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Hello All,
I was an avid paper scrapbooker until this past December. I have so many supplies that I don't have room for even half of them and don't know what I have. The scrapbook store where I shop has the friendliest people and we are very close. The last 5 bags of scrapbook supplies I bought there have not even been taken out of the bags. I guess I need some kind of counseling. My daughter has a new baby (6 months now) and live in Georgia. It's a 9 hour drive and I can't take all my scrapbook supplies when I go there so I came across Digi-Scrapping. I love it. This week I did do a paper layout of my grandbaby in her christening dress and once I completed it, I had stuff all over the place. It was a complete mess. I love Melanie's quote "We don't need no stinking adhesive". I have too much stuff to completely give up paper scrapbooking but I see where digi is a lot neater and a lot cheaper. So I think I will become what they call a Hybrid Scrapbooker. Now I have another problem. I've bought so many kits that I haven't used yet but at least they are not all over the room and are stacked neatly in my computer. Thanks for reading this. If there's a number for scrapbook anonymous, please give me the number because I truly have a problem.
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Holman Christian Standard (CSB) | New International Version (NIV) |
1 Sing a new song to the Lord, for He has performed wonders; His right hand and holy arm have won Him victory. | 1 Sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things; his right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him. |
2 The Lord has made His victory known; He has revealed His righteousness in the sight of the nations. | 2 The LORD has made his salvation known and revealed his righteousness to the nations. |
3 He has remembered His love and faithfulness to the house of Israel; all the ends of the earth have seen our God's victory. | 3 He has remembered his love and his faithfulness to the house of Israel; all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God. |
4 Shout to the Lord, all the earth; be jubilant, shout for joy, and sing. | 4 Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth, burst into jubilant song with music; |
5 Sing to the Lord with the lyre, with the lyre and melodious song. | 5 make music to the LORD with the harp, with the harp and the sound of singing, |
6 With trumpets and the blast of the ram's horn shout triumphantly in the presence of the Lord, our King. | 6 with trumpets and the blast of the ram's horn-- shout for joy before the LORD, the King. |
7 Let the sea and all that fills it, the world and those who live in it, resound. | 7 Let the sea resound, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it. |
8 Let the rivers clap their hands; let the mountains shout together for joy | 8 Let the rivers clap their hands, let the mountains sing together for joy; |
9 before the Lord, for He is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world righteously and the peoples fairly. | 9 let them sing before the LORD, for he comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world in righteousness and the peoples with equity. |
Holman Christian Standard Bible ® Copyright © 2003, 2002, 2000, 1999 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. (Holman Christian Standard Bible Online) | Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |

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Sean Noonan Brewed By Noon By Jeff Tamarkin Published October 5, 2007 Stories To Tell Songlines
Sean Noonan is ostensibly a jazz drummer, but any preconceptions that simplistic designation implies will do you no good here. Noonan and his group Brewed By Noon go wherever they please, and if that means that the torrid Malian vocalist Abdoulaye Diabate trades off with the Celtic-leaning Susan McKeown (as on "Noonbrews"), then so be it. And when the guitarists, including Downtown's omnipresent Marc Ribot, shred it up in ear-splintering angular bursts of atonality, Noonan flailing along manically, recalling the Mahavishnu Orchestra or a particularly challenging 1970s Ornette Coleman or Frank Zappa LP, Stories To Tell moves into its own indeterminate space. There's a softer/ gentler side too, evidenced by the sweet viola of Mat Maneri and the cabaret-informed vocals of Dawn Padmore ("Pineapple"). But it's a funky softer/gentler, the aggression that characterizes the sicker parts of the album never far from grabbing hold again and stealing away any pretense toward tameness or order.


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Shhhhhh…I know a secret!
It is a delicious secret – one that others are dying to know! I am keeping it deep within my noggin for safekeeping. Nothing you can say or do could get me to tell you my secret!
I learned of this secret from Dusty, one of the older boys. He entrusted it to me with the understanding that I would not tell a solitary soul. He said that if I told anybody, I would be "dead meat", and he would "rape my corpse." Dusty is really nice. He knows a lot of curse words and has to sit in the front seat of the bus every day!
I like to sit and think about my secret sometimes. It makes me happy that I know something all of you don't. Another thing that makes me happy is when the cafeteria serves Italian dunkers for lunch – delicious! (I also like sloppy joes)
Okay, if you insist on hearing my secret, I will go ahead and tell you. But first you have to promise not to tell anybody. You can't even tell your best friend! If you do, Dusty will get you too!
All right, are you ready? Here it is – Dusty likes me! Yesterday after school I went over to his house and we hugged for an hour! He isn't as tough as he pretends to be, although he did punch me several times.
Who are you calling? No! Why are you telling them my secret?! What's so funny about it!? Why is it now being broadcast over the school's PA?! That occurred improbably quickly!


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WHAT'S NEW in MORAYSHIRE
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This page has been created to assist myself and others to keep track of changes made to the Morayshire pages on GENUKI. Please note that the links provided on this page will take you to the Morayshire Town or Parish page containing the new information, and NOT directly to the information itself, so please be prepared to hunt around for the details!
NOTE: If you want to find contact details for the person who provided the input for a particular item, please consult the Morayshire GENUKI Service Providers list.
5 Jan 2014
- Javascript map link added to all town and parish pages.
- Map and photograph links added to all town and parish pages.
7 Oct 2013
- All except three non-primary pages given initial associations with an appropriate primary parish page.
- Out of county pages removed.
27 Oct 2010
- Added basic parish pages for all parishes. Updated the county page to reflect the addition of parish pages and to use GENUKI standard format.


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ANDREA - Distressed Leather Continental Wallet
Size: | Approx. 4.25"H x 7"W x0.75 "D |
Marco's leather accessories boast a style that is rugged-chic, and possess a distinctly artisanal look and feel.
His accessories undergo a unique manufacturing process, where each item is dyed and distressed in its entirety after all the parts are put together. This technique (patented by Marco's Campomaggi brand) not only gives Marco's leather accessories their vintage, weathered look, but also makes each single piece really a one-of-a-kind work of art.
These key fobs and belts make a great companion to his signature distressed leather bags.
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This large, continental-style wallet comes with all the charm necessary to be worthy of bearing the Campomaggi logo. First, the metal rivets accent not only the front edge of the wallet, but also the back and interior - so it looks great from any angle. Next, the hand-brushing process brings out just the right amount of vintage appeal. Details such as the Campomaggi-logo snap-button closure and logo stamp on the interior add the final touches to this "wallet with character".
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Features:- Handmade in Italy with Italian vacchetta leather ... then hand-brushed for that perfectly vintage look
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The Writer's Block: Living a Writer's Life
A writer's life is about far more than writing. Editor and author Midge Raymond offers tips on writing … and submitting, researching, editing, networking, marketing, and everything else.
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A mini Q&A with Seattle photographer Rosanne Olson
This is an excerpt of photographer and essayist Rosanne Olson's Q&A in Everyday Book Marketing, in which she talks about author photos. For more book promo information, and to read Rosanne's complete Q&A, check out Everyday Book Marketing. Rosanne Olson began her career as a photojournalist after receiving her master's degree in journalism. Since starting […]
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Over 20 years of research went into this book that represents a life-long concern to understand and counter Christianity's continued reliance on sin, fear, and guilt. By using the lenses of imagination and eucharistic imagery, I present a way of doing theology using Holy Communion as the starting point for Christian ritual and pastoral care in a new millennium. I believe Christianity needs to free itself from its medieval captivity and re-form itself by fostering communities of accountability and well-being where sin and suffering are seen as the twin evils of our time. I also believe that building communities of well-being in practice not just in name is central to the teachings of Jesus and his welcoming table-fellowship. I hope you will find this book both affirming and challenging, and I look forward to dialoguing with you over the mutual matters of concern that form the heart of my work.
- J. Goudey (feastofourlives.com)


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Extrajudicial killings, torture still persist
-A A +ATuesday, July 3, 2012
THE clamor for justice, peace and democracy continues as Amnesty International (AI) reported the persistence of extrajudicial killings, torture, enforced disappearances and internal armed conflicts in the country, especially in Mindanao.
Ritzlee Santos III, chairperson of AI's Board of Trustees, said based on AI's 2012 annual state of human rights cases in the country, documented cases during the 21-year rule of the late President Ferdinand Marcos were only 875 compared to the 945 cases recorded in the 25 years after the 1986 peaceful revolt.
Santos said leaders lack the will to address threats to justice and accountability as impunity for past violations haunted many countries, particularly those grappling with current and past armed conflicts.
"In the Asia Pacific region, several governments responded with repressive measures to people's protests and voices of dissent," he said during a forum held at the Philippine Information Agency on Tuesday.
However, Santos said AI also noted a reduction of hostilities after the government and the two armed opposition groups, the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army (CPP-NPA) and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), began peace talks in February 2011.
He said increase in hostilities only occurred after clashes broke out towards the end of last year when government soldiers and MILF in Basilan province engaged in a war, killing 19 soldiers.
Santos said the government's failure to enact laws added problems to enhance accountability.
In a report, human rights situation in the country has not improved since violations committed by the previous government under former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo have not been addressed.
The Philippines was reviewed last month for the second cycle of the United Nation's Human Rights Council Universal Periodic Review (UPR).
Santos said the UPR will review the national report of the Philippine government and measure it against its pledges and commitments during the 1st cycle of the UPR and when it applied for membership in the UN Human Rights Council.
Meanwhile, Major Aldrich Uayan, Division Staff Judge Associate of the Fourth Infantry Division based in Cagayan de Oro, said human rights issue is the source of concerns of soldiers since they are always the focus of scrutiny and criticisms.
Uayan said based on their mandate, they are obliged to follow the people-centered approach, which focuses mainly on upholding the human rights of the civilians.
"It is our duty to enforce human rights to all as it is in our sworn obligation to adhere to it," he said.
Published in the Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro newspaper on July 04, 2012.
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Keystone Karnival
Event & Activities are FREE to the public. Come join us for this family fun event! There will be bouncers, games & prizes, face painting, popcorn, sno cones, and cotton candy. This is all free for everyone. This is one of our outreaches. Also a way to thank the community. I believe Hy-Vee will be there with their grill cooking up some lunch for a small price. Bring the whole family. Be sure to tell all your friends and neighbors!
Occurs once: Jun 1, 2013 (12:00 PM to 4:00 PM)
Contact Name: Brandon Fiscus
Contact Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Contact Phone: 402-210-5908
Atonement Lutheran Church
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Campus Student Support
The mission of the UNC campus includes providing quality overall campus student support services which promotes the academic success of UNC undergraduates, transfer, non-degree, and graduate students.
Additional student support services available to UNC students include:
- Academic Support and Advising/Tutoring- Drop by and make an appointment if you need help with tutoring at Michener Library L149. Their number is (970) 351-1904.
- Visit the Dean of Students website and acquaint yourself with the Student Code of Conduct, student rights and responsibilities. If you have any questions, contact them at (970) 351-2796, they will be happy to assist you.
- The Center for International Education provides academic, cultural and educational support for international and American students. CIE is located at the University Center, Room 2205 (2nd Floor)
- Disability Support Services assist students with accessibility within the university community. With DSS assistance students with disabilities have an equal opportunity to fully participate in all aspects of the educational environment. Questions? Call (970) 351-2289 (Voice, TTY) or visit DSS at Michener L-80.
- Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and Allies resource office is located in Room 2048 in Student Activities at the University Center and is staffed by a Graduate Assistant. You may contact GLBTAat 351-2906 or e-mail them at firstname.lastname@example.com
- Off-Campus Housing assist UNC students in finding information about available housing in the Greeley area. If you are looking to rent stop by the Student Activities Office, 2nd floor of the campus University Center to review apartment rental listings. If you would like more information, you may contact the SAO staff at 970-351-2871.
- The Office of Student Engagement "encourages, supports and complements student learning by providing quality services and programs that enrich students' academic, social, cultural, ethical, and intellectual growth."
- Student Legal Services provides legal council to all UNC students. The assigned lawyer is available on Wednesdays/Thursdays afternoons by appointment. To make an appointment, stop by Student Activities at the University Center or call Student Legal Services at (970) 351-4281.
- The librarians at UNC's Michener Library are awesome in helping students with their research ideas or simply helping student navigate the library to finding books of interest. Students make use of the library to study, hang out in the cafe/food lounge, or conduct their class research.
- Women's Resource Center promotes leadership, celebrates the achievements of women, and raises awareness on the status of women. Located at Scott-Willcoxon Hall.The center is located at 1915 10th Avenue and their phone number is(970) 351-1492.


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Army ROTC
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Cadet Staff
Cadet Battalion Commander
c/CSM Zachary Raynor
Directly responsible to the Professor of Military Science for the command, control, health, welfare, morale, discipline, safety, and retention of all enrolled MSI, II, III, IV, and Completion Cadets.
- Provides command guidance and supervises all training, planning, and execution of battalion operations; sets the standard and direction of the Battalion.
- Serves as an ambassador by representing the Raider Battalion on and off campus and briefs visiting dignitaries on the status of the battalion.
- Promotes esprit-de-corps and is responsible for implementation of the Cadet Mentorship and Sponsorship Program.
- Actively participates in the weekly training meeting by providing feedback and lessons learned from completed training.
- Directs and supervises the long-range planning of major events with Cadre guidance.
- Builds an effective chain of command and develops a positive command climate with a consistent presence at all Battalion functions.
- Communicates intent and empowers subordinates to act appropriately to accomplish missions while supervising and evaluating the execution of plans.
Cadet Command Sergeant Major
c/MAJ Aaron Jenkins
The Cadet Command Sergeant Major is responsible for providing the Cadet Battalion Commander with personal, professional and technical advice on C
adet (enlisted) matters and Cadet Non-Commissioned Officer Corps.
- Executes established policies and standards concerning Cadet performance, training, appearance, safety and conduct.
- Establishes and maintains communication with subordinate Cadet NCOs and other Cadet enlisted personnel through Cadet NCO channels.
- Provides counsel and guidance to Cadet NCOs and administers and chairs unit selection boards for Cadet of the Quarter.
- Monitors and recommends actions as necessary on the morale and discipline of the Raider Battalion.
- Adheres to guidance and direction provided by the Senior Military Instructor.
Cadet Executive Officer
c/LTC William Turk
The Cadet Executive Officer serves as the Cadet Battalion Commander's principal staff officer responsible for directing and supervising staff coordination and ensuring effective and prompt staff actions.
- Responsible for establishing, managing and enforcing staff planning timeline and synchronization which conforms to the ission and in accordance with the Cadet Battalion Commander's guidance.
- Monitors the staff's discipline, morale, and staff planning. Supervises all tasks assigned to the staff and serves as the acting Cadet Battalion Commander in his/her absence.
- Manages the Cadet Battalion Commander's Information Requirements (CCIRs).
Cadet S1 (Personnel)
c/CPT Jared Puckett
Responsible for monitoring and advising the Cadet Battalion Commander on all personnel issues and actions to include accountability, promotions, awards, pay services, medical services, and legal issues.
- Conducts staff coordination with the Human Resources Administrator and applicable Cadre members.
- Assists the HRA with Personnel Asset Inventories (PAIs).
- As directed, prepares annexes and appendices to plans and orders in support of mission accomplishment and training events.
- Advises the Cadet Battalion Commander and staff on regulations and policies which govern Cadet personnel actions.
Cadet S3 (Operations)
c/CPT Kyle Niedermeier
Serve as the principal staff officer for all matters pertaining to training, plans, and operations.
- Responsible for preparing and supervising the execution of the training within the battalion.
- Prepares training guidance for the Commander's approval. Identifies training requirements and ensures training is oriented on setting conditions for improving individual training proficiency levels across MS classes.
- Works with the Detachment S-3 in preparing, coordinating, authenticating, publishing, and distributing the Command Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Operations Orders (OPORDs) throughout the chain of command. Reviews OPORDs for synchronization and completion, ensures risk management is integrated into all training events.
- Reports training results to include deficiencies and after action reviews (AARs) at weekly training meetings.
- Responsible to facilitate weekly training meetings and Lead Lab coordination with Cadre as necessary.
Assistant S3 (Operations)
c/CPT Josh Frees
Cadet S4 (Supply)
c/CPT Ashley Robinson
The Cadet S4 is Responsible for all logistical operations in the areas of supply, services, transportation, and resource management in support of the Raider Battalion operations and training events.
- Conducts staff coordination with the Supply Technician. Forecast supply requirements and recommends support, supply priorities, and controlled supply rates.
- Coordinates the requisitioning, acquisitioning, and storage of all classes of supply and equipment, and the maintenance of materialrecords in accordance with applicable regulations, policies, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Forecast service requirements to include transportation, field-feeding services, and field sanitation.
- Maintains visibility of assigned equipment within the battalion and advises the commander on all logistical services.
- As directed, prepares annexes and appendices to plans and orders in support of mission accomplishment and training events.
Cadet S6 (Communication)
c/CPT Morgan Gosling
The Cadet S6 is responsible for all issues pertaining command, control, communication and computer operations.
- Conducts staff coordination with the Cadet Executive Officer and Assistant Professor of Military Science as necessary.
- Responsible for updating all social media platforms (website, Facebook, Twitter) with current and relevant pictures and videos of Raider Battalion events.
- Responsible for proper use of all communication equipment (radios, cameras) in training and battalion events.
- Prepares, maintains, and updates all information management estimates, plans, and orders.Coordinates with Cadre for accounts and use of Blackboard.
Lead Evaluator
c/MAJ Keith Topper
ServiceLearning Liaison
c/CPT Michael Howard
The Cadet Service Learning
Liaison is responsible for the execution of the Raider Battalion's Service Learning Program.
- Recommends and coordinates service learning opportunities which compliment the Battalion Yearly Training outcomes.
- Publishes service learning opportunities and monitors participation.
- Coordinates with University clubs, organizations and departments to enhance collaboration.
Cadet Recruiting Operations
c/CPT Cedric Ntwali
The Cadet Assistant ROOs are responsible for coordinating the battalion's overall campus recruiting program.
- Coordinates directly with the Battalion Recruiting Operations Officer (ROO) and Army Na
- tional Guard Liaison (LNO) on executing the Cadet Battalion Recruiting and Retention Strategy to include marketing.
- Responsible for coordination with ROO to maintain marketing material current and relevant throughout campus.
- Maintains and prepares Cadet recruiting participation reports for Professor of Military Science.
Cadet Life
- Clubs
- Cadet Staff
- Photos and Video
Why Choose ROTC
Why Choose ROTC
High Jump
"Being in Army ROTC makes it a little different because we're also by Wright-Patt Air Force Base," Fleming said. "People around here have a little more indoctrination with the military in the first place. So we end up being more than just another piece of the campus."
Whole New World
It was a bit of an unlikely marriage—Army ROTC and Zachary Raynor.
Coming to Wright State from the farming community of Jamestown, Raynor knew little about the military. But what he did know was that ROTC would pay for his college education.
Baywatch: Cuba part of journey for ROTC student
Guantanamo Bay. Terror suspects. Top Secret clearance.
This was recently a way of life for Aaron Jenkins, a junior ROTC student at Wright State who had been deployed to Cuba by the Coast Guard.


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Human Resources is dedicated to making Quality Correctional Health Care the workplace of choice for correctional nursing. Human Resources provides information about policies, benefits, employee relations, resources, and opportunities for training and professional development. Human Resources seeks to empower all employees with the resources needed to thrive in a work environment. Human Resources operates Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Equal Opportunity Employer
QCHC, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that we will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard for race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, handicaps or veterans status.
Current Openings
Full-time employees are eligible for a full range of benefits.
QCHC offers group health and dental insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama to employees who are scheduled for at least 32 hours per week.
QCHC makes available vision insurance through Superior Vision.
QCHC partners with AFLAC to provide supplemental insurance coverage.
QCHC offers twelve (12) days of Vacation time and ten (10) days of Sick time per year. Employees begin to accrue Vacation/Sick leave after successful completion of their 90 day probationary period.
QCHC recognizes the following as paid holidays:
- New Years Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
QCHC Retirement Plan
QCHC offers a 401(k) through the Hartford. This benefit is available to Full-time employees after successful completion of their 90 day probationary period. Under our plan QCHC will match 100% of contributions up to 3% of pay deferred and 50% of contributions for the next 2% of deferred pay. Anything contributed over 5% is not matched by QCHC.


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Jazz Ensembles
Faculty Jazz Ensemble
Formed in 1992, the UMD Faculty Jazz Ensemble combines performing and teaching with an active schedule of tours, concerts, and workshops. Activities range from performances for school children of all ages to concerts with such artists as Greg Abate, Steve Turre, Ernie Krivda, Slide Hampton, Wallace Roney and Claudio Roditi. During the past few years, the UMD Faculty jazz combo has worked with students and performed for many schools including Wayzata, Champlin Park, Edina, Maple Grove, Monticello, Hopkins, South St. Paul, Forest Lake, Unity, Waseca, White Bear Lake, Spring Lake Park, Eagan, Apple Valley, Stillwater, Burnsville, Rosemount, Eden Prarie, Waseca, Eau Claire North, Eau Claire Memorial.
Student Jazz Combos
UMD Jazz offers several jazz combos that are taken for credit. These groups place emphasis on developing small group skills including improvisation and composition by preparing and performing standard and original compositions. These combos play a variety of styles including swing, latin, rock and funk and are coached by various members of the Jazz faculty. The jazz combos play concerts regularly both on and off campus as well as various gigs as organized by the students and faculty.
UMD Jazz Ensemble I and II are offered for credit and perform regular concerts each semester. The University of Minnesota Duluth Jazz Ensemble I has a long standing reputation for performing and supporting quality jazz big band compositions and arrangements from the traditional masters as well as contemporary professionals. Jazz Ensemble I has become a representative for jazz and the University of Minnesota Duluth through many performances of local, regional, national and international stature. Recent performances include the Montreux and North Sea jazz festivals in Switzerland and the Netherlands, Teatro Politeama in Palermo, Italy, Minnesota Music Educators Association's annual conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota, performances at many Duluth, MN as well as greater Minnesota and Wisconsin area schools and events including the annual University of Minnesota Duluth Head of the Lakes Jazz Festival, where the ensemble has performed with many greats such as John Scofield, Kenny Werner, Ernie Watts, Tom Harrell, Dick Oatts, Slide Hampton, Bobby Shew, Frank Tiberi, Toshiko Akiyoshi, Randy Brecker, Frank Foster, Freddie Hubbard, Ernie Krivida, Jim McNeely, Rufus Reid, Wallace Roney, Claudio Roditi and many others. If you're interested in finding out more about UMD JAZZ I, please contact Ryan Frane at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Vocal Jazz Ensembles
UMD Vocal Jazz Ensembles, Lake Effect and Chill Factor, under the direction of Tina Thielen-Gaffey, are a pioneering vocal jazz force in Minnesota. Both ensembles are selected after highly competitive auditions in the fall of each year. The students are music majors and non-music majors of varying ages and musical backgrounds. The ensembles perform three on-campus concerts a year, including the annual themed Cabaret Show, held in mid-spring. Most recently, Lake Effect and Chill Factor toured the Mid-West and East Coast, where they received high praise from vocal jazz guru, Roger Treece. They perform annually at the Western Michigan Gold Company Vocal Jazz Invitational, where both ensembles have received Outstanding Performance Awards. Lake Effect was the featured vocal jazz ensemble at the Minnesota Star of the North Vocal Jazz Festival in March of 2006 and was also selected for the Outstanding Collegiate Performance Award, sponsored by DownBeat Magazine. Lake Effect was selected for the 2006 ACDA state convention and for the 2007 MMEA Midwinter Clinic.
Click here for more information on Jazz @ UMD.
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Shark diver details South Africa cage attack caught on camera
Bryan Plummer's video reaches 2M views on YouTube
SAN DIEGO - A man who filmed a video of a close encounter with a great white shark is sharing new insight into the frightening moments.
Photos emailed to 10News show Bryan Plummer out of the water after a stint inside a shark diving cage off South Africa on March 21.
He then grabbed his phone to shoot some video when a great white shark swims by the tuna bait and slams through the cage.
Amid the shouts, there is what appears to be blood.
"It was just panic and a lot of confusion," said Plummer, who spoke to 10News via Skype from South Africa.
Plummer then uttered an unusual curse. Seconds later, it becomes clear that the man in the cage, who was on his honeymoon, is OK and shouts of relief are heard.
The blood may have come from the shark's mouth as it thrust into the cage.
"It was really quick thinking; he was able to get underneath and hold his breath," said Plummer.
Plummer posted the video on YouTube. Four days later, it's received some 2 million views.
Some experts who've seen the video say the shark had gone into a feeding frenzy.
A local shark diving operator said the shark may have simply missed the bait.
"If they have the momentum and miss [a] target, they keep going straight. It's very rare, but it happens," said Doc Anes, owner of San Diego Shark Diving.
San Diegan Suzi Woodruff Lacey's daughter is dating Plummer, the man who shouted the curse heard 'round the internet.
"I found it hysterical. Now that's trending. His curse words are trending," said Woodruff Lacey.
"I still get red-faced every time it comes up," said Plummer.
Minutes after the encounter, Plummer decided to go back into the cage to cap off his first shark dive.
"I figured what are the chances it would happen a second?" said Plummer.
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Last Saturday I started my $50.00 a week grocery challenge. The challenge is inspired partly by Dave Ramsey, who I've mentioned on here once or twice before because I love him, and partly by my mom. In 2009, I started Dave Ramsey's Total Money Makeover, which has been one of the best things I've ever done for myself even if I still have a looong way to go. In a nutshell, the Total Money Makeover is a step by step guide to getting out of debt and getting control of your money. I talk about it a lot because I love it. The Total Money Makeover has totally changed my life, and I'm not even past step 1.
So here's the quick version of my TMM to this point: I started my TMM in October 2008. After completing step 1 (building a small emergency fund savings account by selling off my possessions like a madwoman + year end bonus + tax returns) in like January or February 2009 and starting on step 2 (paying down debt from smallest to largest), I hit a brick wall of an emergency that swallowed up everything in my little emergency savings account (don't even ask!) and slid right back to the prison that is credit card spending without passing go, without collecting $200.00. It was ugly.
So long story short, I could've said 2009 was a bust. And I did my fair share of feeling hopeless for a hot minute. But since the few months that I actually was on the Total Money Makeover were the best financial months of my life, I refuse to be swayed that easily. As Dave always says, Murphy and his Law love to show up when you start claiming control of your money. Well Murphy, this girl's been through Lyme, so you'll have to come a little harder than that. :)
My fave part about the TMM is that every month is a new chance to start over. So with the beginning of a new year (and a new month), I'm back on the TMM wagon and I intend to do the best I can to stay on it until the end of the ride. Hence the $50.00 a month grocery challenge!
While I was in Cinci for Christmas, my mom and I were talking about buying healthy groceries on a budget. Sometimes eating organic, local, hormone free, antibiotic free, what-have-you can seem expennnnnnnsive. So I set a new challenge for myself for the new year – $50.00 a week in food funds. That includes groceries + eating out + quick snacks at the bodega. Since I'm doing it TMM style, I'll be carrying $50.00 cash in an envelope marked "This Week's Groceries". I'll track each grocery trip with a quick note on the envelope (Jan 10 Trader Joe's $17.50 or something) and keep the receipt in the envelope. Once that $$'s gone, my grocery trips for the week are finito.
Here are the rules I'm working with:
- $50.00 a week grocery budget in cash, set apart in its own envelope
- The week will run from Saturday – Saturday
- Stick to organic, hormone free, antibiotic free wherever possible
- The budget also includes feeding the cats
- If I'm dumb enough to go over my $50.00 weekly budget, that amount comes out of next week's budget
- If I eat out, that comes out of this week's budget! Aka… I better not eat out on my own dime!
- Things that are already in the pantry/fridge/freezer are fair game – added value!
Since the sis and I share meal times (and therefore groceries), she's throwing in her $50.00 a week to the challenge too. Which means we'll spend a combined $100.00 a week and our meals will be intended to feed 2 people. I'm a busy girl, so each dinner will also make enough for two lunches the next day, making things easier.
Here's the first grocery list for one week's worth of meals for two people and two hungry cats.
Week 1 Grocery List
This week's grocery list is even bigger than normal because Steph and I are restocking most of our pantry staples (salt, canola oil, almond butter, butter) after the holidays.
Reminder: This is for two people, each of us only spending $50.00 a week total on food. So our combined budget is $100.00 a week for 3 meals and 2 snacks each a day.
Trader Joe's
Chicken Breasts – $7.34
Kosher Ground Turkey – $3.49 x 2 = $6.98
1 package Turkey Bacon (8 slices) – $2.99
1 dozen Brown Extra Large Omega 3 eggs – $2.79
Canola Oil – $3.49
Raw Sunflower Seeds 16 oz – $1.49
Slivered Almonds 8 oz – $2.49
Organic Tomato Basil Spaghetti Sauce – $2.29
1 package Green Onions – $1.19
1 package Organic Green Peppers (2 pack) – $2.99
1 giant bag of Southern Greens (Collard, Turnip, and Mustard Greens) – $3.49
Organic Hearts of Romaine – $2.79
1 bag snow peas 12 oz – $2.49 x 2 = $5.98
1 bag of 7 organic grapefruit – $2.03
1 box gluten free mac n' cheese – $1.99
Brown Rice Tortillas (6) – $2.49
5 lb bag Russet Potatoes – $3.99
Roasted Garlic Hummus 8 oz – $1.79
Raw Creamy Almond Butter 16 oz – $4.99
Sea Salt 26.5 oz – $1.49
unsweetened cocoa powder 9 oz – $1.99
Bench & Field Holistic Natural Feline Formula dry cat food 3 lbs – $6.49
Trader Joe's total: $73.55
Whole Foods
Whole 365 Plain Fat Free Yogurt 32 oz – $2.99 x 2 = $5.98
Natural Frontier Market
Butter Lettuce – $2.99
Almond Breeze Almond Milk – $1.99
Natural Frontier Total: $4.98
Food Coop
4 organic Avocados – $3.16
1 lb Yellow Split Peas (bulk aisle) – $1.49
Earth Balance butter substitute (Soy Free) – $3.49
Wholesome Sweeteners Organic Blue Agave Nectar 23.5 oz – $4.99
Food Coop Total: $13.13
Grand Total: $97.64
Looks like we came in $2.36 under budget this week, which works for me!
What We Already Had
Old Wessex Organic Oat Bran 18.5 oz
1/2 package Bob's Red Mill Quinoa (13 oz leftover)
1 package Trader Joe's brown rice spaghetti noodles
1 bag cranberries
1 can Trader Joe's green chiles
1/2 bottle olive oil
1 box Whole 365 Chicken Broth (originally $1.99)
lime juice
Here's hoping for a healthy and delicious budgeting experience!
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By Kinggodzillak |
Episode 9 : Love Always, Magda
"Women's logic has never been one of my strong points..." Gene is in Beirut, on the trail of the girl he loved. She dumped him four years ago, but clearly he still won't take no for an answer...anyway, there are people sitting around, and people talking, and people kissing. What more do you want? 'Gene Barry and Barry Morse as Mr Parminter'. He likes his helicopters, does our Parminter. Also worth noting here is that we've lost executive story consultant Marty Roth, who was also the writer of Return to Sender, Double Exposure, and Miss Me Once, Miss Me Twice, and Miss Me Once Again. In other words, the better episodes. This does not bode well for the remainder of the series... Kieron Moore (Nessim), Cyd Hayman (Magda), Paul Maxwell (Don Fleming), David Cargill (Narouz), Stefan Kalipha (Maurice), Jerry Stovin (Al Graham), Vera Fusek (Simone Laforque), Sue Gerrard (Jane), John Horsley (John Burdett), Larry Taylor (Angelo) and Kerima as the belly dancer... Phillip Broadley. This also does not bode well, as Broadley was perhaps one of the lesser ITC writers - his episodes tended to be plodding and dull, and always directed by the same man... Cyril Frankel. Yes, that would be him. Together, Broadley and Frankel mean one thing - mediocrity. Gene's adventure in Beirut takes place against a backdrop of stock footage and back-projection and twangy sitar music. No mission briefing here, as Gene's acting independently of Parminter. Yes, this time It's Personal. Still, I suppose you could count Parminter's cricketing tips as a briefing of sorts... At the start of this episode, Gene is being taught the basics of cricket by Parminter, and clearly has no idea what he's doing. By the end of the episode, he's good enough to play in a charity game at Lords. We also learn that he likes baseball. Nothing like a good bit of stereotyping, is there? Also, the bat he uses seems to be covered in autographs... He's got a lot of people round him at the start as well - a tanned secretary called Jane, as well as a few other people who all want him to do various things. After receiving a message about Magda, he immediately heads for the airport, leaving all these people in his house, and, as you would do in a situation like this, they immediately read this very personal message. Gene takes his personal jet, 88 Delta, out to Beirut. The co-pilot (his name is either Don, John or Dunn - one of the latter two would make more sense, as otherwise we'd have two characters called Don) seems to be the same one he flew with at the start of Double Exposure, although they've swapped seats this time around so that Gene can be closest to the camera... Once in Beirut, Gene checks into a hotel, and calls the Beirut Star (though the line is so garbled it could easily be the Daily Star) in order to inform them that he is now in Beirut. His plan here is to get a picture of himself into the papers, and hopefully get Magda's attention that way, but at first it just seems like he's arrived and he's a bit put out that he's not been given the grand welcome he thinks he so rightly deserves... Parminter seems to be coaching Gene in the basics of cricket, which is nice of him. We later find out that Parminter strolled up to Magda in a casino, and employed her as an undercover agent, making use of her relationship with Nessim in order to get hold of the information that'll put him away for good. Whatever that information actually is. No Diane. And no Gavin. Gene's had both of them quietly dealt with behind the scenes... Gene spends much of this episode in a bright yellow shirt, which just looks wrong. I don't know why, as I've let him get away with wearing much worse in the past, but the shirt just feels wrong... Fortunately, he then later wears a white and blue pinstrip suit, which I can mock mercilessly. Ha. When Magda's life is threatened, Gene snaps into action, kicking and elbowing and shoving with gay abandon. Atta boy, Gene. Aside from Magda, obviously, private eye Don Fleming is the man who alerts Gene to the fact that his old girlfriend is in Beirut. They've not seen each other for four years (presumably not since Magda ran out on Gene), but they're very chummy, and Gene says that he knew Don even when he was working for the Government... Wow - that long, huh? Don is played by Paul Maxwell, the second member of the Captain Scarlet cast to pop up in the series. He's done other stuff, too. I expect. He also has the hairiest chest I ever did see. Even hairier than Gene's, which is obviously saying a lot. Anyway, he gets himself shot while showering, while Gene is in his room having just another little drinky. Very Hitchcock. Except that Janet Leigh didn't get shot while Gene Barry was in the next room getting soused, but you know what I mean.... Magda herself, played by the gorgeous Cyd Hayman, ran out on Gene because...um...yeah. Well, she decided to make him fall in love with her, and he did. She then fell in love with him...and ran off. She mutters something about not being good enough for him, but that still doesn't really explain anything... After shooting one of Nessim's thugs, Magda runs out on Gene again, leaving him with just the watch and his memories, which were all he had at the start of the episode. Aww. Oh, and Gene never actually finds out that Don was killed, thus rendering his death utterly pointless. Nice job on tying up all the loose ends there, Pippy boy. Nessim is the head of the 'Syndicate'. He likes to sit around and drink and smoke and look smug about things, and also to listen in on private conversations between Gene and Magda. He has a few helpers; Maurice, who makes coffee and wears a big medallion, and Narouz, who works at the hotel where Gene is staying. Convenient, no? Oh, and they also have that generic ITC ugly hairy thug guy. Him. He'd make a good Klingon, he would. Anyway, once they get defeated they all have the manners to stand perfectly still and not try anything while Gene phones the police. Very obliging fellows. PARMINTER - "You know me, Gene - I never interfere in people's private lives." GENE - "Yeah...a couple of words in the English language that applies to someone like you." We couldn't go through an entire episode without one of Gene's nonsense retorts, could we? It's actually a reasonably effective cliffhanger, with Gene heading to Beirut in his little jet, and a look at the inscription on his watch - "To GENE love always MAGDA." Aww. "Gene, I'm stoned." Presumably this is what Lew Grade said when he agreed to finance 'The Adventurer'...
Don is killed for no real reason and no one mentions it, so presumably Gene never found out... This episode is in really bad condition. They all are, but this one especially. Just a simple rinse under the tap would do it a world of good, as many of the location shots look like they were filmed in heavy smog...still, this is (I think) the first episode in which the episode title caption isn't at a wonky angle. A bug is placed on the bottom of the champagne bucket that Gene orders when he arrives in Beirut, and it records his conversation with Don. Amazingly, it apparently has the ability to focus in on sounds from parallel universes, as when played back, the recorded conversation sounds nothing like the spoken one - not just a different delivery of the dialogue, but completely different dialogue at times... Magda vaguely inferring that she might have had sort of romance with another lady at some point. See below. Gene actually acts at times in this episode. I know, it came as a shock to me too. It's an odd sort of acting, though...it's Gene Barry's own special brand of 'intense' acting, which involves whispering most of his lines, and then occasionally shouting a whisper. Or whispering a shout. Either way...it's all odd. But he was trying, bless im. He's also very rough with Magda whenever he has to kiss her. He tends to take hold of her entire head, and force it to his lips, and she's clearly not interested. The newspaper in Gene's hotel room gives us a date for this episode - Thursday, July 6th, 1972. July 6th is also my birthday, so now you've all got no reason not to get me anything. Ha. These three guys are sitting in front of Gene and Parminter at the end of the episode: I can't be sure, but I think they're all dead. Or dying. Oh, and there's a couple of transvestites up the back too: I'd like to conclude, if I may, by talking about gays. That got your attention, didn't it? Perhaps you imagine I am about to make some grand and controversial statement, or something like that. Or perhaps you really don't care either way what I do. I know I don't. Anyway, yes - by gays, I mean homosexuality -specifically, in ITC programmes. The reason for all this is the rather bizarre scene I listed as the 'Defining Moment', where Magda sees Gene's picture in the paper and says "I met him once...my girlfriend ran off with him." This gets Nessim's attention. "Your girlfriend?" he asks smugly. Magda looks at him, takes a deep breath and sighs "Mmm." Nessim grins, and goes back to his reading. This may or may not be the first reference to homosexuality in an ITC production, depending on how you look at it. It is certainly possible she just means girlfriend in the 'female friend' sense...but it's dwelled on a bit too long, and there are one too many knowing glances for it to be just that. Of course, the villains (and in many cases, the heroes) in all these ITC series were verging on camp at the best of times (particularly if they were being played by Peters Bowles or Wyngarde), but the passing of time has given a lot of the dialogue certain other connotations that it was never intended to have. Man in a Suitcase in particular had more than its fair share of men putting their arms around each other and calling each other "Dear boy." before heading out for a "gay" night on the town. Going back into the Fifties historicals, the second episode of The Adventures of Sir Lancelot features this rather wonderful scene where Sir William Russell of Camelot meets up with young runaway kitchen boy Brian... BRIAN: "You did make me your squire yesterday, for a time...and afterwards, you said I'd done well..." LANCELOT: "True..." BRIAN: "Well, it had a strange effect on me...now all I can think of is being your squire, and riding round the country, helping you in your adventures... I know I'm a little young, but I'm strong and can be useful to you in more ways than one." We suddenly cut to this shot of Lancelot, helping himself to some of Brian's 'broth'... ...crikey. He's clearly counting the ways in which Brian can be useful, and no mistake...and for the rest of the series, Brian and Lancelot are best pals, with the occasional bit of hilariously dodgy dialogue thrown in every couple of episodes to keep us wondering. Later ITC series (The Buccaneers, The Baron) would also go in for the odd bit of man/boy dodginess, but not to the same hilarious extent. And me, I'm miles off the point here. Let me see if I can get this back on track... The only ITC series to actually acknowledge that homosexuality was a real thing (aside from a piece of graffiti in a Randall and Hopkirk episode that declared 'The Saint is bent'), and not just something that happened in dodgy European films, was an episode of Return of the Saint in 1978, where it turned out that Tessa Wyatt had killed someone or other because she had been having an affair with that person's wife, thus giving them a perfect opportunity to get back together again. After a few fond glances and general touchy-feeliness between the two, Ian Ogilvy found what might have been a rather revealing photograph (that we never got to see) and said something like "You look like very good friends indeed", while the wife looked guilty and Wyatt had gone psycho and was now brandishing a shotgun. Clearly, not a very positive image of the whole homosexuality thingy. So that leaves us with Magda, who may or may not have been the first bisexual ITC character if she hadn't so vague about it all. I decided to consult Mr The Secretive Bus, to ask his opinion... 'I don't really know what she means there, but the bloke she's with seems to like the idea. Look at 'im, smarming all over the place. But, yeah, sorry but I haven't a clue what she's on about.' That's the thing about The Adventurer. It's got so many layers, so many possible interpretations, and all because its bloody incomprehensible. And now, having said all that, I'd like to complete contradict myself and conclude with a mention of The Champions, that wacky ITC series in which three secret agents gained superpowers that varied from week to week and went around the world using them to murder various Chinese people who were planning to take it over. Anyway, the cast was made up of William 'Orcini' Gaunt, Alexandra 'Bikini' Bastedo, and Stuart 'Arch-enemy of Gene Barry' Damon. Two guys, one girl...and no sexual tension at all between them. It's odd, because in other ITC series it was a major factor in the whole 'two guys, one girl' thing. Department S had Stewart and Annabelle doing a will they/won't they thing. Ham and Evy went on a few dates (I think) in Strange Report. John Mannering (AKA The Baron) and Cordelia clearly fancied each other. Same for Harry Rule and the Contessa, AKA The Protectors. Heck, even Jeff Randall and Jean Hopkirk had that romantic tension (very vaguely, though, as ghostly Marty Hopkirk wasn't going to allow anyone to get close to his widow.) Yet you get the impression from watching The Champions that Sharron (Bastedo's character) clearly isn't interested in the chaps, and they're not interested in her. The chemistry between the three leads, although good, doesn't really allow for any romance to develop - even though in the first episode, we learn that her husband is dead, thus leaving her available to pair off with one of them, hint hint. But that never happened. She was a curiously asexual girl, was Sharron...and the only time she actually ever seemed genuinely interested in anyone at all was... Ah well. Maybe she just wanted the helmet... Something of a relaunch for the series, this is actually a fairly good episode, despite what I said about its writer and director. That still holds true, though, as by the end of the series they'll be attempting to pass off chess matches as thrilling action sequences. They do a good job with this episode, though, no doubt helped by quality guest stars Hayman, Maxwell and Moore, as well as (I really never thought I'd say this) Gene Barry, turning in a rather nice little performance - and actually making you feel sorry for him by the end of the episode. I must be going soft. |
Gene demonstrates the techniques he used
to get Damon, Schell and Hagon off the show... |
"Be with you in a moment, folks. Just on the phone to mother, don't mind me..." |
He was rather hastily put together, wasn't he? |
Paul Maxwell was surprised to find himself on the set of The Adventurer... |
"You know, Mr Bradley, we are very much alike, you and I...we both like hideous jackets, for one..." |
Magda fondly remembers the girlfriend
she used to have. Or didn't have. Or did have, but not in that way... |


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Commissioner Peter Silvestri
Legislators To Hold Hearing On Metra's Severance Deal For Ex-CEO
All 11 Metra Board members — as well as former Metra CEO Alex Clifford — are being asked to appear July 11 before a legislative committee delving into a hefty severance package that could reap Clifford nearly $750,000 over more than two years, lawmakers said Wednesday.
County Considers New Fines For Drug Paraphernalia, Snow Dumping, Public Urination
The Cook County Board is considering enacting new fines for a variety of offenses from public urination to illegal refrigerator dumping.
County Board Delays Vote On Making It Easier To Fire Medical Examiner
The Cook County Board has decided to slow down on taking away Cook County Medical Examiner Nancy Jones' job-for-life status over the scandal involving bodies stacked on top of one another at the morgue.


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Legoland California Resort
Location | Carlsbad, California, United States |
Coordinates | 33°7′36″N 117°18′40″W / 33.12667°N 117.31111°WCoordinates: 33°7′36″N 117°18′40″W / 33.12667°N 117.31111°W |
Owner | Merlin Entertainments |
Opened | March 20, 1999 |
Operating season | Year-round |
Area | 128 acres |
Rides | |
Total | more than 60 |
Roller coasters | 3 |
Water rides | 7 |
Website | Legoland, California |
Legoland California is a theme park and miniature park located in Carlsbad, California, based around the Lego toy brand. On March 20, 1999, it became the third Legoland park to open, and the first Legoland outside of Europe. The park is owned by Merlin Entertainments, the largest theme park firm in Europe, and second largest in the world after Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. Merlin acquired the properties in 2004, and a controlling interest in 2005.[1] Merlin also owns and operates the Sea Life aquarium opened in 2008 at Legoland California, the first in North America.[2] Merlin employs more than 13,000 and caters to an estimated 41 million guests worldwide each year.[3] A second park in the United States, Legoland Florida opened in 2011.
The Beginning[edit]
The section of the park near the entrance is called "The Beginning", which includes the Turnstiles, The Market, The Minifigure Market (formerly Market Place),[4] Big Shop, Kodax Pictures, Guest Services and Membership Processing.[5] The park offers a free package pickup service for retail purchases made throughout the park, which is located at The Minifigure Market.[6]
Dino Island[edit]
Dino Island is a dinosaur-themed section, containing the mini steel roller coaster, about 2 minutes long, "Coastersaurus". The ride was installed by Ride Entertainment Group, who handles all of Gerstlauer's operations in the Western Hemisphere.[7][8]
The Duplo section is based on the LEGO-affiliated namesake brand targeting to children aged 1½ to 5 years old. The area includes a number of Duplo themed and water oriented attractions, including a playground called Playtown.
Fun Town[edit]
Fun Town is a role-playing amusement area guests simulate adult skills or professional identities.[9]
- Volvo Driving School for 6 to 13 years olds includes Lego cars, multiple intersections, two way traffic and traffic signals, on a closed circuit designed to promote safe driving and skills.
- Volvo Junior Driving School geared towards 3 to 5 year olds features a simple oval self-propelled vehicles with a lower gear ratio.[10]
- Lego Factory is a tour of a mockup Lego factory that details the production of Lego bricks.
- Police and Fire Academy is a competitive team attraction where groups propel a hand pumped truck in a race down a street to douse a simulated building "fire" and return the truck.
- Flight Squadron is a ride where patrons ride in Lego airplanes that move up and move in a circle.
- Sky Patrol is a ride involving on Lego helicopters.
Fun Town is also the location of Legoland Water Park, opened on May 28, 2010.
Miniland USA[edit]
Miniland USA is a 1:20 scale model miniature park featuring prominent architecture and symbols from seven areas in the United States. Elements in the model are visible throughout the Legoland park. It was constructed over the course of three years using more than 20 million LEGO bricks.
Areas depicted at Miniland:
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- New England Harbor
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- New York City – features Central Park, Midtown, Rockefeller Center, Central Park Carousel, Empire State Building, Times Square, Downtown and the Statue of Liberty
- San Francisco, California
- Southern California
- Washington DC – features the length of the National Mall from the Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial and includes Smithsonian Museums, Georgetown and the White House
Also featured at Miniland:
- Block of Fame – a 3-dimensional LEGO art gallery featuring famous people and works of art
- Star Wars
Miniland includes the Model Shop, the main design and building office for Legoland's US parks. A large viewing window allows guests to watch master model builders working on new models.
Castle Hill[edit]
Castle Hill is a medieval castle-themed area.
- Dragon - roller coaster with a dark ride through a castle featuring static and animatronic period characters.
- Knights Tournament ride around on a very large robotic arm, selecting levels.
- Hideaways a large multi-level wooden playground designed for younger children, structure with slides, rope ladders, and bridges.
- Royal Joust an oval track narrow gauge ride for small children.
The area includes a miniature golf course. The space had previously housed a "rock band" or "singing rock garden". The rock's original recording can still be heard on holes 12-18 on the course.[11]
Imagination Zone[edit]
In the Imagination Zone, visitors can ride a Wild Mouse-style roller coaster called the "Technic Coaster-Test Track"(formally Project X), choose from three different "4-D" movies called "Bob the Builder", "Spellbreaker", and "Clutch Powers" (a racing movie). Kids can also race Lego cars that they build themselves in Build 'n Test, play the "Maniac Challenge" in which guests play LEGO PC games, and program robots in "Mindstorms". Guests can also ride on "Bionicle Blaster", which is a version of the teacup ride, or the "Aquazone Wave Racers", a duel water carousel.
Pirate Shores[edit]
Pirate Shores is a well received splash park and has six water oriented rides and attractions. [12][13]
- Splash Battle is a water cannon pirate ship themed ride, where competing teams face each other.
- Soak 'N Sail is an interactive two-story complex water playground featuring a collection of smaller slides, jets, cannons and two tower top 500 gallon buckets that void their contents intermittently.
- Treasure Falls is a small themed log flume geared towards children.
- Swabbie's Deck is a children's water and wading area similar to a splash pad.
- Captain Cranky's Challenge is a mock pirate ship that sways in a u-shaped track and rotates bi-directionally.
- Skipper School is an outdoor boat ride adults and children pilot self-propelled Lego boats around a water course.
- Pirate Reef opened May 2012, and is a 'shoot the chutes' attraction with interactive components including a splash bridge, water cannons and brick building play area. The attraction is accessible from both Pirate Shores and Legoland Water Park![14]
Land of Adventure[edit]
The most recent section of the theme park (opened in May 2008), which is designed to replicate the 1920s in Egypt. "Pharaoh's Revenge" involves guests firing foam balls at targets and at each other. On "Beetle Bounce" guests bounce nearly 15 feet (4.6 m) to nearly touch the enormous beetles above. "Cargo Ace", lets guests board one of eight planes to fly six feet into the air. "Lost Kingdom Adventure" is Legoland California's most recent attraction. Guests board and ride a roadster to recover stolen treasure by blasting targets with laser guns along their journey. Another recently opened attraction is "Dune Raiders", which is a slide.
Legoland Water Park[edit]
This is a water park area in Legoland California. Construction began in September 2009. It opened on May 28, 2010. It is located next to the buildings in Fun Town. It is the first Legoland to feature a waterpark. It is not possible to buy a separate admission ticket solely for the water park. Legoland Water Park opened in Florida 2 years later. A Legends of Chima expansion opened in early July in 2014.
FIRST LEGO League[edit]
Each December, Legoland hosts the FIRST LEGO League Southern California Regional Championships to decide which team out of 50+ teams goes on to St. Louis, MO or Toronto, Canada for the FLL National or World Championships.
- 1999: Park Opens
- 2000: Spellbreaker;[15] Aquazone Wave Racers
- 2001: Technic Coaster [16]
- 2002: LEGO Racers 4-D [17]
- 2003: Legoland Sports Jam [18]
- 2004: Dino Island; Coastersaurus;[19] Spellbreaker removed [15]
- 2005: Knight's Tournament; Wild Woods Golf; Freedom Tower model in Miniland New York[20]
- 2006: Pirate Shores [21]
- 2007: Las Vegas Miniland;[22] Captain Cranky's Challenge
- 2008: Land of Adventure; Sea Life Aquarium [23]
- 2009: Dune Raiders [24]
- 2010: Legoland Waterpark
- 2011: Star Wars Miniland; Splash Zoo (in Legoland Waterpark)
- 2012: Pirate Reef;[25] Star Wars Miniland Expansion; Claws exhibit at Sea Life Aquarium
- 2013: Legoland Hotel, LEGO Legends of Chima, Junior Conceirge Contest
- 2014: Lego Legends of Chima Water Park[26] Lego Movie Experience
- ^ Kinsman, Michael (July 14, 2005). "Control of Legoland parks sold". The San Diego Union Tribune.
- ^ "NORTH AMERICA'S FIRST SEA LIFE AQUARIUM OPENS ITS DOORS!" (Press release). LEGOLAND California. August 11, 2008. Retrieved October 11, 2009.
- ^ "AECOM Global Attractions Attendance Report 2010". Kris Harris. 2012-03-29. Retrieved 2012-03-29.[dead link]
- ^ http://california.legoland.com/en/explore/shopping/marketplace/
- ^ http://california.legoland.com/en/explore/rides_and_attractions/the_beginning/
- ^ http://california.legoland.com/en/explore/rides_and_attractions/the_beginning/package_pickup/
- ^ "Gerstlauer busy in 2011". Park World Magazine. 29 December 2010. Retrieved 22 November 2013.
- ^ "Projects". Ride Entertainment Group. Retrieved 22 November 2013.
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- ^ [3]. Legoland Castle Hill.
- ^ "LA Times Review: Legoland Pirate Reef ">[4]. LA Times Review: Legoland Pirate Reef.
- ^ "BizJournal More Details on Legoland's Pirates Themed Expansion">[5].
- ^ "BizJournal More Details on Legoland's Pirates Themed Expansion">[6]. BizJournal More Details on Legoland's Pirates Themed Expansion.
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- ^ "A 4-D Movie & Out-Of-This-World Special Events Debut at the Family Theme Park in time for Summer 2002". Kidzn'Fun. Retrieved 19 November 2012.
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- ^ "SEA LIFE™ Aquarium Lost City of Atlantis Opened in 2008". BeachCalifornia. Retrieved 19 November 2012.
- ^ Niles, Robert. "It's not too early for the silly season". Theme Park Insider. Retrieved 19 November 2012.
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Welcome to NCTE's resources page. Select a topic below and find resources to help in the movement for transgender equality.
- Transgender People
- Building Community
- Policy Resources
- Political Process
- "Know Your Rights" Resources
About Transgender People
Injustice at Every Turn: National Transgender Discrimination Survey Transgender and gender non-comforming people face shocking levels of discrimination in employment, education, health care and other areas. The National Transgender Discrimination Survey is the first large-scale national study of discrimination against transgender and gender non-conforming Americans, and paints a more complete picture than any prior research to date. (February 2011)
Executive Summary (English)
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Injustice at Every Turn: State Reports of the National Transgender Discrimination Survey
These state reports based on the National Transgender Discrimination Survey, reveal the specific experiences of transgender and gender non-conforming people in twenty-five states of the US. In these twenty-five states, there were enough respondents for meaningful state-level analysis. in the others, our regional factsheets will be particularly useful for advocates who would still like to offer a more localized picture than the national numbers for lobbying or communications.Download the Arizona report
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Injustice at Every Turn: Regional Reports of the National Transgender Discrimination Survey
These regional reports based on the National Transgender Discrimination Survey, reveal the specific experiences of transgender and gender non-conforming people in five regions of the US - the South, the Mid-Atlantic, New England, the Midwest, and the West. These are particularly useful for advocates in the twenty-five states where there wasn't enough respondents for meaningful analysis at the state level but would still like to offer a more localized picture than the national numbers for lobbying or communications.Download the Mid Atlantic states report
Download the Midwest states report
Download the New England states report
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National Transgender Discrimination Survey: A Look at American Indian and Alaskan Native Respondents in the National Transgender Discrimination Survey Respondents (October 2012)
The National Transgender Discrimination Survey (NTDS) measured transgender people's experiences of discrimination. The survey results showed that transgender people faced bias that affects all areas of life. However, one of the most important findings was that the combination of anti-transgender with structural and individual racism meant that transgender people of color experience particularly devastating levels of discrimination. "Injustice at Every Turn: A Look at American Indian and Alaskan Native Respondents in the National Transgender Discrimination Survey,"is the fourth and final piece in a series of reports designed to specifically shine a light on the experiences of transgender people of color.
National Transgender Discrimination Survey: A Look at Asian American, South Asian, Southeast Asian and Pacific Islander (API) Respondents (July 2012)
The National Transgender Discrimination Survey measured transgender experiences of discrimination. This factsheet attempts to examine the impact of anti-transgender and anti-immigrant bias with individual and structural racism. Results of this new analysis showed that Asian and Pacific Islander transgender people are disproportionately impacted by social stigma and economic factors.
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National Transgender Discrimination Survey: A Look at Black Transgender Respondents
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The National Transgender Discrimination Survey measured transgender experiences of discrimination. This factsheets attempts to examine the impact of anti-transgender bias with individual and structural racism. Results of this new analysis showed that Black transgender people reported some of the highest levels of discrimination.
National Transgender Discrimination Survey: A Look at Latino/a Transgender Respondents | Spanish
| Portuguese (April 2012)
The National Transgender Discrimination Survey measured transgender experiences of discrimination. This factsheet attempts to examine the impact of anti-transgender and anti-immigrant bias with individual and structural racism. Results of this new analysis showed that Latino/a transgender people are disproportionately impacted by social stigma and economic factors.
National Transgender Discrimination Survey: A Report of the National Transgender Discrimination Survey, A Look at Multiracial Respondents | Arabic | Spanish (April 2012)
The National Transgender Discrimination Survey [NTDS] results showed that transgender people across the board face discrimination and bias impacting all areas of life. However, one of the most important findings was that the combination of anti-transgender with structural and face-to-face racism means that transgender people of color experience particularly devastating levels of discrimination. Therefore, this document, Injustice at Every Turn: A Look at Multiracial Respondents in the National Transgender Discrimination Survey, produced in collaboration with the Trans People of Color Coalition and the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force is the last in a series of factsheets designed to specifically shine a light on the experiences of transgender people of color.
Teaching Transgender (January 2009)
A how-to guide for leading trainings about the lives of transgender people. Useful information for beginners and veteran educators alike.
Fact Sheets from Teaching Transgender on Understanding Transgender People and Transgender Terminology (January 2014)
ENDA by the numbers (May 2010)
A fact sheet that highlights a few of the statistics about transgender people, the need for the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), who supports the bill, and the work that is being done to pass this legislation.
Model District Policy on Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Students (updated September 2014)
As transgender youth come out, schools must institute policies and procedures that fosters their educational development, and protects them from violence and harassment. This policy, co-written with the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network, serves as a guide to best practices and policies to support transgender young people.
Building Community
Participating in Direct Actions: A Guide for Transgender People | Spanish (November 2011)
Direct actions, protests, and acts of civil disobedience are powerful tools for change. Participating in these actions may also put you at risk of arrest and/or mistreatment by police in jail. This resource offers an overview of the considerations transgender people should think about when preparing or participating in a direct action.
Hurricane Preparedness: Information for Transgender People on Preparing for a Storm (May 2009)
A guide for transgender people faced with an evacuation in an emergency.
Opening the Door to the Inclusion of Transgender People (March 2008)
This ground breaking resources covers nine keys to helping
LGBT organizations become fully transgender inclusive. Based on
practical experience and sound principles, this guide is a vital
resource for organizations. Written by Justin Tanis of NCTE and Lisa
Mottet of the Transgender Civil Rights Project of the Task Force. Click
on the image to download your free copy today.
52 Things You Can Do for Transgender Equality (2006)
Kick start your activism with 52 ideas about how you can
make a different for transgender equality. In 2006, NCTE sent out an
idea a week about the ways in which people can make real and lasting
change for transgender equality. Ranging from the easy to the complex,
there's something here for everyone.
Responding to Hate Crimes (2005)
This manual includes information about how to respond to hate crimes when they happen in your community.
Making Shelters Safe for Transgender Evacuees (August 2011)
A joint publication from NCTE, Lambda Legal, and the National Gay & Lesbian Task Force.
Standing With LGBT Prisoners: An Advocate's Guide to Ending Abuse and Combating Imprisonment (April 2014)
This groundbreaking resource introduces LGBT and allied activists to a range of issues that affect LGBT people behind bars, as well as how to advocate for policies that will protect the safety, health, and rights of all LGBT people who may be imprisoned.
Our Moment for Reform: Immigration and Transgender People | Spanish Language Version (October 2013)
Undocumented transgender people make up nearly 50,000 of the one-quarter of a million undocumented lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community living in the U.S. today. This report highlights the key challenges and barriers facing undocumented transgender people including job insecurity, income and housing insecurity, health care access, and a pathway to citizenship.
Improving the Lives of Transgender Older Adults: Recommendations for Policy and Practice | Executive Summary (June 2012)
Transgender older adults face profound challenges and experience striking disparities in areas such as health and health care access, physical and mental health, employment, housing and more. Research and experience also reveal that many transgender elders routinely encounter both a health care system and a national aging network that are ill-prepared to provide culturally competent care and services and create residential environments that affirm the gender identities and expressions of transgender older people.
Transgender Sexual and Reproductive Health: Unmet Needs and Barriers to Care (April 2012)
Transgender people face multiple obstacles to accessing quality health care, include outright discrimination and refusal to treat transgender patients, as well as a lack of relevant clinical and cultural competence among providers. Transgender patients seeking sexual and reproductive health care often fear that they will be treated in ways that are disrespectful or judgmental because of their gender identities or sexual choices, or because aspects of their bodies may not conform to gender norms. This short guide provides an overview of the sexual and reproductive health issues trans people face.
A Blueprint for Equality: A Federal Agenda for Transgender People (March 2012)
The breadth of the agenda for federal transgender equality is long and complex. Since NCTE's founding, we have made consistent progress, and continue to change the way decision-makers respond to our advocacy. This document reflects on these policy accomplishments, and outlines our priorities moving forward. Download individual chapters below.
Economic Opportunity
Housing and Homelessness
Safe and Supportive Schools
Access to Quality Health Care
Fighting HIV/AIDS
Ending Anti-Transgender Violence
Improving the Lives of Trans Older Adults
Counting Trans People in Federal Surveys
ID Documents and Privacy
The Right to Travel
Equal Access to Public Programs
Immigration Reform
Prison and Detention Reform
Open Military Service
Honoring Our Veterans
Family and Relationship Recognition
Advancing Global Human Rights
Fact Sheets
Medicare Benefits and Transgender People (May 2014)
Medicare Fact Sheet (May 2014)
Medicare is one of America's most important health programs, providing health insurance for millions of
older adults and people with disabilities. As with private insurance, transgender people sometimes encounter
limitations in their Medicare coverage or confusion about what is covered - both for transition-related care
and for routine preventive care. This document provides an overview of benefit questions that may arise for
transgender people, and information on what to do in response to an initial denial of coverage.
Veterans Health Administration Transgender Healthcare Directive (June 2011)
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) has issued a Directive to all of its facilities establishing a policy of respectful delivery of healthcare to transgender and intersex veterans who are enrolled in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare system or are otherwise eligible for VA care. This Directive is an important first step in securing equal access for transgender veterans, and healthcare access for transgender people generally, by setting an example of how healthcare providers in both the public and private sector should be treating transgender patients.
NCTE has a letter from SSA explaining that gender data is optional, and should not be a basis for any adverse action against an employee. The letter recommends that employers not submit gender data to avoid any problems. Providing a copy of this letter may help convince an employer to drop any concerns related to a no-match letter. However, because it is addressed to NCTE, using this letter may mean coming out to your employer as transgender.
Transgender People and Passports (updated March 2014)
This resource gives you current information about when you need a
passport and addresses specific concerns for transgender people,
including how to change your name and gender information on your
passport, how to apply for a new passport and more.
Transgender People and Military Service (July 2010)
Joint Statement from NCTE and the Servicemembers Legal Defense Network
State Driver's License Policies (updated May 2010)
Map of the 50 states with information about each state's
policies to change name and gender markers on driver's licenses
Whole Body Imaging (November 2010)
Information about the Transportation Safety
Administration's (TSA) use of Whole Body Imaging and how it may impact
transgender people
Federal Taxes and Transgender People (Updated January 2012)
Frequently asked questions about transition-related care and your federal taxes
Census 2010 and its impact on transgender people (March 2009)
View this fact of information about how gender and relationship status will be counted in the upcoming 2010 census.
The PASS ID Act (August 2009)
A resource to understand the PASS ID Act and efforts to repeal the REAL ID Act
Transgender People and the Selective Service (July 2008)
Practicial information transgender people relating to
military service and the selective service registration requirement.
Overcoming Voting Obstacles for Transgender People (September 2010)
Trans people may find voting to be an intimidating process
for many reasons. This document lays out the issues that trans people
may face when attempting to vote and ways to overcome those issues.
Political Advocacy
Voting While Trans Checklist (October 2014)
Voter ID laws could disenfranchise over 24,000 transgender voters. Bring this short guide with you when you vote. The Checklist has information to help transgender voters prepare to vote, and information for election officials in case your vote is challenged.
Voting While Trans: Preparing for Voter ID Laws (October 2014)
Regardless of whether you have ever had trouble voting in the past, new voter ID laws in dozens of states will make it harder for many trans people to vote. Learn about what you need to do to protect your right to vote.
Transgender Equality and the Federal Government (March 2009)
NCTE has compiled a list of 112 separate policies that
directly impact the lives of transgender people and our families that
need to be added, removed or changed.
Make Your Voice Heard: A Transgender Guide to Educating Congress (updated May 2013)
Here is a step by step how-to guide to educating members of Congress about transgender people.
Human Rights Calendar (2007)
In 2007, NCTE highlighed human rights for transgender
people. While the calendars are out of date, the principles are
"Know Your Rights" Resources
Transgender People and the Social Security Administration (June 2013)
In June 2013, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced a new policy for updating Social Security records to reflect a person's gender identity. This resource answers commonly asked questions about the updated policy. It also provides step-by-step information for how account holders can change the gender designation in their Social Security record.
Airport Security and Transgender People (Updated March 2014)
The right to travel freely is a fundamental human right, yet travelers across the country continue to express concerns about the intrusive security screening procedures used by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). These procedures can be invasive of everyone's privacy and are of particular concern to transgender people because of their potential to "out" people in unsafe ways, potentially leading to harassment and discrimination.
LGBT People and the Prison Rape Elimination Act (July 2012)
Sexual abuse is rampant in prison and detention facilities today, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and gender nonconforming people are among those most at risk. To address this crisis, Congress unanimously passed the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) in 2003. After nearly a decade of study and review, the U.S. Department of Justice issued final regulations to implement PREA in May 2012. This resource lays out what protections are available under the PREA Standards for LGBT and gender nonconforming inmates.
Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Students: Your Rights at School (April 2014)
Bullying, harassment, or discrimination against transgender or gender nonconforming students is covered by Title IX, a federal law that prohibits sex discrimination in schools. This resource outlines the rights trans and gender nonconforming students have in schools and how to file formal complaints.
Know Your Rights: Employment Discrimination and Transgender People (Updated July 2014)
Federal courts and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), which enforces federal job discrimination laws, have concluded that discrimination because a person is transgender or gender non-conforming constitutes illegal sex discrimination. Many states and localities also expressly prohibit job discrimination based on gender identity and/or expression. This resource outlines the rights and procedures transgender employees have to address discrimination.
Health Care Rights and Transgender People (Updated March 2014)
For the first time, the Affordable Care Act of 2010 banned sex discrimination in many health care facilities and programs. While we still desperately need national laws that explicitly prohibit discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation, existing laws such as the Affordable Care Act can provide real protections in many circumstances. This document outlines the health care rights of transgender people and how to file complaints of health care discrimination.
Know Your Rights: Fair Housing and Transgender People (March 2012)
While we still desperately need a national housing law that explicitly prohibits discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation, existing laws provide real protections in many circumstances. This document outlines the housing rights of transgender people and how to file complaints of housing discrimination.
Transgender Federal Employees: Your Workplace Rights (Updated November 2014)
In recent years, the federal government has provided new guidance and protections for transgender federal employees. Federal workers have many of the same rights as other workers, but the process for addressing workplace discrimination is quite unique. This resource outlines the rights and procedures transgender federal employees have.


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Dimplex Upton Electric Fireplace - Espresso Model:GDS251253E
Dimplex Upton Electric Fireplace - Espresso
A truly unique focal point for any dining or living room, the Dimplex Upton Electric Fireplace (GDS251253E) is a thoughtfully designed multipurpose piece. The electric fireplace is housed in a traditional style server, with raised panel display doors, shelves, cabinet storage, and stiletto style legs. Behind each door is storage space with an adjustable shelf that can be used to organize and display china, dinnerware, and collectables.
The electric fireplace showcases Dimplex's patented lifelike flame effect that features pulsating embers and skillfully crafted logs. You can control the fire and flames with the remote control and it can be operated with or without heat for year round use. Safe, clean, electric operation, the fireplace can be run for mere pennies a day making it a great source for supplemental heat.
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- Traditional server
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- Dimplex Upton Electric Fireplace
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Robert James Lawton Sentenced in U.S. District Cour
The United States Attorney's Office announced that during a federal court session in Missoula, on February 4, 2010, before U.S. District Judge Donald W. Molloy, ROBERT JAMES LAWTON, a 53-year-old resident of Bozeman, appeared for sentencing. LAWTON was sentenced to a term of:
- Prison: 72 months
- Special Assessment: $200
- Forfeiture: computer equipment
- Supervised Release: 15 years
LAWTON was sentenced in connection with his guilty plea to receipt and possession of child pornography.
In an Offer of Proof filed by Assistant U.S. Attorney Marcia K. Hurd, the government stated it would have proved at trial the following:
Agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement were investigating allegations of child pornography access by users utilizing the peer-to-peer file sharing network. One investigation involved a person in Bozeman who had child pornography available to share via a file sharing program beginning in 2008. The computer IP address was tracked to LAWTON'S residence in Bozeman.
On January 27, 2009, a search warrant was served at the residence. When questioned, LAWTON admitted that he used the peer-to-peer file sharing program Limewire to receive and possess child pornography videos and images. Agents seized various computer equipment and a subsequent forensic examination revealed images and movies of child pornography that LAWTON had received via the Internet from approximately 2005 through 2009 and still possessed on January 27, 2009, when the items were seized. LAWTON possessed images and movies of children clearly prepubescent and children engaged in sadistic or masochistic abuse or other depictions of violence.
Because there is no parole in the federal system, the "truth in sentencing" guidelines mandate that LAWTON will likely serve all of the time imposed by the court. In the federal system, LAWTON does have the opportunity to earn a sentence reduction for "good behavior." However, this reduction will not exceed 15% of the overall sentence.
The investigation was a cooperative effort between the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Helena Police Department, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Montana Division of Criminal Investigation.


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Reviewed Grampa's Bakery & Restaurant
Dec 28, 2012 in FN On the Road Reviews on FoodNetwork.com
"We visited this restaurant because Guy recommended it- what were you thinking Guy? The place is understaffed, cutlery is dirty and the food unpalatable. The pastry was soggy, the eggs Benedict - worst I have ever tasted. The English toast was soggy, the Canadian bacon tough and hollandaise heavy and salty. The only good thing about this place""


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And one for Lou...
Here lies Lou
He was found turning Blue.
We blamed it all on the beer keg,
But the Dr. found a wedged in turkey leg....
And one for Lou...
Here lies Lou
He was found turning Blue.
We blamed it all on the beer keg,
But the Dr. found a wedged in turkey leg....
I won't ask where the wedging took place...
Here lies Tayler, gone to rest
Annoying us, he was the best
R.I.P. Taylor
"Hey mourners, would ya get off my head?!"
Por favor mantanganse alijado de las puertas.
The following was made for me on HauntedMansion.Info:
Pumpkin Jack hiked and hitched
And hitched and hiked, and hiked and hitched
But when into oncoming traffic he switched
He hitched his last and was promptly ditched.
Here's my own go at it:
Here lies dear departed Jack
A Disney fan that kept going back
Until he jumped from his buggy of doom
And fell far below into the ballroom.
Those are really good pumpkinjack!
Originally Posted by bigbrian-nc.com
both Brian!! They think I'm nuts
Here lies Dusty in a MIckey Hat
Before his time
When someone joked
Eisner leaving was lie
Causing him croak
OH and to the other all meat umm umm (except those little fishies)
Provided that there's enough of me left to scrape up after I check out, I've occasionally expressed my half-serious desire to have my bones placed in the caverns of Pirates of the Carribean, maybe swapped out with the fellow with the cutlass in his guts and the seagull on his hat.
Methinks that would have to be a major insider job, since I can't imagine the big 'D' giving this part of a last will and testament the green light.
"The society that draws too great of a distinction between its scholars and its warriors will end up having its thinking done by cowards and its fighting done by fools." --probably Thucydides
dude... that's a lady!
or I'd assume so from the uh.. pretty hat?
bury me in the other park... upside down.
"Here lies good ol' Joe
it's a shame there's so much
he just didn't know"


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