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Looking Up To The Twins
As dusk settles, the famous twins of the constellation Gemini come out to play. Castor on the top right and Pollux, the bottom left, represent the twin's heads and helps orient you to the rest of the asterism. At a distance of close to 50 light years (ly), Castor measures about half the diameter of the Sun and is a true system in itself – comprising of three spectroscopic double stars, orbiting each other. For a challenge move your scope a lunar width (30 arc minutes) below Castor till you come to a couple of 14th magnitude galaxies designated as IC2196 and IC2197.
The University of Calgary invites interested RASC members to participate in the upcoming meteorite recovery effort near Lone Rock, Saskatchewan. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to contribute to mapping the strewn field of what we expect will be Canada's largest recorded meteorite fall. While any recovered meteorites will remain the property of the landowner or the University of Calgary, search volunteers may suggest institutions for potential donations.
Toronto Centre member Ivan Semeniuk is now sharing his experiences as an "embedded journalist" in the Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics at the University of Toronto. Check out his weekly podcast "The Universe in Mind" to hear from leading international researchers in astronomy and related fields during this IYA year.
By now, most RASC members know we have leased new space in an office building a few blocks west of our old place. Monday and Tuesday next week, March 9 and 10, are moving days. The phones will be disconnected for part or all of that time, so be patient and hold your calls for a while.
Later in the week, most things will be up and running at our new digs. Give the staff a chance to get their feet under the desks and relax their frazzled nerves before you call.
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The on-line version (in Adobe Acrobat PDF format) of the April 2009 issue of the RASC Journal is now available in full-colour, high-resolution format (6.5 MB), plus a low-resolution version (2.9 MB). Look, too, for the hidden "Easter Eggs" - URLs in some not-so-obvious places.
Thanks Charles
The name Charles Messier is familiar with amateur and professional astronomers alike. Charles was bitten by the astronomy bug in his younger years, similar to the same way we got hooked on the wonders of the night sky. He had an early passion for the stars and such but two spectacular events swayed him to his future. First was the jaw dropping Great Comet of 1744. It was discovered independently in December of 1743 by Dirk Klinkenberg and then four days later by Jean-Philippe de Chéseaux.
As part of the continuing rollout of our new website's features and capabilities, we are pleased to announce that access to the on-line edition of the Journal and the private area of the RASC website is now available from the RASC Web Portal at secure.rasc.ca. In fact, it is only available this way.
Giraffe of the North
Camelopardalis the giraffe, is one of those constellations that goes unnoticed for the most part. Lying close to Ursa Minor in the north, this constellation is circumpolar and is visible any time of year but lacks the WOW objects like those belonging to Orion, Andromeda.etc. Camelopardalis is spread over 757 square degrees of sky and is listed 18th in area. The Giraffe is home to 53 NGC objects, most of which are galaxies. As for bright stars, you would be out of luck. Most of its suns are in the fourth magnitude range.
Members on dial-up Internet will be pleased to know that a new version of Adobe software allows us to substantially reduce the file size of this and subsequent Journals. All back issues in the 2007 and 2008 archives have already been reduced, and others will receive the same size reduction soon.
See below for highlights of the current issue.
More Than A Dozen Beacons
People often ask, "when is a good time to look at the stars". Of course I jokingly answer with a grin, "when it's clear". After the chuckles subside, I continue to state, "anytime of year – even winter". The fear in their eyes when I mention the 'W' word, but yes it can be a great time to observe.
Each month has their special perks, such as spring time is great for galaxies or the summer's Milky Way in all its glory which extends into the fall. Canadian winters can be brutal at times and that is the main driving force that locks people indoors from November to April. However if you dress for outdoor temperatures, you can enjoy a couple of hours looking up.
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COLUMBIA CITY — Paul and Carol Burkett of Columbia City can vividly remember Elmer Zimmerman's talk about his mother surviving the sinking of the RMS Titanic.
The presentation was held Oct. 3, 1996 at the Whitley County Historical Society's fall banquet at Eagle Glen Golf Course. Carol knew Elmer since her cousin, Helen (Miller) Zimmerman, married him. The Zimmermans lived in Rochester.
Although Elmer is no longer around to tell the story, Paul said he was a very good public speaker. Elmer's mother was Bertha (Lehman) Zimmerman, born March 31, 1895, in Lotziel, Switzerland.
Bertha's brother, sister and uncle had already made the journey to Iowa. When Bertha was 17 and had just finished high school, the family decided it was time for her to make the trip.
"She had a ticket to go on a certain ship, but because of the (1912 Great Britain) coal miner's strike, that ship didn't sail," said Carol. "So they put her on the next available ship."
Bertha boarded the Titanic in Cherbourg, France as a second class passenger, traveling alone. At the time, she was fluent in French, German, Italian and the Swiss Romany language, but she knew no English.
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Below is the poem entitled The ABCs of Poetry which was written by poet
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A is for Acrostic, where the first letter of each line spells a word
B is for Burlesque, a poetic type bordering on absurd
C is for Clerihew, a short and humorous verse
D is for Didactic, meant to improve morals at first
E is for Epithalamium, written for a groom and his bride
F is for Free Verse, where the rules go and hide
G is for Ghazal, with a shared rhyme and refrain
H is for Haiku, getting it just right is a pain
I is for Iambic Pentameter, which is the poetic beat
J is for Jargon, where real and fake words do meet
K is for Kwansaba, another non-rhyming form
L is for Limerick, where many a giggle has been born
M is for Monorhyme, the same rhyme on each line
N is for Narrative, which tells a story every time
O is for Ode, a lengthy, lyrical poem
P is for Pastoral, describing the rural life I call home
Q is for Quatrain, rhyming verses with lines that count four
R is for Romanticism, think of the Romeo and Juliet score
S is for Sonnet, fourteen lines with a conventional scheme
T is for Tanka, first appearing on the Japanese scene
U is for Unique, which every written poem wants to be
V is for Villanelle, repeating lines one and three
W is for Worthwhile, which I think most poems are
X is for X-cellent, those poems written by stars
Y is for Youngsters, who should start writing their own
Z is for Zebra, my own black and white poem
So pick up your pen and try your hand at these styles
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Careers and Worklife
Navigating happily through your professional life
Yearly Archive for 2011
The Career Questions You Must Ask Yourself
Career counseling begins with self-reflection. In my over 20 years of practicing, I believe that everyone has a sense of what they want, but it is often buried in the subconscious. My job is not to give the answers by magic, but merely to ask the right and hard questions. Honest answers push clients outside […] [Read More]
Go over the top to leave a lasting impression … You have one and only one chance so be large!
"You never get a second chance to make a first impression. – Most interesting – no one can be credited with this quote – it perhaps originated on Madison Avenue as an ad slogan. Others do credit Oscar Wilde. Whatever – it is so true! I had the opportunity to meet Matthew Parent, the Managing […] [Read More]
How You Should BE for an Interview
What happens during the interview will determine your future. Make no mistake, you are a commodity and the most successful job hunter is the one that can close the sale. Your Goal: Convince the interviewer that you are absolutely the best person to fill the position. Remember: Ultimately, every question an interviewer asks you is […] [Read More]
Changing Your Career Path
A lot of anxiety often accompanies even the thought of a career change. Many of us get used to what we know and what we are good at. Yet whether due to economic necessity, personal growth, or another circumstance, a good number of us seek to change career paths at some point in our lives, […] [Read More]
Rebound in our sights?
With the warm sun, do we see a rebound in the anemic local job market? It looks that way and the picture is bright through the summer. Running out of town for the weekend, but wanted to get the good news to you – and motivate you to keep the pressure on if you are […] [Read More]
Are You "Type A" Personality?
Undoubtedly you have heard of Type A Personality, but what does it really mean? Personality Type theory was first described in the 1950s as a potential risk factor for heart disease by cardiologists Meyer Friedman and R.H. Rosenman. They estimated that Type A behavior doubles the risk of coronary heart disease, but recent studies have […] [Read More]
Mushrooms grow in the Dark – not people – so get into the light …
"A dream is your creative vision for your life in the future. You must break out of your current comfort zone and become comfortable with the unfamiliar and the unknown." – Denis Waitley Some people live in the shadow of someone else and they stay in the background. For some, this is a comfort zone […] [Read More]
From College to Career
College has programmed you to the Semester Cycle: you select a set of new and exciting courses followed by long breaks. If you don't like what you are studying, you choose new ones in less than four months. This environment resembles very little in the real world. The transition from college to career is one […] [Read More]
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As of Friday, October 26, 2012
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The Clayton County school system is facing the possibility of an investigation by its accrediting agency for the second time in less than five years.
The school system was put on probation in 2003 because members of the Board of Education were micromanaging the district in the wake of the board's firing of former superintendent, Dan Colwell. It took the school system two years to get full accreditation back.
Board members are now being accused of violating at least four of the seven standards of accreditation set by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools' Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI). One of the standards, which may have been violated, covers governance of the school system.
If members of the board have again violated SACS CASI's standards, harsher penalties and less leniency from the accrediting agency could be in the school system's future, according to the agency's chief.
"We have deep concerns that this has happened in a short amount of time after the last incident," said Mark Elgart, president of SACS CASI. "If these accusations are validated, and the board continues on this path, it could result in a loss of accreditation. There is clearly a recurring pattern of behavior here."
The allegations are currently centered on the behaviors and actions of two members of the board of education, although Elgart would not say which board members. He added there are other issues, which "could include more board members," though. If the school system is put on a one-year probation by SACS CASI, it is unlikely the district will be given an extension like it was the last time, Elgart said.
Elgart said his organization has received "several" complaints from Clayton County residents, school system staff members and members of the board of education. He said his agency has been receiving complaints about the Clayton Board of Education "over the last eight to 10 weeks."
Many of the complaints have been in the form of unsigned letters and e-mails, he added, but SACS CASI has also received at least three signed letters, asking for an investigation of the board members. Unsigned letters are not considered when SACS CASI performs an investigation, but Elgart said the complaints in those requests were consistent with the signed requests for an investigation.
Elgart sent a letter to Clayton County Interim Superintendent Gloria Duncan late last week, outlining the charges against the school system. The school system has until Dec. 12 to respond to the charges, which include violations of the accreditation standard covering school system governance. SACS will decide what to do after it receives a response.
"If we believe there is substantial evidence of violations, we will conduct an investigation," Elgart said. "Based on the information we've received, it's highly likely we will do an investigation."
Elgart would not tell the Clayton News Daily who sent the signed letters. He deferred the question to the school system, who received copies of the complaints with Elgart's letter to Duncan.
Charles White, a spokesman for the school system, told a reporter that an open records request would need to filed to get a copy of Elgart's letter, and the accompanying complaints. The request has been filed.
White issued a statement on the district's behalf, though, when he was asked about the complaints, and how the school system intends to handle a possible investigation. "The complaints are not related to the school district's educational programs, schools, school staffs, or the system-level administration," according to the statement. "We intend to cooperate with SACS during the course of its investigation."
The statement concludes by saying officials from the school system are declining to comment further on the issue, because of the possible investigation.
According to SACS CASI policy 3.26, an investigation will not be undertaken by the agency "unless allegations are supported by substantial evidence, and involve matters that could seriously hinder or disrupt the educational effectiveness of the institution."
Board members, and former school system employees, have been making allegations of actions which violate SACS policies, since August. Board member Norreese Haynes has accused Rod Johnson, the board's vice chairman, of micromanaging the school system on several occasions. Johnson, in turn, accused Haynes of micromanaging the selection process for an alternative education service provider.
The first public announcement that a board member wanted SACS to get involved didn't come until earlier this month, though. During the Nov. 5 board meeting, Johnson said he was asking the agency to investigate board member Sandra Scott. Johnson said a complaint had been made by a former football coach at Morrow High School, alleging that Scott used her position to get the coach fired.
Johnson, Haynes and board chairperson, Ericka Davis, could not be reached for comment on Monday.
Scott said she believes Johnson did go through with his intention to ask SACS to investigation her. She welcomes an investigation into the situation involving herself and the former coach at Morrow High School, she said, but she believes SACS should not get involved in what she called a "personal matter."
"I do not feel he [Johnson] has any information to back up, or substantiate, his claims against me," Scott said. "Why do they want them [SACS CASI] to do an investigation that will destroy the children of Clayton County?"
More like this story
- SACS to Clayton: Another schools investigation 'warranted' ( December 15, 2007 )
- Clayton Schools' SACS response due today ( December 12, 2007 )
- SACS seeking 'first-hand knowledge' of alleged BOE violations ( January 7, 2008 )
- SACS chief to announce future of Clayton schools today ( February 15, 2008 )
- BOE leader says board will take SACS inquiries seriously ( December 7, 2007 )


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Keynote Session with Nancy Doda, Teacher-to-Teacher
Powerful Learning for the Middle Years: Rethinking Rigor
The ninth annual Middle School Conference sponsored by the Middle Level Professional Educators Partnership (PEP) will be held at the Harre Union on February 13, 2013. Keynote speaker, Nancy Doda will begin the day with his opening session, Powerful Learning for the Middle Years: Rethinking Rigor. Followed by a Featured afternoon session Team Up: Literacy for Better Learning. Several additional content specific topics will be offered in the morning and afternoon sessions to support implementing the INCC.


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Want to quickly pick up a book---or several--- from the main library's collection before you leave campus for Spring Break?
Two places set up for quick and easy book browsing are on the main (2nd) floor:
***The new book shelves, pictured here, are a few steps from the Research and Information Desk. A selection of recently acquired books are shelved there, waiting to be checked out by the intellectually curious (holy cow, that could be you).
***The Browsing Collection is housed in Infusion, the research/study/learning/food area. The Browsing Collection's focus is leisure reading. Some audiobooks are also available on those shelves. You will not be bothering those watching the close-captioned news on TV in the area, just go to the shelves and treat yourself to a good read or two.
AHHH, Spring Break: come back refreshed, relaxed, and safe, Knights. We'll miss you while you're gone.


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Folks, we are nearly $16 TRILLION in debt. It's a spending addiction problem, NOT a taxation problem. The job of the Federal Government is to collect taxes and spend that money...um, sorry Jerry, the Founders would strongly disagree. The Federal Government was supposed to be limited in scope, not all -encompassing--no matter how the liberals try to spin things. And yes, 35% is waay too much to give the Government to waste. If 10% is good enough for God, it surely ought to be enough for the Feds.
Wise and reasonable people have had enough of Obama's "blame everyone but myself" presidency. This November, wise and reasonable people will put the Charlatan-In-Chief into the retirement he so richly deserves. Finally, after 4 years of broken promises, REAL change is coming. Because wise and reasonable people realize that "yes we can" was a load of horse hockey.
Actually, it's the 49.5% (those who pay NO income tax) that the government works just fine for. On the other hand, the 50.5% who foot the bill for the other 49.5%--THEY'RE the ones getting the screws put to them. If "The One" gets reelected this November, "you betcha" it's gonna get worse. A lot worse.
Yep, Walberg Derangement Syndrome in full force. Actually, Conservative Derangement Syndrome, the standard operating procedure from libs who get caught with their hands in the Constitutional cookie jar. Separation of church and state--EXCEPT when government interference benefits the lib position. Typical.
This one's too easy. He retired Marky Mark "I never met a tax increase I didn't like" Schauer. Huge benefit to the 7th district.
No one's limiting anything, tis. Employees are free to go out and purchase contraceptives wherever they wish. All the church is saying is that they (the Church) shouldn't have to pay for them. What's your issue with that?
I disagree, Lenny. All Romney has to do is put Marco Rubio on the ticket and Obama will be fighting for his electoral life! Of course, it would be better if Rubio were on the TOP of the ticket...
Umm...exactly how is requiring a recipient of public assistance (which, of course, is MONEY) to do something for that gubmint check "free labor"?
Oh wait--to a liberal, the recipient is ENTITLED to "Money For Nothing". Makes perfect sense. Gotcha.
No kidding, hoser54. GMT1975 really should be writing for Comedy Central, or maybe some Harry Potter fan fiction. Highest ethical rating of any previous administration? LMFAO! Hey, let's put his face on Mt. Rushmore right now! Let's replace those old dudes, you know, like George Washington? Abraham Lincolon? Funny, while GMT was getting a thrill up his leg from Obama's "State of the Union as I Want You To Believe It" speech, all I wanted to do was douse myself with disinfectant...blecch!
Naturally Lawrence wants to eliminate the Republican-controlled House rather than the Democrat-controlled Senate. Why is that, Lawrence? Perhaps because the Senate rubber-stamps everything The Obama wants and the House thinks for themselves?
Aw come on Empyrean, don't ya know if it applies to Democrats, it doesn't count?
Actually, Phil's more correct than the usual (lib) suspects give him credit for. Doing nothing is much better than doing something that's bad (like, for example, Obamacare!). That said, it would be nice if ALL of our politicians (certainly including Congress and yes, King Barack) would put politics aside and start working for the good of the country rather than their own parties or the special interest groups that spend the big bucks to support them.
Of course you do. Thanks for making my point, as usual.
Want to talk stupid? You guys elected the Current Occupant of the White House! A bonehead move if ever there was one--fortunately, our side will correct your error this November. Anybody But Obama!!!
Isn't it interesting when facts and opinions intersect? Like for example--Christianity. Opinion which is factual. Unlike atheism,which is opinion only. Jesus was a commie? Thugz you bin hangin' with the Kanehbosem too much...
Hey! Here's an idea! Have the Feds put an additional tax on doobies, and use that money to help pay for Obamacare! (Makes WAY more sense than a tax on tanning salons!) Just think THC, every time you burn one, you'd be helping some poor person get free health care! Even YOU gotta be down with that!
Capitalism? Actually, it's a perverse form of socialism Thugz, where everybody who's average gets to play in a bowl game instead of just rewarding the actual winners and near-winners., you know, those who actually achieve something resembling success. 6-6 teams playing in a bowl is the equivalent of an "I participated!" trophy.
Nor was he a pothead, despite the warped beliefs of our friend THC. Unless, of course, he'd like to offer real evidence (not hallucinations) that prove his assertion.
Hope you're right redwing. I too noticed the very sparsely populated stands during most of the bowl games--fan interest has really dwindled in these games. No fans=no money coming into the economy of the bowl city. Not a good formula. This must change. IMO if you lose more than 3 games during the year, you have no business playing in any bowl game. Bowls should be a reward for excellence, NOT for mediocrity!!!!)
Nope, you missed my point as usual. I want to fix the state's budget mess. I could care less about your desire to smoke the wacky tobaccy unencumbered by that little "against the law" tag. Legalize it, then tax it heavily. Those who want to smoke the doobie will still buy it no matter how you tax it--and their purchase of the heretofore illegal weed will be helping our state's deficit get lower as they themselves get higher. Everybody wins.


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10 ways sponsors can help employees put their house in order
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Sponsors of defined contribution retirement plans must focus on retirement outcomes that help participants meet their objectives and manage their risk, according to a 2014 forecast by Mercer.
Helping employees put their financial house in order has bottom-line advantages for their employers, the company said, but managing litigation, audit and public-relations risk has become more complex. The upcoming year will see many changes, including judicial action, regulatory developments and stepped up litigation and enforcement. Mercer believes that establishing best practices across all areas of DC plan management is critical as they have become the primary savings vehicle for many U.S. workers.
Mercer recommends that DC plan sponsors take the following 10 steps in the new year:
1. Redefine success. A plan is successful if it meets plan sponsor objectives and delivers future financial security to participants. Mercer suggests moving beyond flat metrics such as participation levels and deferral rates. Instead, analyze all participant behaviors that drive retirement outcomes, and develop sophisticated metrics and interventions to improve those outcomes.
2. Take a broader, sophisticated approach to investment risk. Support employees by tailoring the plan's investment risk profile to participant demographics. If you have limited resources, consider employing a delegated investment solution for all or part of the plan. A delegated approach to developing a demographically based investment strategy leverages time while transferring fiduciary risk. 3. Understand target-date fund fiduciary responsibility. The Department of Labor has stepped up oversight of TDFs, which have become very popular within defined contribution retirement plans. Consider whether or not the target-date funds in the plan will lead to the desired retirement outcomes for the plan's participant base. Review and document the evaluation of these options based on the DOL Target Date Retirement Fund Tips for Plan Fiduciaries.
4. Say goodbye to revenue sharing. Mercer believes that paying administrative fees based on each fund's level of revenue sharing may not stand up to scrutiny. A red flag arises if some participants pay higher administrative costs because their fund options carry revenue sharing. Achieve transparency and level allocation of administrative fees by reducing or eliminating revenue sharing, or by allocating it back to participants, Mercer said. 5. Help participants sleep at night. Help employees put their financial houses in order to not only help them save for retirement, but to improve engagement and decrease stress levels.
6. Consider the impact of inflation on participants' retirement readiness. Despite the low interest rate environment from 2000 to 2013, participants' purchasing power decreased by more than 20 percent, according to a Mercer study. Purchasing power erosion and its effect on retirement readiness can lead to workforce planning issues. Help participants address this risk by assessing the appropriateness of offering a diversified inflation option within the plan. 7. Address the diversification challenge. Mercer recommends that plan sponsors consider implementing custom funds to increase participant diversification while keeping the investment line-up lean. Having too many investment options can be confusing. Mercer believes plan sponsors should reduce those options to fewer than 10. Custom funds can provide participants with access to greater diversification through exposure to alternatives, fixed income and real asset strategies without adding complexity to their investment decision-making process.
8. Reassess the market. The evolution of the DC market has driven changes in vendor position, strategy and focus. Figure out how long it has been since you put your retirement plan out to bid. Plans grow and their needs evolve. It may be time to explore the available options, Mercer said. 9. Think beyond borders. International markets make up a larger percentage of the investable universe than U.S. markets. Delivering streamlined access to global investment opportunities across the asset class spectrum helps address participant behavioral biases, leading to improved asset allocation decisions and ultimately enhanced retirement outcomes, according to Mercer.
10. Keep pushing the communication envelope. Assess how new approaches to communications and targeting can more effectively reach the various populations within the plan to help drive engagement.
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What's that awful, high-pitched sound, you ask? Why it's your FABlife team squeeing in unison over the new Entertainment Weekly that just came out today. Because, as many of you have noted on Twitter: we are fangirls. We love this image for many reasons — the gorgeous couple is wet, Bella's making her best f*ck me face, her hair looks real, there is wedding ring action. The accompanying interview is even better; Rob and Kristen "shush" each other like an old married couple and they seem energized by the project and director Bill Condon's enthusiasm for the film and the creative process. (Yep, we fangirl Condon too.)
But we're particularly intrigued by Edward's face of fear on the cover. While Bella looks like she's about to lay some sexy smack down, Edward looks paralyzed with terror (sexy terror, we should add). So what exactly happened to elicit such a reaction from the 108-year-old vampire? We've got our guesses below. What are yours?
- Mike Newton showed up to test out some gear from his family's camping store.
- Bella whispered in his ear that she's into BDSM and wants to tie him up.
- A really delicious-looking deer pranced over to sip water at the edge of the falls.
- Someone played him Rebecca Black's "Friday" video for the first time.
- Esme just called to tell him that the headboard in the master bedroom is a family heirloom and realllllly important to her.
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Careers through Culinary Arts Program's (C-CAP) Sweet & Savory Spectacular took place this past Sunday bringing together some of the best restaurants in Los Angeles along with craft beer and wine and spirits to help raise funds for the C-CAP Los Angeles Scholarship Program for At-Risk Youth
The C-Cap Los Angeles Sweet & Savory Spectacular will take place this Sunday and it not only brings together 50 amazing chefs, craft-beer, premium wine & spirits with a main purpose of raising funds for the C-CAP Los Angeles Scholarship Program for At-Risk Youth
Shock Top beer and head brewmaster Jill Vaughn hosted their own Shock Top Tap Takeover at GULP in Los Angeles on September 24th. This was a night that allowed guests to get insight from Jill on the unique Shock Top brewing process, her own background and of course getting to sample beers such as Shock Top Spiced Banana Wheat
Vodka is one of the most beloved spirits in the United States and fittingly we have a day to celebrate it with National Vodka Day, which happens October 4th. Vodka can take on any flavor and that makes it a favorite when it comes to mixology. Splash Magazines Worldwide has compiled a list of some amazing vodka drinks for you to try out to celebrate this day
Las Vegas has become the one upsmanship capitol of the United States. Stunning casinos, glorious views, cocktails, shopping and of course chefs and restaurants there is a constant battle to be the latest and greatest. So visiting such a beautiful restaurant such as Javier's at Aria Resort & Casino and see them seemingly be completely checked out
California is still feeling the heat of summer, but there are plenty of states that are already feeling the cool breezes of fall that will soon be followed by a frigid winter. Now is the time to start preparing for the cooler days of winter and making sure that your house is ready to keep you warm while not sending you into shock when you get your heating bill. In addition to cutting your bill
Los Angeles is home to a growing population of homeless dogs and dogs that are in shelters, so National Adopt a Shelter Dog month is the perfect time to make a difference. To help kickoff this month, Chicken Soup for the Soul is teaming up with Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles (spcaLA) to encourage pet adoptions beginning October 1st through October 12th
Summertime in Las Vegas always means plenty of choices to revel in, but kicking off with the Delano Las Vegas grand opening Celebration on September 18th, this was one packed weekend even by Las Vegas standards. The star-studded iHeartRadio Festival played to a packed audience, throw in the parties that were put on to celebrate the musical weekend, the usual packed nightclubs and celebrating sightings and this was one Las Vegas weekend you did not want to miss
The single serve coffee machine has made life so much easier for every coffee drinker. But if you are looking for more than just a coffee there is only one thing to have on your kitchen counter and that would be one of the NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® single-serve coffee machines. These machines go beyond coffee, serving you 19 different hot and cold beverages
Once the Fourth Annual Los Angeles Food & Wine Festival concluded, trying to think of something else that they possibly could have added to make this event even better was a futile task, it had it all. Only some of the best chefs from everywhere, which of course meant food that left you speechless
The 2014 edition of the Los Angeles Times The Taste was held at the picturesque Paramount Pictures Studios from August 29-31 and left guests with one memorable Labor Day Weekend that was filled incredible food and wine tastings and more
Labor Day is always one of the biggest weekends of the year in Las Vegas and this year looks like it is going to be as crazy as ever! The pool parties, nightclubs and restaurants are all trying to do their best to impress and that is good news for you if you are visiting Las Vegas this weekend as there will be more to do than you have time for
When it comes to Mexican cuisine across the United States, a few things have disappeared: flavor, creativity and authenticity. If you have been searching for these things, then you can be saved by Chayo Mexican Kitchen + Tequila Bar at The LINQ and the extraordinary menu from Executive Chef Ernesto Zendejas
Football season is here and that means tailgating parties at games and at homes to get your gameday going. This season, get away from the same boring drinks that have been filling your football season for so many years gone by and add something creative and flavorful to your tailgating menu
The familiar exteriors of the Monte Carlo and New York-New York each received a facelift, and with the changes, guests are going to be welcomed with a look, feel and experience that are different than your normal Las Vegas experience. The plaza experience on the Las Vegas strip takes you outside and allows you to bask in a casual setting as you enjoy new restaurants and stores as well as fantastic live entertainment
Emmy Awards week got off to an early celebratory start with the WOW! Creations 2014 Pre-Emmy Gifting Suite that was held on Saturday, August 16th at the Luxe Hotel in Beverly Hills
Mari Vanna and owner Tatiana Brunetti celebrated the one year anniversary of the West Hollywood restaurant on July 24th with a party that was attended by such high profile guests as; Alfred Molina, Omar Miller, Max Azria, Clifton Collins Jr., Leslie David Baker and Chris Williams
Once the news was announced that global hospitality leader sbe, would be opening a new property on the iconic grounds of the Sahara Hotel & Casino, the excitement could be felt all over the west coast. The SLS Las Vegas Hotel & Casino will finally give Las Vegas what they have been anticipating as the SLS will open to the public on Saturday, August 23rd
Farm-to-table menus have gained greater prominence in recent years for so many great reasons. As a diner, what it means for you is the freshest ingredients, and dishes that evolve from those ingredients, leading to a dining experience that allows you to really savor everything that is incorporated into each dish. No one does this better than Cast
The creation of the plaza experience in front of the Monte Carlo has introduced visitors to a unique and beautiful setting with the addition of several new shops and restaurants to enhance your Las Vegas vacation. It will take a passerby just one turn of the head to realize what the centerpiece of the plaza is, the Double Barrel Roadhouse. The music, the smoky aromas percolating from the restaurant and the beautiful design say it all
If you wanted to create the best sports bar in Las Vegas, you might want to start off with some of the best sports memorabilia you can find, make it look like you stole a wall from a sports book and throw it up over your kitchen for everyone in the restaurant to enjoy the games. Then finish it off by grabbing a chef who knows how to turn sports grub into the best gourmet comfort food around, and you would be on to something
The reputation and appearance of Serendipity 3 at Caesars Palace tells you one story, the menu tells a much yummier story. Decadent desserts and treats that will placate the most discerning sweet tooth have created the Serendipity 3 reputation, but the rest of the menu will leave you knowing that the path to dessert is as tasty as that sweet finale
Mainstream dog food has come under scrutiny lately for the poor ingredients and low quality of the store brand products. Finding the right dog food is a puzzle and luckily Just Food For Dogs, the world's first dog kitchen, has come up with the solution. Dogs, like humans, can have special dietary needs and Just Food For Dogs has created custom formulations at their three Southern California locations to make sure your dog eats as good as you do
A fest worth its reasonable price, as well as an enjoyable way to spend the long weekend. Relax, have fun, party, and don't worry about the cleanup!
The GBK ESPY Awards Pre-Party Gift Lounge always brings out the biggest names in every sport and that was the case as the sports world took over the rooftop at the W Hotel. While the athletes were pampered and treated to amazing products all day long, the GBK event also supported a number of great charities
A six year unexpected break from the DJ world did not put a damper on the dreams of aspirations of Steve Omen and all it took was one piece of inspiration to thrust him back into the world of house music. Steve, aka the Los Angeles Hardcore Disciple, has not wasted anytime since his reemergence, from his work as a DJ, producing and remixing
To get the BET Awards weekend started in Los Angeles, celebrities attended the "Sizzling Summer Style and Gift Lounge" benefiting the BrittiCares International Foundation. This glorious event was presented by Todd Tucker, Phoenix White, Andrus Rothschild, Tresla Gilbreath, Chad Johnson, Courtney Triggs and Trevor Campbell
The Fourth of July lands on a Friday this year and that means that your celebration of Independence might just carry over well into the weekend. To make sure that your party is memorable, Splash Magazines Worldwide has put together a list of a few of our favorite backyard barbeque items that will leave your guests wanting to stay at your party for the entire three-day weekend
Songwriter Rose Royce of Rosee Entertainment and her music partner singer Paloma are on tour with the Freestyle Explosion Tour starring Stevie B, Expose, Lisa Lisa and Paloma. The tour hits Ontario, California on June 27th at the Citizens Bank Arena. Paloma has quickly become a fan favorite with her new single "Kisses on the Side," written by Rose Royce
You probably don't need an excuse to add some more pink to your life, but National Pink Day, June 23rd, gives you a great reason to add to you pink to your wardrobe and jewelry box. The Shops at Crystals in Las Vegas have put together the ultimate shopping bag of pink products to celebrate this day


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Gear Question
Luke Humphrey
Baffles came unglued after < year of...
Baffles came unglued after < year of use. It was after storing it w/o use for several months, maybe that was that problem? Anyone else see this? It still inflates, but it blows up like a balloon with no baffles, unusable at that point.
Otherwise love it - use it even in snow in tents and just bivying.
Dave Marcus
Ok? Have you tried warrantying it? Both Backcountry and Exped have good warranty policies.
It sounds like you were storing it rolled up. That's bad for the pad. When you get your new one, store it unrolled.
Luke Humphrey
Yeah, getting a new one for free is no problem. I just ordered the downmat UL as a replacement actually (unfortunately backcountry.com doesn't carry this, but REI does). It's only 4oz heavier, but 2x the R value.
OK will try storing it laid out. Actually just read that storing it unrolled and inflated is best. Thanks!
Yes - Had the same problem and I always store it unrolled deflated.
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The Desmond Tutu Centre for Leadership, also known as C4L, is a nonprofit organization located at White River in Mpumalanga Province, South Africa. It has a small campus and it offers both accredited and non-formal (i.e. refresher) training mainly to youth.
It is not only a place of learning but also a base for outreach projects - into local communities and beyond, even to other countries. C4L is also moving into the Internet environment as the "digital divide" gradually closes, bringing Africa onto the information highway.
From 2013...
We welcome you to explore our site, which has been intentionally renovated. It is now designed to reach those who rarely if ever visit the C4L campus. In other words, friends of C4L whose financial contributions at different levels resource it - whether regularly or occasionally.
Those who have something other than finance to offer - to help achieve the goals of C4L, such as:
- Volunteers willing to come and assist us in our work
- Customers looking for a training venue to book
- Those who can support C4L with prayer
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FORT WAYNE ŌĆö Three Whitley County wrestlers traveled to the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum Saturday for the IHSAA Semi-State competition, hoping to qualify for a trip to BankerŌĆÖs Life Fieldhouse and the IHSAA Individual State Finals Wrestling Tournament.
Local firefighters battled a garage fire Friday afternoon at 3321 W. Keck Rd. near Loon Lake. According to the Whitley County GIS site, the home is deeded to James and Linda Hale. Firefighters received the call at approximately 12:30 p.m. and the fire was marked ŌĆ£under controlŌĆØ by 1:05 p.m. Richland Township, Thorncreek Township and Noble County firemen all responded to the scene. Above, Thorncreek Firemen Chad Jahn, left, and Ken Smith, center, along with a Noble County fireman, right, get ready to advance into the burning building.
MONROE ŌĆö Coming off an opening round sectional win over South Adams Tuesday, ChurubuscoŌĆÖs girls basketball team traveled to Adams Central High School to play the hosting Lady Flying Jets in its second round
The Lady Eagles knocked off their opponent, 31-24, and will head back today to face Fort Wayne Bishop Luers for the sectional championship.
ŌĆ£IŌĆÖm proud of our girls for sticking together and giving us a change to win a sectional,ŌĆØ said ŌĆśBusco Head Coach Jamie Perlich.
CARROLL ŌĆö Lady Eagle basketball season has come to a close. In round two of sectional play Friday, Columbia City traveled to Carroll, host of the Class 4A Sectional 5, and lost to Fort Wayne Snider in a tough fought contest. The Lady Panthers were victorious by a score of 56-47, a much smaller margin than the 35-point Snider victory in November.
GAS CITY ŌĆö WhitkoŌĆÖs girls basketball team battled back from a 34-14 third-quarter deficit to come within four points of a win Friday night in the semi-final sectional game at Mississinewa against Bellmont.
After a 26-13 advantage at halftime, the Squaws scored six points to the Lady ŌĆÖCatsŌĆÖ one, giving Whitko a 20-point deficit with just over three minutes left in the third quarter.
COLUMBIA CITY ŌĆö Parkview Whitley HospitalŌĆÖs nursing staff has received a national accolade, according to a hospital press release.
The hospital announced Friday it had been chosen as the recipient of the American Nurses AssociationŌĆÖs (ANA) National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators (NDNQI) Award for Outstanding Nursing Quality for a Community Hospital in the year 2011. The award recognizes hospitals that improve patient outcomes and maintain high nurse job satisfaction, the hospital said, adding that the NDNQI is the nationŌĆÖs most comprehensive database of nursing performance measures.
Here is a listing of the 2012 Primary Election Candidates as provided by the Whitley County Election Office. The last day to file was Friday.
County Treasurer
Cindy (Greer) Doolittle (Republican)
Laurell E. Hodges (Republican)
Tami R. Plew (Republican)
County Coroner
Randy Dellinger (Republican)
County Surveyor
Jim Macino (Republican)
Ron McNeal (Republican)
County Commissioner - District #1
Tom Rethlake (Republican)
County Commissioner - District #3
Don Amber (Republican)
County Council - At Large (3)
COLUMBIA CITY ŌĆö A Columbia City High School senior will soon be featured on television harvesting the trophy of a lifetime. Tanner Pfeiffer 18, of Columbia City, was hunting with his father, John, last October in Pampa, Texas when he shot a large whitetail deer with his high-powered rifle.
The hunt was filmed for a TV show called ŌĆ£The Way Outfitters Adventures,ŌĆØ which airs on the SportsmanŌĆÖs Channel on Thursday nights at 10:30 p.m. and again Friday at 10:30 a.m. TannerŌĆÖs episode airs Feb. 23 at 10:30 p.m. and again Feb. 24 at 10:30 a.m.
Pearlie Garrison, 90, of rural Churubusco and widow of Marion A. ŌĆ£GaryŌĆØ Garrison, passed away at 8:20 p.m. Feb. 8, 2012, at North Ridge Village Nursing Home in Albion following an extended illness.
She had been a patient there for the past year.
Mrs. Garrison was born Oct. 10, 1921, to Ben and Nancy (Rowe) Clemons in Guage, Ky. She moved to this area in her teens, married Marion A. ŌĆ£GaryŌĆØ Garrison, and had lived in this area all of her adult life.
She was a homemaker, was a member of Churubusco Church of the Nazarene, and was a member of a pinochle card club.
Nadean May Zorger, 84, of Huntington and formerly of South Whitley, passed away at 3:25 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012, at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne.
She was born Aug. 24, 1927, in Jefferson Township, the daughter of Russell F. and Beulah A. (Shroyer) Taylor.
She spent her childhood in Jefferson Township, graduating from Jefferson Center High School with the class of 1945.
She married Marvin Leo ŌĆ£TimŌĆØ Zorger on Oct. 5, 1947, at Jefferson Chapel United Methodist Church.
She lived at her South Whitley home from 1966 until 2009 when she moved into Huntington.


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Point well taken NRWM. I agree. How many of you have been to Beeeeechwood Place lately? It's looking a lot like Parmatown. The only difference is that the riff-raff is better dressed!
Dear Family,
I did not know your son, but rest assured he did not die in vain. May his legacy live on in the unselfish choice made by organ donation. Your son is a fine "stand up" kind of man. A young man by which all others should be measured. Remember dear family, in LOVE, death cannot divide. May you find peace and comfort knowing that your son is now in God's loving arms.
Don't know ya Mr. Hall. Never even met ya, but THANK GOD FOR GUYS LIKE YOU!
Can I get a "Hallelooooooooo" up in heeeerrrre!
Hey, the Mrs. benefitted by her husband's misdoings, why wasn't she indicted? Doesn't that make her culpable?
C'mon PD! Cover the game! Let's get a photographer out there and get some shots of all the excitement! These guys are GREAT! They play with blood, sweat, and tears and yet sooo underappreciated by this city! These guys are truly a little known phenomenon! GO MONSTERS!
As the little pink pig on the zip line in the TV commercial says....."Weeeee! Oink Oink Oink! Pure Adrenaline! Weeeeeee!
Dear Kho Family,
My heart aches for you. There are no words to describe the journey you are on. However, God had bigger plans for your beautiful son. May he live on in your hearts. Remember dear family, in death, love cannot divide.
As for Fettes, to strike an object with your vehicle....he wasn't a trash can, a branch or a skunk. He was SOMEONE'S CHILD! I realize accidents happen but you NEVER STOPPED TO SEE WHAT YOU HIT! Then, to make matters worse, you tried to cover it up by having quick body work done to the car! Wow. Your Maker has a special place for you. Hope you can tolerate the heat down there.
Shame shame shame! A major city with only ONE major newspaper and NO SPELL CHECKER????
That's a D - Plain Dealer!
Jimmy, never knew you weren't a native Clevelander. We always assumed you were. You're tough as nails man, just like a TRUE CLEVELANDER. Keep fightin' man, you're the greatest!
Welcome to Cleveland Cedric! Your powerful performance was great! You played with all your heart, blood, sweat and tears....just like a true Clevelander! Cleveland wishes you only the very BEST with the Lake Erie Monsters!
God bless you Dina!
On behalf of all parents out there, you did the RIGHT THING by getting INVOLVED!
Onward and out.....or as Captain Piccard would say, "Engage"!
Dear McCray Family,
Remember.....in Love, death cannot divide. Please find comfort in knowing your precious baby is in Jesus' loving arms. As a parent, I cannot imagine your pain. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Blazin Balls!!! Pyro pins!!!
Forget about the "demon" A.S. for a moment. My message is to the families of the victims. Remember dear families, with love, death cannot divide. Know that so many people out here are holding you all dear in their thoughts and prayers today, especially your departed loved ones. All of these women, no matter what their station in life was, was someone's sister, mother, daughter, auntie, wife, or friend. NO ONE deserves the fate that was handed down to them. Know that God had bigger plans for those ladies. Celebrate and honor their life in everything you do. May they all rest in peace and show us the way. God is good. Take comfort in knowing that the demon A.S. must wake up everyday knowing that he will one day have to reconcile with his Maker. Lord have mercy on his soul.
This is the 4th time Ive seen Keith in concert. Just like a fine wine, he gets BETTER with age! Undoubtably the BEST show Ive ever seen! His level of energy is unbelievable and clearly evident during the non-stop show spectacular! Fans were even noticably EXHAUSTED when leaving the Q after the show! Come back any time Keith. Cleveland loves ya man! You are truly a Class Act!
I didnt know that "weaving" was a crime? Reckless op perhaps, but "weaving"????
None of us are without sin, but power is a very dangerous thing. Hope you enjoy your three hots and a cot Bridg!
Listen people, before you judge, you never know who's last nerve you're standing on.
May the family take comfort in knowing that death cannot divide a family.
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WTF? World Trade Center Properties LLC, owner of the twin towers destroyed on 9/11, has filed suit in U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York against American Airlines and United Airlines, reports Bloomberg BusinessWeek. The plaintiff claims the airlines were negligent in not avoiding the attacks by allowing the hijackers to take over the planes in the attacks.
Oh s**t! Travelers on British Airways got an unpleasant surprise when they landed at London Heathrow Airport — a foul stench caused by raw sewage that had sprayed on their baggage, reports USA Today. The accident happened after a sewage pipe burst.
Maybe he should have just kept the seat up. A Swiss Airlines flight from Zürich to Beijing was forced to turn around after a fight broke out between two passengers fought over a reclined seat, reports the Daily Mail. A 57-year-old passenger got angry when the 27-year-old passenger in front of him reclined his seat and the two ended up fighting in the aisle.
Insert your own Glenn Beck caption here, kids. Talk show host Glenn Beck has accused a flight attendant for American Airlines for providing him with "subhuman" service, reports the Sky Talk blog. He claimed the flight attendant treated other passengers with courtesy while he was "barked" at and treated rudely. The airline apologized, but Beck swears he will never fly American again.
Speaking of American Airlines… The carrier was accused of discrimination after a captain refused to allow a family traveling from New York to Los Angeles with their 16-year old son, who has Down's Syndrome, after claiming he was "agitates," reports the New York Daily News. The family disputed the claim, saying no one complained of their son's behavior.
Did it come with a mink blanket? Five lucky economy class passengers on different Virgin Atlantic flights will find a nice surprise to help the airline celebrate the unveiling of its new amenity kits in all classes — a sleep mask decorated with $4,000 worth of Swarovski crystals, reports NBCNews.com.


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Kendrick Lamar shoots "King Kunta" video in his hometown, Willie Nelson wants to get America high, Dr Dre spills the beans on the N.W.A. flick and more on Last Lap.
Kendrick Lamar shoots "King Kunta" video in his hometown, Willie Nelson wants to get America high, Dr Dre spills the beans on the N.W.A. flick and more on Last Lap.
If you've ever been to a rave or a club with a DJ spinning EDM, it's very likely that you've seen the effects that MDMA has on attendees. Namely, people get sweaty, dance their faces off, and drink tons of water. Heck, they might even put a pacifier in their mouth or suck on a lollipop like their life depended on it. You usually don't get this kind of behavior at a Willie Nelson concert, though, which is what makes the above clip so endlessly fascinating.
Last night's Grammy Awards were punctuated with some very clever advertising, number one among the canny commercials being Chipotle's ode to the local farmer, playing out to the tune of Coldplay's "The Scientist," sung by Willie Nelson. The advertisement was one of the top trending Twitter topics during the awards show, and you can see why by watching the video above. Set to a quaint animation, Willie Nelson's crooning vocal along with the visual gives the love song a whole new import. Speaking to innovation in the livestock industry, the pumping of animals with steroids and the problems with live food production, the commercial paints a somewhat frightening image (despite the cute cartoons) of the future of produce. Supporting locally grown, organic produce, Chipotle really hit a home run with a commercial that seemed to really resonate with the Grammys audience.
It's that time of year again! When we?honor thy father by running out to?the nearest department store?to get?the big guy?a tie that?he'll accept with a smile and probably never, ever?wear. I kid, I kid! In all seriousness, this Sunday marks yet another Fathers' Day, and it goes without saying that the job is a tough one that deserves recognition. Dirty diapers, puberty meltdowns, giving proper advice… the list of fatherly?duties is literally never-ending. And that, my friends, is exactly why we have to hand it to the gentlemen?who've made it on?our Top 20 Daddy Tally list.
Not only are these distinguished men highly successful in the ultra-competitive music industry, but they've managed to achieve their success while also fathering?HUGE tribes of children. That's right, each papa bear on our Top 20 list has upwards of five children, and whether it's serial philanderer Bob Marley, sperm donor extraordinaire David Crosby (hey Melissa Etheridge!) or rumored father of 75 bouncing babies (!!!), Screamin' Jay Hawkins, they all have more than "earned" their spot.
Two weeks ago, our sister site, The Fab Life, counted down the Top 25 Fictional Stoners in Cinematic History. Of course, it's a lot easier to be famous for using an illegal substance if you're not real. So we thought for 4/20 we'd honor (or at least acknowledge) some of today's most vocal pro-marijuana musicians.
Wiz Khalifa
Khalifa's big hit may be "Black and Yellow," but he's been pretty busy using much of the money, attention, and goodwill he gained from that song to rap about weed (though not, surprisingly, on his newest single "Roll Up"). His newest album is even called Rolling Papers. When even "The Lonely Stoner," Kid Cudi, has given up marijuana, Wiz is holding fast, even writing a sidebar for Rolling Stone's Best of Rock 2011 issue, feting OG Kush as "Best Weed."


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This article is laughable. A rant about "voter suppression" without a single fact presented of any such plan by the GOP. You could substitute "euthanasia" for "voter suppression" and it would make just as much sense. Dave needs less tinfoil and more hat.
That's a lot of empty threats. You're going down, Antol.
Typical Kolb hyperbole, long on attacking imagined motives and intentions, short on any constructive alternative. The Obama administration now projects that the Medicare trust fund will be completed depleted by 2024, five years earlier than forecast just last year. What's your solution, Dave? Let me guess -- "tax hikes on the wealthiest Americans!" You could tax the wealthiest 2% at 100% (there's a democrat's dream!) and still not come close to closing the current Democratic budget deficit. Of course, you wouldn't have a wealthiest 2% to tax after the first year.
I don't know about nationwide, but in Michigan the penalty for first-degree murder is life, without the possibility of parole. A bit more than the seven years you reference.
Does anyone know where the Maple River used to flow? Any old surveys available? Megan?
Adios, muchacho. First degree murder is mandatory life, no parole. Maybe that accounts for the sentencing disparity mentioned by others.
Are you nuts? The Senate votes to require public employees to pay for 20% of their health insurance (taxpayers will still pick up the remaining 80%) and you call it a tax increase? So, by your logic, if the vote were to pay 100% of public employee health premiums, and maybe jack up state retirement contributions and other employee benefits by 500%, would that be a tax cut?
Yes, you did. The article states that the change will apply to legislators, as well.
Ah, yes, I remember it well. The "ugly gun" ban, where if it looked like an assault rifle, it must be an assault rifle, even if functionality was no different from your typical gas-operated sporting rifle.
Unless it was fully automatic, and not simply semi-automatic, it's not an "assault rifle." Details to follow?
May I have you iPods? And, while we're at it, your homes and cars? You won't be needing them.
That comment is an insult to Ayn Rand.
Make it public. Anyone besides me read the Wall Street Journal series on what its limited review discovered? How about the surgeon who performed SEVEN spinal operations on one person, paid for by Medicare?
It's "justice," not "judge." And if Clarence Thomas chooses not to ask questions from the bench, so what?
Got a source for your 1% proficiency factual assertion?
I have six fire extinguishers in my house. Do I expect it to catch fire? No, but I still have fire extinguishers. Which is why I also have a CPL.
I can't recall what body made the final decision (Tax Tribunal, Court of Appeals, or what), but I do recall that the individuals lost and had to pay property taxes.
In addition to its religious purpose, it's also a giant tax dodge for monied Chicago vacationers. Remember 20 years ago, when they fought Norton Shores over whether their individual, privately-owned cottages should pay property taxes?
Yes, you and your younger collegues are being repeatedly pink slipped, even though you may be more effective educators, thanks to union seniority rules. Sounds like it's not working out for you very well.
It was probably trying to steal some copper wiring.
"Hate-filled diatribes"? Are you reading the same postings as I? If so, you're confusing "hate" with smple "disagreement." Pretty common tactic in the Democrat playbook.


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I have never owned a pair of mountain bike specific shoes before and I choose these because they look like your typical skate shoe, and you can?t beat the price! The sole is pretty stiff, but the shoe itself is light and really comfortable. The waffle grip helps keep your foot securely stuck to the peddle so you can avoid the infamous shin-er. I couldn?t be happier with my first ?real? bike shoe purchase.
Can't beat the price? Are you kidding? I've worn Vans most of my adult life, but the quality seemed to have gone down hill and the prices went up about ten years ago. I was initially interested in these because I've been wanting to get another pair, but I can't justify a $100 pair of shoes just for mountain biking.
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Let's get out of this business, and invest in something more worthwhile, writes James Ratcliff.
The most expensive line of code ever?
The EU's attempt to cap banker's bonuses trundles on. But it's misdirected, writes Alex Hern.
"Curtailing ambition".
It's not greed, it's not fraud, it's just more people needing help to live their lives, writes Declan Gaffney.
Prince Alwaleed bin Talal Al Saud is annoyed.
Music in the brain.
"Still on the nursery slopes"
Country also puts focus on consumers to drive growth.
Busting the myths of free data.
Business quote of the day
You scratch my back, I'll ask the shareholder remuneration committee to vote to scratch yours.
Kuroda pulls a Draghi.
£570m loss for 2012.
One phrase is on everyone's mouths, and it rhymes with schmiple schmip.
What will happen to bankers pay? Very little. To their risk taking? Very little. To, basically, anything? You guessed it.
Groupon CEO's farewell letter.
RBS has announced losses of over £5.1bn and bonuses of £679m, after being bailed out by the taxpayer. Through Stephen Hester's sleight of hand, we are expected to believe that this has been a "chastening year" for the bank.
So-called "function inflation" can actually make our lives simpler.
The punishment, finally, has come.
Business quote of the day.
We're blaming the fire alarm for the fire.
Huge losses, bonus caps, and too much government interference.
Common sense still not an optional app.
We like the German model.
"So no, I don't think customers will be celebrating."
Still convincing after all these years.
Try doubling it.
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• Windows 8.1 to be made available in October – The software is expected to be finished by the end of this month, but the delay until release will allow hardware makers to work on drivers and Microsoft to release patches and fixes. • New Windows 8.1 build addresses first-time user complaints – An interim […] [Read More]
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• A Tale of SimCity: Users Struggle Against Onerous DRM – The game requires an always-on connection to Electronic Arts' DRM servers, but those servers aren't always available, making the game unplayable. This isn't the first time DRM has gotten in the way of playing a great game. Also EA Maxis cops to 'dumb' SimCity […] [Read More]


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What are car surround view cameras, and why are they better than they need to be? July 18, 2014 at 10:03 am
Backup cameras will prevent only one in three backup deaths. Cost is too high (millions per life) to mandate better technologies.
The 10 best tech cars of 2012 December 26, 2012 at 11:00 am
The top 10 tech cars of 2012 lead the way with newer, better, more affordable technologies. And the best of the best? Tesla's Model S.
Nissan/Infiniti steer-by-wire: One step closer to accident-avoiding and self-driving cars October 18, 2012 at 10:53 am
An included camera system helps the car track dead center in the lane.
NY Auto Show launches flying car and maritime Mini April 5, 2012 at 10:59 am
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This year the Critics Choice Awards are going to rock a little louder. Revered L.A. band Rooney will be on hand, playing presenters and winners on and off the stage with some of the smartest and catchiest pop-rock around. We've been Rooney fans for a long time, and during the years invited them into do an acoustic concert for us, and tell us all about their favorite videos.
Since they're part of our CCA show on January 8 (start with the Red Carpet bash and watch it live on VH1 at 8:30 pm ET), we thought we'd get some info about their own movie habits. When they're traveling in the band bus there's a hierarchy in place. The back lounge tends to be the "low-brow scene," and the forward lounge screens "art films or classics." Jump on with them and you might see anything from Casablanca to Wild Hogs.
Here are the guys recent faves:
Robert Carmine: I used to go to movies a lot, but I?m staying home and watching ?em on DVD these days. It makes life better. I watched Trading Places and Stripes the other night ? fantastic. This year I liked Iron Man. I think Robert Downey, Jr is awesome. It was cool that they cast a non pretty boy. It was an oddball choice ? it made the movie better. I didn?t freak out over The Dark Knight, but it was really good. I don?t like how people try to make it into a ?masterpiece.? It was a great action movie; don?t make it into something it?s not. Don?t like it when something is over hyped. I saw Indiana Jones and James Bond ? no comment. I liked Burn After Reading a lot. I love the Coen Brothers, I totally jock anything they do. Pitt was funny. It?s cool when someone known for one thing does something unexpected. He?s bold.
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JBM Sport Truck Accessories Gives StreetTrucks the Grand Tour
|The automotive aftermarket parts business is both a challenging and exciting business to be a part of. For custom truck enthusiasts nothing beats being around custom haulers from 8-5 everyday and transforming customers' stock pickups into stunning customs. As a consumer sometimes it is difficult to decide who to trust with your pride and joy. Who is going to do the best work? Where will I find the best price? Does the shop carry the products I want? These are all viable questions that anyone looking to toss a bit of disposable income into their ride should be asking themselves.
One shop that came on the scene back in 1987 and was founded by Ben Mizban is JBM Sport Truck Accessories. Located in sunny Orange, California, JBM began its success story as a retailer of replacement body components and over the years switched gears to become a mail order operation selling front end conversions for many of yesterday's and today's popular truck offerings, both classic and contemporary. During the past four years JBM has grown by leaps and bounds as annual sales have quadrupled and a plan is being carried out to strengthen outside sales, increase advertising on the retail side, and tune up the look of the retail facility with a broader line of available products and a larger and more visually impacting showroom. JBM carries everything from wheel and tire packages to a wide array of custom grilles and suspension lift and lowering components, along with a multitude of custom accessories to stylize your ride.
A new development in JBM's restructuring lineup is JBM Auto Sales. According to Vice President of Sales and Marketing Lance Young, the company will build a handful of low-mileage used vehicles each year and offer them for sale. Where else can you go and buy a turnkey custom truck with all the hottest aftermarket gear already in place? JBM's wholesale and dealership division specializes in accessorizing new vehicles for the dealership floor, connecting them even better with consumer demand. In addition to what's cooking at JBM, its sister company, T-Rex, located in Corona, California, builds custom billet grille inserts and a new hybrid mesh style insert to finish off the front end of your truck or SUV in style. The T-Rex line is available in thousands of stores across the U.S. For more information on JBM Sport Truck Accessories and the products they carry, contact them at 800.598.5555 or log onto the Web site at www.sporttrucking.com (http://www NULL.sporttrucking NULL.com).
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- About
- Steve Irwin
- Larger than Life
- The Humble Beginnings
- Building Australia Zoo
- Steve's Legacy
- Steve's Family
- Wildlife Warriors
- Corporate Sponsors
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About Steve Irwin
Larger than Life
CRIKEY! It is a word made famous by one man, the Crocodile Hunter, Steve Irwin. A man who lived in his khakis and spent most of his time darting the bite of a venomous snake, wrestling a nine foot croc or anything else that was, well, simply out of the ordinary. He had an infectious personality that was saturated with enthusiasm and a love for life and wildlife alike.
Little would he know it, but his "out there" persona and "can do" attitude would have him stirring a crowd wherever he went. His wild antics started from a young age, and having parents that cared for wildlife, it's no wonder Steve's drive for life was fueled from wildlife.
As the host of the Crocodile Hunter, Steve wowed audiences by the millions. He crouched in scorching heat and sloshed in thick mud for one purpose: because he was committed to the survival of all wildlife and their environment. A cut cheek, grazed knee or sliced hand would not slow him down or prevent him from saving as many animals as possible. Especially the crocs, because as Steve said: "Crocs rule!"
The Humble Beginnings
LIVING in a home housed with dangerous snakes, lizards, injured birds and orphaned kangaroos was the norm for the Irwin family. Steve's Dad, Robert (Bob) Irwin was an enthusiastic man who paid the bills by working as a plumber, but, just like Steve, his passion was for wildlife and the environment.
Bob was a recognized herpetologist who had a love for lizards and venomous snakes and his Mum, Lyn cared for injured and orphaned animals. Steve used to say his Mum was the Mother Teresa of wildlife rehabilitation! There was not a room in their home that did not house a captured reptile or rescued animal. With their enthusiasm, love and passion for all wildlife, it was only natural for Steve to grow up following his parents' footsteps.
Steve and his Dad would spend tones of action packed hours trekking through bush and scaling scrub for wildlife. Even back then, Steve and his naturalist parents were Australia's first Wildlife Warriors!
In 1970, the family made a life changing decision to relocate to Beerwah on the beautiful Sunshine Coast, in Queensland. Little did they know it, but Bob's dream of owning a reptile park would soon come true and be transformed into the spectacular Australia Zoo!
For three years, Bob and Steve poured in a stack of hard yakka to build the Coast's first reptile park. In 1973, the gates of the Beerwah Reptile Park opened and featured crocs, lizards, snakes and many other animals the Irwin's caught with their bare hands or rescued. Steve recalled those days as being the most marvelous.
Building Australia Zoo
IT may be hard to imagine now, but only four decades ago, Australia Zoo was nestled on just four acres. Smack bang in the middle of quiet Beerwah was the Beerwah Reptile Park built by Steve and his Dad, Bob. Little did they know it, but their small purpose-built park would one day become a leading zoological facility.
In 1973, the Beerwah Reptile Park opened and the single gated entrance welcomed visitors who traveled from near and far. From that day onwards, the park- a small family business- would become the Irwin's lives.
The Irwin's aimed to ensure the conservation of the many mammals and reptiles, especially Steve's beloved crocs. Their goal was to strive for excellence and innovation and Steve led the way for conservation through exciting education, a stance still paramount through-out the zoo today.
Each day, the car park would overflow with cars as Mums, Dads their kids and friends wandered around the park in amazement. Just as it happened then, the zoo continues to wow visitors as they pour through one of the six booths that replaced the single gate.
Today Australia Zoo is still a true family business. Housed on 70 acres, it boasts lush gardens, native bush and spectacular enclosures.
Steve's Legacy
Steve's life was a cocktail of love, passion, enthusiasm and respect which was poured down from his parents and soaked into his veins.
His excitement over the most deadly snake or tiniest lizard brought him to the forefront of animal conservation. He set the precedent for making sure fellow humans cared for and respected wildlife and the environment as much as he did.
He changed the world with his extreme conservation efforts and innovative ideas. He was a true blue Aussie bloke whose energy and passion shone through in all he did. Steve's legacy will live on forever. Through fellow Wildlife Warriors, wife Terri and children Bindi and Robert, his conservation work and larger than life personality will endure.
Steve's Family
Terri and the kids meant the world to Steve. It all began in 1992 when Terri visited the Beerwah Reptile Park. In true Irwin style, their whirl-wind relationship was an action-packed adventure. On 24 July 1998, Steve and Terri became the proud parents of a little girl, Bindi Sue.
It was evident from the way he held and mentored Bindi, just how much he loved being a Dad. He saturated her with love and affection. She was a Daddy's girl who worshipped the ground he walked on, just as Steve worshipped his Dad. But this Daddy's girl would soon have to share him with a baby brother.
In 2003, the latest addition to the Irwin clan, Robert Clarence was welcomed into the world. Born on December 1, this little cutie has a contagious smile and tonnes of energy, just like his Dad.


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No, I didn't have time for this. But I just couldn't help myself, really. I took another shot at an Eclipse/ Jetty plugin.
Out of annoyance with another Eclipse plugin (unrelated to Jetty, and I won't mention which one), I realized how annoying it must have been for the users of JettyLauncher to not have had any updates the last, what, two years? The thing basically didn't work for any recent JDK/ Jetty/ Eclipse version. Maintaining it just wasn't a priority for me (it still isn't, frankly), and I hoped one of the new guys of the project would pick it up and release something workable. That never happened, and I wasn't happy with how the plugin was setup in the first place.
So… the feeling of guilt finally took over and I coded a new Eclipse plugin for running web applications with Jetty today. The difference with JettyLauncher is that this plugin is more limited – yes, I consider that to be a good thing, as it is simpler to maintain – and that it ships with Jetty (6.1.6 currently). You can find the project here. I'm back to writing Wicket In Action again now :-)


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William James "Jimmy" Nickels, age 50, of Bristol, TN, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, September 17, 2013, at Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center.
He was born June 28, 1963, in Bristol, TN. Jimmy was a graduate of Sullivan Central High School and East Tennessee State University. He was an employee at Dex One and attended First Presbyterian Church and also visited Discovery Church.
He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Hedrick Nickels; and brother-in-law, Richard "Gibby" Gilbert.
Survivors include: His Wife: Becky Nickels; Daughters: Kelsea Nickels and Kenzie Nickels; Mother: Jane Nickels; Siblings: Sharon Nickels Ratliff and husband, Jim, Charlie Hedrick Nickels and wife, Melissa Latture Nickels, and Becky Nickels Gilbert; Several Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral services will be held Friday, September 20, 2013, at 7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Gordon Turnbull officiating.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. prior to the service.
Interment will be held Saturday, September 21, 2013, at 2 p.m. in Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Charlie Nickels, Ronnie Dotson, Bo Dotson, Joe Harrison, Jim Ratliff, Mark Adkins, David Walker and Rob Overcast. Honorary pallbearers will be Will Grant, Matt Dotson, Andrew Dotson, Heath Dotson, Eli Dotson, Hunter Harrison, and special friends; Dexter Dishner, Tony Webb, Ron Kirk, Ray Evans, Hershel Burden, John Sergi and all the Dex One family of friends.
Online condolences may be registered at www.Weaverfuneralhome.net.
Arrangements have been made with Weaver Funeral Home and Cremation Services.


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The classroom is empty except for the two boys that had to stay late for detention. The lesson today isn't History or Math: it's sex! Sexy guys can do things to each other without women being around to please them. Watch these two hot teen studs turn into twinks in the blink of an eye. They suck off the teacher and some fucking starts immediately after. Soon there are three large hard cocks on your screen, each of which is aching to be stroked band sucked and so much more. Can you handle this sexy anatomy lesson or not?
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Malcolm Keen
Born: 1887-08-08
Occupation: Actor
Description: Malcolm Keen is best known as a famous Actor. Malcolm Keen was born on August 8 1887. The first appearance on screen was in 1927 as Joe Chandler in "The Lodger". And the most recent work is the role of Bishop Guido in "Francis of Assisi".
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|Francis of Assisi (1961)
|as Bishop Guido
|Operation Amsterdam (1960)
|as Johan Smit
|Fortune Is a Woman (1957)
|as Old Abercrombie
|A Murder is Announced (1956)
|as Inspector
|The Lonely Road (1936)
|as Professor
|The Manxman (1929)
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Parent Reading Style Impacts Children's Social Skills According to New Study
According to a new study, how parents read stories to their 4- and 5-year-old children may directly impact how successful their children are at social interaction. The study found that there was a strong relationship between the amount of attention parents paid to the emotions, desires, and thoughts of story characters and children's understanding of the way internal states are related to behavior. This type of understanding has been linked to successful social skills, such as the ability to make friends and resolve conflict, in both younger and older children. Furthermore, children whose parents strongly emphasized these aspects of the story were more likely to recall these details of the story later on.
Lead researcher Joelle Greene, a visiting professor of psychology at Pomona College and The Claremont Graduate University, presented her findings at the Biennial Meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development this past April in Tampa, Florida.
"Storytelling may represent a largely unexplored domain for studying the transmission of social skills from adults to children," explains Greene. "While educational and psychological researchers have long focused on the benefits of reading and constructing stories with adults and the academic benefits are robust and well-documented, we haven't paid much attention to the other types of learning that may take place in this setting. Our preliminary findings are very exciting and confirm what we've suspected: that parents teach their children about more than just literacy when they read together."
This summer, Greene and her research assistants are expanding the research project to include storytelling between grandparents and their 4- to 5-year-old grandchildren. "We think grandparents may bring a unique perspective to storytelling with young children based on their life-experience and historical perspective, " comments Greene. "We're very eager to see how grandparents approach storytelling and how it compares to the approach parents use." This phase of the project was conceived and designed by Shana Yu, a member of the class of 2006, in collaboration with Professor Greene. Yu and Greene received an Irvine Foundation Grant from Pomona College to conduct the study this summer.
The Pomona College Storytelling Project is seeking grandparents with regular (at least monthly) contact with grandchildren between the ages of 4 and 5 years to participate in the study on the campus of Pomona College in Claremont. The study consists of approximately one hour of activities, including storytelling, a vocabulary measure for children and some short questionnaires. In exchange for their participation, families received a $25 dollar gift certificate to a local bookstore. To receive more information, or to arrange an appointment, please call (909) 607-8217 or (909) 607-3758, or email email@example.com.
Pomona College, one of the nation's premier liberal arts colleges, offers a comprehensive program in the arts, humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. Founded in 1887, its hallmarks include small classes, close relationships between students and faculty, and a range of opportunities for student research.


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The cost of college in Texas is back at center stage, following speculation over the last week that University of Texas at Austin President Bill Powers' job was in jeopardy over his public disappointment with University of Texas System leaders for their decision to freeze tuition at the flagship campus.
Both Board of Regents Chairman Gene Powell and UT System Chancellor Francisco Cigarroa have denied that Powers' statement about the tuition decision — that it will "affect our ability to teach our students and make new discoveries" — has threatened his job security. But they flatly disagree with his assessment, contending that tuition hikes are not sustainable for students or their parents.
While the average cost for a single year of public higher education in Texas is currently about $7,000, the actual sticker price varies dramatically throughout the state. According to the most recent data from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, for a full academic year of higher ed, students pay anywhere from $4,946 at Texas A&M University-Texarkana to $11,168 at the University of Texas at Dallas.


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In Photoshop CS5 Essential Training, author Michael Ninness demonstrates how to produce the highest quality images with fantastic detail in the shortest amount of time, using a combination of Photoshop CS5, Adobe Bridge, and Camera Raw. This course shows the most efficient ways to perform common editing tasks, including noise reduction, shadow and highlight detail recovery, retouching, and combining multiple images. Along the way, Michael shares the secrets of non-destructive editing, utilizing and mastering Adobe Bridge, Camera Raw, layers, adjustment layers, blending modes, layer masks, and much more. Exercise files are included with the course.
Another piece of interface chrome to talk about and point out right away is something called the Application Bar. That's this horizontal strip at the very top of the window. It's just an icon bar basically for housing some pretty common things. You might want access to often. That's also where you have your workspace switchers. We'll talk about that later. Right now, we are at the Essentials workspace. Over here, on the left, are the browsing Bridge button, the Mini Bridge button. Some options for changing the current Rulers and Grids and Guides, instead of having to remember what menu those are under, they just put a convenient button here in the App bar.
So, if I want to show my Rulers, I don't need another keyboard for that. I can just go up to that little icon there and it's a pop-down menu there. Some common view percentages, if I want to jump to 100%, I have a quick way to do that. If I want to jump to 200% or get back to 50% and so forth. When you are working with multiple documents open, we only have one open, right now. But when you have multiple documents open, you have a way to arrange the documents on the screens. So, you can tile them horizontally, vertically and so forth. Then you have got some Screen mode options as well, the default is Standard Screen mode. If I put this to Full Screen Mode With Menu Bar, that puts the image behind the panels and maximizes your screen real estate there.
Then you just pan around with the Hand tool instead of using your scroll bars if there is parts of the image that you can't see. We'll take that back to the Standard Screen mode to get it back to the default.
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Venture into an entire world of captivating imagery and learn how to organize and share your best shots with others online. In this course, professional photographer Derrick Story guides you through the popular photo-sharing site Flickr, first introducing the Flickr mobile app, then demonstrating how to set up an account and upload images from your phone or common image editing applications such as iPhoto and Lightroom. Next, find out how to touch up and enhance your photos with the online editor, and make photos searchable with sets and collections and by assigning photos to maps. The course also helps you navigate the Flickr privacy settings and shows how to participate in the Flickr community through comments, contacts, groups, and more.
Flickr and Lightroom, they communicate well, and all you have to do is establish a connection. And then, Lightroom looks at the management of the photos as a collection. It uses the collection system. You start by making sure that the connection is set up between the two. And if you haven't done that yet, you would just go to Flickr, click on the Set Up link and add the information. Once you're set up, you'll see something like this. And this is actually an online collection.
That's the way Lightroom treats that. I'll show you how that works. Let's add a photo to this, so go to photographs here. And let's say that I want to add this shot to my Flicker account. I want it to be present online, so just drag it down to the photostream here. And now we'll click down there. Again, this is a collection, so what we manage here is virtual. If we delete a photo, we're not deleting it from Lightroom, just from this collection.
So, it's ready to go here, so we have to publish it in order to make it live. So, I'll click on the Publish button. Okay, now, Lightroom has said that this should be on our Flickr account. Let's take a look at it. So I'm going to refresh. And look at that, there's our photo. Click on it, we can give it a title. And also play with the description, and then save. We have more information right down here.
And then I'll go back to my photostream, because I want to go back to Lightroom. So, go ahead and minimize this, here we are in Lightroom. I want to show you one other kind of unique feature, so if I click on an image and I right-click on this image, I can tell it to show me in Flicker. And it will take me directly to that image online with the image URL, just like that. And if I decide that I want to delete an image from Flickr, all I have to do is delete it from this collection. I'll click on it, Remove from Collection, I would choose that. And then I would republish and that would remove that from the Flickr site. So, they talk really nicely to each other.
The main thing is to establish a connection and then think of this as a collection. And then once you make your changes, remember to publish and you'll be in great shape.
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