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DAVAO CITY—Police have filed charges against organizers of the Jan. 15 protest rally by more than 5,000 typhoon victims in Montevista, Compostela Valley, who are demanding more aid and a stop to logging.
Senior Supt. Camilo Cascolan, officer in charge of the Compostela Valley police office, said eight individuals identified as organizers of the protest rally have been charged with public disorder and other offenses at the municipal prosecutor's office.
The other cases filed against the eight are alarm and scandal, public disturbance and "unlawful utterances," said Cascolan.
He said while police are sympathizing with the protesters, they could not turn a blind eye on the illegal assembly.
The protesters had also demanded the cancellation of all logging licenses in Compostela Valley.
"Their means are wrong. If you violate the law, then you must be arrested," Cascolan said.
The rally was capped by a barricade that paralyzed traffic on the highway that leads to other areas hit by Typhoon "Pablo."
The barricade stalled the delivery of relief goods to other areas hit by Pablo for more than 10 hours, forcing Social Welfare Secretary Corazon Soliman and Compostela Valley Gov. Arturo Uy to negotiate with the protesters.
After several failed attempts, which ended in a shouting match between Soliman and the protesters, the local government and the DSWD agreed to some of the demands, including the delivery of more food packages.
Shortly before midnight, the DSWD sent at least 1,900 packs of food and 100 sacks of rice to the protesters, along with a letter from Soliman promising 10,000 more bags of rice.
This convinced the protesters to call off the rally and lift the barricade.
Cascolan said those charged were Carlos Trangia, Bello Timdasan and Grace Curso from the group Barug Katawhan; Juland Suazo from environmentalist group Panalipdan; Sheena Duazo of Bagong Alyansang Makabayan; Tony Salubre of Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas; Mae Fe Ancheta-Templa of Balsa Mindanao and Lenny Camino.
Barug Katawhan assailed the police for filing the charges saying it was "an attack against thousands of typhoon victims, who deserve a sustainable environment and equitable relief services and not harassment."
Barug Katawhan said its lawyers are now preparing counteraffidavits, and are prepared to "confront this legal harassment." Karlos Manlupig, Inquirer Mindanao
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I guess it's not surprising that I think of my mother most often in the kitchen.
She was an amazing cook. I've always known that. But recently I've been able to see how different her life was from the life I have now, and I see it most clearly in the kitchen.
She cooked for us seven days a week, three meals a day. No takeout places on the speed dial, no helpful husband to pick up the slack. We had a hot breakfast every morning before school, complete with scrambled eggs and toast, and a four-course dinner, all of us at the table, nearly every night.
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The other night, at the end of my own long day of work, I got a taste for one of her "old time receipts," as she called them, though I see now that there was nothing old-fashioned about her idea of good food. Yes, I have a great goopy recipe she gave me for Hamburger Pie, but she rarely made casseroles, and was one of the first people I know to try risotto, even if you couldn't find Arborio rice in Kettering, Ohio, in the 1970s.
The dish I craved last week was her Chicken Roma, a wonderful mixture of chicken, mushrooms and olives in white wine sauce, served over parmesan fettuccine. I'd bought the ingredients on my way home. All I needed now was the recipe.
I knew what I was looking for: One of the hot-pink 5-by-8 index cards she'd written the recipe on back in 1981, when she was sending me off to New York City, alone, to begin my journalism career. She was clearly worried about my kitchen abilities: One of the pink cards listed staples for my pantry, including a special section marked, "If you plan to bake." In her teacher-perfect handwriting, she listed everything from olive oil ("Filippo Berio is light") to soups to several kinds of sugar. It's a pretty close reflection of my kitchen cabinets today.
Finally, I found what I was looking for, and carefully restacked all of those hot-pink cards. By this time, I couldn't see them through my tears.
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The Fred T. Foard soccer team picked up a road conference victory Wednesday against South Caldwell.
Daniel Tomberlin, Kenan Ruffner, Scottie Whitman and Mario Carrillo each scored goals for the Tigers (13-5-1, 4-4-1).
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NEW YORK (AP) -- He's not heading out to pasture, but the CEO of "FarmVille" maker Zynga Inc. is stepping aside as the troubled online game company looks to revive itself and lift its stalled stock price.
Mark Pincus will be replaced on Monday, July 8, by Don Mattrick, who was most recently head of Microsoft's Xbox division. Zynga said Monday that Pincus, who founded Zynga Inc. and named it after his American bulldog in 2007, will stay on as chairman and chief product officer.
Mattrick, 49, had served as the president of Microsoft's entertainment business, which includes the Xbox, since 2010. He had been with Microsoft for six years, helping to launch the Kinect motion controller. He also helped grow the Xbox Live online service from 6 million members to 48 million in roughly six years.
"Zynga is a great business that has yet to realize its full potential. I'm really proud to partner with a product focused founder like Mark and work with the executive team to grow the DNA of the company and lead this transition," Mattrick wrote in an email to Zynga staff that was posted on the company's website.
In a note to Zynga employees, Pincus said he's always told the company's board "that if I could find someone who could do a better job as our CEO I'd do all I could to recruit and bring that person in. I'm confident that Don is that leader."
Mattrick faces a difficult task. Zynga's stock is down almost 70 percent since the company's 2011 initial public offering at $10 per share. Its games have waned in popularity and in June, the company announced that it was cutting 520 jobs, or about 18 percent of its workforce to save money. It shuttered OMGPop, a mobile game company it paid $183 million to acquire last year. OMGPop made a mobile game called "Draw Something." It was popular for a brief period in early 2012, and then it tanked.
Zynga's own games have also fallen out of favor, too. "FarmVille" became a household name in 2009 as millions of Facebook users spent hours clicking on virtual cows and crops -- and spent real money to get ahead in the game. Other "ville" games followed, with varying degrees of success, but Zynga has since been unseated as the maker of the No. 1 Facebook game by King.com, the company behind "Candy Crush Saga."
Besides rival Facebook diversions, Zynga also faces stiff competition from games played on mobile devices. Zynga has mobile games such as "Words With Friends" and various offshoots of the Scrabble-like game. But its mobile offerings haven't been enough to keep the company growing. In the first three months of this year, Zynga reported an 18 percent revenue decline to $263.6 million, from $321 million.
And the number of people who play Zynga games at least once a month fell 13 percent to 253 million, from 292 million a year earlier. The number of daily players dropped 21 percent to 52 million, from 65 million.
Pincus believes his successor is up to the job. In a statement, he praised Mattrick as "one of the top executives in the overall entertainment business."
"He turned Xbox into the world's largest console-gaming network, growing its installed base from 10 (million) to 80 million and transformed that business from deep losses to substantial profits. And he has grown the Xbox Live player network from 6 (million) to 50 million active members in 41 countries," Pincus said.
Before Microsoft, Mattrick was president of worldwide studios at Electronic Arts Inc. He joined EA after it bought Distinctive Software, the company he created at age 17.
Microsoft did not name a replacement for Mattrick, whose departure comes as the company prepares to launch a new gaming console, the Xbox One, later this year. In an email to staff, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer called Mattrick's move a "great opportunity for Don." The executives who'd been reporting to Mattrick will now report to Ballmer he added, "and will continue to drive the day-to-day business as a team, particularly focused on shipping Xbox One this holiday (season)."
Zynga, along with online deals site Groupon Inc., was among the crop of promising Internet companies that went public in 2011 and 2012. The stocks of some of those companies, including Facebook, have so far disappointed investors.
Zynga's CEO switch comes five months after Groupon fired its co-founder and CEO, Andrew Mason. Unlike Mason, however, Pincus will stay involved with Zynga, reporting to its board of directors together with Mattrick in a newly formed executive committee.
San Francisco-based Zynga's stock jumped during Monday's session as rumors of Mattrick's appointment spread. The company's stock jumped 29 cents, or 10.4 percent, to close at $3.07. The stock added 16 cents in after-hours trading to hit $3.23.
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Go Aspire!!
Congratulations to Aspire 17 Silver for winning the AZ Region 17's Championships!
16 Rox Win 16 Open at the SCVA NQ
Congratulations to Aspire 17 Rox and 15 Rox! Both teams had phenomenal tournaments at the SCVA National Qualifier in Los Angeles. 15 Rox finished 2nd in 15 Open and 17 Rox had a 5th place finish, earning both teams Open bids to the GJNC in New Orleans. Congratulations also to Aspire 16 Rox for winning 16 Open in SoCal making that their second Open NQ title with their win at Colorado Crossroads in February. Go Aspire!!
Aspire Rox teams sweep every age division entered at AZNQs to bring home five more bids and an alternate to GJNCs:
Aspire 16 Rox win 16 Open title at Crossroads
Aspire 16 Rox went undefeated to capture the 16 Open title with a 11-0 record and earning an Open bid to Junior Nationals this summer. Aspire 16 Black lost only two sets, finishing a great tournament 6-2.
Aspire 16 Rox 16 Open Champions
Congratulations to all Aspire teams for a great weekend at the 20 MLK Fiesta Classic!
Aspire 16 Rox won the 16 Open Division with an undefeated record of 10-0 and without dropping a set. Aspire 17 Rox had a great finish with 3rd in 18 Open and 15 Rox took 3rd overall in 16 Open, making them the top 15's team in the tournament!
Final finishes for the Aspire teams:
17 Rox - 3rd place, 18 Open
16 Rox - 1st place, 16 Open
16 Black - 23rd place, 16 Open
15 Rox - 3rd place, 16 Open
15 Black - 25th place, 16 Club
14 Rox - 11th place, 16 Club
14 Black - 7th place, 16 Club
Congratulations to Aspire's 16 Rox Boys for winning this year's Regional Championships in the 16 and under age division. Aspire's 14 Rox also had an impressive finish to the season taking 2nd place at Regionals.
Boys Regionals Finishes:
We have finished our tryouts. WOW!!!! Aspire has formed 24 Teams from 11s through 17s. Wonderful families, great kids. This is going to be a great season for Aspire Nation!!!
Aspire 15 Rox takes 2nd in Open division at nationals, the best finish in the highest division for any Aspire team. Congratulations to all seven Aspire teams that competed at the Girls Junior National Championships in Minneapolis, MN.
Aspire's great players and coaches punctuated their highly successful 2013-14 season with outstanding results at the USAV at the national championships.
Final results:
Aspire 14 Rox wins Regional Championships
16 ROX TAKES SECOND AT REGIONAL CAMPIONSHIPS! Aspire is the #1 Club in the state with most #1 teams in all age groups and most Open bids to Nationals. Congratulations to all Aspire teams for an amazing season and great finishes. Good luck to all teams heading to Festival, AAU's and GJNC this summer.
Aspire Team's Regional Finishes:
18 ROX - finished 6th (18 Open)
18 Black - finished 20th (18 Open)
17 Rox - finished 4th (17 Open)
16 ROX - finished 2nd (16 Open)
16 Black - finished 17th (16 Open)
16 Royal - finished 25th (16 Championship)
16 White - finished 42nd (16 Championship)
15 Rox - finished 3rd (16 Open) #1 15's team
15 Black - finished 16th (16 Open) #6 15's team
15 White - finished 20th (16 Club)
14 Rox - finished 1st (14 Championship)
14 Black - finished 31st (14 Championship)
14 National - finished 7th (14 Club)
14 Royal - finished 20th (14 Club)
14 White - finished 71st (14 Club)
14 Joe - finished 96th (14 Club)
13 Rox - finished 17th (14 Championship)
13 Royal - finished 51st (14 Club)
13 Black - finished 74th (14 Club)
13 White - finished 94th (14 Club)
12 Rox - finished 1st (12 Club)
12 Royal - finished 36th (12 Club)
12 Silver - finished 37th (12 Club)
12 White - finished 63rd (12 Club)
11 Black - finished 26th (12 Club)
Open Sand and Orientation this Friday, April 24th at the new home for Aspire Sand - Mesquite Beach 6pm - 8pm.
Clinics and league formation session the following morning, Saturday, April 25th from 8am - 11am at Mesquite Beach.
Training will take place Fridays and Sundays throughout May. More details to follow...
Aspire Summer League is now open for registration. See Programs page for more details.
Registration is now open for Summer Athletic training. See Training page for more details.
See programs page for more details.
Congratulations Daeleigh Castile - Aspire 18 Rox - for committing to Angelo State University
Congratulations to Jennifer Codd - Aspire 18 Rox - for committing to St. Martins University.
Congratulations to Rachel Fagerburg, Aspire 18 Rox, for commitment to Minot State University in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference.
Congratulations to Sava Gulstad - Aspire 18 Rox - for committing to South Mountain Community College
Congratulations to Lianna Jones, Aspire 18 Rox, for committing to Scottsdale Community College.
Congratulations to Kailee McCoy - Aspire 18 Rox - for committing to University of Redlands.
Congrats to Kate Porter - Aspire 18 Rox - for signing with Pomona College of the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
Congratulations to Kaitlin Shroll, Aspire 18 Rox, for committing to Embry Riddle Aeronautical University.
Congratulations to Madison Bickle - Aspire 18-Black - for committing to Fort Lewis College, Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference.
Congratulations to Veronica Fabiano - Aspire 17 Black - for committing to California State University East Bay, Pacific West Conference.
Congratulations to Brandy Grant - Aspire 18 Black (2011 and current coach) - for her commitment to Grand Canyon University Sand Volleyball, Western Athletic Conference.
Congratulations to Kayla Greene - Aspire 18 National - for her commitment to Presentation College, Upper Midwest Athletic Conference.
Congratulations to Piper Heineck - Aspire 17 Black - for committing to the United States Air Force Academy, Mountain West Conference.
Congratulations to Kasey Kiefer - Aspire 18 Black - for committing to the University of Texas San Antonio, Conference USA
Congratulation to Jennifer Long - Aspire 18 Black - for committing to Central Methodist University, Heart of America Conference.
Congratulations to Kaysee Pilgrim - Aspire 18 Black - for committing to Western New Mexico University, Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference.
Congratulations to Stephany Purdue - Aspire 18 Black - for committing to the University of Southern Mississippi, Conference USA.
Congratulations to Morgan Sorce - Aspire 18 Black - for her commitment to San Diego Christian University, California Pacific Conference.
Congratulations to Michelle Steagall - Aspire 18 Black - for committing to Winthrop University, Big South Conference.
Congratulations to Alissa Vance - Aspire 18 Black - for committing to Dominican University Chicago, Continental Volleyball Conference
Reigna Johnson - Aspire 18N Black Middle Blocker has committed to playing for Chaminade University's volleyball program [NCAA Division II - Pac West Conference]. Congratulations Reigna, we are proud of you and hope to all go watch you play in Hawaii for the Silver Swords - Aloha!!
Congratulations to Aspire 18N Black Middle Blocker Alexis Nelson for committing to the Northern Michigan University Wildcats volleyball team [NCAA Division II, Great Lakes Athletic Conference]. We are very proud of you!
Congratulations to Justine Ackie - Aspire 18N Black setter - for committing to the Chadron State, Nebraska volleyball program. [NCAA Division II, Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference]. Way to go, Justine, we are very proud!
Congratulations to Aspire 18N Black Opposite Hitter Michele Langskov for committing to the Garden City (KS) Community College Broncbuster ladies volleyball team. Way to go, Michele, we are very proud!
Shan England (18 Black) commits to Utah State University - Division I
Jessica Laflin (18 Black) commits to U.S. Air Force Academy - Division I
Brandy Grant (18 Black) commits to South Mountain Community College - NJCAA
Mary Jo Kolze (18 Black) commits to Missouri State - Division I


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Our apartment has several features that distinguish it from the rest:
It's right on Lake Como, with 2 gardens; one shared, on the lake shore and the other private, right outside your front door.
It also has a large and spacious open plan living area, and as this was once a full time home, the kitchen is very well equipped.
The apartment is 100m2 and recently renovated, with free WiFi, in an 18th century building. It's old-fashioned on the outside, modern and comfortable on the inside and ideal for relaxing, with absolutely stunning views.
It sleeps up to 6 people in one double and one twin bedroom and a sofa-bed in the living room, so is suitable both for families and couples.
You can swim in the lake from the shared garden which runs alongside the lake edge. The apartment's private garden has a BBQ, table and chairs for al fresco dining and four sun loungers too.
There is also plenty to see in the area during your stay and the lake ferries stop only 300 metres away.
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We like it very much to stay in the beautiful apartement in Nesso! Its really dreamfull to have the holiday there. The nice look to the lake and the perfekt inside in the house. We also like the garden and the adventurous way to get there. We never had a problem to get a parkingplace. And Susi was very helpful! It`s really bella italia!
We arrive wit our Family from Zurich Switzerland to this lovely place Nesso at the Lake Como. The stairs downstairs to the Casa was breathtaking. Like in a Movie from a fairy-tale. Super Romantic, lovely lookouts to the sea and some nice cats in front of the old houses. The Casa himself was also great. Garden, Fireplace, a lot of Space and the direct look to the lake. Our Childreen, (3 Years and 6 Years) loves when den Ferry goes by. They also like the stairs. It was every day like a little adventure to find a new way to the house. The Cafeteria and the Little Market Shop are also very good for all the things you need for a family holiday. A nice trip with the childreen is to go to the next little Village Careno. There is a little Beach and some gras near the lake where the Childreen can jump around. And the best thing is, the great Trattoria del Porto is very near. Lovely Persons guide the restaurant and we drink good cafe and sambucca. We have a great Time in Nesso and the surroundings. Everything is back in Time, no Touristic Places, and a lot of nice spots to take beautiful photographs. For People they search the Original Italy, come and visit Nesso and stay in the Casa del Nibbio!
The apartment was very spacious with nice kitchen, large living area and nice bedrooms. The apartment is located just above the water and has amazing views of the lake and surrounding area. Every window in the apartment has a different and attractive view! Location is great for quick and easy access to the nearby dock and boats to Como, Bellagio, Varenna and other towns and villages. If you have a car it is also a very quick and easy ride to Bellagio, Como and on to Switzerland. The owners were terrific and make it clear that the steps down to the apartment can be a challenge. I can't stress this enough as it is a rather long and strenuous walk down and up the steps at almost 1/3 of a mile or 500 meters. But the walk will keep you fit while on vacation and the location and view is worth it! Also a very nice garden located on the grounds with great views of Lake Como! Watching the boats going to and from the nearby dock is also a very nice benefit. I would recommend the apartment to anyone that is fit and yet wants to be close to the water.
We had a lovely stay here! It is more a house than an appartement, because of the access from the front door to the garden and the path to the village. The views are amazing and everything you need you find here. We will surely book again, and the low season is the real Italian experience at the Lake Como.
My family spent a week here in mid-April. The property was very clean and well-maintained. The photos of the apartment match the reality. There is a pleasant synergy between the classic structure of the apartment and the modern touches.
The owner is extremely organized and provides detailed information on the apartment and the area. He makes himself available if needed, as do the neighbors. We utilized our rental car, the local busses, and the ferries to visit the towns around the lake. But the walking paths alongside the lake are by far the best way to take in the scenery. The steps might be a challenge for some, but they certainly add to the experience! An absolutely wonderful holiday in Lago di Como, Italia. I hope to return someday.
Nesso is een kleine (c.a. 1300 inwoners) plaatsje waar iedereen die wij gesproken hebben erg aardig is. Er is een kafeetje, één winkeltje, één pinautomaat, één bushalte, één ferrystop en twee restaurants. (de dichtsbijzijnste is het beste voor pizza, het tweede, tres Roses genaamd heeft een goed ontbijt en diner voor een scherpe prijs)
Wat je dus nodig hebt is er. Wij hadden een huurauto, hetgeen ik iedereen aan zou raden. Wel met volledige verzekering afsluiten; de wegen zijn erg smal en met parkeren neemt men het niet zo nauw. Onze huurauto zag er bij terugbrengen beduidend slechter uit dan toen we hem meekregen, en niet door ons toedoen....)
Het appartement is van alle gemakken voorzien; wasmaschine, bbq, televisie, dvd speler, verrekijker, toepasselijke informatiefolders, boeken en dvd's, incl. toebehoren....alles compleet. Het is dus ligt bepakt reizen. Eigenaar Rob zorgt ervoor dat alles, al dan niet via een hulp, geregeld wordt. Het appartment ligt erg rustig, direct aan het water op de bovenste verdieping van 3. Het is modern, en comfortabel ingericht. Instrukties liggen her en der duidelijk georganiseerd. Nadeel van de ligging is wel dat het aan een kant 358 treden omlaag en 56 treden omhoog, of aan de andere kant 256 treden omlaag lopen is. Zal wel met de hoogte van de treden te maken hebben of zo. Het beste kan je dus meteen maar alles wat je nodig hebt meeslepen, want na tweemaal zoiets gelopen te hebben is je batterij wel leeg. Dan is het heerlijk bijkomen in de privetuin of de gezamelijke tuin, iets lager gelegen.
De lokatie is bij uitstek geschikt om dagtripjes in de omgeving te maken. Milaan is ong. een uur rijden wat wij te ver vonden, doch er is voldoende in de nabije omgeving. aanrader is om, ondanks de prijs, een bootje te huren. Kostte ons €145,00 voor 3 uur, maar het was het waard.
Kortom: Het is een plek waar wij nog graag eens naar terugkeren!
Cosy, authentic and very comfortable apartment on a beautiful spot. Amazing views at Lake Como. Quiet. In real even better than the beautiful pictures in the add. Definitely a place to visit again. The daily challenges are the stairs from the parking place to the house.
Nesso is a lovely village halfway between Como and Bellagio, and can be reached by car, bus or ferry. Although small, it has several cafes, grocers, a great restaurant and an ATM. People come to visit the waterfall, there's a ruined castle and several small old churches. It's very friendly and a good place to see people going about their lives. Nesso isn't a holiday resort, but it's very easy to access all the things to see and visit around Lake Como.
Golf: There are several golf courses in the Como area, if you fancy a round or two, during your holiday
Villa d'Este Golf Club A difficult par 69 - 5 miles from Como.
Monticello Golf Club 36 holes - 7 miles from Como.
Carimate Golf Club 10 miles from Como
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26 Apr 2015 - 27 Jun 2015
4 night minimum stay
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High season
28 Jun 2015 - 29 Aug 2015
7 night minimum stay
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Mid season
30 Aug 2015 - 24 Oct 2015
4 night minimum stay
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Low season
25 Oct 2015 - 26 Dec 2015
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|No additional mandatory fees
Cleaning is charged at €75 per week and a refundable deposit is required of €150, which will be returned to you within 2 weeks of the end of your holiday. 25% of the full cost is required on booking, with the full balance due 28 days before the holiday commences.
Rental rates include towels, bed linen and heating.
Please Note: The owner of this property accepts payment in the original currency specified (EUR), before use of conversion tool. The conversion tool is provided for your convenience only. The owner may accept other currencies if specifically agreed in advance.


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It's too cold for warmies:
They might be adapting to the wrong climate.
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, "and we must begin to adapt to it even as we work to stop it."
I swear this is the first time I have seen one of these moonbats say the word "adapt". It is in conjunction with "we must work to stop it" but it is a start.
The climate changes - humans will adapt accordingly. Always have, always will. We can't see into the future, we can't control the weather.
We will adapt.
Wed 16 Feb 11 (08:28pm)
Thu 17 Feb 11 (09:54am)
Gaia has achieved consciousness and can even try jokes ...
Wed 16 Feb 11 (08:37pm)
Hansen or Hanssen, makes me think of people playing mind games. Or worse.
Wed 16 Feb 11 (08:46pm)
Snow storms? In winter? How strange that New York City isn't exhibiting the conditions Hansen once imagined…
Wed 16 Feb 11 (09:02pm)
If it snows, let them buy HOT and tear it up and stuff the pages inside their clothes for insulation. --M. Hertsgaard
Where's Al Gore? --J. Hansen
Wed 16 Feb 11 (10:09pm)
At first I thought this has got to be photoshopped but apparently not. And the score is God/Gaia 1:George Soros 0.
Wed 16 Feb 11 (10:25pm)
What's that definition of insanity? Oh yeah, bleating "global warming" over and over, and having your event canceled by record snows.
Thu 17 Feb 11 (12:29am)
"Adaptation to climate change" is very likely the reason genus Homo started growing a big brain in the first place. But do carry on.
Thu 17 Feb 11 (01:31am)
Thu 17 Feb 11 (10:59am)
Shhhh... Warmies don't believe in evolution.
Now Gaia's just being petty.
I do have to wonder who will give up first, global warmmongers or Gaia.
I mean, Gaia has been around for billions of years so she must have some serious patience.
Global warmmongers aren't really noted for noticing reality and ignorance and short-term memory loss could approximate patience.
Thu 17 Feb 11 (04:15am)
So here we have the confluence of several events:
1) Western educational systems that educates people beyond their intelligence thereby producing intellectuals. At the risk of stating the obvious - only intellectuals can tolerate each other because they are insufferable, pretentious and prodigious bores.
2) The steady disappearance of traditional religion from our public life creating a vacuum and, as we know, nature abhors a vacuum --> enter environmentalism...stage "left" (sorry - that was too easy). All good religions have an apocalypse and so must this new one: Global Cooling (back in the 70's), Global Warming until recently, and today we enjoy the dread apocalypse of "Climate Disruption"…whatever that means. Apparently the climate is supposed to be static or behave in a manner other than what we observe.
3) Western societies as a whole are at, or near, the top of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. Hence, the obsession with Self-Actualization, the small triangle atop Maslow's pyramid. Self-Actualization includes problem-solving and what greater problem can there be than preventing the destruction of the planet…by our hands!!! Curiously, that same Self-Actualization triangle includes "Acceptance of Facts" – a trait I do not associate with the global warming/climate disruption crowd.
So there you have it – legions of bored, well-fed, high self-esteem intellectuals whose neutered religious impulse compels them to embrace saving the planet regardless of the facts or of the cost. Is it any wonder that this nonsense refuses to go away?
Thu 17 Feb 11 (06:55am)
Thu 17 Feb 11 (10:14am)
And Frank, what they require from society is its destruction, thereby making it unable to afford their parasitical lifestyles.
They have serious 'outcome issues'.
Al Gore must be in town!
Thu 17 Feb 11 (07:21am)
This is natural selection in action. The warmies will perish because they will insist on wearing roman sandals and sarongs and screeching about 'global warming' to the bitter end, while all around them the land freezes. However, the sensible people, like myself, who have been busy stocking up on canoes, snow shoes, wooly jumpers and cans of corned beef and baked beans will (I hope) survive.
Go Gaia!
Thu 17 Feb 11 (10:04am)
The ABC AM program today raked up an expert to say that increased rain is actually consistent with ... whatever it's called this week. So presumably cooling is also just another symptom of our manmade naughtiness.
Thu 17 Feb 11 (10:37am)
It's really quite simple to adapt to varying climate. If it gets too hot, buy some shorts. If it gets too cold, buy a jacket.
Thu 17 Feb 11 (12:35pm)
Did you see Mark Hertsgaard get owned by Senator Inhofe when he tried to ambush the senator? Facts always win out.
Thu 17 Feb 11 (01:55pm)
But, but, it's weather, not climate. Wait, wait, it's climate dirsuption, not global warming… er, weather.... no.... climate.... no, this doesn't prove anything… er, no, this proves everything...er [steam starting to come out of ears] er… Hansen… Gore… mmmm… Gaia… mmm...[ears screaming, steam pouring out]...HIDE THE DECLINE… IPCC… UGLY INDIAN GUY WITH TOO MUCH FACIAL HAIR.... GLACIERS.... mmmm… THIS DOES NOT COMPUTE...[Tasmanian Devil head spinning] aaiiiieeeaaaaiiieeeeaaaiiiieee [KA-BOOOOM...splat].
Thu 17 Feb 11 (05:43pm)
Funny as.
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ATLANTA - Chris Benoit's mother wonders whether her son would still be alive if federal agents had been more aggressive when they discovered the professional wrestler was buying large quantities of steroids.The Drug Enforcement Administration acknowledged this week that Benoit's name surfaced in an investigation before he killed his wife, son and himself. But Benoit wasn't charged, and his supply continued until at least May, a month before the murder-suicide, records show. DEA spokesman Rusty Payne said, 'It's ridiculous for anyone to think we could have known that anything like that could have happened.' But Benoit's mother said she is concerned by the disclosure as well as another one that suggests police were previously aware that Benoit's doctor, Phil Astin, may have been improperly prescribing medications. Asked if quicker action by authorities could have helped her son, Margaret Benoit said in a telephone interview from her home in Alberta, Canada, 'We would certainly hope so. We just don't know. We're dealing with so many things. It's incredible.' The case highlights the DEA's focus on drug traffickers rather than individual users, even when those users are star athletes. The targets of the BALCO investigation in San Francisco, for instance, weren't the baseball players and runners who allegedly bought steroids but the distribution network that sold them. Building those types of cases can take years. 'We can arrest and prosecute users, but they are not the target or focus of most investigations,' Payne said. Astin was charged Monday, more than a week after the killings, with improperly prescribing medications to two patients, but not Chris Benoit. More charges are possible later.
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Welcome to the Institute of Mathematics and Image Computing
No doubt: images, image processing and image computing are everywhere in modern life. Application areas range from classical topics such as astronomy or photography to more recent discoveries such as bio-molecular or medical imaging, just to name a few.
We, the Institute of Mathematics and Image Computing and the Fraunhofer MEVIS Project Group Image Registration, provide mathematical methods and practical solutions for state-of-the-art imaging problems with strong focus on medical imaging. Our goal is to bridge the gap between fundamental research and industrial development and to provide sound solutions that simply work and simplify work.
Our activities range from education and training of highly qualified personnel, over research on application relevant mathematical models as well as efficient and sustainable algorithms, to the development and implementation of industrial solutions for clinical applications.
Keywords: medical imaging, image registration, inverse problems, numerical optimization, partial differential equations, scientific computing and variational techniques.
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On Wendesday, May 27, 16.00, Clarisa Sánchez. Ph.D., from the Diagnostic Image Analysis Group at Radboud UMC Nijmegen, Holland, will give a talk on "Retinal Image Analysis: A Cost-Efficient Peek to the Retina".
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Families Encouraged to Take Car Seat Safety with Them as They Gear Up for Holiday Travel
FOXBORO, Mass. and MONTREAL, Nov. 16, 2010 /PRNewswire/ — As millions of families hit the road this holiday travel season, Dorel Juvenile Group (DJG), Inc., a division of Dorel Industries (TSX: DII.B, DII.A), and the nation's largest juvenile products manufacturer, is encouraging parents and caregivers to take safety with them as they travel this holiday season. AAA recently announced 42.2 million Americans are projected to travel over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, one of the busiest travel weekends of the year.
Just in time for the holiday travel season, Air Protect(®) Technology, developed by DJG, is available in four Safety 1(st) car seats, including the onBoard(TM) 35 Air infant car seat, Complete Air(TM) 65 convertible car seat, onSide air(TM) convertible car seat, and Boost Air Protect(®) booster seat. The Air Protect(®) line encompasses all weight and height requirements for child restraint systems. Also, special edition and standard varieties are available, accommodating all family budgets.
Through the precise release of air, Air Protect(®) compresses and shields children from side impact intrusion and immediately reduces crash forces where the child is most vulnerable – the head.
"We invest heavily in resources to foster cutting edge safety innovation such as Air Protect(®) technology," said Dorel Juvenile Group President and CEO, Dave Taylor. "With so many families on the road this season, we take pride in our ability to offer the ultimate in safety to children of all ages with car seats for all budgets."
"With 42.2 million Americans expected to travel by automobile this holiday season, child passenger safety should be a priority for all parents before hitting the road," said Kathleen Marvaso, Vice President, AAA Public Affairs. "Car seat selection and proper installation are extremely important when preparing for holiday road travel."
In addition to cutting edge technology, Dorel Juvenile Group car seats include several features to ensure safety for children and ease of use for parents. For proper installation, a level to ground indicator visually identifies when the seat is in the appropriate and safest position for the child. Also, the QuickFit(TM) Harness System adjusts harness height from the front in one easy step – there's no need to uninstall from the car or rethread. Color-coded guides are also featured on the seats, allowing installation tips and instructions to be easily accessible at any time. All Dorel car seats are also equipped with the one-click LATCH installation system, allowing for quick and easy installation in just one step.
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Dorel Juvenile Group USA is a division of Dorel Industries Inc. (TSX: DII.B, DII.A), a world class juvenile products and bicycle company. Established in 1962, Dorel creates style and excitement in equal measure to safety, quality and value. The Company's lifestyle leadership position is pronounced in both its Juvenile and Bicycle categories with an array of trend-setting products. Dorel's powerfully branded products include Safety 1(st), Quinny, Cosco, Maxi-Cosi and Bebe Confort in Juvenile, as well as Cannondale, Schwinn, GT, Mongoose, Iron Horse and SUGOI in Recreational/Leisure. Dorel's Home Furnishings segment markets a wide assortment of furniture products, both domestically produced and imported. Dorel is a US$2 billion company with 4500 employees, facilities in nineteen countries, and sales worldwide.
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Well begun is half done. Openers Aakash Chopra and Vineet Saxena walked back undefeated after three sessions under the heat and humidity here on Thursday. The rate of scoring might not have pleased a small gathering but Rajasthan had made significant progress by stumps.
In an era where fears of the game's abbreviated form adversely impacting the technique and temperament of players for cricket's longer format loom, the two like-minded Rajasthan batsmen displayed an immaculate defence and old-fashioned application.
Not a single wicket fell on the first day of the Ranji Trophy final at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium. Defending champion Rajasthan progressed to 221 without loss after winning what could turn out to be a crucial toss.
Saxena (120 batting, 269b, 16x4) and Chopra (86 batting, 273b, 10x4) made the Tamil Nadu attack toil on a track that became slow after offering some carry in the first session.
The opening duo largely played in the 'V', collected singles and when the frustrated home bowlers were forced to shorten their length, cut and pulled. The 'waiting game' worked.
Injury worries
A forgettable day for Tamil Nadu was made worse when batting mainstay Abhinav Mukund had to hobble off the field after injuring himself while attempting to prevent a boundary soon after tea. Mukund has a swelling on his right hip. Another specialist batsman Shri Vasudevadas left the area in the final session with a back spasm.
Rajasthan's game-plan was clear – bat as long as possible, put a 500 plus total on the board and then apply pressure on the batting side on a pitch that might deteriorate. Chopra is an old soldier. The opener endured a moment of concern in the morning when he missed a pull and was hit under the left eye by a lifting delivery from paceman J. Kaushik. He settled down and an off-drive off Yomahesh was a shot of poise and timing.
Saxena appears to have imbibed much from Chopra's technique. The bat and pad were close together as he went forward in defence. He was sure-footed while driving the pacemen and cut with panache.
And when left-arm spinner Aushik Srinivas bowled over the wicket, he countered the ploy by reverse-sweeping the bowler. It was baffling why Srinivas was made to try this negative line on the first day of the match. Srinivas bowled much better from round the wicket even if his bowling lacked deception in flight. Tamil Nadu worked to a definite ploy when the silly point was moved to short-leg to get the batsman to play more freely on the off-side and nick one turning away to either the 'keeper or the slip. Chopra all but edged once.
The pacemen were able to contain but should have bowled a fuller length to snare the batsmen with swing. There were occasions when the length was predictable.
Chopra has a slice of fortune though. He could have departed on 47 but R. Prasanna could not latch on to a sharp chance in the close-in cordon. Srinivas was the bowler to suffer.
Off-spinner Sunny Gupta retained his spot but spells of 6-0-18-0, 2-0-8-0 and 5-1-14-0 did not quite reflect the skipper's confidence in him. If Gupta is in the side as a specialist spinner then he should be given longer spells. The day's final stretch belonged to Saxena. The compact batsman flicked Balaji to reach his hundred. There was hardly any reverse swing for the pacemen and the second new ball was taken. Saxena responded with a few scintillating cuts.
This also meant the Tamil Nadu pacemen were erring in length.
The scores: Rajasthan — 1st innings: A. Chopra (batting) 86, V. Saxena (batting) 120, Extras (b-5, lb-5, nb-3, w-2): 15, Total (for no loss in 90 overs): 221.
Tamil Nadu bowling: Balaji 13-7-33-0, Kaushik 18-6-30-0, Yomahesh 13-2-42-0, Srinivas 30-11-55-0, Gupta 13-1-40-0, Mukund 2-0-6-0, Vasudeva Das 1-0-5-0.
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I have had the Kodak Hero 5.1 for over a year now and its the first time I have tried the scanner.
The scanned photo on screen is in soft focus or out of focus. I cant seem to get it any better using corrections in Elements 6.
Print outs are as good as whats on the screen any advice from other kodak 5.1 all in one users.
OS7. Dell all in one Inspiron one.
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Have you looked at page 82 in the users manual? Kodak.
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Thank you for the post and link, It was a big help and I am much wiser now.
I saved that link in Bookmarks as I am sure it will come in handy again.
The prints are clean and clear, cheers.
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The A.C.I.B. has need of your special abilities to counter a new threat to civilisation. You have been given a rendez-vous in the warehouse district of the city to receive your mission briefing.
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Probably my fifth favorite HL1 mod of all time.
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One of my favorite mods ever. It's a large grunt fest, you can really feel being in a war! You start off in a Warehouse District of a City and receive a mission to assassinate the G-Man. The initial levels are a little tough but everything else is quite easy (I play on Easy: it wasn't hard for me. If you play on other difficulties it will be very hard because of the large number of Marines). You must ride a Tram to go to the mountains where G-Man's HQ is located. You can see a lovely skybox with mountains on it! It's full of well done scripted sequences, too. After assassinating the guy and destroying his laboratory you must escape
and the final part is very well done! You must fight destroying Ospreys, Alien Vessels, fighting Marines and Aliens! And you can finally escape with an Apache. Fantastic mod! It was made by one of the best mappers of all time, the creator of the rat maps used in Counter-Strike and Team Fortress Classic!
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A very clever mod with an extreme diversity of battle challenges, using only original content of HL1, yet you will hardly recognize any locations, it's a really nice piece of work, and the final part is just amazing.
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I see no reason this doesn't deserve a straight 10 out of 10.
The mod starts off with a simple intro that clearly lays out the plot and starts you off. The rest of the game is going through a fun and carefully built facility. Designs were good and going through the mod was highly enjoyable.
The creator even put in the extra little effort to put some personality behind the main villain and some of the allies you come across in the game. Certain parts of the mod were especially flashy and detailed and I loved every second of it.
I found no problems whatsoever with the mod apart from a single texture error that just caused a small surface to flash. This is bug free and well crafted, so kudos to you and job well done. I loved this.
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It can be very difficult and at times it isn't the most balanced or well designed mod out there, but those looking for some old school fun should look no further. Edge of Darkness should have you on the Edge of your seat :)
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A seven.


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by Bruce Strand, Sports editor The Elk River basketball coach had an easy time pinpointing what he likes best about Clay Elrod. "I like that he is a sophomore," Randy Klasen grinned. "And I have him for two more years." Elrod, who's technically a post player but scores more like a guard, a...Read More
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by Bruce Strand, Sports editor Elk River basketball coach Randy Klasen was elated to be presented with his 400th victory, but even more pleased that his team has started 2-0 against two traditionally strong programs. The Elks pummeled Centennial 81-64 with torrid shooting and taut defense at ...Read More
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More speed, power and memory for HTC's One X+ smartphone
By Chris Wood
October 2, 2012
HTC has announced an updated version of its flagship HTC One X smartphone. The One X+ is set to provide users with more speed, storage and an extended battery-life. The refreshed device will ship with the company's Sense 4+ UI and will run the latest Android Jelly Bean operating system, which are also coming to existing One X and One S handsets in an update.
The One X+ will feature a 1.7 GHz quad-core NVIDIA Tegra 3 chip (up from 1.5 GHz) and 64 GB of internal storage. The battery capacity has also been increased from 1800 to 2100 mAh, which will reportedly provide up to 6 hours of additional talk time. The battery upgrade is the most welcome change, with many users and reviewers bemoaning the original handset's somewhat poor performance in this area.
Despite receiving a wealth of positive reviews, the original One X experienced slow sales, an issue largely rooted in the strength of the competition. Samsung's Galaxy S3 smartphone launched shortly after the Taiwanese firm's device and featured LTE connectivity and higher battery capacity.
In addition to the unveiling of the One X+, HTC also announced the upcoming Sense 4+ and Android Jelly Bean update for One X and One S handsets. The OTA (over the air) update will go live at some point in October and will bring with it a number of improvements, including the Google Now service that includes a voice activated assistant similar to Apple's Siri.
The One X+ is set to hit Europe and North Asia this month and South Asia in November. No announcement has yet been made regarding pricing or a U.S. release.
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I'm guessing battery life is a big issue for most phone users. With all the super slim phones out there (I have a Galaxy S3), I'd be more than happy to have a somewhat thicker phone that has twice or even three times the battery power.
How many people after finding their phone battery just doesn't quite cut it, end up buying after market battery add-ons that end up making the phone much, much ticker anyway.
I'd hazard a guess that the first manufacturer that comes out with a half decent phone (HTC, are you listening?) that has say, a 5000 mAh battery will cream the competition.Jarris Fuller
Battery life is most certainly a function of usage pattern and phone setup. I have a low priced Galaxy which required almost daily charging. even with my minimalist usage. With a battery saver app installed and properly configured I can now go more than 8 days without requiring charging.
What the manufacturers need to look at is the old time different AH rated snap in battery packs used with some of the VHS video cameras. These were like the battery + cover built as a single unit. It made for ultra fast change over of batteries to not miss out on critical moments. With successively larger capacity batteries these stuck out a bit more without hindering the operation. If the phone manufacturers used the same approach the phone just might become say 3 mm thicker with double the battery capacity. I am sure almost all heavy users could live with this for the great convenience it offers.pmshah
If it is battery life you are after, why not consider the Motorola Razor Maxx which is designed to have a long battery life.Oztechi


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Monarchs, Milkweeds and Pollinator Gardens
The CPF pollinator garden at 15 Willow Place in the village of Cazenovia now has perennials added with thanks to the Cazenovia Garden Club. Additional planting took place saturday and sunday, and over a dozen cterpillars were lunching on the plantain.
. The very first of this summer's monarch butterflies have been sighted in our area. There is hope for a successful year of population growth for this repidly declining species. CPF has teamed up with the Stone Quarry Hill Art Park to offer an interactive website for the polsitn of local sightings of milkwee and monarch caterpillars and butterflies. Go to www.sqhap.org/monarch to post your own observations or keep track of our local populations.
Willow Festival April 25, 2015
The Willow Patch will be the site of a celebration of unique ecology, art and recreation on saturday, April 25 form 10 to noon. Originally the path and floodplain for chittenango Creek as it passed through Cazenovia Village, the Willow Patch is found off Mill St. one block of the village center.
At the festival there will be demonstrations on how to use the willow to make a wattle fence, a garden arbor, and a sweat lodge! Children (and adventurous adults!) can climb into the oversize willow basket and join author and basketmaker Elizabeth Schoonmaker for story time. Explore the paths through the Willow Patch and learn about the history and the ecology.
The event is free and open to the public. See you there!
March 25, 2015
Each year CPF honors the buldings, landscapes and people that have made a significant contribution to the character of the Greater Cazenovia area in the previous 12 months. The awards will be presented at our Annual Meeting on May 21st. CPF is accepting nominations for this year's awards. Information on awards categories, criteria and nomination submission can be found under the About / Annual Meeting tab, above.
February 18, 2015
Evening adventures by starlight and snowlight! Join us for these two free programs.
Owl Prowl Saturday, Feb. 28 6:30 - 8 pm. From the New Woodstock Lumber parking area, Railroad Ave., New Woodstock, we will be guided by environmental educator Fred von Mechow in search of winter owls. Skis or snowshoes.
Full Moon Jaunt Thursday, March 5 7-8 pm. Ski or snowshoe on CPF trails through the woods and fields. Meet in CPF parking area on Burlingame Road one mile west of Route 13. Dress warmly and come even if cloudy. You'll be surprised how much we can see!
February 12, 2015
Parking for the Fairchild Hill trail is in jeopardy! It is important that trail users park in the back right corner of the plowed area behind the brown building at the south end of Cazenovia Lake. You should be behind the CPF Trail sign. Tractor trailers need to be able to turn around behind the building 24/7. If there are already 3 cars there, please use the State parking area across Route 20. The building owners have generously provided this parking space on their property - please respect the privelege. Contact CPF if you have any questions. Thanks.
February 3, 2015
This coming Saturday, February 7, join CPF for a Wagon Ride Into History. Hear stories of people and places in 18th and 19th century Cazenovia accompanied by the clip clop of your horse-drawn wagon. This guided tour will celebrate history as you stop to hang a plaque showing the original construction date and owner on several of the older houses. The wagon will load at Common Grounds at 1 pm.
Want to learn your house's history? Read more about CPF's Historic House Sign Initiative on this website under the Conserve/Preserve tab, above.
November 18, 2014
Tonight, 7 pm at the Cazenovia Library, Dr. Tony Ingraffea, Professor of Engineering at Cornell University, will present "The Science of Shale Gas / Oil Drilling". This is a great chance to update ourselves on recent information about hydrofracking and oil and gas extraction.
October 22, 2014 Historic Structures Committee
Information on the Historic Structures Committee that is forming and a copy of CPF's Letter to the Editor can be found on our Conserve/Preserve page, above.
Walk Among the Spirits
October 24, 25 and 28 in Evergreen Cemetery
Information on the Events tab, above.
See you there!
September 20, 2014 Bluebirds and Frisbees
Help the students from the Cazenovia Summer Recreation Program install the bluebird houses they made this summer to create a Bluebird Trail in the open meadows of Fairchild Hill. Then try your hand (um...your flying disc) in a field game version of frisbee golf in those same meadows. Fun for participants and spectators alike.
September 3, 2014 Creatures of the Night Walk
Do you ever sit outside at night, listen, and wonder what animals are moving about and communicating with each other? On Saturday, September 6, nature educator Amy Kochem will help us understand the night noises at the CPF Creatures of the Night walk. Kids,adults, families will all enjoy walking through the woods of the Stone Quarry Hill Art Park to listen to and perhaps see the night animals.
Walk starts at 6 pm at the Secret Garden in the Stone Quarry Hill Art Park, on Stone Qurry Rd. about 1/2 mile south of route 20 one mile east of Cazenovia Village. directions found at www.stonequarryhillartpark.org. Walk free and open to the public.
May 19, 2014
Older Homes and Summer Walks --- Andrea Rebeck, program speaker at the CPF 2014 Annual Meeting this thursday, will share her experience as an architect and a homeowner on the joys and challenges of fixing up an older home. Join us at 7 pm thursday, May 22 at St. Peter's Church.
Our final Walk in May is a chance to strengthen your bird identification skills. We will meet at 7:30 am saturday, May 24 at Fairchild Hill. Bring binoculars and wear footwear for wet conditions.
May 7, 2014
Fishermen and Bird Watcher's Take Note!
On Saturday, May 10,from 10 am to noon join the opening of the new public fishing area along 1/2 mile of Chittenango Creek at CPF's Kings Field on Route 13 2 miles soulth of the village of Cazenovia. Trout Unlimited will demonstrate casting technique and help new and experienced anglers learn how to catch 'the Big One'.
On saturday, May 24, John Pumilio, a birder who has led trips worldwide, willshare his knowledge and passion for birds on a walk at Fairchild Hill 7:30-9:30 am. Park behind the brown building at the south end of Cazenovia lake.
May 6, 2014
A Sense of Place: A Primer to Unlocking the History of your Home will be presented thursday, May 8 at 7 opm at the Cazenovia Library. Learn step-by-step how to research the history of your home and how to use the resources available to the public through the County and the Cazenovia Public Library. More details on this program and other Preservation Month programs can be found under the Conserve/Preserve tab, subcategory Historic Preservation, above.
February 14, 2014
Design work has begun on improvments to Carpenter's Pond and the Willow Patch to be made this summer. The work will include a dock for fishing access in the Pond as well as improved water flow, a kiosk, benches and an overlook structure in the Willow Patch. Funds for the project come from CPF supporters and from the Central New York Community Foundation. Great article in the Cazenovia Republican at: www.cazenoviarepublican.com/news/2014/feb/05/carpenters-pond-willow-patch-see-improvements-year
December 17, 2013
Thanks to all those community members who have doubled their impact with our Challenge Grant. Through a tax-deductible contribution they have joined CPF to:
- Keep farmland as active open space
- Maintain the historic character of our village
- Provide year-round public trails
- Protect critical ecosystems, and
- Continue careful planning of new development
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November 27, 2013
The first snowstorm of the season gives us time to pause and reflect on all the activities completed this summer and fall with the help of volunteers and community members. In September a larger-than-life willow basket was moved into the Willow Patch off Mill St in the village of Cazenovia. Come find it along with a new boardwalk and trail completed by the Boy Scouts and interpretive signage placed by CPF's summer intern Molly Smith. The summer also brought significant drainage and signage work on the Fairchild Hill, Gorge and Burlingame Trails . Over 200 kids and central NY residents attended our summer walks to explore local nature and history in place and suggested topics for next year's offerings. And CPF continued to monitor the 2500 acres of open space, wetlands and farmland in the Cazenovia area that is protected forever through easements.
June 13, 2013
In conjunction with the Eurocar event to be held at the Lorenzo State Historic Site this coming weekend, CPF is pleased to offer a historic driving tour of the Cazenovia area. With 15 roadside locations highlighted over a scenic 37 mile ride, we hope that the tour is enjoyed both by Eurocar participants and attendees as well as by others visiting or living in the area. We wll be at Lorenzo with information on Sunday, June 16 form 9 am to 1 pm, or download a tour map and directions by going to the Education tab, above. Enjoy your drive!
May 28, 2013
The first two events of CPF's summer Walks 'N Talks series are this week! On wednesday, May 29, a presentation on the over 30 miles of trails available to the public in Cazenovia will take place at the Cazenovia Library Community Room at 7:30. CPF trails, the Link Trail and the Stone Quarry Hill Art Park trails will be highlighted. CACDA will also update us on the development of an electronic interactive database of all area trails.
Spring at Hillcrest – A CPF Fundraiser
Over 100 attendees supported CPF's work of protection of the historic, argricultural and natural resources of Cazenovia at a reception in the historic Hillcrest residence on the Jephson Estate. Hosts Linda and Brian Osborne generously shared their historic home with its intricate Queen Anne style interior and exterior details and its exquisite estate setting and view of Cazenovia Lake.
April 13, 2013
Cazenovia College Environmental Club and CPF volunteers had a full day of activity to benefit Cazenovia's natural beauty. In the morning, over 2 dozen volunteers picked up trash from the banks of Chittenango Creek. After a quick lunch, many ot the same volunteers were joined by new helpers to plant 200 tree and shrub seedlings along the trails and waterways or the Willow Patch off Mill Street in the Village.
February 14, 2013
The tally is in and over 5000 trail users signed in at CPF kiosks in 2012, a 66% growth in registered users in just two years! Thanks to all of you who stop to place your tic mark on the sign in sheets. Documentation of trail usage helps us in our search for funds for trail maintenance and emergency repairs.
November 30, 2012
The Village of Cazenovia was full of pedestrians for the Christmas Walk in Cazenovia last night. The CPF table in front of the Lincklaen House was a busy place where dozens of people learned more about CPF's mission and protection and education activities. CPF thanks and welcomes the thirty five new members who received trail maps and/or pins as they joined the organization last night. CPF relies on its members to provide critical support to maintain trails, purchase protective easements and offer its wide variety of educational programs.
October 25, 2012
CPF shared maps of historic, agricultural and natural resources in the Cazenovia area with the Cazenovia Planning Board. These maps delineate 20 different resources. The information will be valuable in identifying and prioritizing resource values on parcels being considered for development or protection. Public display of the maps will be in the Cazenovia Library for the months of February and March.