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Dear Lord, Pleae be with Garon and his family. Keep him safe and in Your loving care and let Your perpetual light shine upon him. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen |
qrite 3/26/2003 02:37 |
Dear Heavenly Father, Please be with Garon's family as they pray continually for his safe return home. Father, deliver him from the battles of war to his home and loved ones. Send angels to protect him as he courageously fights for freedoms of many nations. Give comfort and peace to Garon and his family until his safe homecoming and glorious reunion that awaits him...these things we pray in Jesus name...amen |
cnssanders 3/26/2003 13:28 |
Dear Lord, we raise all our parayers and hopes to you, please send your protective angels to surround Garon and shield him from harm. Fill his spirit with your peace and clear his mind so that he may focus clearly on his tasks. Bring him home safely to his loving family and a Country that is so incredibly greatful for the sacrifice he has made and the gift of freedom he is giving to each one of us and our children. (Thank you!) We ask this in your son Jeasus's name. Amen. |
lpassi 3/27/2003 11:17 |
Dear Heavenly Father we ask that you guide and protect our very brave men and women as they fight for a just cause for the freedom of so many. We ask that you will bring strength to these soldiers through your grace and that they will be craddled in your Son Jesus'arms to bring them comfort. Through the power of almighty God of Abraham, Issac, and Jacob let are nation unite to rally around our troops to express our graditude. May God Bless Garon and all the courageous young men and women whom I thank, honor, love and respect. I saltute you. All these things we ask, in Jesus' name...AMEN |
vtorralva 3/27/2003 16:09 |
My precious Heavenly Father, I pray for Garon and his family. Please send your angels to protect him and give his family faith and hope in all our prayers. May you protect all our military men and women, including my baby brother Armando. In Jesus Name I pray, Amen. |
mel6456 4/11/2003 00:23 |
Dear Lord... Please watch over Garon and all of the Marines in Iraq. He is my boyfriend of 4 wonderful months and I wish so much to be able to see him again. Protect him while he is fighting and let him know he is so loved and appreciated by EVERYONE. I miss him so much and I pray every night that he returns home safe to me. Garon,you make me so happy and I love being with you. Lord also watch over his family as well. I have become incredibly close with them. They have supported me in so many ways. Please protect us over here, and all the brave Marines over there as well. I pray for all the brave men and women who are fighting for us right now. God Bless. Amen. |
grizzly_rr 4/14/2003 23:04 |
Lord please keep Garon safe and out of harm's way. Fill him and his fellow soldiers with your love, and courage. Keep Garon's family full of faith that you are watching over him. We ask this in Jesus name. |
normi76 4/15/2003 20:28 |
This is for my little brother Garon, with all of my heart. |
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Heavenly Father, watch over and protect Garon. Bring him home safely to his loving family. Father let their be no fear in his heart, help him receive strength through you Father to get through these trying times. Bless him and his Family let your loving arms embrace them and comfort them until their soldier comes home, in Jesus name I pray, Amen |
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This is a list of various types of glue. Historically, the term "glue" only referred to protein colloids prepared from animal flesh. The meaning has been extended to refer to any fluid adhesive.
There are many adhesive substances that are considered or commonly referred to as "glue".
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In an interview with ABC News after their 2010 engagement, 30-year-old William spoke about wanting to protect Kate from the public eye.
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(KMOV.com) -- Security officials in the Central West End credit cameras around the area in helping them catch a suspect accused of armed robbery.
Jim Whyte, head of the Central West End Security Initiative, said the cameras are only one piece of the puzzle that helped investigators find Bria Cotton who is suspected of taking part in an armed robbery Tuesday.
Whyte said the victim, a 44-year-old woman, and witnesses who stepped up to help are the ones who truly helped police track down the suspect.
Police said the victim and witnesses were able to provide police with the suspect's car description, a blue Pontiac Aztec, and license plate number.
The cameras around the area also helped pick up the Aztex driving through the neighborhood. The Central West End has more than a dozen security cameras and will soon increase that number to more than 90.
Whyte said the testimony and the cameras helped investigators.
"It's a piece of the puzzle," said Whyte, "And it puts it all together for the police investigators and the prosecutors."
Police said the Aztec may have also been involved in three robberies that morning as well. Police said the three robberies happened within three hours. One happened at Goodfellow and Natural Bridge at a bus stop, the second on North Euclid and the third at Forest Park Parkway and Skinker.


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Nevado del Ruiz | |
La Mesa de Herveo | |
Steam on the mountain in July 2007 | |
Elevation | 5,321 m (17,457 ft)[1] |
Prominence | 2,035 m (6,677 ft)[2] |
Listing | Ultra |
Location | |
Colombia | |
Location | Caldas/Tolima, Colombia |
Range | Cordillera Central, Andes |
Coordinates | 04°53′43″N 75°19′21″W / 4.89528°N 75.32250°WCoordinates: 04°53′43″N 75°19′21″W / 4.89528°N 75.32250°W[1] |
Geology | |
Type | Stratovolcano |
Age of rock | Pleistocene |
Volcanic arc/belt | Northern Volcanic Zone, Andean Volcanic Belt |
Last eruption | December 2014 (ongoing) |
Climbing | |
First ascent | 1936 by Cunet and Gansser[3] |
Nevado del Ruiz | |
La Mesa de Herveo | |
Steam on the mountain in July 2007 | |
Elevation | 5,321 m (17,457 ft)[1] |
Prominence | 2,035 m (6,677 ft)[2] |
Listing | Ultra |
Location | |
Colombia | |
Location | Caldas/Tolima, Colombia |
Range | Cordillera Central, Andes |
Coordinates | 04°53′43″N 75°19′21″W / 4.89528°N 75.32250°WCoordinates: 04°53′43″N 75°19′21″W / 4.89528°N 75.32250°W[1] |
Geology | |
Type | Stratovolcano |
Age of rock | Pleistocene |
Volcanic arc/belt | Northern Volcanic Zone, Andean Volcanic Belt |
Last eruption | December 2014 (ongoing) |
Climbing | |
First ascent | 1936 by Cunet and Gansser[3] |
The Nevado del Ruiz (Spanish pronunciation: [neβaðo ðel ˈrwis]), also known as La Mesa de Herveo[4] (English: Mesa of Herveo (the nearby town)), or Kumanday in the language of the local pre-Columbian indigenous people,[5] is a volcano located on the border of the departments of Caldas and Tolima in Colombia, about 129 kilometers (80 mi) west of the capital city Bogotá. It is a stratovolcano, composed of many layers of lava alternating with hardened volcanic ash and other pyroclastic rocks. Nevado del Ruiz has been active for about two million years, since the early Pleistocene or late Pliocene epoch, with three major eruptive periods. The current volcanic cone formed during the present eruptive period, which began 150 thousand years ago.
The volcano usually generates Plinian eruptions, which produce swift-moving currents of hot gas and rock called pyroclastic flows. These eruptions often cause massive lahars (mud and debris flows), which pose a threat to human life and the environment. The impact of such an eruption is increased as the hot gas and lava melts the mountain's snowcap, adding large quantities of water to the flow. On November 13, 1985, a small eruption produced an enormous lahar that buried and destroyed the town of Armero in Tolima, causing an estimated 25,000 deaths. This event later became known as the Armero tragedy—the deadliest lahar in recorded history. Similar but less deadly incidents occurred in 1595 and 1845, consisting of a small explosive eruption followed by a large lahar.
The volcano is part of Los Nevados National Natural Park, which also contains several other volcanoes. The summit of Nevado del Ruiz is covered by large glaciers, although these have retreated significantly since 1985 because of global warming. The volcano continues to pose a threat to the nearby towns and villages, and it is estimated that up to 500,000 people could be at risk from lahars from future eruptions.
Nevado del Ruiz, which lies about 129 kilometers (80 mi) west of Bogotá, is part of the Andes mountain range. The volcano is part of the Ruiz–Tolima volcanic massif (or Cordillera Central), a group of five ice-capped volcanoes which includes the Tolima, Santa Isabel, Quindio and Machin volcanoes.[6][7] The massif is located at the intersection of four faults, some of which still are active.[8]
Nevado del Ruiz lies within the Pacific Ring of Fire, a region that encircles the Pacific Ocean and contains some of the world's most active volcanoes. It is the third most northerly of the volcanoes lying in the North Volcanic Zone of the Andean Volcanic Belt, which contains 75 of the 204 Holocene-age volcanoes in South America.[9] The Andean Volcanic Belt is produced by the eastward subduction of the oceanic Nazca Plate beneath the South American continental plate.[10] As is the case for many subduction-zone volcanoes, Nevado del Ruiz can generate explosive Plinian eruptions with associated pyroclastic flows that can melt snow and glaciers near the summit, producing large and sometimes devastating lahars (mud and debris flows).[5]
Like many other Andean volcanoes, Nevado del Ruiz is a stratovolcano: a voluminous, roughly conical volcano consisting of many strata of hardened lava and tephra including volcanic ash.[11] Its lavas are andesitic–dacitic in composition.[12] The modern volcanic cone comprises five lava domes, all constructed within the caldera of an ancestral Ruiz volcano: Nevado El Cisne, Alto de la Laguna, La Olleta, Alto la Pirana, and Alto de Santano.[13] It covers an area of more than 200 square kilometers (77 sq mi), stretching 65 kilometers (40 mi) from east to west.[14] The mountain's broad summit includes the Arenas crater, which is one kilometer in diameter and 240 meters (790 ft) deep.[12]
The summit of the volcano has steep slopes inclining from 20 to 30 degrees. At lower elevations, the slopes become less steep; their inclination is about 10 degrees. From there on, foothills stretch almost to the edge of the Magdalena River north of the volcano and the Cauca River to the west.[15] On the two major sides of the summit, headwalls show where past rock avalanches occurred. At times, ice on the summit has melted, generating devastating lahars, including the continent's deadliest eruption in 1985.[5][12][16] On the volcano's southwest flank is the pyroclastic cone La Olleta, which is not currently active, but may have erupted in historical times.[12]
The summit of Nevado del Ruiz is covered by glaciers (nevado means "snow covered" in Spanish), which formed over many thousands of years, and have generally retreated since the last glacial maximum. From 28,000 to 21,000 years ago, glaciers occupied about 1,500 square kilometers (600 sq mi) of the Ruiz–Tolima massif. As late as 12,000 years ago, when the ice sheets from the last glacial period were retreating, they still covered 800 square kilometers (300 sq mi). During the Little Ice Age, which lasted from about 1600 to 1900 CE, the ice cap covered approximately 100 square kilometers (40 sq mi).[17]
Since then the glaciers have retreated further because of atmospheric warming.[8] By 1959, the massif's glaciated area had dropped to 34 square kilometers (13 sq mi).[18] Since the 1985 eruption, which destroyed about 10% of the summit ice cover, the area of Nevado del Ruiz covered by glaciers has halved—from 17 to 21 square kilometers (6.6 to 8.1 sq mi) just after the eruption to about 10 square kilometers (3.9 sq mi) in 2003. The glaciers reached altitudes as low as 4,500 meters (14,800 ft) in 1985 but have now retreated to elevations of 4,800–4,900 meters (15,700–16,100 ft).[8]
The ice cap is approximately 50 meters (160 ft) thick on average. It is thickest in parts of the summit plateau and under the Nereides Glacier on the southwestern slopes, where it is as deep as 190 meters (620 ft). Glaciers on the northern and, to a lesser extent, the eastern slopes lost the most ice in the 1985 eruption,[19] and therefore reach only up to 30 meters (100 ft) deep.[20] The deep ice covering the summit plateau may hide a caldera. Five domes ringing the summit plateau have emerged as the ice has retreated.[20]
The meltwater from the glaciers drains primarily to the Cauca River and Magdalena River via the western and eastern flanks of the volcano, respectively.[15] Runoff from these glaciers and those on the surrounding volcanoes is a source of fresh water for forty surrounding towns, and Colombian scientists and government officials are concerned about the towns' water supply should the glaciers melt completely.[21]
Nevado del Ruiz is generally poorly forested because of its high elevation, and its forest cover decreases with increasing elevation. At lower elevations, well-developed mesic forests (20–35 meters / 66–110 ft high) are present. Above these but below the tree line, parts of the volcano are covered with dwarf forests 3–8 meters (10–30 ft) high. Above the tree line, in the Páramo zone, the vegetation is dominated by plants such as bunchgrass and Espeletia.[22] Regional vegetation consists of different families of woody plants, including Rubiaceae, Leguminosae, Melastomataceae, Lauraceae, and Moraceae. Flowers such as Polypodiaceae s.l., Araceae, Poaceae, Asteraceae, Piperaceae, and Orchidaceae are also present in the region.[22]
Animals living on the volcano include the mountain tapir and spectacled bear, both of which are designated as threatened.[22] Other animals inhabiting the surrounding region include the rufous-fronted parakeet, bearded helmetcrest, and Herveo plump toad. The volcano is home to 27 species of birds endemic to Colombia, with 14 of these species confined to the region around the volcano. 15 bird species in the area are considered threatened.[22]
Nevado del Ruiz is one of several stratovolcanoes within Los Nevados National Natural Park, a national park located west of Bogotá in the centre of the Colombian Andes. The park is a popular tourist destination and contains several tourist shelters. The slopes of the volcano are used for winter sports, and nearby Lake Otún offers trout fishing.[22] A number of commercially operated spas can be found nearby.[22] In 1868–1869, German geologists Wilhelm Reiss and Alphons Stübel were the first to attempt to climb Ruiz. In 1936, W. Cunet and Augusto Gansser-Biaggi made the first successful ascent, partly by ski; they repeated the ascent in 1939.[3]
The first eruptions of Nevado del Ruiz occurred about 1.8 million years ago at the beginning of the Pleistocene epoch.[8] Three primary eruption periods in the history of the massif have been identified: ancestral, older and present. During the ancestral period between one million to two million years ago, a complex of large stratovolcanoes was created.[7] Between 1.0 million and 0.8 million years ago, they partially collapsed, forming large (5–10 km wide) calderas. During the older period, which lasted from 0.8 million to 0.2 million years ago, a new complex of large stratovolcanoes developed (including Older Ruiz, Tolima, Quindio, and Santa Isabel). Once again explosive summit calderas formed from 0.2 million to 0.15 million years ago.[7]
The present period began about 150,000 years ago and involved the development of the present volcanic edifice through the emplacement of lava domes made of andesite and dacite (igneous rocks) inside older calderas.[8] During the past 11,000 years, Nevado del Ruiz passed through at least 12 eruption stages, which included multiple slope failures (rock avalanches), pyroclastic flows and lahars leading to partial destruction of the summit domes.[7][8] During the past several thousand years, eruptions of the volcanoes in the Ruiz–Tolima massif have mostly been small, and the pyroclastic flow deposits have been much less voluminous than during the Pleistocene.[7] Since the volcano's earlier eruptions are not recorded, volcanologists have used tephrochronology to date them.[23]
During recorded history, eruptions have consisted primarily of a central vent eruption (in the caldera) followed by an explosive eruption, then lahars. Ruiz's earliest identified Holocene eruption was about 6660 BC, and further eruptions occurred in 1245 BC ± 150 years (dated through radiocarbon dating), about 850 BC, 200 BC ± 100 years, 350 AD ± 300 years, 675 AD ± 50 years, in 1350, 1541 (perhaps),[nb 1] 1570, 1595, 1623, 1805, 1826, 1828 (perhaps),[b] 1829, 1831, 1833 (perhaps),[b] 1845, 1916, December 1984 – March 1985, September 1985 – July 1991, and possibly in April 1994.[b] Many of these eruptions involved a central vent eruption, a flank vent eruption, and a phreatic (steam) explosion.[23] Ruiz is the second-most active volcano in Colombia after Galeras.[16]
On the morning of March 12, 1595, Nevado del Ruiz erupted. The episode consisted of three Plinian eruptions, which were heard up to 100 kilometers (62 mi) from the summit of the volcano. A large amount of ash was ejected, which completely darkened the surrounding area. The volcano also erupted lapilli (a form of tephra) and pumice bombs. In total, the eruption produced 0.16 km3 of tephra.[23] The eruption was preceded by a large precursor earthquake three days before.[25] The eruption caused lahars, which traveled down the valleys of the nearby Gualí and Lagunillas rivers, clogging up the water, killing fish and destroying vegetation. More than 600 people died as a result of the lahar.[26] The 1595 eruption was the last major eruption of Nevado del Ruiz before 1985. The 1595 and 1985 eruptions were similar in many respects, including in the chemical composition of the erupted material.[27]
On the morning of February 19, 1845, a large earthquake resulted in a substantial mudflow.[28] This mudflow flowed down the valley of the Lagunillas River for approximately 70 kilometers (43 mi),[5] spilling out of the river channel and killing much of the local population.[28] After reaching an alluvial fan, the mudflow split into two branches. The larger portion of it joined the Lagunillas River and flowed into the nearby Magdalena River, while the smaller portion was diverted by hills in front of Lagunillas Canyon, turned 90 degrees to the north until it reached the Sabandija River, and then flowed east with the Sabandija River, until it rejoined the other branch of the mudflow at the junction of the Sabandija and the Magdalena. It is estimated that 1000 people were killed in the mudflows.[28]
Beginning November 1984, geologists observed an increasing level of seismic activity near Nevado del Ruiz.[27] Other signs of a forthcoming eruption included increased fumarole activity, deposition of sulfur on the summit of the volcano, and small phreatic eruptions. In the latter, hot magma came in contact with water, resulting in explosions as the water was almost instantly turned into steam. The most notable of these events was an ash ejection on September 11, 1985.[27] The activity of the volcano decreased in October 1985.[27] The most likely explanation of the events is that new magma rose into the volcanic edifice before September 1985.[27]
An Italian volcanological mission analyzed gas samples from fumaroles along the Arenas crater floor and proved them to be a mixture of carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide, indicating a direct release of magma into the surface environment. The mission's report, delivered on October 22, 1985, judged the risk of lahars to be very high. The report proposed various simple preparedness techniques to local authorities.[29]
In November 1985, volcanic activity once again increased[27] as magma neared the surface. The volcano began releasing increasing quantities of gases rich in sulfur dioxide and elementary sulfur. The water content of the fumaroles' gases decreased, and water springs in the vicinity of Nevado del Ruiz became enriched in magnesium, calcium and potassium, which were leached from the magma.[27] The thermodynamic equilibration (stationary heat energy) temperatures, corresponding to the chemical composition of the discharged gases, were from 200 °C (400 °F) to 600 °C (1,000 °F). The extensive degassing of the magma caused pressure to build up inside the volcano, which eventually resulted in the explosive eruption.[30]
At 3:06 pm, on November 13, 1985,[31] Nevado del Ruiz erupted, ejecting dacitic tephra more than 30 kilometres (19 mi) into the atmosphere.[27] The total mass of the erupted material (including magma) was 35 million tonnes[27]—only 3% of the amount that erupted from Mount St. Helens in 1980.[32] The eruption reached a value of 3 on the Volcanic Explosivity Index.[33] The mass of the ejected sulfur dioxide was about 700,000 tonnes, or about 2% of the mass of the erupted solid material,[27] making the eruption atypically sulfur-rich.[34]
The eruption produced pyroclastic flows that melted summit glaciers and snow, generating four thick lahars that raced down river valleys on the volcano's flanks.[35] It also destroyed a small lake that was observed in Arenas crater several months before the eruption.[27] Water in such volcanic lakes tends to be extremely salty and contain dissolved volcanic gases. The lake's hot, acidic water significantly accelerated the melting of the ice; this effect was confirmed by the large amounts of sulfates and chlorides found in the lahar flow.[27]
The lahars, formed of water, ice, pumice, and other rocks,[35] mixed with clay as they travelled down the volcano's flanks.[36] They ran down the volcano's sides at an average speed of 60 km per hour, eroding soil, dislodging rock, and destroying vegetation. After descending thousands of meters down the side of the volcano, the lahars were directed into all of the six river valleys leading from the volcano. While in the river valleys, the lahars grew to almost 4 times their original volume. In the Gualí River, a lahar reached a maximum width of 50 meters (200 ft).[35]
One of the lahars virtually erased the small town of Armero in Tolima, which lay in the Lagunilla River valley. Only one quarter of its 28,700 inhabitants survived.[35] The second lahar, which descended through the valley of Chinchiná River, killed about 1,800 people and destroyed about 400 homes in the town of Chinchiná, in the department of Caldas.[37] In total, over 23,000 people were killed and approximately 5,000 were injured.[35] More than 5,000 homes were destroyed.[35] The Armero tragedy, as the event came to be known, was the second-deadliest volcanic disaster in the 20th century, being surpassed only by the 1902 eruption of Mount Pelée,[38] and is the fourth-deadliest volcanic eruption in recorded history.[39] It is also the deadliest known lahar,[8] and Colombia's worst natural disaster.[40]
The loss of life during the 1985 eruption was due partly to the fact that scientists did not know precisely when the eruption would occur, and the authorities would not take costly preventative measures without clear warnings of imminent danger.[41] Because the volcano's last substantial eruption occurred 140 years ago, it was also hard for many to accept the danger the volcano presented; locals even called it the "Sleeping Lion".[26] Hazard maps showing Armero would be completely flooded after an eruption were distributed more than a month before the eruption, but the Colombian Congress criticized the scientific and civil defense agencies for scaremongering. Local authorities failed to alert people to the seriousness of the situation, with Armero's mayor and a priest both reassuring the populace after an ash eruption on the afternoon of November 13 and the consequent ashfall early that evening.[42] Another factor was the storm that hit that evening, causing electrical outages and hindering communications. Civil defense officials from four nearby towns tried to warn Armero the lahar was approaching in the hour or so before it reached Armero, but failed to make radio contact.[43]
Scientists later looked back to the hours before the eruption and noticed that several long-period earthquakes, which start out strong and then slowly die out, had occurred in the final hours before the eruption. Volcanologist Bernard Chouet said that, "the volcano was screaming 'I'm about to explode'", but the scientists who were studying the volcano at the time of the eruption were not able to read this signal.[44]
The volcano continues to pose a serious threat to nearby towns and villages. The most likely hazard is small-volume eruptions, which might destabilize glaciers and trigger lahars.[7] Despite the significant retrenchment of the volcano's glaciers, the volume of ice atop Nevado del Ruiz and other volcanoes in the Ruiz–Tolima massif remains large. Melting merely 10% of the ice would produce mudflows with a volume of up to 2,000,000 cubic meters (70,629,333 cu ft)—similar to the mudflow that destroyed Armero in 1985.[8] Such lahars can travel up to 100 kilometers (62 mi) along river valleys in a matter of few hours.[8] Estimates show that up to 500,000 people living in the Combeima, Chinchiná, Coello-Toche, and Guali valleys are at risk, and 100,000 of these are considered to be at high risk.[7][nb 2] Lahars poses a threat to nearby towns of Honda, Mariquita, Ambalema, Chinchiná, Herveo, Villa Hermosa, Salgar and La Dorada.[46] Although small eruptions are more likely, the two million-year eruptive history of the Ruiz–Tolima massif includes numerous large eruptions, indicating that the threat of a large eruption cannot be ignored.[7] A large eruption would have more widespread effects, including the potential closure of Bogotá's airport due to ashfall.[45]
As the Armero tragedy was exacerbated by the lack of early warnings,[41] unwise land use,[47] and the unpreparedness of nearby communities,[41] the government of Colombia created a special program (Oficina Nacional para la Atencion de Desastres, 1987) to prevent such incidents in the future. All Colombian cities were directed to promote prevention planning in order to mitigate the consequences of natural disasters,[47] and evacuations due to volcanic hazards have been carried out. About 2,300 people living along five nearby rivers were evacuated when Nevado del Ruiz erupted again in 1989.[48] When another Colombian volcano, the Nevado del Huila, erupted in April 2008, thousands of people were evacuated because volcanologists worried that the eruption could be another "Nevado del Ruiz".[49]
In 2006, heavy rains on Ruiz sent a mudslide down the Chinchiná River, killing nine youths aged 12–19 on a scouting expedition near the volcano.[50]
During September and October of 2010, INGEOMINAS (Colombian Institute of Mining and Geology) noted gradual increases in seismic activity near the Arenas crater. Sulfurous odors and phreatic eruptions reported at Nevado del Ruiz prompted an alert level of Yellow on October 1.[nb 3] Chemical analysis of the volcano demonstrated deformative changes and geochemical alterations.[52] Over the next four months a smattering of long-period earthquakes, considered pseudo-Tornillo events, raised worries that the volcano might erupt.[51] In 2010, tilt increased, and on average 890 volcanic tremors were recorded monthly, roughly eight times as many as had been recorded from 2009–2010.[51] 2010 marked the beginning of increases in sulfur dioxide emissions accompanying small eruptions at the volcano, which both peaked in February 2012 correspondent to a dramatic increase in earthquakes.
Scientists flying over the volcano on March 8, 2012 noted fresh ash deposits on the east flank of the volcano near the crater, likely from an phreatic eruption on February 22.[51] Later that day, a small ash plume erupted from the crater; by March 13, scientists detected ash deposits at the head of the Gualí River.[52] After seismicity continued to increase, the alert level was raised to Orange, and in April Nevados National Natural Park authority closed the reserve, fearing lahars and ashfall hazards.[51] The sudden activity peak in March did not culminate in a major eruption, and activity declined enough that the alert level was lowered to Yellow on May 3.[51][nb 4] On May 29, seismicity rapidly increased, and the alert level was restored to Orange because ash fell into more than 20 nearby communities. Over the next few months ash fell frequently until earthquakes increased again in June. Because of the severity of these tremors, evacuations were ordered by the Emergency Committee of Caldas on news media for 300–1500 people near the volcano. The alert level was raised to Red, indicating an imminent major volcanic event, and an eruption 7.5 kilometers (4.7 mi) in diameter took place on July 2, 2012, continuing intermittently until the end of August.[51] Ash plumes and sulfur dioxide emissions recurred until January 2013.[52]
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We love finding great casks of whisky from "lost distilleries," single malt institutions that are no longer in operation making their whisky more collectable and difficult to find. While the buildings at Brora and Port Ellen still stand today 30 years after their closure, Caperdonich, closed forever in 2002, was completely gutted and destroyed just recently. Nothing remains from the former Pernod-Ricard facility other than the single malt already sitting in cask. Much like its demolished cousin Banff, which we featured in last year's K&L single malt lineup, Caperdonich has a distinct and understated character that doesn't jump out of the glass immediately. It needs to be coaxed out. Our single barrel of 18 year old malt is a tease at first - hinting at supple fruit on the nose, yet lithely avoiding any serious concentration on the palate. Water is a must with the cask strength in order to temper the heat and bring out the nuance. With the alcohol in check comes the classic character of the distillery - grass, hay, and notes of pepper with more stonefruit. It's a keenly interesting whisky that offers a chance at understanding a fallen soldier. Again, the Banff comparison will be key. Some people thought last year's cask was underwhelming, others thought it was the best they had ever tasted. This year's Caperdonich barrel will likely polarize drinkers much the same, wowing those who appreciate delicacy. Like the distillery itself, it will be missed after it's gone.
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The Salvation Army Responds to Deadly Tornado
The Salvation Army responded immediately following major tornado activity in the southern United States, serving the immediate needs of survivors by providing food, beverages, emotional/spiritual care, and other necessities. The following information represents the Southern Territory's fifteen states and the District of Columbia. The Salvation Army has served 255,006 hot meals and 609,625 sandwiches, snacks & drinks. The Salvation Army has provided 54 Mobile Feeding Units (Canteens), 1 Field Kitchen, capable of producing 20,000 hot meals per day, 1 Shower Unit, and 2 Satellite Communications trailers. The Salvation Army has distributed 45,358 hygiene kits. The Salvation Army has supplied 9,173 cleanup kits. The Salvation Army has delivered emotional/spiritual care to 10,825 individuals. The Salvation Army has initiated emergency Social Services in multiple locations. Salvation Army officers, employees, and volunteers have served of 70,582 hours.
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The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) is available on line beginning January 1st at www.fafsa.gov. The FAFSA must be filed by all graduate applicants for Federal student aid.
To ensure that the University of San Francisco receives the information you provide on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), you must enter the USF Title IV code in step six of the FAFSA. The USF School code is: 001325.
The completed FAFSA may be submitted to the processor as early as January 1, 2014 for the 2014/2015 award year . There is no University priority filing deadline for graduate level students, but applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible for timely processing of a financial aid offer. The Financial Aid office will determine each graduate student's eligibility for Federal Direct Unsubsidized student loans. Generally, the Financial Aid Office does not award grants or scholarships to graduate level students. If University grants and scholarships are available for specific graduate degree programs, the student should receive notification through the program the student has been admitted to. The Financial Aid office will reflect any program awarded grants or scholarships on the student's USFConnect financial aid page.
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Regional Director Fragrances - SG - Singapore - (250K SGD base plus bonus) A leading MNC flavours and fragrance house requires a Regional Director Fragrances based in SG-Singapore to manage the business in the Asia Pacific region. Contact Person: Benjamin Hunter, Viridium Singapore Responsibilities: - The Regional D
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O&M Director- USA, New Jersey My Client is a well-established EPC operating in the US solar market company. A fast growing company who are looking to expand on the 100MW projects they have already across the 130 sites. A high percentage of the expertise comes from the very experienced in-house management team's combined deca
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To: Carlton Publishing Group, part of Carlton Media International From: Worldwide Captain Scarlet fans We, the listed and undersigned, want to first express our appreciation and gratitude to Carlton Books, in response to the
The Spectrum Headquarters site, unofficial website of \"Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons\", hosted by Chris Bishop, invites worldwide fans of Captain Scarlet to sign this petition.
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Cancer Support Community Greater Miami
The 2014 Golf & Tennis Tournament NET $98,000 for free cancer programs!
The Annual Cancer Support Community Greater Miami Golf & Tennis Tournament
Please click here to review the special Tribute Book for Arthur, Candy & Rodger
2014 Event Photos: Andrew Duany Photography (Password: Awards) JaimeSN Photography
Cancer Support Community Greater Miami Dinner raises $210,000 NEThonoring Arthur H. Hertz and Candy & Rodger Popkin
ARTHUR H. HERTZ – Champion of the Community Spirit Award Recipient CANDY & RODGER POPKIN – Champions of the Human Spirit Award Recipients
On Thursday, April 3rd, the Cancer Support Community Greater Miami (CSCGM) hosted the 2014 Heart & Star Award Dinner at the Coral Gables Country Club. Arthur H. Hertz and Candy & Rodger Popkin were honored at this prestigious signature event. Hertz received the Champion of the Community Spirit Award for his outstanding philanthropic and community leadership; The Popkins, the Champions of the Human Spirit Award as a cancer survivor and caregiver. Over 400 business and philanthropic leaders from the Greater Miami area were in attendance for the event.
For more than 12 years, the Cancer Support Community Greater Miami (CSCGM) has helped those impacted by cancer, improve their quality of life by providing FREE educational and emotional support to cancer patients and their loved ones. Since inception, the mission of this non-profit organization has been to help cancer patients with research-based psychosocial services from the moment of diagnosis. Since 2002, the CSCGM has seen more than 23,000 patients and family members.
"Arthur, Candy and Rodger are deserving honorees who have done so much for cancer awareness, our medical community, our youth and for Miami-Dade County in general. We are grateful and proud to have them as our Heart & Star Honorees as well as supporters and advocates of the Cancer Support Community Greater Miami," said Danielle Spiegelman, Executive Director of the organization.
Mr. Hertz received the Champion of the Community Spirit Award for his tireless efforts uniting others towards a greater good for our community.
Hertz has truly created a better life for the people of Miami in his more than 60 years of service. Below are just a few of the noted organizations he has had been involved with in his years of advocacy and leadership: University of Miami Board of Trustees; University of Miami Hospital Board of Governors, Chairman; American Jewish Committee, Board Member; Diabetes Research Institute Foundation, Board Member; Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce; Orange Bowl Committee, Member, Past President; University of Miami Alumni Association, Member, Past President; Dade County Public Health Trust, Past Chairman; and Jackson Memorial (Hospital) Foundation, Board of Directors.
His extraordinary impact on our community and decades of steadfast dedication to helping others, makes Arthur Hertz, a model candidate for the 2014 Champion of Community Spirit Award and the Cancer Support Community was thrilled to be able to honor him in this way.
Candy and Rodger Popkin each received the Champion of the Human Spirit Award. Rodger was being honored as a cancer survivor and Candy as a caregiver. In the spring of 2012 Rodger was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma. That summer, Rodger received many rounds of chemotherapy with Candy by his side in North Carolina – all while transitioning ownership of Blue Star Camps to the third generation of owner operators.
In October of that year he underwent a stem cell transplant at the University of Miami's Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. Popkin is currently cancer free and requires no follow-up treatment. Rodger and Candy have used this cancer experience to advance awareness and advocacy for those working to support the unique needs of cancer patients and families.
Rodger has served as a National ACA Board member and National President and is the recipient of the ACA's highest award: the Distinguished Service Award as well as the Association of Independent Camps highest award: The Speedy Altman Award. Candy and Rodger are also the recipients of the Eleanor Ells and Golden Quill Awards. This is the first time in CSCGM's history that we have honored two individuals in the same year for the same award. However, as Rodger put it best, "You can't say Rodger without Candy or Candy without Rodger – it just doesn't work".
This heartfelt yet impactful statement embodies the Cancer Support Community philosophy. All of our psychosocial oncology services are free from the moment of diagnosis to the patient, their primary caregiver(s) and their family members. After all, cancer just doesn't affect the person in treatment.
Mistress of Ceremonies for the 2014 Heart & Star Award Dinner was Emmy Award-winning CBS4 Anchor, Cynthia Demos. Raised in Miami, Demos co-anchors the 5, 5:30 and 11 PM CBS4 News. She joined the station in 2007, and has also anchored the morning, noon, and weekend news broadcasts for CBS4.
Additionally, a brief but touching tribute was done for 2013 Champion of the Human Spirit Award recipient, Briana Vega who recently passed after a two year battle with Leukemia. Humberto & Joyce Vega, Briana's parents, were in attendance along with family friend and community advocate, Alina Villasante, Designer, Creator & Visionary of Peace Love World.
Committee leadership for this fundraising event was; Carmen & John Arasi, Chanin & Adam Carlin, Maria Padron, Carmen & Arnie Perez, Aida & Joseph Roisman, Lourdes Rosales, Debra & Jeff Schottenstein, Edie & Firth Spiegel, Carole Wright, Joyce & Humberto Vega and Pam & Dick Zakheim. For more information about the CSCGM; please call Danielle F. Spiegelman, Executive Director at 305-668-5900.
We appreciate the generous support of the following table sponsors:
Platinum Heart Sponsors Carmen & John Arasi Baptist Health South Florida Patty & Leonard Fluxman – The Fluxman Family Foundation Arthur H. Hertz and Family Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center TTGA/MVC Capital, Inc.
Golden Heart Sponsors Carnival Corporation & PLC Holland & Knight LLP Morrison Brown Argiz & Farra, LLC Perry Ellis International University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine Mitchell Wolfson Sr. Foundation Pam & Richard Zakheim
Sterling Heart Sponsors Chanin & Adam Carlin Gabelli Funds Gibraltar Private Bank & Trust Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau GYN Oncology of Miami/Dr. Nicholas Lambrou & Dr. Troy Gatcliffe Media Counselors Miami Parking Authority The Popkin-Herschthal Families – Blue Star Camps Packman, Neuwahl & Rosenberg, P.A. Reliance Wholesale, Inc. Aida & Joseph Roisman Debra & Jeff Schottenstein Carrie & Erik Sherman Edie & Firth Spiegel
In-kind donors were: AVER Productions, Coral Gables Country Club, Andrew Duany Photography, ENCORE Event Planning, Eventology, Gables Linen, Imagine That Miami Graphic Design; Imperial Party Rentals; InBloom Group LLC; Ivents by Isis, Inc.; JaimeSN Photography; MAC Parking; Nu-Designs; Pantry Liquors and Peace Love World.


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Posted By RVBusiness On May 25, 2010 @ 8:17 am In Breaking News | 1 Comment
Today's featured video looks at HGTV's installment on fifth-wheel trailers. This video is part of RV 2010 show hosted by Chi-Lan Lieu .
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#1 Comment By larry stevens On January 1, 2011 @ 7:55 pm
you show a lot of very nice 5th wheel trailers but you don't show any trucks to haul the great big 5th wheel trailers . please show some trucks to haul with.
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Coronary artery disease (CAD), also known as coronary heart disease (CHD), occurs when the blood vessels that bring oxygen and nutrients to the heart muscle — the coronary arteries — become narrowed and blocked. It is the most common heart disease in the U.S., and the leading cause of death for men and women alike.
Mild coronary artery disease often has no symptoms. In more advanced cases, many persons experience chest pain (angina pectoris), which results when a severely narrowed artery obstructs a significant amount of blood to the heart. Chest pain may be accompanied by shortness of breath.
Over time, lack of blood flow can overwhelm the oxygen- and nutrient-starved heart, causing heart attack. The heart simply pumps too hard to bring in the blood it desperately needs. Learn about heart disease risk factors.
Coronary artery disease is caused by atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries. The term originates from the Greek words athero (gruel, or paste) and sclerosis (hardness). It is a process in which artery walls accumulate plaque — a waxy, fatty substance that contains cholesterol, cellular waste products, calcium and a blood-clotting protein called fibrin.
Arteries are hollow tubes that transport blood throughout our bodies. The walls of arteries are made of smooth, elastic muscle cells. A cell layer called the endothelium (pronounced en-do-THEE-lee-um; Greek for "inner layer") lines the artery walls and serves as a protective barrier between the blood stream and artery walls.
As we age, several factors can damage the endothelium:
According to research, when the protective endothelium becomes damaged, plaques are allowed to cling to the exposed artery wall. Attempting to heal the damage, the artery wall may release sticky chemicals that, unfortunately, encourage further artery-clogging plaque buildup.
Plaque deposits are hard on the outside and mushy on the inside. If a crack forms in a deposit's tough exterior, the body will try to seal the rupture by releasing blood-clotting platelets. A blood clot may form, blocking blood supply to the heart muscle and posing the risk of heart attack.
A risk factor is anything that enhances the likelihood of disease, but may not directly cause a disease. With coronary artery disease, there are two essential categories of risk factors: those that cannot be changed (nonmodifiable) and those that can be changed (modifiable).
Risk factors that cannot be changed include male gender, advanced age, family history of heart disease and race. Risk factors that can be changed include smoking, high cholesterol, elevated blood pressure, diabetes, physical inactivity, being overweight or obese, high-fat diet, excessive alcohol consumption and uncontrolled stress and anger.
Read an in-depth review of heart disease risk factors on JCL.com.
Fortunately, a large percentage of coronary artery disease cases can be prevented and managed with simple lifestyle changes. Not smoking tops the list. Also important are regular exercise, along with eating a low-fat, low-sodium and low-cholesterol diet. See an in-depth list of ways to control your risk of heart disease risk.
A coronary artery disease diagnosis begins with a review of symptoms, health history and a physical examination. Diagnostic tests may follow, including blood tests, an electrocardiogram (EKG) and an exercise stress test.
However, to conclusively pinpoint the location and severity of arterial blockage, a procedure called cardiac catheterization may be required. This nonsurgical procedure is both diagnostic and interventional in nature. In other words, if a blockage is located during the test, treatment to eliminate the blockage, using balloon angioplasty, can immediately follow.
If lifestyle changes are not enough to control heart disease, a physician may prescribe medications to treat certain risk factors, such as high cholesterol or high blood pressure. Appropriate medications depend upon the presence of other health conditions and the severity of the heart condition.
Balloon angioplasty and coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG, pronounced cabbage) are the two most common procedures for eliminating blockages related to coronary artery disease.
In balloon angioplasty, a cardiologist will insert a narrow, flexible tube (a catheter) into the groin and guide it along blood vessels to the narrowed coronary artery. At the tip of the catheter is a tiny balloon, which is inflated to stretch open clogged arteries and flatten any plaque that may be blocking blood flow. When the balloon is deflated, a wire-mesh tube — called a stent — is inserted, to keep the artery open.
Coronary artery bypass grafting is an "open heart" surgical procedure that transplants a healthy blood vessel from another part of the patient's body. The harvested artery, or graft, serves as a detour route for blood flow, which travels around the obstructed coronary artery. Traditional CABG requires an incision be made down the chest. Also, the heart must be stopped and placed on a heart-lung machine. However, a new wave of minimally invasive techniques is enabling surgeons to perform CABG while the heart continues pumping. Learn more about coronary artery bypass grafting at John C. Lincoln.
Naturally, angioplasty offers numerous advantages over CABG. Although it does not require surgery or a heart-lung machine, and recovery is much quicker, angioplasty is not an appropriate treatment for all cases of coronary artery disease. The patient's age, overall health, related medical conditions and severity of blockage are factors that can influence the choice of therapy.
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Unfortunately, Utset-Ward may be put out of business this summer if the state Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) turns over its Medicaid dental program for children to a managed-care organization as it plans this spring. By legislative mandate, AHCA is starting a pilot project in Miami-Dade County that would require dentists with Medicaid clients to join the managed network, or stop treating them. AHCA's deputy secretary for Medicaid, Bob Sharpe, says the agency may sign a contract with Coral Gables-based company Atlantic Dental, Inc., as soon as May 1.
Atlantic Dental, founded by politically connected healthcare executive Michael Fernandez, 51, was one of only two companies to apply for the contract over the course of a full year. The other was a Wisconsin-based company called Doral Administrative Services, LLC. (Atlantic is also one of three providers for the state's Healthy Kids program.) But several local dentists complain that the application process was kept virtually hidden until recently, when Utset-Ward and her husband Tom Ward (also a dentist) were tipped off by concerned state officials. The Florida Dental Association has issued a statement that the proposed pilot project "does not assure quality dental care and does not provide for a system of ongoing program evaluation."
The main concern of local dentists is that the state agency is simply reacting to a law quietly passed by the legislature, without doing the necessary planning to ensure that the program provides real benefits to patients, not just the company that runs it. The dentists argue that the system of managed healthcare is set up to provide minimal service to most patients, while discouraging dentists from performing more elaborate treatment. That is because, typically, management organizations pay the dentists a small fee per patient each month, regardless of whether they ever see the patient. The HMO would also reimburse dentists for procedures on their list, but the rates are so low that many dentists say it's not worth the trouble. How, they ask, can you take the same amount of money, add a layer of management, and expect to provide more service to patients? AHCA's Sharpe says the answer is that private-sector management will help curb Medicaid fraud, a major problem in South Florida. Sharpe adds that certain issues are still in negotiation and the agency may yet reopen the application process to attract more companies.
But Dr. Alan Friedel, a Hallandale dentist and first vice president of the Florida Dental Association, argues that by its very nature Medicaid is already a managed-care program because the state determines what it will pay dentists for various services. "If they take those dollars and give them to a third-party administrator, then the administrator will take its fee off the top," he explains. "The industry standard is that about 30 percent of fees go to administration. The state is already giving limited funds to this and now they're just adding a whole new layer of bureaucracy."
Utset-Ward is horrified at the prospect because she vividly recalls previous dealings with Medicaid HMOs. She says that there are a thousand tricks unethical dentists can employ to ensure that they make the maximum profit for minimum effort. Two common examples are making patients wait months for appointments, or by not recommending restorative work, such as fillings and surgery. Just doing a quick cleaning and exam isn't going to help children with tooth decay. "About eight years ago they tried an HMO in Medicaid and it was a disaster," Utset-Ward remembers. "Back then, the patients could still opt out of an HMO, so I'd get these kids coming in from the HMOs with a million cavities. The system discourages treatment."
She asked AHCA whether it had developed a study of the current state of the Medicaid dental program, the cost-savings of the new program and how the transfer of patients would occur, or how performance would be evaluated. She says she was told there wasn't anything. Sharpe admits the agency doesn't have the information, but says it will contract with an outside organization, such as a university, to assess the quality of the program. Any assessment will be limited, however, because all the raw numbers will be provided by the HMO itself.
For years the legislature has been looking for ways to clamp down on escalating healthcare costs. This past week, for instance, legislators debated whether to expand KidCare insurance benefits to low-income children, but to exclude noncitizens. In this spirit, the legislature voted in 2001 to initiate a pilot project in Miami-Dade aimed at cost-effective healthcare, but only last year did it add the amendment that opened the door to an HMO: "[AHCA] may contract on a prepaid or fixed-sum basis with appropriately licensed prepaid dental health plans to provide dental services."
Another problem, according to local providers, is the state didn't bother to include local dentists in the process. Miami Children's Hospital is one of the largest providers of dental care for Medicaid patients in the county, yet the state hasn't approached dentists there about this dramatic change, according to Mark Webman, a pediatric dentist and chief of dentistry at Miami Children's. Webman says he doesn't know a lot about Atlantic Dental, but, in general, any change that would limit the Medicaid dentist pool is worrying. "Every dentist worth their salt believes that freedom of choice is extremely important. By the state going to a program where they limit the choice, that's not a good thing."


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Kids and dogs alike will love this Stuffed Toy Football from Catherine Haley! This football toy is great to use when playing catch with young kids...and perfect for puppies who can run the distance! This toy will be a touchdown no matter who gets to play with it!
- Sturdy fabric
- Scissors
- Sewing machine and supplies
- Stuffing
- Needle and thread
- Embrodiery thread
- Pattern
- To get started, print off the pattern for the football panels. If you want a larger or smaller football, just use the general shape, or you could mess with your printer settings to shrink or enlarge my pattern.
- Cut out four pieces from your fabric. I used a heavy home-dec weight fabric, but you can really use whatever you have on hand that is sturdy. I varied the direction I cut mine out since it had stripes- this gives it extra visual/textural interest.
- Then, begin sewing your panels together. Take your first two pieces and put the pointy ends right side together. Use as close of a seam as you can. I also used a double stitch instead of a plain straight stitch to make this more durable. (DESIGN NOTE- if this is for a tiny baby, you could add "taggies" if you want. Just stick them in between the seams and pin!)
- After you sew the first two panels together, turn it right side out so you can carefully lay down the third. Be sure the points are all sew over as we don't want a hole in the tip of the football!
- Now simply add your fourth panel. Then you have all four panels and one side open. Turn the entire football inside out and line up the open ends right sides together. Sew them, but leave a hole in the middle (about 2 inches) for turning/stuffing.
- Now you need to turn it right side out and stuff. Be generous because you want the football to be relatively firm. (DESIGN NOTE- if you want to make it more interactive, you could add some crinkly sounding plastic, bells, etc. inside. Stuff them into the very middle though so they aren't felt on the outside!)
- Sew the opening shut using coordinating thread. Don't worry about it looking perfect- you will cover this part with laces!
- Now, get some embroidery thread (I used off-white for a vintage feel). Use all 6 strands and double them over so its nice and thick. Sew the end parts and a couple of criss cross parts! Then hide your knot at the end.
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Editorial: Should Apple Kill iPod Click Wheel Games, or Are They Still Needed?
One year ago, the App Store launched, quickly transforming the iPhone and iPod touch from media players and limited PDAs into portable game devices and miniature computers. Thanks in part to the wealth of available software, and additionally to Apple price and hardware tweaks, these devices have enjoyed tremendous success—so much so that Click Wheel iPods have faded into the background, and with them, a now minor part of the iTunes Store: the "iPod Games" section, also known as the "iPod Click Wheel Games" section.
Unlike the App Store, which receives dozens of updates every day, the iPod Games collection hasn't seen a new release since February 3 of this year, which means that iPod nano and iPod classic owners haven't had a new game to play in more than five months. Yet it's difficult to say whether this is a good or a bad turn of events. Apple rigidly controlled the iPod Games section, aggressively overseeing game development and setting a fixed $5 price tag for every third-party title. Few developers were allowed to participate, very few of the releases were A-caliber titles—Peggle was a very notable exception—and some of the games were surprisingly poor. Before the flow of new titles ceased, the iPod Games collection had tapered off significantly, with the last release—Cake Mania 3—assembled so unimpressively that we didn't even want to waste our time reviewing it. Prior to that, we'd reviewed every game released for Click Wheel iPods.
Yet there is clearly demand for more, better, and less expensive games for smaller-screened iPods, as not everyone wants to carry a 3.5" touchscreen device or spend the money to buy it in the first place. That, and the App Store's success with variable and free pricing for games, has led to obviously upset iPod Click Wheel user reviews such as this one:
"I think it is unfair that there is a ton of free games for the iTouch but none for the regular iPods. Can you make at least one that is free??"
What will Apple do for Click Wheel iPod owners, particularly iPod nano users? Will it push them to accept bigger-screened, bigger-bodied iPod touches if they want games, or develop a smaller alternative? Last year, rumors of an "iPhone nano" and "touchscreen iPod nano" strongly suggested that a smaller-screened device was in the works as a counterpart to the full-sized iPhone and iPod touch, however, the increasing popularity of the App Store and iPhone OS apparently scuttled those plans. So rather than release a smaller iPhone with app incompatibilities, Apple instead opted to offer the full-sized iPhone 3G as a lower priced way to run the same software. But does that preclude a smaller iPod touch? It appears that the same philosophy will prevail through late 2009: there won't be one. Instead, reliable rumors suggest that the iPod nano will retain its Click Wheel and gain a camera, while the iPod touch will stay about the same size while adding a camera and making other internal improvements. In other words, the Click Wheel is here to stay.
And that means the small, dusty collection of Click Wheel iPod Games will continue to have a place in the iTunes Store, too, but won't be much of a draw to these devices. We'd like to hear from readers: should Apple continue to maintain the iPod Click Wheel Games section, and if so, what sorts of games should it be focusing on releasing going forward? Or should it continue to ignore the Click Wheel iPods as gaming devices, focusing all of its energy on the App Store? We look forward to reading your comments below.
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Honestly, I'd much rather that Apple spend some time fixing the bluetooth iPod Touch issues so my A2DP Philips Bluetooth headphones (which are compatible with the Sony Bluetooth Dock Connector) would work with the OS 3.0 update that was obviously not tested very well.
Posted by skaorsk8 on July 8, 2009 at 2:56 PM (CDT)
I can't imagine that Apple will do any major push for more click-wheel games. What they could do, and I don't know that it would help, is open the click-wheel ipods to developers like they have with the iPhone and iPod Touch. My understanding is that Apple commissions click-wheel games, but anyone can write for the iPhone. If they would adopt a similar strategy for the click-wheels, we might see more games, but if not, I can't see it being a major issue for Apple. It seems clear that the iPhone and iPod Touch are the Swiss Army Knives of the iPod world now, and the Classic-styled iPods are one-trick ponies. The extra features they have are only throwbacks to the day when every iPod was a click-wheel iPod. I would expect that all development for click-wheel iPods to be focused on music management from here on out and all the fancy gadgets to be focused on the Touch and the iPhone. Opening up development might entice some developers, but as for Apple, if they're going to devote resources to games, they're likely to do it where the return will be greatest, and that's almost surely the iPhone. As for free games, it, again, goes back to developers. I don't think there are any Apple-commissioned free games for the iPhone, whereas my 5G iPod came with two or three.
Posted by Rob E. on July 8, 2009 at 3:23 PM (CDT)
As the proud owner of a two month old 120GB iPod Classic, I feel as though I must speak out a little on this issue. I would have loved to buy an iPod touch when I bought my most recent iPod, but the storage capacity on the highest model simply does not have enough space to hold my music collection. Until Apple opens up that product to all of their users (i.e. the ones who have a lot of music), I think they should continue showing support for the Classic. I paid for my iPod just like everyone else and I don't see why Apple should focus 100% on the touches of the world. Bah.
Posted by Pygmalion on July 8, 2009 at 4:49 PM (CDT)
Since getting my 2G touch, I've relegated my 60GB 5G iPod to car stereo duty. Although I toyed with some of the free games for the 5G iPod, it's really the touch I tend to download games and other apps for.
That being said, I really think Apple should open up gaming and other applications for the click-wheel iPods. Though it may never become as lucrative as the app store that serves the iPhone and touch, an expanded click-wheel app store could add significant revenue for the company.
The nano remains extremely popular with users, and even though there isn't as much conversation about the classic, there is a decent base of users who purchase the classic simply because it is the highest capacity iPod currently available.
Apple would have to loosen its pricing on apps for the click-wheel iPods in order to spur development. Also, companies would have to tailor apps that play to the strengths and weaknesses of the click-wheel interface.
So I don't see a compelling reason to discontinue apps for the click-wheel iPods. With Apple's marketing mojo, they could certainly turn click-wheel apps into a must-have item and give a substantial boost to demand for the click-wheel line of iPods.
Posted by cxc273 on July 9, 2009 at 8:39 AM (CDT)
I own both a nano and a touch, and have about 14 games on my nano and a hundred on my touch. I would be ecstatic if new games where released, but what apple needs to do, is contracts some new and large devs to work for the clickwheel section. There are a few games on my ipod touch that could have the same, if not better controls on my nano. The two I have come up with are Archibald's Adventures. The controls are identical. 4 way joypad and an action button. This would work beautifully, and I am sure the graphics would work very well. Second, Frenzic. Tapping away at the clickwheel would be perfect and its quick and anytime gameplay suits the device perfectly. I am sure even more games could work. Heck, a stripped down rolando, with only one character, would work fine. wheel for movement, button for jump, but apple needs to contract some developers and get them interested. Also, I would be interested if apple released a clickwheel game emulator for the ipod touch, so I could keep all of my games there. Oh well, I can dream
Posted by Dan Lipson on July 9, 2009 at 10:11 AM (CDT)
I could not care less about games for the iPod classic. If I want games, I will use my iPhone.
I still love my 160gb Classic as it holds most of my music and all my freelance backup files. How cool is that? I just wish they would reintroduce the 160gb model or even up it to 240gb. Mine will need replacing in about 6 months and I don't want a 120gb.
Posted by Bill Henderson on July 9, 2009 at 11:24 AM (CDT)
Personally, I feel like they have forgotten that they even released any other ipod other than the "touch" and don't think it's fair to those who cannot afford such ipods as the "touch".
All in all, I feel that they are still needed and that they need to make it up to those they forgot about.
Posted by Mr. H on July 9, 2009 at 11:49 AM (CDT)
I don't have a "touch" due to owning an iPhone. To me, a touch screen is the place to play games, VS. the click wheel. But STORAGE, that's another story. For all of the high-techness of the iPhone and "touch", storage isn't something they offer much of.
I have a 60gb click wheel permanently assigned to my car stereo and a 120gb Classic in my home. Games and many other apps live on my iPhone, and I don't think I'm that much different from lots of other folks.
I'd hate to see Apple blow it by eliminating the click wheel iPod. In fact, I agree with what Mr. Henderson wrote: Let Apple get the picture and come out with a 240gb next. In fact, maybe they should market it with some kind of storage capacity as the target feature. I would buy one… for sure…
Posted by RNB in Bakersfield, CA on July 9, 2009 at 3:53 PM (CDT)
I have an old 20 gig click wheel iPod, which I use, not surprisingly, to listen to music and Podcasts on the road and sometimes at work or at home.
Games might be nifty, but music and the spoken word are what I'm interested. An iPod Touch or iPhone isn't big enough to store all my music and podcasts, so I have no reason to upgrade to those versions.
Posted by Patrick on July 9, 2009 at 6:07 PM (CDT)
Patrick, I'm confused. You currently use a 20GB click wheel iPod, but claim that neither the touch nor the iPhone has enough capacity for your needs? Both the touch and the new iPhone have capacities of 32GB.
Posted by urbanslaughter on July 9, 2009 at 6:53 PM (CDT)
I have a cool Ipod Classic and I enjoy playing click wheel games a lot but lately, all that Itunes care about are the Touch and Iphone. We haven't seen more click wheel games in months for the Nano and Classic. I have purchased every single click wheel game and I have finished them all. I think I will uninstall Itunes and move to Rockbox. Crossfade Playback is a feature that me (a music lover) enjoy as much as gaming.
Posted by waver80s on July 10, 2009 at 12:00 AM (CDT)
The way I use my ipod touch is to download (from mobileme) whatever music I need via wifi, the ipod only needs enough storage space to hold the amount of music I need to get me to the next wifi spot where I can download more.
I also use the slingbox app to connect my ipod to my tivo so I have access to my recorded shows and my cable tv channels via the tivo/slingbox.
Wifi has changed the way one should think about a portable media device, its no longer how much storage the device has, its now about getting to my media files from anywhere. Apple knows this and that is the direction they are heading with ipods.
Posted by gear on July 10, 2009 at 8:17 AM (CDT)
Gear, you make a good point, but now I'm curious. How do I use mobileme to download music to my touch (or in my case, my iPhone)?
Posted by urbanslaughter on July 10, 2009 at 10:12 AM (CDT)
Gear, i agree wifi has changed the way we do things, but not everyplace on the planet is a wifi hotspot. If i'm on the road, or if I'm not in a wifi spot (which is most of the time if I'm not at home), then the wifi solution isn't so much a solution. So while wifi does make a nice improvement in many ways to our technical lives, it's still not a sufficient solution for many people who are not in a hot spot.
Posted by jeff on July 10, 2009 at 2:50 PM (CDT)
The music is uploaded to and resides in mobileme as a backup copy to the music files in my computer. I just use the :mobile files" app to go get the songs I want.
I won't argue your point about finding wifi in your area, in my area its not an issue, almost everywhere I go I find a hot spot with free access. I will point out that one of the advantages of an iphone is you don't have to worry about finding wifi hot spots as you can get data through the cell network if you can't find wifi.
Posted by gear on July 11, 2009 at 2:14 PM (CDT)
I have an iPod nano 4G and an iPod touch 2G. I use iTouch mainly for playing games, and nano for listening my musics when i'm on the go, since it's smaller and lighter than iTouch.
I play games a lot. When i don't bring my iTouch with me, i play games on my nano. That's why i want my nano full of games, just like my iTouch.
I think the main stream in iPod line is iPod nano. So, Apple should give full support for it, including games.
Posted by Pradip on July 12, 2009 at 11:29 PM (CDT)
Well, i own an ipod nano 3rd gen (fat)
and an ipod touch.I find click wheel games very appealing and more addictive than those of the ipod touch.In nano i own naval battle from gameloft,the sims pool also from gameloft,and song summoner from square enix.In ipod touch i have lots of games and apps,free and paid ones.Nano is not supposed to be a gaming devise,whereas touch has been advertised as the most fun ipod.Nano preinstalled free apple games was of top quality,whereas touch came with no installed game.
I love the touch and the nano.I would love to see more games in the nano.Nano game quality is top,whereas most games in the touch have bugs,and control problems.Also the price in click wheel games is much more reasonable.
Make more click wheel games!
Posted by Alexandros on July 13, 2009 at 4:12 PM (CDT)
Well, I'm obviously in the minority here, but I have deliberately not bought an iPod touch, because I find the click wheel a SUPERIOR interface for many things I like to do, particularly flipping through my photograph collection, for which the touch screen sucks. Obviously, Apple *could* implement a virtual click wheel on the touch, but knowing them, they never would allow it.
And I love, love, love games! It was click wheel games that got me so excited about the Nano. I mean, touch screens are simply not real, and you just can't compare the experience to a real game pad. I don't want to play all my games by tilting or smearing my screen.
So in short, I'm personally sticking with the Nano because I love the click wheel, and I dearly love games. And I prefer having a dozen awesome ones than thousands of so so ones….
Posted by Jeff Diamond on December 4, 2009 at 12:13 AM (CST)
Yea!!! (to Jeff Diamond) I deliberately purchased the Nano over the Touch also. I prefer the click wheel! The touch screen is set up for ITTY-BITTY people with ITTY-BITTY fingers! I don't have finger nails, I have finger TIPS and I WORK for a living! Contrary to popular thinking, not all guys have turned Metrosexual and get manicures every week. The click wheel is easier to control and needs more support from MAC!
Posted by Steve Burnside on December 28, 2009 at 7:30 PM (CST)
I received the Ipod Classic 160gb for Christmas 2009. I specifically wanted this over any of the other ipods, including ipod touch.
The harddrive space outwins a cool touchable screen with awesome apps and wifi. I'm stuck with click wheel action, but my iPod is specifically for audio, so I wanted as much space as possible. When Ipod Touch is available in a size that is acceptable to my audiophile needs, I'll make the switch. Until then, I think ipod Click Wheel games still have a demand as long as non "touch" ipods still are on the retail racks.
Posted by Jesse Acosta on January 10, 2010 at 3:42 PM (CST)
My full library is on an 80g "6th gen" click wheel iPod. For the most part, this device stays docked, so I rarely play games on it. That said, I have purchased a few for those times when I've got the click wheel out.
Although Apple could open click wheel development as it has for iPhone, I would think the sheer number of screen sizes would limit developer interest.
Posted by Aceon6 in New England, USA on January 12, 2010 at 1:43 PM (CST)
I love the click wheel games! They definitely need to make more available. My daughter gave me her old 3rd gen Nano cause she got a new one and I have been an Ipod addict ever since. My son and I both are amazed and addicted to Ipods now lol. I have the one my daughter gave me plus got a 16gb Nano 4th gen cause 8 gigs was not enough for me. We only have Zuma at the moment but I would love to see more games from Popcap that we love like Bejeweled 2 Deluxe & Zuma's Revenge. I am definitely in the Pro-Ipod - Blah-Iphone&Itouch; crowd lol. The next Ipod we get will definitely be a classic 160gb so we can put lots of games and movies on.
Posted by Wicked on March 26, 2010 at 12:52 AM (CDT)
click wheel games r here 2 stay, although some r hard 2 use… big whoop. improve so us NANO owners aren't pushed aside. I admit touches are Fan-bloody-tastic, but they have such a big memory that most people take advantage and have so much stuff on there that they couldn't find something labeled "A1" NANOs and such are small memoried and proud, they are easier to use and probably more popular… what do you see more often?? a person walking around with a NANO chrome or a i Pod touch, the little amount of people i see with touches have a GIGANTIC WALLET/ PURSE in there hand and there nose HIGH up in the air. there smug, we no better… keep the click wheel game!!!!!
Posted by JP on April 3, 2010 at 9:39 AM (CDT)
I can't afford an iPod touch, or an iPhone. So I don't think it's fair that Apple isn't making free games for clickwheel. Or more, that is. I mean, just because a lot of people can afford an iTouch for games and then regular clickwheel's for music, doesn't mean we all can.
Posted by Emily on April 15, 2010 at 7:36 PM (CDT)
My husband gave me a 60gb Ipod a few years ago. I was disappointed with the gift and put it away in the back of my closet. I was not interested in the ipod…then. But, a summer intern at work, piqued my interest and showed me how to load music, video and yes, games on my Ipod. And, since then I've become a click wheel game addict. For all of my special occasions, I request Itunes gift cards. And, now I have all of the click wheel games loaded on my ipod (my personal favorite is Zuma)and would like to see additional games added on Itunes—especially Zuma's Revenge for click wheel ipod. I never go anywhere without my fully charged Ipod on me.
Posted by Sharon on April 20, 2010 at 4:24 PM (CDT)
We should definately keep iPod Click Wheel Games! It is important because some people (like me) got a new iPod nano before the iTouch came out and don't have enough money to buy a new iTouch atm. So for these few/many people who are in the same boat, let's keep those prehistoric games!
Posted by Nicole W on May 28, 2010 at 9:11 PM (CDT)
I don't own a touch. While I've considered buying an iPhone (honestly, who needs to carry an iPod, an iTouch and a cell phone?), I haven't because of the $800 price tag attached to the one that has any considerable capability. While I realize that the touch is the most popular iPod, 32g for someone like me is pathetic. I have my 160GB iPod classic crammed with 500,000 songs, 57 movies, 7 full seasons of TV, 5 audiobooks, 4 games and 4 podcasts. A touch will never, EVER have the kind of capacity I look for in a media player before the click wheel versions will greatly surpass its attempt to catch up.
I've spent a ton of money on my iPod, it's the second classic I've owned. I'm constantly pissed off that I can't find decent cases for it, the games are limited and a lot of the ones I wanted were discontinued before I bought my newest iPod. I haven't seen a firmware update in years. Hello Apple, maybe you should remember your other customers too, especially since the latest Classic was released within the last year and is one of the newest release iPods on the market.
Posted by Kassi (Nova) on August 29, 2010 at 2:35 AM (CDT)
I love the clickwheel. I see myself owning both clickwheel and touch technology at the same time in the future—I have a clickwheel iPod Classic now, and I would never leave it.
I've looked all over for additional software for the clickwheel and have been very disappointed. Please keep new apps coming! I'd especially like an eBook converter, like they had for the iPod Video.
Posted by minetruly on September 9, 2010 at 10:53 PM (CDT)
I defenitely think that they should update the "dusty" click wheel game selection. ipod nanos are ipods too. so what about all the people who own only ipod with the click wheels? i think they should lower the price though thats all.
Posted by sineado on October 23, 2010 at 6:42 PM (CDT)
Not everybody can afford an ipod touch…
So i think they should keep them, but lower the price.
I mean,seriously, who the hell is gonna pay $5 for a game?
The iTouch games are only 99 cents!
Posted by Whitney on December 26, 2010 at 5:30 PM (CST)
I really think they should update that section. here is a game I think they could make with no trouble. Truth or Dare.
Posted by randomgirl on February 5, 2011 at 2:49 PM (CST)
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Dear Journal,
To a lot of high school students our final year must go out with a bang-whether that means getting a whole new wardrobe, showing a side that people never thought to have seen of you or getting a date for all the social events that are going on that graduating students would most definitely want to take part in. Now, the main problem is that although it's nice to go to these events with your closest friends and create the best of memories with them, a small part of me wishes that I do that with a potential partner.
Okay, before you read: I wrote a really good version of this last night, as a second journal entry. I pressed submit and KAPOW! My computer decided to die on me. I forgot to save. So... please read this one and make any comments that might be needed. Thanks!
Name: Grace Hughen
Age: 15
Town: Hamilton
State: MA
Gender: Female
Bio: It's all in the story.
Feel free to tell me what you think!
(Names have been changed for the protection of those mentioned)
As I write this, I am sitting at a small desk in study hall, watching the snow outside blanket the street with a thin layer of white fluff. The flags in front of the school are still at half-mast in honor of the death of Gerald Ford, though it's been several weeks since his passing.
All of it is justified,
Latent excellence in genocide
Here in hell, their suicide
Never made the yearbook.
So let's all hold hands
And play ring-around the rosie.
So let's all hold hands
From the ashes to ashes
From then to what's now
From the battle in the home
To what's lying in your bed.
To circle jerks on your sweet sixteen
To soap suds and your first wet dream
Hey, I've listed links to each of the covers I designed.
Note: the second one is more of a joke than anything. I was bored when I designed it. It's still kinda cute though.
For those of you who want to see the good details: Hi-res
...how busy the site is now the Gay Like Me project is underway?
I think its great! like once the new format of the site came in everything seemed to slow down in a sense, but now the site is a beehive of activity!
Yikes, can't take a mini-holiday from the site anymore... entire projects spring up in my absence (as well they should).
Pat Nelson Childs has taken a post by our very own haNa and turned it into a full-on book proposal where anyone can contribute artwork, writing, editing, etc., to create a book about what it is like to be a gay teen today.