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HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Wall in control
Hawks fortify district lead with win over Brady
WALL — A late rally in the second half Tuesday night gave the Brady High School girls basketball team a one-point lead over Wall.
But an even later rally gave the Lady Hawks a big win and control of the District 7-2A standings.
With just more than three minutes to play in regulation, Brady's Kristyn Jacoby snagged an offensive rebound and went back up with it to put the Lady Bulldogs in front 33-32.
Brady had trailed by as many as 13 points in the third period, but went on a 15-1 run to take its first lead of the contest.
Unrattled, the poised Lady Hawks responded by scoring the final nine points of the game to protect their home floor and remain unbeaten in district play.
"We've been in this situation before," Wall senior guard Brittany Briley said. "Coach does a good job of keeping us calm where we don't freak out as much, and that really helps."
Briley hit four 3-pointers in the contest, including three in the opening period as the Lady Hawks shot out to a 15-3 lead.
"I guess some games you're on and some games you're off," she said. "I guess I was just on tonight. But other girls were on, too. When we found who was hitting, we just kept getting it to them."
Briley finished the game with a team-high 12 points for the Lady Hawks.
Brady had chipped away the early deficit in the second period.
With just minutes remaining on the first-half clock, Martha Jones hit a three, then stripped the ball and raced down the court for a layup to make it a six-point game.
Allison Beard drilled the Lady Hawks' fifth 3-pointer of the half right before the buzzer, giving Wall a 25-14 halftime lead.
In the second half, the Lady Bulldogs showed they had some bite.
Brady outscored Wall 12-6 in the third and put itself in position to make a run.
"They picked up their defensive pressure and started attacking," Wall head coach Tate Lombard said. "We couldn't stay in front of them very well, and they just made some big shots at times.
"You have to credit Brady. They came back and made a big push, and (Kristyn) Jacoby and (Taylor) Neal did a great job getting them in the lead. I was just glad we were able to make a push there at the end."
Jacoby, who finished with a team-high 12 points, hit two threes in the fourth, while Neal added another during the Lady Bulldogs' 15-1 run.
"We started to isolate," Brady head coach Jerry McSherry said. "We tried to get them a little more isolated to get them into the action. The same thing we tried in the first half, we just weren't getting to the rim, and it worked."
Despite the big deficit and hostile crowd his team faced, McSherry was thrilled with how his team continued to fight back.
"I was real proud of the kids," he said. "A lot of teams would fold in an environment like that. But we fought until the bitter end."
After Jacoby's go-ahead layup, Briley found Catie Barnes all alone behind the 3-point line, and Barnes drained the shot to put the Lady Hawks back on top for good.
"Wall did a great job," McSherry said. "They're a good ballclub, and they hit the shots that mattered to win it at the end."
Lombard, whose team improves to 19-7 overall and 6-0 in district play, was "exhausted" after the game and happy to come away with the win.
He knew it was not going to be easy, based on the last meeting in the first round of district.
"The last time we played Brady it was a great game," Lombard said. "Both teams shot the ball a little better tonight and made some offensive runs. It just came down to making some stops at the end."
Brady is 21-7 on the season, and sits in second in the 7-2A standings at 4-2.
Wall 41, Brady 33
Brady 3 11 12 7 — 33
Wall 13 12 6 10 — 41
Brady — Kristyn Jacoby 4 2-6 12, Martha Jones 3 2-5 9, Taylor Neal 2 0-0 5, Allie Kubacak 3 1-1 7. Totals 12 5-12 33.
Wall — Allison Beard 1 0-0 3, Shanna Holik 1 3-4 5, Brittany Briley 4 0-0 12, Hannah Holik 2 0-2 4, Jensine Doyle 2 1-2 5, Bobbi Chitsey 1 2-2 4, Regan Hoelscher 0 2-2 2, Catie Barnes 2 0-0 6. Totals 13 8-12 41.
3-point goals — Brady 4 (Jacoby 2, Jones 1, Neal 1) Wall 7 (Briley 4, Barnes 2, Beard 1). Records — Brady is 21-7 overall, 4-2 in District 7-2A. Wall is 19-7, 6-0.
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Halifax Academy stops Lady Crusaders in state semifinal
Girls basketball
NCISAA 1A State Tournament - semifinal
No. 3 Halifax Academy 60, No. 2 Grace Christian 56
Halifax Academy (22-2) defeated the Lady Crusaders (24-3) advancing to Saturday afternoon's championship game against Northwood Temple.
Cape Fear Valley Conference Tournament - final
No. 2 Terry Sanford 53, No. 1 Union Pines 33
Terry Sanford (19-7) beat the Lady Vikings (21-4) for the second time in three games this season to win the CFVC Tournament title.
Two Rivers Conference Tournament - final
No. 3 Triton 54, No. 1 South Johnston 49
The Lady Hawks (12-13) won three games in three nights, capped by upsetting South Johnston (19-5), to win the tournament title Friday night at Triton.
Regular season
Pinecrest 46, Hoke County 33
The Lady Patriots (8-12, 5-5) won on their Senior Night Friday night.
Boys basketball
Cape Fear Valley Conference Tournament - final
No. 2 Westover 56, No. 1 Terry Sanford 41
The Wolverines (19-7) defeated Douglas Byrd, Lee County, then the Bulldogs (19-5) on their home court Friday night, to win the CFVC Tournament title.
Mid-State Conference Tournament - final
No. 2 Graham 66, No. 4 Jordan-Matthews 62
The Red Devils (16-7) defeated the Jets (10-16) to win the Mid-State Tournament. Jordan-Matthews upset No. 1 Reidsville to get to the final.
Two Rivers Conference Tournament - final
No. 1 Triton 69, No. 3 Smithfield-Selma 68 - 2OT
The Hawks (19-5) won the second overtime 4-3 to prevail over the Spartans (10-16) for the Two Rivers championship at Triton.
Regular season
Hoke County 64, Pinecrest 58
Hoke County (16-9, 9-1) wins the Southeastern Conference season championship.

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Hebrew Bible Related Reviews from RBL (12 September 2005)
12th September 2005
The latest edition of the Review of Biblical Literature has a number of Hebrew Bible related reviews, as well as some other relevant reviews in the area of hermeneutics and Septuagint studies. Noteworthy are the two reviews of M. Christine Tetley's The Reconstructed Chronology of the Divided Kingdom. The eight-page review by Andrew Steinmann is quite thorough and uncovers a number of faulty assumptions in Tetley's work, while Jennifer Singletary's review also highlights some methodological problems. It appears that the mysterious numbers of the Hebrew kings are still a mystery!
- T. J. Betts, Ezekiel the Priest: Custodian of Tora. Reviewed by Brandon Fredenburg
- Irmtraud Fischer; translated by Linda Maloney, Women Who Wrestled with God: Biblical Stories of Israel's Beginnings. Reviewed by Yael Shemesh
- M. Christine Tetley, The Reconstructed Chronology of the Divided Kingdom. Reviewed by Jennifer Singletary and Andrew Steinmann
- Josephus; Translated by Étienne Nodet, Les Antiquités Juives: Livres VIII et IX. Reviewed by René Bloch
- William Loader, The Septuagint, Sexuality, and the New Testament: Case Studies on the Impact of the LXX in Philo and the New Testament. Reviewed by Mark McEntire
- Brian K. Blount, Can I Get a Witness?: Reading Revelation through African American Culture. Reviewed by Danielle Sigler
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The failed King of the Blind (of the series Money's Illusion)
By Rini Hartman on April 25, 2012
The failed King of the Blind
Named by 'The Country of the Blind' by H.G. Wells
In this story a mountain climber slips and falls down the far side of a mountain, arriving in a fictitious country, where sight was completely lost over time through disease-stricken genetics.
The mountain climber recites the famous quote "In the country of the blind the one-eyed (man) is king" over and over in his mind, as he sees an opportunity to take advantage of his "gift".
But the citizens had managed to sharpen their other senses and having never experience sight view him as a madman, or simply having an overactive imagination. At any rate, he never gets to be king.


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Franchise Encyclopedia ▪ 2003-04 Toronto Raptors ▪ 2005-06 Toronto Raptors
Record: 33-49, Finished 4th in NBA Atlantic Division (Schedule and Results)
Coach: Sam Mitchell (33-49)
PTS/G: 99.7 (7th of 30) ▪ Opp PTS/G: 101.4 (25th of 30)
SRS: -1.81 (20th of 30) ▪ Pace: 92.7 (10th of 30)
Off Rtg: 106.9 (11th of 30) ▪ Def Rtg: 108.7 (24th of 30)
Expected W-L: 36-46 (19th of 30)
Arena: Air Canada Centre ▪ Attendance: 703,388 (16th of 30)
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July 14, 2004
Signed Rafer Alston as a free agent.
August 18, 2004
Signed Loren Woods as a free agent.
December 17, 2004
Traded Vince Carter to the New Jersey Nets for Alonzo Mourning, Aaron Williams, Eric Williams, a 2005 1st round draft pick (Joey Graham was later selected) and a 2006 1st round draft pick (Renaldo Balkman was later selected).
February 11, 2005
Waived Alonzo Mourning.
April 9, 2005
Signed Omar Cook to a 10-day contract.
June 28, 2005
Drafted Charlie Villanueva in the 1st round (7th pick) of the 2005 NBA Draft.
Drafted Joey Graham in the 1st round (16th pick) of the 2005 NBA Draft.
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Windows Vista - WINDOWS LIVE MESSENGER WON'T LET ME SIGN IN!!! D':
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Every time I try to sign into WLM this message appears "Please enter your Windows Live ID in this format: firstname.lastname@example.com" even though I've typed in my correct ID and password. I've uninstalled and reinstalled a few times now but the same message appears and clicking on forgot my password doesn't do anything either, pleaseeee help I can't seem to find a solution anywhere :( thanks.
Reena Jain
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Try this
. The date on your computer needs to be set properly
-- double click the clock verify that
the time and date are set.
2. Clear your IE cache and cookies
-- open Internet Explorer, click the Tools menu, then
Internet Options, then click the Delete Files button, and when that's complete click the
Delete Cookies button.
3. Check your IE Security settings
-- open Internet Explorer, click the Tools menu, then
Internet Options, then Advanced tab, scroll to the Security section, and verify that "Check
for server certificate revocation" is unchecked. Also verify that 'Use SSL 2.0' and Use SSL
3.0' is checked, then click OK.
4. Click Start, then Run, and enter the following:
regsvr32 softpub.dll
then click OK
5. Restart messenger and IE
Hope this will help you
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hi, thanks for the reply but that didn't work :( any more suggestions? thanks
Venkat K
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r u entering a valid windows live id?
Try logging into the live id mail (left side pane you will find the link "Sign to chat") and try to sign-in inside the email account.
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yes i am and i can sign into the hotmail website to check my e-mails but cannot sign into windows live messenger
Anoop S
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Can you log in to the account on a different computer?
If you can: It's something wrong with your PC (see below)
If you can't: It's something wrong with the account
Try completely removing all Messenger related data from your computer using CookieRevised's guide, then it should work.
that error means (in human terms) that the program can't connect to the Messenger service over the Internet.
What that means is (typically) one of two things - either the Messenger service is down in your area (something wrong on their end) or something on your computer is blocking access to it (something wrong on your end).
If the problem is recent and hasn't been happening for very long (ie a day or less) then I would wait based on the assumption there's something wrong on Microsoft's end.
If the problem is persistent (ie, been going on for days now) then I would look more closely on your side.
Do you have a router or firewall installed at all or is your computer connected directly to the cable modem?
All routers include a hardware firewall and some cable modems do as well. If there is a router installed please post up the make/model and it also might be a good idea to post up the make/model of your cable modem. The idea being to take that side of your connection out of the equation and narrow the problem spot down :top:
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I have Windows Firewall and I think it's my laptop with the problem, it has been going on for days now and I know my neighbour can sign into WLM fine so the Messenger Service can't be down in my area. I've clicked on
(which is to the side of "sign me in automatically") and under
it says "You're not connected to the Messenger Service." and "You're connected to the internet through a network connection." And also when I trouble shoot a warning sign (yellow triangle with a black exclamation mark) appears next to "Key Ports", and there are blank squares next to
IE offline setting...
Hosts File
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IP, Default gateway, DNS
Proxy Server
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The Ashe County men's tennis team will have four players competing in the 2A Midwest Regional in Lexington next week.
Seniors Sam Bowers and Lucas Zeller each qualified for regionals in singles play by making it to the semifinals of the Mountain Valley Athletic Conference qualifier held in Elkin last week. Also, Jacob O'Neal and Een Shepherd qualified for the tournament in doubles action by reaching the semifinals.
Zeller defeated Starmount's Jonathan Allison in straight sets, 6-3, 6-0 in his quarterfinal match.
For Bowers, his quarterfinal victory came over Josh Tucker of Starmount. Bowers handled his opponent easily, winning 6-1, 6-0.
In the semifinals, Wilkes Central player Garrett Lakey defeated Zeller, 6-0, 6-1. Central's Parker Jordan took down Bowers with a 6-2, 6-1 victory.
Shepherd and O'Neal got to the doubles semifinals after beating Starmount duo Nick Worley and Jordan Roberts. The Ashe team won the match, 7-5, 6-0.
In the doubles semis, Wilkes Central's duo of Kartik Patel and Pat Archibald defeated Shepherd and O'Neal, 6-2, 6-1.


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As you travel on your journey through Belize, you will have plenty of opportunities to come in View the Howler Monkeys in Belize with Adventure Lifecontact with the unique howler monkey. The Black Howler Monkey, Alouatta pigra, is known as the \"baboon\" in Belize, and it is the largest monkey in Belize and one of the largest in the Americas.
Howler monkeys belong to the family Cebidae, and there are at least six different species. They are the noisiest animal in the Belize jungle and they can be heard up to a mile away. The howler monkey is about 2-3 feet in length and weighs about 15 pounds.
They live in Central and South American Rainforests. The canopy layer of the forest is their home, although you will see them spend time on the ground as well.
Their diet consist mainly of fruits and nuts. However jaguars, other large mammals and large snakes have howler monkeys as part of their diet, so the monkeys spend their day trying to stay out of those animal\'s paths. The monkeys love to irritate jaguars from high up in the canopy. They will sometimes throw sticks and branches at the jaguar below.
Howlers monkeys \"wake up\" the rainforest in the morning and sing it to sleep at night. Sometimes they \"howl\" just before it rains. They live in troops of 4 - 10 or more members depending on the species. Each troop has its own territory in which it feeds and lives. The size of the territory depends on the size of the troop, ranging from 3 to 25 acres. The female will give birth to one young at a time. Twins are possible, but very rare.
Howlers are good swimmers, have excellent vision and can see up to one-half a mile. They have a long tail and their colors can vary from reddish to brownish to blackish. The howler monkey\'s life span is about 20 years. The biggest threat to their lives is loss of habitat and poaching.


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The spring hunting season is only a few weeks away, which means it is time to start making those much needed preparations! From renewing permits to checking your equipment, there is a lot to do before the big season starts. Here are three steps you should not skip if you plan on hunting in the Pacific Northwest this spring.
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Spring Hunting Season PreparationsFriday, March 4th, 2011
What to Look for In an Online Hunting Knife RetailerMonday, February 28th, 2011
Just because you are an experienced, talented hunter doesn't mean you are a savvy shopper, especially when it comes to shopping online. Ordering hunting knives and equipment from a website may seem risky at first, but there are plenty of reputable online retailers that deliver great products for a great price. The trick is to know what to look for while shopping. The following are five shopping-related areas that an online retailer must excel in if you are to give it your business. Happy shopping!
January Outdoor CalendarMonday, January 10th, 2011
January is a perfect time of year to stay inside and keep warm, but for many outdoor enthusiasts that just doesn't sound like much fun. Luckily, the following outdoor-related activities make for a perfect compromise! As you will probably notice, the theme of this month's events are "Stay In and Learn!" Whether it's tying flies or sharpening your hunting knife, there's plenty of outdoor-related fun to be had indoors this month. Enjoy!
WDFW Now Accepting Applications For Master Hunter ProgramThursday, January 6th, 2011
Attention Washington hunters! Do you have what it takes to be a MASTER HUNTER? Well, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has the program for you!
Last Minute Stocking StuffersWednesday, December 22nd, 2010
Christmas is mere days away, and if you're like a lot of people you probably still have a few stocking stuffers to pick up for the hunting or fishing enthusiast on your list. Luckily, there are plenty of last-minute gift items available for all the Procrastinating Santas out there. The following are five inexpensive, fun items that are sure to surprise and excite even the most avid hunter or angler. Enjoy!
Hunting Knives – Types and UsesFriday, December 17th, 2010
Many hunters make the unfortunate mistake of taking along the wrong knife when they head out into the forest. Not all hunting knives are the same – large Bowie knives are often too big to cleanly skin a wild turkey, while trying to gut an elk with a skinning knife is equally difficult. The main difference between different hunting knives is the types of blade they feature. The following is important information about the two main types of blades used in hunting knives – drop point and clip point. Enjoy!
Hunting and Fishing Licenses Now On SaleSunday, December 5th, 2010
Let's face it – hunting and fishing enthusiasts aren't always the easiest people to shop for. If you got your favorite hunter or angler a high-quality hunting or fishing knife last year, chances are he or she still has it and it is in great condition. And while hunting or fishing accessories and LED flashlights all make great gifts too, you can't keep giving the same few gifts year after year. Luckily for you, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has a perfect solution to your gift-giving woes: hunting and fishing licenses!
Top Fall Hunting Knives For Under $100Tuesday, October 26th, 2010
Fall hunting season is well under way, and if you haven't yet snagged a strong, dependable hunting knife, don't worry. There is still plenty of time left in the season to get one. If you're like most people, you probably don't have oodles of money to be throwing around, either. Not a problem. The following are the top three hunting knives under $100. Enjoy!


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The Ashe County Habitat for Humanity will be hosting a ReStore to clear out its storage space.
"A ReStore is where we accept donations from individuals that we can sell and then use that money to help build future houses," sasid ACHFH President Bill Wheeler. "It is sort of like a recycling store."
Wheeler said the Ashe Habitat plans ReStore sales whenever its storage facilities fill up. On sale will be rugs, carpets, furniture and other appliances, which can be used for home restoration and improvement.
"People that can't afford to go in and buy a $1000 refrigerator from a store can buy one from us for a couple hundred dollars if we have one," he said.
"Buyers should expect to find a wide assortment of most anything you might imagine," Wheeler said. "From building materials to appliances and furniture… anything that could be recycled and used in somebody's home."
Ashe Habitat had their first ReStore in October of last year.
While larger Habitat for Humanity branches have their own stores for the same purpose, Ashe Habitat has no retail space so the ReStore will occur outside of their storage units, Wheeler said.
"We have two full storage facilities, so it will be sort of a yard sale at the parking area," he said.
The ReStore will take place Saturday, Aug. 31 from 8-1 p.m. at Parkway Storage Bay on Ashe St. in West Jefferson.
A Brush with Kindness
Wheeler said ACHFH's A Brush with Kindness initiative started in the spring. The program helps elderly and disabled homeowners house with home repairs they can't manage on their own.
"Hopefully the jobs only take a day, but right now they are taking us about three Saturdays," he said, explaining that many paint days have been cancelled due to wet weather.
Ashe Habitat has accepted eight applicants for the program, but Wheeler said there are other applications waiting which they hope to schedule soon.
Wheeler said A Brush with Kindness" is always in need of more volunteers. "They can come out and work an hour, three hours or whatever they want to do," he said.
Next spring, Ashe Habitat will start building its second new-construction home since the nonprofit formed in 2008.
To volunteer for Habitat projects or for more information on the ReStore, call the Ashe Habitat at (336) 846-2525.


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Before debuting as the first motor yacht in the Windstar Cruises fleet, the 212-passenger Star Pride received a quick renovation. The idea was to bring the motor yacht, which had cruised for more than 25 years for Seabourn, more in line with the casually elegant ambience Windstar has established with its three sailing yachts.
More design changes to the ship will follow in dry dock, when Star Pride's sister ships Star Legend and Star Breeze join the Windstar fleet next spring. But on an inaugural sailing from Barcelona to Rome, we saw a lot to like about the Star Pride.
All aboard! Find a cruise on the Star Pride with our help.
Yacht Club: Sails or no sails, yachters of all stripes will enjoy this standout space, a contemporary take on the observation lounge. With glass on three sides, seating in social clusters and an espresso bar (which also serves light snacks), this is the ship's prime indoor hangout spot.
All-suite accommodations: Those who want space will find it in large, ocean-view cabins done up in a blue and tan nautical decor. Each suite has seating areas that can be curtained off, walk-in closets and marble bathrooms with tubs. Balcony cabins have the added feature of French balconies with glass doors you can swing open to let in the ocean breezes.
SEE MORE: The 10 most luxurious cruise ship suites
Destination suites: Classic and Owner's Suites bring more space (Owner's Suites even have a guest bathroom) and private verandas, plus the cool feature of a subtle theming. Artwork and accoutrements in these deluxe accommodations reflect destinations such as Bora Bora and Mykonos.
Compass Rose: Walls were knocked down in this aft-facing social lounge to create a contemporary, open space where passengers can schmooze around the piano, grab a comfy stool at the bar, hit roulette and blackjack tables (or a few slot machines in a corner), dance or sip drinks in cushy lounge chairs. A social atmosphere ensues.
AmphorA: With a wine rack at the entrance and a lighter look — achieved with mirrors, Murano lights and window treatments — the main dining room feels lively and modern. Menus carry through traditions from Windstar's sailing ships, including featured local dishes reflecting the sailing region.
Open bridge: Much to the delight of those interested in the technical aspects of yacht sailing, the bridge is open 24 hours a day to all guests. The officers are friendly even when passengers show up loaded with questions in the wee hours.
Getting active: A drop-down watersports platform gives guests the opportunity to dive into the sea or play on complimentary water toys including kayaks, paddleboards and sailboats. There's also a fleet of mountain bikes for rent. The ocean-view gym is large enough for five treadmills, among other equipment. The adjacent Steiner-operated spa has separate steam rooms and saunas for men and women, and a full menu of massage services.
Candles: The ship's indoor/outdoor, breakfast/lunch buffet area, Veranda, transforms at night into Candles. As the name implies, faux candles add a romantic touch. Candles' classic menu of steakhouse staples such as Certified Angus Beef steaks and chops really shines. Reservations required.
RELATED: The 10 best cruise ship steakhouses
Destinations: The Star Pride may be motorized but it's still a yacht, meaning it's small enough to get into ports bigger ships can't. Experiences include tendering right into a bustling market in tiny Sanary Sur Mer, France, or docking alongside privately owned mega yachts in Monte Carlo.
Sailaway: A favorite tradition of Windstar passengers is the raising of the sails ceremony as you leave port — white sails unfurling to the dramatic strains of the theme song of the movie "1492: Conquest of Paradise." Though Star Pride has no sails, the cruise line cleverly replicates the drama — uniformed crew slowly raise a large flag bearing the cruise line's new "W" logo. On the inaugural sailing, some passengers actually had tears in their eyes.
MORE FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Cruise Log's Gene Sloan gives his take on Star Pride
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Ah, just read it in today's Los Angeles Times!
The LA Times is truly interesting today:
First up, there are two great reviews of new non-fiction in the Los Angeles Times Book Review section:
One is on Babe Zaharias, the greatest American woman athlete we barely know, but should know more about, as Mike Downey rightly says.
The other is about the rise and growth of government built and sponsored highways in the 20th Century. It sounds like this book is a great companion to Jane Holtz Kay's amazing and jarring "Asphalt Nation."
Then, please read the fun article about the rise and fall of drive-in film theaters. I am not sure what my children would make of such an article as they did not experience the sensation of being at a drive-in, either as children or teens. It may seem like a description of being in a stagecoach in the late-19th Century.
Finally, a most intriguing obituary about Anne LaBastille, an outdoors feminist woman who deserves more coverage than even the wonderfully written obituary provided her. In fact, I'd say she deserves a movie about her life and times...Or maybe it's about two young society women in the early 20th Century American West, as in this review at Slate.com...
BONUS POINT: And did I say Doonesbury was masterful today? No? Well, read it.


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Trip to UT Communication Job and Internship Fair
11:00am - 2:00pm CDT October 15, 2014
Prothro Center for Lifelong Learning (meet at Career Services)
Wear your suit, bring your resume and meet employers ready to hire you or grad schools of interest to you! Look for internships and full-time jobs or just network. Transportation may be provided, depending on student interest. Business attire. All students welcome, but space is limited. Please reserve your spot at Career Services by Friday, October 10, at 5 p.m.
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Mayor dismisses travel critics, says city must 'reach out and build relationships'Written by Sarah Ottney | Editor in Chief | firstname.lastname@example.com
DELMENHORST, GERMANY — Toledo Mayor Mike Bell used an example from a recent interaction with the mayor of Zug, Switzerland, to illustrate why he and other representatives from Toledo are traveling this week to promote the city to overseas companies.
The meeting with Dolfi Müller was arranged through a college friend of Bell's, who lives in the city.
"We sat down for about an hour and half," Bell said. "I started talking about Toledo and said, 'You know where Toledo is?' He said, 'Well, I mean, I sort of looked it up. I know it's in Ohio.'
"The problem we have in our city is we make an assumption that everyone knows where Toledo is and what it's about," Bell said. "The reason I'm here and the reason I keep reaching out to these other counties and going everywhere I can is because most people don't know about Toledo. They don't know about the quality of life in Toledo. They don't know about our art museum. They don't know anything about Toledo."
Many — including Councilman Joe McNamara, who is running for mayor against Bell — have criticized Bell's overseas trips as an ineffective use of taxpayer money. But Bell defended his decision to visit Germany's Hannover Messe, one of the world's largest industrial trade fairs, as well as Delmenhorst, one of Toledo's Sister Cities.
"Anytime you travel, you're going to have your critics because everybody thinks you should just sit at home and things are just going to come to you," Bell said. "It does not work like that in the real world, I'm sorry. You have to reach out and build relationships.
"You say Toledo and they're like, 'Uhh, that's somewhere in Ohio, isn't it?' — even in the United States," Bell said. "Unless you go out and market yourself they're never going to go out and invest in your community. They have to get to know you. They have to have an interest built up in the community. What we do every time we go out and talk to someone is we go out and pique their interest.
"Businesses are willing to do that — to take a chance and see whether this might work or not. What we have always been afraid of doing in our city is taking a risk and reaching out to find out."
The group with Bell plans to meet with at least six international companies April 11 and 12, but he declined to discuss specifics.
"My style typically is we just go," Bell said. "You've got to get a feel for people where they're at. We may set up a meeting and start to talk with somebody and you can tell they're not into it and you just need to move on to the next one and stop wasting your time."
City Finance Director Patrick McLean said the focus of the trip is to promote jobs and investment in Toledo, but stressed that building long-term foundations is the goal.
"It should be clear this is foundation level work," McLean said. "Nobody's under the illusion we're going to come here and wind up with investments immediately or overnight. We would love that but that's probably not realistic. What it takes is sustained development of relationships over time and making people recognize the positive things that Toledo has to offer in terms of doing business. If we as a group can get several business that sincerely were interested in looking at the city, that would be success without a question."
Bell agreed.
"People in Toledo want results really quickly. They are not very patient," Bell said.
"If we are able to build up two to three relationships I will consider this a successful trip because everything — everything — starts with a relationship," Bell said. "Nothing's going to happen unless you have a relationship. So that's the goal here. And I think we have the right people in place with our sister cities, our business people, our economic development people. I think we'll do well."
Also traveling are Deputy Mayor of External Affairs and Economic Development Paul Syring, Regional Growth Partnership Vice President International Development D. Paul Zito, Public Information Officer Jen Sorgenfrei, University of Toledo Associate Director Undergraduate Admission Mark Schroeder, Toledo Sister Cities International Executive Director Susan Miko and private individual Christine Luttmann. Attorney Tim Greenwood was unable to attend the trip as planned and previously reported.
Bell also traveled to China in September 2010, May 2011, September 2011 and November 2012. He also traveled to India in April 2011 and visited Japan in May 2011 as part of his trip to China.
McNamara has criticized these trips, saying economic development efforts need to be evaluated on a cost-benefit basis.
"We haven't seen any significant results from any of the Mayor's past taxpayer-funded travel across the globe," McNamara said in an email to Toledo Free Press. "Mayor Bell needs to realize when something isn't working, it's time to stop doing it over and over again."
However, Zito countered that the average life cycle of a foreign direct investment project is about 18 months, from the time of first introduction and expression of interest to the time a company actually makes investment and starts hiring.
"This is not something that will most likely see immediate returns in three months, six months," Zito said. "Americans like to do a quick intro, quick deal, I'll talk to you next quarter. Europeans like to get to know a potential partner more intimately, the history of the company, their strategies for the future, the personalities behind the company. However, once a relationship has been established those relationships are generally deeper than those between American companies and deeper in terms of commitment, support and also innovation for the future."
Other cities have been courting international companies for decades, McLean said.
"Toledo is a little bit late to the party, but better late than never," he added.
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Mrs. Helen L. "Pat" Bartlett
Humanitarian and Philanthropist
A native of Tulsa, Helen Myers studied art at Oklahoma State University for three years and completed her bachelor's degree at University of Tulsa, following the outbreak of World War II, before marrying her husband, the late F. M. "Pete" Bartlett.
Mrs. Bartlett's concern for men and women in need has resulted in generous financial gifts benefiting shut-ins, the elderly, handicapped, teens, and young children. In addition, a volunteer program that she developed and still coordinates in Tulsa provides social activities for residents of Skyline Terrace Nursing Center and generates thousands of hours of volunteer work each year--hours spent teaching, reading, drawing, visiting, cooking, shopping, and caring for those who need a helping hand.
For her tireless work to improve the lives of others, she was honored in 1976 as the National volunteer of the Year by the American Health Care Association. In 1977, she received the Better Life Award from the Oklahoma State Nursing Home Association; and, she was named Volunteer of the Year by the Tulsa Metropolitan Nursing Home Association in 1985.
At OSU, Pat Bartlett's love for art was instrumental in the metamorphosis of Gardiner Hall into the stunning Bartlett Center for the Studio Arts. She also has made possible a number of other renovation projects, as well, such as the Bartlett Independent Living Center for the Handicapped. Among Mrs. Bartlett's other gifts to OSU are significant donations to the University Scholarship Program, the President's Distinguished Scholarship Programs, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Plaza, the Henry G. Bennett society, the President's Club, and the Noble Research Center.
Through her support for art, scholastic, and humanitarian endeavors, Pat Bartlett has brought prestige and honor to herself, to her family, and to Oklahoma State University.
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This season of Mob Wives introduced a major shake up in the cast, with Karen Gravano,
Ramona Rizzo, and Carla Facciolo all exiting the show and replaced with the Philly-based newbies, Alicia DiMichele Garofalo and Natalie Guercio.
Natalie and Alicia were introduced to us on Mob Wives: New Blood as close friends, and surprise, surprise, the two have remained friends throughout the duration of the season. Oh, don't act like I'm being cynical. You know how these things tend to go. We meet "friends" on the show who by midseason, want to snatch each other bald.
Not so with Alicia and Natalie so in celebration of their lasting friendship, here's a look at their bond through a collection of smizes and poses. Enjoy.
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For the past two months, I have been given the most wonderful opportunity to work on the beautiful Coral Coast of Fiji, studying the chemical ecology of various coral-algal interactions (Rasher and Hay 2010). Living in a village, working on the reefs and exploring the paradise of Fiji is an experience I will forever hold near to my heart. Alas, all good things must eventually come to an end and I find myself headed back to the good 'ole U.S. of A. today. A bittersweet feeling as I am so very excited for the enticement of a hot shower, but my little island in the sun will be greatly missed. Moce (Farewell) Fiji! It's been great.
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Any info will be greatly appreciated.
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Looking forward to a wonderful float, but just wanted to get some info on how that section of the river has changed since the 08 Flood.
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Effective March 1, 2008, The Arkansas Game & Fish Commission has placed a 25-mile section of Arkansas famed Buffalo River under new quality-based regulations for smallmouth bass. Excerpted from the AG&F Fishing Regulations handbook the regulation reads "From confluence with Clabber Creek downstream to the confluence with the White River, the smallmouth bass daily limit is 1 and must be at least 18 inches or longer to keep." This section of river, although somewhat inaccessible to day trippers due to its long length and lack of alternate take-outs, has long suffered from suspected overharvest of keeper smallmouth bass. Designated a Blue Ribbon Stream by AG&F, the entirety of the Buffalo River had been managed under a 14-inch minimum, two-fish creel limit for smallmouth bass since 1994. Still, overnight campers and, to some extent, boaters heading upstream out of White River into the Buffalo had kept an inordinate number of legal fish over the years thus diminishing the angling potential of this stretch of river.
William McMillan, of Arkansas Fly Fishers, commented, This is an unbelievable section of the river, and it definitely deserves to be titled a Blue Ribbon Stream. In essence, this is the first trophy area for smallmouth bass on the river. Similar quality regulations are in place on shorter sections of Kings River and Crooked Creek, two of Arkansas finest Blue Ribbon smallmouth stream fisheries.
Regarding the genesis of the regs change, McMillan noted, This regulation change is something that our club spearheaded probably three years ago.
There were numerous letters sent along with other clubs offering up their support for the change of regulation on that section of river. Arkansas Fly Fishers has historically been quite effective in influencing fisheries managers regarding the states cold water trout fisheries before recently directing their activities towards smallmouth bass fisheries.
It may be only a small blurb on page 80 of the Game & Fish regulation manual, but this is a full 25 miles of river representing a huge step forward. They now are thinking of the smallmouth bass like they should be. This is a big win for the Arkansas Fly Fishers as well as for the Smallmouth Alliance! he proclaimed.
I've never done this stretch of water but may look to it later this summer/early fall if I get the chance.
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Also, watch out for the river boats...they are every where on this section of the river.
That depends a lot on water level. Most boats go up from the bottom so once the level drops below a certain point you do not see as many boats upstream.
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Namibia Expedition
Etosha, Himba Tribes, Sossusvlei Dunes, and a Desert Hike
Trip Details at-a-Glance
|Cost From:
|14 days
|Windhoek, Namibia
|Windhoek, Namibia
|8 nights deluxe wildlife camps, 2 nights rustic camping, 1 night hotel, 2 nights B&B
|All meals included
|Safaris, Wildlife & Natural History, Walking, Cultural Adventures
|Trip Level:
4WD game viewing, easy to moderate hiking
- Specialist guides for tracking leopards and cheetahs at Okonjima
- World-class game viewing in a remote section of Etosha
- Himba villages in Damaraland, desert-adapted wildlife
- Climb some of the world's highest free-standing dunes in Sossusvlei, optional Skeleton Coast overflight
- Trekking across NamibRand Nature Reserve, a stunning desert landscape
We have loved all our WT trips, but this one stands above them all. Not only was the itinerary fantastic, but our guides Orlando and Perez were the best ever. They helped us see more wildlife than I dreamed possible (and I was dreaming big!). Seventeen black rhinos, lions and lions and lions, leopard, cheetah, desert-adapted elephants, aarvark, caracal, giraffes, and thousands of seals nibbling on our kayak paddles. It doesn't get any better than this!Jeannee S.—Milwaukee, WI
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Choosing the Right Trip
We work hard to help you choose the right trip for you, paying attention to your individual interests, abilities, and needs. If you have questions about the level of comfort or any of the activities described in this itinerary, please contact us.
We are proud to have an exceptionally high rate of repeat travelers. For more information, we would be happy to put you in touch with a client who has traveled with us.
Departure Notes
Once you have signed up on the trip, we send a complete packing list, relevant health information, and required travel documents.
Otherworldly landscapes surround you in Namibia, where a sea of sand mountains turns red at sunrise, the lone tracks of desert elephants trace across salt pans, and 6,000-year-old rock carvings adorn flat-topped sandstone peaks. Under the deep blue skies of this photogenic land, you'll track cheetahs and leopards, search for the "Big Five" in Etosha's wild western reaches, climb the dunes of the Namib Desert, and meet traditional Himba nomads. For a grand finale to your diverse adventure, hike across the wilds of NamibRand Nature Reserve amid majestic mountain ranges, orange dunes, and wondrous desert silence.
Itinerary at a Glance
For a more complete description, Download Full Detailed Itinerary
Days 1-5
Windhoek, Namibia / Okonjima / Etosha National Park
After up-close encounters with cheetahs and radio-tracking leopards with a specialist at Okonjima, explore Etosha, where wildlife includes elephants, lions, giraffes, blue wildebeests, elands, kudus, gemsboks, zebras, rhinos, cheetahs, and hyenas.
Days 6-10
Damaraland / Twyfelfontein / Sossusvlei
Exploring the table-topped mountains of Damaraland, visit a remote Himba settlement, then walk the trail at Twyfelfontein to view the most incredible San rock etchings in all Africa. In the heart of magical Namib-Naukluft National Park, enjoy dune-climbing at sunrise and sunset, capturing the colors of Sossusvlei in perfect light.
Days 11-14
NamibRand Nature Reserve / Tok Tokkie Trail
Hike across the private NamibRand Nature Reserve as your specialist guide brings the immense diversity of the desert world to life, and sleep under the open sky beneath a brilliant canopy of stars. Depart on Day 14 via Windhoek.
For a more complete description, Download Full Detailed Itinerary
Optional Extensions
If you would like to continue your adventure, we offer the following extensions:
- Cape Town Extension (4 days)
- Shumbalala Game Lodge Extension (4 days)
What the Trip is Like
The trip is Level 3, Moderate, according to our trip grading system. This is a camping and lodge safari with gameviewing by 4WD vehicle, nature walks, and long driving days. On the Tok Tokkie hike, we will be hiking on desert trails. The hiking is mostly on easy terrain, but there are some sections of walking through sand dunes or rough, hilly terrain with loose scree. There is a backup vehicle available should you wish to cut a day's walk short. Please bring well broken-in lightweight hiking boots for these days, as well as for the hikes on the Sossusvlei Dunes.
It is important to note that an integral part of any Namibia safari is driving, and it's part of the adventure. We will be in the company of the Trip Leader, who will make the road journeys very interesting and point out many highlights and hidden treasures en route. While the driving times may appear long, please note that there is a lot to see and the scenery is dramatic and beautiful. Our vehicles are very comfortable and the Trip Leader brings along supplies for the stops, such as tea, picnic lunches, etc.
Although this is not a particularly rigorous trip, we still recommend you undertake a preparatory program of physical conditioning (especially if you want to climb the sand dunes in Soussusvlei, which can be quite challenging). Daily walking or regular hiking, jogging, and stair-climbing are excellent preparatory exercises. Any African safari is an adventure, and the traveler to Africa should bring along flexibility, a sense of humor, curiosity about new peoples and places, and an openness to the unexpected.
While on safari most breakfasts and evening meals will be taken at the lodge you are staying at or in camps along the Tok Tokkie Trail. Lunches while traveling between destinations will be served picnic style at a scenic location en route, or at a café or restaurant should there not be a suitable picnic site. Bottled water, soft drinks, juice, house wine, and beer are included throughout the trip. All vehicles are equipped with a fridge or cool box stocked with bottled water for your convenience. Tea and coffee are offered by most accommodation establishments free of charge with meals and at afternoon tea time.
Departures & Leaders
Sep 7-21, 2015 Orlando Haraseb
May 6-19, 2016
May 20-Jun 2, 2016
Jul 1-14, 2016
Jul 19-Aug 1, 2016
Aug 12-25, 2016
Sep 9-22, 2016
Trip Cost
Prices are for 2016
$6595 (5-12 members)
Single supplement: $580
Forced single supplement: $380
Low season discount (May): $500
more on pricing
Extension Costs
Cape Town Extension
from: $1595
Shumbalala Game Lodge Extension
from: $2095
Trip Payment Schedule
At time of reservation: $500
120 days prior to departure: 20% of trip cost
60 days prior to departure: Balance
Cancellation and Transfer Fee Schedule
More than 90 days prior to departure: No charge!
90-46 days prior to departure: 25% of trip cost
45 days or less: 100% of trip cost
Trip Cost Includes:
- Expert leadership of a Wilderness Travel Trip Leader
- Accommodations, based on double occupancy
- Welcome and farewell dinners
- All meals included
- Water, soft drinks, juice, beer, and table wine at meals; mineral water on board the safari vehicle
- Park fees
- Land transportation
- Airport transfers for passengers as noted
- Baggage handling and sightseeing as noted
Trip Cost Does Not Include:International airfare to and from Africa, any meals not specified after each itinerary day in the Full Trip Brochure, airport departure taxes, optional tipping or gratuities to leaders or staff, additional hotel nights that may be necessitated by airline schedule changes or other factors, cost of medical immunizations (if any), travel insurance, and other expenses of a personal nature (drinks outside of meals as noted, premium alcoholic beverages, etc.). Optional side trips and excursions are also at your own expense.
Arrival & Departure InformationYou are responsible for your own transportation arriving to and departing from Windhoek, Namibia. For more detailed information, please download the Detailed Itinerary.
Please do not purchase your tickets until you are confirmed on the trip and have reviewed your proposed air schedule with our office. Once your tickets have been purchased, please send us a copy of your airline schedule so we can reserve your airport transfers.
Windhoek, Namibia
Date: Day 1
Suggested Arrival Airport:
Windhoek, Namibia (airport code WDH)
Suggested arrival time: 4:00 pm or earlier
Windhoek, Namibia
Date: Day 14
Suggested Airport for Departure:
Windhoek, Namibia (airport code WDH)
Suggested departure time: anytime
Note: This is the Arrival & Departure information for 2015 departures
You are responsible for your own transportation arriving to and departing from Windhoek, Namibia. For more detailed information, please download the Detailed Itinerary.
Please do not purchase your tickets until you are confirmed on the trip and have reviewed your proposed air schedule with our office. Once your tickets have been purchased, please send us a copy of your airline schedule so we can reserve your airport transfers.
Windhoek, Namibia
Date: Day 1
Suggested Arrival Airport:
Windhoek, Namibia (airport code WDH)
Suggested arrival time: 4:00 pm or earlier
Windhoek, Namibia
Date: Day 15
Suggested Airport for Departure:
Windhoek, Namibia (airport code WDH)
Suggested departure time: anytime
Galton House
Day 1 (1 night),
Day 13 (1 night), Windhoek, Namibia
A stay at the Galton House is a great way to kick-start our Namibia adventure. The stylish eight-room hotel, a 10-minute drive from the center of ...
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Andersson's Camp
Days 3 to 4 (2 nights), Ongava Game Reserve, Namibia
Andersson's Camp, located in Ongava Game Reserve just outside of Etosha National Park, has an intimate feel and an ideal location, along with simple ...
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Hobatere Lodge
Day 5 (1 night), Etosha National Park, Namibia
Hobatere Lodge is ideally situated on the western part of Etosha National Park, and has comfortable cottages surrounded by a lush environment. ...
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Desert Homestead Lodge
Days 9 to 10 (2 nights), Sossusvlei, Namibia
Inspired by nature's color palette, with cascading thatched roofs, draped canopy beds, and tiled bathrooms for a cool, relaxing indoor ...
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Tok Tokkie Trail
Days 11 to 12 (2 nights), NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia
Tok Tokkie is located in the southern part of the NamibRand Nature Reserve, the largest privately owned nature reserve in southern Africa. Here we ...
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Extension Accommodations
If you would like to view the accommodations offered with our extensions options:
- Cape Town Extension (4 days)
- Shumbalala Game Lodge Extension (4 days)
Note: Listed above are our signature accommodations for this trip. Although it is highly unlikely, we may make substitutions when necessary.
Orlando Haraseb
"Orlando" Petrus Haraseb is a Damara with easygoing charm along with a wide-ranging knowledge of Namibia's natural and cultural history. A former soccer star (and one-time captain of Namibia's national soccer team), Orlando has been a professional safari guide for over 15 years, starting as a guide at Hobatere Lodge under the mentorship of Steve Braine, one of Namibia's top naturalists. Orlando has been featured in several publications including Conservation in Namibia, and in 2007, he was nominated for the International Wanderlust Guide of the Year Award. He is the vice chairman of the Namibian Academy for Tourism & Hospitality, the institution responsible for training safari guides.
Upcoming Trips:
Namibia Expedition, September 7-21, 2015
Namibia: Khaudum, Bushmanland, and the Caprivi, June 18-27, 2016
Client Testimonials:
Orlando was a fabulous leader. Very knowledgeable and fun to be with.Donna P., Montville, NJ
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Orlando is a great guide and was particularly helpful to use with bird identification and spotting.Alla Sobel, Hoboken NJ
Orlando is a kind, knowledgeable, and extremely helpful guide. He is unflappable and is always happy. I would gladly travel with him again!Carolyn McAlear, Bend OR
Orlando has a heart or gold and the patience of a saint. He is one of your best, on par with some of my favorites—Hashmat, and Stanley!Abbe Eaton, Ann Arbor MI
Orlando was amazing patience dealing with the group and myriad of questions. He is incredibly knowledgeable about the bird and wildlife and serious about protecting the unique Namibian environment including observing the park and reserve rules. He also worked hard to ensure we saw as many animals as we could during game drives and simply along the many roads.Jean Aaro, Hotchkiss CO
A very caring trip leader who is tuned in to making it the best experience possible. Knows everything about animals we saw.Richard Feferman, Albuquerque NM
Very professional, caring, knowledgeable leader. One of the best in my experience.Yola Gibas, Washington Crossing PA
Orlando was not just a terrific guide he was also a very caring person. On multiple occasions he went beyond the call of duty to provide assistance to individual travelers.Sandra Colony, New York NY
Orlando is without question the best guide we've ever had on a WT trip (or any other trip). His knowledge and experience of Namibia's wildlife are first-rate, and his primary concern was always the guests' welfare and happiness. Because of him, we were able to appreciate this gorgeous country as much as he loves it.Jeannee Sacken, Milwaukee WI
Orldando was a wonderful guide and was very committed. He really looked after all of us very well.Elaine C., Zurich, Switzerland
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Orlando is the best local guide I have encountered in more than 45 years of travel to more than 100 countries. His knowledge is extensive, his organizational skills are superb.Martha F., New York, NY
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Orlando is an outstanding guide. His knowledge, energy, enthusiasm, humor, and great kindness contributed so much to the quality and enjoyment of our trip.Johanna S., Sunnyvale, CA
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Orlando is extremely knowledgable and personable. His knowledge of the flora and fauna was truly impressive.Gary S., Oakland, CA
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Orlando was clearly one of the highlights of the trip. His knowledge, patience and humor are all very much appreciated.Scott F., New York, NY
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Orlando was extremely knowledgeable about all aspects of the trip. In addition to being a superb trip leader, he was also a very pleasant man who took great pride in being able to show us the diversity of Namibia.Nancy B., Charlestown, MA
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Orlando's knowledge was encyclopaedic and his concern for the welfare and well-being of his group evident and sincere.Irene K., Avon Lake, OH
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Optional Extensions
If you would like to continue your adventure, we offer the following extensions:
South Africa
Cape Town Extension
Africa's Most Romantic City
Cultural Adventures, Walking
4 days - Level 2
Shumbalala Game Lodge Extension
Gameviewing in Thornybush Private Game Reserve
Safaris, Wildlife & Natural History
4 days - Level 1
Client Comments
We have loved all our WT trips, but this one stands above them all. Not only was the itinerary fantastic, but our guides Orlando and Perez were the best ever. They helped us see more wildlife than I dreamed possible (and I was dreaming big!). Seventeen black rhinos, lions and lions and lions, leopard, cheetah, desert-adapted elephants, aarvark, caracal, giraffes, and thousands of seals nibbling on our kayak paddles. It doesn't get any better than this!Jeannee S., Milwaukee, WI
This was our eighth trip to Africa and we were overcome with Namibia's beauty and ever-changing landscapes. This is far more than just a "big five trip." Our group was great as well. We had a wonderful time and learned a great deal.Charles C., Wayne, PA
There is a great variety of experiences on this trip—it's action packed!Elaine C., Zurich, Switzerland
This was my ninth Wilderness trip and one of my very favorites. This trip had it all, great animal viewing, stunning landscapes including dunes and deserts, fascinating cultural exchanges with the Himbas, and a real appreciation of Namibia past and present.Nancy B., Charlestown, MA


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The ultra-thin rear projection display device described herein includes a wide angle lens system and one or more planar mirrors that are parallel to a screen on which an image is to be displayed. In one embodiment, the screen that has multiple groove angles to provide better illumination than screens with a single groove angle.
1. A display device comprising:
a screen;
a wide angle lens system with a field angle of at least 100 degrees, the wide angle lens system configured to generate a distorted intermediate image, the wide angle lens system further configured to project a focused image suitable for viewing; and
a substantially planar back plate mirror to reflect the image to the screen, wherein the back plate mirror is substantially perpendicular to the optic axis of the wide angle lens system and substantially parallel to the screen.
2. The display device of
3. The display device of
4. The display device of
5. The display device of
6. The display device of
7. The display device of
8. A display device comprising:
a fixed screen to display an image;
a wide angle lens system with a field angle of at least 100 degrees, the wide angle lens system configured to generate a distorted intermediate image, the wide angle lens system further configured to project the image, the wide angle lens system having an optic axis substantially perpendicular to the screen; and
at least one mirror to direct the image to the screen.
9. The display device of
10. The display device of
11. The display device of
12. The display device of
13. A display device comprising:
a screen;
a wide angle lens system with a field angle of at least 100 degrees, the wide angle lens system configured to project an image using less than one-half of the lens field, the wide angle lens system further configured to generate a distorted intermediate image, the wide angle lens system having an optic axis substantially perpendicular to the screen; and
a back plate mirror configured to reflect the image to the screen.
The present U.S. patent application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/222,083 filed Aug. 16, 2002 now U.S. Pat. No. 6,896,375, and is related to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/222,050 filed Aug. 16, 2002.
The invention relates to display devices. More specifically, the invention relates to a thin rear projection display device.
In order to provide a television with a screen size greater than approximately 40 inches a display device other than a direct view cathode ray tube (CRT) is typically used. As the screen size of a CRT increases, so too does the depth. It is generally accepted that for screen sizes greater than 40 inches direct view CRTs are no longer practical. Two alternatives exist for large screen (>40 inch screen size) displays: projection displays and plasma displays.
Current plasma displays are much more expensive than projection displays. Plasma displays are generally thin enough to mount on a wall, but can be heavy enough that mounting can be difficult. For example, current 42 inch plasma displays can weigh 80 pounds or more and 60 inch plasma displays can weigh 150 pounds or more. One advantage of plasma displays over current projection displays is that plasma displays are typically much thinner than current projection displays having the same screen size.
Projection displays, specifically rear projection displays, are typically more cost-effective then plasma displays. Projection displays may also consume too much space in a room to provide a practical solution for large screen needs. For example, typical 60 inch rear projection displays are 24 inches thick and can weigh 200 to 300 pounds.
Thin rear projection display devices have been developed that are less than 12 inches thick. However, these thinner rear projection display devices typically rely on an aspherical mirror, which is difficult to manufacture and difficult to align. The difficulties associated with the aspherical mirror results in current thin rear projection displays being expensive, which restricts the availability of rear projection displays in desirable packages.
Another shortcoming of display device 200 is the angle of optical engine 260 with respect to mirrors 220, 230 and 240 and to screen 210. Without compensation, the angle of optical engine 260 results in a trapezoidal, or keystone, shaped image. The compensation associated with the angle to provide a square image further increases the cost and complexity of display device 200.
A display device includes a screen, a wide angle lens system that projects an image using a portion of a lens field of the wide angle lens system, and a substantially planar back plate mirror to reflect the image to the screen. The back plate mirror is substantially perpendicular to the optic axis of the wide angle lens system and substantially parallel to the screen. In one embodiment, the display device also includes a substantially planar intermediate mirror that reflects the image projected by the wide angle lens system to the back plate mirror. The intermediate mirror being parallel to the back plate mirror. In one embodiment, the screen has a first region and a second region, the first region having a first groove angle and the second region having a second groove angle.
The invention is illustrated by way of example, and not by way of limitation, in the figures of the accompanying drawings in which like reference numerals refer to similar elements.
An ultra-thin rear projection display system is described. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the invention. It will be apparent, however, to one skilled in the art that the invention can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, structures and devices are shown in block diagram form in order to avoid obscuring the invention.
The ultra-thin rear projection display device described herein includes a wide angle lens system and one or more planar mirrors that are parallel to a screen on which an image is to be displayed. In one embodiment, the screen has multiple groove angles to provide better illumination than screens with a single groove angle.
As described in greater detail below, the screen can be a Fresnel lens having one or more groove angles. However, many other objects can operate as a screen for purposes of displaying an image. In general, any object that diffuses light can be used as a screen. For example, a wall, water or fog can be used as a screen.
In one embodiment, ultra-thin rear projection display device 300 includes screen 310, back plate mirror 320, intermediate mirror 330, lens system 340 and digital micromirror device (DMD) 350. Other components, for example, image generating components are not illustrated for reasons of simplicity of description. An image can be provided to DMD 350 in any manner known in the art. DMD 350 selectively reflects light from a light source (not shown in
In one embodiment, DMD 350 is offset from the optic axis of lens system 340 such that only a portion (e.g., 50%, 60%, 40%) of the available lens field is used. By offsetting DMD 350 with respect to the optic axis of lens system 340, the image from DMD 350 is projected by lens system 340 in the upper portion of the lens field to intermediate mirror 330. Alternatively, a lower portion of the lens field can be used to project an image to intermediate mirror 330. In such an embodiment, lens system 340 would be above intermediate mirror 330, which would be above back plate mirror 320.
In order to project an image as described, lens system 340 is a very wide angle lens system. In one embodiment, lens system 340 has a field angle of 152� or more; however, other lenses can be used. In general, the wider the angle of lens system 340, the thinner display device 300 can be made. A suitable wide angle lens system is described in related U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/222,050, now U.S. Pat. No. 7,009,765 ("Wide angle lens system having a distorted intermediate image"), which is incorporated by reference, and is also described below with regard to
Intermediate mirror 330 reflects the image to back plate mirror 320, which reflects the image to screen 310. In one embodiment, screen 310 is a Fresnel lens. Back plate mirror 320 is also a planar mirror and is parallel to screen 310 and perpendicular to the optic axis of lens system 340. Because the optic axis of lens system 340 is perpendicular to intermediate mirror 330 and both intermediate mirror 330 and back plate mirror 320 are planar and parallel to screen 310, the distortion caused by angled lenses and aspherical mirrors is absent in display device 300. This simplifies the design of display device 300 and reduces the cost and complexity of manufacturing.
In one embodiment, Fresnel lens 400 can have many concentric grooves having one or more predetermined groove angles. Techniques for manufacturing and using Fresnel lenses having a single groove angle are known in the art. In a rear projection display device in which the full lens field of the projection lens system is used, a center portion 420 of Fresnel lens 400 is used for the lens of the display device.
Dashed rectangle 420 provides an indication of a screen from the center portion of Fresnel lens 400. The size and shape of the portion of the lens to be used corresponds to the size and shape of the screen of the display device. For traditional rear projection displays, the center of section 420 to be used for a screen is the center of Fresnel lens 420.
When using an offset DMD (or other device) so that only a portion of the projection lens field is used, the section of Fresnel lens 400 used for a screen is correspondingly offset from the center of Fresnel lens 400. For example, if the top half of the projection lens field is used, the bottom edge of screen portion 410 passes through the center of Fresnel lens 400.
As the groove angle increases the image projected to the bottom center of lens 500 becomes dark because rays pass through the lens without being reflected. As the groove angle decreases, the image projected to the top corners of lens 500 become dark because reflected rays are directed down and away from the viewer. Also, as the groove angle decreases, the tool used to manufacture lens 500 can become too weak to work effectively.
In one embodiment, interior region 620 has grooves of approximately 35�; however, other groove angles can also be used. When used for large screens, a Fresnel lens with a single groove angle throughout provides inconsistent illumination. In one embodiment, outer region 610 has grooves of approximately 41�; however, other groove angles can also be used. In alternate embodiments, interior region 620 and outer region 610 can provide any combination of refraction and/or reflection lenses. In one embodiment, the projector side of lens 600 has grooves and the viewer side is planar. In an alternate embodiment, lens 600 has grooves on both sides.
In one embodiment, the grooves of zone 620 provide a refractive lens and the grooves of zone 610 provide a total internal reflection (TIR) lens. The refractive and reflective zones of lens 600 can be on the same side of the lens (e.g., the projector side) or the refractive and reflective zones of lens 600 can be on opposite sides (e.g., reflective on the projector side and refractive on the viewer side). As described in greater detail below, transition regions can be used to reduce or even eliminate image artifacts caused by transitions between zones. For a double-sided lens, two single-sided lenses can be aligned and the planar sides of each lens can be bonded together. Alternatively, one side of the lens can be manufactured as described above and additional grooves can be formed directly on the lens material.
As the angle of the input light decreases, there is an angle at which the refracted light misses reflection face 710. This occurs, for example, at the bottom center of the screen at the grooves closest to the Fresnel center. This light is lost and travels through the Fresnel structure creating either a ghost image or a reduction in contrast. The lost light reduces contrast at the bottom center of the screen area (and possibly everywhere depending on where the mirrors are with respect to the screen).
One technique to reduce ghost rays and improve contrast in these areas is to change the reflection face angle such that, instead of directing light toward the viewer, the lens is designed to collect as much light as possible. As a consequence, the reflected light ray 740 travels downward. This improves the contrast of the displayed image, but the downward light does not get redirected to viewer as well and appears dark.
The face angles can be designed so that light from the edges of the screen, where the input rays are steep, can direct the reflected light toward the center of the lens to improve perceived brightness at the edges of the image.
In one embodiment, all groves are on a projection side of the lens and the viewer side of the lens is planar. In alternate embodiments, the grooves for one zone are on the projection side of the lens and the grooves for another zone are on the viewer side of the lens.
As used herein, a "zone" is an area of a Fresnel lens having a particular groove angle (when the groove angle is not continuously variable). A "region" is an area of a Fresnel lens in which the face angle (γ) is defined by a single equation. A zone can include multiple regions. In one embodiment, one or more transition regions are included at zone boundaries in order to provide a smooth zone transition.
In one embodiment, the equation, F, that defines the face angle, which can be a function of radius, r, for a first region and the equation, G, that defines the face angle for a second region are equal at the region boundary. In other words, F(r1)=G(r1) where r1 is the region boundary. Further, the first derivative of the equation that defines the face angle for a region is equal to the first derivative of equation that defines the face angle at the region boundary. In other words, F′(r1)=G′(r1) where r1 is the region boundary.
In one embodiment, the following equations are used to determine the angles to be used for various regions. For a fixed peak angle (peak angle k=γ+δ), the face angle can be calculated to create a Fresnel lens with no ghost rays near the bottom center and the face angles are modified to increase throughput.
For a two region embodiment, the inner region can be a lossless system defined by:
In one embodiment, Fresnel lens 1090 includes an inner zone that is a conventional refractive Fresnel lens design 1000. The inner zone includes the center of lens 1090 extending outward until the outer zone becomes more efficient than the inner zone. Fresnel lens 1090 further includes an outer zone that is a total internal reflection Fresnel design 1020. The outer zone directs more light toward the viewer than if the refractive design of the inner zone were to extend to the edge of the lens.
In order to reduce, or even eliminate, discontinuities between the refractive and the reflective portions of lens 1090, transition region 1010 is included. In one embodiment, in transition region 1010, the light rays internal to Fresnel lens 1090 change gradually from the upward angle of the refractive design to the horizontal angle of the reflective design. The gradual change reduces image discontinuities due to overlapping rays.
An image is generated a provided by optical engine components (not shown in
DMD 1210 provides an image to the lens system. As described above, other types of devices can be used to provide an image to the lens system. Prism 1220 directs the image to relay lens group 1230. Relay lens group 1230 projects the image from prism 1220 to prism 1240 and distorts the image such that intermediate prism 1240 receives an intentionally distorted intermediate image.
In one embodiment, relay lens group 1230 includes 9 lenses; however, any number of lenses can be used based on, for example, the desired distortion of the intermediate image, or the overall size of the lens system. The distortion to be caused by relay lens group 1230 is equal and opposite the distortion caused by wide angle lens group 1250. In one embodiment, the intermediate image is approximately a half circle image in a warped image plane. In alternate embodiments, other types of distortion can be used. For example, if the full lens field is to be used, the distorted intermediate image would be a generally circular image. The image plane may or may not be warped.
Intermediate prism 1240 provides a 90� fold of the image path. As described below with respect to
In one embodiment, the optic axes of the lenses of relay lens group 1230 are aligned. Similarly, the optic axes of the lenses of wide angle lens group 1250 are also aligned. Wide angle lens group provides a field angle of greater than 100�. In one embodiment the field angle is 153�; however, any angle can be provided. In one embodiment, the optical axis of wide angle lens group 1250 is perpendicular to the screen so that keystone, or trapezoidal, distortion is absent.
Reference in the specification to "one embodiment" or "an embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the invention. The appearances of the phrase "in one embodiment" in various places in the specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment.
In the foregoing specification, the invention has been described with reference to specific embodiments thereof. It will, however, be evident that various modifications and changes can be made thereto without departing from the broader spirit and scope of the invention. The specification and drawings are, accordingly, to be regarded in an illustrative rather than a restrictive sense.
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Jim, I'm just using the stock double layer Protone. It seems pretty similar to a pinstripe to me. The RT Gig Kit doesn't actually have a 14, just an 8, 10 and 12", so as you can see I'm already going for that BIIIG BOOOM hahaha
Wow I didn't realize the RT came in anything besides "regular" (I'm US so "regular" is whatever USA uses and the rest of the world is "weird" :D ) -- 22, 10,12,14
I'm wondering if you might be more happy with single ply concert head like an Evans strata or a Remo Renaissance Ambassador ...FWIW we had coated pinstripes on the wife's, we thought they were maybe a little too "controlled" (internally damped)
I actually was thinking you might like the larger size specifically because you don't play at high SPL -- I personally find the teeny drums get kind of flat when 'underplayed' (I like quiet too, but I started music as a classicl[al] guitarist, so "rockin out" isn't my native anyway) - so I'm thinking more in terms of resonance than projection
(wife plays with mallets a lot, she likes a soft, defined-pitch tympani like sound on her floor toms...she recently stole my 18" - but doesn't like a lot of volume for that kind of stuff.
though she's Jekyl&hyde -- she also has one of those chad smith snares which is, basically, an ear rape. I think she likes it just so she can "visit upon thine ear with unspeakable sonic mayhem" when most inappropriate)
I tend to like the sound of a larger diameter, maybe uptuned
last time we had our RT out, we tuned the 12 to the 10s pitch and liked the sound of the 12 better, not because of volume, but b/c it wasn't as deadwoody and felt more sensitive at low volume - plus there was a variety of workable timbres as you moved off-center, which I think it nice on a smaller [in number of pieces] kit
but, I think as bob was speaking to with the drum dial - it does (to me at least) seem pretty tuning sensitive in terms of really getting even tension on the head (I suppose b/c it's a relatively simple resonator system - so the tuning that you do have carries a lot of weight in the system).
hmm, now that I think about it, it's a lot like tuning a typical two-stroke engine...the powerband is generally peaky and narrow and it's really sensitive to your ignition timing and getting the mix...jussst right
They just don't have that many parts, so each adjustment does a lot
Even the kick drum, at 16", is smaller than Danny Carey's floor toms. The kick is weird, set a couple of inches off the ground on four legs, so when you look at it from the front it looks like a hungry animal with the O hole in the front kick skin. Last rehearsal our singer went down on his haunches in front of the kick drum and opened his mouth wide open. Wish I got a photo :)
I'd like to see it - with or without it battling your vocalist(I didn't see a pic earlier, but I thought saw ref to a pic you had of it, but maybe that was your old kit)
One of our doggies likes to stick his head in the drums, we try to discourage it, but he loves sounds...I have to admonish him not to try to jump at my (string) double bass..he like the bow
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