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The following are descriptions of the primary awards given at our annual Awards Night:
Martin Luther King Servant Leader Award: This honor reflects the character and legacy of our school's namesake, Dr. Martin Luther King. Dr. King led by serving. His life modeled "the first shall be last" and "do unto others what you would have done to you." In that spirit, we honor an exemplary young person who leads all season by serving. This award honors someone who demonstrably puts others before him or herself. This person does not seek aclaim, but is noticed, respected and honored by many due to their sacrificial character. To maintain the dignity and esteem of this award, the coaching staff awards it only when there is a deserving athlete, therefore, it's an honor that is not yearly given.
Most Valuable Runner This is a person who displays a consistently valuable character to the competitive outcome of the team all year long. These qualities are demonstrated in a variety of ways, among which for consideration are: Speed and skill on the race path, competitive contribution to the success of the team in racing, strong, positive contribution to the success of the team in practice, positive attitude toward the sport and teammates, coachability, demonstrated enthusiasm for King High, demonstration of unselfishness, integrity, and verbal leadership and inspiration toward the team
Four Year Athlete Award :
Athletes who compete in cross country at King High all four years of high school are honored with a paper certificate, handsomely framed.
Those who, during their senior year, finish with exceptional attitude and effort, will receive a distinguished plaque. In order to qualify for this plaque, athletes must meet the minimum requirements in all of the following categories during their senior season:
1) Miss less than 5 days of running,
2) Compete in 75% of the invitationals,
3) remain eligible academically,
4) meet the minimum request of fundraising
5) finish in good standing with their teammates and coaches
Most Improved Runner: This is a person who demonstrably shows dramatic improvement in their race times from one season to the next or within the context of one season
Rookie of the Year: The most impressive new-comer to King High XC, both boy and girl. A rookie who demonstrated an above average success in racing and commitment to the sport and the team.
Please Note: While the coaches do reserve the right to award a letter to any athlete regardless of point total, due to the objective nature of the lettering system and its broad-based, multi-faceted approach, such awards have never been given since this system's adoption in 2002. 100 points are required to letter. Less than 100 points will not letter.
League Championship and CIF Patches: League Championship patches are made available only for varsity letter earners who raced in the top nine (9) of King's finishers at least once during the season. CIF Finalist/championship patches will be available to those who raced in, or served as an alternate on the CIF teams.
Varsity Letter Requirements: The varsity letter for King Cross Country is awarded for both talent and effort. It is designed to be a valued award for running ability, hard work and dedication. The achievement of a varsity letter is not a right, but rather the result of a personal responsibility to act and behave all season in a "Varsity Manner," meaning, an above average commitment to the team, the sport, to hard work and to improvement. A letter can be earned by anyone from any grade level. To earn a varsity letter in Cross Country, the athlete must do the following.
1. Finish the season in good standing with the coaches
2. Compete in at least three of the in-season Saturday invitationals
3. Maintain a "varsity attitude" throughout the season. A varsity attitude is demonstrated by an above-average commitment to the team's goals, to the sport and to one's individual improvement.
4. Maintain a 2.0 GPA
5. Don't quit. Quitting for any reason prior to the end of the season will disqualify an athlete from a letter.
6. Once the five criteria above have been achieved, the student-athlete must also earn 100 or more points from any of the following categories.
1. Displays a Consistent Positive Attitude.
Athletes of any ability level who are viewed by the coaching staff during the summer camp or during the prior season(s) as being negative toward their teammates, the sport, training, the coaching staff or the well-being of the program will not make the team. Such attitudes are detrimental to the team bonding process and will not be tolerated.
Prior experience with King Cross Country will NOT guarantee a position on the team.
Internet/Facebook/Twitter posts, texting or other electronic communication that is damaging to individuals or the team as a whole will not be tolerated and if discovered will be grounds for dismissal from the team
Such characteristics of negativity, should they arise during the competitive season (after selection has been made) may result in mid-season dismissal from the team.
2. Shows Consistent Quality Effort in practice.
Athletes who make a habit of walking for any part of a practice after the first two weeks of the summer practice schedule will not be selected for the competitive season. Deliberately cutting a prescribed route to gain a shorter distance is viewed as showing a distinct lack of effort.
3. Demonstrates a Minimum Ability Level.
Concerns of safety and liability require that the coaches be able within reason, to monitor all runners on the team. Therefore, runners must demonstrate the ability to run at an adequate speed to ensure visibility and group contact. Much effort will be made by the coaches during the summer camp to motivate and instruct all runners to be able to maintain reasonable contact with the group. Should a runner NOT be able to consistently finish workouts without walking, within a reasonable time-gap of the group, such a runner will not be selected for the competitive season.
All athletes must meet minimum time standards to make the team. Below is a listing of the marks for both ROOKIES and VETERANS.
Rookies must meet the following by the final time trial in August:
On a three mile course:
Girl, 9th and 10th grade rookies must run 26:30 or faster
Boy, 9th and 10th grade rookies must run 24:30 or faster
Girls in 11th who are rookies must run 24:30 or faster
Boys in 11th who are rookies must run 21:30 or faster
Girls in 12th grade who are rookies must run 22:30 or faster
Boys in 12th grade who are rookies must run 19:30 or faster
Veterans must meet the following by the final time trial in August: (Veterans are boys and girls who have run at least one year of King XC)
Run a three mile course in their 2014 PR + 1:25. List of times RETURNERS of KING XC must meet to make the team
NOTE: Improvement over your time spent in our program is an expectation. Therefore, if a KXC veteran's 2014 PR + 1:25 window pushes their qualifying mark ABOVE the rookie standard for your grade, then the veteran must meet the rookie standard for their grade level.


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'I Can Always Tell'
A central California woman writes: "I'm raising my grandson, who is 8; he calls me 'Mama.' I'm at least 20 years older than most of the parents of his classmates, and when I drop him off or pick him up, the other kids notice that difference. He tells me they make fun of him, asking why his 'mother' is so old."
A man writes about an elementary school parent-teacher conference: "My wife and I both went, and the teacher leaned toward us and whispered, 'I can always tell the children in my class who have two parents at home.' She meant it as something nice to us, but my son's best friend happens to be being raised — and raised well — by a single mom. It made me wonder how the teacher treated my son's friend in class."
Work with individual speakers. When someone makes a comment that excludes or minimizes a type of family, point it out. "You mean every one-parent household is bad? Is that what you're saying?" Or a simpler question: "What do you mean by that?"
Ask the administration for specific changes. Instead of "Parents Night," ask administrators to consider using the more-inclusive "Family Night." Request that school forms be changed to accommodate many kinds of families, instead of "mother/father" contact information, for example, use "caregiver/guardian" contact information.
Ask for help. If a child is being bullied, teased or harassed at school because of family differences, notify school administrators and seek assistance from school counselors.
Advocate for resources and training. Lobby to have library resources and classroom curricula that include positive examples of non-traditional families, including grandparents as parents, single-parent households, adoptive families, foster families and families with gay or lesbian parents. Discuss the issue with the school principal or a guidance counselor, and ask for staff training on issues of family diversity.
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DIY security gives you greater flexibility over your connected home, allowing you to setup each gadget as you see fit and avoid subscription-based services that lock you into a contract. Still, the install-yourself systems vary widely. The all-in-one units typically come with a built-in camera while the accessory-based kits tend to offer them a la carte, as an optional add-on after your initial purchase.
The related apps differ too. Some have live streaming, while others only record a clip when they detect motion. Some have local storage options, while others save footage to a cloud server. And some offer free cloud storage, while others charge a fee. Scroll through our list of security cameras to learn more about the variety of DIY options available.
Archos Smart Home Starter Pack
Archos' $250 (£200 in the UK, Australian availability not yet announced) Smart Home Starter Pack has an Android tablet-hub, various motion and temperature sensors, and two small, battery-powered cameras. The cameras were pretty disappointing. I like that you can easily angle the cameras on their magnetic bases, but they don't offer live streaming. Instead, they record when motion is detected or if you expressly ask them to record.
Read CNET's full review of the Archos Smart Home Starter Pack.
ArcSoft Simplicam
This $150 security camera stands out from others thanks to its facial recognition capabilities. It can't distinguish between faces, but it can recognize the generic structure of a face and, theoretically, alert you that it's a human has triggered its motion sensor, as opposed to a passing truck. This would be useful, if only its notification system was more reliable.
Read CNET's full review of the ArcSoft Simplicam.
Belkin NetCam HD+ Wi-Fi Camera
Belkin's $130 (£130 in the UK, and AU$170 in Australia) NetCam HD+ Wi-Fi Camera is solid DIY camera entry-point. You have to pay $10 a month to store clips and, annoyingly, to receive push notifications. It also doesn't deliver Dropcam Pro-level optics or have the Samsung SmartCam HD Pro's local storage option. Still, you can control it from the WeMo app alongside Belkin's other home automation products.
Read CNET's full review of the Belkin NetCam HD+ Wi-Fi Camera.
BOT Home Automation Doorbot
The $200 (available internationally for about £120, AU$215) DoorBot is a smart doorbell that captures live video footage whenever someone buzzes your front door. Get a push notification when someone's at your door and access the app to see who's there. You can also use the two-way talk feature to chat with them without having to open your door. Unfortunately, the video quality wasn't great, yielding consistently streaky, pixelated images.
Read CNET's full review of the BOT Home Automation Doorbot.
BOT Home Automation Ring
When Doorbot went kaput, BOT Home Automation introduced a successor model called Ring (available in Australia for AU$244 and the UK for £127). This smart doorbell looks a bit different, bumps up the resolution to 720p and tacks on features like cloud storage. The team also plans to add in motion-sensing capabilities as well as a quasi-station complete with humidity, barometric pressure and temperature sensors in the future.
Read CNET's full review of the BOT Home Automation Ring.
Canary got its start on Indiegogo back in 2013, raising nearly $2 million with an original funding goal of $100,000. Considering this impressive crowd-funding feat, we expected to hear from Canary sooner. But, with a retail release slated for this spring, we'll soon have a full review of this Piper-style all-in-one security system.
Read CNET's first take of Canary.
D-Link Pan & Tilt Day/Night Network Camera
D-Link aims for the budget-minded with this $120 model, but unfortunately it shows in the product quality. (The same model sells in the UK for about £80, and in Australia for AU$200.) Low 640x480 resolution, unreliable motion and sound detection, and a broken notification system make this camera a non-starter.
Read CNET's full review of the D-Link Pan & Tilt Day/Night Network Camera.
The $200 (£200 in the UK, not yet available in Australia) Dropcam Pro's crisp 1080p videos and sturdy build make it a leader among DIY security cameras. Receive sound and motion alerts on the related app and access the live feed 24/7. There's no local storage option and its Cloud Video Recording (CVR) fees start at $10 per month or $99 per year for 7 days of saved footage. Nest recently bought Dropcam and Dropcam recently announced an API Beta Program, so expect a lot more from this successful startup-turned-Nest-property.
Read CNET's full review of the Dropcam Pro.
Foscam Plug and Play Wireless IP Camera FI9826P
Foscam is one of the more popular brands of connected cameras, and overall we were impressed with its hardware. Remote control panning and tilting, 3X optical zoom, and a local, SD card storage option are all appealing features. For $220, though, we would expect more up-to-date mobile software and an easier setup process. A new app is in the works that could make this one more competitive. We will report back and update our coverage once we test it out.
Read CNET's full review of the Foscam Plug and Play Wireless IP Camera.
The $150 Homeboy security camera features a rechargeable battery and a magnetic backing so it can travel far and wide across your house (indoor only) for optimal placement and angling. (International availability is slated for this year, but there's no pricing information just yet; direct conversions would be about £95 or AU$170.) This palm-sized cam may not offer live streaming or HD resolution, but it does feature a siren, arm and disarm settings, and an IFTTT channel. No, it won't work as a webcam, but it will alert you to potential security concerns as well as tie into third-party services and products.
Read CNET's full review of Homeboy.
Icontrol Networks Piper
Piper is a $200 (also available in Europe for €150) security module with a camera, a siren, and a whole bunch of sensors that detect everything from ambient light to motion. Track what's going on via live streaming and receive alerts when something's amiss. Piper stores up to 1,000 video clips on its cloud server for free -- there's no local storage option, but there's also no monthly fee.
Read CNET's full review of the Icontrol Networks Piper.
Icontrol Networks Piper NV
The NV distinguishes itself from its similar-looking $199 Piper predecessor in a couple of key ways. With night vision and a 3.4-megapixel camera sensor, the NV is a clear upgrade from the 2-megapixel sans-night vision original. It does reserve a lot of the features that made the first iteration so great -- a 180-degree fisheye lens, a 105-decibel siren, a microphone and a speaker, free cloud storage and multiple sensors -- but the new add-ons take the NV to a whole new level.
Read CNET's full review of the Icontrol Networks Piper NV.
Ion Cameras Ion the Home Wi-Fi Video Camera
This action cam maker has thrown its hat into the security camera ring with this Ion the Home unit. At $130 it boasts a competitive price point, and we also really like its 24 hour rolling cloud storage option. No other camera maker has such a generous plan for hanging on to clips. We're mid review on this one, but so far we like what we see.
Read CNET's full review of the Ion the Home Wi-Fi Video Camera.
iSmartAlarm iCamera
iSmartAlarm's $200 base system has sensors, sirens, keychain tags, and a hub. (Currently available only in the US and Canada, but the company has said it has plans to branch out. Pricing converts to about £120, or AU$215.) Add on $150 and you get its camera too. Fortunately, there's no additional monthly fee attached to this camera. Unfortunately, the camera was very finicky. Up to 15 percent of routers don't work well with it and even if you do get it set up, it doesn't have a built-in motion sensor -- a definite oversight when you consider the competition.
Read CNET's full review of the iSmartAlarm.
iSmartAlarm iCamera Keep
This $150 connected camera has a 720p resolution and live streaming capabilities and is a definite improvement over the original iSmartAlarm iCamera. The first-generation iCamera will still be available, but we'd suggest skipping the hassle and taking a look at the Keep instead. The Keep does have some major limitations though; it doesn't currently support automatic or manual recording or offer any sort of cloud storage for viewing saved clips (a software update should add these features in Feburary, though).
Read CNET's full review of the iSmartAlarm iCamera Keep.
Manything, iOS app
Manything is a free iOS app that turns your old iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch into an instant security camera. It definitely isn't as complete of as solution as regular DIY cameras, but it still has a ton of handy features. You can use it for live monitoring and to receive alerts when motion is detected. It even has an option for customizing "motion zones" so you can pick and choose the parts of your home that you want to watch more closely. And, it will employ your phone's flashlight to "see" in the dark.
Read CNET's full review of the Manything iOS app.
Netgear Arlo
The Arlo is a new $350 Netgear security system that comes with a hub and two battery-powered 720p cameras rated for both indoor and outdoor use (additional cameras are available for $160 each). You can use these handy cameras to set schedules, motion-related rules for one or both and review alerts whenever a security even occurs. The app lets you see multiple cameras at one time and has a solid night vision mode.
Read CNET's first take of the Netgear Arlo.
Oplink Security TripleShield
Oplink's $350 TripleShield package (available only in North America) includes all of the usual security kit suspects, plus a couple of night-vision-capable cameras. If the alarm is triggered, the system will automatically record video and send it to your phone. The related app is well-designed, too, allowing you to view live footage on a split screen or one camera at a time. We weren't thrilled with the fees, though. The compulsory $20 monthly fee increases by $5 every time you add an additional camera to your setup.
Read CNET's full review of the Oplink Security TripleShield.
Presence, iOS app
Presence is a free iOS app that lets you turn an old iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch into a security camera for free (assuming you already have an old device lying around at home). Much like Manything, Presence will allow for remote live streaming on a secondary device. This sort of free setup makes a lot of sense for someone looking to experiment with security cameras before plunging into a purchase. Presence doesn't offer an IFTTT channel, though, so you won't have as many options for third-party integration as Manything.
Read CNET's full review of the People Power Presence iOS app.
Salient Eye, Android app
Salient Eye is an excellent Android security app. Unlike its iOS counterparts, Salient Eye doesn't have live streaming capabilities. Instead, it focuses on sensor-based triggers that activate a siren when the app is armed. You can opt in to text and email alerts to get real-time notifications of any security events and a link to tons of photos of the action.
Read CNET's full review of the Salient Eye Android app.
Samsung SmartCam HD Pro
Samsung's $190 (available in the UK for £160; not yet available in Australia, but converts to about AU$200) SmartCam HD Pro has a full list of features, ranging from motion and sound detection and alerts to optional SD card video storage. If local storage is at the top of your must-have list, this is a solid indoor security camera. If not, I'd stick with the slightly more expensive Dropcam Pro. Its superior video quality and build make it tough to beat at this price point.
Read CNET's full review of the Samsung SmartCam HD Pro.
SkyBell 2.0
SkyBell 2.0 is a second-generation $200 video doorbell. Unlike DoorBot or Ring, this model must be hard-wired to work. It offers on-demand live streaming and will send you a push alert whenever someone rings the bell or stands in front of the motion sensor for 10 seconds. It doesn't currently support cloud storage or saved clips, but that is supposedly in the works. While SkyBell 2.0 didn't fail outright like Doorbot, it only performed marginally better than Ring.
Read CNET's full review of SkyBell 2.0.
Viper Home
Viper's $230 Starter Kit (not available in the UK; available in Australia, converts to about AU$245) comes with a hub, a motion detector, and a door and window sensor. The Viper Android or iOS app alerts you to what's going on at home and lets you loop in the brand's car-related products. Spend an additional $150 and you can tack on a camera and motion detector accessory. The battery-powered camera has an adhesive backing that's easy to install and delivers decent video quality, but you have to pay a $10 monthly fee for live streaming.


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Direct Democracy in the United States
Petitioners as a Reflection of Society
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The increased use of direct democracy measures across the United States has brought attention to the individual petitioner however their motivations and goals continue to be an enigma. Drawing on behavioral, historical and legal analysis to provide a more concrete depiction of these individuals,...
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The Latino Gender Gap in U.S. Politics
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Many questions remain unanswered about the observable differences in voting behavior, partisanship, and cultural attitudes among men and women. Latino political participation in the United States is generally lower than the rest of the population, mainly due to their high proportion of youth and...
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The Social Process of Lobbying
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Despite a wealth of theorizing and research about each concept, lobbying and norms still raise a number of interesting issues. Why do lobbyists and politicians engage in cooperative behavior? How does cooperative behavior in lobbying affect policy making? If democratic participation is good, why do...
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Presidential transitions offer the chance for new ideas, policies, and people to inhabit the White House. Transitions have triggered policy change for decades and eager interest groups have sought ways to capitalize on this often chaotic phase of US politics. President-Elect Barack Obama declared...
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White Voters in 21st Century America
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The United States is experiencing remarkable demographic changes that are having an important impact on the American electorate. As the minority share of the voting-eligible population continues to grow, the political clout of non-Hispanic whites will further decline. The 2012 election demonstrated...
Published September 9th 2014 by Routledge
Candidate Character Traits in Presidential Elections
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Voter perceptions of the personal traits of presidential candidates are widely regarded to be important influences on the vote. Media pundits frequently explain the outcome of presidential elections in terms of the personal appeal of the candidates. Despite the emphasis on presidential character...
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Series: Routledge Research in American Politics and Governance
Recent federal court activity has dramatically changed the regulatory environment of campaign finance in the United States. Since 2010, the judiciary has decided that corporations and labor unions may freely spend in American elections, and that so-called "Super PACs" can accept unlimited...
Published March 17th 2014 by Routledge
Perspectives on Presidential Leadership
An International View of the White House
Series: Routledge Research in American Politics and Governance
In 2011 Barack Obama invited ten distinguished biographers to the White House to ask them one question: which past American president should I emulate? This was not the first time Obama asked scholars this, but the answer he received would differ as presidential legacies waxed and waned. In 2008...
Published February 25th 2014 by Routledge
American Exceptionalism in the Age of Obama
Series: Routledge Research in American Politics and Governance
The election of President Obama in 2008 and the apparent decline of American power in the world has rekindled an old and important debate. Is the United States exceptional in its values and institutions, as well as in the role that it is destined to play in world affairs? In this book, Stephen...
Published February 14th 2014 by Routledge
Gender, Race, and Office Holding in the United States
Representation at the Intersections
Series: Routledge Research in American Politics and Governance
Over the past several decades, the number of women elected to higher office in the United States has grown substantially. However, when the electoral gains of women are considered on a state-by-state basis, there are observable variations in the rate by state at which women are elected to state...
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"An Empire of Ideals": The Chimeric Imagination of Ronald Reagan
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Interfaith Advocacy: The Role of Religious Coalitions in the Political Process
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Social Contract Theory in American Jurisprudence: Too Much Liberty and Too Much Authority
To Be Published August 14th 2015
Democracy, Intelligent Design, and Evolution: Science for Citizenship
To Be Published September 15th 2015
Inventive Politicians and Ethnic Ascent in American Politics: The Uphill Elections of Italians and Mexicans to the U.S. Congress
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The Citizenship of Americans Living Abroad: Democracy and Those Who Leave
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The Politics of Skilled Immigration in the United States
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Location: 3850 State Route 73, Peebles, Ohio. Phone: 1-800-752-2757
Serpent Mound Panorama - Photo by Kip May.
Visiting Information
2015 Park Hours
Serpent Mound is open daily, year round, from dawn to dusk.
Winter travelers: please note that the park roads and grounds are not plowed in the winter, and may not be accessible in high snow or icy conditions.
Special extended hours: the park is open for 1-2 hours after dusk on the solstices and equinoxes for those wishing to observe the sunset.
2015 Museum Hours
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March: Open weekends only 10-4pm
April: Open daily 10-4pm
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June-Oct: Mon-Thurs 10-4pm; Fri-Sun 9-6pm
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Ohio History Connection has stewarded the Serpent Mound park since the year 1900. The organization built the beautiful shelter house at the park, the museum, and the observation tower, and maintained the park, protecting the site for over a century.
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Please do not walk on the earthworks or leave the path to approach the serpent effigy.
Pets are permitted on leash only.
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Corbel, Savoie
The church in Corbel
|Coordinates: 45°25′49″N 5°49′34″E / 45.4303°N 5.8261°ECoordinates: 45°25′49″N 5°49′34″E / 45.4303°N 5.8261°E
|Le Pont-de-Beauvoisin
|Communauté de communes Cœur de Chartreuse
|• Mayor (2014–2020)
|Jean-Michel Fertier
|10.31 km2 (3.98 sq mi)
|Population (2006)2
|• Density
|13/km2 (34/sq mi)
|INSEE/Postal code
|73092 / 73160
|480–1,617 m (1,575–5,305 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.2 Population without double counting: residents of multiple communes (e.g., students and military personnel) only counted once.
Corbel is a commune in the Savoie department in the Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France. It borders the department of Isère.
The township of Corbel has three main water streams: Gringalet, Hyères and Guiers Vif. The Gringalet separates Corbel valley from north to south and Guiers Vif goes on its southern border, in the gorges du Guiers. The Gringalet rises in the township, close to les Cruz, and empties into the Guiers Vif. River of Hyères (or Hyère), meanwhile, has its source at the col des Egaux and down to the township of Saint-Jean-de-Couz. At the level of Corbel valley, if the district is most forested and steepits at his southern border (with Guiers Vif), it is less at the center and at the north. At the col des Egaux, there are more grasslands and flat surfaces. Two mountains of the Chartreuse Mountains are located on the territory of the township: Roche Veyrand (1356 m) and Thivelet (1231m). Northeast of the town is la Cluse that can reach the col de la Cluse by D45 road.
The town of Corbel (845 m), the center of the township, is located on the east side of Thivelet (or Thimelet), and is about 20 km from Chambéry, by the D45 and the D1006 roads. Between Roche Veyrand and Thivelet lies the hamlet of Fiolins (860m). Further north of the township are the hamlets of Mathés (900m) and of Cruz (1000 m). Morel and Cochette subdivision are located below the mountain named La Cochette, and near the hamlets of Burneys and Perrucons. On the other side of the slope of the mountain range Thimelet lies the village of Egaux, near the col des Egaux.
In the eighteenth century, the township experienced an explosion of population. The population grew up from 260 inhabitants in 1755 to 555 inhabitants in 1801. The township of Corbel became part of the township of Saint-Thibaud-de-Couz during the French Revolution, and later, that of Les Échelles. In the nineteenth century, the township was relatively poor and populated (580 inhabitants in 1848). Famine often threatened Corbelains (inhabitants) because the earth only allowed to grow oats and potatoes. The main resource of the township was the common trade, including the export of timber to Les Échelles and Chambéry. From 1850, with the creation of the main road to Chambéry (D45), the township was depopulated, and see its population divided by two in less than fifty years. With these new pathways, famine and poverty have gradually disappeared permanently from the township. In the twentieth century, the wealth of the township and the standard of living of the population increases dramatically. In 1994 was created a small road that directly connects Saint-Pierre-d'Entremont to Corbel.
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Church and trails, ovens [clarification needed]and fountains: Hiking on the trail to see the ovens and fountains of Corbel.
Many sports activities may be practiced in the township. Trails have been marked for tourists. You can practice cycling, climbing, horse riding, glider and kanoé in the gorges du Frou. The Fiolins hamlet is the starting point of a path leading to a via ferrata through Roche Veyrand to get to Saint-Pierre-d'Entremont .
Corbel is near skiing and tobogganing stations (Le Desert d'Entremont). There is also the presence of indicated snowshoes paths connecting Corbel to the winter sports resort of the Desert, but also doing a variety of circuits in the township only.
- Local TV: France 3 Alpes, TV8 Mont-Blanc
- Local radio: France Bleu Pays de Savoie
- Arcabas (1926) - Painter and sculptor, he is one of the authors of contemporary sacred art in France.
Ovens and fountains[edit]
In the town, some basins (fountains) cut in the stone are very famous. Indeed, in 1999, most of the basins of the township have been renovated. Ovens of different hamlets are also significant and have their specificities. The walking tour "ovens and fountains" was created specially to visit the most of the ovens and fountains of the township.
Other notable sights[edit]
- The views over the Chartreuse are countless on the heights of Corbel, we can observe in particular the Ruchère, the Grand Som or the Crête des Eparres.
- The church of Corbel dates from the thirteenth century, but it was renovated in the eighteenth century. It is the oldest church of the Entremonts. It features Arcabas's stained glasses from the twentieth century (1997).
- A mill from the sixteenth century is on the road between the Fiolins and the Perrucons.
See also[edit]
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This year marks Nettwerk Music Group's 30th Anniversary, and the Vancouver-born turned international Label, Management and Publishing Company will be celebrating throughout the year, starting with the release of a covers compilation called From Cover To Cover: 30 Years At Nettwerk. The full album is streaming now exclusively at PasteMagazine.com (here: http://bit.ly/15uBGxu).
Out January 27, From Cover To Cover: 30 Years At Nettwerk features current Nettwerk artists covering popular songs from the company's rich and diverse history. Madi Diaz brings an electro-pop vibe to "You, Me & The Bourgeoisie" from fellow LA indie band The Submarines, UK-duo Coves give Angus & Julia Stone's "Big Jet Plane" a psychedelic and haunting spin, and Radical Face strips the industrial from Skinny Puppy's "Assimilate" for a surprisingly beautiful yet still powerful take on the track. Old Crow Medicine Show's "Wagon Wheel," The Weepies "World Spins Madly On," Coldplay's "Shiver" and "Yellow" and a slew of others also appear in a new form (full track list below).
Nettwerk Music Group is thrilled to announce the signing of Australia's multi-instrumentalist Xavier Rudd to its label roster.
"It's very exciting to have the opportunity to work with an artist whose musical and spiritual values match that of my own. We look forward to helping Xavier get his message out," says CEO of Nettwerk Music Group, Terry McBride.
On March 17, Rudd will release Nanna, a career-defining album that puts the once solo artist on his feet, playing guitar center stage, as he fronts Xavier Rudd & The United Nations - a one-people musical force. In the past, Rudd's onstage one-man-band setup included a half-dozen guitar choices, three didgeridoos and various styles of native drum. With the release of Nanna, Rudd explores the next chapter in his extensive career...the role of frontman, amidst some of the best players in the world. Featuring guitar, bass, drums, percussion, keys, horns, flute and backing vocals, the aptly titled Xavier Rudd & The United Nations brings together musicians from all corners of the globe, representing the diverse cultures of Australia, Indigenous Australia, South Africa, Samoa, Germany and Papua New Guinea. The band is symbolic of the message that all people of the world can come together, respect the ancient ways and return to spirit.
"This is an important year on many levels. I'm excited to be working with Nettwerk in bringing this special album to the world; an album that's been a long, long time coming," says Rudd.
Family Of The Year partnered with BuzzFeed to shares the new music video for the band's standout track "Hero." Featured in the Oscar-nominated, Golden Globe winning film Boyhood, the film trailer and the official soundtrack, "Hero" has been cut to footage from the groundbreaking masterpiece to create an official music video that represents the power of both the film and the song. Joe Keefe (lead vocals, guitars) recently sat down with the New York Post to discuss the song, the band and their relationship to the film.
With their Billboard radio chart debut, Family Of The Year saw "Hero" reach #1 on the Triple A Top 30 Radio Chart, sitting Top 5 for a record-breaking four months. "Hero" also landed Top 10 at Alternative Radio. With the release of Loma Vista, Family Of The Year performed "Hero" on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, CONAN and Last Call With Carson Daly. Also, MTV2 added Family Of The Year to "Artist To Watch" and USA Today featured the band in their "On The Verge" column. All this follows other emerging artist features with Entertainment Weekly, Billboard, Amazon, Interview Magazine, Paste, SonicBids and more. Formed in 2009, Family Of The Year is Joe Keefe (lead vocals, guitars), Sebastian Keefe (drums, vocals), James Buckey (guitars, vocals) and Christina Schroeter (keyboards, vocals).
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Nettwerk is proud to be associated with two 2015 Golden Globe Winners. Boyhood received awards for Best Motion Picture Drama, Best Director (Richard Linklater) and Best Supporting Actress (Patricia Arquette). With each win, the audience was treated to the sound "Hero" from Nettwerk's own Family Of The Year, which is featured both in the film and on the official soundtrack.
Additionally, Julianne Moore won the award for Best Actress Drama for the film Still Alice. Nettwerk will release the Still Alice Original Motion Picture Soundtrack on January 13th, featuring an original score by acclaimed British composer Ilan Eshkeri (The Young Victoria, Stardust), as well as a cover of Lyle Lovett's "If I Had A Boat" by British musician Karen Elson. Listen to music cues from the soundtrack here: http://bit.ly/1zL61kj.
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"We always love hitting the road to play live and especially excited to head south with The Cat Empire and share new music with our fans," says bandmember Scott Stanton.
The band will return to the States to perform songs from their latest effort Ulysses, the "best record of their career" (Pittsburgh In Tune). Current Swell's undeniable energy has taken their native Canada by storm, landing the band at #1 on the Rock iTunes chart, #10 on the Alternative Albums Chart and a career high Top 50 debut on the Top 200 chart. The latest single "Rollin'" was recently the #1 most added track at Alternative Rock Radio and is now #18, in the competitive format's Top 30 chart.
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Evermotion is now streaming in full via Spotify, showcasing Guster's continued sonic evolution called "winsome" by USA Today and praised by Vice's Noisey as "emotive, honest" from a band "capable of writing tight hooks, painting sharply rendered scenes and playing with unique instrumental textures." Watch a BTS video of the band in the studio with Richard Swift HERE.
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Mended Hearts: This support group for heart patients and their caregivers will hear from Dr. Dan Davis on emergency treatment. 10 a.m. March 13 at the Sharp Spectrum Building, 8695 Spectrum Center Court, San Diego. Free. Information: (858) 566-2886 or sdmh.org.
Women's card party: The San Diego Woman's Club invites you to join it for bridge, canasta or Spite and Malice. Lunch is available for $11. 10 a.m. March 13 at 2557 Third Ave., San Diego. Information: (619) 234-0510 or email@example.com.
Miryam Trio in concert: This group will perform selections from its extensive collection of compositions. 12:45 p.m. March 15 at the College Avenue Older Adult Center (inside Beth Jacob Synagogue), 4855 College Ave., San Diego. Free. Information: (619) 583-3300.
Restful, refreshing sleep: Learn from the experts at the Sharp Grossmont Sleep Disorder Center ways to get a good night's sleep. 10 to 11:30 a.m. March 15 at Grossmont District Conference Center, 9001 Wakarusa St., La Mesa. Free. Reservation: (800) 827-4277.
Middle East lecture: Hear Dr. Farouk Al-Nasser, a graduate of Baghdad University and the University of Denver and president of the San Diego World Affairs Council, speak on "Afghanistan, Pakistan and Central Asia- — Is It Descending Into Chaos?" 10 a.m. to noon March 16 at the Continuing Education Center at Rancho Bernardo, the Remington Club, 16916 Hierba Drive, San Diego. $7. Registration: (858) 487-0464.
Hearing loss: This free lecture explains the types of hearing loss, symptoms and hearing-aid options. 10 to 11:30 a.m. March 16 at the Sharp Memorial Outpatient Pavilion, Classroom B, 3075 Health Center Drive, San Diego. Registration: (800) 827-4277.
Ken Cooper in concert: The Chatsworth Adult Center hosts this musical program at 11 a.m., followed by lunch at 11:45 a.m. March 16 at Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church, 2128 Chatsworth Blvd., San Diego. Cost: $5. Reservations: (619) 223-1633, ext. 210.
Huell Howser's "Wedding of the Waters": Enjoy a DVD showing of Huell Howser's program celebrating the 1937 opening of the new road from Lone Pine to Death Valley. 10 a.m. March 16 at the Imperial Beach Senior Center, 1075 Eighth St., Imperial Beach. Free. Information: (619) 424-7077.
Alzheimer's caregiver support group: These meetings allow participants to gain new insights, share knowledge and experiences and express concerns and challenges in a safe, supportive environment. 10:30 a.m. to noon March 16 at Lifeline HealthCare, 1936 Hornblend St., Pacific Beach. Free. Information: (858) 581-6400.
Blood pressure checks: This St. Patrick's Day screening will include Irish music, games and refreshments. 9 to 11:30 a.m. March 17 at the Assistance League of Greater San Diego, 108 University Ave., Hillcrest. Free. Information: (619) 291-9464.
USD lecture: Learn about the toolbox of techniques used to press governments abusing human rights for accountability and change in the lecture "Speaking Power to Truth" by Dustin Sharp. 10 to 11:30 a.m. March 17 at USD Degheri Alumni Center, Room 120, 5998 Alcala Park, San Diego. Free. Reservations: (619) 260-4815 or sandiego.edu/bridges.
Dante lecture series: The first part of this four-part series by Dr. Eugene Marseglia, "An Introduction to Dante," will be from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. March 17 at the Continuing Education Center at Rancho Bernardo, the Remington Club, 16916 Hierba Drive, San Diego. $7. Registration: (858) 487-0464.


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Location: Meat Safety & Quality Research
Project Number: 3040-32000-030-01
Start Date: Jan 01, 2011
End Date: Jun 30, 2013
As a model for leafy green produce, spinach will be planted to nine plots in a 4.5-hectare field just north of the USMARC feedlot near Clay Center, Nebraska. Planting the target crop north of the feedlot will take advantage of prevailing south winds that are typical during the late spring and summer for this region. In each of two years, new spinach will be planted in each plot every two to three weeks from mid-May through late August to ensure there is leaf growth above ground continually from June to mid-September. The nine plots will be located at distances of 60, 120, and 180 m from the nearest row of feedlot pens (3 replicate plots at each of 3 distances). Rainfall volumes and intensity, air temperature, wind direction and speed, and relative humidity will be monitored and recorded at 15-min intervals by a weather station at the site. Thus, should E. coli O157:H7 be found to be transmitted to the spinach by airborne transport, effects of distance and other environmental factors on this process can be determined. At two-week intervals beginning in early June and continuing through mid-September, 30 spinach plants will be collected from each plot and feedlot surface soil samples will be collected from the feedlot pens. The presence of E. coli O157:H7 on the leafy portions of each plant sample and from each manure sample will be determined. In addition, the levels of generic E. coli on the spinach plants will be determined. During the periods of each year that E. coli O157:H7 prevalence in feedlot source samples is highest (typically August through mid-September), air and flies at each spinach plot and at the feedlot pens will be sampled and analyzed for E. coli O157:H7 and generic E. coli. Confirmed E. coli O157:H7 isolates will be subjected to PFGE analysis, in order to confirm linkage of any spinach isolates to cattle, air, or fly isolates.