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Crab Crepes With Shrimp Sauce Crepes
|1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
|Sifted flour
|1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
|1⁄4 Teaspoon
|Frozen crabmeat
|6 Ounce (Thawed And Flaked)
|Sliced celery
|1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
|Sliced green onions
|1 Tablespoon
|Salad dressing
|1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
|Diced pimiento
|2 Tablespoon
|Curry powder
|1 Teaspoon
|Lemon juice
|1 Teaspoon
|Worcestershire sauce
|1⁄2 Teaspoon
|Condensed shrimp soup
|1 Can (10 oz)
|Cooked shrimp
|1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) (Small)
To make crepes: combine milk, egg, flour and salt; beat until smooth.
Use crepe maker or fry crepes, one at a time, in lightly greased 6 or 7-inch skillet, using 3 tablespoonsful batter for each crepe.
Pour batter into skillet; tilt pan quickly so that batter will cover bottom of pan.
Cook until lightly browned on both sides, turning once.
Stack and keep warm while preparing filling.
To make filling: combine crabmeat, celery onion, salad dressing, pimento, curry powder, lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce; mix carefully.
Spread an equal amount of filling over each crepe; roll up.
Arrange filled crepes on heat-proof platter.
Cover with aluminum foil, crimping foil to edges of platter.
Bake at 350° F about 15 minutes or until well heated.
Prepare sauce while crepes are heating.
To make sauce: combine soup, milk, shrimp and lemon juice.
Warm to serving temperature over low heat, stirring constantly
To serve: Uncover platter and pour sauce over crepes.


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Nicole Cooke | Democrat Heather Slagle looks on as daughter Sarah Slagle, 5, works on her mummy craft after hearing the story "Skippyjon Jones in Mummy Trouble" during Skyline Elementary's fiesta-themed reading night Thursday. Students also made sombrero cookies and families ate tacos and chips and salsa from El Espolon for dinner.
Nicole Cooke | Democrat Marsha Silvey, the deaf education teacher at Skyline Elementary, reads "Skippyjon Jones Cirque de Ole" by Judy Schachner to a packed library on Tuesday during Skyline Elementary's reading night.
Nicole Cooke | Democrat Third grade teacher Jessica Lorenz, known as Señora Libre for the night, reads "The Fiesta Dress" to a group of students after families finished their taco dinner on Tuesday at Skyline Elementary's fiesta-themed reading night.
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By Brinsea
The Octagon 20 Advance Incubator by Brinsea is an accurate, highly effective and easy to use incubator, suitable for a variety of eggs. Its range of controls and high performance gives great hatching results so it won't be long until you'll be welcoming some little chicks to the family.
It shows the temperature and humidity of the incubator accurately and the simple menu allows you to change the settings easily if needed, and there is an alarm to alert you if the temperature is too high or too low.
The cabinet of the incubator is made of high grade ABS, making it durable, tough and easy to clean. The base is double skinned and foam filled to reduce heat loss, meaning lower electricity consumption and even heat distribution. The top is clear, allowing you to watch the progress of your eggs and chicks so that you can really enjoy the experience.
There is a long life computer grade fan that circulates air, and it works alongside the unique grill and optimised air diffuser to give an even air temperature throughout the egg chamber. The amount of fresh air can be controlled with the vent slider, and humidity is provided through the water storage reservoirs in the base.
Finally, this incubator is a great choice for hatching all kinds of eggs, from quail to geese, as the removable egg tray has dividers which can be positioned to suit different sizes. This maximises the number of eggs that can be held. The eggs are automatically turned every hour by the autoturn cradle, which stops the yolk from settling to one side and exercises the embryo.
You can download the Octagon 20 Advance instruction manual here
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Learning Objective-C, OS X, and iOS Programming
20 March, 2013
Since switching to a Mac last year, I've been determined to learn as much as I can about Objective-C and native OS X and iOS development. Typically, when I'm looking to learn a new language or subject, after I've exhausted the free online materials, I head straight to books from O'Reilly, Manning, or Addison-Wesley for a more in-depth look at the topic. This time around, I was very surprised to find dozens of very high quality programming guides and reference documents for developing on Apple platforms. To be honest, I was blown away by the quality of this documentation, and have yet to pick up a Cocoa or Objective-C book as I would have done in the past.
For starters, Programming with Objective-C is Apple's official Objective-C language documentation. I started with this document, as I had never worked with Objective-C before and figured this was as good a starting place as any. Once you are able to wrap your head around the differences between things like Objective-C's "message passing" (and it's syntax) versus a language like C#, Java, or even JavaScript's "method calling", things start to become a lot easier. However, this is a pretty rigorous piece of documentation, as is not for the novice programmer. It assumes very much that you are a competent programming and doesn't shy away from deep technical details. For those who can keep up, though, I think this is by far the best document for learning the language itself.
In my research online, I had also come across the Cocoa Fundamentals guide, which I read off and on while I was reading through Programming with Objective-C. This document explains Cocoa (and Cocoa Touch), Apple's APIs for application development. It explains at a fairly high level what building blocks are available to you for developing your apps. It also talks a bit about the MVC pattern utilized by most Cocoa applications, as well as the general application lifecycle.
After graduating from these guides, I began stumbling across these more specific documents outlining particular APIs or topics on Apple's developer site called Programming Guides. Simply put, these guides are AWESOME. They're very thorough and walk you through the ins and outs of almost any topic you can think of.
I've been reading these guides the past few weeks, but have been putting my Google-fu to the test trying to find each and every one of these guides. I've got a respectable list started, but I feel like there are a few out there I haven't included. Let me know if you find one!
Below this huge list of Apple docs, you'll find a short list of other Apple programming sites and blogs I've been reading in order to soak up as much I can about these platforms. More adventures in Objective-C to follow in future articles.
Without further delay…
The Ultimate List of Apple Programming Guides
Last Update: April 27, 2013
Getting Started
- Cocoa Fundamentals
- App Programming and Design
- Start Developing iOS Apps Today
- Cocoa Core Competencies
- iOS Human Interface Guidelines
- Application Development Workflow
- Accessibility
- View Controllers
- Table Views
- Collection Views
- Views
- Scroll Views
- Document-based Applications
- Text, Web, and Editing Support
- Events
- OS X Human Interface Guidelines
- Application Development Workflow
- App Programming and Design
- Accessibility
- Views
- Table Views
- Scroll Views
- Document-based Applications
- Events
- App Sandbox
Multimedia & Location
- Multimedia Programming
- Camera and Photo Library
- Location Awareness
- Multiple Displays
- iPod Library Access
- QTKit
- Audio Session
Core Foundation
- Core Foundation Framework Reference
- Core Animation
- Core Graphics / Quartz2D
- Core Graphics Reference Collection
- Core Text
- Core Image
- OpenGL
- Core Data
Application Architecture
- UIKit Framework Reference
- Application Kit Framework Reference
- Memory Management
- URL Loading
- Error Handling
- Exceptions
- Timers
- Threading
- Calendars and Reminders
- File System and iCloud
- Concurrency
- Printing
- Pasteboards
- Quick Look
- WebKit
- Archives and Serialization
- Strings
- Local and Push Notifications
- CFNetwork
- Key-Value Observing
- Preferences and Settings
- Keychain Services
Xcode, Testing, Debugging, and Project Structure
- Xcode User Guide
- Resources and Nib Files
- Bundles
- Instruments
- Cocoa Coding Guidelines
- Interface Builder Help
- Unit Testing
App Store and Distribution
- In-App Purchases
- Address Book
- iAd
- Passbook
- Game Center
- iOS Team Administration Guide (Dev Portal, Certificates, Provisioning, etc)
- Code Signing
Honorable Mentions
NSHipster is, as they put it, "a journal of the overlooked bits in Objective-C and Cocoa" and they offer a series of very well written, thorough articles on a lot of more obscure stuff you may encounter in your Apple programming adventures. The articles blend the perfect amount of technical content with a touch of humor which makes them very fun to read.
Cocoa Literature List
The Cocoa Literature List has over 3500 categorized links to articles on Objective-C and Apple programming. You'll find almost everything here; things like JSON, SQLite, and Bluetooth. The site includes a search and continues to be updated.


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What the... that was the title for this episode, really?
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Don't forget to tweet using the hashtag #bleach during the show!
Episode 308 - Number 1443
Goodbye... Rangiku
Opening 13 - Ranbu no Melody (Melody of the Wild Dance) by Sid
Ending 26 - Song For... by ROOKiEZ is PUNK'D
This week on Bleach...
Gin recalls the memory of a snowy night. Meanwhile, Ichigo emerges from his training and forces Aizen into battle away from Karakura Town.
Last time on Bleach...
Spoiler:Aizen continued to chase Ichigo's friends. They all made various attempts to stop him but failed. Gin returned to Aizen and told him that he eliminated Rangiku, and Aizen claimed he would begin creating the Oken after he killed Ichigo's friends. Gin then caught Aizen by surprise when he suddenly released his Kamishini No Yari, shooting it through his sleeve and into Aizen's chest. He revealed his bankai's true ability, which simply turned to dust for one moment while extending and contracting. Within the interior of the blades, a deadly poison capable of breaking down cells was secreted. Aizen began to perish as Gin escaped with the Hogyoku in hand. However, the Hogyoku still belonged to Aizen whether it was inside him or not and, as a result, kept him alive by evolving him to an even greater form. Gin then had a flashback of him encountering Aizen while he and Rangiku still lived in Rukongai. While gathering firewood in a forest, he spotted Aizen and three other Shinigami (who were kneeling on the ground before him) through a clearing in the brush. Spying on them, he saw Aizen take the Hogyoku from one of the Shinigami's hands and put it in a glass. He watched on as Aizen gave the Hogyoku back to the Shinigami and realized Aizen must be the leader. He then resolved to kill Aizen. In the present time, Gin was slashed vertically across the chest by Aizen.
Bleach. Only Toonami.
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Bleach doesn't really advertise their episode titles, on screen it just goes by episode number.
Would trim down the cast of heroes a little if this is certainly the case.
Previously on Bleach: Gin betrayed Aizen, and Aizen turned into a butterfly.
Ay yi yi I'm your little butterfly
Last time: Gin betrays Aizen and takes the Hougyoku, but Aizen evolves again.
Was on vacation last week and just finished watching the previous episode on ASG, so I'm not missing a beat ..... hopefully.
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From the Publisher"Teachers and students of Japanese will find the rich set of data and the clear and user-friendly descriptions invaluable in understanding the structure of the Japanese Language." Professor Shigeru Miyagawa, Massachesetts Institute of Technology
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Fulfill Your Ministry
What is pastoral ministry really about, at its core? The four-fold directive that the Apostle Paul gave to Timothy provides a clear perspective: always be sober-minded, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, and fulfill your ministry. In this message, Alistair Begg explores these timeless imperatives and encourages Christian ministers to persevere in preaching the Gospel even in the middle of a challenging culture.
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A Christmas Carol
People around the world enjoy the familiar words of "Once in Royal David's City" during the Christmas season, but few ponder the deep truths that the carol teaches. In this Christmas Eve message, Alistair Begg explains that this simple children's song illustrates that God became man to save sinners. The Baby of Bethlehem now reigns in majesty and offers to us the gift of salvation.
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The Annunciation
Among the core teachings of Christianity, the virgin birth can be one of the most difficult for the human mind to accept. Yet in Luke's Gospel account, we see Mary respond in trust to the angel's mysterious message. Alistair Begg encourages us to consider the unique nature of Jesus' miraculous birth in the context of His divine mission and to respond, like Mary, in simple faith.
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Elizabeth and Zechariah
After years of prophetic silence, God announced the birth of John the Baptist to one faithful couple. As Alistair Begg explains, the announcement illustrates the mystery of God's work throughout history. The events surrounding the birth of Jesus remind us that the providence of God can be seen at work in ordinary events, both good and bad.
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Thanksgiving 101
Although our hearts naturally praise the things we value, thanksgiving – the giving of thanks – is a choice: we choose what we are thankful for, and we choose to whom we are thankful. In this message, Alistair Begg encourages us to choose to give thanks every day to the Lord, both because He is God and because He is good.
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Keep On!
Anything "new" can seem very appealing. However, as the Apostle Paul cautioned his young protégé Timothy, our belief and teaching must always be founded on the timeless truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. From 2 Timothy 3, Alistair Begg emphasizes the importance of continuing onward in faith, trusting in the Scriptures and following the examples of godly leaders.
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Necessary Reminders, Part One
When Paul commended Timothy for his "sincere faith," what did he mean? Beginning with this passage in 2 Timothy, Alistair Begg examines the nature of saving faith and explains how it must be the basis for ministry. Like the young pastor Paul addresses, we must also develop the gifts that God has given us in order to bear spiritual fruit.
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Nunc Dimittis
Simeon was a faithful man who trusted that God would be faithful to all of his promises. When Mary and Joseph brought Jesus to the temple, Simeon recognized and embraced him, not only as the source of his own peace, but as the Messiah who would be the glory of Israel and the light of the world. In this message from Luke 2:29-32, Alistair Begg encourages each of us to embrace the Lord Jesus as Simeon did, finding in him the fulfillment of all that God has promised.
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My Times are in Your Hand, Part One (Biola)
In this study of Psalm 31, Alistair Begg focuses on what it means for the Christian to be able to say, "My times are in Your hand." Because of our confidence in the providence of God, we can be certain that we are not trapped by blind forces like fate or nature, nor are we tossed about by chance. To embrace the truth of God's sovereignty is both liberating and comforting as we view our circumstances from the perspective of God's purposes.
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Series: Lessons For Life, Volume 3
My Times are in Your Hand, Part Two (Biola)
Life can seem fragile and unbearable without the confidence that our times are in God's hands. Whether we prosper or face uncertainty or adversity, the Christian response should not include pride, panic, or self-pity, but gratitude and faith in God. While there is great security found when we rest in God's providence, Alistair Begg clarifies the responsibilities that remain ours as we humbly submit to the Lord's will.
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Superstar Salman Khan's recent release "Jai Ho", a hindi remake of Southern film "Stalin", may have received mixed response at the box office but that doesn't mean that he has lost interest in the genre.
Post the release of "Jai Ho", there were reports that Salman is no longer keen on working in Southern remakes but the 48-year-old denied this by saying: "Who said I will not do any Southern remake ? Did I say that ? No."
"Whenever a good remake will come up I will do it," he added.
So far, Salman has worked in four Southern remakes including "Wanted", "Bodyguard" and "Ready". While these three raked in hefty amounts, "Jai Ho" managed to pull in approximately Rs.61 crore in the opening weekend of it's release.
However Salman emphasised that his next films will have new to give to the audience.
"All my next films are of different kinds," said the superstar who will be next seen in "Kick", being directed by Sajid Nadiadwala.
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south remakes r a good thing esp for those that neva watch south movies, becos for them its like watching an original script.
Salman is the best... Love him n loved jai ho!!
all his south remakes were hit and even kick is a remake. so all the best for kick.
I don't see any harm in making south remakes...becos many viewers haven't event watched the original south movies, so if its remade in hindi - it means that viewers don't miss out on a good movie... I personally never watched south movies and the 1s he's remade are good ones...
I loved all the south remake movies which is done by Salman!!
Oh hell will BW ever do something original..
Kriti Sanon made her big debut with Sajid Nadiadwala's Heropanti ... 1
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"Critter Scene Investigation" program Volunteer Naturalists will lead programs on snowy mornings investigating animal behaviors using basic tracking skills during its interactive "Critter Scene Investigation" program. Programs will be held when conditions are good for tracking at Devil's Backbone Open Space, Horsetooth Mountain Open Space and Eagle's Nest Open Space. You will receive e-mail notification the night before a program is to be held with details on where to meet and what to bring. This program is appropriate for children and adults. Info/register: e-mail Heather Lindsey at email@example.com or call 970-679-4489.
Free snowshoe rental Stagecoach State Park, 25500 Routt County Road 14, Oak Creek, offers free snoweshoe rentals throughout the winter. Call the park office to reserve snowshoes. The 4-mile Elk Run trail is used periodically by dog sled tours; a tour schedule is located at the tent in the parking lot on Routt County Road 16. Trail etiquette: Nordic skiers yield to dog sleds, and snowshoers yield to skiers. Pets are welcome, but must be kept on a 6-foot least at all times. Take drinking water, snacks and sunscreen, and dress appropriately for the weather. A $7 daily State Parks pass is required for all vehicles entering the park. Reservations: 970-736-2436 or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com.
Full moon walking nature tours Rocky Mountain National Park offers monthly full moon walks. Times and locations of full moon walks will vary each month. For full moon walk info and reservations, call 970-586-1206.
Nature programs Rocky Mountain National Park offers several nature programs: "Bear Necessities," a 30-minute, ranger-led program, is offered at 10 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays through June 16 at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center. "Skins and Skulls," a 20-minute hands-on program, is at 11 a.m. Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through June 16 at the Fall River Visitor Center. Guided birdwalks will be offered at 8 a.m. every day except for Tuesday and Thursday. For birdwalk, take binoculars and a field guide and meet at the western section of the Alluvial Fan parking lot. Info: 970-586-1206.
Nature programs Rocky Mountain National Park offers several nature programs: "Bear Necessities," a 30-minute, ranger-led program, is offered at 10 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays through June 16 at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center. "Skins and Skulls," a 20-minute hands-on program, is at 11 a.m. Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through June 16 at the Fall River Visitor Center. Guided birdwalks will be offered at 8 a.m. every day except for Tuesday and Thursday. For birdwalk, take binoculars and a field guide and meet at the western section of the Alluvial Fan parking lot. Info: 970-586-1206.
Nature notes club The Larimer County Natural Resources Nature Notes Club is accepting new members. Join current members already journaling in the style of John Muir and Aldo Leopold with Volunteer Naturalist Lisa. The club will have several outings throughout the county's open space system, allowing members to immerse themselves in the full range and scope of what the Open Spaces have to offer. Club members will receive basic instruction on sketching, ecology, geology, wildlife and other natural sciences. Club members can participate in all session or just a few, whatever fits their schedule. Info/register: contact Heather Lindsey at email@example.com or call 970-679-4489.
Telescope viewing Chamberlin Observatory, 2930 E. Warren Ave., on the University of Denver campus, has astronomy presentations and allows use of the 20-inch Alvan Clark refractor telescope beginning at 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Info: http://mysite.du.edu/~rstencel/Chamberlin/, or call 303-871-5172 for reservations.
Mining club The Denver Mining Club is a free (except for purchase of lunch) weekly meeting each Monday except on holidays with a mining-related speaker. Meetings begin at 11:30 a.m. at the Country Buffet Restaurant, 8100 W. Crestline Ave., Littleton. Purchase of buffet lunch is required.
River table Carson Nature Center in South Platte Park, 3000 W. Carson Drive, offers visitors information about local ecosystems and history of the South Platte River. Visitors can experience the effects of a flood at a river table. Open from noon to 4:30 p.m. most Tuesdays through Fridays; 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekends. Info: 303-730-1022.
Science open house The Morrison Nature Center at Star K Ranch, 16002 E. Smith Road, offers a free open house with hands-on science activities from 1 p.m. on the third Sunday of the month. Register: 303-739-2428.
The National Center for Atmospheric Research NCAR's Mesa Lab, a working research laboratory at the west end of Table Mesa Drive in Boulder, has a free visitor center that is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekends. The visitor center has a climate exhibit, an eclipse telescope, working supercomputers, a gravity well, and hands on demonstrations of lightning, tornados and fluid dynamics. Info: 303-497-1174 or ucar.edu.
Renewable energy The U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory Visitors Center, 15013 Denver West Parkway, Golden, is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Visitors Center features an interactive exhibit hall and DOE public reading room. Info: nrel.gov/visitors_center or 303-384-6565.
Nature/arts seminars Rocky Mountain Nature Association offers field-based, hands-on seminars in Rocky Mountain National Park. Seminar topics include: wildflowers, mammals, birds, cultural history, outdoor skills, photography, painting and writing. There are also Summer programs for kids. Info/register: call the Field Seminar Center at 970-586-3262 or visit rmna.org.
Nature/science programs The Fort Collins Museum Discovery Science Center, 200 Matthews St., Fort Collins, has many activities, programs and events for children and adults, ranging from lectures to stargazing to hands-on science labs. Also, the Museum offers free admission every third Sunday of the month. Info: fcmdsc.org or 970-221-6738.
Toddler nature program series Larimer County Natural Resources offers a "Tiny Trekkers" program from 10 to 11 a.m. the second and fourth mondays of every month April through October. The program, for young children accompanied by an adult, takes place at Devil's Backbone Open Space, located just west of Loveland, off of Hwy. 34. Topics include animal homes, bats, how animals move and more. There will be crafts, games, learning and more. Info/register: contact Heather Young at firstname.lastname@example.com or call 970-679-4489.
Kids nature program at Audubon Center at Chatfield The Audubon Center at Chatfield, 11280 Waterton Road, Littleton, offers an ongoing nature program for ages 3-6, from 10 to 11 a.m. the first and third Wednesdays every month. There will be stories, songs, crafts and activities that focus on wildlife and the natural world around us. Parents/grandparents/caretakers are encouraged to attend with child. Cost is $5 members, $8 nonmembers. Info: denveraudubon.org/auduboncenter/things-to-do/.
Seedling classes for toddlers and preschoolers Seedling Classes offer a hands-on way for toddlers and young children (ages 3-5, with an adult) to explore the plant world with nature walks, hands-on explorations, stories and projects Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at the Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St. Cost for Tuesday classes, for ages 18-24 months, is $8 per class for members, $10 per class for non-members; cost for Wednesday classes, for ages 24-36 months, is $8 per class for members, $10 per class for non-members; and cost for Thursday classes, for ages 3-5, is $10 per class for members, $12 per class for non-members. Pre-registration is required and class size is limited. Register/info: http://catalog.botanicgardens.org/ or 720-865-3580.
Family Fun Nights at Botanic Gardens On the first Saturday of each month, April to October, the Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., hosts "Family Fun Nights" at Mordecai Children's Garden in Denver Botanic Gardens. Each month brings a new theme; families are encouraged to take a picnic dinner to enjoy in the Children's Garden. Cost is $20 member for family of four, $3 for each additional person; $25 non-member for a family of four, $4 for each additional person. Children ages 2 and under are admitted free of charge. Info: botanicgardens.org or 720-865-3580.
Cafe Botanique programs On the first and third Thursday monthly, the Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., hosts Cafe Botanique, a lecture environment that provides an atmosphere where botanical science, research and the arts come together for academia, artists and the general public to enrich understanding of plants, art and people and engage in community dialogue. There is no admission fee; pre-registration is not required. Refreshments will be provided. Info: botanicgardens.org or 720-865-3585.
Children's nature/science programs The Children's Museum of Denver, 2121 Children's Museum Drive, has several science and nature activities for kids. Super Science Sundays at 3 p.m. on Sundays gives children a chance to try their hand at chemistry by mixing up and engineering their own toothpaste. Bubble Brigade at 11 a.m. on Sundays teaches kids about pressure with an explosive science experiment. Info: 303-433-7444 or mychildsmuseum.org.
Children's workshops The Denver Museum of Nature Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., has many children's workshops and events for children in kindergarten through sixth grade. For a list, call the Children's Workshop coordinators at 303-370-8225 or 303-370-8347.
Birding trail routes on Internet The Colorado Birding Trail has expanded to the west. Colorado's southwest region, which includes the San Luis Valley, has been incorporated into the Colorado Birding Trail website. This trail features 13 new routes and more than 200 sites that provide wildlife viewers and birders with opportunities to see unique species in some of Colorado's most spectacular environments. Info: coloradobirdingtrail.com.
Family nature activity Twenty-five Colorado State Parks now have "Family Activity Backpacks" that can be checked out free of charge at the park visitor center or office for day use. The backpacks include: two large bug boxes, magnifiers, various guide books (covering insects, birds, wildflowers and pond or tree life depending on the park), binoculars and a nature journal. Backpacks can be found at the following state parks: Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area; Barr Lake State Park; Boyd Lake State Park; Castlewood Canyon State Park; Cheyenne Mountain State Park; Crawford State Park; Eldorado Canyon State Park; Golden Gate Canyon State Park; Highline Lake State Park; James M. Robb - Colorado River State Park; Lathrop State Park; Lake Pueblo State Park; Lory State Park; Mancos State Park; Mueller State Park; North Sterling State Park; Ridgway State Park; Rifle Gap State Park (and Rifle Falls); St. Vrain State Park; Stagecoach State Park; Steamboat Lake State Park; Sylvan Lake State Park; Trinidad Lake State Park; Vega State Park; and Yampa River State Park. Info: http://parks.state.co.us/familyKids/Pages/familyandkids.aspx.
Nature programs The Starsmore Discovery Center, at the entrance of North Cheyenne Canon at 2120 S. Cheyenne Road, has guided "wildlife tracks and signs" walks at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays on the Columbine Trail. Info: 719-385-6086.
Kids nature programs Morrison Nature Center at Star K Ranch, 16002 E. Smith Road, Aurora, offers a free program, "Star K Kids," for children ages 5 and under every Thursday at 9:30 and 11 a.m. with puppets, stories, activities and outdoor exploration. Info: 303-739-2428 or auroragov.org/parksandopenspace.
Nature activities South Suburban Parks and Recreation naturalists lead many outdoor, nature and environmentally related activities and events at Carson Nature Center, 3000 W. Carson Drive, Littleton. For a list of events, visit sspr.org or call 303-730-1022.
Nocturnal nature program "Nature at Night," a free program, is at 6:30 p.m. the third Friday of each month at Morrison Nature Center at Star K Ranch, 16002 E. Smith Road, Aurora. Info/register: 303-739-2428.Nature programs The Morrison Nature Center at Star K Ranch, 16002 E. Smith Road, Aurora, offers a variety of nature programs for children and adults. For a list of events, call 303-739-2428 or visit auroragov.org.
Wildlife refuge programs The Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge, East 56th Avenue at Havana Street, is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. There are various exhibits at the Visitor Center, and free nature programs and refuge tours. Info: 303-289-0930 for times and reservations, or visit rockymountainarsenal.fws.gov. Natural history seminars The Rocky Mountain Nature Association offers a series of outdoor seminars on natural history topics in Rocky Mountain National Park. Info: 970-586-3262 or rmna.org.
Bird banding station Observe research in action with a scientist from the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory at a bird-banding station, open from 7 to 11 a.m. (weather permitting) April 28 through June 3 at The Audubon Center at Chatfield. The bird-banding station will be closed May 18-19). Directions: from I-25 and C-470, go west on C-470. Exit onto Wadsworth, travel south on Wadsworth about 4.4 miles. Turn left on Waterton Road. Immediately turn left in to the first parking lot at the Audubon Center sign. Info: 303-973-9530, e-mail email@example.com or visit denberaudubon.org.
Astronomy events Fiske Planetarium, on the University of Colorado Boulder campus, has a variety of astronomy shows, talks, and family matinees. The evening talks and shows are $7 adults, $5 students with valid I.D., and $3.50 for children and seniors. Saturday family shows are $6 adults, $3.50 children and seniors. Laser shows are $7. Info: 303-492-5002, fiske.colorado.edu or e-mail email@example.com viewing at observatory The Sommers-Bausch Observatory on the University of Colorado Boulder campus is open to the public for stargazing (weather permitting) every Friday at 8:30 p.m. Info: 303-492-6732 or http://cosmos.colorado.edu.
Junior naturalist program Roxborough State Park, 4751 N. Roxborough Drive, Littleton, offers a "junior naturalist" program for children. Kids ages 7-12 will use their artistic skills and gain knowledge of the outdoors in this program. Pick up a Junior Naturalist booklet at the visitor center. Kids must participate in at least two naturalist-led programs and complete all activities in the booklet to earn a certificate of completion and an official Junior Naturalist Patch. A $7 daily State Parks pass is required for all vehicles entering the park. Register: 303-973-3959.
Junior Ranger programs The Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area, in conjunction with the Salida and Buena Vista Summer Recreation Programs, is offering a series of free Junior Ranger programs for kids ages 5-11. Salida's Junior Ranger programs will be at 10 a.m. Wednesdays at Riverside Park in Salida. Buena Vista's Junior Ranger programs will be at 1 p.m. Thursdays at the Community Center on East Main St. in Buena Vista. Info: 719-539-7289.
Junior rangers program Rifle Falls State Park, 5775 Hwy. 325, Rifle is offering a Junior Ranger program for children ages 6-12 who want to discover the park's wildlife, geology, ecosystems, history and environment through the eyes of a ranger. Participants can pick up a Junior Ranger activity book in the Rifle Falls campground entrance station on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Hours may vary. Participants should complete the activity book and return it to the campground entrance station to receive a signature noting completion and a Junior Ranger badge. Participants may also have their picture taken for display at the Rifle Gap Visitor center once a photo release form is signed. Info: 970-625-1607 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Junior rangers program The Morrison Nature Center at Star K Ranch, 16002 E. Smith Road, Aurora, offers a free junior rangers program for kids ages 6-12 at 1:30 p.m. on the second Sunday of each month. Registration is required! For information or to register, call 303-739-2428.Self-guided junior ranger program A self-guided Junior Ranger Program is offered by the Garden of the Gods Visitor Nature Center, 1805 N. 30th St., Colorado Springs. Cost is $2. Info: 719-634-6666 or gardenofgods.com.
Self-guided junior ranger program North Cheyenne Canon Park, is offering a self-guided junior ranger program. Young rangers between the ages of 8 and 12 can earn "Steward Level" badges using Junior Ranger booklets which may be picked up from either the Starsmore Discovery Center, at the entrance of North Cheyenne Canon, 2120 S. Cheyenne Road, (9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday) or at the Helen Hunt Falls Visitor Center, 4075 N. Cheyenne Canon Road,(9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Sundays). Young Rangers receive a booklet, pencil, patch and certificate of completion. Cost is $5 per person. Info: 719-385-6086 or springsgov.com.
Junior ranger activity Colorado National Monument in Fruita is unveiling a new Junior Ranger activity booklet for kids ages 5-12. The booklet is available at the CNM Visitor Center. Once kids have completed the required activities (usually takes 1 1/2 to 2 hours to complete), they can return to the visitor center where a park ranger reviews their work and awards them an official Junior Ranger badge and certificate. Info: 970-858-3617 or nps.gov/com/.
Guided hikes Cheyenne Mountain State Park, 410 JL Ranch Heights, Colorado Springs, offers personalized naturalist-guided hikes for any age group. Pick the date, time and topic and they'll do their best to accommodate your request. Please have a minimum of six participants in your group and consider a donation to the Friends of Cheyenne Mountain State Park to support programming efforts. A $7 daily State Parks pass is required for all vehicles entering the park. Info: 719-576-2016.
Outdoor recreation program for teens The Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area is offering a variety of outdoor recreation activities for teens ages 12-17 on Fridays throughout summer. Programs include: horseback riding, geo-caching with a map and compass, hot springs swimming and river rafting. Registration is required; a small activity fee may be charged. Transportation from the AHRA Visitor Center in Salida will be provided. Register: 719-539-7289.
Nature/birdwatching walks The Audubon Center at Chatfield hosts "Walk the Wetlands," family-friendly birdwatching excursion, is from 8 to 11 a.m. Sundays along the South Platte River. Directions: from I-25 and C-470, go west on C-470. Exit onto Wadsworth, travel south on Wadsworth about 4.4 miles. Turn left on Waterton Road. Immediately turn left in to the first parking lot at the Audubon Center sign. Dress in layers for the weather. Bring binoculars, field guides, sunscreen, water and a snack. Info: 303-973-9530, e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com or visit denberaudubon.org.
Green Building Group discussion group "Talking Green," a Steamboat Springs Green Building Group, meets for educational discussions at 5:30 p.m. the 4th Tuesday of every month at Harwigs/L'Apogee, 911 Lincoln Ave. Info: 970-879-7529.
Kids nature program "Animal Art and Awesome Activities," an animal-related art and activity program for kids ages 6-10, is from 10 a.m. to noon on the second Saturday of each month at the Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Cost is $10/class. Register: 720-898-7405.
Kids nature program The Denver Audubon Center at Chatfield is hosting a "Little Fledglings" a program for kids ages 3-6 (accompanied by an adult), from 10 to 11 a.m. the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month. Directions: from I-25 and C-470, go west on C-470. Exit onto Wadsworth, travel south on Wadsworth about 4.4 miles. Turn left on Waterton Road. Immediately turn left in to the first parking lot at the Audubon Center sign. Cost is $5 per child and their adult; $2 each additional child for Friends of Denver Audubon Center members; $8 per child and their adult; $4 each additional child for nonmembers.
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Kids nature program "Nature Adventures," a free parent/child program for kids ages 4-6 and parents, is at 11 a.m. on the third Saturday of each month at the Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. The program includes stories and nature activities, crafts, short hikes and games. Register: 720-898-7405.
Mineral group The Rocky Mountain Micromineral Association, a new mineral group, will meet from 2 to 4 p.m. the second Sunday of each month at the Colorado School of Mines Museum. The group is informal, with no dues, officers or newsletter. Microscopes and free microminerals are available at the meetings. Info: contact Richard Parsons, 303-838-8859 or email@example.com.
Self-guided homestead tours Castlewood Canyon State Park, 2989 S. Highway 83, Franktown, has a new one-fourth-mile trail and self-guided booklet that takes visitors on a tour of Park's old homestead and its out-buildings. The trail booklet is available at the homestead and the Visitor Center. Info: 303-688-5242.
GPS, map and compass class On the second Friday of selected months (subject to staff availability), there are free USGS GPS, Map and compass classes at Building 810, Federal Center, Lakewood. Class schedule is: "Map and Compass" sessions are from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and "Using GPS and Topo Maps" sessions are from 12:30 to 5 p.m. Info/register: 303-202-4689 or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com, or visit cr.usgs.gov/gpsworkshops/.
Guided walks Garden of the Gods Park, 1805 N. 30th St., Colorado Springs, offers free daily guided walks at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Meet at the north main parking lot trail head. Take water, and wear sturdy shoes and a jacket. Info: 719-634-6666.
Roxborough Ride Naturalist-guided tours in a seven-passenger golf cart around the Fountain Valley Trail are offered at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays in Roxborough State Park, 4751 N. Roxborough Drive, Littleton. A $7 daily State Parks pass is required for all vehicles entering the park. Reservations are required for the rides; donations are accepted for vehicle maintenance. Register: 303-973-3959.
Weekly nature program Campfire programs are offered every Saturday evening during summer at Mancos State Park, 42545 County Road N, Mancos. Meet at the park amphitheater in the main campground. A $7 daily State Parks pass is required for all vehicles entering the park. Info: 970-882-2213, parks.state.co.us/parks/mancos/Pages/MancosStatePark.aspx or email@example.com.
Weekly nature/fitness walk Take a fitness walk at 9 a.m. Wednesdays year-round at Garden of the Gods Park. Meet in the lower foyer of the Garden of the Gods Visitor Nature Center, 1805 N. 30th St., Colorado Springs. Following the hike, join participants for free snacks and beverages in the Garden Cafe and an educational conversation about the Park. Dress for the weather; wear sturdy shoes, and take water, hat and sunscreen. Reservations are required. Register/info: 719-219-0108.
Weekly family-friendly nature programs James M. Robb - Colorado River State Park, 361 - 32 Road, Grand Junction, offers weekly family-friendly nature programs. "Friday Fruita Family Nights," at 8 p.m. Fridays at the Fruita Section of the park and explores the natural world surrounding the park and the Colorado River; "Hanging with the Family in the Canyon" is at 8 p.m. Saturdays at the Island Acres Section of the park; and "Sunday Pack-Up Fun Day" is at 10 a.m. Sundays at the Island Acres Section of the park. A $7 daily State Parks pass is required for all vehicles entering the park. Info: 970-858-9188, firstname.lastname@example.com or parks.state.co.us/parks/jamesmrobbcoloradoriver/Pages/JamesMRobbHome.aspx.
Energy Master program Five Colorado State University Extension offices across the state are offering a new Colorado Energy Master program to educate Coloradans and support volunteers interested in energy issues. Participants can take one or more 3-week courses on Energy and the Environment, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. Courses include hands-on learning experiences and short field trips. Each course offers Continuing Education credits through both the Green Building Certification Institute and the Colorado Real Estate Commission. Aspiring Colorado Energy Masters take all three courses at a reduced cost and can volunteer in a number of ways - from conducting basic home energy assessments to educating neighbors and friends. Info: visit ext.colostate.edu/energymaster or contact Karen Crumbaker at 970-498-6003.
Project BudBurst program Project BudBurst has targeted 97 native trees, shrubs, wildflowers, and grasses to be monitored throughout the year. Participants familiarize themselves with certain native plants from a list of those growing in their particular geographic area, then observe and report dates they observe for first leafing or flowering of the plants. By gathering the recorded timing of leafing and flowering of native species each year, scientists can learn about the prevailing climate characteristics in a region over time. Info: http://neoninc.org/budburst/.
Kids nature program "Kids Konnecting with Nature Series - Preschool Trail Adventures," a program for kids ages 3-5 (accompanied by an adult), to join volunteer park naturalists Sharon Dykes-Moldens and Susan Simmons on a guided discovery hike along park trails , will be at 9:30 a.m. in Cheyenne Mountain State Park, JL Ranch Heights Road, Colorado Springs. Dress for an all-outdoor excursion. Meet at the visitor center parking lot.A $7 daily State Parks pass is required for all vehicles entering the park. Register: 719-576-2016.
Colorado River Basin talk "Managing the Colorado River Basin: Addresses by Ken Salazar and Marcia McNutt," will be at 7:30 p.m. in the Armstrong Theater inside Armstrong Hall, Colorado College, 14 E. Cache La Poudre St., Colorado Springs. Ken Salazar, Secretary of the Department of the Interior, will present the keynote talk on the challenges of managing the Colorado River now and in the future. Marcia McNutt, Director of the US Geological Survey will follow Salazar with a talk, "Science for the Sustainability in the Rocky Mountain West." The programs are free. Info: 719-389-6607 or coloradocollege.edu/newsevents/.
Colorado water future talk The State of the Rockies Project student researchers will present their "Five Actions" that should be taken to manage the Colorado River Basin for the future. Afterwards, Gov. John Hickenlooper will give a free talk, "Managing Colorado's Water for Future Generations." The talks will start at 11:45 a.m. at Armstrong Theater inside Armstrong Hall, Colorado College, 14 E. Cache La Poudre St., Colorado Springs. Info: 719-389-6607 or coloradocollege.edu/newsevents/.
Spanish language astronomy program "Charlas de Las Estrellas: Navegacion Estelar," by Titos Salas, will be at 7:30 p.m. at Fiske Planetarium, on the University of Colorado Boulder campus. RSVP by phone to 303-492-5002 or e-mail email@example.com.
Colorado Plateau talk "Bargaining for Eden: In Search of Visionary Conservation on the Colorado Plateau," a multi-media program with photographer and author Steve Trimble, will be at 4:30 p.m. at Armstrong Theater inside Armstrong Hall, Colorado College, 14 E. Cache La Poudre St., Colorado Springs. Info: 719-389-6607 or coloradocollege.edu/newsevents/.
Earth Day talk/celebration "Denis Hayes: Earth Day and the Roots of American Environmentalism," a free talk about how Earth Day started and how it's changed over the years, will be at 5:30 p.m. at the Edith Kinney Gaylord Cornerstone Arts Center, Colorado College, 825 N. Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs. Info: 719-389-6607 or coloradocollege.edu/newsevents/.
Colorado River Basin talk "Colorado's Stake in the Colorado River Basin," a free event, features a panel of experts dealing with Colorado's water issues. Jennifer Gimbel, director of the Colorado Water Conservations Board, will give a talk, "Colorado and the Colorado River,"; Chris Treese, manager of external affairs at the Colorado River Water Conservation District will present at talk, "The Colorado River Cooperative Agreement,"; Eric Hecox, section chief of water supply planning for the Colorado Water Conservation Board will conclude the event with a talk titled, "Meeting Colorado's Future Water Needs." The event will begin at 7:30 p.m. at Armstrong Theater, inside Armstrong Hall, Colorado College, 14 E. Cache La Poudre St., Colorado Springs. Info: 719-389-6607 or coloradocollege.edu/newsevents/.
"Lunch and a Look at the Garden" program "General Palmer's Daughters," a free program by Glen Eyrie historian Susan Fletcher, will be at 11:30 a.m. at Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center, 1805 N. 30th St., Colorado Springs. Reservations: 719-219-0108.
USGS Rocky Mountain Area Seminar Series talk "Conservation Paleobiology: Mining the Past to Plan for the Future," a talk by Paul Koch, University of California, Santa Cruz, will be at 10:30 a.m. in the Building 25 Auditorium, Denver Federal Center. Enter the Federal Center via the Main Gate (Gate 1) on Kipling St., turn to the right, proceed 3 blocks north, and park in the lost east of Building 25. Check in with the security guard at the main building entrance, E-14, on the east side of Building 25.
Mineral club silent auction The Flatirons Mineral Club annual Silent Auction will be at 7 p.m. at 7 p.m. at the West Boulder Senior Center, 909 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder.
Space program "Yuri's Night," is a program celebrating human exploration of space by commemorating Yuri Gagarin's flight as the first human in space on April 12, 1961, a well as the inaugural flight of NASA's Space Shuttle Columbia on April 12, 1981. The program starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. Cost is $8 member, $10 nonmember, $5 children ages 3-12. Info: dmns.org or 303-370-6000.
Kids nature program "Who Lives in Hooterville?" a program for kids ages 3-5 (accompanied by an adult), to join volunteer park naturalist Jeri De Carolis on a guided discovery of owls through puppets, interactive play, stories and crafts. Check in at the Visitor Center at 9:30 a.m. in Cheyenne Mountain State Park, JL Ranch Heights Road, Colorado Springs.A $7 daily State Parks pass is required for all vehicles entering the park. Register: 719-576-2016.
Mining program "Gold Processing — its Past, Present and Future!" a free program, will be at 7 p.m. at the Western Museum of Mining & Industry, 225 North Gate Blvd., Colorado Springs. Reservations are required. Register at 719-488-0880 or 719-488-0880.
Astronomy show "Colorado Skies: Life and Death of a Star," will be at 7:30 p.m. at Fiske Planetarium, on the University of Colorado Boulder campus. Cost is $7 adults, $3.50 child/senior, free for students with valid I.D.RSVP by phone to 303-492-5002 or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com.
Gem, jewelry and mineral silent auction A gem, jewelry and mineral silent auction will be in the APEX Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Sale begins at 6:45 p.m., checkout starts around 9:15 p.m. No early checkout! All are welcome, admission and parking are free; free refreshments will be served. Info: call Merlene Solis at 720-212-5550 or e-mail email@example.com.
Astronomy show "City of Stars," will be at 7:30 p.m. at Fiske Planetarium, on the University of Colorado Boulder campus. Cost is $7 adults, $5 for students, and $3.50 child/senior. RSVP by phone to 303-492-5002 or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com.
Nocturnal Wildlife Hike A night-time nature hike will be from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Audubon Nature Center, 9380 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Littleton. Cost is $5 ASGD members, $8 non-members, $10 per family. Wear shoes to hike in, weather appropriate clothing, and take a flashlight. If weather is inclement, the outing may be cancelled. Call the office before 4 p.m. the day of the hike to see if it has been cancelled due to weather. Info: 303-973-9530.
Family event "Beetles," is the topic of a free "family fun" event for families with kids ages 4-12 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History in the Henderson Building at 15th and Broadway on the CU Boulder campus. Info: cumuseum.colorado.edu or 303-492-1666.
"Useful" plants program "Really Useful Plants of Horsetooth," a program led by Naturalist Janet, explores different plants used by settlers and Native Americans. The 2-hour program and hike will be at 9 a.m. at Horsetooth Mountain Open Space, just west of Fort Collins off County Road 38E. The hike is rated easy; the program is free. A $6 per vehicle entrance permit is required. Info: contact Heather at 970-679-4489.
Silent auction fundraiser and celebration of Audubon's birthday Bid on national/international trips, wine baskets and more during a silent auction fundraiser and celebration of John James Audubon's 227th birthday at a Creole feats and wine tasting from 6 to 9 p.m. The event is hosted by Pat McClearn at 444 Cherry St., Denver. Cost is $55 individual; $100 couple. RSVP: 303-973-9530.
Kids astronomy show "Stories under the Stars," a family-friendly show, will be at 2 p.m. at Fiske Planetarium, on the University of Colorado Boulder campus. Cost is $6 adults, $3.50 children/seniors. RSVP by phone to 303-492-5002 or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com.
Family laser show "Laser: Celebration of Flight," a family-friendly laser show, will be at 3:15 p.m. at Fiske Planetarium, on the University of Colorado Boulder campus. Cost is $6 adults, $3.50 children/seniors. RSVP by phone to 303-492-5002 or e-mail email@example.com.
To publicize upcoming science events geared toward and open to the public, mail details at least two weeks in advance to Andrea Labak, Scientifically Speaking, The Denver Post, City Desk, 101 W. Colfax Ave., Suite 600, Denver, CO 80202, or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com.


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NEW YORK Investors wiped out by the Bernard Madoff scandal got more bad news on Friday: Investigators have confirmed suspicions that the monthly statements showing the disgraced financier was making stock trades for them were pure fiction.
"We have no evidence to indicate securities were purchased for customer accounts" in the past 13 years, said court-appointed trustee Irving Picard at a packed, town-hall style meeting at U.S. Bankruptcy Court in lower Manhattan. "This is a case where we're going to be looking at cash in and cash out" – the shorthand definition of a Ponzi scheme.
Picard, who is overseeing the liquidation of Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities LLC, called the meeting to give the investors a progress report on his efforts to unravel the alleged fraud.
Madoff was arrested in December after investigators said he confessed to his sons that he had swindled investors of $50 billion in a Ponzi scheme. The 70-year-old former Nasdaq chairman remains confined to his Manhattan apartment under house arrest.
The trustee so far has recovered an estimated $950 million in assets – including works of art at Madoff's midtown office – that would be used to help cover claims likely to reach into the billions. He also hopes to raise money by selling a legitimate trading arm of the business, which still has 40 employees.
A lawyer working for Picard also warned that the trustee would seek to recover – or "claw back" – phony profits earned by some investors so they can be redistributed to others.
"There wasn't any stock bought or sold," said the attorney, David Sheehan. "It was all just made up. ... You got somebody else's money."
Picard said that about 2,400 people have filed claims – a total expected to rise sharply before the July 2 deadline.
The presentation did little to calm investors' nerves.
"There's a lot of frustration and fear because it doesn't feel like anyone is doing enough to help the individual investor," Bennett Goldworth said afterward.
The 52-year-old Goldworth said he had lost "several million," forcing him to put his Florida home up for sale and move in with his father in Manhattan.
One investor complained about both Madoff and the federal Securities and Exchange Commission, which has been harshly criticized for failing to detect the Ponzi scheme despite red flags raised to agency staff by outsiders over the course of a decade.
Raymond Spungin, 77, of Staten Island told Picard he had checked with the SEC before investing with Madoff in the early 1990s.
"They said Madoff was the greatest," he said. "We're the victims not only of Madoff but of the incompetence of the SEC." He and his wife believed they had $1.8 million in two accounts.
SEC spokesman John Heine said Friday that while the agency offers information on whether investment firms have been penalized, it doesn't give investment advice.
Picard has sought and won permission from a bankruptcy court judge for $28.1 million to cover expenses tied to the liquidation of Madoff's investment firm. Along with proceeds from the sale of assets, victims could qualify for up to $500,000 in funds from the Securities Investor Protection Corp., or SIPC.


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3 weeks...I think my problems started around the same time, don't check it so often on every single character so it took a few days until I realized it. But this thing is really weird, I put a doff on the exchange with one toon and it showd up, canceled the offer, mailed the doff to another toon, put it on exchange and it didn't show up.
Exchange search issues have existed for the past 2 years. To avoid most of the problems, DON'T USE 'ANY' OR 'ALL' in the search fields....
Right now, I'm selling Tribble (val) (at a very reasonable price...) on the Exchange, and I always check the Exchange for price cutters before posting more for sale...
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I have no problems seeing my Exchange posts (as well as anyone under-cutting my Tribble price) and never had any issues with any other items I've posted... (such as common DOFFs, Mk X Phaser Beam Arrays, etc)
Also keep in mind that the Exchange will only look at the first 400 Exchange posts that meet your search criteria, (or partially meet your criteria if you're using wild cards...). So if their are 400 items posted at at a lower costs then what you posted it, your items still won't show in the listing...


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Portugal emerged as a country in 1143, after a 15 year rebellion by Dom Afonso Henriques (Afonso I). Afonso Henriques defeated his mother Countess Teresa of Portugal, regent of the County (Condado) of Portugal and loyal to the Kingdom of Leon, at the battle of Sao Mamede (Batalha de Sao Mamede) near the town of Guimaraes, in June of 1128. Countess Teresa was imprisoned and exiled by her son, and died in 1130. Guimaraes is therefore known as the birthplace city of Portugal.
However, the true test of an independent nation did not happened until 1385. Joao Mestre de Avis (John of Avis), with the help of legendary supreme constable Nuno Alvares Pereira, defeated the Castilians at the epic Aljubarrota battle, where the Castilians outnumbered the Portuguese 6:1. John I (Dom Joao I) was crowned King of Portugal. John I along with his sons, Duarte (to became the king in succession), Henry The Navigator, and Afonso started the "Golden Decades" of worldwide discoveries (15th and 16th centuries).
A 1911 revolution deposed the monarchy with the assassination of King Manuel I and his son. For most of the next six decades, repressive governments ran the country. Antonio Salazar a right wing fascist ran the country with an iron fist and a austere economic plan which slowly buried Portugal deeper and deeper in its third world status within Europe. Salazar also held on to the colonies of Angola, Mozambique and Guinea, which contributed not just to the deplorable state of those countries, but also to a colonial war which killed hundreds of thousands of Portuguese men.
In 1974, a left-wing military coup installed broad democratic reforms, which had the opposite effect. Too much freedom, too quickly, placed the country in total "democratic chaos". Union bosses, corrupt politicians, and left-wing and right-wing extremists took turns plundering the country, with disastrous economic and labor plans. Starting in 1976, Portugal granted independence to all of its African colonies, and a wave of refugees were poorly assimilated into a society that does not value ethnicity to this day.
Successive governments led by communists, socialists and social-democrats took turns managing Portugal. Portugal joined the EC in 1986. Socialist Prime Minister Mario Soares tenure managed to handcuff any chances for progress by signing treaties with the EU which destroyed the Portuguese agricultural and fishing industries to the benefit of the EU richer countries. Without prosperity in those two basic economic pillars of the Portuguese commercial balance, Portugal was forced to go on an import binge which contributed to the demise of its present economy.
Joining the EC gave the country a temporary boost with a flurry of grants and investments that contributed to new roads and an overall upgrade of a dilapidated infrastructure. Under the tutelage of Prime Minister Anibal Cavaco Silva, Portugal saw strong adherence to policies that allowed for little or no government control over the ROI of public and private investments. The country saw billions of Euros invested in non-ROI producing projects and millions more lost due to government corruption and money laundering. Decades later Silva was found to be tied to questionable and conflicting investments in the banking industry with some of his close associates winning an extended holiday in the Portuguese penal system. Cavaco Silva's tenure was the beginning of an era of policies which ended up with the country functionally bankrupt and in the hands of the IMF and the EC Central Bank. Two decades later, Anibal Cavaco Silva was rewarded with a two term election to President of Portugal by its people. Affectionately known as "Mumia" (The Mummy") for its single role of ribbon cutting, lack of leadership and refusal to participate in the betterment of social-economic issues, Silva presides over a country still led by his friends and recipients of political favors.
Pedro Passos Coelho, Portugal's sitting Prime Minister, is facing the arduous task of balancing the need to repay the huge debt with making the economy grow. Severe cuts have been made across areas such as pensions, retirement compensation, health care, education and elimination of blue collar jobs. Recently Passos Coelho government suggested and encouraged immigration of middle class professionals to every corner of the world which will most likely result in a dangerous drain of qualified professionals, leaving the country in the hands of the very rich and the very poor. The percentage of millionaires in Portugal has increased in the past fiver years along with the increase of the amount of people living below the already extremely low poverty level. Portugal's average salary is the lowest in Europe. Inequality has never been more salient in Portugal and the risk of social unrest higher. The latest bankruptcy of the Espirito Santo Group, one of Portugal's largest economic groups, and the related equity crash of Portugal Telecom, the communications giant monopoly, are the results incestuous and ill-fated relationship between the richest few and the government. The government lack of a reality compass was summarized by Passos Coelho's statement of being "surprised that the buying power of the Portuguese citizens decreased". The government continues to spend at will, refusing to cut its own fat and spending more money per politician than any other country in Europe. They consistently miss their budget targets. Political parties and the Parliament are obese machines that provide very little value while sucking an extraordinary amount of money from tax payers. If the House of Representatives in the USA was to have the same ratio of representatives to the people they serve as the Portuguese parliament, they would need around 8000 Assemblymen and women. The great percentage of parliamentarians do nothing but vote along party lines while moonlighting in conflict of interest jobs while having the poorest attendance rates in Europe. Many representatives work for the same firms that benefit from legislation passed on the floor of the Parliament. And that is perfectly legal in Portugal.
In early 2015 former PM Jose Socrates was jailed on corruption charges. In the mean time deputy PM Paulo Portas come out defending the "golden visa", a program laced with scandal and corruption where it's former head of emigration is also waiting judgment on corruption charges. Portas simply defends a program that exchanges residency for money. Critics call this a "visa dispensation to the wealthy" where rich Chinese, Brazilians, Colombians, Angolans and others buy their way into Portugal and therefore into the European Union. Portas was also involved in a corruption case where millions of Euros where invested in buying submarines from Germany, which never arrived, while the money is still untraceable. in March of 2015 PM Coelho was found to have skipped paid social security taxes for 5 years. Coelho used "lack of funds and ignorance" and was promptly excused of his mistake by his party leader and other prominent politicians. In the meantime "regular" citizens are prosecuted implacably for missing as much as an euro worth of taxes.
If Portugal is to raise about its current sad state of affairs, it will have to be with less reliance on its ineffective government and more in the merit, hard work, and innovation that its people are known for around the world. The Portuguese government has stopped innovating since royal times when Henry the Navigator discovered the sextant and the new world, and it sits with its hands extended to EC's charity. Its People, the private sector, entrepreneurs and free lancers however, are hard workers, imaginative, and innovative. Companies from high-tech to wine producers to fisheries are bypassing the molasses mentality of government handouts to create their own solutions, to innovate, to build, produce and export. It is the increase of trade and commerce outside its borders along with IP export that will improve the tax revenue, pay the bills, and bail out the inefficient partycracy government machine. What Portugal hopes is that its people do what its government cannot do. We bet they can. Here's to the future of a beautiful country. Now, just come and visit us!


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"For cycling this is not good, that's for sure," he said. "That makes me sad. But on the other hand, we have to deal with that and I hope it's not something that is going to take three or four years like ... in other cases.
"That is my biggest concern: That this is going to shut down fast."
Garmin, a team that has been vocal in its efforts to crack down on doping, finds itself in the center of the controversy, with three of the five people cited.
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04 Sep Fashion Talk: SolSak's Georgina Agyekum
by ATFDC Contributor Barbara Collins
We see it all the time; women changing their shoes on the metro, bus, or even at their last minute coffee stop before heading to work. Wearing four-inch heels while commuting is not something we can do everyday or any day at that and having to stash our worn heels in a new designer handbag can be quite unsanitary. So ladies if you are searching for a stylish yet suitable handbag that you can carry your shoes in throughout your commute, then solSak can cater to all your needs!
Launched in the fall of 2011, solSak is a line of specialty handbags customized to carry pumps, flats, or flip flops. Originally form Georgia, designer, Georgina Agyekum "relocated from Los Angeles, California, a very car-dependent city to the District of Columbia, a metropolitan area more reliant on public transportation and walking." She quickly realized that the women in DC and other metropolitan cities were desired the need of handbags strictly for hauling shoes. The company's mission is to "offer women everywhere an inconspicuous pocket of convenience, one Design at a time!"
Brilliant idea ladies, right? Read on to learn more about solSak and designer, Georgia Agyekum in our All Things Fashion DC exclusive interview!
All Things Fashion DC (ATFDC): Georgina, can you tell us a little about yourself?
Georgina Agyekum (GA): I'm actually from Savannah GA, but have lived in five states (soon to be six) because of work and school. One little known fact about me is I have a doctorate in public health from UCLA which was probably another major inspiration for the solSak line… just thinking of how we walk the grimy city streets and then plop our shoes directly into our handbags, kind of gross. :p
ATFDC: I read that you moved from Los Angeles to DC. How do you like the city so far?
GA: I really like DC. It's a smart, vibrant city filled with people who are "moving and shaking" in their respective industries and people representative of all demographics actually make time to give back to social causes and those who are less fortunate. Not something you see too often in Los Angeles.
ATFDC: What do you think about the fashion scene in DC?
GA: The fashion scene in DC is definitely emerging. If you ever take a moment to people watch downtown or anywhere around the district you will notice that women are starting to push fashion limits even in the corporate arena. Black, grey and brown are no longer your every day standard. This summer women wore neon, floral prints, and even color-blocked on their j.o.b. The scene is really coming along.
ATFDC: How did you come up with the name solSak?
GA: solSak is kind of a play on words. Sole- as in the bottom of your shoe and of course Sak- as in bag, sack.
ATFDC: Your handbags are quite unique! They feature an interior compartment for shoes. How did you come with this idea?
GA: This idea was actually inspired by my daily commute to work via Gallery Place China Town. Oftentimes I would have after work events that called for the wearing of a nice heel but there was no way I could walk around all day without my trusty flats. So without recourse, I used to wrap my shoes in a plastic grocery back and shove them in my purse. Then I noticed that most, if not all of my peers were doing the exact same thing. Before long, this frustrated me to the point that I was determined to come up with a better solution.
ATFDC: How involved are you in the design process?
GA: Very. I actually designed the bags and researched a manufacturer in New York who could help me carry out the vision.
ATFDC: What inspires you when you are designing?
GA: My daily experiences. Women juggle so many responsibilities; therefore I look for ways to optimize being practical and ways to simplify one's life while still remaining fashionable. I refer to my line as being fashionably functional.
ATFDC: Why do you think your bags are so important for women who commute or live in big cities?
GA: These bags are important for women who commute or live in big cities because they make one's life so much more convenient. When you go to that networking or after work event, you no longer have to be "that girl" walking barefoot to the car. We've all seen "her". Nor do you have to look like the bag lady toting along your latest conference bag or reusable grocery bag everywhere you go in order to carry your shoes. And for nothing else, solSak is a sanitary alternative then putting grimy shoes in your purse along with makeup and other handbag items.
ATFDC: Who are some of your favorite handbag designers?
GA: I really have a lot of respect for independent designers, particularly those in the US women like Yiliy (House of Yiliy), Sukari NY, and Kua Design. I applaud these and others because designing and producing bags domestically is certainly not an easy task by any means. Not to mention, it is quite costly, but these women make the sacrifice and do it so graciously because it is their passion.
ATFDC: Is your main focus just on handbags for shoes or will you make handbags for everyday purposes?
GA: Right now the focus is on shoes; but we definitely intend on branching out to make bags that are multifunctional which is part of our mission. We figure with everything else evolving around us for the sake of convenience, isn't it about time our accessories did too? Women want handbags that look good, but also keep up with the pace of their busy lives.
ATFDC: When can we expect the Senior Satchel?
GA: That's a secret! People will have to stay connected on twitter – @GalleryPlaceDes or FB www.facebook.com/GalleryPlaceDesigns to find out!
ATFDC: What has been your biggest accomplishment thus far?
GA: Transitioning from Doctorate to Designer and still being able to devote time to things that are most important to me!
ATFDC: What future goals do you have for solSak?
GA: Our motto is to offer women an inconspicuous pocket of convenience on Design at a time; therefore we're starting with designs that accommodate shoes but will eventually branch out to various styles and colors with designated compartments that hold even more (such as lunch, umbrellas, etc). We feel like the commuting metropolitan woman is part of a niche market that has been totally overlooked for so long.
ATFDC: How can our ATFDC readers purchase one of your bags and stay connected?
GA: www.solSak.com, Twitter, Facebook, or to email questions email@example.com
Barbara is a sophomore at Old Dominion University, majoring in International Studies with a minor in Fashion Merchandising. She also writes for CocoKouture Magazine and would love to pursue a career in the fashion industry as a writer for a top fashion magazine