOHN CARTER OF MARS, feeding Fanboys to Zombies in FANBOYS VS. ZOMBIES, and unleashing his biggest project of the summer: HIGHER EARTH.
We're honored to say that Sam has made Third Eye Comics his official launch site for HIGHER EARTH #1, and in collabortion with him and BOOM! Studios, we'll be flying Sam in for a special signing. We're also going to be offering a very special THIRD EYE COMICS-exclusive variant cover of HIGHER EARTH #1 at this event, which (if judging by Sam's past hits) is guaranteed to be one of the hottest variants of the Summer.
What's HIGHER EARTH? When I first heard the concept of HIGHER EARTH, I knew that this was a book that was going to be big. A sci-fi fantasy epic that follows in the same vein as Brian K. Vaughan's SAGA, delivering believable characters in an unbelievable world, HIGHER EARTH is incredible.
You know that Final Frontier we're always seeking in most science fiction? Well, mankind found it.. and it sucks. A desolate wasteland.
So, instead of searching space, mankind sets it's sight on exploring, and conquering new territory: alternate Earths.
Higher Earth follows the adventures of Heidi, a girl born in garbage, and Rex, a soldier gone rogue, as they look to bridge the gap between their destiny and them… but that gap consists of an empire of a hundred different Earths, across a hundred alternate timelines.
And, at the top? HIGHER EARTH. Only the most elite and powerful are allowed here.
Folks, we LOVE this one, as it has everything that makes a good down-to-Earth sci-fi story good: strong characters, good dialogue, great artwork, and big ideas. Just like FIREFLY/SERENITY, or BATTLESTAR GALACTICA, there's a very cool relevance of HIGHER EARTH to the here and now, and that makes great sci-fi.
Welcome to the future. Space is dead. Welcome to Higher Earth.
HIGHER EARTH #1 releases in-store on Wednesday 5/9/12, and Sam Humphries (writer of SACRIFICE, ULTIMATES, OUR LOVE IS REAL) will be in-store on Saturday 5/12/12.
In collaboration with BOOM!, we're having a special THIRD EYE COMICS variant of HIGHER EARTH put together, which will be available for sale at the Launch party event.
Third Eye Comics
2027-A West St., Annapolis, MD 21401
MD – Free Comic Book Day 2011
May 2, 2011 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Comic Strips, Maryland, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Top Stories, Webcomics
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Frank Cho (50 Girls 50, X-Men: Schism, New Ultimates) signs from 1pm-3pm and Steve Conley (Star Trek, bloopstree.com) signs from 11am-5pm in honor of 2011′s Free Comic Book Day promotion on Saturday, May 7th, Cards, Comics and Collectibles of Reisterstown, MD will be celebrating along with the rest of the nation. Come and meet !
FCBD Specials — modern back-issues are only one dollar and half-off bronze and silver age comics! Oh yeah, and we're also giving away free comics while they last! Our hours for Free Comic Book Day are 11am-7pm.
Don't forget to ask us about our Guest of Honor for this year's Baltimore Comic-Con! We'll see you there!
Cards Comics and Collectibles
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The department advanced Australia's political, strategic and economic objectives in South and South-East Asia. Our efforts were underpinned by increasingly broad and deep linkages and high-level political contact. The department's significant contribution to the Government's swift and compassionate response to the Indian Ocean tsunami laid the groundwork for a legacy of practical cooperation in the region, in particular with Indonesia and Thailand.
We continued to engage countries in the region on security and counter-terrorism issues. We consolidated our framework for bilateral counter-terrorism cooperation, including through enhanced cooperation with the Philippines and a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Pakistan.
We also continued to pursue Australian objectives for combating transnational crime, drug trafficking, people smuggling and money laundering, and promoted regional cooperation through the South-West Pacific Dialogue and the Interfaith Dialogue processes.
An unprecedented number of high-level visitors to Australia over the year demonstrated how our relations are gaining strength. The department supported visits by the heads of state of Brunei, Indonesia, Pakistan and Singapore, and visits by heads of government of Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam. An extensive program of visits to Australia by ministers across a range of portfolios and visits to the region by Australian ministers supplemented these high-level contacts. Our support for Mr Downer's advocacy helped secure the agreement of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to Australia's participation in the first East Asia Summit, to be held in December 2005.
We promoted Australian commercial interests, including by pushing for increased market access and helping companies strengthen their presence in the region. Merchandise exports to the region held up despite some adverse conditions, including the continuing effects of the drought and the strength of the Australian dollar. The growth in merchandise exports to South Asia, particularly India, was underpinned by the strong performance of commodity exports, and reflected increased interest in these markets by Australian exporters.
We finalised a free trade agreement with Thailand (TAFTA) and a review and refinement of the provisions of the Singapore–Australia Free Trade Agreement (SAFTA).
The department led bilateral negotiations with East Timor on maritime boundaries and resource issues. Agreement was all but achieved.
South-East Asia
The mature and diverse bilateral relationship was significantly strengthened by the historic April 2005 Declaration on a Comprehensive Partnership (DCP). The DCP, developed in close cooperation with the department, signalled a new commitment to expanding bilateral cooperation on security and trade and in people-to-people links. Agreement to proceed with the DCP was reached during the visit by Indonesian President Dr Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono in April 2005, which the department supported.
The security relationship was boosted when Mr Downer and Indonesian Foreign Minister Dr Hassan Wirajuda agreed to discuss a framework for security cooperation.
The department coordinated the seventh Australia–Indonesia Ministerial Forum (AIMF), which brought together five Indonesian and eight Australian ministers and Mr Billson. The AIMF further advanced key bilateral interests in counter-terrorism, people smuggling, illegal fishing, and trade and investment.
With Indonesian counterparts, the department organised the Regional Interfaith Dialogue in Indonesia in December 2004, which brought together religious leaders from various faiths across the region. The meeting achieved its key objective with religious leaders issuing a joint statement condemning violence and terrorism and underlining their desire to foster understanding and harmony between faith communities in the region.
Through the Bali Process on People Smuggling, Trafficking and Related Transnational Crime, the department entrenched cooperation with Indonesia that built confidence and habits of dialogue among regional countries (see sub-output 1.1.7 for more information).
We continued to advance Australia's trade and investment interests. We facilitated more than 20 Australian companies' participation in the Indonesia Infrastructure Summit held in Jakarta in January 2005. In advocating the liberalisation of Indonesia's import regime and improvements to the business environment, we pushed for improved market access through tariff reductions for Australian exports, including frozen meat, wheat flour and horticulture products, with relevant Indonesian authorities. Mr Vaile and the Indonesian Minister of Trade, Dr Mari Pangestu, announced the development of a trade and investment framework, which will provide a focus for enhanced commercial ties.
The department facilitated high-level visits by Australian ministers and officials to Indonesia, including two visits by the Prime Minister, four by Mr Downer, two by Mr Vaile, and visits by the Attorney-General, Minister for Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs, and Minister for Justice and Customs.
After the tsunami: the Australia–Indonesia Partnership for Reconstruction and Development
On 5 January 2005—ten days after the Boxing Day tsunami—the Prime Minister,Mr Howard, and Indonesia's President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono agreed to a historic bilateral program—the five-year, $1 billion Australia–Indonesia Partnership for Reconstruction and Development (AIPRD). Its goal is to provide assistance for reconstruction and development in Aceh and throughout Indonesia.
The AIPRD Joint Commission, led by the Prime Minister and Indonesian President, oversees how the AIPRD is put into practice, with advice and assistance from foreign and economic ministers of both countries. The first meeting of the Joint Commission in Canberra on 17 March 2005 was cochaired by Mr Downer and his Indonesian counterpart Dr Hassan Wirajuda. The Treasurer, Mr Costello, and Indonesia's Development Planning Minister, Dr Sri Mulyani Indrawati, attended the meeting.
The Joint Commission agreed that the AIPRD's primary objective was to support Indonesia's reconstruction and development efforts, both in and beyond tsunami-affected areas, through sustained cooperation focused on the Indonesian Government's programs of reform. The emphasis is to promote economic and social development.
Ministers agreed at the first Joint Commission meeting to fund a number of early activities. AusAID is to do the work on the ground with $1 billion provided under the Appropriation (Tsunami Financial Assistance and Australia–Indonesia Partnership) Act 2004–05. (For more information on AIPRD-funded activities, see the AusAID annual report, which is volume 2 of this report.)
A Secretaries' Committee advises Australian ministers on major activities to be funded and ensures strategic management of the AIPRD from a whole of government perspective. The Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade chairs the committee. Other members include the Secretary of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, the Secretary of the Treasury, the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration and the Director General of AusAID.
A small whole of government secretariat based in the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade supports the work of the Secretaries' Committee and Australian participation in the Joint Commission.
The department strengthened Australia's cooperation with Thailand in a range of areas, including trade and investment, law enforcement, counter-terrorism, education, defence, migration and tourism.
The department led negotiations on the Thailand–Australia Free Trade Agreement (TAFTA) and the Agreement on Bilateral Cooperation. With the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, we coordinated a successful visit to Australia by Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra in July 2004, when both agreements were signed.
We negotiated TAFTA over a 14-month period before its entry into force on 1 January 2005. TAFTA is a major market-opening agreement that will achieve the elimination by 1 January 2010 of Thai tariffs on virtually all goods imported from Australia. It will substantially improve the environment for bilateral services trade and investment. We conducted an advocacy program to promote the agreement's benefits to Australian business to ensure they make full use of its opportunities.
The department negotiated the Agreement on Bilateral Cooperation, which provides a framework for closer cooperation across a wide range of bilateral activity, including security and law enforcement, environment and heritage, education, culture, public administration, and science and technology. Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's visit also resulted in the signature of important government-to-government agreements on work and holiday visas and environmental cooperation and education, which provide a framework for enriched people-to-people ties.
On counter-terrorism, we worked closely with the Department of Defence and relevant Thai authorities to initiate a combined counter-terrorism military exercise, Wyvern Sun, in Thailand in July 2004. With the cooperation of the Australian Federation of Islamic Councils, we hosted a visit to Australia by a delegation of moderate young southern Thai Muslims to expose them to the role of Islamic faith and the Australian Islamic community in Australian society. The exchange was followed by visits to Thailand by four prominent Australian experts on Islam, building mutual understanding of our cultures and societies.
The department played a key role in maintaining and strengthening our dialogue with Singapore across common interests, including regional security and transnational crime.
Through the first Singapore–Australia Free Trade Agreement (SAFTA) review process, we advanced Australia's trade and investment interests by ensuring that SAFTA remained relevant to Australian business. The review, held in Sydney on 14 July 2004, was co-chaired by Mr Vaile and his then Singapore counterpart, Minister for Trade and Industry George Yeo. It resulted in a balanced package of gains for both Australia and Singapore. For Australia, these included recognition of further law degrees, certificates of origin and technical standards for food and horticultural goods.
The frequency of high-level visits in both directions underlined the close and productive bilateral relationship. Prime Minister Howard visited Singapore in February 2005. Singapore's President Nathan made an official visit to Australia in March 2005, the first visit to Australia by a Singapore Head of State. The department contributed to the strengthening of political, defence, educational, trade, tourism and Commonwealth links through its policy and organisational involvement in these and other visits.
The visit to Australia by Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi and his ministerial delegation in April 2005—the first official bilateral visit by a Malaysian Prime Minister in 21 years—provided an important opportunity to strengthen political ties and build on Australia's longstanding and cooperative links with Malaysia. The visit was a culmination of the department's efforts to strengthen relations with Malaysia, particularly at the political level, following the change of leadership and elections in Malaysia in March 2004.
We made a substantial contribution to the visit outcomes, which included the launch of bilateral FTA negotiations and the establishment of the Australia–Malaysia Institute to enhance institutional and people-to-people ties.
The decision to proceed to FTA negotiations followed the conclusion of parallel scoping studies agreed by Mr Vaile and his Malaysian counterpart at the 11th Australia– Malaysia Joint Trade Committee meeting held in July 2004 in Melbourne. The meeting, organised by the department, helped advance commercial opportunities for Australian business in the construction, franchising, agriculture, medical devices regulation and coal sectors through identifying new areas for cooperation and facilitating private sector links.
The department continued to advocate Australian commercial interests in Malaysia. We lobbied in favour of an Australian firm's successful bid for one of five foreign stockbroking licences in Malaysia. We continued to work closely with the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry in trying to resolve ongoing problems in the halal meat trade with Malaysia.
In October 2004, the Government announced a doubling to $10 million of the existing Counter-Terrorism Assistance Package to the Philippines. The department worked closely with a range of government agencies, including AusAID, the Australian Federal Police, the Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs, and the Department of Transport and Regional Services, to give effect to this expanded package of assistance.
We continued to work to improve the bilateral trade relationship. Although a number of bilateral trading irritants remained unresolved, we promoted new opportunities in the Philippines, including in the mining sector following a Philippines Supreme Court decision to uphold legislation to facilitate foreign investment in this sector.
These efforts contributed to decisions by a number of Australian companies to consider investment in the mining sector. Lafayette Mining began gold production at Rapu Rapu, the first new foreign-funded mine in the Philippines to be commissioned since 1968.
The department continued to promote close cooperation with Vietnam on counterterrorism, defence, police, immigration, education and investment issues.
In cooperation with the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, we coordinated a successful visit by Vietnam's Prime Minister Phan Van Khai in May 2005. In a joint statement Vietnam expressed support for Australian participation in the East Asia Summit, undertook to hold initial discussions on an International Transfer of Prisoners Agreement, expressed support for the University of Sydney's proposal to establish a medical school in Hanoi, welcomed Australian assistance during Vietnam's year as APEC host in 2006, and foreshadowed early signature of an MOU on police cooperation on transnational crime.
Through sustained trade advocacy, the department secured Vietnamese agreement to apply most favoured nation tariffs to most Australian goods from December 2004. The decision will improve Australia's prospects for an increased share of Vietnam's growing market for imported agricultural and manufactured goods. It represented a further step in the full integration of Vietnam's economy with the international trading system. The department continued to negotiate with Vietnam on its accession to the WTO, resulting in Vietnam improving its offers on Australian services.
East Timor
The department played an important role in shaping a new mandate for United Nations involvement in East Timor and in coordinating an Australian contribution to the new United Nations mission. To be known as the United Nations Office in Timor-Leste (UNOTIL), the mission represents a shift in the focus of international activities in East Timor from peace-keeping to peace-building. This reflects the significant improvement in East Timor's security situation.
The department facilitated the Governor-General's visit to East Timor in December 2004. As the first bilateral visit to East Timor by a foreign head of state, it represented a significant development in the bilateral relationship. The department led the Government's negotiations with East Timor on maritime boundary and resource issues, which reached the threshold of an agreement (see sub-output 1.1.7 for more information).
The department was closely involved in arrangements for the Sultan of Brunei's first State Visit to Australia, in February 2005, as well as the August 2004 visit by the Brunei Foreign Minister, Prince Mohamed Bolkiah. A key outcome of the Sultan's visit was signature of an Australia–Brunei MOU on cooperation to combat international terrorism, which the department was closely involved in drafting.
Australia's relations with Laos continued to expand on the back of our ongoing development assistance program, cooperation to combat terrorism and transnational crime, and Australia's significant foreign investment in Laos. The department contributed to a successful visit by the Prime Minister to Vientiane for the ASEAN– Australia–New Zealand Summit in November 2004, and to preparations for the visit to Australia by Laos's Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister in February 2005 (see ASEAN and regional issues below).
With strong support from Australia and considerable lead-up negotiations involving the department, Cambodia joined the WTO in September 2004. Australia continued to have constructive relations with Cambodia on a range of issues, including counterterrorism, where departmental officials helped draft necessary legislation.
On Burma we continued to make clear statements in the UN General Assembly, the UN Commission on Human Rights and the International Labor Organisation calling for the release of all political prisoners, including Aung San Suu Kyi, respect for human rights, and genuine progress on political reform. We emphasised the need for democratic political reform and national reconciliation at senior levels with the Burmese authorities. We pursued our other interests in Burma, such as combating narcotics trafficking, terrorism and money laundering, and secured the participation of Burmese officials in regional technical training focused on transnational crime and public health.
|Goods(a) and Services
$ millions
$ millions
|Trend Growth
$ millions
$ millions
|Trend Growth
|3 737
|4 209
|4 547
|4 239
|2 986
|3 390
|4 982
|6 290
|1 089
|1 116
|5 617
|5 595
|6 825
|8 814
|2 711
|3 551
|4 352
|4 675
|2 628
|2 876
|Other ASEAN
|Total Asean
|16 883
|18 897
|24 957
|28 618
|3 902
|6 053
|1 206
|1 398
|Other South Asia
|1 176
|Total South Asia
|4 831
|7 229
|1 639
|1 803
|21 715
|26 126
|26 596
|30 421
(a) Goods data is on a recorded trade basis.
Source: DFAT Stars database and ABS International trade in services by partner country 2004.
ASEAN and regional issues
Three key events strengthened the relationship between ASEAN and Australia.
The Prime Minister attended an ASEAN–Australia–New Zealand Summit in Vientiane in November 2004 to celebrate Australia's 30 years as a Dialogue Partner of ASEAN. Following the summit, Leaders announced the start of negotiations towards an ASEAN–Australia–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement.
In July 2004 Mr Downer signed an ASEAN–Australia Joint Declaration for Cooperation to Combat International Terrorism, which will underpin constructive regional cooperation on counter-terrorism and regional security issues.
Through our sustained, targeted advice the department supported Mr Downer's advocacy with ASEAN leading to agreement for Australia's participation in the first East Asia Summit, to be held in Kuala Lumpur in December 2005. This represents a very significant step forward in our engagement with ASEAN, and with the nations of East Asia generally.
FIGURE 9. AUSTRALIA'S TRADE(a) IN GOODS AND SERVICES WITH ASEAN
(a) Goods data is on a recorded trade basis.
Source: DFAT Stars database.
South Asia
Minister for Foreign Affairs Mr Alexander Downer meets the Indian Prime Minister, the Hon. Dr Manmohan Singh, during his visit to India in June 2005.
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The department's endeavours added significant impetus to Australia's expanding relationship with India. In view of its strong economic growth and emergence as a major power in Asia, India is an increasingly important economic, political and strategic partner for Australia.
After a hiatus in high-level visits and official meetings during the second half of 2004—a result of national elections held in both countries—the bilateral relationship regained momentum in 2005 with a series of high-level meetings.
The department led logistical and policy support for the Senior Officials' Talks and Strategic Dialogue in March 2005, the Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) (on trade) in May 2005 involving Mr Vaile and his Indian counterpart Kamal Nath, and the Foreign Ministers' Framework Dialogue in New Delhi in June 2005 involving Mr Downer and the Indian External Affairs Minister Natwar Singh.
At the JMC, the two trade ministers agreed to negotiate a Trade and Economic Framework to lift the profile of the bilateral trade and economic relationship and set the direction for its future development. They agreed to work towards lifting the level of bilateral merchandise trade from $6.5 billion in 2004 to $8 billion in 2007.
Minister for Foreign Affairs Mr Alexander Downer and Pakistan Minister for Industries, Production and Special Initiatives, Mr Jahangir Khan Tareen, sign a memorandum of understanding on counter-terrorism in Canberra in June 2005. Photo: AUSPIC
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Australia's bilateral relationship with Pakistan was strengthened by the visits to Australia by Foreign Minister Kasuri in May 2005 and by President General Pervez Musharraf in June 2005. The latter was the first visit ever to Australia by a head of state of Pakistan. The department helped coordinate the visit, which resulted in the signing of MOUs on counter-terrorism, agricultural sector linkages and cooperation between the Exchange Commissions of Australia and Pakistan.
We supported Australian commercial interests in Pakistan, particularly in the energy and mineral resources sectors. We provided strong advocacy on behalf of Australian wheat exports following allegations of contamination of Australian wheat shipments to Pakistan. We assisted AWB Limited in rebutting the allegations and in helping to promote systemic improvements in Pakistan to avoid a repeat of the episode.
Working closely with a number of other government agencies, including the Australian Federal Police and the Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs, we made a substantial contribution to Australia's security interests through cooperation with the Government of Pakistan on counter-terrorism, transnational crime, people-smuggling and irregular migration.
The department continued to encourage Afghanistan's progress towards a more secure, stable and prosperous future, particularly during the landmark presidential elections in October 2004. We supported AusAID's contribution to the international community's reconstruction efforts. Australia's aid commitment to Afghanistan since September 2001 amounts to $110 million.
We worked closely with other Australian Government agencies, including the Australian Federal Police and the Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs, to assist the Government of Afghanistan on border control, counter narcotics, refugee resettlement, primary education and national parliamentary elections.
The department supported Australia's trade and investment interests in Sri Lanka, particularly through support for Australian companies' efforts to enter the Sri Lankan market and for Australian education services to maintain their leading position. In Bangladesh, the department continued to promote Australian commercial interests and counter-terrorism cooperation.
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This Great State!
Students will research and create state home pages (represented on paper) for one of the fifteen states for which quarters will have been released from 1999 through 2001 by the United States Mint.
Coin Type(s)
- Quarter
Coin Program(s)
- 50 State Quarters
Students will research and create state home pages (represented on paper) for one of the fifteen states for which quarters will have been released from 1999 through 2001 by the United States Mint.
Major Subject Area Connections
- Social Studies
Minor/supporting Subject Area Connections
- Art
- Language Arts
- Fourth grade
- Fifth grade
- Sixth grade
Class Time
Sessions: Three
Session Length: 45-60 minutes
Total Length: 121-150 minutes
- Whole group
- Individual work
Terms and Concepts
- Website
- Home Pag
- Tourism
- Industry
- Government
- This Great State! work page (page 12)
- Website template work page (page 13)
- Reference materials
- Pencils
- Rulers
- Markers
- Scissors
- Glue
- Sample state home page (on paper)
- Make sample state home page about the students' home state, using the blank website map provided.
- Assign one state to each student.
- Make several copies of the website template work page for each student.
- Bookmark various states' home pages, the United States Mint website home page (www.USMINT.gov), and other websites for Internet research (optional).
Worksheets and Files
Lesson plan, worksheet(s), and rubric (if any) at www.usmint.gov/kids/teachers/lessonPlans/pdf/350.pdf.
- Explain that students will research a state and create a home page for that state (represented on paper). They will use the "This Great State!" work page (page 12) website diagram to guide their research, or they can create their own website diagrams showing how one page would link to another.
- Display the sample website and invite students to identify features that inform them about the state and attract them to visit it. Ask them for ideas about what additional items could have been included.
- Distribute the "This Great State!" work page (page 12) and explain that they should research each topic area shown on the sheet and then select at least ten items from the page to write and illustrate on their state website plan. You may wish to require students to share with you their ideas before starting written work.
- Provide time guidelines (e.g., Day One—research, Day Two—website design, Day Three—finishing touches. You may also wish to allow students to complete websites at home.) As each student completes his research, hand out website template work pages and allow them to write, draw, cut, and paste elements to create web pages for each topic area.
- Students give oral presentations about their assigned state, using their web pages as illustrations.
- Students may write travel brochures to go along with their websites.
- Students may use completed website maps to create travel websites on classroom or home computers.
Use the worksheets and class participation to assess whether the students have met the lesson objectives.
This lesson plan is not associated with any Common Core Standards.
Discipline: Social Studies
Domain: All Thematic Standards
Cluster: People, Places, and Environment
Grade(s): Grades K–12
Teachers should:
- Enable learners to use, interpret, and distinguish various representations of Earth such as maps, globes, and photographs, and to use appropriate geographic tools
- Encourage learners to construct, use, and refine maps and mental maps, calculate distance, scale, area, and density, and organize information about people, places, regions, and environments in a spatial context
- Help learners to locate, distinguish, and describe the relationships among varying regional and global patterns of physical systems such as landforms, climate, and natural resources, and explain changes in the physical systems
- Guide learners in exploring characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface
- Have learners describe how people create places that reflect culture, human needs, current values and ideals, and government policies
- Provide opportunities for learners to examine, interpret, and analyze interactions of human beings and their physical environments, and to observe and analyze social and economic effects of environmental changes, both positive and negative
- Challenge learners to consider, compare, and evaluate existing uses of resources and land in communities, regions, countries, and the world
- Direct learners to explore ways in which Earth's physical features have changed over time, and describe and assess ways historical events have influenced and been influenced by physical and human geographic features


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Obituaries June 26, 2013
Gary Arthur Anderson
GREENSBORO — Gary Arthur Anderson, 64, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2013. Funeral service will be at Triad Cremation Society & Chapel Thursday, June 27, 2013, at 11:30 a.m. Visitation will be at 11:00 a.m.
Rossie G. Gardner
HIGH POINT — Rossie G. Gardner of High Point died on June 23, 2013, at Hospice House of the Piedmont.
He was born Aug. 15, 1931, in Mt. Airy, N.C., a son of John Hardin Wade Gardner & Gertrude Chilton Gardner. He graduated from Jamestown High School in 1949. He served four years in the US Air Force, volunteering soon after the beginning of the Korean War. Upon his discharge, he attended High Point College and then Wake Forest University, where he received his law degree in 1959. Following graduation from law school, he became a Research Assistant to the late Justice Emery B. Denny of the North Carolina Supreme Court. He was appointed Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina by U.S. Attorney General William P. Rogers. Later, he served as a Special Agent of the FBI in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
He then returned to High Point to enter his private law practice. In his second year of law practice he became the only Republican ever elected Prosecuting Attorney of the High Point Municipal Court, an office he held for four years before re-entering private law practice full time. He was a member of the Bar for the Middle District and the Eastern District Federal Courts and the 18th Judicial District of NC. He retired from the practice of law in 2002.
In 1980 he married Ramona Matthews who survives at the home. He is survived by his sister, Dorothy Gardner Cates of High Point, NC; son, Eric Lee Gardner of Wilmington, NC; son, Mark Brian Gardner of High Point, NC; daughter, Mika Lynn Gardner of Denver, CO; daughter, Lea Gardner Tikka and husband Ali of Vassa Finland; daughter Kelly Tricia Gardner of Wilmington, NC. Grandchildren include Ashley, Benjamin, Sophie, and Luka.
He was preceded in death by his brothers Charles R. Gardner in 1991 and Donald W. Gardner in 2005, and his mother Gertrude Chilton Gardner in 1992.
A private service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Piedmont, 1801 Westchester Drive, High Point, NC 27262.
Kurt Van Hedrick
DENTON — Kurt Van Hedrick, 57, of Denton passed away Saturday, June 22, 2013. A service to celebrate Kurt's life will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2013, at 2:00 p.m. from the graveside in Floral Garden Park Cemetery. Arrangements by Cumby Family Funeral Service of Archdale.
Marie Hilliard
LEXINGTON — Mrs. Marie Kepley Hilliard, 74, of Price Road, died Monday, June 24, 2013, at the Hinkle Hospice House in Lexington. Funeral will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 27, at Davidson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at Hedrick's Grove Reformed United Church of Christ Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Davidson Funeral Home.
Phil "Pop" Lovell
FRANKLINVILLE — Mr. Phillip Gene "Pop" Lovell, 71, of Franklinville, NC, died Monday, June 24, 2013. A memorial service is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 29, 2013, at Cornerstone Baptist Church. The family will receive friends at the home. Arrangements by Ridge Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
Dorothy Kirkman Marshall
HIGH POINT — Mrs. Dorothy Kirkman Marshall, age 100, passed away Monday, June 24, 2013, in the Triad Care, Inc. of High Point.
Mrs. Marshall was born in High Point on April 23, 1913, to Percy Von and Susie Gurley Kirkman. She was a 1934 graduate of Duke University with an A.B. Degree and taught in the public schools at Dover, Sanford and High Point. Mrs. Marshall was a member of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church and the Adult Fellowship Class of the Sunday School. She was also a member of the Hum and Hoe Garden Club and was talented with her needle work. She was preceded in death by her siblings; Miss Mae Kirkman, Mrs. Nancy Poston, Mr. P. V. Kirkman, Jr. and Mr. Thomas C. Kirkman. Sr.
On December 27, 1939, she married Henry Wade Marshall, who also preceded her in death in 1998.
Surviving are two sons; Henry Wade Marshall, Jr. of St. Cloud, FL; and David K. Marshall of High Point; two grandchildren Stephen Marshall and Amy Marshall Milliard; and two great-grandchildren; Brennan and Kyle Milliard.
A memorial service will be held Thursdy at 11:00 a.m. in the sanctuary of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church by the Dr. Rev. Al Ward. Inurnment in the church columbarium will be at a later date. The family will receive friends in the Asbury Room of the church following the service.
Please make memorial contributions to Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church or Hospice of the Piedmont. You may offer condolences with the family a www.sechresfunerals.com.
Patty Garner Misenheimer
BURLINGTON — Mrs. Patty Garner Misenheimer, 70, of 407 Portsmouth Court, Burlington, died with her family by her side at Alamance Regional Medical Center on Saturday, June 22, 2013, at 8:40 p.m. following a year and a half battle with inflammatory breast cancer.
A native of Davidson County, she was the wife of Vernon Misenheimer, who survives. Patty was the daughter of Nereus Alson Garner and Ruby Chandler Shaw Garner, both deceased. She was a graduate of Denton High School and Ashmore Business College. For more than 20 years, she was a merchandiser for American Greetings. Patty was a member of Macedonia Lutheran Church.
In addition to her husband, survivors include a son, Lee Misenheimer and wife Stephanie of Brooklyn, NY; two daughters, Lori Miller and husband Andy of Clayton and Sarah Misenheimer of Burlington; one grandson, Otto Misenheimer of Brooklyn, NY; two granddaughters, Harper and Phoebe Miller of Clayton; two sisters, Gayle Garner Lamb and husband Joe of Boiling Springs and Anna Shaw Burleson of New Carrolton, MD; and three brothers, N. A. Garner and wife Joyce and James Garner and wife Bonnie, all of Denton, and Nolan Garner and wife Polly of Lexington.
A memorial service will be conducted at Macedonia Lutheran Church on Saturday, June 29, 2013, at 2:00 p.m. by Pastor Stephen C. Rust and Pastor Suzanne Shoffner with the family receiving friends at the church following the service. Other times they will be at the residence.
Memorials may be made to Alamance Regional Charitable Foundation, Pink Ribbon Fund, P.O. Box 202, Burlington, NC 27216.
Rich & Thompson Funeral and Cremation Service in Burlington is in charge of arrangements.
Condolences may be offered at www.richandthompson.com.
Darlene Elaine (Eaton) Shields
OAK RIDGE — Darlene Elaine (Eaton) Shields, 61, passed away Monday, June 24, 2013, at her residence. A celebration of life service will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday at Hickory Grove United Methodist Church, 5959 Hickory Grove Road, Greensboro. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Cumby Family Funeral Service, High Point.
Jacksie Hall Staley
ASHEBORO — Mrs. Jacksie Hall Staley, 69, of Fieldcrest Court, died Monday, June 24, 2013, at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center
Funeral will be 2 p.m. Friday, June 28, 2013, at J.C. Green & Sons Funeral Home Chapel in Thomasville. Interment will follow in Holly Hill Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will be at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m. Thursday.


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Folk music lost a legend this week. Singer and famed flatpicker Doc Watson, known for his optimistic and sweet voice as much as for his guitar stylings, died Tuesday at Wake Forest Baptist Memorial Center in North Carolina.
Watson grew up influenced by blues, bluegrass, gospel, and cowboy yodelers; in turn, he inspired musicians like Bob Dylan, Allison Krauss, Chet Atkins and more. Doc lost his sight as a toddler, but his father (also a musician) made sure he stayed busy and worked hard, even building Doc a fretless banjo once he realized that Doc could manage it.
By the 1960s, Doc had switched to electric guitar, but as the folk revival swept through he re-embraced the banjo, along with the acoustic guitar. His first solo record debuted in 1964, and while he never hit gold, he earned his way into millions of hearts, as well as the International Bluegrass Hall of Honor and a National Medal of Arts.
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Vaughn Sherwood's detention hearing that was scheduled for Tuesday has been postponed until Thursday.
A criminal complaint filed in court alleges the 66-year-old Waikiki resident collected government benefits even though he inherited more than $300,000 from his parents and owned a sailboat and a Mercedes Benz car.
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I received a call from Andres, Sunday at 10pm. They had just arrived at Veterans Memorial Park campsite and he sounded really tired. These once a day conversations I have with whomever calls me are usually quick. All we have time for is a quick run down of important bullet points from the day. They're usually enroute to the next location or there's a lack of reception. Often times, I read between the lines because reception has a tendency to cut in and out, but because we are all friends I can usually fill in the blanks and understand what they are going through. I hope I'm doing the team justice on here.
It was a very long day for the whole team. Overall they achieved sixty miles today. With hurt egos, it wasn't quite what they hoped for and they didn't cover as much ground as they expected. Rather than feeling down about it, they know what they have to do and the team has agreed to make up the miles tomorrow. Their day started at 6am this morning. After they talked to me they packed up and started heading out around 9:00am.
Not before they all made calls to their mothers wishing them a Happy Mother's Day. A few rolling hills to ease them into the day with one big hard climb to follow is how their Sunday began.
Last night, John gave them some valuable advice that the team put into practice today. John is the guy that brought the team BBQ to the beach last night. He has quite a bit experience in touring with cyclists. One of his pieces of advice is a cycling technique called, 'Drafting'. Drafting is a trick where cyclists will go in single file to block the wind for the other people behind them, and take turns being the one in front. Most of the guys had heard about this technique but have never employed it. In drafting, aerodynamics is the key. The whole team has to agree to do it and they need to plan who will go first, and how long each interval will be. The positioning should be accurate and the riders straight behind the leader should be about 1-2 feet back. This way, if the leader makes any sudden turns or stops, the people behind will have time to react. Another way to make this technique even more efficient, is to offset your front wheel from the leader's rear wheel by a few inches, but trail within a foot.
The puller (the person in the front) will then indicate to the team that they plan to fall off as they veer sharply to the left or right as they slow down to the back of the pace line. The new puller now has the responsibility at keeping pace and leading the line of riders. Drafting will save the riders about 30% more energy and will get the team further. They tried it and did better as a whole today. Instead of having larger gaps between them, they tried to keep pace with each other and worked more like a team rather than individuals.
The range of experiences in the B4K team varies. It's not just about the cycling, but adapting to each other and forming uniform style that can fit the whole team. If they don't adjust and work together, the ride would be far more difficult.
After Andres said, 'drafting' it peaked my interest and I started researching other cycling techniques, such as the push-pedal technique. You can pedal a bike well enough to get by, or you can pedal a bike efficiently and get the most out of the incredible mechanical advantage that's available. Since cycling isn't a natural motion that we've repeated every day since childhood, like walking or running, being mindful in one's pedaling style can create optimal energy transfer. More efficient, equals less energy. Certain techniques relieve the pressure from your butt, back, legs and arms. Anyways, I digress. I became pretty interested in the styles, techniques and developing the neurological pathways and muscle memory of the improved movements. It was interesting because it seemed in parallel to the way we do alot of things. It's also especially interesting to me, because the more my body has decreased movement through the years, the more I've become interested in movement and why and how it applies. Team dynamics is always interesting whether it's happening inside your body or among groups of people.
The team arrived in Santa Cruz around noon. Stopping at a beach near Santa Cruz they then ate a big breakfast and hit a local bike shop stocking up on whatever supplies they were running low on. They shared what they were doing with the bike employees and asked them to spread the word.
Overall, the team has more presence on the road than they did last year. With 14 guys trailing each other it's easy to notice them. Alot of locals approach them and ask them who they are and what they are doing. Bike for Kam is happening at the same time as Amgen Tour and they are often asked if they are a part of them. The other thing that people wonder is what "KAM" stands for. "Nothing, she's human." is Andres' reply.
I told him we have to think of some cool acronyms…Ketchup and Mustard, Kitchen Assasin Mom, Kimchi and Me, Kick Ass Monster…We'll keep brainstorming.
Berr even received a ten spot from some random guy on the street. The Bike for Kam team is certainly spreading the word. During their ride towards Monterey they had a strong head wind that made two hours of the ride very difficult. Again, they employed drafting and it seemed to help the team as a whole. They pushed 43 miles to Monterey not even stopping for lunch. Instead they stopped at vegetable and fruit stands trying to eat healthier. Berr flew his mini kite that he brought with him and the team had no mechanical issues today.
When they did stop for dinner, it was at a Mexican restaurant that the Bike for Kam team ate at last year. They knew the food was good and even better, they served beer. As the team piled in they ate while plotting out potential camping spots.
With hurt bodies, butts and legs, the team boarded their bikes and headed towards the campsite. The route to the campsite was on top of a hill and turned out to be the hardest climb of the day. At the top they were greeted by a massive herd of deer that casually lingered around.
Everyone was hurting, but everyone is finding their stride and working together more efficiently than the last. Tonight they were most excited being able to have a hot shower since the campground had showers on site.
Tomorrow will be a new day and up to this point the six days from last year's ride have been familiar with the path thus far. Tomorrow it will be new terrain for all 14 guys as they head towards Big Sur.
For me, I'm really proud of them. Prior to them leaving the guys told me not to write things like they are out of shape or not ripped. This may have been in response to last year's posts or the recent LA Weekly article that condensed my 3 hour interview into 4 quoted lines–one of them being, "We were joking because this group of guys doesn't look like professional cyclists…They're not ripped, they're not trained…".
This certainly was not a negative comment, if anything a huge compliment from me about them. It's easy to stick with things that we are an expert in. That way we feel comfortable and the master of our arena leaving little room for lack of control. It's harder for us to say 'yes' to things that are foreign or may seem difficult and out of range. Many times, we don't want to take on things that leave any potential for failure. But, to say 'yes' to biking 500 miles, and more than that 500 fully loaded miles-carrying all your clothes, food and camping gear- something that even pro cyclists would say was difficult, I think that is a massive accomplishment. Just the fact that you said, "yes, I'll try it" is the accomplishment.
'Bike for Kam' feels like a mutually beneficial project. It's a project about fundraising and raising awareness, but it's also based on a subject matter that the guys care about; biking and adventure. They don't want to just cycle and be experts, they want to experience something new and the "not knowing". It's a moment for the riders to have a moment with themselves, to become self-actualized, if you will. Experiencing challenge is completely different than perceiving it and being open to challenge and the unknown is a good attitude for life. If I know my friends well enough, they are in it for the challenge and prefer to not have it come easy. Bike for Kam isn't about representing the elite riders with pro gear and attire, it's about experiencing challenge, challenge that I and other patients experience every second of every day.
I'm so proud of them and I know so many people are cheering and rooting for them.
Currently we are at $22, 121 raised of 40K goal. Thanks to all our donators. You are a part of our team. Without you we couldn't do Bike for Kam. Keep sharing and keep following us. I know it really encourages the guys on the road.
For DAY TWO pictures visit our facebook page: www.facebook.com/bikeforkam
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Fantastic thing you do – support for Kam, the ride, the adventure… I was Jimmy's math teacher at Buena Park High school many moons ago (2000?) and remember Jimmy as a fun-loving passionate guy who would make a difference – really!
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Location: Washington - Barmston slip road (west) to A 1231
Type: Other
Date / Time: 01 January 2014, 11:30h
Further Comments: A driver was left startled when, at 25 miles per hour, their car lurched and leaned over to the right and they could hear the air from the car being sucked out from the right hand door. After two seconds everything returned to normal. There was no apparent wind and no tire blow out, which the driver first suspected.
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Location: Washington - Private residence
Type: Haunting Manifestation
Date / Time: Twentieth century
Further Comments: Shortly after moving in to this property, one of the residents awoke to find an old lady standing over their bed. The phantom woman was described as having grey hair in a bun and wore an old fashioned dress with an apron. A couple of days later the visitation was described to a neighbour, who said the description matched that of a former occupier, Annie, who had lived at the house many years previous.
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Location: Washington - Washington Old Hall
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Location: Weardale - The North of England Lead Mining Museum - formally the killhope lead mine
Type: Haunting Manifestation
Date / Time: 2003
Further Comments: Three ghost hunters wanting to raise money for charity tried to spend the night here, only to be scared off by a the screaming of a ghostly woman from a nearby wood.
Location: West Auckland - Churchyard
Type: Haunting Manifestation
Date / Time: 24 March 1873
Further Comments: A local postman named Barker passed the church and spotted a phantom child dressed in white clothing. The postman fled home, with the ghost in following close behind. Entering his home, the man ran upstairs, but still the ghost followed, the panicked postman then running back downstairs and grabbing his wife from the parlour, fled the house. This time the ghost did not follow, but remained inside the property, along with the couple's young child. Such was their fear, they found an old woman and sent her in to recover their offspring.
Location: West Auckland - Manor House Hotel
Type: Haunting Manifestation
Date / Time: 2000s
Further Comments: Several ghosts have been reported here. Room 34 has a locked wardrobe door that opens by an unseen hand, while a member of the public has claimed to grabbed by the throat by a man dressed like a monk. Room 18 has had reports of people being pushed and séances in the Knights Hall have resulted in a child's voice being heard on a walkie talkie and a possession.
Speeding Horseman
Location: West Auckland - Route between town and Hamsterley Forest
Type: Haunting Manifestation
Date / Time: Unknown
Further Comments: Seen galloping at the speed of an arrow, this horseman vanishes once he enters the dense woodland.
Jessica Ann Hargreaves
Location: West Boldon - Wheatsheaf public house
Type: Poltergeist
Date / Time: Mid 2004
Further Comments: A visiting medium spoke to Jessica's spirit, claiming that the young girl had been raped and murdered in 1908 and her remains hidden in the building. Prior to the visit, members of staff at the pub had experienced classic poltergeist activity, and in one incident found a child's hand print in some jelly though there were no children on the site at the time.
Grey Lady
Location: West Kyo - Earl Grey Inn
Type: Haunting Manifestation
Date / Time: Unknown
Further Comments: This public house is thought to be haunted by a former nineteenth century landlady.
Glowing Headstone
Location: Wingate - Holy Trinity Churchyard
Type: Other
Date / Time: 1997
Further Comments: The headstone marking the grave of Corporal Longstaff, killed in 1918, has been seen glowing at night.
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